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SKFC 8 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shadow Deathgrip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Rising (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shadow Deathgrip could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mister Rising's chin.
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180 lbs
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174 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shadow Deathgrip!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mister Rising!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rising misses with a head kick.
Deathgrip with a poor takedown
and Rising counters with a head kick.
Deathgrip with a poor takedown
and Rising counters with an outside leg kick.
Rising tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rising throws a head kick that misses.
Shadow Deathgrip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rising misses with a head kick.
Deathgrip falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rising connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Deathgrip drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rising can't do much from the bottom here.
Rising is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Deathgrip looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Rising's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deathgrip throws a strike aimed at the side of Rising's head but Rising avoids it well.
Deathgrip is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rising knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Deathgrip is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rising knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rising is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Deathgrip is controlling him well.
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.
Deathgrip in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rising pushes Deathgrip away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Deathgrip gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Deathgrip lands a nice forearm strike.
Deathgrip is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rising has escaped the position, nice work there.
Deathgrip is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rising is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rising really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Deathgrip. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rising is looking to reverse the position.
An elbow from Deathgrip crashes against the mat.
Rising tries to bench press Deathgrip off him but Deathgrip keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rising manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Deathgrip 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.
Deathgrip is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rising is just riding it out for now. Deathgrip eventually gives up the hold.
Rising tries to get to full guard but Deathgrip has control of the leg.
Deathgrip in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Rising tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Deathgrip!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shadow Deathgrip!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chester Crester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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224 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, King Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chester Crester!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Chester Crester has been cut.
Crester looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Jones feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Crester sprawling to the canvas! Crester rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jones finish him?!
Crester takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crester looks gassed!
Jones catches Crester with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Crester forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). King Jones!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Balls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gangster Samurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Balls could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gangster Samurai's chin.
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277 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Balls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gangster Samurai!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Samurai.
Jeff Balls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Balls.
Samurai closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Balls quickly recovers to half guard.
Samurai has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Balls defend it? Samurai steps over the head and cranks it - Balls is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Samurai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gangster Samurai!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Los Loco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Boxer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Los Loco's chin.
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277 lbs
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290 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Prefers standup |
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World class MT
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Boxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Los Loco!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loco feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boxer's calf.
Jeff Boxer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Loco holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Loco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Boxer can't break the clinch.
Boxer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loco's elbow.
Boxer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Loco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boxer blocks it with crossed arms.
Boxer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Loco is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Loco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boxer.
Boxer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Loco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Loco landing knees to the head.
It looks like Jeff Boxer has been cut.
Loco throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Loco takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Boxer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Boxer misses with some punches.
Loco misses with some punches.
Boxer letting Loco take a breather here.
Loco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Boxer.
Loco looks gassed!
Boxer misses with some punches.
Boxer stalling in the clinch but Loco improves position.
Boxer wants to get back to striking at distance but Loco won't allow it.
Boxer trying to control the position but instead, Loco has worked for underhooks and has pushed Boxer into the cage.
Loco keeps control of Boxer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Loco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Loco misses with a knee to the head.
Loco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boxer wants to stall.
Boxer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boxer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boxer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boxer swings wildly with an uppercut but Loco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boxer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Loco looking to throw knees to the head but Boxer is blocking nicely.
Loco missing with knees to the body.
Boxer throws a head punch that misses.
Boxer misses with a body punch.
Loco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boxer avoiding damage as Loco throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loco misses with an elbow over the top.
Loco tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Boxer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boxer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boxer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Loco up against the cage.
Boxer is trying to push Loco away but Loco has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Boxer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boxer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Boxer.
Still in the clinch, Boxer scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Boxer fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Boxer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boxer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boxer digs a right hand into Loco's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Loco's gas tank.
Boxer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boxer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boxer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boxer tries to circle away but Loco has him pinned against the cage.
Boxer digs a right hand underneath Loco's ribcage. Loco let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boxer misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Boxer fails to land.
Loco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boxer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boxer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loco's elbow.
Loco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boxer blocks it with crossed arms.
Boxer throws a head punch that misses.
Boxer pushes Loco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boxer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Loco is keeping busy.
Boxer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Loco keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boxer's efforts to push away.
Loco looking to slow down the pace here.
