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IFC 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ratto Macfedries (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Tee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tee has chosen Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up as his entrance music. Mister Tee looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Brawler
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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
8 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ratto Macfedries!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mister Tee!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macfedries pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Macfedries lands an overhand right.
It looks like Mister Tee has been cut.
Macfedries lands a brutal head kick. Tee looks out on his feet and Macfedries throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Ratto Macfedries!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hideaki Katsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baki Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hideaki Katsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Baki Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katsu slips a straight right by Balboa.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown but Katsu shows good takedown defense.
Balboa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Katsu was well out of range. Poor timing from Balboa.
A slow jab from Balboa misses its intended target.
Balboa throws a shot from downtown. Katsu moves away and avoids it.
Balboa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab from Balboa.
Balboa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Katsu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Katsu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Balboa.
Katsu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Balboa.
Katsu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balboa.
Balboa misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa misses with a straight right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Balboa.
Hideaki Katsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baki Balboa.
Katsu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Katsu shoots for a takedown but Balboa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A big left from Balboa misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Balboa!
Balboa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Katsu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Balboa is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Balboa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Katsu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Katsu throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Katsu moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Balboa has worked his arm free - good work by Balboa!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Katsu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A control attempt from Balboa but he's now mounted!
Balboa working to try and regain half guard.
Katsu won't let Balboa get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Balboa is working to get back to half guard.
Balboa is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Katsu has taken his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa is really stuck here.
Balboa looks gassed!
Balboa is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Balboa is in bad spot here.
Katsu misses with an elbow to the head.
Katsu gets his hands free as Balboa looks to control.
Katsu is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Balboa trying to control the position but Katsu manages to sink in the hooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katsu lands a shot to the body.
Balboa is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Balboa throws a looping overhand right but Katsu ducks down to avoid it.
Balboa stuffs the takedown.
Katsu shoots in and drives through. Balboa sprawls well.
Balboa looks to land a right hand but Katsu moved out of range.
Balboa might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Balboa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Balboa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Balboa lands the left hand.
Katsu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Balboa!
Balboa is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hideaki Katsu dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Balboa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Katsu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Katsu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Balboa swivels and escapes.
Balboa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Balboa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Some wild striking there from Balboa.
Katsu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Balboa's guard.
Balboa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Balboa pushes Katsu off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Balboa misses with a takedown
and Katsu counters with a takedown into side control.
Balboa is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Katsu is controlling him well.
Katsu creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Balboa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Katsu has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Balboa is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Katsu yanks on the arm and Balboa is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Katsu.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hideaki Katsu!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Flauterio Toglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doctor Dumont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toglas comes into the arena with Bodies blaring out of the sound system. Flauterio Toglas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Flauterio Toglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Doctor Dumont!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dumont is looking to clinch but Toglas is avoiding it.
Toglas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Toglas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dumont.
Dumont stuffs the takedown.
Dumont moves into the clinch.
Dumont is trying to drag Toglas to the mat but Toglas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Toglas can't break the clinch.
Dumont digs a right hand into Toglas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Toglas's gas tank.
Dumont is working Toglas over against the cage.
Toglas tries to pull guard but Dumont holds him up against the cage and eventually Toglas drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flauterio Toglas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toglas.
Dumont goes for a takedown in the clinch but Toglas prevents it.
Dumont manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toglas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dumont napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Toglas tries for a kimura but Dumont is defending well.
Toglas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dumont, who protects the arm well.
Toglas in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dumont struggling a bit here.
I wouldn't like to be where Dumont is right now.
Sloppy strikes there by Toglas.
Dumont is trying to control Toglas's posture but Toglas avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toglas in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dumont defending against the ground and pound.
Toglas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dumont knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Who's going to make the next move?
Toglas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dumont is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Toglas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dumont knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toglas is trying to get an arm triangle but Dumont is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dumont can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dumont is looking to regain half guard here but Toglas keeps moving and retains side control.
Dumont really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Toglas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Toglas postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Toglas 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.
Toglas throws an elbow but Dumont slips to the side and avoids it well.
Toglas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Toglas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dumont wants to control but Toglas postures up.
Dumont pushes Toglas away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Toglas gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dumont tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Toglas fails with the takedown.
Dumont misses with a takedown attempt
and Toglas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Toglas.
Dumont looks gassed!
Dumont has his foot on Toglas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Toglas works his way back into a safe position though.
