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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tadayoshi Ishimaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Merle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Merle's choice of entrance music: "Ladies and Gentleman" by Saliva. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tadayoshi Ishimaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Merle!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishimaru misses with an uppercut
and Merle counters with a stiff right hand.
Merle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ishimaru throws a lazy uppercut
and Merle counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ishimaru throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Merle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ishimaru thinking.
Ishimaru doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Merle counters with a two punch combo.
Merle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ishimaru misses with a lunging right hand
and Merle counters with a head kick. That will keep Ishimaru thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ishimaru with a poor takedown
and Merle counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ishimaru misses with an uppercut
and Merle counters with a two punch combo.
Ishimaru rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Merle counters with a stiff right hand.
Merle lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ishimaru takes a step back to recover.
Ishimaru misses with an uppercut
and Merle counters with a head kick. That will keep Ishimaru thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ishimaru is breathing heavily.
Ishimaru with a poor takedown
and Merle counters with a head kick.
Ishimaru is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tadayoshi Ishimaru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishimaru throws a leg kick that is checked
and Merle counters with a two punch combo.
Oh Ishimaru is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ishimaru falls off balance throwing a combination
and Merle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left lands for Merle.
Ishimaru seems to have got his legs back now.
Ishimaru swings widly with a right hand
and Merle counters with a nice body kick.
Ishimaru doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Merle makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ishimaru really felt that one!
Merle thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ishimaru if he has to take too many more of those.
Ishimaru takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Merle connects with a high kick.
It looks like Tadayoshi Ishimaru has been cut.
Ishimaru closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Merle throws a quick head kick that knocks Ishimaru silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Merle is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michael Merle!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Cranium (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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sean Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Richard Cranium!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cranium throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Cranium wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cranium pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cranium avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Cranium avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cranium defending well though.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith 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.
Cranium keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cranium reverses the position - he's now on top in Smith's guard.
Cranium wants to stand and escape but instead Smith has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cranium works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses.
Cranium really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Cranium has wrist control.
Smith postures up in Cranium's guard and throws a big left but Cranium blocks it.
Cranium utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cranium utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cranium swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Cranium utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith stops Cranium from standing up.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cranium is keeping the position for now.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith postures up in Cranium's guard and throws a big left but Cranium blocks it.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
Cranium keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cranium's head.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cranium's head.
Cranium keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cranium defending well though.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Cranium's hands, connecting with Cranium's forehead.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing shots but Cranium is blocking nicely.
Cranium is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cranium's head.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith working Cranium over with strikes.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cranium defending well though.
Smith 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. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Cranium's temple.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Cranium is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cranium to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cranium tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Cranium misses with a double jab.
Cranium wants to clinch.
Cranium tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Cranium wants to clinch
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith throws a strike but Cranium rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cranium is looking to stand up but Smith won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has his feet on Cranium's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Cranium manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cranium throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Richard Cranium is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cranium doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Cranium.
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cranium working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Cranium has wrist control.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith advances to half guard.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith throws a strike but Cranium avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Smith passes Cranium's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sean Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cranium blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Cranium defends it.
Cranium is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cranium's head.
Smith throwing shots but Cranium is blocking nicely.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cranium keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Cranium defends it.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cranium to regain full guard.
Cranium preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith won't allow Cranium to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Cranium preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Cranium has wrist control.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Cranium preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith postures up in Cranium's guard and throws a big left but Cranium blocks it.
Smith won't allow Cranium to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Smith dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cranium wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith drives through with a takedown into Cranium's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cranium works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Cranium blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Cranium has wrist control.
Cranium preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Cranium takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cranium avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Cranium blocks nicely.
Cranium utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith pushing down on Cranium's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cranium is looking to escape.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cranium's head.
Cranium tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Richard Cranium has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cranium!
Smith 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.
Smith throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Smith lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Smith looking to finish with strikes here!
Cranium holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Smith tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Smith looking to finish with strikes here!
Smith lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing strikes here but Cranium is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cranium is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cranium holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Smith tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Smith with good strikes from the mount here!
Smith lands a big elbow.
Cranium blocking the ground and pound.
Smith lands with some strikes.
Cranium holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Smith tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Smith throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Smith sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cranium holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Smith tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Smith landing strikes from the mount.
Smith 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.
Smith throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Smith scoring with strikes but Cranium is staying in there.
Cranium wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Smith.
