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Ronin FC 5: PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kira Yamato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macho Franco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kira Yamato has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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152 lbs
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153 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kira Yamato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Macho Franco!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Franco shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Franco wants to take Yamato's back but he can't do it this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco goes for an armbar but Yamato turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Yamato.
Franco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yamato gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yamato stands up from Franco's guard - Yamato perhaps looking for a knockout.
Franco looks for a takedown but Yamato sprawls well.
Yamato instigates a clinch.
Yamato breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yamato but Yamato pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Franco shoots in and drives through. Yamato sprawls well.
Kira Yamato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macho Franco.
Yamato scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Macho Franco has been cut.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Franco.
Franco looks gassed!
Franco tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Franco has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Franco goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Yamato has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Franco but great work by Yamato.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franco is looking for a sweep.
Franco is trying to work for a sweep but Yamato has mounted him!
Franco tries to reverse the position but Yamato maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamato controlling from the full mount.
Yamato wants to stand but Franco is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Yamato stands up from mount. Strange move.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yamato lands a nice shot that snaps Franco's head back.
Yamato ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Franco out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kira Yamato!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gancho Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gancho Santos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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191 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazushi Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gancho Santos!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sakuraba lands in his opponent's guard.
Santos keeping full guard, as Sakuraba tries to pass.
Santos wants to stand and escape but Sakuraba is having none of it.
Santos is trying to keep Sakuraba in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuraba throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos looking for a guillotine here but Sakuraba defends easily.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Sakuraba is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sakuraba thows a big elbow that misses.
Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sakuraba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Santos being controlled here, momentarily.
Santos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Santos trying to control the action but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
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.
Santos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sakuraba works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sakuraba uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sakuraba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sakuraba works his way to full guard. Good work.
Santos won't allow Sakuraba to sweep him here.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakuraba is retaining full guard.
Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Sakuraba.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakuraba, not yet.
Sakuraba looking for a guillotine here but Santos defends easily.
Sakuraba keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass.
Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Santos trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sakuraba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sakuraba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Santos 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. Gancho Santos was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Santos gets the takedown into side control.
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sakuraba keeps working.
Santos working the ground and pound from side control.
Sakuraba defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gancho Santos will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Santos shoots in and bounces Sakuraba off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sakuraba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Santos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Santos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sakuraba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santos defends well.
Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Santos rolls with it to try and escape but Sakuraba cranks on the arm and Santos is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazushi Sakuraba!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miguelito Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santana Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Machida's choice of entrance music: Sexy Chick . I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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187 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Miguelito Dragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Santana Machida!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragon misses with a double jab
and Machida counters with a stiff right hand.
Machida tries to clinch but Dragon moves out of range.
Machida tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dragon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dragon throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Miguelito Dragon has been cut.
Dragon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short left from Dragon.
Dragon lands with a right to the head.
It looks like Santana Machida has been cut.
Dragon missing with knees to the body.
Machida dodges an elbow strike from Dragon.
Dragon looking to throw knees to the head but Machida is blocking nicely.
Dragon lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragon misses with an elbow strike.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dragon throws an elbow but misses.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dragon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Dragon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dragon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Machida looking to throw knees to the head but Dragon is blocking nicely.
A hook to the body from Dragon.
Dragon pushes off an throws an elbow but Machida leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dragon.
Machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dragon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dragon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machida's face.
Machida managing to block the knees to the body from Dragon.
Dragon misses with an elbow strike.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Dragon blocks with his arms.
Dragon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Machida or not.
Machida looks gassed!
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dragon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Machida is defending well for now.
Dragon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Machida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragon misses with an elbow strike.
Machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dragon blocks it with crossed arms.
Dragon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machida blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dragon.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dragon.
Dragon digs a right hand into Machida's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Machida's gas tank.
Machida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machida avoids the elbow strike from Dragon, against the cage.
Dragon connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dragon.
Dragon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machida avoids it.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dragon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dragon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dragon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dragon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dragon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dragon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dragon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dragon is working Machida over against the cage.
Dragon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dragon misses with an elbow strike.
Machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dragon tries a knee to the head but Machida blocks it.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Dragon blocks with his arms.
Machida avoiding damage as Dragon throws knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dragon throws an elbow but misses.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dragon pushes Machida back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Machida looking to throw knees to the head but Dragon is blocking nicely.
Dragon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Dragon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dragon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Dragon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machida.
Machida blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dragon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Machida's brow.
A short right from Dragon on the inside.
Machida blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dragon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Machida looking to throw knees to the head but Dragon is blocking nicely.
