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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rj Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe McGaleb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dias comes to the cage accompanied by Mortal Kombat Theme. McGaleb has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZnhuOEUFXA as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Rj Dias! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe McGaleb! The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McGaleb gets a takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McGaleb thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Dias is looking to control McGaleb's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dias avoid being mounted? Dias gets back to full guard.
McGaleb preventing the sweep. McGaleb postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dias is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McGaleb, into his guard. McGaleb keeping moving, preventing Dias from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. McGaleb looking for a sweep. Not yet McGaleb, not yet. McGaleb throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dias stays in close to McGaleb's body and controls the position. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGaleb can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rj Dias has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. McGaleb clinches up against the cage. McGaleb gets through Dias's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Dias's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. McGaleb shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Dias gets a takedown into half guard. Dias wants to take a breather but McGaleb is having none of it. McGaleb tries to roll over but Dias keeps him under control. Dias is looking to advance position but McGaleb won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dias wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGaleb keeps working. McGaleb tries to get to full guard but Dias has control of the leg. McGaleb is staying active underneath Dias, who seems content to just control the action from this position. McGaleb moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. McGaleb is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. McGaleb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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. Dias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. McGaleb throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dias tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McGaleb is in Dias's guard. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. McGaleb trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. McGaleb loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. McGaleb advances to half guard. Dias keeping control of the position. Dias trying to hold on to McGaleb's head to control him but McGaleb postures up.
McGaleb is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe McGaleb will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dias scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Dias is looking to take a break and control but McGaleb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Dias not doing much here.
Dias seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGaleb does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McGaleb trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dias manages to pass to mount!
Dias trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dias controlling the position easily from mount. McGaleb is squirming around, avoiding Dias's attempts to control the action. Dias content just to control the position here. McGaleb tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Dias wants to control the pace but McGaleb is squirming around nicely. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. McGaleb really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Dias seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McGaleb for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dias'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.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rj Dias just wasn't active enough. Dias looks to clinch and McGaleb counters with a nice double leg into guard. Dias controls McGaleb momentarily but McGaleb frees himself. McGaleb not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. McGaleb wants to control from the top but Dias keeps moving. Dias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McGaleb throwing strikes from guard but Dias blocks nicely. Dias looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Joe McGaleb. Dias drives through and clinches with McGaleb against the cage.
Dias is fighting off a takedown attempt but McGaleb is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dias to the mat. Dias regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. McGaleb throwing strikes from guard but Dias blocks nicely. McGaleb is in close to Dias's body, working some short punches and elbows. Dias has control of McGaleb's left arm, preventing McGaleb from doing any damage. Dias looking to control.
McGaleb is looking to work some ground and pound but Dias has wrist control. Dias pulls McGaleb in to control the position. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. McGaleb wants to pass the guard but Dias is keeping the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joe McGaleb will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dias tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Dias has his takedown stuffed and McGaleb counters with an inside leg kick. McGaleb drives through with a takedown into guard. McGaleb works over Dias with some ground and pound from guard. McGaleb is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Dias wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. McGaleb drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dias looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dias looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dias! McGaleb tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round. McGaleb is not content to let Dias control the position. Joe McGaleb has got the better of the ground game so far. McGaleb wants to control but Dias postures up. Dias wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGaleb keeps working. McGaleb tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dias wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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. McGaleb is trying to control Dias's posture but Dias avoids it. Dias trying to control the position but McGaleb is working away. McGaleb tries to get back to half guard but can't. Dias wants to control but McGaleb is keeping him busy. Joe McGaleb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rj Dias just wasn't active enough. Dias misses with a takedown attempt and McGaleb counters by moving into the clinch. Dias tries to pull guard but McGaleb holds him up against the cage and eventually Dias drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rj Dias. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dias blocks an elbow strike. Dias is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGaleb is defending well for now. Dias stops a takedown attempt from McGaleb.
McGaleb lands an elbow just above Dias 's eye. Dias content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McGaleb breaks from the clinch.
