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SMMA 27 - Shinjuku II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miyamoto Musashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iari Weiss Pascal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iari Weiss Pascal has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Miyamoto Musashi's chin.
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192 lbs
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190 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Miyamoto Musashi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Iari Weiss Pascal! The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Weiss Pascal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Musashi pinned against the cage. Musashi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Weiss Pascal closes the distance and clinches up with Musashi, looking for a takedown. Weiss Pascal pushes Musashi against the cage but Musashi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Musashi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Weiss Pascal eats them both and turns towards Musashi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Musashi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Weiss Pascal back to the cage. Musashi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Musashi with a jab. Horrible takedown by Weiss Pascal or perhaps it was just good defense by Musashi which made him look bad. Miyamoto Musashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iari Weiss Pascal. Sloppy strikes from Musashi. Those never looked like landing. Musashi scores with a three punch combo!
Weiss Pascal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Musashi swats him away and circles back towards the center. Weiss Pascal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Musashi drives through and clinches with Weiss Pascal against the cage.
Musashi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Weiss Pascal. Weiss Pascal looks gassed! Musashi is pressed up against the cage. Weiss Pascal has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Musashi down to the mat. Musashi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Weiss Pascal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Musashi circles away. Musashi moves into the clinch. Musashi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Musashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Weiss Pascal backwards. Weiss Pascal goes for a takedown attempt but Musashi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A left lands for Musashi. Musashi closes the distance and clinches. A short left from Musashi. Musashi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A right hook to the body lands for Musashi.
A right hand to the body from Musashi.
Musashi lands with a short head shot on the inside. Musashi pushes Weiss Pascal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Musashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Musashi works on Weiss Pascal's body with a couple of short punches. Musashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weiss Pascals head. Weiss Pascal takes a shot to the head. Musashi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Musashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A short body shot lands from Musashi as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Musashi on the inside. Musashi lands a body punch in the clinch. Musashi scores with a nice hook to the head. Musashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Weiss Pascal backwards. Musashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Weiss Pascal backwards. Weiss Pascal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! An uppercut to the body lands inside from Musashi. Musashi lands a hook to the side of the head. Musashi scores with a nice hook to the head. Musashi lands a hook to the side of the head. Musashi gets through Weiss Pascal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Musashi. A shot in the inside from Musashi. Musashi presses Weiss Pascal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A short uppercut from Musashi. Musashi lands a shot to the body. Musashi scores with a hook to the body. Musashi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Weiss Pascal.
Musashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Musashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Weiss Pascal backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Musashi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Weiss Pascal gets tackled into the cage by Musashi. Musashi maintains the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Weiss Pascal takes a shot to the head. A shot in the inside from Musashi. Musashi lands on the inside with an uppercut. Musashi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Weiss Pascal. Musashi scores with a shot to the side of Weiss Pascal's head. A short right from Musashi. Musashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Musashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Weiss Pascal backwards. Weiss Pascal is working for takedown but Musashi is calmly controlling the position for now. Musashi lands on the inside with an uppercut. Musashi scores with a shot to the side of Weiss Pascal's head. Musashi scores with a nice hook to the head. Musashi lands with a light punch inside. Musashi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Musashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Musashi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. The fight moves into the clinch position. Weiss Pascal drops down looking for an ankle pick but Musashi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Musashi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Weiss Pascal drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Musashi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Musashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Musashi lands a really nice looking cross but Weiss Pascal seems unphased.
Musashi has closed the distance and engaged Weiss Pascal in a clinch.
Musashi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Weiss Pascal. Musashi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A short right from Musashi. Weiss Pascal is trying to drag Musashi to the mat but Musashi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Musashi lands with a short head shot on the inside. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Musashi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Good body shot from Musashi.
Weiss Pascal goes for a takedown in the clinch but Musashi prevents it.
Musashi lands a body punch in the clinch. Musashi lands a nice shot to the body. Musashi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Weiss Pascal is trying desperately to land a takedown but Musashi is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Weiss Pascal. Weiss Pascal tries for a takedown but Musashi manages to get underhooks.