Dumont is controlling Toglas's posture.
Toglas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flauterio Toglas dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Toglas darts in and clinches Dumont up against the cage.
Toglas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Toglas jumps guard and drags Dumont to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dumont won't allow Toglas to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dumont thows a big elbow that misses.
Toglas controls Dumont momentarily but Dumont frees himself.
Toglas looking for a guillotine here but Dumont defends easily.
Dumont looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toglas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dumont is posturing up here but Toglas has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dumont tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dumont has to tap! Slick submission there by Toglas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Flauterio Toglas!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keith Ronald Kernspecht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ton Lim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keith Ronald Kernspecht has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Keith Ronald Kernspecht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ton Lim!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kernspecht has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kernspecht changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lim fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lim misses with the combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kernspecht is defended easily by Lim.
Lim misses with the combination.
Kernspecht throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lim is looking to land body kicks.
A punch combination from Lim misses.
Kernspecht shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lim is trying to defend but Kernspecht finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kernspecht uses his free foot to push down on Lim's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lim.
Kernspecht can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lim is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kernspecht controlling the pace for now.
Kernspecht wants to control the pace but Lim is squirming around nicely.
Kernspecht tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lim is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lim is squirming around, avoiding Kernspecht's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Keith Ronald Kernspecht just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Kernspecht shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Ronald Kernspecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Kernspecht or perhaps it was just good defense by Lim which made him look bad.
Kernspecht is breathing heavily.
Lim scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kernspecht tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kernspecht shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lim sprawls well. Lim wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kernspecht gets slowly back to his feet.
Lim stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lim wants it to stay on the feet.
A right-left combo lands from Lim.
Lim swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kernspecht.
Good standup being displayed there by Lim as he connects with a hook.
Kernspecht moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kernspecht takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lim connects with a solid leg kick.
Lim lands a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Lim as he connects with a hook.
Kernspecht shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lim pinned against the cage. Lim gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lim connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lim's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Lim duly obliges.
Ton Lim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kernspecht avoids the head kick by Lim.
Kernspecht needs to keep his hands up - Lim had a free shot at his head there.
Kernspecht looks to land a combination but Lim avoids it well.
Lim scores with a one two! Kernspecht had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kernspecht takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kernspecht takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lim lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lim delivers a nice body kick.
Lim lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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!
A thudding body kick lands there by Lim!
Lim listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lim lands a jab-cross combination.
Lim throws out a powerful jab.
Lim lands with a slapping head kick.
Kernspecht shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lim pinned against the cage. Lim gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ton Lim dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lim sizes up Kernspecht with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kernspecht tries to close the distance and clinch but Lim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lim thuds his right hand into Kernspecht's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kernspecht avoids the head kick by Lim.
Kernspecht closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lim did well to prevent Kernspecht getting side control.
Kernspecht throwing shots but Lim is blocking nicely.
Lim tries to kick Kernspecht off but Kernspecht keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kernspecht stands up out of the half guard.
Kernspecht looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kernspecht tries to close the distance and clinch but Lim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kernspecht throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lim's waist but Lim gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kernspecht off to one side.
Donk. Lim catches Kernspecht right on the button with a cross.
Lim slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lim moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lim takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kernspecht tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kernspecht takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lim dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kernspecht. That did some damage!
Lim lands an overhand right.
Kernspecht tries to clinch but Lim moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Lim.
Kernspecht looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jab, jab by Lim - just one landing.
Lim connects with a nice looking jab.
Lim scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kernspecht is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kernspecht shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lim's guard.
Lim wants to stand and escape but Kernspecht is having none of it.
Kernspecht with a nice head shot there.
Kernspecht has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lim is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lim wants to stand up but Kernspecht is controlling him.
Kernspecht stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kernspecht throws a combination that misses
and Lim counters with a right hand to the body.
Lim fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kernspecht.
Lim lands a jab-cross combination.
Lim lands with a slapping head kick.
Keith Ronald Kernspecht is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lim lands a jab to Kernspecht's midsection.
Kernspecht chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lim can pounce on him.
Lim closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lim ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kernspecht closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lim fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lim bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lim throws a series of punches but Kernspecht avoids them all with ease.
Lim throws a head kick that misses.
Ton Lim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kernspecht clinches up with Lim and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kernspecht keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lim's efforts to push away.