McGaleb shoots for a double leg takedown but Dias sprawls well. He's pushed McGaleb's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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. McGaleb closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dias did well to prevent McGaleb getting side control. Dias tries to roll over but McGaleb keeps him under control. Dias trying to control from the bottom.
Rj Dias has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Dias pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Dias looking to score a takedown here. McGaleb is defending well but Dias drives through and ends up in McGaleb's guard. Rj Dias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight! Joe McGaleb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well McGaleb 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe McGaleb!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rory Tuckson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson Alves is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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, Rory Tuckson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anderson Alves! The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! No luck for Tuckson with that takedown attempt. Tuckson shoots in looking for a takedown but Alves manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tuckson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Tuckson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Alves tries to land a sweep but no joy. Tuckson is looking to work some ground and pound but Alves has wrist control. Tuckson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Tuckson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Tuckson throws a strike but Alves rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Tuckson is adopting a defensive guard. Tuckson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alves gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Alves is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Alves avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tuckson has his foot on Alves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alves works his way back into a safe position though. Alves wants to control from the top but Tuckson keeps moving. Alves pushes down on Tuckson's leg and manages to get into half guard. Tuckson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Tuckson is breathing heavily. Tuckson wants to sweep but Alves has passed to side control! Alves trying to control the action but Tuckson is working from the bottom. Alves tries to stand but Tuckson is controlling his head. Tuckson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tuckson tries to get out of the position.
That's two 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. Alves wants to control but Tuckson is keeping him busy. Tuckson wants to control but Alves postures up. Alves advances to full mount. Alves prevents Tuckson from getting the reversal. Alves scoring with strikes but Tuckson is staying in there.
It looks like Rory Tuckson has been cut. Tuckson is looking to improve his position but Alves isn't that keen on the idea. Alves lands a big shot there that rocks Tuckson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rory Tuckson's cut is getting worse. Tuckson is squirming around, avoiding Alves's attempts to control the action. Tuckson can't escape the position.
Tuckson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alves on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alves with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Alves has hold of Tuckson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tuckson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Tuckson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tuckson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alves working Tuckson over with strikes here. Tuckson tries to hold on but Alves pushes him away. Alves landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rory Tuckson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Tuckson is looking to improve his position but Alves isn't that keen on the idea. Alves misses with a head shot. Alves lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tuckson hang on?
Jeez, Rory Tuckson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rory Tuckson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Anderson Alves!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kamikaze Sazuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Henrykowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michal Henrykowski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kamikaze Sazuki's chin.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kamikaze Sazuki! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michal Henrykowski! The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Henrykowski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Henrykowski uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Henrykowski throws a lazy uppercut
and Sazuki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sazuki. Sazuki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sazuki keeps control of Henrykowski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Stalling in the clinch from Sazuki.
Sazuki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Henrykowski pulls him back up using the underhooks. Sazuki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sazuki misses with a head kick.
Henrykowski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sazuki counters by moving into the clinch. Sazuki breaks from the clinch.
Henrykowski throws a right hand that misses
and Sazuki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Henrykowski tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Sazuki counters with a shoot takedown. Henrykowski fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sazuki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Henrykowski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sazuki has Henrykowski in his guard. Henrykowski wants to stand but Sazuki has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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. Sazuki wants to get back to his feet but Henrykowski is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Sazuki has control of Henrykowski's left arm, preventing Henrykowski from doing any damage. Sazuki trying to control the position.
Kamikaze Sazuki has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Sazuki shoots in looking for a takedown. Henrykowski tries to sprawl out of it but Sazuki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Henrykowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamikaze Sazuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Henrykowski throws an off balance right hand
and Sazuki counters by moving into the clinch. Sazuki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Henrykowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Sazuki jumps guard but Henrykowski stands there with Sazuki around his waist. Sazuki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sazuki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Henrykowski blocks an elbow strike from Sazuki.
A hook to the body from Sazuki.
Sazuki breaks the clinch.
