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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zick VanDan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and lo Lolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zick VanDan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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130 lbs
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134 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zick VanDan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, lo Lolo!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lolo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. VanDan eats them both and turns towards Lolo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Lolo scores with a four punch combination!
VanDan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lolo is pushing VanDan's head away, looking to escape. VanDan manages to hold on to the position though.
Lolo tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
VanDan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lolo doesn't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VanDan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Zick VanDan.
Lolo tries to bum rush VanDan with a series of wild strikes but VanDan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lolo throws a left and a right that both miss
and VanDan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lolo won't be happy with that.
Lolo tries to escape back to his feet but VanDan has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Lolo's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Lolo is tapping! VanDan saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zick VanDan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyron Woodlley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yashihiro Tony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyron Woodlley has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tyron Woodlley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yashihiro Tony!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodlley throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tony tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Woodlley is in Tony's guard.
Woodlley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tony is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Woodlley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We're going to have a standup here because Tyron Woodlley wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Woodlley is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tony's half guard.
Woodlley performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Woodlley wants to pass the guard but Tony is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tony scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Woodlley manages to mount him!
Tony is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
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.
Tony tries to control Woodlley's body but Woodlley pushes him off. Tony squirms to his side and now Woodlley has his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tony looks gassed!
Woodlley controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tyron Woodlley just wasn't active enough.
Woodlley gets a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyron Woodlley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Woodlley is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tony's half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tony is trying to get back to full guard.
Woodlley performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tyron Woodlley just wasn't active enough.
Woodlley scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Woodlley in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Woodlley prevents Tony from escaping the position.
Tony is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodlley is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tony's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tyron Woodlley has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Woodlley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tony should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Woodlley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tyron Woodlley wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Woodlley scores with a takedown into Tony's guard.
Woodlley 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.
We're going to have a standup here because Tyron Woodlley wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Woodlley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Tony!
Tony tries to lock up and control but Woodlley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodlley looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyron Woodlley dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Woodlley fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tony sprawls well initially but Woodlley persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tony trying to control here.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Tony has eaten all the pies!
Woodlley stalling.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Tyron Woodlley wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Woodlley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tony takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodlley is taking a breather. Tony says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Woodlley stops Tony from getting back to his feet.
Tyron Woodlley has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Woodlley shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Woodlley was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Woodlley content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodlley working for a guillotine from mount but Tony is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tony is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Woodlley has taken his back.
Yashihiro Tony has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Woodlley has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tony's body.
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyron Woodlley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Woodlley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyron Woodlley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Youressen Flamini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ranndy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Youressen Flamini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ranndy Couture!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture shoots in and gets a takedown into Flamini's guard.
Flamini looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Couture controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Flamini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couture is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ranndy Couture was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Couture shoots in and bounces Flamini off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Couture content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture trying to control but Flamini is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ranndy Couture wasn't active enough on the ground.
Couture scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Flamini is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Couture.
Couture lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Couture shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Couture showed some decent athleticism there.
Flamini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture wants to free his trapped foot but Flamini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Couture in particular looking to stall.
Couture's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Couture decides to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Flamini did well to prevent Couture getting side control.
Couture perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ranndy Couture hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Couture fails with an attempt to clinch.
Couture throws a right hand that Flamini ducks under and follows up with a left that Flamini also avoids with ease.
Couture fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Couture lands a two punch combo.
Couture rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flamini moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Couture misses with a few strikes there.
Couture leaves Flamini with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Couture throws a good cross that connects.
Couture moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Couture will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Couture lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Couture looks to land a combination. Flamini sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
No joy there for Couture, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Couture fails in his attempt to clinch.
Couture misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ranndy Couture 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.
Couture tries to clinch but Flamini moves out of range.
A combination from Couture does no damage.
Couture misses with a double jab
and Flamini counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Couture is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Couture changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Flamini looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Couture is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Couture wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Flamini, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flamini can't do much from the bottom here.
Couture is looking to take a break and control but Flamini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Couture taking a breather here.
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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ranndy Couture hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A punch combination from Couture misses.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flamini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Couture bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Flamini's head.
Couture misses with a two punch combination.
Couture tests Flamini's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Flamini feints and as Couture raises his hands in defense, Flamini changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Couture is looking to stand up but Flamini isn't so interested in that idea.