Musashi lands with a short shot to the head. A short left from Musashi. Musashi lands with a light punch inside. Weiss Pascal wants a takedown.
Weiss Pascal drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Musashi lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Musashi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Musashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weiss Pascals head. Nice body punch from Musashi - that landed with a thud.
Musashi lands a hook to the side of the head. Weiss Pascal looking for a takedown. Weiss Pascal changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Musashi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Musashi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Musashi works over Weiss Pascal's head and body with a nice combination. Weiss Pascal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Weiss Pascal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Musashi circles away. Weiss Pascal takes one to the side of the head.
Musashi clinches. Weiss Pascal tries for a takedown but Musashi manages to get underhooks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Musashi lands on the inside with an uppercut. Musashi scores with an uppercut up the middle. Musashi lands a right hand. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Musashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Musashi lands a left hand.
Musashi lands a right hand. Musashi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Musashi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Musashi is pressed up against the cage. Weiss Pascal has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Musashi down to the mat. Musashi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Musashi clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miyamoto Musashi dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Musashi misses with the combination.
Weiss Pascal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Musashi pinned against the cage. Musashi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Miyamoto Musashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Weiss Pascal walks into a stiff left hand from Musashi. Weiss Pascal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Musashi is fending him off so far but Weiss Pascal persists. Nope, Musashi circles away and we're back to standing. Musashi takes the fight into the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Musashi. Musashi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Musashi lands an uppercut. Musashi lands a shoulder strike. Weiss Pascal goes for a takedown attempt but Musashi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Miyamoto Musashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iari Weiss Pascal. Musashi closes the distance and clinches. A nice right hand lands inside from Musashi. Musashi lands on the inside with an uppercut. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Weiss Pascal drops down looking for an ankle pick but Musashi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Musashi closes the distance and clinches. Musashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Weiss Pascal drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Musashi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Musashi is working Weiss Pascal over against the cage. Musashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Weiss Pascal backwards. Musashi lands a body punch in the clinch. Musashi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Weiss Pascal or not. Musashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Weiss Pascal backwards. Musashi lands on the inside with an uppercut. Musashi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Musashi prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short uppercut from Musashi. Musashi lands a hook to the side of the head. Musashi pushes Weiss Pascal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Musashi lands a nice uppercut. Musashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Musashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weiss Pascal can do to turn this around? Musashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weiss Pascals head. Musashi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Musashi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Weiss Pascal or not. Musashi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Musashi lands a left hand.
Musashi lands a nice shot to the body. Weiss Pascal has Musashi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Musashi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Musashi lands with a short head shot on the inside. Miyamoto Musashi has scored more points in the clinch so far. Musashi scores with a nice hook to the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Musashi.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Musashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Weiss Pascal backwards. Musashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weiss Pascals head. Weiss Pascal drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Musashi pushes Weiss Pascal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Musashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Musashi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Weiss Pascal.
Musashi gets through Weiss Pascal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Musashi gets underhooks to prevent Weiss Pascal's takedown attempt.
Weiss Pascal drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Musashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Weiss Pascal backwards. Musashi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Musashi scores with a shoulder strike. Musashi lands a shoulder strike. Still in the clinch, Musashi scores with a nice short uppercut. Weiss Pascal is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Musashi pulls him back up using the underhooks. Musashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Musashi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Weiss Pascal drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Musashi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Musashi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Weiss Pascal goes for a takedown attempt but Musashi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Musashi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Musashi. Musashi takes the fight into the clinch. A right hand to the body from Musashi.
Nice body punch from Musashi - that landed with a thud.
Musashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Weiss Pascal backwards. Weiss Pascal wants a takedown.
A right hand to the body from Musashi.
Musashi lands a body punch. Musashi manages to break the clinch.
Good shot there by Musashi. Musashi throws a one two combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Weiss Pascal. Weiss Pascal shoots in and drives through. Musashi sprawls well. Musashi drives through and clinches with Weiss Pascal against the cage.
Musashi pushes Weiss Pascal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Musashi manages to break the clinch.
