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SMMA 26 - Mitchell v Gay One PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jefferson Alexandre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferson Alexandre will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jefferson Alexandre!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandre closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hawk to the mat! Hawk manages to get full guard.
Hawk wants to sweep here but Alexandre controlling him for the moment.
Hawk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hawk wants to sweep here but Alexandre controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawk wants to stand and escape but Alexandre is having none of it.
Alexandre slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Alexandre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alexandre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hawk looking for a guillotine here but Alexandre defends easily.
Alexandre sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jefferson Alexandre.
Hawk shoots and misses
and Alexandre counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hawk's guard now.
Alexandre looking to pass the guard.
Alexandre slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Alexandre wants to pass the guard but Hawk is keeping the position.
Hawk being controlled here, momentarily.
Alexandre is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jefferson Alexandre.
Hawk misses with a takedown
and Alexandre counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alexandre.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexandre controlling from the top position.
Alexandre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alexandre lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alexandre decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Alexandre walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hawk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandre pushes Hawk up against the cage in a clinch.
Hawk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hawk scores with a takedown into Alexandre's guard.
Hawk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alexandre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hawk is breathing heavily.
Alexandre wants to get back to his feet but Hawk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hawk drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alexandre manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hawk has Alexandre in his guard.
Alexandre distracts Hawk with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hawk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alexandre sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alexandre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alexandre avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hawk looking for a sweep. Not yet Hawk, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexandre sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hawk is working an open guard so Alexandre takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jefferson Alexandre dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alexandre closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hawk's guard.
Alexandre controls from within his opponent's guard.
Alexandre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hawk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alexandre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alexandre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alexandre stands up from Hawk's guard - Alexandre perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hawk fails with the takedown
and Alexandre counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hawk won't be happy with that.
Alexandre controlling from side mount.
Hawk struggling a bit here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hawk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alexandre takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Alexandre works his way into full mount!
Alexandre is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hawk can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk is looking to get to half guard.
Alexandre landing strikes, looking to finish!
Alexandre controlling the pace for now.
Alexandre working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Alexandre landing punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandre sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandre is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hawk wants to hold on but Alexandre pushes him away.
Alexandre with a couple of short strikes.
Alexandre looking to finish Hawk with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hawk!
Hawk tries to control Alexandre's body but Alexandre pushes him off. Hawk squirms to his side and now Alexandre has his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk can't escape the position.
Hawk is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hawk trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alexandre controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jefferson Alexandre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Alexandre shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hawk's guard.
Alexandre stands and steps away. Hawk gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Alexandre throws a low kick but Hawk avoids it.
Alexandre shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Alexandre with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hawk is pressing down on Alexandre's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hawk has a closed guard, preventing Alexandre from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexandre is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandre looking to pass the guard.
Hawk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alexandre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alexandre's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alexandre stopping the sweep attempt from Hawk.
Alexandre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alexandre looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alexandre is in close to Hawk's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hawk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alexandre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alexandre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alexandre is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alexandre working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hawk's head.
Alexandre sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandre cracks Hawk with a solid left hand.
Alexandre's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hawk is looking to sweep but instead, Alexandre has passed into half guard.
Hawk wants to improve his position but Alexandre is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Alexandre in particular looking to stall.
Alexandre is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandre is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Alexandre looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mike Hawk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawk is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Alexandre is tapping! Great win for Hawk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Hawk!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pain comes to the cage accompanied by Indestructible. Gray has chosen That Ain't Classy as his entrance music. Max Pain had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Pain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roy Gray!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray throws out a loose jab but Pain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gray shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pain wants to get back to full guard.
Gray controlling the action here.
Pain wants to get back to full guard.
Pain is not content to let Gray control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pain manages to get to full guard.
Gray stays in close to Pain's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Roy Gray.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pain enables Gray to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pain manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pain wants to sweep here but Gray controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gray is looking to take a break and control but Pain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pain trying to control here.
Gray is trying to control. Pain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Roy Gray wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pain throws out the jab.
Pain swats away the attempt to clinch by Gray.
Gray tries to clinch up but Pain circles away and keeps his distance.
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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gray slips under a jab.
Gray darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gray fails to land the takedown.
Gray shoots in looking for a takedown. Pain tries to sprawl out of it but Gray keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pain manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gray looks gassed!
Gray takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pain throws an overhand right that lands on Gray's shoulder, as Gray tries to avoid the shot.
Roy Gray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gray staying out of range there.
Gray gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Roy Gray has been cut.
Pain connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray slips a jab and a cross from Pain.
Pain misses with a straight left.
Pain stuns Gray with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pain scores with a decent looking hook.
Gray throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pain's waist but Pain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gray off to one side.
Max Pain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Gray.
Gray walks into a jab.
Gray avoids the body shot from Pain.
Gray tries to clinch but Pain moves out of range.
A slow jab from Pain misses its intended target.
Pain jabs at Gray's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pain scores with a three punch combo!
Pain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gray wants to clinch up but Pain keeps it at a distance.
Gray showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pain swings for the body but Gray moves out of range.
A slow jab from Pain misses its intended target.
Gray misses with a body kick.
A lazy left from Gray finds it's target.
Gray tries for a takedown but Pain circles away easily
and Pain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pain.
Pain jabs Gray right on the nose. Gray blinks but takes it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gray fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pain misses with a body shot.
Gray takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Pain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy Gray's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gray has a takedown stuffed.
Gray throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Pain to counter with a crisp jab.
Gray fails with a takedown attempt.
Pain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pain throws a combination. Gray tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That has opened up Roy Gray's cut even more.
Gray shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gray showed some decent athleticism there.
Pain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pain is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gray is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pain is desperately trying to improve his position but Gray has a good base and remains in mount.
Gray cracks Pain with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gray pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pain is working to get back to half guard.
Gray tries to control but Pain wriggling away.
Pain holds on for dear life.
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.
Pain is looking to improve his position but Gray isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gray lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pain regains half guard.
Pain is staying active underneath Gray, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pain looking for submissions off his back.
Pain wants to improve his position but Gray is controlling well.
