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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tadayoshi Ishimaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiapo Okina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tadayoshi Ishimaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiapo Okina!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishimaru fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Okina avoids it really well and circles away.
Okina scores with a sloppy right hand. Ishimaru should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Okina misses its intended target.
Okina throws out a loose jab but Ishimaru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ishimaru misses with a series of wild punches.
Okina steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ishimaru.
Okina shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Okina is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ishimaru is looking to improve his position.
Ishimaru blocking the ground and pound attempt from Okina.
Ishimaru taking some punishment here, with Okina in his half guard.
Okina looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishimaru trying to hold on to Okina's head to control him but Okina postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okina is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Okina prevents Ishimaru from improving his position.
Ishimaru avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Okina.
Okina is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ishimaru has managed to free his arm - good work.
Okina not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Okina is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Okina missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Okina.
Ishimaru knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Okina on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishimaru on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okina working the head and body with strikes.
Okina has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ishimaru manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ishimaru avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Okina content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Okina throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ishimaru works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Okina stands up over Ishimaru, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Okina is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Okina stands up over Ishimaru, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ishimaru preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Okina scoring with some ground and pound.
Okina cracks Ishimaru with a solid left hand.
Okina lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Okina is in close to Ishimaru's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okina throwing strikes from guard but Ishimaru blocks nicely.
Ishimaru looking for a sweep. Not yet Ishimaru, not yet.
Okina lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Okina throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ishimaru works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Okina landing with the ground and pound.
Okina working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Okina is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Okina distracts Ishimaru with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Okina throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ishimaru works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ishimaru doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okina scoring with some ground and pound.
Okina working some strikes from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Okina accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Okina working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ishimaru's head.
Okina thows a big elbow that misses.
Okina cracks Ishimaru with a solid left hand.
Okina postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Okina is looking to work some ground and pound but Ishimaru has wrist control.
Okina postures up.
Ishimaru looking to hit a scissor sweep but Okina is one step ahead there.
Okina with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Okina lands a couple of elbows.
Okina cracks Ishimaru with a solid left hand.
Ishimaru avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Okina working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiapo Okina dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Okina fails to land the takedown.
Okina's corner calls for a 1-2. Okina obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Okina looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ishimaru is fending him off so far but Okina persists. Nope, Ishimaru circles away and we're back to standing.
Okina looks to throw the jab but Ishimaru is out of range.
Ishimaru throws a jab but it's blocked by Okina.
Ishimaru pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Okina.
A decent looking cross lands there for Okina.
Ishimaru shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Okina sprawls well. Okina wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ishimaru gets slowly back to his feet.
Ishimaru tries to sprawl but Okina drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Okina lands strikes from half guard.
Okina slips a nice elbow through Ishimaru's hands, connecting with Ishimaru's forehead.
Okina has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ishimaru in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okina looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ishimaru is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Okina avoids the attempt from Ishimaru to control.
Okina raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hiapo Okina has got the better of the ground game so far.
Okina scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ishimaru?
Okina with a couple of short strikes.
Okina landing shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okina working the ground and pound effectively.
Okina wants to finish this one by submission but Ishimaru is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Okina.
Okina scoring with strikes but Ishimaru is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okina raining down hammerfists from mount.
Okina has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Ishimaru is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hiapo Okina!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Masaki Sumitani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuo Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Masaki Sumitani has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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194 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masaki Sumitani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazuo Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sumitani is fending him off so far but Nakamura persists. Nope, Sumitani circles away and we're back to standing.
Sumitani looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nakamura shoots in but Sumitani avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nakamura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sumitani counters with an inside leg kick.
Masaki Sumitani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuo Nakamura.
Nakamura will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nakamura has his takedown stuffed
and Sumitani counters with a right hand to the body.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sumitani as he avoids it easily.
Nakamura shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sumitani pinned against the cage. Sumitani gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sumitani lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nakamura looks gassed!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sumitani lands with a kick to the temple. Nakamura shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nakamura shoots in and drives through. Sumitani sprawls well.
Nakamura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nakamura misses with a takedown attempt - Sumitani sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sumitani throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Nakamura's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Sumitani dives in looking to finish as Nakamura flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Sumitani's strikes! Sumitani is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Nakamura's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Nakamura was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masaki Sumitani!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mek Ju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santana Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida has chosen Sexy Chick as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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190 lbs
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187 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mek Ju!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Santana Machida!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ju throws an overhand right that lands on Machida's shoulder, as Machida tries to avoid the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ju.
Machida misses with a double jab.
Ju uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Machida misses with a wild combination.
Machida throws a leg kick but Ju sees it coming and moves out of range.
Machida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machida clinches up against the cage.
Ju is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Ju misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ju digs a right hand into Machida's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Machida's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida misses with a knee strike.
Ju escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machida has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ju finds it's way round the side to connect with Machida's head.
It looks like Santana Machida has been cut.
Machida misses with a two punch combination.
Machida looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ju scores with a spinning back kick!
Ju uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Machida has time to react.
Ju drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Machida right on the button. Machida goes down! Ju follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Ju gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mek Ju!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Snatches O Coolahand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kung Pow (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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165 lbs
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Snatches O Coolahand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kung Pow!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pow is looking to clinch.