Musashi tries to clinch but Weiss Pascal is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Weiss Pascal closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Musashi did well to prevent Weiss Pascal getting side control. Musashi wants to get back to full guard. Musashi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Weiss Pascal scores with a couple of nice shots. Musashi is trying to stand back up but Weiss Pascal is controlling him
Weiss Pascal lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Musashi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Musashi tries to get out of the position. Weiss Pascal winds up and cracks Musashi with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Musashi taking some punishment here, with Weiss Pascal in his half guard. Weiss Pascal takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Weiss Pascal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Musashi is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Weiss Pascal there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miyamoto Musashi dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Weiss Pascal shoots for a double leg takedown but Musashi sprawls well. He's pushed Weiss Pascal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Musashi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Weiss Pascal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Musashi has managed to clinch.
Musashi manages to break the clinch.
Musashi moves into range and clinches up with Weiss Pascal. Musashi lands with a short head shot on the inside. Musashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Weiss Pascal wants a takedown.
Musashi gets underhooks to prevent Weiss Pascal's takedown attempt.
Miyamoto Musashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iari Weiss Pascal. Musashi pushes Weiss Pascal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A short left from Musashi. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Musashi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Weiss Pascal takes a shot to the head. Musashi cracks Weiss Pascal with a nice body shot. Musashi breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Weiss Pascal takes a shot to the head. Weiss Pascal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Musashi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Musashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Musashi rushes Weiss Pascal and presses him up against the cage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Musashi lands with a light punch inside. A nice left hand lands by Musashi.
Weiss Pascal drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Musashi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Musashi is working Weiss Pascal over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Musashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Weiss Pascal tries for a takedown but Musashi manages to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Musashi scores with a nice short uppercut. Musashi working some nice short punches in the clinch. Musashi lands a left hand.
Musashi scores with a shoulder strike. Weiss Pascal drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Musashi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Musashi. Musashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Weiss Pascal backwards. Weiss Pascal has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Musashi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. A short right from Musashi on the inside. A short right hand to the side of the head by Musashi. Musashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Musashi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Weiss Pascal is trying to drag Musashi to the mat but Musashi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Musashi scores with an uppercut up the middle. Musashi cracks Weiss Pascal with a nice body shot. Musashi lands a right hand. Weiss Pascal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Musashi gets underhooks to prevent Weiss Pascal's takedown attempt.
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. Weiss Pascal tries to score a body lock takedown but Musashi shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Weiss Pascal drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Musashi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Musashi lands with a short head shot on the inside. Musashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Weiss Pascal backwards. Musashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Musashi lands on the inside with an uppercut. Musashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Weiss Pascal backwards. A shot in the inside from Musashi. Weiss Pascal can't get the takedown.
Musashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Musashi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Weiss Pascal.
Musashi lands a shot to the body. Weiss Pascal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Musashi scores with a shoulder strike. Musashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weiss Pascals head. Weiss Pascal is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Musashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Weiss Pascal backwards. Musashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Weiss Pascal backwards. Musashi presses Weiss Pascal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Musashi lands a left hand.
Weiss Pascal drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Weiss Pascal looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Weiss Pascal takes a shot to the head. Musashi lands with a left to the head. Musashi lands a right hand. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Musashi. Musashi gets through Weiss Pascal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Weiss Pascal has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Musashi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Weiss Pascal is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Musashi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. A right hook to the body lands for Musashi.
A hook to the body from Musashi.
Musashi scores with a nice hook to the head. Musashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Musashi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Weiss Pascal.
Musashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Weiss Pascal backwards. Musashi works on Weiss Pascal's body with a couple of short punches. Musashi scores with a hook to the body. Weiss Pascal tries for a takedown. No joy.
Musashi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Musashi lands with a right to the head. Weiss Pascal is working for takedown but Musashi is calmly controlling the position for now. Musashi scores with a shoulder strike. Musashi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Weiss Pascal.
Musashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Musashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Weiss Pascal backwards. Musashi gets underhooks to prevent Weiss Pascal's takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Musashi.
Musashi lands with a light punch inside. Iari Weiss Pascal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Musashi lands a left hand.