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.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Dragon blocks it.
Dragon lands with a light punch inside.
Dragon missing with knees to the body.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Dragon blocks with his arms.
Machida misses with a knee strike.
Dragon lands an elbow inside that Machida shrugs off.
Dragon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machida looking to throw knees to the head but Dragon is blocking nicely.
Machida avoids a wild elbow strike from Dragon.
Dragon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machida blocks it with crossed arms.
Machida looking to throw knees to the head but Dragon is blocking nicely.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dragon lands a shot to the body.
Dragon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Dragon.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Dragon blocks it.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dragon scores with a shot to the side of Machida's head.
Dragon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machida.
Dragon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Dragon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguelito Dragon dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dragon misses with a head kick.
Dragon throws a sloppy head kick
and Machida moves into the clinch.
Dragon misses with a knee strike.
Machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dragon blocks it with crossed arms.
Dragon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Dragon blocks with his arms.
Machida misses with a knee strike.
Machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dragon blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice body punch from Dragon - that landed with a thud.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Dragon blocks it.
Miguelito Dragon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dragon is working Machida over against the cage.
Machida avoiding damage as Dragon throws knees to the body.
Machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dragon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dragon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Machida tries a knee to the head but Dragon blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machida looking to throw knees to the head but Dragon is blocking nicely.
Machida blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dragon misses with an elbow over the top.
Dragon cracks Machida with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dragon tries to land a knee to the head but Machida blocks with his arms.
Dragon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Machida is defending well for now.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dragon obliges.
Machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dragon blocks it with crossed arms.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dragon throws an elbow but it misses.
Still in the clinch, Dragon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Machida looking to throw knees to the head but Dragon is blocking nicely.
Machida looking to throw knees to the head but Dragon is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Dragon.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dragon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dragon blocks it with crossed arms.
Dragon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Machida is defending well for now.
Dragon misses with an elbow strike.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Dragon blocks it.
Dragon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Machida dodges an elbow strike from Dragon.
Dragon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dragon tries to land knees in the clinch but Machida avoids the damage to the body.
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.
Dragon misses with a knee strike.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Dragon blocks it.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Dragon blocks it.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Dragon lands with a short shot to the head.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dragon digs a right hand into Machida's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Machida's gas tank.
Dragon lands a nice elbow.
Machida avoids a wild elbow strike from Dragon.
Machida takes a shot to the head.
Dragon throws an elbow that misses.
Dragon presses Machida against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Machida blocking some punches.
Dragon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machida blocks it with crossed arms.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Dragon blocks with his arms.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dragon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dragon blocks it with crossed arms.
Dragon lands a nice uppercut.
Dragon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dragon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Machida is defending well for now.
Dragon tries to land a knee to the head but Machida blocks with his arms.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Dragon blocks it.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machida avoids the elbow strike from Dragon, against the cage.
Machida blocks the elbow strike.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machida managing to block the knees to the body from Dragon.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dragon lands an elbow inside.
Machida avoids a wild elbow strike from Dragon.
Dragon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machida.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dragon.
Machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dragon misses with a knee to the head.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Machida.
Dragon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Machida is defending well for now.
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.
Dragon looking to throw knees to the head but Machida is blocking nicely.
Dragon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dragon misses with an elbow strike.
Dragon throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Dragon trying to land knees to the body.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Dragon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Dragon blocks it.
Dragon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dragon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Dragon.
Machida looking to throw knees to the head but Dragon is blocking nicely.
Machida looking to throw knees to the head but Dragon is blocking nicely.
Machida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machida avoiding damage as Dragon throws knees to the body.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Dragon blocks with his arms.
Dragon lands a shoulder strike.
Machida managing to block the knees to the body from Dragon.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Dragon blocks with his arms.
Dragon missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguelito Dragon dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A head kick by Dragon misses
and Machida counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Machida won't allow Dragon to sweep him here.
Dragon can't keep his opponent in guard - Machida advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Machida uses his free foot to push down on Dragon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dragon.
Machida pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Machida takes Dragon's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Dragon is in trouble.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dragon knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dragon for a finish.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machida is persistently looking for the submission but Dragon is defending it well.
Dragon trying to get back to his feet but Machida is in full control for now.
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.
Machida working for a choke but Dragon is defending well.
Dragon trying to get back to his feet but Machida is in full control for now.
Santana Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dragon is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Machida gets his way!
Machida looking for the RNC.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragon controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Miguelito Dragon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dragon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Machida is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dragon knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dragon for a finish.