Gray really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gray wants to free his trapped foot but Pain is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pain.
Pain looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Gray is defending well. Pain quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Gray has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Pain celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Pain!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hanamichi Sakuragi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin San (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). San has chosen Voices as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Hanamichi Sakuragi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hanamichi Sakuragi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jin San!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
San fails with the takedown
and Sakuragi counters with a single leg into guard. San didn't expect that.
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.
San looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
San keeping full guard, as Sakuragi tries to pass.
Sakuragi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sakuragi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for San on the ground.
Sakuragi thows a big elbow that misses.
Sakuragi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sakuragi postures up.
Sakuragi scoring with punches to the head and body.
San being controlled here, momentarily.
Sakuragi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuragi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sakuragi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sakuragi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sakuragi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on San, up you get!
Sakuragi looking to score a takedown here. San is defending well but Sakuragi drives through and ends up in San's guard.
Sakuragi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sakuragi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sakuragi with a nice head shot there.
Sakuragi stands up over San, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sakuragi scoring with some ground and pound.
Sakuragi connects with a couple of short punches.
Sakuragi with a nice head shot there.
San is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sakuragi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sakuragi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Sakuragi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sakuragi stands and throws San's legs to the side, diving into side control.
San taking a bit of punishment here - Sakuragi scoring with strikes.
Sakuragi scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuragi lands a nice forearm strike.
Sakuragi grinds an elbow into San's temple.
Sakuragi is working San over with some ground and pound from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sakuragi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San taking punishment in the form of punches.
San is rocked!
Sakuragi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sakuragi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sakuragi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sakuragi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
San can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Sakuragi stalls from top position.
Sakuragi is putting a hurting on San here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sakuragi is chipping away with strikes.
Sakuragi has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sakuragi landing strikes from the mount and San is in trouble!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sakuragi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakuragi with a couple of short strikes.
Sakuragi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakuragi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanamichi Sakuragi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sakuragi shoots in and gets a takedown into San's guard.
Sakuragi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sakuragi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sakuragi working some strikes from top position.
Sakuragi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sakuragi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sakuragi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
San is breathing heavily.
Sakuragi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hanamichi Sakuragi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sakuragi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuragi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down San for as long as he can get away with.
Sakuragi advances to half guard.
Sakuragi controlling the action here.
San wants to get back to his feet.
Sakuragi lands with a punch from half guard.
Sakuragi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks San with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sakuragi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuragi raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sakuragi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can San hang on?
Sakuragi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that San can do to turn this around?
Sakuragi landing strikes from the mount.
San is still in real trouble! Can Sakuragi finish him?
Sakuragi lands a big shot there that rocks San but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sakuragi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sakuragi working the ground and pound effectively.
Sakuragi controlling from the full mount.
Sakuragi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish San?
Sakuragi controlling the pace for now.
San seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuragi quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Sakuragi but it's paid off an San is forced to tap! Nice work by Sakuragi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hanamichi Sakuragi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between JJ Kamahawe Ole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodolfo Castaneda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, JJ Kamahawe Ole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rodolfo Castaneda!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castaneda dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kamahawe Ole. That did some damage!
No luck for Kamahawe Ole with that takedown attempt.
Castaneda lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Castaneda leaves Kamahawe Ole with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kamahawe Ole is looking to clinch but Castaneda is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamahawe Ole throws a series of punches but Castaneda moves out of range.
Kamahawe Ole blocks a head kick by Castaneda.
Kamahawe Ole shoots in looking for a takedown but Castaneda manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kamahawe Ole's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JJ Kamahawe Ole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castaneda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kamahawe Ole tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Castaneda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rodolfo Castaneda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Castaneda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamahawe Ole moves away.
Kamahawe Ole tries to clinch up
and Castaneda counters with a head kick that drops Kamahawe Ole to the mat! Kamahawe Ole scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Kamahawe Ole is rocked!
Castaneda throws a sloppy head kick and Kamahawe Ole moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamahawe Ole closes the distance and clinches up with Castaneda, looking for a takedown. Kamahawe Ole pushes Castaneda against the cage but Castaneda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kamahawe Ole misses with a wild combination.
JJ Kamahawe Ole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castaneda lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamahawe Ole fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Castaneda avoids it really well and circles away.
Kamahawe Ole tries to clinch but Castaneda moves away
and Castaneda counters with an outside leg kick.
Kamahawe Ole is breathing heavily.
Castaneda lands a big head kick that sends Kamahawe Ole tumbling to the mat! Castaneda takes a step backwards and waves Kamahawe Ole back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like JJ Kamahawe Ole has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Castaneda.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamahawe Ole tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castaneda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodolfo Castaneda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on JJ Kamahawe Ole's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Castaneda throws a head kick that misses.
Castaneda lands a big head kick that sends Kamahawe Ole tumbling to the mat! Castaneda takes a step backwards and waves Kamahawe Ole back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Kamahawe Ole is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kamahawe Ole misses with a takedown
and Castaneda makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kamahawe Ole really felt that one!
Kamahawe Ole seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamahawe Ole tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castaneda swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Castaneda. Those never looked like landing.
JJ Kamahawe Ole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castaneda lands a big head kick that sends Kamahawe Ole tumbling to the mat! Castaneda takes a step backwards and waves Kamahawe Ole back to his feet - he wants the finish!
JJ Kamahawe Ole's cut is getting worse.
Kamahawe Ole changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Castaneda tries to avoid it but Kamahawe Ole manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Castaneda to the ground. Castaneda escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JJ Kamahawe Ole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castaneda drives through and clinches with Kamahawe Ole against the cage.
Kamahawe Ole tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Castaneda smiles and moves away.
Castaneda lands a big head kick that sends Kamahawe Ole tumbling to the mat! Castaneda takes a step backwards and waves Kamahawe Ole back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kamahawe Ole. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Castaneda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kamahawe Ole will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castaneda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kamahawe Ole moves in looking to clinch but Castaneda pushes him off.
Castaneda swings for the body but Kamahawe Ole moves out of range.
Kamahawe Ole gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Castaneda is trying to maintain a safe position but Kamahawe Ole gets an underhook and turns Castaneda into the cage.