Weiss Pascal has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Musashi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Musashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Weiss Pascal backwards. Musashi lands a right hand. Musashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Weiss Pascal backwards. Musashi stops a takedown attempt from Weiss Pascal.
Musashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Musashi working some nice short punches in the clinch. Musashi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Musashi.
A left hand lands to the body for Musashi.
Weiss Pascal struggles to land a body shot inside as Musashi controls his hands.
Weiss Pascal is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Musashi pulls him back up using the underhooks. Weiss Pascal can't get the takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Musashi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Weiss Pascal fails to land. Musashi blocking some punches.
Musashi lands with a short head shot on the inside. Weiss Pascal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Miyamoto Musashi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Musashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Weiss Pascal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight! Miyamoto Musashi showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Musashi, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:25 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miyamoto Musashi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Turd Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Turd Ferguson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, George St Pierre! The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! St Pierre throws a lazy uppercut
and Ferguson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. St Pierre is looking for a sweep. Ferguson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. St Pierre trying to control from the bottom.
St Pierre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. St Pierre has hold of Ferguson's hands but Ferguson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Ferguson misses with a head shot. St Pierre uses the momentum to regain guard. Ferguson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as St Pierre works some decent striking defense from the bottom. St Pierre wriggles free and stands up. A momentary lapse in concentration from St Pierre enables Ferguson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. St Pierre manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ferguson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Ferguson gets to his feet - St Pierre follows without any prompting. St Pierre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ferguson has time to react. St Pierre fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ferguson is out of range. Ferguson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Ferguson trying to control from St Pierre's half guard. St Pierre has other ideas though and has regained full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ferguson throws a big right hand that misses. Ferguson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Ferguson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Ferguson stops St Pierre from standing up. St Pierre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferguson is one step ahead there. Ferguson postures up in St Pierre's guard and throws a big left but St Pierre blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ferguson gets to his feet - St Pierre follows without any prompting. St Pierre misses with a right hand and Ferguson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ferguson. Ferguson lands an uppercut. Ferguson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt St Pierre or not. A body shot lands from Ferguson.
Nice body punch from Ferguson - that landed with a thud.
Ferguson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
St Pierre letting Ferguson take a breather here. Ferguson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. St Pierre takes a knee to the side of the body. St Pierre looks gassed! Ferguson lands a good knee to the midsection. St Pierre won't want to take too many of those. Ferguson leaning against his opponent.
St Pierre is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ferguson leaning against his opponent.
Ferguson lands a nice shot to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ferguson lands with a right to the head. Ferguson scores with a hook to the body. Ferguson scores with a hook to the body. Ferguson unloads a knee to the mid-section. St Pierre lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Ferguson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Ferguson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ferguson lands a hook to the side of the head. Ferguson works on St Pierre's body with a couple of short punches. Ferguson is struggling to control the position. St Pierre takes a knee to the side of the body. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. St Pierre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ferguson digs a right hand underneath St Pierre's ribcage. St Pierre let out a lung full of air as it connected. Ferguson stalls. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turd Ferguson dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
St Pierre defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ferguson. Ferguson gets a takedown into half guard. Ferguson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for St Pierre to stand up. Ferguson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. St Pierre tries to avoid it but Ferguson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag St Pierre to the ground. St Pierre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ferguson misses with a takedown and St Pierre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Turd Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. St Pierre throws a lazy uppercut
and Ferguson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in St Pierre's guard now. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ferguson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! St Pierre uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ferguson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! St Pierre is trying to stand up here but Ferguson is controlling him well. St Pierre is trying to maintain the position but Ferguson is very close to passing his half guard. Ferguson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ferguson connects with a nice short shot to St Pierre's temple. Ferguson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for St Pierre! Ferguson landing strikes from the mount and St Pierre is in trouble! St Pierre is in a horrible position here. Ferguson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. St Pierre wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ferguson.
St Pierre working to try and regain half guard.