Henrykowski connects with a body shot that sends Sazuki's belly button to the back. Henrykowski throws a right hand that misses
and Sazuki counters with a head kick. That will keep Henrykowski thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Henrykowski throws a combination that misses and Sazuki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Henrykowski won't be happy with that. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Henrykowski is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Sazuki has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Henrykowski tries to keep at a distance but Sazuki has taken the fight into the clinch. Sazuki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sazuki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Henrykowski throws a lazy uppercut
so Sazuki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Sazuki looking to control the position here, rather than advance. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Henrykowski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sazuki is controlling him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamikaze Sazuki dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Sazuki walks into a stiff left hand from Henrykowski. Sazuki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. A lull in the action here as Sazuki stalls from top position. Sazuki tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Henrykowski prevents Sazuki from improving position. Sazuki working the ground and pound but Henrykowski is defending the strikes. Henrykowski is pushing Sazuki's head away, looking to escape. Sazuki manages to hold on to the position though. Sazuki working the ground and pound but Henrykowski is defending the strikes. Sazuki wants to control but Henrykowski is keeping him busy. Henrykowski prevents Sazuki from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Sazuki stands up and beckons Henrykowski to his feet. Henrykowski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sazuki counters with a single leg into guard. Henrykowski didn't expect that. Henrykowski keeping moving, preventing Sazuki from controlling successfully. Sazuki stops Henrykowski from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sazuki has gone for a leg lock! Henrykowski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sazuki's guard. Sazuki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sazuki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Sazuki is working an open guard so Henrykowski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Henrykowski avoids the head kick by Sazuki.
Sazuki looks to land a combination but Henrykowski avoids it well. Henrykowski pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sazuki back to the cage. Henrykowski follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Henrykowski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Henrykowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sazuki counters by clinching up. Sazuki gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Sazuki won't allow Henrykowski to get back to his feet. Sazuki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Sazuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Henrykowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamikaze Sazuki dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Henrykowski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sazuki counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Sazuki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Henrykowski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Sazuki breaks from the clinch.
Henrykowski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sazuki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Sazuki slowing the pace effectively. Sazuki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. No joy there for Henrykowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Henrykowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Sazuki is trying to drag Henrykowski to the mat but Henrykowski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Sazuki tries to pull guard but Henrykowski holds him up against the cage and eventually Sazuki drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamikaze Sazuki. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sazuki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sazuki closes the distance and clinches. Henrykowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Sazuki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Henrykowski pulls him back up using the underhooks. Sazuki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Henrykowski just stands there and leans against the cage. Sazuki tries to pull guard but Henrykowski won't allow it.
Sazuki lands a nice shot to the body. Henrykowski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sazuki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Henrykowski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Sazuki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Michal Henrykowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Henrykowski closes the distance looking to clinch and Sazuki counters with a lovely straight right hand! Sazuki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Henrykowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sazuki somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Henrykowski misses with an uppercut. Henrykowski misses the body punch and Sazuki counters by moving into the clinch. Sazuki keeps control of Henrykowski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Sazuki tries to pull guard but Henrykowski holds him up against the cage and eventually Sazuki drops back down to his feet.
Henrykowski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Michal Henrykowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Sazuki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Henrykowski smiles and moves away.
Henrykowski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Henrykowski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sazuki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Sazuki wants the takedown. Henrykowski is fighting it off but Sazuki persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Henrykowski's guard against the cage. Sazuki tries to free his leg and advance position but Henrykowski is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sazuki looking to sit in guard and control but Henrykowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Henrykowski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Henrykowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Sazuki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Henrykowski throws a sloppy body shot
and Sazuki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Henrykowski is trying to stand up here but Sazuki is controlling him well. Kamikaze Sazuki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Sazuki tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Sazuki trying to control from half guard but Henrykowski is working away. Sazuki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight! Kamikaze Sazuki showed his dominance in that final round. Well Sazuki 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamikaze Sazuki!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Grobovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Fujiwara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sergei Grobovski! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Fujiwara! The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fujiwara has a takedown stuffed. Grobovski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fujiwara. Fujiwara tries for a takedown but Grobovski circles away easily so Grobovski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Sergei Grobovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenji Fujiwara. Grobovski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Grobovski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Fujiwara is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Grobovski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grobovski tries to get out of the position. Grobovski is not content to let Fujiwara control the position. Grobovski trying to hold on to Fujiwara's head to control him but Fujiwara postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Grobovski wants to get back to full guard. Fujiwara wants to free his trapped foot but Grobovski is holding on for dear life with his legs. Fujiwara is keen to just control but Grobovski is a slippery customer.
