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AJFC 16: Collision PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Markus Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacquiao has chosen what i've done as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Markus Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Couture tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pacquiao swivels and escapes.
Couture moves out of range of the body kick.
Pacquiao stalks Couture and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Couture's face. Couture staggers backwards, shaken.
Couture throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Manny Pacquiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacquiao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Couture takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Couture dodges the punch combination from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao closes the distance and clinches.
Pacquiao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Couture closes the distance and clinches up with Pacquiao, looking for a takedown. Couture pushes Pacquiao against the cage but Pacquiao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pacquiao throws a series of punches but Couture avoids them all with ease.
Couture shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pacquiao but Pacquiao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markus Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao misses with a wild combination.
Pacquiao gets the takedown into side control.
Couture is trying to get back to half guard.
An elbow from Pacquiao crashes against the mat.
Pacquiao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Couture. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture tries to bench press Pacquiao off him but Pacquiao keeps the position.
Pacquiao working the ground and pound.
Couture tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pacquiao trying to control the action but Couture is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couture is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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.
Couture looking for a sweep but Pacquiao has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Pacquiao trying to control but Couture is having none of it.
Couture is desperately trying to improve his position but Pacquiao has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Couture looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
I really don't envy Couture right now.
Couture is working hard here to advance 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.
Pacquiao trying to control momentarily.
Couture rolls, trying to escape but Pacquiao keeps control of the position.
Pacquiao doesn't have the hooks in and Couture manages to turn into his guard.
Pacquiao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Couture shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Couture stands up over Pacquiao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pacquiao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Couture chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacquiao dominated that round.
That's time! Couture's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pacquiao is looking to score with low kicks.
Couture closes the distance and clinches up with Pacquiao, looking for a takedown. Couture pushes Pacquiao against the cage but Pacquiao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pacquiao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pacquiao displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pacquiao throws a head kick that misses.
Pacquiao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Couture tries a head kick but it misses.
Pacquiao tries a head kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Couture closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pacquiao circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markus Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao throws a low kick, looking for Couture's leg but Couture calmly moves out of range.
Couture has his takedown stuffed
and Pacquiao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pacquiao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Pacquiao.
Couture doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pacquiao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Couture stuffs the takedown.
Pacquiao gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Couture to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Couture with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pacquiao is trying to keep Couture in close.
Couture throwing strikes from guard but Pacquiao blocks nicely.
Pacquiao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Couture is aware though and is defending well.
Couture throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pacquiao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pacquiao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Couture in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Couture checks the leg kick.
Pacquiao lands a slapping body shot.
Pacquiao shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pacquiao showed some decent athleticism there.
Couture gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Couture is on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Couture accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Couture postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Couture passes Pacquiao's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Couture missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pacquiao on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Couture thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pacquiao to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Couture throws a big right hand that misses.
Couture throwing strikes from guard but Pacquiao blocks nicely.
Couture with a flurry of punches that miss.
Couture throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Couture postures up in Pacquiao's guard and throws a big left but Pacquiao blocks it.
Couture with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pacquiao can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pacquiao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Couture stands up over Pacquiao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pacquiao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Couture.
Couture working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Couture stands up over Pacquiao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Couture thows a big elbow that misses.
Couture with a nice head shot there.
Pacquiao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Couture trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pacquiao manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Pacquiao must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pacquiao preventing the sweep.
Pacquiao passes Couture's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Manny Pacquiao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pacquiao displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Couture looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck for Couture with that takedown attempt.
Pacquiao throws a body kick that misses.
Couture changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pacquiao tries to avoid it but Couture manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pacquiao to the ground. Pacquiao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markus Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couture shoots in looking for a takedown. Pacquiao tries to sprawl out of it but Couture keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pacquiao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pacquiao throws a leg kick but Couture sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pacquiao shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pacquiao showed some decent athleticism there.
Pacquiao escapes and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Couture with that takedown attempt.
Pacquiao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Couture as he avoids it easily.
Couture shoots in for a takedown but Pacquiao shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Couture with that takedown attempt.
Pacquiao displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Markus Couture is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pacquiao closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pacquiao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Couture has a takedown stuffed.
Pacquiao moves into range and clinches up with Couture.
Pacquiao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Couture throws a head kick but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Pacquiao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Couture throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice sprawl there from Pacquiao as Couture shoots in.