St Pierre squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ferguson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
St Pierre's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Ferguson wants to control the pace but St Pierre is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Ferguson raining down shots from the mount! Ferguson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ferguson is in the full mount, landing strikes. Ferguson lands a nice shot to the head. St Pierre is desperately trying to improve his position but Ferguson has a good base and remains in mount. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ferguson raining down shots from the mount! St Pierre taking shots to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turd Ferguson dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ferguson has a takedown stuffed. St Pierre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ferguson counters with a nice double leg into guard. St Pierre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. St Pierre manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ferguson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St Pierre can do to turn this around? St Pierre with a hook. Ferguson scores a takedown into full mount! St Pierre's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. St Pierre wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ferguson.
St Pierre avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ferguson.
Ferguson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
St Pierre is trying to stand up. Ferguson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
St Pierre avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ferguson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ferguson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ferguson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can St Pierre hang on?
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ferguson looking to ground and pound but St Pierre is blocking nicely. Ferguson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ferguson landing strikes from the mount and St Pierre is in trouble! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ferguson lands with some strikes. Ferguson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ferguson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ferguson working the ground and pound effectively.
St Pierre is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ferguson unloading with bombs! St Pierre is bucking up trying to escape but Ferguson cracks him with another couple of good strikes. The referee warns St Pierre that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ferguson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
George St Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! BOOM! Ferguson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ferguson landing strikes, looking to finish!
St Pierre is rocked! Ferguson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. St Pierre is still in real trouble! Can Ferguson finish him? We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ferguson connects with a bit shot that sees St Pierre covering up! More strikes from Ferguson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ferguson is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Turd Ferguson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between BumbleBee Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Nagano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man's entrance music is Why can't we be friends?. A fine choice. Hiro Nagano 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
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, BumbleBee Man! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiro Nagano! The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nagano connects with a leg kick. Man looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Nagano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Nagano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Nagano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Man. Nagano lands a head kick!
Nagano scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Nagano. That's going to slow Man down. Man throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nagano. Nagano misses with a body kick. Man chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nagano can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Man shoots in looking for a takedown. Nagano tries to sprawl out of it but Man keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nagano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BumbleBee Man. That's going to take a lot out of him. A head kick from Nagano lands but Man takes it in his stride. Man drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Man sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nagano is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nagano can't do much from the bottom here. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nagano can do anything to dispel that myth. Man wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nagano keeps working. Man in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nagano manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Man wants to free his trapped foot but Nagano is holding on for dear life with his legs. Man throwing shots but Nagano is blocking nicely. Man wants to free his trapped foot but Nagano is holding on for dear life with his legs. Man is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Man is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Man looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Nagano taking some punishment here, with Man in his half guard. Man works his way into full mount! Nagano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Man content just to control the position here. Man fails to move to back control. Man wants to control the pace but Nagano is squirming around nicely. Man punching from mount but Nagano doing a good job of avoiding damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hiro Nagano will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nagano throws a leg kick which misses Man's front leg but catches the back leg as Man tries to avoid it. Man misses with a jab, cross combination.
Man shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nagano as he jumps to the side. Nagano throws a quick inside leg kick. Nagano throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Nagano misses with a body shot
and Man counters with a shoot takedown. Nagano fights it but they end up in guard. Nagano controls Man momentarily but Man frees himself. Man controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nagano working a defensive guard here.
Man looking to pass the guard. Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Nagano lands a leg kick that knocks Man off balance momentarily. Nagano throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Nagano throws a leg kick but Man sees it coming and moves out of range. Nagano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Man will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Man moves in looking to clinch but Nagano pushes him off. Nagano connects with a leg kick. Man looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Nagano throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Man. Nagano tries a head kick but it misses.
Man takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A lazy body kick from Man and Nagano counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nagano throws a quick inside leg kick. Nagano lands with a kick to the temple. Man shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Nagano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Man checks a low kick from Nagano. Man keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Man chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nagano can pounce on him.
Man misses with a combination
and Nagano counters with a lovely straight right hand! Nagano lands with a kick to the temple. Man shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Nagano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Man misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Nagano. Nagano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Man. Good leg kick by Nagano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nagano. Nagano throws a head kick but Man moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nagano.