The referee warns Cranium that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Smith misses with a head shot.
Smith unloading with bombs!
Sean Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, 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 30:26
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Smith!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koji Masunari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Bugasto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Koji Masunari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rob Bugasto!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masunari takes a swing at Bugasto's ribcage but misses.
Bugasto throws the left hand but Masunari avoids the punch easily.
Masunari avoids the body shot from Bugasto.
Bugasto missing with a left hand there. Masunari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bugasto misses with a left hand
and Masunari counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bugasto jabs Masunari to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Masunari moves into the clinch successfully.
Masunari leaning against his opponent.
Masunari drags the fight down to the ground.
Masunari wants to sweep here but Bugasto controlling him for the moment.
Bugasto has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Masunari is proving hard to escape from.
Masunari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bugasto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Masunari has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bugasto has managed to get both his arms back between Masunari's legs - danger averted.
Bugasto tries to stand but Masunari is controlling from the bottom.
Bugasto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Masunari is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bugasto is aware though and is defending well.
Masunari is trying to keep Bugasto in close.
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.
Masunari working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bugasto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bugasto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bugasto wants to get up but he can't break Masunari's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Masunari is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Masunari looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masunari has his foot on Bugasto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bugasto works his way back into a safe position though.
Bugasto is looking to stand up but Masunari won't let him.
Masunari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bugasto is one step ahead there.
Masunari pulls Bugasto in close to his closed guard and prevents Bugasto from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Masunari looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bugasto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Masunari. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Masunari is trying to control the position but Bugasto postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Masunari takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bugasto misses with a hook
and Masunari counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bugasto misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koji Masunari dominated that round.
That's time! Masunari's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jab, jab by Bugasto - just one landing.
Masunari takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bugasto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bugasto throws a leg kick
and Masunari counters with a body kick that stops Bugasto in his tracks momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Masunari cracks Bugasto with a good jab.
Bugasto throws a lazy uppercut
and Masunari counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bugasto swings widly with a right hand
and Masunari counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Masunari moves into the clinch.
Masunari breaks the clinch.
Masunari connects with a leg kick. Bugasto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masunari dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bugasto. That did some damage!
Bugasto misses with a straight right.
Bugasto throws an off balance right hand
and Masunari counters with a big head kick but Bugasto shrugs it off.
Bugasto misses with a right hand
and Masunari counters with a head kick. That will keep Bugasto thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Masunari lunges at Bugasto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bugasto's hand.
Bugasto is rocked!
Bugasto wants to stay close but Masunari steps back to make room for something. Bugasto seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Masunari and Bugasto drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Koji Masunari!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Rash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Dawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawkins comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jay-Z - Empire State of Mind kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Rash!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Dawkins!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Rash throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dawkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Rash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dawkins moves away.
Rash avoids the body shot from Dawkins.
Dawkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rash sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dawkins somewhat.
Rash moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Rash misses.
Dawkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rash.
A big left from Dawkins misses.
Dawkins misses with a head kick.
Rash throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rash misses with a hook
and Dawkins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rash won't be happy with that.
Dawkins lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawkins is looking to take a break and control but Rash is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dawkins in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Rash is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Dawkins!
Jack Dawkins is the new middleweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Velazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomura Krakakos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shane Velazquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tomura Krakakos!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velazquez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Krakakos.
A punch combination from Krakakos misses.
Nice defenses there by Krakakos.
Krakakos misses with an uppercut. Velazquez saw that one coming.
Krakakos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Velazquez throws out the jab.
Velazquez ducks under a wild hook from Krakakos.
Velazquez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Krakakos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Velazquez tries to clinch
and Krakakos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krakakos misses the body punch
and Velazquez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Velazquez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Krakakos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Velazquez misses with a hook
and Krakakos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Velazquez ducks under a wild hook from Krakakos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velazquez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krakakos.
Velazquez throws a poor cross that misses
and Krakakos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Velazquez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krakakos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Velazquez.
Krakakos misses with a looping left.
Nice body punch from Krakakos.
Velazquez swings widly with a right hand
and Krakakos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krakakos misses with a series of wild punches.
Krakakos looks to land a right hand but Velazquez moved out of range.
No joy there for Velazquez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Velazquez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krakakos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krakakos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krakakos throws a lazy uppercut
and Velazquez counters with a straight right hand.
Velazquez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Velazquez lands a really nice looking cross but Krakakos seems unphased.
Krakakos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Krakakos slips a straight right by Velazquez.