Pacquiao gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture is trying to break free.
Pacquiao manages to break the clinch.
Pacquiao rushes Couture and presses him up against the cage.
Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Couture as he checks the leg kick.
Pacquiao decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pacquiao wants to stand but Couture has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Couture slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pacquiao won't allow Couture to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao trying to control the position from guard on top but Couture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pacquiao won't allow Couture to sweep him here.
Markus Couture overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pacquiao tries to free his leg and advance position but Couture is retaining full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Couture misses with a combination
letting Pacquiao counter with a right hand.
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.
Couture closes the distance and clinches up with Pacquiao, looking for a takedown. Couture pushes Pacquiao against the cage but Pacquiao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pacquiao tries to clinch up but Couture circles away and keeps his distance.
Couture looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pacquiao shoots in and bounces Couture off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Couture wants to sweep but no luck.
Couture lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pacquiao!
Couture with good strikes from the mount here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Pacquiao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pacquiao 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Pacquiao!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daigoro Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daigoro Aoki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daigoro Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aoki works over Mir's head and body with a nice combination.
Mir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aoki manages to avoid it.
Aoki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mir throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mir takes the fight into the clinch.
Mir lands a hook that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
Mir is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Aoki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Aoki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mir pulls his leg out and moves away.
Aoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mir manages to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mir!
Aoki looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki moves out of range of the body kick.
Aoki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mir to the mat! Mir manages to get full guard.
Mir wants to stand and escape but Aoki is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki trying to control but Mir is working from the bottom.
Mir keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
Mir wants to get back to his feet but Aoki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A solid body kick from Mir.
Aoki takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mir scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mir jabs Aoki right on the nose. Aoki blinks but takes it well.
Mir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aoki manages to avoid it.
Mir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mir gets a clinch.
Mir working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mir lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aoki is trying to drag Mir to the mat but Mir just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Frank Mir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daigoro Aoki.
Mir lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mir with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aoki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mir throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aoki blocks it with crossed arms.
Aoki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mir pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aoki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Aoki.
Mir looks to land a body kick but Aoki moved away.
Aoki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mir checks it well.
Mir dodges the punch combination from Aoki.
Aoki looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mir is looking to escape.
Aoki not doing much here.
Aoki is keen to just control but Mir is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mir wants to get back to his feet.
Aoki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Aoki has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Aoki controlling from mount.
Aoki landing strikes, looking to finish!
Aoki controlling the pace for now.
Aoki unloading with bombs!
Aoki lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Aoki trying to control but Mir is having none of it.
Mir wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mir can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mir tries to buck Aoki off but he can't manage it.
Aoki with the ground and pound from mount.
Aoki wants to control the pace but Mir is squirming around nicely.
Aoki with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aoki fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki landing strikes from the mount and Mir is in trouble!
Aoki landing strikes from the mount and Mir is in trouble!
Mir is rocked!
Aoki connects with a bit shot that sees Mir covering up! More strikes from Aoki and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Aoki is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daigoro Aoki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Izumi Toshiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Hawla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toshiro's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Scary. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hawla's choice of entrance music: Ten Thousand Fists. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Izumi Toshiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnny Hawla!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawla thumps Toshiro with a low kick.
Nice combo by Hawla! Oh, that's hurt him - Toshiro falls to the canvas and Hawla follows him into side control.
It looks like Izumi Toshiro has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawla misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hawla really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Toshiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Toshiro is looking for a sweep.
Hawla has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A shot to de liver by Hawla. Beautiful body shot.
Hawla circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Toshiro drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Hawla follows Toshiro to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Hawla!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akihiro Ono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and will tan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ono comes to the cage accompanied by DMX - Ain't No Sunshine. The crowd seem to be enjoying tan's choice of entrance music: tubthumping. Akihiro Ono has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue 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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akihiro Ono!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, will tan!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ono swats away the attempt to clinch by tan.
Ono looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ono displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from tan.
tan stuffs the takedown.
tan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ono is trying to defend but tan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ono regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from tan.
tan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
tan passes Ono's left leg - he's now in half guard.
tan drops an elbow to the side of Ono's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
tan working the head and body with strikes.
Ono has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. tan is working away from the top position though.
tan working the head and body with strikes.
Ono is trying to stand.