Lim wants to break free but Kernspecht has control.
Kernspecht tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lim just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kernspecht is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Ronald Kernspecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kernspecht drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lim gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kernspecht keeps control of Lim as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lim blocks the elbow strike.
Lim taking a breather.
Kernspecht jumps guard but Lim stands there with Kernspecht around his waist. Kernspecht gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kernspecht is working for takedown but Lim is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kernspecht keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lim's efforts to push away.
Kernspecht wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ton Lim will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lim misses with a series of wild punches.
Lim swats away the attempt to clinch by Kernspecht.
Kernspecht wants to clinch up but Lim keeps it at a distance.
Kernspecht avoids a kick to the body.
Lim scores with a nice strike.
Lim feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kernspecht's calf.
Lim stuffs the takedown.
Lim connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kernspecht on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lim lands a head kick. Kernspecht smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lim.
Lim connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kernspecht. Kernspecht circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kernspecht dives in and grabs Lim's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lim pushes down on Kernspecht's head and hops out.
A head kick from Lim lands but Kernspecht takes it in his stride.
Lim scores with a jab. Kernspecht acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lim dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kernspecht. That did some damage!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lim.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lim cracks Kernspecht with an open hand slap.
Lim lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Lim.
Lim lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kernspecht backs up against the cage.
Lim fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab lands there for Lim.
Lim works the jab nicely.
Kernspecht tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kernspecht walks into a straight right hand from Lim.
Lim tests Kernspecht's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kernspecht has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Ronald Kernspecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lim connects with a high kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lim.
Lim keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kernspecht on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lim.
Kernspecht avoids the head kick by Lim.
Kernspecht drives through and clinches with Lim against the cage.
Lim prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kernspecht is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lim pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lim working hard to break the clinch.
Kernspecht jumps guard but Lim stands there with Kernspecht around his waist. Kernspecht gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kernspecht blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lim has had enough of the clinch but Kernspecht keeps him there for the moment.
Kernspecht wants a takedown.
Kernspecht is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lim gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lim wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lim is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Keith Ronald Kernspecht has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lim tries to circle away but Kernspecht has him pinned against the cage.
Lim wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kernspecht lands a shoulder strike.
Kernspecht has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lim is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lim is trying to break the clinch but Kernspecht is controlling him.
Kernspecht has Lim pressed against the cage, preventing Lim from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kernspecht is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lim has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lim tries to break free but Kernspecht pushes him back against the cage.
Lim has had enough of the clinch but Kernspecht keeps him there for the moment.
Lim stalling in the clinch but Kernspecht improves position.
Lim blocks an uppercut.
Lim misses with the head strike.
Kernspecht is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lim gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lim wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kernspecht has him pressed against the cage.
Lim tries to break the clinch but Kernspecht is controlling the position.
Kernspecht tries for a takedown. No joy.
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.
Lim wants to get back to striking at distance but Kernspecht won't allow it.
Lim is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kernspecht jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lim walks away with a smile on his face. Kernspecht gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lim lands an overhand right.
Lim cracks the inside of Kernspecht's front leg.
Lim misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kernspecht tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lim swivels and escapes.
Nice cross by Lim.
Lim lands a nice shot to the body.
Kernspecht takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lim looks to land a combination but Kernspecht avoids it well.
Kernspecht shoots for a double leg takedown but Lim sprawls well. He's pushed Kernspecht's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kernspecht closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lim circles away.
Lim slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lim lands a head shot.
Kernspecht throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lim counters with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ton Lim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lim 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ton Lim!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sami Holmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Stack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
260 lbs
9 - 11 - 0 |
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275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Excellent MT
Very confident |
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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
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sami Holmen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Stack!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stack throws a head kick that misses.
Holmen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stack wants to clinch.
Stack tries to land a front kick but Holmen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stack shoots in for a double leg but Holmen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stack throws a head kick but Holmen moves out of range.
Holmen swats away the attempt to clinch by Stack.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Stack has eaten all the pies!
Stack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holmen misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Holmen is looking to take a break and control but Stack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holmen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stack can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmen gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Holmen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Holmen gets to his feet - Stack follows without any prompting.
Stack misses with a takedown attempt
and Holmen counters with a shoot takedown. Stack fights it but they end up in guard.
Stack looks gassed!
Holmen tries to free his leg and advance position but Stack is retaining full guard.