BumbleBee Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nagano lands a leg kick that knocks Man off balance momentarily. Man looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nagano is fending him off so far but Man persists. Nope, Nagano circles away and we're back to standing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Nagano 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!
Man will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Man misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Hiro Nagano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nagano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Man changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nagano tries to avoid it but Man manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nagano to the ground. Nagano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Good leg kick by Nagano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Man doesn't succeed with the takedown and Nagano counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Man is lucky that one didn't land flush. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BumbleBee Man. That's going to take a lot out of him. Man closes the distance and clinches up with Nagano, looking for a takedown. Man pushes Nagano against the cage but Nagano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Man avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Man misses with a hook
and Nagano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Man's knee momentarily. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Man takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nagano thumps Man with a low kick. Nagano throws a head kick that Man semi-blocks.
Nagano throws a leg kick which misses Man's front leg but catches the back leg as Man tries to avoid it. Nagano connects with a body shot that sends Man's belly button to the back. Man tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Hiro Nagano seems to be getting the better of the standup. Nagano misses with a body shot.
Nagano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Man. Man tries to clinch there but Nagano circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nagano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Hiro Nagano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Nagano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nagano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. A solid leg kick lands there for Nagano.
Nagano misses with a looping left. Nagano throws a nice inside leg kick. Man takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nagano misses the shot to the body. Nagano throws a head kick that Man semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A good leg kick by Nagano. Nagano closes the distance and clinches. Nagano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A good leg kick by Nagano. Man stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nagano. Nagano scores with a kick to the midsection. Nagano lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Nagano scores with a kick to the body.
Nagano lands with a slapping head kick. Man gets off balance looking for a body kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nagano lands a leg kick that knocks Man off balance momentarily. Man takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A good leg kick by Nagano. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nagano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Man throws a head kick that misses and Nagano counters with a body kick. Man takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nagano plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A slapping body kick lands there for Nagano. Man shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nagano but Nagano pushes him off and we're back to square one. BumbleBee Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Nagano throws a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight! Hiro Nagano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Nagano 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 26:30 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:30 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiro Nagano!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hyashi Yedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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192 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mitch Miles! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hyashi Yedo! The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Yedo shoots and misses and Miles counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Miles not landing any meaningful shots this time. Miles content to control rather than advance. Yedo works his way to full guard. Good work. Yedo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yedo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Yedo has his foot on Miles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miles works his way back into a safe position though. Yedo keeping moving, preventing Miles from controlling successfully. Miles wants to pass the guard but Yedo is keeping the position. Yedo looking for a guillotine here but Miles defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Miles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yedo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Miles scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Miles cracks Yedo with a solid left hand. Miles trying to control but Yedo is working from the bottom. Yedo is looking for a triangle but Miles pushes his legs off easily.
Miles has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Yedo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miles gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Miles got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yedo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miles has managed to get both his arms back between Yedo's legs - danger averted. Miles thows a big elbow that misses. Yedo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miles defends well. Miles wants to control from the top but Yedo keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Miles working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yedo's head. Miles wants to control from the top but Yedo keeps moving. Miles postures up and lands a big shot to Yedo's brow. Yedo keeping moving, preventing Miles from controlling successfully. Yedo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Miles frees his head nicely. Oh but Yedo has switched to an armbar! Miles is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Hyashi Yedo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathias Torres (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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220 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Dux! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mathias Torres! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Torres swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. No luck with that takedown attempt from Dux. Torres throws a lazy uppercut
and Dux counters with a one-two to the body. Torres throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dux counters by clinching up. Dux misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Dux fails to land. Torres is looking to break free of the clinch but Dux has double underhooks. Torres wants to break free but Dux has control.
Dux has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Torres breaks the clinch.