Ono is trying to defend against the ground and pound but tan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ono knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for tan on the ground.
tan throwing shots but Ono is blocking nicely.
tan throwing shots but Ono is blocking nicely.
tan stands up and beckons Ono to join him on the feet.
tan with a poor takedown
and Ono counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
tan looking for a sweep. Not yet tan, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ono is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ono throwing strikes but missing.
tan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ono preventing the sweep.
tan trying to control the position here.
tan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
tan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
tan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ono looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
tan looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
tan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ono to see if he's OK.
Ono is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ono tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but tan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
tan working the head and body with strikes.
Ono is not content to let tan control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
tan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
tan scores with punches from side control.
tan scores with a couple of short elbows.
tan decides to stand back up. tan steps back and let's Ono get back to his feet.
Ono throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ono thumps tan with a low kick.
Ono misses with a takedown
and tan counters with a single leg into guard. Ono didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
will tan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
tan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ono as he jumps to the side.
tan shoots in but no luck this time.
tan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ono.
tan shoots for a double leg takedown but Ono sprawls well. He's pushed tan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Akihiro Ono has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of will tan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown by tan or perhaps it was just good defense by Ono which made him look bad.
Akihiro Ono is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
tan is breathing heavily.
Ono tries to bum rush tan with a series of wild strikes but tan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
tan swinging wilding here.
tan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ono as he avoids it easily.
Ono lands a nice leg kick that just misses tan's sensitive parts.
Ono tries to bum rush tan with a series of wild strikes but tan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ono looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ono.
tan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ono tries to avoid it but tan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ono to the ground. Ono escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ono stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ono throws a right hand that tan ducks under and follows up with a left that tan also avoids with ease.
tan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheers as Ono lands an impressive looking overhand right. tan doesn't seem phased though.
Ono throws a nice outside leg kick.
tan ducks right into an uppercut from Ono.
Ono throws a one two combo.
It looks like will tan has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ono doesn't manage to clinch there - tan circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ono is looking to clinch.
Ono stuffs the takedown attempt from tan. tan gets slowly back to his feet.
Ono misses with a few strikes there.
tan tries to clinch up.
Ono fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt tan.
Ono closes the distance and lands a one-two.
tan is rocked!
Ono rushes tan and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ono's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
tan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ono counters with an inside leg kick.
Ono stalks tan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into tan's face. tan staggers backwards, shaken.
tan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ono counters by moving into the clinch.
Ono lands an elbow that stopped tan in his tracks for a moment.
Ono's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ono throws a combination that misses
and tan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ono is defending against the submission attempts here by tan.
tan prevents Ono from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akihiro Ono dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on will tan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
tan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ono pinned against the cage. Ono gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ono misses with an attempted mid kick.
tan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ono counters with a left and a right that stings tan.
Ono moves in looking to clinch but tan pushes him off.
Ono misses with a straight right.
tan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
tan avoids a punch combination nicely.
tan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ono manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ono keeping moving, preventing tan from controlling successfully.
tan advances position into side control!
tan lands an elbow.
tan scores with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
tan scoring with punches and elbows.
tan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
tan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ono is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ono avoids any damage from the ground and pound of tan.
Ono taking punishment in the form of punches.
tan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ono is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
tan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ono keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ono is trying to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ono throws a combination but it was largely blocked by tan.
Ono swinging wilding here.
tan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ono counters with a one-two to the body.
Ono leaves tan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Akihiro Ono has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of will tan.
tan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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.
Ono has managed to clinch.
tan takes an elbow to the temple.
Ono escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
will tan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
tan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ono counters with a left and a right that stings tan.
The crowd cheers as Ono lands an impressive looking overhand right. tan doesn't seem phased though.
Ono tries to clinch but tan is having none of it.
Ono dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on tan. That did some damage!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Akihiro Ono.
I think Ono has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Akihiro Ono!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khaldun Al Fulan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hado Ken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hado Ken is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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225 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Khaldun Al Fulan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hado Ken!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ken dodges the punch combination from Al Fulan.
Ken fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Fulan.
Al Fulan misses with a few strikes there.
Ken avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Al Fulan looks to land a combination but Ken avoids it well.
Ken displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Al Fulan.
Al Fulan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Al Fulan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ken is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Fulan pulls his head out easily.