Krakakos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Velazquez to score with a decent uppercut.
Velazquez misses with an uppercut.
Velazquez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Krakakos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krakakos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velazquez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez misses with a straight left.
Velazquez throws out a loose jab but Krakakos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krakakos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krakakos swings for the body but Velazquez moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Krakakos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Velazquez misses with a right hand
and Krakakos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Velazquez throws a hook but Krakakos blocks it.
Krakakos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Velazquez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Krakakos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Velazquez.
Velazquez throws an off balance right hand
and Krakakos counters with a right hand to the body.
Krakakos throws out a loose jab but Velazquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krakakos doesn't manage to clinch there - Velazquez circles away.
A slow jab from Krakakos misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krakakos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Velazquez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Velazquez misses with a hook
and Krakakos moves into the clinch.
Krakakos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Krakakos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Velazquez backwards.
It looks like Shane Velazquez has been cut.
Velazquez prevents a body shot from Krakakos.
A right hook to the body lands for Krakakos.
Velazquez blocking some punches.
Krakakos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Krakakos digs a right hand underneath Velazquez's ribcage. Velazquez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velazquez breaks from the clinch.
Velazquez throws a right hand that misses
and Krakakos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krakakos misses with a body shot.
Krakakos thuds his right hand into Velazquez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krakakos misses with a straight left.
Velazquez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomura Krakakos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Velazquez'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.
Velazquez tests Krakakos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Krakakos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Krakakos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Krakakos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Krakakos.
Krakakos slips under a jab from Velazquez.
Krakakos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Velazquez backs up against the cage.
Velazquez swings widly with a right hand
and Krakakos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Krakakos throws an off balance right hand
and Krakakos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Krakakos swats away the attempt to clinch by Velazquez.
Krakakos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Velazquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tomura Krakakos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velazquez misses with an uppercut
and Krakakos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Velazquez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Krakakos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Velazquez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Krakakos throws a series of punches but Velazquez moves out of range.
Velazquez throws a hook but Krakakos blocks it.
Krakakos moves out of range as Velazquez strikes.
Velazquez falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Krakakos to counter with a crisp jab.
Krakakos clobbers Velazquez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Krakakos throws a lazy right hand but Velazquez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krakakos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Velazquez counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Krakakos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Velazquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Velazquez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Krakakos throws a jab when Velazquez was well out of range.
Velazquez misses with a straight left.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Krakakos in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Velazquez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Krakakos holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Krakakos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Velazquez wants to get back to striking at distance but Krakakos won't allow it.
Velazquez is looking to break free of the clinch but Krakakos has double underhooks.
Velazquez misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Krakakos fails to land.
Velazquez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Velazquez is trying to push Krakakos away but Krakakos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Krakakos can't find room to land a body shot as Velazquez controls the action.
Velazquez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Krakakos tries to work over Velazquez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Krakakos as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez is trying to break free.
Velazquez breaks from the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Krakakos there.
Velazquez misses with a combination
and Krakakos counters with a nice body shot.
Krakakos scores with a hook to the body. Velazquez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Velazquez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Velazquez scores with a nice right hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Krakakos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krakakos throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Krakakos.
Krakakos leaning against his opponent.
Velazquez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krakakos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Velazquez up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Krakakos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Velazquez misses with an elbow over the top.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Krakakos displaying some good clinch control by pressing Velazquez up against the cage.
Velazquez is trying to force a seperation but Krakakos has the dominant position.
Krakakos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Krakakos slows down the pace here.
Krakakos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Krakakos - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tomura Krakakos.
A big right from Velazquez misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velazquez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krakakos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomura Krakakos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shane Velazquez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Velazquez misses with a left hand
and Krakakos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Velazquez throws a lazy uppercut
and Krakakos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Velazquez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krakakos.
Krakakos staying out of range there.
Velazquez throws out a loose jab but Krakakos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krakakos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Velazquez throws a series of punches but Krakakos avoids them all with ease.
Velazquez swings widly with a right hand
and Krakakos counters with a stiff right hand.
Krakakos looks to throw the jab but Velazquez is out of range.
Krakakos throws an off balance right hand
and Krakakos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Krakakos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Velazquez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krakakos lands with a nice body punch.
Velazquez throws a jab when Krakakos was well out of range.
Krakakos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velazquez manages to avoid it.