Castaneda prevents the takedown attempt.
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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamahawe Ole.
Kamahawe Ole tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Castaneda wants to stall.
Castaneda missing with knees to the body.
Castaneda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamahawe Ole decides to pull guard.
Kamahawe Ole is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Castaneda frees his head nicely. Oh but Kamahawe Ole has switched to an armbar! Castaneda is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). JJ Kamahawe Ole!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randy Matsushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kratus Pretorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy Matsushima had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.6lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randy Matsushima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kratus Pretorian!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsushima shoots in for a takedown but Pretorian shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Matsushima lands a really nice looking cross but Pretorian seems unphased.
Pretorian takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pretorian gets caught napping as Matsushima dives in and scores a takedown. Pretorian manages to retain guard.
Matsushima is looking to work some ground and pound but Pretorian has wrist control.
Matsushima working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Matsushima stops Pretorian from standing up.
Matsushima with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsushima throwing strikes from guard but Pretorian blocks nicely.
Matsushima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pretorian uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Matsushima shoots in but Pretorian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pretorian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matsushima avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matsushima throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matsushima shoots for a takedown but Pretorian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Matsushima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pretorian throws a right hand that Matsushima ducks under and follows up with a left that Matsushima also avoids with ease.
Pretorian misses with a two punch combination.
Matsushima slips a jab and a cross from Pretorian.
A punch combination from Pretorian misses.
Matsushima shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pretorian as he avoids it easily.
Matsushima is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pretorian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matsushima scores with a jab.
Matsushima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pretorian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pretorian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matsushima gets the takedown into side control.
Pretorian is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Matsushima will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Matsushima in side control, throwing shots but Pretorian defends.
Pretorian is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Matsushima has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Matsushima landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Pretorian bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Pretorian drops his hands momentarily and Matsushima takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matsushima misses with a two punch combination.
Matsushima dives in and grabs Pretorian's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pretorian pushes down on Matsushima's head and hops out.
Pretorian misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pretorian throws a series of punches but Matsushima avoids them all with ease.
Randy Matsushima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pretorian throws a right hand that Matsushima ducks under and follows up with a left that Matsushima also avoids with ease.
Matsushima manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pretorian on his heels. He'll look to pass Pretorian's guard now, I'm sure.
Pretorian has his feet on Matsushima's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Pretorian misses with a double jab.
Pretorian swinging wildly here.
Pretorian walks into a left hand.
Matsushima's corner calls for a 1-2. Matsushima obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matsushima feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pretorians jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matsushima catches Pretorian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matsushima shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pretorian defends it nicely.
Matsushima throws the left hand but Pretorian avoids the punch easily.
Matsushima is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Matsushima sizes up Pretorian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pretorian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matsushima looks to land a combination. Pretorian sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jab by Matsushima.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pretorian enables Matsushima to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pretorian manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Matsushima throws a big right hand that misses.
Pretorian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matsushima.
Matsushima working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pretorian manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Pretorian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matsushima circles away quickly and effectively.
Pretorian misses with a double jab.
A big right from Matsushima misses.
Pretorian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matsushima lands with a right hand.
Matsushima throws out a powerful jab.
Pretorian throws a nice looking combination but Matsushima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matsushima is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jab from Matsushima.
Matsushima dips to his left and cracks Pretorian with an uppercut!
Matsushima closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matsushima not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pretorian avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matsushima.
Pretorian has one foot on Matsushima's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Pretorian tries to bum rush Matsushima with a series of wild strikes but Matsushima uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Pretorian 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pretorian walks into a straight right hand from Matsushima.
Pretorian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matsushima lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pretorian tries to bum rush Matsushima with a series of wild strikes but Matsushima uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pretorian on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Matsushima.
Matsushima working the ground and pound but Pretorian is defending the strikes.
Matsushima in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pretorian can do anything to dispel that myth.
The ground and pound from Matsushima seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Pretorian bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matsushima dodges the punch combination from Pretorian.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsushima throws the left hand but Pretorian avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Pretorian. Those never looked like landing.
Matsushima lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pretorian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pretorian throws a right hand that Matsushima ducks under and follows up with a left that Matsushima also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Matsushima dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Donk. Matsushima catches Pretorian right on the button with a cross.
Pretorian misses with a series of wild punches.
Pretorian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matsushima is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Matsushima tests Pretorian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matsushima fails with a takedown attempt.
Pretorian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matsushima.
Matsushima lands a jab to the head.
Matsushima scores with a three punch combo!
Some wild striking there from Pretorian.
Good exchange - Matsushima coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsushima lands a glancing blow to the side of Pretorian's head.
Matsushima dips to his left and cracks Pretorian with an uppercut!
Matsushima is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pretorian fails to land with a series of punches.
Pretorian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsushima moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matsushima scores with the left hand. Pretorian knows he should have avoided that one.
Pretorian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pretorian tries to move into range but Matsushima moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A cross from Matsushima lands.
Kratus Pretorian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsushima dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsushima avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matsushima lunges at Pretorian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pretorian's hand.
Matsushima stalks Pretorian and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pretorian's face. Pretorian staggers backwards, shaken.
Matsushima connects with a crisp jab.
Pretorian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matsushima is defended easily by Pretorian.
Matsushima shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pretorian but Pretorian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Matsushima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pretorian misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Pretorian. Those never looked like landing.
Matsushima with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pretorian counters with a left and a right that stings Matsushima.
Pretorian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Matsushima finds it's way through Pretorian's defenses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matsushima.
Matsushima scores with a jab.
Pretorian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matsushima closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pretorian quickly recovers to half guard.
Pretorian taking some punishment here, with Matsushima in his half guard.
Matsushima throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Matsushima not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Matsushima missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pretorian kicks Matsushima off and gets back to his feet.
Pretorian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matsushima is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pretorian's half guard.
Pretorian kicks off Matsushima and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsushima smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pretorian swinging wildly here.
Matsushima lands a nice shot that snaps Pretorian's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsushima scores with a jab. Pretorian acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Matsushima jabs Pretorian right on the nose. Pretorian blinks but takes it well.