Al Fulan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Fulan is nestled in close to Ken, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ken is pressing down on Al Fulan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ken looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ken is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Al Fulan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Fulan throws a big right hand that misses.
Al Fulan stands up over Ken, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ken looking for a triangle here. Al Fulan is fighting it but it looks tight! Ken pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Al Fulan is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hado Ken!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Cro Cop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cro Cop comes into a darkened arena with his song building. love hurts kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Igor Santana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mirko Cro Cop!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santana goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Santana thows a body kick. Cro Cop tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cro Cop attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Santana works over Cro Cop's head and body with a nice combination.
Santana throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cro Cop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santana chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Santana blocks a head kick by Cro Cop.
A punch combination from Cro Cop misses.
Santana swinging wilding here.
Santana's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Santana duly obliges.
A head kick from Santana lands but Cro Cop takes it in his stride.
Santana avoids the head kick by Cro Cop.
Santana lands a head kick!
Santana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santana throws a nice looking combination but Cro Cop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A left and a right from Santana both land. Nice combination.
Santana blocks a head kick by Cro Cop.
Cro Cop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cro Cop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cro Cop looks gassed!
Cro Cop takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cro Cop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cro Cop looks to land a combination but Santana avoids it well.
Santana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cro Cop takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Santana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Santana lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Santana.
Santana throws a nice head kick!
Santana connects with a high kick.
Santana lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Santana throws a head kick that half lands.
Santana lands with a slapping head kick.
Santana throws a series of strikes that have Cro Cop backpedaling.
Cro Cop tries to bum rush Santana with a series of wild strikes but Santana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santana moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santana throws a nice inside leg kick.
Santana lands a front kick.
Santana throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cro Cop.
Santana plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Santana moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Santana scores with a push kick.
Santana lands a front kick.
Santana throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Santana lands a high kick!
Santana stalks Cro Cop and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cro Cop's face. Cro Cop staggers backwards, shaken.
Santana lands a jab-cross combination.
Santana lands a head kick!
Santana throws a head kick that Cro Cop semi-blocks.
Cro Cop is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana lands with a nice combination. Cro Cop backs away looking to recover.
Cro Cop is still on wobbly legs! Can Santana finish him?
Cro Cop has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The fighters circle, before Santana throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Cro Cop's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Santana lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Igor Santana!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gianmarco Zaniboni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noli Santander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noli Santander is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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149 lbs
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146 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gianmarco Zaniboni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Noli Santander!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santander closes the distance and clinches up with Zaniboni, looking for a takedown. Santander pushes Zaniboni against the cage but Zaniboni circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zaniboni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santander moves away.
Zaniboni lands with a nice body punch.
Santander shoots in but no luck this time.
Santander stuffs the takedown attempt from Zaniboni. Zaniboni gets slowly back to his feet.
Zaniboni stuffs the takedown attempt from Santander. Santander gets slowly back to his feet.
Gianmarco Zaniboni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noli Santander.
Santander wants to clinch.
Santander tries to clinch there but Zaniboni circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Santander drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zaniboni is looking for a sweep.
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Zaniboni is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaniboni can't do much from the bottom here.
Zaniboni sneaks back into half guard.
Santander is looking to take a break and control but Zaniboni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zaniboni blocking the ground and pound attempt from Santander.
Zaniboni gets full guard.
Santander wants to pass the guard but Zaniboni is keeping the position.
Santander thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zaniboni is on top in guard.
Zaniboni wants to control from the top but Santander keeps moving.
Zaniboni working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Santander's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santander is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Santander looks gassed!
Santander trying to keep a closed guard but Zaniboni is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zaniboni with a nice head shot there.
Zaniboni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santander has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zaniboni has managed to get both his arms back between Santander's legs - danger averted.
Zaniboni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santander is keeping the position for now.
Zaniboni is working Santander over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zaniboni stands up over Santander, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zaniboni passes into half guard.
Zaniboni not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Zaniboni.
Zaniboni uses his free foot to push down on Santander's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Santander.
Zaniboni trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
Zaniboni controlling the position easily from mount.
BOOM! Zaniboni connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Santander throwing hammer fists to the chest of Zaniboni. What's that going to do exactly?
Santander flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
A nice elbow there by Zaniboni.
Zaniboni landing punches.
Zaniboni scoring with strikes but Santander is staying in there.