Boxer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boxer has a couple of punches blocked by Loco.
Loco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boxer avoids it.
Boxer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boxer tries to work over Loco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boxer works on Loco's body with a couple of short punches.
Boxer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Loco using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boxer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boxer misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Boxer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer taking a breather.
Loco is struggling to control the position.
Boxer misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Boxer.
A right hook to the body lands for Boxer.
Boxer can't break the clinch.
Boxer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boxer scores with a shoulder strike.
Boxer lands a left hand.
Boxer lands a hook that snaps the head of Loco backwards.
Boxer tries to break the clinch but Loco is controlling the position.
Boxer throws a head punch that misses.
Boxer throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Boxer.
Boxer is looking to control Loco's arms but Loco gets an underhook and turns him. Now Boxer has his back to the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Loco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boxer.
Loco tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boxer lands a shot to the body.
Boxer presses Loco against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Boxer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Boxer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Boxer throws a looping overhand right but Loco ducks down to avoid it.
Boxer connects with a body shot.
Loco doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice shot by Boxer.
Loco is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Boxer misses.
Loco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Loco on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Loco is still on wobbly legs! Can Boxer finish him?
Boxer jabs at Loco's body.
Loco seems to have recovered his senses.
Boxer feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Loco sprawling to the canvas! Loco rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Boxer finish him?!
Some wild striking there from Boxer.
OH! Loco has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Boxer smells blood and charges in for the finish! Boxer unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Loco sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jeff Boxer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masaaki Yamaguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ivan Drago Rules the World . Masaaki Yamaguchi told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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260 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivan Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masaaki Yamaguchi!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamaguchi misses with a double jab
enabling Drago to counter with a crisp jab.
Drago scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yamaguchi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Drago comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Yamaguchi stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Drago is on him like rabid pit bull! Yamaguchi slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Drago!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oda Hattori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dantae Funete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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182 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oda Hattori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dantae Funete!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funete avoids the head kick by Hattori.
Hattori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Funete closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hattori tries to improve position but can't.
Funete working the head and body with strikes.
Funete creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hattori is rocked!
Funete lands a strong strike to the head of Hattori. That's dazed him! Funete looking to finish here. Hattori is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Funete lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dantae Funete!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bob Sissokho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cice Salace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cice Salace is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bob Sissokho!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cice Salace!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sissokho throws a nice looking combination but Salace bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sissokho misses with a wild combination.
Sissokho throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salace fails with the takedown
and Sissokho counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sissokho's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sissokho duly obliges.
Sissokho connects with a body shot that sends Salace's belly button to the back.
Salace gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Sissokho to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sissokho throws a right and a left that Salace avoids nicely.
Salace with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sissokho to score with a decent uppercut.
Bob Sissokho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salace shoots and misses
and Sissokho counters with a left and a right that stings Salace.
Bob Sissokho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cice Salace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salace gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sissokho counters with a left to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Sissokho. Those never looked like landing.
Salace shoots and misses
and Sissokho counters with a three punch combo that has Salace backing up. Salace nods at Sissokho to acknowledge the strikes.
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.
Salace darts in trying to clinch
and Sissokho counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Salace thinking.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salace misses with a takedown
enabling Sissokho to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Sissokho dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
No joy there for Sissokho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Salace moves to clinch but Sissokho breaks away
and Sissokho counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sissokho.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salace shoots and misses
and Sissokho counters with a series of strikes. Salace will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sissokho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Salace looks to clinch
and Sissokho counters with a nice body shot.
Sissokho jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
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.
Salace closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sissokho counters with a two punch combo.
Sissokho scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sissokho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sissokho misses with the combination.
Salace has his takedown stuffed
and Sissokho counters with a three punch combo that has Salace backing up. Salace nods at Sissokho to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sloppy strikes from Sissokho. Those never looked like landing.
Sissokho lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Salace backs up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salace fails with the takedown
and Sissokho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Sissokho dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sissokho looks to land a combination but Salace avoids it well.
Sissokho lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Salace with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sissokho counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salace takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salace shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sissokho's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Salace tries to free his leg and advance position but Sissokho is retaining full guard.
Salace slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Salace in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Sissokho is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cice Salace!