O Coolahand throws a lazy right hand but Pow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Coolahand takes a swing at Pow's ribcage but misses.
Pow lands a really nice looking cross but O Coolahand seems unphased.
Pow gets off balance looking for a body kick
and O Coolahand makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pow throws a jab when O Coolahand was well out of range.
Pow misses with a wild body shot.
O Coolahand tests Pow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kung Pow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Coolahand.
O Coolahand connects with a jab.
O Coolahand throws a poor cross that misses
and Pow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps O Coolahand thinking.
Pow moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Coolahand struggles to land a body shot inside as Pow controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Pow.
O Coolahand misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pow lands an elbow just above O Coolahand 's eye.
O Coolahand swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pow.
O Coolahand misses with the head strike.
O Coolahand tries a body shot but Pow blocks it.
Pow lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Pow.
O Coolahand tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
O Coolahand can't break the clinch.
Pow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of O Coolahand backwards.
A right hand to the body from Pow.
Pow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Pow on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O Coolahand takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Coolahand has a couple of punches blocked by Pow.
Pow creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through O Coolahand's defenses.
A body shot lands from O Coolahand.
Pow tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pow.
O Coolahand misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Coolahand misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pow lands a knee to the body.
O Coolahand misses with a body punch.
Pow lands a shoulder strike.
O Coolahand is looking to control Pow's arms but Pow gets an underhook and turns him. Now O Coolahand has his back to the cage.
Pow misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from O Coolahand.
A short left from Pow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pow utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pow lands a damaging elbow.
Pow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pow digs a right hand into O Coolahand's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on O Coolahand's gas tank.
O Coolahand wants to break free but Pow has control.
Pow lands a nice uppercut.
Pow blocks an uppercut.
O Coolahand struggles to land a body shot inside as Pow controls his hands.
Pow lands an elbow inside.
O Coolahand doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from O Coolahand fails to land.
Pow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of O Coolahand backwards.
O Coolahand misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pow lands an elbow inside that O Coolahand shrugs off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Coolahand misses with some punches.
Pow lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
O Coolahand has Pow pushed against the cage.
Pow lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pow lands a nice knee to the body.
Pow lands a knee to the body.
Pow lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Snatches O Coolahand has been cut.
Pow unloads a knee to the mid-section. O Coolahand lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pow digs a right hand underneath O Coolahand's ribcage. O Coolahand let out a lung full of air as it connected.
O Coolahand is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pow lands a nice elbow.
Pow crunches a lovely knee into O Coolahand's ribcage.
Pow lands an elbow inside that O Coolahand shrugs off.
A right hand to the body from Pow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Pow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Snatches O Coolahand's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
O Coolahand throws a body punch but Pow moves out of range.
O Coolahand walks into a straight right hand from Pow.
O Coolahand has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from O Coolahand there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pow misses with a looping right.
O Coolahand swings for the body but Pow moves out of range.
O Coolahand keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
O Coolahand missing with a left hand there. Pow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pow throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
O Coolahand scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on O Coolahand. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Coolahand takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
O Coolahand misses with a looping right.
Pow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and O Coolahand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Coolahand throws a lazy uppercut
and Pow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps O Coolahand thinking.
O Coolahand rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pow cracks O Coolahand with a right hand to the side of the head.
O Coolahand keeps the fight on the outside.
Pow moves away from the strike by O Coolahand.
Pow misses with a looping left.
O Coolahand walks into a left hand.
Pow throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O Coolahand on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Coolahand slips a straight right by Pow.
Pow throws an overhand right that lands on O Coolahand's shoulder, as O Coolahand tries to avoid the shot.
Pow throws a hook but O Coolahand blocks it.
Pow just misses with a punch to the body.
O Coolahand throws a right hand that misses
and Pow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Coolahand takes a body punch but keeps moving.
O Coolahand blocks a low kick nicely.
O Coolahand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Coolahand misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Coolahand. Pow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pow holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pow putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has O Coolahand in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pow works on O Coolahand's body with a couple of short punches.
O Coolahand stalling in the clinch but Pow improves position.
O Coolahand tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
O Coolahand misses with some punches.
Pow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pow landing knees to the body.
Pow landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pow lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
O Coolahand being controlled against the cage.
Pow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite O Coolahand's efforts to push away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Coolahand doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O Coolahand swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pow has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pow utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pow scores with a shot to the side of O Coolahand's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Coolahand throws a punch but it's blocked by Pow.
O Coolahand takes an elbow to the forehead.
O Coolahand misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pow landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Pow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Snatches O Coolahand's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Coolahand.
O Coolahand throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pow doesn't manage to clinch there - O Coolahand circles away.
O Coolahand scores with a one two! Pow had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pow misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Pow. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pow.
O Coolahand thows a left - swing and a miss!
O Coolahand misses with a series of wild punches.
Pow tries a low kick but O Coolahand avoids it.
A big left from O Coolahand misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Coolahand lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pow misses with an uppercut.
Pow misses with a body shot.
O Coolahand on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
O Coolahand circles away from the clinch attempt.