Zaniboni lands a nice shot to the head.
Zaniboni lands a big elbow.
Zaniboni wants to finish this one by submission but Santander is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Zaniboni.
Santander is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Santander takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaniboni landing punches.
Zaniboni sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Santander wants to hold on but Zaniboni pushes him away.
Zaniboni scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Santander?
Zaniboni looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Zaniboni unloading with bombs!
Zaniboni misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Santander tries to hold on but Zaniboni pushes him away.
Zaniboni looking to finish Santander with some ground and pound. This is bad for Santander!
Zaniboni looking to finish Santander with some ground and pound. This is bad for Santander!
Zaniboni unloading with bombs!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santander wants to control but Zaniboni is having none of it.
BOOM! Zaniboni connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Zaniboni goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Santander is on top in guard.
Zaniboni is pulling down on Santander's head. It's preventing any offense from Santander, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gianmarco Zaniboni dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Santander tries to move into range but Zaniboni moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zaniboni throws a series of punches but Santander avoids them all with ease.
A left and a right from Zaniboni both land. Nice combination.
A head kick from Santander lands but Zaniboni takes it in his stride.
Santander misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zaniboni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santander shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zaniboni pinned against the cage. Zaniboni gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Santander moves in looking to clinch but Zaniboni pushes him off.
Santander walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zaniboni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaniboni bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Santander's head.
Zaniboni lands a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Zaniboni.
Santander is rocked!
Zaniboni lands a left and a right that send Santander crashing to the mat, dazed. Zaniboni thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Santander is still on wobbly legs! Can Zaniboni finish him?
Santander is breathing heavily.
Zaniboni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santander seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santander takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zaniboni lands a nice looking body shot.
Zaniboni ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zaniboni fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Santander looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zaniboni lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A lazy left from Zaniboni finds it's target.
Zaniboni thows a body shot but no joy.
Zaniboni lands a nice shot to the body.
Noli Santander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaniboni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaniboni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaniboni lands a slapping body shot.
Zaniboni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santander.
Santander drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zaniboni lands a slapping body shot.
Santander takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zaniboni scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zaniboni lands with a cross.
Zaniboni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santander manages to avoid it.
A shot to de liver by Zaniboni. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaniboni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santander manages to avoid it.
Santander on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zaniboni looks to land a combination. Santander sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Zaniboni connects with a single shot there.
Zaniboni's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Zaniboni duly obliges.
Zaniboni scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zaniboni is looking for a kimura but Santander is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zaniboni to get the leverage.
Zaniboni wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santander keeps working.
Santander looking for submissions off his back.
Santander blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zaniboni.
Santander looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zaniboni frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaniboni tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zaniboni punishing his opponent with strikes.
Santander in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Zaniboni with good strikes from the mount here!
Santander is wriggling around trying to escape.
Santander trying desperately to get to his feet.
Zaniboni dominating with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Zaniboni.
Santander tries to lock up and control but Zaniboni gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zaniboni prevents Santander from getting the reversal.
Zaniboni is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Santander can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Zaniboni pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaniboni lands a nice shot to the head.
Zaniboni landing shots from mount.
Santander tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zaniboni lands a big shot there that rocks Santander but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Santander is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zaniboni lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Santander hang on?
Zaniboni putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Zaniboni has hold of Santander's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Santander manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaniboni lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Santander hang on?
Zaniboni lands with some strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santander avoids a series of strikes thrown by Zaniboni.
Zaniboni with a couple of short strikes.
Zaniboni working the ground and pound effectively.
Zaniboni working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gianmarco Zaniboni dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Zaniboni lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santander circles away quickly and effectively.
A left lands for Zaniboni.
Zaniboni is looking to wear down Santander with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zaniboni with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zaniboni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaniboni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaniboni throws a right and a left that Santander avoids nicely.
Santander tries for a takedown but Zaniboni circles away easily
and Zaniboni counters with a nice body shot.
Zaniboni lands with a shot to the body.
Santander takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zaniboni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santander manages to avoid it.
Zaniboni throws a series of punches but Santander avoids them all with ease.
Gianmarco Zaniboni is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zaniboni lands a nice shot to the body.
Zaniboni scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zaniboni throws a combination. Santander tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zaniboni misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zaniboni is defended easily by Santander.