Cice Salace is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jaddie Sedfenor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sedfenor comes to the cage accompanied by graveyard symphony. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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23
155 lbs
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22
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Decent boxing
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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 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaddie Sedfenor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anderson Alves!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves is looking to clinch.
Sedfenor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sedfenor is just content to waste time from the top position. Alves takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sedfenor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sedfenor is looking to stand up but Alves won't let him.
Sedfenor stays in close to Alves's body and controls the position.
Sedfenor tries to free his leg and advance position but Alves is retaining full guard.
Alves pushes Sedfenor off and scrambles back to his feet.
Sedfenor has his takedown stuffed
and Alves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sedfenor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alves counters with a nice body shot.
Sedfenor is breathing heavily.
Alves has closed the distance and engaged Sedfenor in a clinch.
Alves working hard to break the clinch.
Alves leaning against his opponent.
Sedfenor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alves is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sedfenor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alves pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaddie Sedfenor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alves is stalling here.
Alves is trying to break the clinch but Sedfenor has him pressed against the cage.
Sedfenor is working for takedown but Alves is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alves gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sedfenor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves lands a hook that snaps the head of Sedfenor backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alves.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alves tries to break the clinch but Sedfenor is controlling the position.
A short left from Alves.
Sedfenor prevents Alves from breaking the clinch.
Alves stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sedfenor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alves avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alves wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alves is trying to break free.
Sedfenor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alves wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sedfenor up against the cage.
Alves can't break the clinch.
Sedfenor takes a shot to the head.
Alves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sedfenor backwards.
Alves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alves has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sedfenor uses from the top position.
Alves wants to stand up but Sedfenor is controlling him.
Alves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sedfenor throws and elbow that misses. Alves uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sedfenor's guard. Nice move by Alves!
Sedfenor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alves must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
Alves trying to move into half guard but instead Sedfenor has managed to sweep!
Sedfenor won't allow Alves to get back to his feet.
Sedfenor trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Sedfenor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alves wants to stand up but Sedfenor is controlling him.
Sedfenor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Alves dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sedfenor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sedfenor circles away from the clinch attempt.
A lazy left from Alves finds it's target.
Alves moves in looking to clinch but Sedfenor pushes him off.
Alves throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Alves does it's job there.
Alves tries to clinch up but Sedfenor circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sedfenor throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Alves counter with a right hand.
Alves lands the left hand.
Sedfenor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sedfenor takes one on the button.
Sedfenor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves with a jab.
Sedfenor misses with a takedown
and Alves counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaddie Sedfenor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alves.
Alves is stalling here.
Sedfenor fails to pull guard.
Alves working hard to break the clinch.
Sedfenor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alves's efforts to push away.
Sedfenor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alves walks away with a smile on his face. Sedfenor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alves closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Alves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sedfenor has him pressed against the cage.
Alves lands with a right to the head.
Sedfenor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alves scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alves has had enough of the clinch but Sedfenor keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Alves.
Alves lands a body shot.
Alves tries to break free but Sedfenor pushes him back against the cage.
Alves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sedfenor backwards.
Alves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alves scores with a nice right hand.
Alves pushes Sedfenor up against the cage in a clinch.
Alves is trying to force a seperation but Sedfenor has the dominant position.
Alves lands a right hand.
Alves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves wants to get back to striking at distance but Sedfenor won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Alves.
Sedfenor takes a shot to the head.
Sedfenor drags the fight down to the ground.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Sedfenor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sedfenor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alves.
Alves looking to sit in guard and control but Sedfenor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Sedfenor from controlling successfully.
Alves has his foot on Sedfenor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sedfenor works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sedfenor passes into half guard.
Sedfenor drops an elbow to the side of Alves's head.
Alves wants to improve his position but Sedfenor is controlling well.
Alves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alves gets back to full guard.
Sedfenor trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Alves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The crowd cheers as Alves lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sedfenor doesn't seem phased though.
Alves darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alves throws a body punch but Sedfenor moves out of range.
Alves lands a nice looking body shot.
Alves lands a right hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Alves.
Alves throws out a powerful jab.
Sedfenor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jaddie Sedfenor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stalling in the clinch from Alves.