Matsushima looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Pretorian!
Pretorian is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Matsushima with shots to the head and body - Pretorian looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pretorian avoids a series of strikes thrown by Matsushima.
Matsushima throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Pretorian is trying to stand.
Matsushima has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Matsushima thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Pretorian really wants to buck Matsushima off and get back to his feet.
Matsushima looking to finish Pretorian with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pretorian!
Pretorian blocking the ground and pound.
Pretorian wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Matsushima.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Matsushima is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pretorian can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsushima sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Pretorian is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Pretorian taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poor strikes thrown by Matsushima there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Matsushima looking to finish with strikes here!
Pretorian tries to buck Matsushima off but he can't manage it.
The referee warns Pretorian that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Matsushima putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Matsushima lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pretorian hang on?
Pretorian is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Matsushima landing strikes from the mount and Pretorian is in trouble!
Matsushima throwing strikes here but Pretorian is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Matsushima throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pretorian because Matsushima loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Matsushima dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pretorian works over Matsushima's head and body with a nice combination.
Pretorian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matsushima avoids a punch combination nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matsushima.
Pretorian on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good shot there by Matsushima.
Pretorian takes one on the button.
Matsushima lands a jab to the head.
Matsushima is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pretorian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pretorian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsushima.
Matsushima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pretorian.
Matsushima with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pretorian throws a right and a left that Matsushima avoids nicely.
Pretorian fails to land with a series of punches.
Matsushima closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Matsushima throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pretorian on the side of the head.
Matsushima scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matsushima looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsushima throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Matsushima missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Matsushima not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pretorian is trying to stand back up but Matsushima is controlling him
Matsushima not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Matsushima throwing shots but Pretorian is blocking nicely.
Pretorian makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Matsushima tries to score with a low kick but Pretorian moves his leg out of the way.
Pretorian shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Matsushima eats them both and turns towards Pretorian to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Matsushima feints a jab promting Pretorian to slip. Matsushima then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pretorian slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Matsushima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsushima throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pretorian's waist but Pretorian gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matsushima off to one side.
Matsushima lunges at Pretorian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pretorian's hand.
Pretorian misses with a double jab.
Matsushima cracks Pretorian with a good jab.
Pretorian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matsushima ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matsushima's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Matsushima duly obliges.
Kratus Pretorian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pretorian misses with the combination.
Matsushima jabs Pretorian right on the nose. Pretorian blinks but takes it well.
Matsushima lands an overhand right.
Matsushima lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pretorian backs up against the cage.
Matsushima misses with a double jab.
Matsushima scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circling - Matsushima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Matsushima.
Pretorian misses with a series of wild punches.
Pretorian avoids a kick to the body.
Matsushima lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pretorian's sensitive parts.
Matsushima throws a body kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Matsushima. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matsushima.
A combination from Pretorian does no damage.
Matsushima bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matsushima with a hook.
Pretorian misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsushima closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pretorian's guard.
Matsushima with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Matsushima distracts Pretorian with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pretorian wriggles free and stands up.
Matsushima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pretorian.
Matsushima closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pretorian quickly recovers to half guard.
Matsushima wants to pass the guard but Pretorian is defending well.
Matsushima not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Matsushima thows a huge punch but Pretorian dodges it nicely.
Pretorian pushes Matsushima off and gets back to his feet.
A slow jab from Matsushima misses its intended target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pretorian!
It looks like Randy Matsushima has been cut.
Matsushima scores with a body shot.
Matsushima misses with a looping right.
Pretorian throws a series of punches but Matsushima moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pretorian throws a series of punches but Matsushima avoids them all with ease.
Matsushima dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pretorian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pretorian on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matsushima decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsushima throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pretorian wants to get back to his feet.
Matsushima missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Matsushima throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Randy Matsushima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matsushima is trying to control. Pretorian wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pretorian manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kratus Pretorian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pretorian misses with a series of wild punches.
Pretorian misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsushima looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Matsushima missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pretorian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Randy Matsushima.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matsushima, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Matsushima!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Huerte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Finnigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huerte comes to the cage accompanied by Master of Puppets. Finnigan has chosen Finnigan's wake as his entrance music. Tim Finnigan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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279 lbs
7 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Knockout power |
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roger Huerte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tim Finnigan!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huerte tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Finnigan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Finnigan tries to close the distance and clinch but Huerte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Finnigan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Huerte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Finnigan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Huerte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Huerte circles away from the clinch attempt.
Finnigan clinches up against the cage.
Finnigan misses with a knee strike.
Huerte is looking to break free of the clinch but Finnigan has double underhooks.
Finnigan with a knee to the head.
Finnigan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Finnigan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Finnigan lands a knee to the head.
Huerte is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finnigan lands a good knee to the midsection. Huerte won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Finnigan.
Finnigan lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Roger Huerte has been cut.
Huerte takes a knee to the side of the body.
Finnigan lands an elbow inside that Huerte shrugs off.
Finnigan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Huerte in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Finnigan lands a nice knee to the body.
Finnigan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Huerte's face.
Huerte is rocked!
Finnigan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Huerte in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Oh Huerte is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Finnigan scores with a knee to the head.
Finnigan landing knees to the body.
Finnigan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Finnigan landing knees to the head.
Finnigan landing knees to the body.
Huerte seems to have got his legs back now.
Finnigan lands a damaging elbow.
Finnigan connects with a knee to the head.
Finnigan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Huerte lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Huerte's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Finnigan landing knees to the head.
Huerte looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Finnigan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Finnigan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Huerte.
Huerte is trying to break free.
Huerte can't break the clinch.
Finnigan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Finnigan landing knees to the head.
Huerte throws a knee to the head but misses.
Finnigan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Huerte.
Finnigan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Huerte's face.
Finnigan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Huerte avoids it.
Huerte avoids the elbow strike from Finnigan, against the cage.
Huerte throws a knee to the head but misses.
Finnigan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Finnigan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Finnigan missing with knees to the body.
Huerte tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Finnigan misses with a knee strike.
Huerte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Huerte throws a head kick that half lands.