Holmen trying to control but Stack is working from the bottom.
Holmen pushes down on Stack's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmen is trying to control the action in half guard but Stack is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmen in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Stack tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Holmen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sami Holmen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Carrillio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Zeus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black Zeus will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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238 lbs
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280 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenny Carrillio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Black Zeus!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carrillio closes the distance and clinches up with Zeus, looking for a takedown. Carrillio pushes Zeus against the cage but Zeus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zeus!
It looks like Kenny Carrillio has been cut.
Carrillio has Zeus up against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Carrillio just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zeus's brow.
Carrillio wants a takedown but no success here.
Zeus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Carrillio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zeus jumps guard.
Zeus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zeus trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Zeus looking for a sweep. Not yet Zeus, not yet.
Zeus looks gassed!
Carrillio passes into half guard.
Zeus trying to get back to full guard but Carrillio takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrillio content just to control the position here.
Zeus is working to get back to half guard.
Carrillio avoids the attempt from Zeus to control.
Zeus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Carrillio avoids the attempt from Zeus to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Carrillio trying to control but Zeus is having none of it.
Zeus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Carrillio controlling from mount.
Zeus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Carrillio controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrillio looking to control but Zeus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Carrillio sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Carrillio avoids the attempt from Zeus to control.
Carrillio trying to control but Zeus is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Kenny Carrillio just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Zeus misses with a kick to the body.
Carrillio looks for a takedown but Zeus sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Carrillio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carrillio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zeus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zeus tries for a takedown but Carrillio circles away easily
and Carrillio moves into the clinch.
Zeus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carrillio gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Carrillio lands an elbow that stopped Zeus in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Carrillio.
Zeus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Carrillio tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zeus lands a takedown into guard.
Carrillio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Black Zeus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Carrillio's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zeus throws a leg kick but Carrillio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zeus shoots in but no luck this time.
Zeus misses with a takedown attempt - Carrillio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carrillio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zeus fails to land the takedown.
Kenny Carrillio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Zeus.
Carrillio looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Carrillio wanted to stand there but Zeus had control of the position.
Zeus is trying to hold Carrillio in close to prevent damage but Carrillio has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zeus is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrillio decides to return to a standing position.
Carrillio fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zeus sprawls well initially but Carrillio persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Carrillio wants to stand up but Zeus is controlling the position.
Carrillio trying to control the action but Zeus is working from the bottom.
Zeus wants to get back to full guard.
Zeus tries to kick Carrillio off but Carrillio keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeus wants to get back to full guard.
Carrillio is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Zeus throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Zeus can't escape the position.
Carrillio takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Carrillio looking to control but Zeus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zeus regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrillio stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Zeus to get to his feet.
Zeus misses with a takedown attempt
and Carrillio counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zeus wants to get back to full guard.
Zeus throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Zeus is trying to control but Carrillio manages to pass to mount!
Zeus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Carrillio tries to control but Zeus wriggling away.
Zeus slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Carrillio prevents Zeus from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeus trying to hold on to Carrillio's head to control him but Carrillio postures up.
Zeus gets full guard.
Zeus looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Carrillio puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Zeus tries to roll over but Carrillio keeps him under control.
Zeus is staying active underneath Carrillio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zeus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zeus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Carrillio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Carrillio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Carrillio's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Carrillio takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Carrillio wants to clinch up but Zeus keeps it at a distance.
Zeus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zeus tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Carrillio.
Carrillio trying to control from the bottom.
Carrillio is looking to escape.
Kenny Carrillio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carrillio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zeus.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zeus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carrillio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zeus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrillio is trying to stand up here but Zeus is controlling him well.
Carrillio won't allow Zeus to pass to mount.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Carrillio changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zeus looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Carrillio working away.
Carrillio wants to stand but Zeus is controlling his arm.
Zeus is not content to let Carrillio control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zeus struggling a bit here.
Zeus sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeus is looking to improve his position.
Carrillio not doing much here.
Zeus actively working from the bottom here.
Zeus gets full guard.
Zeus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zeus pushes Carrillio off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zeus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carrillio misses with a takedown
and Zeus counters with a series of strikes. Carrillio will be more careful next time no doubt.
Carrillio shoots for a double leg takedown but Zeus sprawls well. He's pushed Carrillio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zeus throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Carrillio was covering up waiting for the punch and Zeus finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Zeus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zeus is looking to work some ground and pound but Carrillio has wrist control.