Velazquez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Krakakos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Velazquez misses with a hook
and Krakakos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krakakos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Krakakos misses with a left hand
and Velazquez counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krakakos. Velazquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velazquez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Velazquez misses with a straight right.
Velazquez misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krakakos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krakakos takes one to the side of the head.
Velazquez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Krakakos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krakakos looks to land a combination but Velazquez avoids it well.
Krakakos misses with a hook to the body
and Velazquez counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Velazquez.
Velazquez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Krakakos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Velazquez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krakakos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Velazquez looks to land a right hand but Krakakos moved out of range.
Krakakos looks to land a right hand but Velazquez moved out of range.
Velazquez misses with a right hand
and Krakakos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Krakakos.
Krakakos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velazquez manages to avoid it.
Krakakos misses with a combination
and Velazquez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Velazquez misses.
Velazquez throws a right hand that misses
and Krakakos counters with a straight right hand.
Jab by Velazquez.
Velazquez thuds a left hand into Krakakos's body.
Velazquez throws a right hand that misses
and Krakakos counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velazquez. Krakakos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shane Velazquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krakakos tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krakakos swings for the body but Velazquez moves out of range.
Velazquez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big left from Krakakos misses.
Velazquez throws an overhand right that lands on Krakakos's shoulder, as Krakakos tries to avoid the shot.
Krakakos misses with a body shot.
Tomura Krakakos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big left from Velazquez misses.
The fighters circling - Krakakos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Velazquez swings widly with a right hand
and Krakakos counters with a right hand to the body.
Krakakos throws a combination that misses
and Velazquez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Velazquez misses with a right hand
and Krakakos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Velazquez throws an overhand right that lands on Krakakos's shoulder, as Krakakos tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tomura Krakakos.
Well Krakakos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomura Krakakos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clay comes to the cage accompanied by Atari Teenage Riot - Revolution Action . Tyson Diaz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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200 lbs
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26
190 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Curtis Clay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tyson Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Clay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clay misses with a straight right.
Clay misses with a hook.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Clay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clay thows a body shot but no joy.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clay clinches up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Clay - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Clay prevents a takedown attempt there.
Clay lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diaz.
Diaz looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay misses with the head strike.
Clay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A bit of stalling here from Clay.
Clay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clay throws a head punch that misses.
Clay stops a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Clay is leaning against Diaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Clay will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Diaz up against the cage.
Clay softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Clay manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Clay lands with a right to the head.
Clay taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Clay softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Clay just leaning against Diaz, taking a breather.
Clay works on Diaz's body with a couple of short punches.
Clay lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Clay.
Clay presses Diaz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Clay leaning his opponent against the cage.
Clay seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Curtis Clay.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Clay avoids it well.
Clay with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clay takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Clay misses.
Clay throws a big shot that misses.
Clay scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clay misses with the ground and pound.
Clay sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Diaz is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Clay.
Clay tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Clay looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Clay trying to control the position but Diaz is working away.
Clay working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Diaz blocking the ground and pound.
Diaz is looking to get to half guard.
Clay lands a big elbow.
Clay wants to control the pace but Diaz is squirming around nicely.
Clay working for a submission but Diaz is keeping him at bay.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clay throws some wild stikes that Diaz manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Clay dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Clay scores with a shot to the body.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clay moves away.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clay fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Clay avoids nicely.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clay counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Clay.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clay.
A nice left hand lands by Clay.
Clay lands a body punch.
A short right from Clay.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Clay lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Clay.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clay.
Clay lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Clay takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Clay lands a body punch in the clinch.
Clay lands with a short shot to the head.
Clay slows down the pace here.
Clay digs a right hand into Diaz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diaz's gas tank.
Clay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Clay lands a body shot.
Clay softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Clay lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Clay.
Clay lands a nice shot to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Clay - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Clay lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clay cracks Diaz with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Clay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Clay lands a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Clay uses it to pass to side control.
Diaz tries to buck Clay off but Clay is having none of it.
Clay misses with the ground and pound.
Clay moves into full mount!
Clay thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Clay punching from mount but Diaz doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Clay has isolated one of Diaz's arms. Diaz looking to fight him off but Clay twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Curtis Clay!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harvey Prince (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
189 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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26
195 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fabricio Thiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Harvey Prince!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thiago takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Prince.
Prince swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Prince misses its intended target.
Thiago gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Prince throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thiago on the side of the head.
Prince throws a right and a left that Thiago avoids nicely.