Kenji Fujiwara has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Grobovski throws a nice head kick!
Grobovski rushes Fujiwara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Grobovski pulls guard successfully.
Grobovski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fujiwara on the ground. Fujiwara stopping the sweep attempt from Grobovski.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Grobovski wants to hit a switch here but Fujiwara passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Grobovski there! Fujiwara trying to control but he's not successful this time. The referee warns Grobovski that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fujiwara avoids the attempt from Grobovski to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fujiwara looking to control but Grobovski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Grobovski holds on to Fujiwara around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks. Fujiwara misses with a head shot. Grobovski has given up his back here.
Fujiwara is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Will Fujiwara go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's four minutes gone in the round. Grobovski rolls, trying to escape but Fujiwara keeps control of the position.
Even with his hooks in, Fujiwara manages to miss with strikes from the back. Grobovski is trying to stand back up. Fujiwara not allowing Grobovski to control his hands. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Grobovski dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Grobovski lands a head kick. Fujiwara smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Fujiwara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grobovski can pounce on him.
Grobovski moves into the clinch. Grobovski gets control of Fujiwara's arms and successfully pulls guard. Grobovski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Grobovski keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully. Grobovski has his feet on Fujiwara's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Fujiwara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grobovski tries to avoid it but Fujiwara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grobovski to the ground. Grobovski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Grobovski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fujiwara's waist but Fujiwara gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grobovski off to one side. Grobovski circles away from the clinch attempt and Grobovski counters with a nice body kick.
Fujiwara is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fujiwara closes the distance but Grobovski moves to the side and Grobovski counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Grobovski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Grobovski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Grobovski shoots in for a takedown but Fujiwara shows good takedown defense. Grobovski has closed the distance and engaged Fujiwara in a clinch.
Grobovski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grobovski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fujiwara wants to get back to his feet. Grobovski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fujiwara has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Grobovski fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Grobovski tries to advance to mount but can't. A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fujiwara wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land. Grobovski tries to advance to mount but Fujiwara denies him. Grobovski throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Fujiwara works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. Grobovski wants to work for an arm triangle but Fujiwara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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. Grobovski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Fujiwara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grobovski. Fujiwara is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Grobovski content to control rather than advance. Grobovski with the ground and pound but Fujiwara uses the opportunity to regain guard. Grobovski sitting in guard, not really doing much. Grobovski has gone for a leg lock! Fujiwara slips out almost immediately though and dives into Grobovski's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Grobovski dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fujiwara gets tackled into the cage by Grobovski. Grobovski maintains the clinch. Grobovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Fujiwara misses with a takedown attempt - Grobovski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Fujiwara throws a leg kick and Grobovski counters by moving into the clinch. Grobovski can't get the takedown.
Grobovski breaks the clinch.
Grobovski tries to clinch up. Fujiwara throws a lazy head kick and Grobovski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Fujiwara wants to get back to striking at distance but Grobovski won't allow it.
Grobovski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Fujiwara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Grobovski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fujiwara walks away with a smile on his face. Grobovski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Grobovski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Grobovski trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fujiwara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Fujiwara trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Grobovski seems content to control. Grobovski 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.