Zeus wants to get up but he can't break Carrillio's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Zeus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carrillio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeus trying to control but Carrillio is working from the bottom.
Carrillio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carrillio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zeus wants to stand but Carrillio has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Carrillio feints and as Zeus raises his hands in defense, Carrillio changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zeus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Carrillio is controlling him.
Carrillio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zeus is trying to hold Carrillio in close to prevent damage but Carrillio has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Black Zeus.
I think Zeus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Black Zeus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between marucio machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jian Lieu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lieu has chosen "Da Rockwilder" by Method Man and Redman as his entrance music. Jian Lieu has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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160 lbs
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159 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, marucio machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jian Lieu!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
machida looks to land a right hand but Lieu moved out of range.
Lieu lands a two punch combo.
It looks like marucio machida has been cut.
Lieu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
machida lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Jian Lieu has been cut.
machida keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A punch combination from Lieu misses.
Nice body punch from machida.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lieu lands a jab to machida's midsection.
machida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lieu defending well as machida loads up on a big left hand.
machida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lieu misses with a few strikes there.
Lieu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lieu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
marucio machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lieu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lieu misses with a few strikes there.
Lieu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
machida scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lieu looks gassed!
Lieu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by machida.
machida has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lieu tries to land a knee to the head but machida blocks with his arms.
Lieu is trying to maintain a safe position but machida gets an underhook and turns Lieu into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lieu swings wildly with an uppercut but machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lieu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
machida blocking some punches.
Lieu fails to pull guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lieu. machida does a little dance to reset his feet.
machida lands a lovely overhand right.
Lieu is rocked!
Lieu is looking to clinch.
Lieu tries to bum rush machida with a series of wild strikes but machida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lieu throws a right and a left that machida avoids nicely.
Lieu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
machida scores with a nice strike.
Lieu is still on wobbly legs! Can machida finish him?
That has opened up Jian Lieu's cut even more.
machida rushes Lieu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
machida gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lieu regains guard.
Lieu seems to have recovered his senses.
Lieu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
machida makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lieu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from machida.
Lieu is trying to keep machida in close.
machida stopping the sweep attempt from Lieu.
machida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lieu is keeping the position for now.
machida in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
machida with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
machida throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lieu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
machida closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lieu did well to prevent machida getting side control.
machida keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
machida missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lieu is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
machida thows a huge punch but Lieu dodges it nicely.
machida looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
machida 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.
machida throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
machida trying to pass the guard but Lieu defending well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
machida dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lieu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
machida darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
machida thows a huge punch but Lieu dodges it nicely.
machida wants to control but Lieu is keeping him busy.
Lieu won't allow machida to pass to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
machida looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
machida not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
marucio machida dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lieu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lieu throws a series of punches but machida moves out of range.
Lieu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent machida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
machida has Lieu up against the cage in a clinch.
Lieu misses with a punch on the inside.
machida gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
machida trying to control the action but Lieu is working from the bottom.
Lieu tries to get to full guard but machida has control of the leg.
machida working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lieu wants to control but machida is keeping busy and won't allow it.
machida working the head and body with strikes.
machida is looking to take a break and control but Lieu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lieu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lieu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from machida.
Lieu is trying to keep machida in close.
machida in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
machida landing with the ground and pound.
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.
machida scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lieu wants to stand and escape but machida is having none of it.
Lieu looking for a sweep. Not yet Lieu, not yet.
Lieu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst machida is controlling him.
Lieu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from machida.
machida landing with the ground and pound.
machida stopping the sweep attempt from Lieu.
machida lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
machida stands up over Lieu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
machida thows a big elbow that misses.
machida is in close to Lieu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
machida postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
machida chips away with some ground and pound.
Lieu controls machida momentarily but machida frees himself.
Lieu wants to get back to his feet but machida is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
machida landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
machida trying to control but Lieu is working from the bottom.
Lieu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
machida in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lieu working a defensive guard here.
machida with a flurry of punches that miss.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lieu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
machida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A left and a right from machida both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
marucio machida dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lieu misses with a two punch combination.
Lieu moves in looking to clinch but machida pushes him off.
machida tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
machida rushes Lieu and presses him up against the cage.