Harvey Prince seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prince dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Prince swings for the body but Thiago moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Prince. Thiago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thiago with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Prince to score with a decent uppercut.
Prince fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thiago takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Prince connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Prince is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Prince scores with the left hand. Thiago knows he should have avoided that one.
Prince looks to land a combination but Thiago avoids it well.
Prince misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thiago.
Prince lands a nice looking body shot.
Prince scores with a punch to the head.
Prince just misses with a punch to the body.
Prince misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Prince smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Prince ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Prince misses with a looping right.
Prince lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prince throws a big shot that misses.
Thiago keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Prince.
Prince lands a nice hook to Thiago's body. Thiago takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Prince scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thiago doesn't seem bothered though.
Prince throws a combination. Thiago tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Prince lands with a hook. Thiago tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thiago takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Prince throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Prince lands a jab to the nose.
Prince is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thiago on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Prince will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Prince lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prince lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Prince misses with a straight right.
Prince has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Prince lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Prince is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thiago had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Prince connects with a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Prince scores with a four punch combination!
Harvey Prince is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Prince jabs Thiago to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Prince with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No joy there for Prince, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Prince does no damage.
Prince wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Prince lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thiago circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheers as Prince lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thiago doesn't seem phased though.
Prince looks to land a combination but Thiago avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thiago shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Prince defends it nicely.
Thiago shoots for a takedown but Prince saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Prince thows a body shot but no joy.
Thiago is trying hard to land a takedown here. Prince sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabricio Thiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thiago fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thiago takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Prince swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thiago avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thiago shoots in but Prince avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Prince looks to land a combination but Thiago avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Prince dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thiago bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Prince regains half guard, as Thiago was trying to land strikes.
Thiago 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.
Thiago seems to be working for a kimura but Prince defends the submission attempt.
Thiago is trying to control the action in half guard but Prince is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thiago is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Prince wants to stand up but Thiago is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thiago trying to control the position from guard on top but Prince is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thiago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thiago advances to half guard.
Thiago thows a huge punch but Prince dodges it nicely.
Thiago thows a huge punch but Prince dodges it nicely.
Thiago is working for a submission of some sort.
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.
Thiago wants to free his trapped foot but Prince is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thiago is trying to control. Prince wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thiago not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thiago missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thiago throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thiago controlling the pace.
Prince avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thiago.
Thiago missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thiago is trying to control the action in half guard but Prince is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Prince blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thiago.
Prince is looking to escape.
Prince regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Thiago.
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.
Thiago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thiago is in close to Prince's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thiago missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Prince working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thiago.
Prince has momentary wrist control but Thiago slips an elbow through the middle.
Thiago is in close to Prince's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thiago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thiago might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thiago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabricio Thiago dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Prince swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thiago.
Thiago moves out of range of the strikes.
Prince lands a slapping body shot.
Prince throws a right and a left that both miss.
Prince will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Prince jabs at Thiago's body.
Some wild striking there from Prince.
Prince throws a hook but Thiago blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thiago takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice shot by Prince.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prince throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Prince falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thiago decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Prince's guard.
Thiago missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thiago is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thiago throwing strikes from guard but Prince blocks nicely.
Thiago throws a big right hand that misses.
Prince working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thiago.
Thiago trying to control but Prince is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thiago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thiago throws a big right hand that misses.
Thiago throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thiago's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Prince keeping moving, preventing Thiago from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thiago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prince utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thiago postures up and lands a big shot to Prince's brow.
Thiago thows a big elbow that misses.
Thiago landing with the ground and pound.
Thiago content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thiago throws a big right hand that misses.
Thiago throws a strike but Prince rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thiago not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thiago is pulling down on Prince's head to control his posture.
Prince stopping the sweep attempt from Thiago.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fabricio Thiago showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thiago has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kapakapa Lukapa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter's entrance music is Walkie Talkie - DJ Shadow. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Lukapa's choice of entrance music: Butsekek. Andrew Carter has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrew Carter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kapakapa Lukapa!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carter throws a right and a left that Lukapa avoids nicely.
Carter throws a series of punches but Lukapa avoids them all with ease.
Lukapa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carter counters with a shoot takedown. Lukapa fights it but they end up in guard.
Lukapa 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Lukapa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lukapa working for a triangle but Carter defends it easily.
Lukapa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lukapa is looking for a triangle but Carter pushes his legs off easily.
Carter controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lukapa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Carter passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Carter politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Carter prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lukapa takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lukapa tries to bench press Carter off him but Carter keeps the position.