Flamini will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Youressen Flamini wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Flamini or perhaps it was just good defense by Couture which made him look bad.
Flamini dodges the punch combination from Couture.
A punch combination from Couture misses.
Couture closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Flamini did well to prevent Couture getting side control.
Couture with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Couture seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Flamini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture controlling the action here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Flamini is looking to improve his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ranndy Couture.
Couture misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Couture, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Couture lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flamini circles away quickly and effectively.
Flamini misses with a takedown attempt
and Couture counters with a left and a right that stings Flamini.
Couture lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Couture scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ranndy Couture showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Flamini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Couture!
Couture fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Couture rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flamini moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Flamini shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Couture counters with a stiff right hand.
Flamini dodges the punch combination from Couture.
Couture pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Flamini back to the cage. Couture follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Couture misses with a two punch combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Flamini fails with a takedown attempt.
Couture swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Couture, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Couture closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Couture shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Couture trying to control but Flamini is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ranndy Couture was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Some wild striking there from Couture.
Couture lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Couture.
Flamini gets a takedown into half guard.
Couture tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Flamini manages to move to mount!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture tries to reverse the position but Flamini maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Flamini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Flamini is really struggling to control Couture but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ranndy Couture has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Couture wants to control but Flamini is having none of it.
Youressen Flamini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ranndy Couture is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ranndy Couture comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Couture has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ranndy Couture!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Boladao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartimaker Fat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boladao's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Boladão de Amor. Bartimaker Fat looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rodrigo Boladao!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bartimaker Fat!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fat doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Boladao to counter with a crisp jab.
Fat looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Boladao scores with a nice head shot.
Boladao gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fat counters with a single leg into guard. Boladao didn't expect that.
Boladao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fat postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Boladao is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fat, into his guard.
Fat keeping moving, preventing Boladao from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boladao is really struggling to control Fat but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fat throws his legs up looking for a submission but Boladao uses it to pass to side control.
Boladao controlling from side mount.
Fat is not content to let Boladao control the position.
That's two 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.
A lull in the action here.
Boladao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fat keeps working.
Boladao really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fat tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Boladao presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Boladao tries to control but Fat wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Rodrigo Boladao wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nice sprawl there from Fat as Boladao shoots in.
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.
Boladao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Boladao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fat needs to keep his hands up - Boladao had a free shot at his head there.
Boladao tries to clinch up.
Boladao moves in looking to clinch but Fat pushes him off.
Boladao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boladao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fat counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fat is looking for a kimura but Boladao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fat to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bartimaker Fat will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boladao lands with a right hand.
Fat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Boladao counter with a right hand.
Boladao shoots for a double leg takedown but Fat sprawls well. He's pushed Boladao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boladao clinches up with Fat and pushes him back against the cage.
Boladao drags the fight down to the ground.
Fat is breathing heavily.
Fat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boladao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fat has managed to get both his arms back between Boladao's legs - danger averted.
Boladao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fat looking to pass the guard.
Boladao is looking for a triangle but Fat pushes his legs off easily.
Fat drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Boladao manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fat has Boladao in his guard.
Boladao wants to control from the top but Fat keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fat looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Boladao has picked Fat up and slammed him! Fat can't keep hold of the triangle and Boladao manages to pass to side control!
Boladao trying to control the position but Fat is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fat is looking to reverse the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boladao is working to tighten is grip on Fat's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Fat has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Boladao is really squeezing tight and eventually Fat passes out! Boladao breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rodrigo Boladao!
Rodrigo Boladao retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Miyamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lennon Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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195 lbs
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205 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeshi Miyamoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lennon Joe!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyamoto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Miyamoto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Joe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Joe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Miyamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Miyamoto lands a head shot.
Miyamoto lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Miyamoto counters with a series of strikes that sends Joe to the canvas! Miyamoto follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Miyamoto stands and throws Joe's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyamoto grinds an elbow into Joe's temple.
Miyamoto works to advance to full mount. Joe defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Miyamoto throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Miyamoto lands a heavy elbow.
Miyamoto is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Miyamoto in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Joe is rocked!
Miyamoto 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Miyamoto! Joe is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Takeshi Miyamoto!
Takeshi Miyamoto retains his light heavyweight title!
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