Torres throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Torres defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dux. Torres misses with a shot to the body and Dux counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Dux is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Torres is just riding it out for now. Dux eventually gives up the hold. Torres wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dux wants to work for an arm triangle but Torres is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Torres is trying to stand up here but Dux is controlling him well. Dux seems to be working for a kimura but Torres defends the submission attempt. Torres is looking to escape. Dux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Dux wants to control but Torres is keeping him busy. Torres should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Dux is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Torres is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Dux!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael McKeon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McKeon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is T.I- Yeah ya know. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael McKeon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinya Aoki! The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Aoki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McKeon is trying to defend but Aoki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Aoki is thwarting McKeon's attempts to control the position. Aoki wants to work for an arm triangle but McKeon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aoki passes to side control. Aoki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Aoki is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. McKeon looks calm but he's in trouble here. Aoki gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. McKeon is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Aoki lets go of the hold and McKeon can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shinya Aoki!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Niwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Justin Dude! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Niwa! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Niwa looks to clinch and Dude counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dude. Dude got a little sloppy there for a moment and Niwa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dude has managed to get both his arms back between Niwa's legs - danger averted. Niwa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dude gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Dude looking to pass the guard. Dude is pushing down on Niwa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Niwa is fighting to maintain full guard but Dude has managed to sneak the leg through. Niwa wants to get back to full guard. Niwa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Dude performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Dude is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Nice strikes from Dude there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Niwa trying to control here.
Dude landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Niwa regains full guard. Nicely done. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Dude lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Dude controlling from the top position. Dude throwing strikes from guard but Niwa blocks nicely. Dude trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Dude chips away with some ground and pound. Niwa has momentary wrist control but Dude slips an elbow through the middle. Dude makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Niwa is pulling down on Dude's head. It's preventing any offense from Dude, at least for the moment. Dude trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Niwa keeping moving, preventing Dude from controlling successfully. Niwa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Dude has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Niwa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dude looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Niwa stops Dude from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Niwa is thwarting Dude's attempts to control the position. Dude on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dude tries to get out of the position. Dude is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Dude scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Niwa manages to mount him!
Dude tries to reverse the position but Niwa maintains control. Niwa controlling the position easily from mount.
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. It looks like Niwa might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Dude is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dude swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Dude is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Niwa is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dude to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dude shrugs it off. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Dude dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Niwa has his takedown stuffed and Dude counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Niwa! Dude dominating with strikes here. Niwa is in a horrible position here. Dude smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Justin Dude overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Niwa is working to get back to half guard.
Dude controlling the pace for now. Niwa wants to control but Dude is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dude pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Niwa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Niwa regains half guard. Dude is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Niwa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Niwa. Dude scoring with punches to the head and body. Dude lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Niwa is trying to control the position but Dude postures up. Niwa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dude's guard. Niwa postures up.
Dude wants to stand but Niwa is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dude wants to sweep here but Niwa controlling him for the moment. Dude pushes Niwa off and scrambles back to his feet.
Niwa tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Dude counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dude takes a swing at Niwa's ribcage but misses. Niwa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Dude throws a leg kick but Niwa sees it coming and moves out of range.
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. Niwa tries for a takedown but Dude circles away easily and Dude counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Niwa's guard now. Niwa looking for a sweep. Not yet Niwa, not yet. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Niwa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dude's guard. Dude is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Niwa stopping the sweep attempt from Dude. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Dude dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Niwa darts in trying to clinch and Niwa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Niwa wants to clinch and Dude cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round. Niwa closes the distance but Dude moves to the side and Dude counters with a lovely straight right hand! Dude misses with a hook
and Niwa counters with a three punch combo that has Dude backing up. Dude nods at Niwa to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Niwa shoots for a double leg takedown but Dude sprawls well. He's pushed Niwa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Niwa slips under a jab. Niwa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Dude counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dude tries to score a body lock takedown but Niwa shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Niwa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dude gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Justin Dude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Niwa. Dude is pressed up against the cage. Niwa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dude down to the mat. Dude avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Niwa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Niwa tries to clinch and Dude counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dude.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Niwa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dude doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dude manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Dude stopping the sweep attempt from Niwa. Niwa keeping full guard, as Dude tries to pass. Dude is in close to Niwa's body, working some short punches and elbows. Dude scoring with punches to the head and body. Dude controlling from the top position. Michael Niwa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Niwa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Dude preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight! Justin Dude showed his dominance in that final round. Well Dude has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Dude!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Komusubi Ozeki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slide comes to the cage accompanied by Marilyn Manson - The Beautiful People. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Counter striker
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kimbo Slide! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Komusubi Ozeki! The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Slide shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Ozeki counters with a takedown into side control. Ozeki working the ground and pound. Slide struggling a bit here. Ozeki scoring with punches and elbows. Slide is trying to get back to half guard. Slide is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ozeki off and has taken his back! Slide controlling well, preventing Ozeki from escaping the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ozeki turns into Slide and is now in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ozeki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Slide is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Ozeki is looking to control Slide's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ozeki avoid being mounted? Ozeki wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Slide thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Slide wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ozeki keeps working. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Slide looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Ozeki is looking for a sweep. Slide is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Ozeki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Slide is working away from the top position though. Ozeki is looking to improve his position.