Lieu stalling in the clinch but machida improves position.
machida effectively controlling the action here.
machida has picked Lieu up - he's going for a ride! machida dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lieu wants to get back to full guard.
Lieu taking some punishment here, with machida in his half guard.
Lieu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lieu trying to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lieu is controlling machida's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
machida working some strikes from top position.
machida cracks Lieu with a solid left hand.
machida lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lieu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
machida trying to control but Lieu is working from the bottom.
Lieu wants to get back to his feet but machida is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lieu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
machida pushes down on Lieu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
machida is nestled in close to Lieu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lieu is looking to control machida's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lieu avoid being mounted?
Lieu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but machida scores with a couple of nice shots.
machida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lieu keeps working.
machida sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lieu defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lieu taking some punishment here, with machida in his half guard.
machida looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lieu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
machida drops an elbow to the side of Lieu's head.
machida working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. machida connects with a nice short shot to Lieu's temple.
Lieu is looking for a sweep. machida is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
machida throwing shots but Lieu is blocking nicely.
Lieu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from machida.
Lieu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lieu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
machida looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lieu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. machida is working away from the top position though.
machida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lieu can do to turn this around?
machida missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
marucio machida overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Decent striking displayed by machida there.
machida connects with a body shot.
marucio machida is winning the standup battle so far.
machida lands a nice looking body shot.
Jian Lieu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lieu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lieu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
machida scores with a hook to the body. Lieu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
machida closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - machida lands in his opponent's guard.
Jian Lieu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
marucio machida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
machida content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
marucio machida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well machida 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... marucio machida!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alvin Theodore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and faroo adil (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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18
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alvin Theodore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, faroo adil!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
adil moves into range and connects with a jab.
Theodore is looking to clinch.
adil fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Theodore slips a jab and a cross from adil.
adil avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Theodore moves into the clinch.
Theodore leaning against his opponent.
adil on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Theodore missing with knees to the body.
adil is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Theodore stalling.
Theodore has adil pressed against the cage, preventing adil from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
adil is working for takedown but Theodore is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
adil tries to break the clinch but Theodore is controlling the position.
adil avoiding damage as Theodore throws knees to the body.
adil wants to break the clinch but can't.
adil blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
adil is trying to break the clinch but Theodore is controlling him.
adil changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Theodore fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alvin Theodore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of faroo adil.
Theodore drives through and clinches with adil against the cage.
adil on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Theodore displaying some good clinch control by pressing adil up against the cage.
adil blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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.
Theodore gets underhooks to prevent adil's takedown attempt.
Theodore stalling against the cage.
adil wants to get back to striking at distance but Theodore won't allow it.
Theodore comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Theodore taking a breather.
adil on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
adil on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Theodore leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodore lands an elbow just above adil 's eye.
adil is working for takedown but Theodore is calmly controlling the position for now.
Theodore is struggling to control the position.
adil is trying to break free.
adil is trying to break the clinch but Theodore has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Theodore.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Theodore lands an elbow inside.
Theodore just leaning against adil, taking a breather.
adil tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Theodore smiles and moves away.
Theodore rushes adil and presses him up against the cage.
Theodore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. adil is defending well for now.
Theodore creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through adil's defenses.
Theodore displaying some good clinch control by pressing adil up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
adil wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvin Theodore dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Theodore swats away the attempt to clinch by adil.
Theodore moves in looking to clinch but adil pushes him off.
Jab from adil.
Alvin Theodore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Theodore tries to clinch up.
adil throws a right and a left that Theodore avoids nicely.
Theodore takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Theodore forces adil back against the cage and clinches.
Theodore lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
adil takes an elbow to the temple.
adil takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like faroo adil has been cut.
Theodore slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodore lands an elbow inside that adil shrugs off.
adil on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Theodore lands a damaging elbow.
Theodore comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Theodore controlling the action here for a moment.
Theodore lands an elbow inside that adil shrugs off.
That's two 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.
Theodore is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Theodore keeps control of adil as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
adil jumps guard but Theodore stands there with adil around his waist. adil gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Theodore tries to land knees in the clinch but adil avoids the damage to the body.
Theodore missing with knees to the body.
adil on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Theodore tries to land knees in the clinch but adil avoids the damage to the body.
Theodore lands an elbow that stopped adil in his tracks for a moment.
Theodore keeps control of adil as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodore lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
adil avoiding damage as Theodore throws knees to the body.