Sedfenor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sedfenor has Alves pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alves manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alves manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alves looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alves is trying to stall.
Alves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alves clinches.
Alves is stalling here.
Alves throws a head punch that misses.
Sedfenor fails to pull guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Alves on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alves looking to stall.
Still in the clinch, Alves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alves has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sedfenor ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sedfenor no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sedfenor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alves being controlled here momentarily.
Sedfenor is trying to keep Alves in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves wants to control from the top but Sedfenor keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sedfenor trying to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jaddie Sedfenor has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Alves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alves scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alves ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alves no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sedfenor trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves wants to sweep but no luck.
Sedfenor wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
Anderson Alves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Alves is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sedfenor drops back, looking for a kneebar! Alves looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Alves looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Alves!
Alves trying to control the position but Sedfenor is working away.
Jaddie Sedfenor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alves wants to take a breather but Sedfenor manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Alves.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Alves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alves 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Alves!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shinaya Ako Bruaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Brewster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brewster comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Way of the Fist kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Shinaya Ako Bruaa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinaya Ako Bruaa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chad Brewster!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bruaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brewster manages to avoid it.
Brewster gets the takedown into side control.
Brewster thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bruaa is trying to get back to half guard.
Brewster tries for a kimura but Bruaa is defending well.
Brewster thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brewster tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brewster has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brewster working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruaa stops Brewster from passing to mount.
Brewster swings around for an armbar but Bruaa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brewster's guard.
Bruaa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brewster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brewster controls Bruaa momentarily but Bruaa frees himself.
Bruaa preventing the sweep.
Bruaa controlling from the top position.
Bruaa connects with a couple of short punches.
Bruaa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewster has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bruaa has passed into side control.
Brewster tries to improve position but can't.
Bruaa looks up at the clock and then as Brewster takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bruaa smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Brewster is looking for a sweep.
Brewster looking for a sweep but Bruaa has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Brewster in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bruaa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brewster sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bruaa controlling the pace.
Brewster tries to get to full guard but Bruaa has control of the leg.
Brewster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewster is looking to improve his position.
Brewster is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brewster tries to roll over but Bruaa keeps him under control.
Bruaa controlling the action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Shinaya Ako Bruaa.
Brewster shoots and misses
and Bruaa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brewster won't be happy with that.
Brewster prevents Bruaa from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bruaa is looking to take a break and control but Brewster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brewster manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bruaa's best efforts.
Brewster manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bruaa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brewster keeping moving, preventing Bruaa from controlling successfully.
Bruaa stopping the sweep attempt from Brewster.
Brewster throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bruaa escapes and throws Brewster's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Brewster is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinaya Ako Bruaa dominated that round.
That's time! Bruaa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bruaa misses with a body kick.
Brewster is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brewster misses with a takedown
and Bruaa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brewster thinking.
Brewster tries for a takedown but Bruaa circles away easily
and Bruaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Brewster is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bruaa.
Brewster with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bruaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shinaya Ako Bruaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Brewster.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bruaa, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brewster.
Shinaya Ako Bruaa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bruaa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brewster counters with a shoot takedown. Bruaa fights it but they end up in guard.
Bruaa is pulling down on Brewster's head. It's preventing any offense from Brewster, at least for the moment.
Brewster is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bruaa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bruaa has escaped and now he's on top!
Bruaa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bruaa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bruaa chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruaa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brewster escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bruaa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bruaa stays in close to Brewster's body and controls the position.
Brewster manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Brewster wants to finish this one by submission but Bruaa is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Brewster.
Brewster goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bruaa is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruaa looking to pass the guard.
Bruaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Brewster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bruaa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bruaa stands and throws Brewster's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brewster manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brewster is trying to control but can't.
Bruaa controlling the action here.
Bruaa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brewster knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brewster tries to roll over but Bruaa keeps him under control.
Bruaa working the head and body with strikes.
Shinaya Ako Bruaa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brewster wants to improve his position but Bruaa is controlling well.
Brewster trying to control but Bruaa postures up.
Brewster is breathing heavily.
Brewster is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinaya Ako Bruaa dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Brewster moves forwards but Bruaa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brewster blocks a jab.
Shinaya Ako Bruaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruaa throws a head kick but Brewster moves out of range.
Bruaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brewster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bruaa misses with the combination.
Bruaa connects with a right hand. Brewster shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruaa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruaa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brewster counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bruaa won't be happy with that.
Bruaa stops Brewster from passing to mount.
Bruaa manages to get back to half guard.
Bruaa is trying to get back to full guard.
Bruaa is in trouble now - Brewster has advanced to mount!
Bruaa tries to lock up and control but Brewster gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brewster wants to take his opponent's back but Bruaa doesn't allow it.
Brewster looking for a guillotine from mount but Bruaa is having none of it.
Brewster moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bruaa has worked his arm free - good work by Bruaa!
Brewster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewster tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bruaa manages to get back to half guard.
Bruaa trying to control but Brewster postures up.
Bruaa is looking to improve his position.
Brewster is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bruaa is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewster moves nicely into side control.
Bruaa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brewster's best efforts.
Bruaa is trying to control but can't.
Bruaa wants to improve his position but Brewster is controlling well.
Brewster is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bruaa wants to get back to his feet.
Brewster is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brewster trying to pass the guard but Bruaa defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brewster is working for a submission of some sort.
Bruaa gets back to full guard.
Brewster passes Bruaa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brewster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bruaa defends it well.
Brewster is looking for a kimura here.
Bruaa tries to get to full guard but Brewster has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Brewster really 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.
Bruaa throws a shot to the body.
Bruaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Brewster.
Brewster has his takedown stuffed
and Bruaa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brewster won't be happy with that.
Bruaa happy to just control the position for now.
Brewster sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewster is looking to get back to full guard here but Bruaa has managed to pass to side control instead.
Brewster tries to bench press Bruaa off him but Bruaa keeps the position.
Brewster is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The referee asks Bruaa politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bruaa prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bruaa has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Brewster tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bruaa controlling his opponent.
Bruaa raining down hammerfists from mount.
Brewster can't escape the position.
Bruaa lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Brewster working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruaa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brewster is in a horrible position here. Bruaa smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bruaa lands a big shot there that rocks Brewster but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bruaa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brewster is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brewster regains half guard.
Bruaa passes into side control, despite Brewster's attempt to control the position.
Bruaa wants to control but Brewster is keeping him busy.
Bruaa tries to move into full mount but can't pass Brewster's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewster seems a little lost for a moment, as Bruaa dominates the positioning.
Brewster is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bruaa connects with a decent elbow.
Bruaa is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Brewster will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Brewster tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bruaa is chipping away with strikes.
Brewster tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brewster regains half guard.
Brewster is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruaa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bruaa'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.
Brewster won't allow Bruaa to pass to mount.
Bruaa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Brewster working to try and regain half guard.
Bruaa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brewster is looking to escape.
Brewster can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinaya Ako Bruaa had his way with Chad Brewster in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Brewster is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bruaa.
Bruaa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brewster napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Brewster is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bruaa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Brewster tries to get to full guard but Bruaa has control of the leg.
Brewster is trying to control but can't.
Brewster is looking for a sweep. Bruaa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brewster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brewster trying to control from the bottom.
Brewster is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewster is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bruaa jumps into side control!
Bruaa advances to mount.
Bruaa controlling from mount.
Bruaa has control of Brewster's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Brewster regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bruaa landing strikes from the mount.
Brewster tries to hold on but Bruaa postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruaa controlling the pace for now.
Bruaa prevents Brewster from getting the reversal.
Bruaa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brewster is looking to escape.
Brewster is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bruaa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brewster working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewster is squirming around, avoiding Bruaa's attempts to control the action.
Bruaa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brewster wants to control but Bruaa is having none of it.
Brewster manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bruaa is looking to take a break and control but Brewster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bruaa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brewster knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brewster is looking to control Bruaa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brewster avoid being mounted?
Brewster is looking for a sweep. Bruaa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brewster has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bruaa is working away from the top position though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bruaa throws a head kick that misses.
Bruaa misses with a body kick.
Bruaa misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Bruaa.
Brewster tries for a takedown but Bruaa circles away easily
and Bruaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinaya Ako Bruaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bruaa 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:46
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinaya Ako Bruaa!
Shinaya Ako Bruaa retains his middleweight title!
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