Finnigan drives through and clinches with Huerte against the cage.
Huerte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finnigan lands a good knee to the midsection. Huerte won't want to take too many of those.
Finnigan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Huerte tries to land a knee to the head but Finnigan blocks with his arms.
Finnigan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Huerte wants to break free but Finnigan has control.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Finnigan lands a knee to the body.
Huerte takes a knee right on the jaw!
Finnigan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Huerte lands a knee to the body.
Finnigan tries to land a knee to the head but Huerte blocks with his arms.
Finnigan managing to block the knees to the body from Huerte.
Finnigan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Finnigan obliges.
Finnigan landing knees to the head.
Finnigan lands an elbow that stopped Huerte in his tracks for a moment.
Huerte is trying to break the clinch but Finnigan is controlling him.
Finnigan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Huerte's face.
Finnigan blocks an elbow strike from Huerte.
Finnigan has Huerte pressed against the cage, preventing Huerte from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Finnigan with a knee to the head.
Huerte using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Finnigan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Finnigan looking to throw knees to the head but Huerte is blocking nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Finnigan obliges.
Huerte wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finnigan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Huerte blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Huerte wants to break the clinch but can't.
Huerte is trying to force a seperation but Finnigan has the dominant position.
Finnigan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Finnigan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Huerte avoiding damage as Finnigan throws knees to the body.
Finnigan keeps control of Huerte as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Huerte wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Finnigan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Huerte blocks it with crossed arms.
Finnigan misses with an elbow over the top.
Huerte can't break the clinch.
Finnigan tries to land a knee to the head but Huerte blocks with his arms.
Huerte working hard to break the clinch.
Huerte is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Huerte takes an elbow to the forehead.
Finnigan connects with a knee to the head.
Huerte is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Finnigan is defending well for now.
Finnigan misses with a knee to the head.
Huerte utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Huerte looking to slow down the pace here.
Finnigan misses with a knee strike.
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.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Finnigan as Huerte tries to tie him up.
Huerte is trying to break free.
Finnigan looking to throw knees to the head but Huerte is blocking nicely.
Huerte has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Huerte wants to stall.
Huerte wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Finnigan has him pressed against the cage.
Finnigan lands a damaging elbow.
Finnigan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Huerte lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Finnigan obliges.
Finnigan has Huerte pressed against the cage, preventing Huerte from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A knee to the head by Finnigan.
Finnigan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Huerte lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Huerte using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Finnigan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Finnigan scores with a knee to the head.
Huerte is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Finnigan is keeping busy.
Finnigan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Finnigan scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Huerte trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Finnigan.
Huerte avoids a wild elbow strike from Finnigan.
Huerte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Huerte avoiding damage as Finnigan throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Huerte's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Finnigan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Huerte's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Huerte tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Finnigan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Huerte circles away from the clinch attempt.
Huerte circles away from the clinch attempt.
Finnigan closes the distance and pushes Huerte back into the cage.
Finnigan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Huerte avoids it.
Finnigan working Huerte over with knees to the body.
Finnigan misses with a knee strike.
Finnigan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Huerte.
Huerte wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Finnigan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Huerte wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Finnigan has him pressed against the cage.
Huerte connects with a knee to the head.
Huerte takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Finnigan.
Finnigan misses with a knee strike.
Huerte looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tim Finnigan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Finnigan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Huerte has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Huerte looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knees to the body from Finnigan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Finnigan landing knees to the head.
Finnigan misses with a knee to the head.
Huerte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finnigan keeps control of Huerte as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Finnigan trying to land knees to the body.
Huerte scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finnigan misses with a knee strike.
Finnigan tries to land knees in the clinch but Huerte avoids the damage to the body.
Huerte is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Finnigan is defending well for now.
Huerte wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Huerte takes a knee right on the jaw!
Huerte is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Finnigan is defending well for now.
Huerte tries to break the clinch but Finnigan is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Finnigan.
Huerte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Huerte looking to slow down the pace here.
Finnigan landing knees to the head.
Finnigan connects with a knee to the head.
Huerte is looking to control Finnigan's arms but Finnigan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Huerte has his back to the cage.
Finnigan looking to throw knees to the head but Huerte is blocking nicely.
Huerte is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Huerte wants to break the clinch but can't.
Finnigan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Finnigan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Huerte takes a knee right on the jaw!
Finnigan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Finnigan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Huerte has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Finnigan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Huerte looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Huerte throws a knee to the head but misses.
Finnigan landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Huerte wants to break the clinch but can't.
Finnigan landing knees to the head.
Huerte is trying to push Finnigan away but Finnigan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Huerte has had enough of the clinch but Finnigan keeps him there for the moment.
Finnigan lands a good knee to the midsection. Huerte won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Finnigan.
Finnigan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Finnigan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Huerte unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Finnigan tries a knee to the head but Huerte blocks it.
Huerte scores with a knee to the head.
Finnigan lands a knee to the head.
Huerte throws a knee to the head but misses.
Finnigan lands a knee to the head.
Finnigan misses with a knee strike.
Finnigan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Finnigan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Huerte blocks it with crossed arms.
Huerte tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Finnigan avoids it.
Finnigan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Finnigan tries a knee to the head but Huerte blocks it.
Finnigan misses with a knee strike.
Huerte creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Huerte tries a body shot but Finnigan blocks it.
Finnigan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finnigan tries to land a knee to the head but Huerte blocks with his arms.
Huerte misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Finnigan.
Huerte has had enough of the clinch but Finnigan keeps him there for the moment.
Finnigan scores a nice knee to the body.
Huerte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huerte tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Huerte tries to break the clinch but Finnigan is controlling the position.
Finnigan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Huerte is trying to push Finnigan away but Finnigan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Finnigan crunches a lovely knee into Huerte's ribcage.
Finnigan lands a knee to the head.
Huerte tries to break free but Finnigan pushes him back against the cage.
Finnigan landing knees to the head.
Finnigan working Huerte over with knees to the body.
Finnigan throws an elbow but it misses.
Huerte throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Finnigan blocks it with crossed arms.
Finnigan lands a nice knee to the body.
Huerte takes a knee right on the jaw!