Theodore tries to land knees in the clinch but adil avoids the damage to the body.
adil letting Theodore take a breather here.
Theodore misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from adil.
adil takes an elbow to the temple.
Theodore is pushing adil up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
adil wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
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.
adil on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Theodore tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and adil avoids it.
Theodore has adil pressed against the cage.
Theodore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. adil is defending well for now.
adil working hard to break the clinch.
Theodore avoiding damage.
Theodore lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee is keeping an eye on Theodore - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Theodore missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvin Theodore dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on faroo adil's cut.
That's time! Theodore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A cross from adil lands.
adil jabs Theodore right on the nose. Theodore blinks but takes it well.
A big left from adil misses.
adil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Theodore clinches.
adil avoiding damage as Theodore throws knees to the body.
Theodore tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and adil avoids it.
Theodore tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and adil avoids it.
Theodore stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
adil takes an elbow to the forehead.
Theodore is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Theodore tries to land knees in the clinch but adil avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
adil letting Theodore take a breather here.
adil takes an elbow to the forehead.
Theodore content to slow the pace in the clinch.
adil blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
adil avoiding damage as Theodore throws knees to the body.
Theodore misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from adil.
Theodore will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning adil up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Theodore lands a damaging elbow.
Theodore slows down the pace here.
faroo adil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alvin Theodore.
adil scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
adil throws a series of punches but Theodore avoids them all with ease.
Theodore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from adil.
Theodore wants to clinch.
Theodore forces adil back against the cage and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Theodore.
adil is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Theodore missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodore lands an elbow inside.
Theodore lands a damaging elbow.
Theodore just leaning against adil, taking a breather.
adil tries to circle away but Theodore has him pinned against the cage.
adil on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Theodore stalling.
adil blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Theodore lands an elbow inside that adil shrugs off.
Theodore tries to land knees in the clinch but adil avoids the damage to the body.
Theodore slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
adil wants to break free but Theodore has control.
Theodore is stalling here.
Theodore blocking some punches.
Theodore lands an elbow just above adil 's eye.
Theodore trying to land knees to the body.
The referee calls for Theodore to work.
Theodore seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
adil managing to block the knees to the body from Theodore.
adil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to faroo adil.
I think Theodore 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alvin Theodore!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hikaru Monotoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Monotoshi's choice of entrance music: Stooges - Search and Destroy. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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194 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Bones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hikaru Monotoshi!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Hikaru Monotoshi has been cut.
Monotoshi shoots in for a takedown but Bones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bones throws a series of punches but Monotoshi moves out of range.
Bones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Monotoshi doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monotoshi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Monotoshi slips a jab from Bones.
Bones moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Monotoshi goes down! Can Bones finish him!?
Monotoshi is rocked!
Bones throwing strikes but missing.
Monotoshi is still in real trouble! Can Bones finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bones won't allow Monotoshi to sweep him here.
Monotoshi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bones controls the pace.
Monotoshi seems to have recovered his senses.
Monotoshi trying to keep a closed guard but Bones is proving a slippery customer.
Bones trying to control but Monotoshi is working from the bottom.
Monotoshi trying to keep a closed guard but Bones is proving a slippery customer.
Bones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones wants to control from the top but Monotoshi keeps moving.
Bones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Monotoshi on the ground.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bones catches Monotoshi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bones misses the jab.
Monotoshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bones.
Monotoshi shoots in for a takedown but Bones shows good takedown defense.
Jon Bones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Bones misses.
Bones tries to bum rush Monotoshi with a series of wild strikes but Monotoshi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Monotoshi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Monotoshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bones tries to clinch there but Monotoshi circles away.
Monotoshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Bones.
Bones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Monotoshi.
Jon Bones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hikaru Monotoshi.
Monotoshi ducks under a wild hook from Bones.
Bones moves in looking to clinch but Monotoshi pushes him off.
Bones tries to clinch there but Monotoshi circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bones takes a kick to the side of the head.
Monotoshi drives through and clinches with Bones against the cage.
Bones tries a body shot but Monotoshi blocks it.
Monotoshi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Monotoshi won't allow Bones to get back to his feet.
Monotoshi wants to control from the top but Bones keeps moving.
Monotoshi stops Bones from standing up.
Monotoshi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Monotoshi trying to control but Bones is working from the bottom.