Lukapa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lukapa seems a little lost for a moment, as Carter dominates the positioning.
Carter trying to control the action but Lukapa is working from the bottom.
Lukapa tries to buck Carter off but Carter is having none of it.
Lukapa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Carter off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukapa is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Carter has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Carter is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lukapa is looking for a choke. Carter gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Carter manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Lukapa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lukapa keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully.
Lukapa working for submissions but it's allowed Carter to get to half guard.
Carter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lukapa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carter pulls his head out easily.
Lukapa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carter pulls his head out easily.
Carter is looking to take a break and control but Lukapa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carter is looking for a kimura but Lukapa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carter to get the leverage.
Lukapa looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Carter pushes past his half guard into mount!
Lukapa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Carter dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Carter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter tries for a takedown but Lukapa circles away easily
and Lukapa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukapa has gone for a leg lock! Carter slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lukapa's guard.
Carter is stalling in the full guard.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Lukapa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lukapa looking for subs off his back but Carter has passed one foot through into half guard.
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.
Lukapa actively working from the bottom here.
Lukapa is trying to get back to full guard.
Carter is controlling the pace.
Andrew Carter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lukapa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carter pulls his head out easily.
Lukapa actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukapa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Carter moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Lukapa.
Lukapa is breathing heavily.
Carter remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Lukapa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lukapa sneaks back into half guard.
Carter is taking a breather. Lukapa says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lukapa tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Carter has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lukapa tries to reverse the position but Carter maintains control.
Lukapa regains half guard.
Lukapa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carter pulls his head out easily.
Lukapa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carter pulls his head out easily.
Lukapa is looking to improve his position.
Carter is pressing down on Lukapa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lukapa is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kapakapa Lukapa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Carter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Carter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lukapa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukapa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carter defends it well.
Lukapa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Carter wants to control but Lukapa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lukapa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carter sees it coming and defends easily.
Carter tries to roll over but Lukapa keeps him under control.
Carter trying to control here.
That's two 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.
Carter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carter.
Lukapa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Carter is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lukapa, into his guard.
Lukapa has his foot on Carter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carter works his way back into a safe position though.
Lukapa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lukapa being controlled here, momentarily.
Lukapa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Carter passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukapa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Carter's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lukapa tries to get to full guard but Carter has control of the leg.
Lukapa won't allow Carter to pass to mount.
Lukapa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lukapa looking for subs off his back but Carter has passed one foot through into half guard.
Carter prevents Lukapa from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lukapa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lukapa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Carter is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lukapa!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Andrew Carter did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lukapa with a poor takedown
and Carter counters with a good, hard body kick but Lukapa shrugs it off.
Carter misses with a leg kick.
Carter throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lukapa has an active guard here but Carter has managed to pass into half guard.
Lukapa actively working from the bottom here.
Carter performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lukapa looking for submissions off his back.
Carter moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Lukapa.
Carter staying calm.
Carter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lukapa, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter wants to control but Lukapa is keeping him busy.
Lukapa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Carter's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lukapa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carter lands strikes from half guard.
Lukapa is not content to let Carter control the position.
Lukapa looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Carter is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lukapa looking for submissions off his back.
Carter prevents Lukapa from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carter controlling the pace.
Lukapa looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Carter had his way with Kapakapa Lukapa in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Carter tries for a takedown but Lukapa circles away easily
and Lukapa counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Carter!
Carter can't escape the position.
Lukapa avoids the attempt from Carter to control.
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.
Lukapa with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukapa goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Carter turns into him and now he's in Lukapa's guard.
Lukapa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lukapa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Carter uses it to pass to side control.
Lukapa is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter tries to advance to mount but Lukapa denies him.
Carter wants to control but Lukapa is keeping him busy.
Lukapa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Carter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lukapa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lukapa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carter pulls his head out easily.
Lukapa wants to get back to full guard.
Lukapa looking for subs from the bottom but Carter mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukapa is working to get back to half guard.
Carter controlling from the full mount.
Lukapa is looking to get to half guard.
Carter looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lukapa regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lukapa looking for submissions off his back.
Carter lands with a punch from half guard.
Lukapa tries to roll over but Carter keeps him under control.
Carter slows the pace down in half guard.
Lukapa tries to get to full guard but Carter has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kapakapa Lukapa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carter has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:48
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:47
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Andrew Carter retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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