Huerte avoiding damage as Finnigan throws knees to the body.
Finnigan blocks an uppercut.
Finnigan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A frustrated look appears on Huerte's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Huerte takes an elbow to the forehead.
Huerte takes an elbow to the temple.
Huerte landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Finnigan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
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.
Huerte blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Huerte avoiding damage as Finnigan throws knees to the body.
Finnigan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Huerte avoids it.
Huerte tries to land a knee to the head but Finnigan blocks with his arms.
Huerte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Finnigan letting Huerte take a breather here.
Finnigan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Huerte's face.
Finnigan throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Huerte on the inside.
Finnigan working Huerte over with knees to the body.
Finnigan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Huerte utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Huerte has had enough of the clinch but Finnigan keeps him there for the moment.
Huerte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Finnigan.
A frustrated look appears on Huerte's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Finnigan obliges.
Finnigan landing knees to the body.
Finnigan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Huerte blocks it with crossed arms.
Finnigan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Huerte is defending well for now.
Finnigan avoids a wild elbow strike from Huerte.
Huerte can't find room to land a body shot as Finnigan controls the action.
Finnigan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Huerte lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Huerte wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Finnigan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roger Huerte's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Huerte darts in trying to clinch
and Finnigan moves into the clinch.
Finnigan missing with knees to the body.
Finnigan with a knee to the head.
Huerte is trying to break the clinch but Finnigan has him pressed against the cage.
Huerte with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Finnigan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Huerte takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Finnigan.
Huerte avoiding damage as Finnigan throws knees to the body.
Huerte using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Huerte with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Huerte tries to break free but Finnigan pushes him back against the cage.
Finnigan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Finnigan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Finnigan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Huerte blocks it with crossed arms.
Huerte misses with a knee to the head.
Finnigan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Huerte tries a knee to the head but Finnigan blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Finnigan with a knee to the head.
Huerte looking to slow down the pace here.
Finnigan lands an elbow inside that Huerte shrugs off.
Finnigan throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finnigan trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Huerte throws an elbow but misses.
Huerte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Finnigan wants to clinch up but Huerte keeps it at a distance.
Huerte is looking to clinch.
Finnigan tries to clinch up but Huerte circles away and keeps his distance.
Finnigan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Finnigan avoids the head kick by Huerte.
Finnigan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Huerte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Finnigan tries to clinch up but Huerte circles away and keeps his distance.
Finnigan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Finnigan stuffs the takedown.
Finnigan takes the fight into the clinch.
Finnigan with a knee to the head.
Finnigan throws an elbow that misses.
Finnigan misses with a knee to the head.
Huerte trying to control the position but instead, Finnigan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Huerte into the cage.
Finnigan landing knees to the body.
Huerte throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Finnigan blocks it with crossed arms.
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.
Knees to the body from Finnigan.
Huerte tries a knee to the head but Finnigan blocks it.
Finnigan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Finnigan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Huerte's efforts to push away.
Finnigan blocks an uppercut.
Finnigan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Huerte lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Huerte blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Huerte is trying to push Finnigan away but Finnigan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Finnigan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Huerte has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Huerte is trying to break the clinch but Finnigan has him pressed against the cage.
Huerte working hard to break the clinch.
Finnigan lands an elbow inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Finnigan.
A frustrated look appears on Huerte's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Finnigan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Finnigan lands a nice elbow.
Finnigan looking to throw knees to the head but Huerte is blocking nicely.
Huerte wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees to the body from Finnigan.
Huerte misses with an elbow over the top.
A knee to the head by Finnigan.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Finnigan obliges.
Huerte has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Finnigan lands a nice knee to the body.
Finnigan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finnigan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Huerte avoiding damage as Finnigan throws knees to the body.
Finnigan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Huerte.
Finnigan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Huerte's efforts to push away.
Huerte scores with a knee to the head.
Finnigan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tim Finnigan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Huerte using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Huerte with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Finnigan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Finnigan connects with a knee to the head.
Finnigan lands a knee to the head.
Huerte trying to land knees to the body.
Huerte can't break the clinch.
Huerte tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Finnigan working Huerte over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Finnigan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Huerte in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Finnigan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Huerte misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Huerte looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Huerte is trying to push Finnigan away but Finnigan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Finnigan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Finnigan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Huerte looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Huerte throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Roger Huerte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finnigan lands an elbow that stopped Huerte in his tracks for a moment.
Huerte misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Finnigan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Finnigan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Finnigan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Finnigan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piero Panzanaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjo Paras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benjo Paras is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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26
211 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Piero Panzanaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Benjo Paras!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paras takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Paras gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Panzanaro.
It looks like Benjo Paras has been cut.
Panzanaro throws a combination. Paras tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Panzanaro scores with a jab.
Panzanaro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Parass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panzanaro looks to land a combination but Paras avoids it well.
Paras takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Paras instigates a clinch.
Panzanaro tries to circle away but Paras has him pinned against the cage.
Panzanaro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Paras pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paras dodges the punch combination from Panzanaro.
Nice sprawl there from Panzanaro as Paras shoots in.
Panzanaro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Paras on the side of the head.
Panzanaro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paras.
A nice combination there by Panzanaro.
Panzanaro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Panzanaro scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Panzanaro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paras doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Panzanaro misses with a combination
and Paras makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Panzanaro really felt that one!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panzanaro throws a left that rocks Paras and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Panzanaro dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Paras regain composure!
Paras is rocked!
Panzanaro decides to stand back up. Panzanaro steps back and let's Paras get back to his feet.
Panzanaro pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Paras back to the cage. Panzanaro follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Paras is still on wobbly legs! Can Panzanaro finish him?
Paras shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Panzanaro pinned against the cage. Panzanaro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paras walks into a left hand.
That has opened up Benjo Paras's cut even more.
Panzanaro lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Paras seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panzanaro drops Paras with a left and a right! Oh, Paras is hurt - Panzanaro dives into side control looking to finish!
Paras wants to control but Panzanaro postures up.