Santander shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zaniboni napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Zaniboni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santander can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaniboni tries to buck Santander off but Santander is having none of it.
Zaniboni is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Santander off and has taken his back!
Zaniboni biding his time, controlling Santander.
Santander is trying to get back to his feet but Zaniboni has full control of the position and if anything, Santander has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Santander turns into Zaniboni and is now in his guard.
Santander wants to control from the top but Zaniboni keeps moving.
Zaniboni manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Santander manages to get himself to full guard.
Santander trying to control the position.
Zaniboni passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaniboni moves nicely into side control.
Santander avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Zaniboni.
Santander wants to get back to his feet.
Zaniboni throws an elbow but Santander slips to the side and avoids it well.
Zaniboni postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Zaniboni controls the position from side control.
Santander tries to improve position but can't.
Santander is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Santander moves forwards but Zaniboni connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaniboni fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zaniboni shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Santander napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Zaniboni misses with the ground and pound.
Zaniboni in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Zaniboni is looking to take a break and control but Santander is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gianmarco Zaniboni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santander can't do much from the bottom here.
Zaniboni taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santander is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Zaniboni controls the position.
Zaniboni has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Gianmarco Zaniboni just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Zaniboni misses the shot to the body.
Santander lands with a slapping head kick.
Noli Santander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santander throws the kick towards the body but Zaniboni avoids it.
Santander 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!
Gianmarco Zaniboni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zaniboni 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 30:26
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gianmarco Zaniboni!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deuce Dillenger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenpachi Zaraki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Deuce Dillenger has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Deuce Dillenger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenpachi Zaraki!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Dillenger. That's going to slow Zaraki down.
Nice takedown defense from Dillenger. No joy for Zaraki on that attempt.
Dillenger throws a hook but Zaraki avoids it easily.
Zaraki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dillenger pinned against the cage. Dillenger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck for Zaraki with that takedown attempt.
Deuce Dillenger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenpachi Zaraki.
Dillenger misses with a few strikes there.
Dillenger scores with a leg kick.
Zaraki looks gassed!
Zaraki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dillenger as he jumps to the side.
Dillenger lands a left and a right that send Zaraki crashing to the mat, dazed. Dillenger thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Kenpachi Zaraki has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillenger misses with a two punch combination.
Dillenger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dillenger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaraki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dillenger throws a big shot that misses.
Dillenger throws a shot to the body.
Zaraki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dillenger throws out the jab.
Deuce Dillenger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaraki takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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!
Dillenger connects with a right hand. Zaraki shakes it off.
Crack! A monster head kick from Dillenger and Zaraki falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Dillenger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Deuce Dillenger!
Deuce Dillenger retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peewee Herman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Houston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peewee Herman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Houston!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houston looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Herman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Herman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Houston on the ground.
Houston tries to free his leg and advance position but Herman is retaining full guard.
Houston postures up in Herman's guard and throws a big left but Herman blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herman keeping moving, preventing Houston from controlling successfully.
Houston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Houston trying to control the position from guard on top but Herman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Horrible takedown by Houston or perhaps it was just good defense by Herman which made him look bad.
No luck for Houston with that takedown attempt.
Houston shoots for a double leg takedown but Herman sprawls well. He's pushed Houston's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Peewee Herman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Houston.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Houston is defended easily by Herman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Houston looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Houston is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No luck for Houston with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Houston or perhaps it was just good defense by Herman which made him look bad.
Houston shoots in for a takedown but Herman shows good takedown defense.
Houston moves forwards but Herman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houston looks for a takedown but Herman sprawls well.
Houston drives through with a takedown into guard.
Houston prevents Herman from getting back to his feet.
Houston trying to control the position from guard on top but Herman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Houston is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Herman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houston throwing strikes from guard but Herman blocks nicely.
Herman keeping moving, preventing Houston from controlling successfully.
Houston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Houston sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Herman's guard.
Houston is keen to just control but Herman is a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Houston closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Houston thows a huge punch but Herman dodges it nicely.
Houston throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Houston dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Houston fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Herman.
Houston tries to score a power double leg takedown but Herman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Houston somewhat.
Houston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peewee Herman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Houston.
Houston fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Herman avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houston fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Herman avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Houston.
Houston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Herman but Herman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Herman is looking to slow Houston down with leg kicks.
Houston is breathing heavily.