Bones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Monotoshi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bones closes the distance but Monotoshi moves to the side
so Monotoshi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Monotoshi is controlling him.
Monotoshi is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Monotoshi trying to control but Bones is working from the bottom.
Bones wants to stand and escape but Monotoshi is having none of it.
Monotoshi pushing down on Bones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Monotoshi trying to control from half guard but Bones is working away.
Monotoshi decides to return to a standing position.
Bones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Monotoshi moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bones wants to break free but Monotoshi has control.
Monotoshi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bones's efforts to push away.
Bones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Monotoshi has him pressed against the cage.
Bones prevents the takedown attempt.
Monotoshi has Bones pressed against the cage, preventing Bones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Bones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Monotoshi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bones.
Bones wants to get back to striking at distance but Monotoshi won't allow it.
Monotoshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monotoshi dodges the punch combination from Bones.
Monotoshi wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bones throws a hook but Monotoshi avoids it easily.
Bones looks to land a left hand but Monotoshi moved out of range nicely.
Monotoshi shoots in for a double leg but Bones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Bones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hikaru Monotoshi's cut.
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.
The fighters circling - Bones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bones closes the distance but Monotoshi moves to the side
and Monotoshi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bones's knee momentarily.
Bones misses with a looping right.
Bones throws out a loose jab but Monotoshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bones blocks the body kick.
Bones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bones closes the distance but Monotoshi moves to the side
and Monotoshi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Monotoshi gets to his feet - Bones follows without any prompting.
Monotoshi fails with the takedown.
Bones looks to clinch
and Monotoshi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bones trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Bones tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Monotoshi manages to move to mount!
Monotoshi tries to control but Bones wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monotoshi get's back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed right hand from Bones misses the target.
Monotoshi misses with an uppercut. Bones saw that one coming.
Monotoshi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Monotoshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Bones is retaining full guard.
Bones is looking to stand up but Monotoshi isn't so interested in that idea.
Bones keeping moving, preventing Monotoshi from controlling successfully.
Monotoshi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bones, up you get!
Bones misses with a looping right.
Monotoshi ducks under a wild hook from Bones.
Jon Bones is winning the standup battle so far.
Bones throws a sloppy body shot
and Monotoshi counters with a single leg into guard. Bones didn't expect that.
Bones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monotoshi passes Bones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Monotoshi is trying to work for a kimura but Bones is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bones is looking to escape.
Monotoshi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bones defends it well.
Monotoshi is looking to advance position but Bones won't allow it.
Bones is trying to stand up here but Monotoshi is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monotoshi thows a huge punch but Bones dodges it nicely.
Monotoshi passes to full mount!
Bones is trying to stand up.
Monotoshi content just to control the position here.
Monotoshi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bones looks a forlorn figure.
Bones is squirming around, avoiding Monotoshi's attempts to control the action.
Monotoshi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bones kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bones squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Monotoshi lands a heavy elbow.
Monotoshi controlling the position easily from mount.
Monotoshi stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Monotoshi throws a right and a left that Bones avoids nicely.
Monotoshi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Monotoshi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Monotoshi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Monotoshi has him pressed against the cage.
Bones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Monotoshi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Monotoshi manages to end up in side control.
Bones is pushing Monotoshi's head away, looking to escape. Monotoshi manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hikaru Monotoshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hikaru Monotoshi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bones throws a looping overhand right but Monotoshi ducks down to avoid it.
Bones gets caught flat footed, as Monotoshi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Monotoshi is pushing down on Bones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bones is fighting to maintain full guard but Monotoshi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bones tries to get out of the position.
Monotoshi trying to control the action but Bones is working from the bottom.
Monotoshi passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bones trying desperately to get to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Monotoshi controlling the pace for now.
Monotoshi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bones is surviving well by controlling Monotoshi's body position as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones tries to buck Monotoshi off but he can't manage it.
Hikaru Monotoshi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Monotoshi working for a guillotine from mount but Bones is in no mood to give up.
Bones tries to buck Monotoshi off but he can't manage it.
Monotoshi throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Bones has his hands clasped together but Monotoshi breaks the hold and Bones is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Monotoshi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hikaru Monotoshi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Goddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Storm has chosen Get up as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Forrest Goddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mason Storm!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm fails with the takedown.
Storm shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goddell pinned against the cage. Goddell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crack! Goddell connects with the perfect overhand right and Storm falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Goddell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Forrest Goddell!
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