Ozeki actively working from the bottom here. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ozeki can do anything to dispel that myth. Slide wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ozeki keeps working. Ozeki pushes Slide off looking to stand but Slide dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Slide trying to control the action but Ozeki is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kimbo Slide just wasn't active enough. Slide gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Ozeki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Slide won't be happy with that. Slide manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Slide slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Ozeki won't allow Slide to sweep him here. Ozeki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Ozeki being controlled here momentarily. Slide is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Ozeki has Slide pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Slide manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Ozeki looks gassed! Slide can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimbo Slide. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Slide pulls guard effortlessly. Slide bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ozeki's guard. Ozeki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slide gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Slide thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Slide preventing the sweep. Slide drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Slide jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Ozeki throws his legs up looking for a submission but Slide uses it to pass to side control.
Ozeki tries to get back to half guard but can't. Slide wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ozeki, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Slide trying to control the action but Ozeki is working from the bottom. Ozeki takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Slide wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ozeki keeps working. Ozeki is trying to improve his position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ozeki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Komusubi Ozeki will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Slide misses with a takedown attempt and Ozeki counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Slide punching from the bottom.
Komusubi Ozeki has got the better of the ground game so far. Slide makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Slide. Ozeki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Slide looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ozeki is one step ahead there. Slide is working hard here to advance position. Slide is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ozeki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Slide working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Slide working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ozeki. Slide wants to sweep here but Ozeki controlling him for the moment. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Ozeki chips away with some ground and pound. Slide tries to land a sweep but no joy. Ozeki is looking to work some ground and pound but Slide has wrist control. Slide trying to control the position.
Slide is looking to stand up but Ozeki isn't so interested in that idea. Slide is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ozeki is aware though and is defending well. Slide looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ozeki is one step ahead there. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slide is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Slide wants to control from the top but Ozeki keeps moving. Ozeki working a defensive guard here.
Ozeki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slide defends it easily. Ozeki is breathing heavily. Ozeki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slide manages to get himself to full guard.
Slide manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ozeki manages to get himself to full guard.
Ozeki is trying to control the position but Slide postures up. Slide is in close to Ozeki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ozeki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slide forces his way into half guard. Slide passes the guard and advances to mount! Slide looking to isolate an arm here. Ozeki doesn't see it coming and as Slide extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Slide!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kimbo Slide!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Donovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pete Donovan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Cage! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pete Donovan! The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Donovan closes the distance but Cage moves to the side and Cage counters with a right hand to the body. Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Donovan paws at him with a jab and circles away. Donovan thows a leg kick but Cage checks it and Cage decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Donovan's guard. Cage is pushing down on Donovan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Donovan is fighting to maintain full guard but Cage has managed to sneak the leg through. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cage is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Donovan is just riding it out for now. Cage eventually gives up the hold. Donovan is not content to let Cage control the position. Cage trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cage sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Donovan defending well though. Donovan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Cage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Cage has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Cage looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
BOOM! Cage connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cage working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Donovan looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Cage! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nick Cage! Nick Cage retains his middleweight title!
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