Grobovski controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Grobovski is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Fujiwara manages to get to full guard. Grobovski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Grobovski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fujiwara is keeping the position for now. Fujiwara is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Grobovski gets full guard. Fujiwara wants to control from the top but Grobovski keeps moving. Fujiwara stopping the sweep attempt from Grobovski. Fujiwara trying to stand up but can't free himself from Grobovski's guard. Grobovski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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. Grobovski'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.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sergei Grobovski just wasn't active enough. Grobovski drives through and clinches with Fujiwara against the cage.
Grobovski fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Grobovski. That's going to take a lot out of him. Grobovski successfully pulls guard.
Kenji Fujiwara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Sergei Grobovski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Fujiwara won't allow Grobovski to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Sergei Grobovski showed his dominance in that final round. Well Grobovski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Grobovski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Combos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jeff Combos has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jeff Combos seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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139 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Combos! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dean Howard! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Combos tries to clinch but Howard moves out of range. Combos jabs at Howard's body. Combos works the jab nicely. Howard gets the takedown into side control. Combos is positioning himself to get back to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Howard working the body and head with strikes. Howard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Howard works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Howard working the ground and pound. Howard lands a few punches from side control. Howard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Howard scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Combos to see if he's OK. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Combos throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. Howard in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Combos struggling a bit here. Howard connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Combos some visible discomfort.
That's one minute gone in the round. Combos tries to escape but Howard is in control. Combos on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Howard scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Combos to see if he's OK.
Combos is rocked! Howard creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Howard gets to mount! Combos was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Howard raining down hammerfists from mount. Combos takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Combos is bucking up trying to escape but Howard cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Oh Combos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Howard with shots to the head and body - Combos looks very uncomfortable down there. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Howard unloading with bombs! Howard breaks from Combos's wrist control and lands an elbow. Combos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Howard on the ground. Howard postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Combos in real trouble here! The ref calls for Combos to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Howard!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henry Beninth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jojo Mfaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Beninth! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jojo Mfaki! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Beninth throws a front kick aimed at Mfaki's knee but Mfaki avoids it well. Beninth tries to clinch but fails miserably and Mfaki counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Beninth has hold of Mfaki's hands but Mfaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Mfaki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Beninth looking for submissions off his back. Beninth trying to control here.
Mfaki is trying to control. Beninth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Mfaki wants to pass to mount but Beninth is defending the position. Beninth has hold of Mfaki's hands but Mfaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Beninth trying to hold on to Mfaki's head to control him but Mfaki postures up.
Mfaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beninth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Mfaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Beninth trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mfaki wants to control but Beninth is keeping him busy. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mfaki looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Beninth makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Beninth. Mfaki lands a couple of decent looking shots. Mfaki lands a couple of decent looking shots. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Mfaki has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Beninth to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mfaki is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Beninth pulls down on the head and he's put Mfaki to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Henry Beninth!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gangster Samurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clay kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Slipknot- Only One. Andrew Clay could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gangster Samurai's chin.
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrew Clay! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gangster Samurai! The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Clay tries to sprawl but Samurai drives through with a takedown into half guard. Samurai is trying to control. Clay wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Samurai performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Samurai wants to pass to mount but Clay is defending the position. Samurai is trying to control. Clay wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Samurai slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gangster Samurai was stalling too much, according to the referee. Clay connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Clay lands a nice shot that snaps Samurai's head back.
Clay connects with a right hand. Samurai shakes it off. Nice straight punches there by Clay. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clay. Samurai fails with the takedown and Clay counters with a big right hand! Oh Samurai is in trouble here! Clay follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Clay!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Davey Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sun Tzu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davey Knox could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sun Tzu's chin.
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165 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Davey Knox! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sun Tzu! The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tzu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Knox. That did some damage! Tzu throws out a powerful jab. Tzu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Davey Knox has been cut. A chopping leg kick lands by Tzu. Tzu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Knox. Tzu jabs Knox to the body, keeping him at a distance. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Tzu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Knoxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Knox is rocked! Tzu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Knox's head. Oh Knox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Tzu! Knox is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sun Tzu!
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