Houston on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Herman stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Houston with that takedown attempt.
Houston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Herman pinned against the cage. Herman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Houston doesn't seem bothered though.
Houston fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Herman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Houston takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A good leg kick by Herman.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Houston is defended easily by Herman.
Houston has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Herman - that will leave a mark!
Herman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Houston misses with a takedown attempt - Herman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Houston tries to score a power double leg takedown but Herman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Houston somewhat.
Herman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Herman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Houston.
Herman is trying to control Houston's posture but Houston avoids it.
Herman is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peewee Herman dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Herman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Houston shoots for a double leg takedown but Herman sprawls well. He's pushed Houston's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Herman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Houston fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Houston shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Herman as he avoids it easily.
Peewee Herman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Houston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houston throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Herman's waist but Herman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Houston off to one side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Herman.
Herman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Houston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Houston fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Herman, right into the meat.
Herman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Houston looks for a takedown but Herman sprawls well.
Houston misses with a takedown attempt - Herman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Houston ducks right into an uppercut from Herman.
Marcus Houston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herman scores with a sloppy right hand. Houston should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houston shoots in looking for a takedown. Herman tries to sprawl out of it but Houston keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Herman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Houston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Houston misses with a takedown attempt - Herman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Herman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Houston on the side of the head.
Herman connects with a jab.
Houston shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Herman defends it nicely.
Houston shoots for a takedown but Herman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Houston's sensitive parts.
Herman lands with an overhand left.
Herman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Houston takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Herman stuffs the takedown.
Herman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Herman, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houston shoots in for a takedown but Herman shows good takedown defense.
Herman stuffs the takedown.
Marcus Houston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Herman moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Herman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Houston fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Herman lands a lovely overhand right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Herman.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Houston is defended easily by Herman.
Herman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peewee Herman clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Herman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Houston's head.
Herman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Houston.
Houston tries for a takedown but Herman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Houston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Herman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Houston shoots in and drives through. Herman sprawls well.
Peewee Herman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Houston.
Houston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Herman pinned against the cage. Herman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Houston takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Houston is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Herman.
Houston shoots in but Herman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Herman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Houston. That did some damage!
Peewee Herman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Houston fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Herman tests Houston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Houston is trying hard to land a takedown here. Herman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Herman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Herman leaves Houston with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Herman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Houston is trying hard to land a takedown here. Herman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Houston on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Herman. Herman obviously looking to wear him down.
Houston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Herman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Herman scores with a head kick.
Houston fails to land the takedown.
Houston's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good exchange - Herman coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herman thuds his right hand into Houston's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Houston tries for a takedown but Herman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Herman.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Houston.
Herman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Houston throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Herman's waist but Herman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Houston off to one side.
Houston walks into a jab.
Houston closes the distance and clinches up with Herman, looking for a takedown. Houston pushes Herman against the cage but Herman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Herman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Herman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Houston fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Herman.
Herman looks to land a combination. Houston sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Herman lands a two punch combo.
Houston shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Herman sprawls well. Herman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Houston gets slowly back to his feet.
Herman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peewee Herman had his way with Marcus Houston in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Herman cracks the inside of Houston's front leg.
Houston takes a jab right on the kisser.
Herman cracks Houston with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Herman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Houston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Herman pinned against the cage. Herman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Houston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Herman but Herman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Houston takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Herman.
Herman gets caught flat footed, as Houston shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Houston is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Houston wants to control from the top but Herman keeps moving.
Herman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Houston throwing strikes but missing.
Herman is looking to stand up but Houston isn't so interested in that idea.
Houston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houston trying to control but Herman is working from the bottom.
Houston throws a big right hand that misses.
Houston trying to control but Herman is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Houston fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Peewee Herman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Houston.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Herman cracks Houston with an open hand slap.
Houston shoots for a takedown but Herman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Herman scores with a leg kick.
Houston misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Houston has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Herman.
Herman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Herman wants it to stay on the feet.
Herman with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Herman there.
Houston shoots in for a double leg but Herman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Herman cracks Houston with an open hand slap.
Houston takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Herman's corner calls for a 1-2. Herman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Houston.
Houston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Herman, right into the meat.
Marcus Houston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peewee Herman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Herman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peewee Herman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Herman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:44
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peewee Herman!
Peewee Herman retains his welterweight title!
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