Panzanaro decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Paras takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The cut above Benjo Paras's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Paras gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Panzanaro gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Paras is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piero Panzanaro!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Aronoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Recoome Likum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aronoff comes to the cage accompanied by Here Comes the Pain by Slayer. Mark Aronoff has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
245 lbs
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255 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Aronoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Recoome Likum!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Likum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Likum wants to clinch
and Aronoff counters with a single leg into guard. Likum didn't expect that.
Likum wants to hit a switch here but Aronoff passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Likum there!
Aronoff scores with a couple of good head shots there.
It looks like Recoome Likum has been cut.
Aronoff is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Likum has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Likum!
Likum trying to move into half guard but instead Aronoff has managed to sweep!
Likum is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aronoff is controlling him.
Aronoff drops back looking for a leg! Likum is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Likum manages to kick Aronoff off! Aronoff jumps back into Likum's guard.
Aronoff stands and throws Likum's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aronoff throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Likum wants to control but Aronoff postures up.
Aronoff has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Aronoff tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aronoff gets to mount! Likum was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Aronoff is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Likum to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Likum shrugs it off.
Likum has given up his back here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aronoff has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Likum.
That has opened up Recoome Likum's cut even more.
Aronoff is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Likum defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Likum wants to get back to his feet.
Likum is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Aronoff off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Aronoff is landing with strikes. Likum can't take much more of this.
Recoome Likum's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Recoome Likum's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mark Aronoff!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Hahar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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190 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazushi Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrew Hahar!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hahar misses with a body shot.
Sakuraba slips a jab from Hahar.
Sakuraba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hahar is fending him off so far but Sakuraba persists. Nope, Hahar circles away and we're back to standing.
Sakuraba fails with a takedown attempt.
Sakuraba slips a straight right by Hahar.
Hahar misses with a left hand
so Sakuraba counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sakuraba thows a big elbow that misses.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Hahar keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuraba preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hahar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hahar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hahar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sakuraba wants to pass the guard but Hahar is keeping the position.
Sakuraba drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hahar dives on top into guard.
Sakuraba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hahar defends it easily.
Hahar tries to stand but Sakuraba is controlling from the bottom.
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.
Hahar is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Sakuraba has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hahar is looking to defend but Sakuraba has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hahar! Sakuraba pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hahar taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kazushi Sakuraba!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aiden Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler The Gay One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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210 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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213 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aiden Mitchell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tyler The Gay One!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Gay One lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mitchell throws a right hand that misses
and The Gay One counters with a slapping leg kick.
The Gay One with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Gay One scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.
Mitchell avoids the head kick by The Gay One.
The Gay One slips under a jab from Mitchell.
Mitchell misses with a straight left.
The Gay One is looking to slow Mitchell down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Gay One chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The Gay One lands a nice looking body kick.
A head kick misses from The Gay One.
The Gay One lands a high kick!
The Gay One throws a sloppy head kick and Mitchell moves out of range easily.
Mitchell avoids the head kick by The Gay One.
The Gay One throws a head kick but Mitchell moves out of range.
The Gay One throws a leg kick which misses Mitchell's front leg but catches the back leg as Mitchell tries to avoid it.
Tyler The Gay One is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Gay One throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mitchell's head.
The Gay One keeps Mitchell at a distance using the push kick.
The Gay One lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Gay One connects with a leg kick. Mitchell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mitchell avoids the head kick by The Gay One.
The Gay One throws a head kick but Mitchell moves out of range.
The Gay One throws a head kick but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Gay One.
The Gay One scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mitchell blocks a head kick by The Gay One.
Mitchell missing with a left hand there. The Gay One was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Gay One buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Gay One throws a sloppy head kick and Mitchell moves out of range easily.
The Gay One connects with a leg kick. Mitchell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The Gay One misses with a head kick.
The Gay One throws a sloppy head kick and Mitchell moves out of range easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mitchell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mitchell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The Gay One misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mitchell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The Gay One gets caught flat footed, as Mitchell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mitchell seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mitchell stands and steps away. The Gay One gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell avoids the head kick by The Gay One.
The Gay One tries to move into range but Mitchell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mitchell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The Gay One displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mitchell throws out the jab.
Mitchell has The Gay One up against the cage in a clinch.
Mitchell breaks the clinch.
Mitchell feints a jab promting The Gay One to slip. Mitchell then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. The Gay One slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The Gay One throws a head kick but Mitchell moves out of range.
The Gay One lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Gay One throws a sloppy head kick and Mitchell moves out of range easily.
Mitchell throws a head kick that misses.
The Gay One throws a head kick but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell throws a series of punches but The Gay One avoids them all with ease.
Mitchell throws a right and a left that The Gay One avoids nicely.
That kick from The Gay One tenderised Mitchell's leg. Mitchell is trying to keep his angry face on.
The Gay One throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mitchell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. The Gay One manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The Gay One looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mitchell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler The Gay One dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mitchell takes a swing at The Gay One's ribcage but misses.
Mitchell missing with a left hand there. The Gay One was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body kick there by The Gay One.
Nice shot lands for Mitchell.
Tyler The Gay One seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Gay One avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Gay One throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The Gay One lands a high kick!
The Gay One has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Gay One pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Gay One uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mitchell.
Mitchell throws a jab but it's blocked by The Gay One.
The Gay One throws a head kick that misses.
Tyler The Gay One seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick from The Gay One lands but Mitchell takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Gay One showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mitchell.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mitchell.
The Gay One is looking to regain half guard here but Mitchell keeps moving and retains side control.
Mitchell decides to stand up, so the ref orders The Gay One to his feet.
Mitchell rushes The Gay One and presses him up against the cage.
The Gay One has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mitchell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The Gay One tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mitchell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mitchell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Gay One staying out of range there.
Mitchell looks to land a combination but The Gay One avoids it well.
Good leg kick by The Gay One there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mitchell blocks a head kick by The Gay One.
Mitchell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mitchell moves into range and clinches up with The Gay One.
The Gay One missing with knees to the body.
Mitchell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Gay One slips a straight right by Mitchell.
Mitchell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Gay One circles away quickly and effectively.
The Gay One fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The Gay One misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell shoots in and bounces The Gay One off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mitchell wanted to stand there but The Gay One had control of the position.