Dragon preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Machida.
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.
Dragon trying to get back to his feet but Machida is in full control for now.
Dragon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Machida thows a strike but Dragon uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Dragon as he ends up in Machida 's guard!
Dragon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Machida has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dragon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santana Machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dragon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguelito Dragon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arcel Dacir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marucio Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marucio Machida is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arcel Dacir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marucio Machida!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Machida has Dacir pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Machida pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dacir tumbling to the mat - Machida dives into Dacir's guard.
Dacir is trying to hold Machida in close to prevent damage but Machida has managed to pass into half guard.
Dacir trying to hold on to Machida's head to control him but Machida postures up.
Dacir keeping hold of Machida's head, controlling as best he can.
Dacir wants to get back to full guard.
Machida stops Dacir from getting back to his feet.
Machida missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dacir knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machida on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Machida is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dacir is looking to improve his position.
Machida throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dacir blocking the ground and pound attempt from Machida.
Machida performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dacir throws a predictable looking body shot
and Machida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machida shoots for a double leg takedown but Dacir sprawls well. He's pushed Machida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dacir displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Machida.
Machida closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dacir struggling a bit here.
Machida staying calm.
Machida wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dacir, who protects the arm well.
Machida throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dacir is trying to control Machida's posture but Machida avoids it.
Machida is putting a hurting on Dacir here, landing some big shots from side control.
Machida is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dacir will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machida 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.
Machida grinds an elbow into Dacir's temple.
Dacir is letting Machida control him for a moment.
An elbow from Machida crashes against the mat.
Machida lands a nice forearm strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida working the body and head with strikes.
Machida tries for a kimura but Dacir is defending well.
Machida sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dacir is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dacir is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Machida off and has taken his back!
Machida is really stuck here.
Machida rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Machida is holding on to half guard well.
Machida works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marucio Machida 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.
Dacir stuffs the takedown.
Dacir misses with a left hand
and Machida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dacir misses with a double jab
and Machida counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dacir is trying to control the position but Machida postures up.
Machida has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Machida wants to control from the top but Dacir keeps moving.
Machida controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marucio Machida has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dacir as he jumps to the side.
Dacir misses with a low kick as Machida jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dacir uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Machida has time to react.
That kick from Dacir tenderised Machida's leg. Machida is trying to keep his angry face on.
Arcel Dacir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida fails with the takedown.
Arcel Dacir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marucio Machida.
Dacir falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machida counters with a straight right hand.
Dacir tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dacir throws a combination that misses
and Machida counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Machida prevents Dacir from getting back to his feet.
Machida trying to control the position from guard on top but Dacir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machida is in close to Dacir's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dacir is trying to keep Machida in close.
Dacir keeping full guard, as Machida tries to pass.
Machida drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machida jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dacir keeping moving, preventing Machida from controlling successfully.
Machida postures up in Dacir's guard and throws a big left but Dacir blocks it.
Dacir wants to stand but Machida is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida connects with a couple of short punches.
Machida is working Dacir over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dacir wants to improve his position but instead Machida has moved into half guard.
Dacir is trying to stand back up but Machida is controlling him
Machida lands with a punch from half guard.
Machida missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dacir works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dacir looking for a guillotine here but Machida defends easily.
Machida postures up and lands a big shot to Dacir's brow.
Dacir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Machida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dacir managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marucio Machida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dacir falls off balance throwing a combination
so Machida counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Machida throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dacir works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dacir wants to sweep here but Machida controlling him for the moment.
Machida wants to control from the top but Dacir keeps moving.
Dacir is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Machida is stalling in the full guard.
Machida wants to control from the top but Dacir keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Marucio Machida was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Machida fails with the takedown.
Dacir falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machida counters with a two punch combo.
Dacir misses with a double jab
and Machida counters with a right hand to the body.
Machida tries for a takedown but Dacir sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dacir swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Machida counter with a right hand.
Dacir swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machida holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Machida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dacir misses with an uppercut
and Machida counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida trying to control the action but Dacir is working from the bottom.
Machida throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dacir is staying active underneath Machida, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Machida not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Machida not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dacir trying to control from the bottom.
Machida throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dacir is trying to control but Machida passes into side control!
Machida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dacir keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Machida working the head and body with strikes.
Machida tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The strikes coming from Machida are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dacir is looking for a sweep.
Machida trying to control the position but Dacir is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dacir is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Marucio Machida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machida slows the pace down.