The Gay One looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mitchell stays in close to The Gay One's body and controls the position.
Mitchell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Aiden Mitchell wasn't doing enough on the ground.
The Gay One tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell lands with a right hand.
Mitchell throws a hook but The Gay One blocks it.
The Gay One tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Gay One uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mitchell.
The Gay One avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mitchell lands with an uppercut that bounces The Gay One off the cage and back into rage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Gay One lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
No joy there for Mitchell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mitchell avoids the head kick by The Gay One.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aiden Mitchell 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.
Mitchell misses with a two punch combination.
Mitchell avoids the head kick by The Gay One.
The Gay One throws a head kick that misses.
The Gay One throws a head kick but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell moves into the clinch.
Mitchell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Gay One has him pressed against the cage.
The Gay One keeps control of Mitchell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mitchell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mitchell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Gay One tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Gay One throws a head kick but Mitchell moves out of range.
The Gay One moves forwards but Mitchell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell has managed to clinch.
Mitchell lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Gay One throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mitchell manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mitchell trying to control the position here.
The Gay One wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving.
Mitchell controlling the position.
Mitchell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mitchell tries to get out of the position.
The Gay One 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Gay One looking to pass the guard.
The Gay One thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mitchell looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Gay One is one step ahead there.
The Gay One trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Gay One tries to free his leg and advance position but Mitchell is retaining full guard.
Mitchell is looking to stand up but The Gay One isn't so interested in that idea.
The Gay One trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Gay One is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mitchell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mitchell has escaped and now he's on top!
Mitchell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mitchell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The Gay One controls Mitchell momentarily but Mitchell frees himself.
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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mitchell stays in close to The Gay One's body and controls the position.
Mitchell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Gay One on the ground.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The Gay One tries a head kick but it misses.
Mitchell scores with a jab to the jaw.
The Gay One throws a head kick that misses.
Mitchell throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Gay One throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mitchell with a hook.
Mitchell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiden Mitchell clearly takes that round.
That's time! Mitchell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mitchell rushes The Gay One and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Gay One misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mitchell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Gay One uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mitchell.
Mitchell looks to throw the jab but The Gay One is out of range.
A head kick misses from The Gay One.
The Gay One throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mitchell breaks the clinch.
A combination from Mitchell does no damage.
The Gay One walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Gay One.
The Gay One throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mitchell.
The Gay One throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from The Gay One.
Mitchell looks to throw the jab but The Gay One is out of range.
The Gay One throws a head kick but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell cracks The Gay One with an open hand slap.
Mitchell lands with a shot to the body.
Mitchell tries for a takedown but The Gay One sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Gay One dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mitchell. That did some damage!
The Gay One throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mitchell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Gay One on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Gay One throws a head kick but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell blocks a head kick by The Gay One.
The Gay One takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mitchell swinging wildly here.
Mitchell misses with a looping right.
The Gay One misses with a head kick.
The Gay One tries a head kick but it misses.
The Gay One steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mitchell.
Mitchell closes the distance and pushes The Gay One back into the cage.
Mitchell drags the fight down to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Gay One's guard.
The Gay One keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
The Gay One is working an open guard so Mitchell takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The Gay One throws a sloppy head kick and Mitchell moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by The Gay One. That's going to slow Mitchell down.
Mitchell throws a series of strikes that have The Gay One backpedaling.
The Gay One gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mitchell.
The Gay One fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mitchell.
The Gay One misses with a head kick.
The Gay One pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by The Gay One.
The Gay One moves away from the strike by Mitchell.
The Gay One throws a head kick but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell connects with a looping right hand.
The Gay One misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from The Gay One.
Mitchell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Gay One tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mitchell's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mitchell duly obliges.
The Gay One throws a head kick but Mitchell moves out of range.
The Gay One pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiden Mitchell had his way with Tyler The Gay One in that round.
That's time! Mitchell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The Gay One lands a high kick!
The Gay One lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Mitchell.
The Gay One tries a head kick but it misses.
The Gay One misses with a head kick.
Mitchell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Gay One avoids it really well and circles away.
Mitchell avoids the head kick by The Gay One.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The Gay One controls Mitchell momentarily but Mitchell frees himself.
Mitchell stopping the sweep attempt from The Gay One.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Gay One is working an open guard so Mitchell takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mitchell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Gay One. The Gay One obviously looking to wear him down.
Mitchell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Gay One moves away.
Mitchell throws a sloppy head kick and The Gay One moves out of range easily.
A big right from Mitchell misses.
The Gay One throws a nice inside leg kick.
The Gay One circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mitchell is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The Gay One throws a head kick but Mitchell moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Mitchell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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.
The Gay One lands a leg kick that knocks Mitchell off balance momentarily.
The Gay One has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Gay One pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Gay One avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Gay One moves out of range of the strikes.
Mitchell throws a hook to the side of The Gay One's head but The Gay One sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Gay One keeps Mitchell at a distance using the push kick.
The Gay One throws a sloppy head kick and Mitchell moves out of range easily.
Mitchell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mitchell.
The Gay One throws a nice head kick!
The Gay One throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good exchange - Mitchell coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Mitchell misses.
The Gay One tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Gay One gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mitchell.
Mitchell will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The Gay One ducks under a wild hook from Mitchell.
Mitchell looks to land a combination but The Gay One avoids it well.
Aiden Mitchell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Gay One scores with a spinning back kick!
Mitchell shoots in looking for a takedown but The Gay One manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mitchell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The Gay One bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The Gay One pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mitchell on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mitchell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Gay One.
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.
Mitchell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The Gay One walks into a stiff left hand from Mitchell.
Mitchell blocks a head kick by The Gay One.
Mitchell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mitchell throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. The Gay One was covering up waiting for the punch and Mitchell finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The Gay One tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Gay One being controlled here, momentarily.
Mitchell gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tyler The Gay One has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Gay One throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aiden Mitchell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mitchell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 49:47
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:47
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aiden Mitchell!
Aiden Mitchell is the new light heavyweight champion!
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