Dacir is trying to get back to half guard.
Machida throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Arcel Dacir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machida controls the position.
Dacir is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Machida asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dacir tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marucio Machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Machida 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Tipi Savea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hawaiian Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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163 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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155 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
Good takedowns
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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tipi Savea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hawaiian Assassin!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savea with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Assassin counter with a right hand.
It looks like Tipi Savea has been cut.
Savea throws a leg kick
and Assassin counters with a right hand from hell and Savea is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hawaiian Assassin!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richey Spinnet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Pointek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pointek comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sevendust - Enemy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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26
183 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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28
199 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Richey Spinnet!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Pointek!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spinnet moves to clinch but Pointek breaks away
and Pointek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spinnet tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pointek counters with a straight right hand.
Spinnet misses with an uppercut
and Pointek counters with a stiff right hand.
Pointek lands a big head kick that sends Spinnet to the canvas! Pointek follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Pointek!
Mike Pointek is the new middleweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Illianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Illianenko comes to the cage accompanied by Only God Can Judge Me. Ivan Illianenko has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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26
245 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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22
280 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivan Illianenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin Walker!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Illianenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Walker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Illianenko slips under a jab.
Illianenko takes one to the side of the head.
Illianenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Walker.
Illianenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Walker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Illianenko avoids the body shot from Walker.
Illianenko misses with the combination.
A jab from Walker misses.
Illianenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Illianenko throws a nice looking combination but Walker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab from Walker.
It looks like Ivan Illianenko has been cut.
Illianenko sizes up Walker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Illianenko swinging wildly here.
Walker lands a head kick. Illianenko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Illianenko throws a right hand that Walker ducks under and follows up with a left that Walker also avoids with ease.
Walker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
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 big left from Walker misses.
Walker lands with a cross.
Illianenko slips under a jab.
Walker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Illianenko.
Decent striking displayed by Walker there.
Walker throws an overhand right that lands on Illianenko's shoulder, as Illianenko tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker throws an off balance right hand
and Illianenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Illianenko closes the distance and clinches up with Walker, looking for a takedown. Illianenko pushes Walker against the cage but Walker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Illianenko throws a nice looking combination but Walker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Illianenko tries to move into range but Walker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Illianenko misses with the combination.
Illianenko looks to land a combination but Walker avoids it well.
Illianenko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Illianenko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Illianenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Walker doesn't seem bothered though.
Walker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Illianenko.
Kevin Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Walker. Beautiful body shot.
Walker throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Illianenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Walker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Illianenko misses with a takedown attempt - Walker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Illianenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Walker slips a jab and a cross from Illianenko.
A jab lands there for Walker.
Illianenko ducks under a wild hook from Walker.
Illianenko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Illianenko slips a jab and a cross from Walker.
Walker misses with an uppercut
and Illianenko counters with a series of strikes. Walker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Walker throws an off balance right hand
and Illianenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Illianenko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Walker finds it's way through Illianenko's defenses.
Walker 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.
Walker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Illianenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Illianenko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Walker is trying to maintain the position but Illianenko is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Walker wants to improve his position but Illianenko is controlling well.
Illianenko is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Walker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Illianenko's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A decent looking cross lands there for Illianenko.
Illianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ivan Illianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Illianenko counters with an inside leg kick.
Illianenko slips a straight right by Walker.
Illianenko connects with a body shot that sends Walker's belly button to the back.
Walker throws a lazy uppercut
and Illianenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Illianenko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Walker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Walker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Illianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Walker throws an off balance right hand
and Illianenko counters with a series of strikes. Walker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Walker works over Illianenko's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Illianenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Walker is breathing heavily.
Walker stuffs the takedown attempt from Illianenko. Illianenko gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Illianenko misses with a few strikes there.
Illianenko drives through with a takedown into guard.
Walker wants to sweep here but Illianenko controlling him for the moment.
Illianenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Illianenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Illianenko looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Illianenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Walker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Illianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Illianenko postures up in Walker's guard and throws a big left but Walker blocks it.
Illianenko wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.
Illianenko connects with a couple of short punches.
Illianenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Illianenko postures up in Walker's guard and throws a big left but Walker blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker seems keen to control Illianenko's posture.
Illianenko postures up in Walker's guard and throws a big left but Walker blocks it.
Walker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Illianenko is one step ahead there.
Illianenko stays in close to Walker's body and controls the position.
Illianenko thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Illianenko forces his way into half guard.
Illianenko is pressing down on Walker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Walker is holding on for now.
Walker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Illianenko.
Illianenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Walker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Illianenko.
Walker trying to hold on to Illianenko's head to control him but Illianenko postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Illianenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Illianenko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Illianenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walker throws a lazy right hand but Illianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Illianenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Walker to score with a decent uppercut.
Walker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Walker misses with a right hand
enabling Illianenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Walker throws a lazy uppercut
and Illianenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker throws an overhand right that lands on Illianenko's shoulder, as Illianenko tries to avoid the shot.
Walker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Illianenko.
Illianenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Illianenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Illianenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Walker.
Illianenko slips a jab and a cross from Walker.
Illianenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Walker avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Illianenko looks to land a combination but Walker avoids it well.
Walker throws a head kick that misses.
Walker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Illianenko in his tracks.
Illianenko misses with an uppercut. Walker saw that one coming.
A jab lands there for Illianenko.
Kevin Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker looks to land a right hand but Illianenko moved out of range.
Walker misses with a hook
and Illianenko counters with a shoot takedown. Walker fights it but they end up in guard.
Illianenko wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Illianenko has gone for a leg lock! Walker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Illianenko's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Walker stopping the sweep attempt from Illianenko.
Illianenko is looking for a triangle but Walker pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Illianenko has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Walker is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Illianenko.
Illianenko is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Walker is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Walker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Illianenko tries to hold on but Walker pushes him away.
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.
Illianenko working to try and regain half guard.
Walker scoring with strikes but Illianenko is staying in there.
Illianenko working to try and regain half guard.
Illianenko is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Illianenko throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Walker really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Illianenko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A big right from Illianenko misses.
Walker throws a sloppy head kick and Illianenko moves out of range easily.
A nice combination there by Walker.
Walker throws a head kick that misses.
Walker with a nice cross.
Illianenko throws a right hand that Walker ducks under and follows up with a left that Walker also avoids with ease.
Illianenko throws a combination that misses
and Walker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walker lands the left hand.
Illianenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Walker throws a lazy uppercut
and Illianenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Illianenko avoids the body shot from Walker.
Illianenko swings for the body but Walker moves out of range.
Illianenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Illianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Walker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Illianenko.
Walker throws a right hand that misses
and Illianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Walker throws an off balance right hand
and Illianenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Illianenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Walker lands the left hand.
Illianenko throws a hook but Walker blocks it.
Walker throws a series of punches but Illianenko avoids them all with ease.
Illianenko misses with a two punch combination.
Illianenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Walker to score with a decent uppercut.
Walker throws a poor cross that misses
and Illianenko counters with a two punch combo.
Illianenko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Illianenko is trying to work for a kimura but Walker is defending well.
Walker is doing well to control the position and prevent Illianenko from advancing to side control.
Walker wants to control but Illianenko passes into side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Illianenko is putting a hurting on Walker here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Illianenko wants to control but Walker is keeping busy.
Illianenko looking for submissions off his back.
Illianenko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Illianenko is striking but Walker is not phased and passes to half guard.
Illianenko keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Walker is trying to control. Illianenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Illianenko gets full guard.
Walker preventing the sweep.
Walker content to stall in guard here.
Illianenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Walker dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Illianenko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Walker throws a hook to the side of Illianenko's head but Illianenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Illianenko slips a straight right by Walker.
Walker misses with a right hand
enabling Illianenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Walker misses with a left hand
and Illianenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walker lands a leg kick that knocks Illianenko off balance momentarily.
Kevin Walker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Walker misses with a hook
so Illianenko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Illianenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Walker has wrist control.
Ivan Illianenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Illianenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Illianenko wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Illianenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Walker wants to sweep here but Illianenko controlling him for the moment.
Walker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Illianenko.
Walker wants to sweep here but Illianenko controlling him for the moment.
Illianenko throws a strike but Walker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Illianenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walker is aware though and is defending well.
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.
Illianenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Illianenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Walker defends it easily.
Walker advances position into side control!
Walker in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Illianenko 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Illianenko is looking for a sweep.
Walker controls the position.
Illianenko manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Walker seems content to control.
Illianenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ivan Illianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Walker is keen to just control but Illianenko is a slippery customer.
Illianenko is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walker is controlling the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kevin Walker hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Walker throws a poor cross that misses
and Illianenko counters with a series of strikes. Walker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Walker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Illianenko's head backwards.
Walker misses with an uppercut
and Illianenko counters with a shoot takedown. Walker fights it but they end up in guard.
Kevin Walker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Illianenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Illianenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Walker 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Walker!
Kevin Walker is the new heavyweight champion!
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