O Coolahand takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
O Coolahand throws a lazy right hand but Pow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Coolahand misses with a two punch combination.
Pow is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
O Coolahand takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
O Coolahand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pow.
Snatches O Coolahand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pow misses with a straight right.
Pow throws the left hand but O Coolahand avoids the punch easily.
Pow tries to clinch there but O Coolahand circles away.
O Coolahand lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the liver by O Coolahand. Beautiful body shot.
Pow darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pow moves into range and clinches up with O Coolahand.
Pow struggles to land a body shot inside as O Coolahand controls his hands.
Pow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pow lands a right hand that snaps the head of O Coolahand backwards.
Pow landing some nice looking knees to the body.
O Coolahand's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pow lands an elbow inside.
Pow manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
O Coolahand stalling in the clinch but Pow improves position.
O Coolahand takes a shot to the head.
Pow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
O Coolahand is rocked!
Pow lands a nice uppercut.
Oh O Coolahand is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pow lands a nice uppercut.
Pow lands a nice elbow.
Pow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pow creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through O Coolahand's defenses.
O Coolahand misses with some punches.
Pow lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pow throws a big uppercut that drops O Coolahand! More strikes from Pow and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! O Coolahand lies dazed against the cage as Pow celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kung Pow!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yoko Gushiken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiri Ahokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahokas has chosen Shoot to Thrill by AC/DC as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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135 lbs
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26
152 lbs
20 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoko Gushiken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jiri Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gushiken throws a shot from downtown. Ahokas moves away and avoids it.
Gushiken throws a looping overhand right but Ahokas ducks down to avoid it.
Ahokas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ahokas throws the kick towards the body but Gushiken avoids it.
Ahokas throws a leg kick which misses Gushiken's front leg but catches the back leg as Gushiken tries to avoid it.
Ahokas throws a sloppy head kick and Gushiken moves out of range easily.
Gushiken is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ahokas is looking to slow Gushiken down with leg kicks.
Gushiken displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ahokas misses with a kick to the body.
Ahokas throws a nice head kick!
Good leg kick by Ahokas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahokas misses with a low kick.
Gushiken ducks under a wild hook from Ahokas.
Ahokas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gushiken lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ahokas misses with a looping right.
Gushiken misses with a leg kick
and Ahokas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jiri Ahokas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gushiken lands with a good body shot.
Ahokas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gushiken.
Ahokas misses with a hook.
Gushiken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ahokas. Ahokas obviously looking to wear him down.
Ahokas misses with a low kick as Gushiken jumps back.
Ahokas dodges the punch combination from Gushiken.
Ahokas needs to keep his hands up - Gushiken had a free shot at his head there.
Gushiken misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ahokas misses with a low kick.
Ahokas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahokas tries to clinch up but Gushiken circles away and keeps his distance.
Ahokas takes one to the chin there.
Gushiken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahokas moves away.
Ahokas throws a leg kick but Gushiken sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ahokas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gushiken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ahokas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ahokas throws a solid leg kick but Gushiken takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ahokas.
Gushiken keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahokas throws a head kick that misses.
Ahokas is looking to chop away at Gushiken's legs.
Gushiken slips under a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gushiken!
Ahokas throws a head kick but Gushiken moves out of range.
Ahokas looks gassed!
Ahokas throws a head kick that misses.
Gushiken scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Some wild striking there from Gushiken.
Gushiken scores with a sloppy right hand. Ahokas should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ahokas walks into a straight right hand from Gushiken.
Gushiken changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gushiken lands a nice shot to the body.
Ahokas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ahokas moves forwards but Gushiken connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ahokas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahokas thows a leg kick but Gushiken checks it
and Gushiken counters with a left and a right that stings Ahokas.
A lazy left from Ahokas finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahokas looks for the body kick but Gushiken saw that one coming.
Ahokas wants to slow Gushiken down by chopping away at his legs.
Ahokas misses with a low kick.
Nice cross by Gushiken.
Gushiken is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gushiken lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gushiken thuds a left hand into Ahokas's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken moves out of range of the body kick from Ahokas.
Ahokas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gushiken lands with a shot to the body.
Ahokas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ahokas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gushiken listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ahokas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ahokas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gushiken misses with a wild combination.
Gushiken catches Ahokas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ahokas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gushiken connects with a single shot there.
Ahokas is rocked!
Ahokas gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Gushiken gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoko Gushiken!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Cobra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellis has chosen his Ram Muay performance as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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265 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alan Cobra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shane Ellis!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobra connects with a high kick.
Ellis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ellis. Cobra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobra lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Cobra.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellis swings for the body but Cobra moves out of range.
Cobra bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ellis's head.
Ellis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cobra scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ellis doesn't seem bothered though.
Cobra throws a sloppy head kick and Ellis moves out of range easily.
Ellis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ellis looks gassed!
Cobra lands with a nice combination. Ellis backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Shane Ellis has been cut.
Cobra moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cobra is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cobra misses with the combination.
Nice shot lands for Ellis.
Cobra listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis takes a swing at Cobra's ribcage but misses.
Cobra plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cobra goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cobra feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ellis's calf.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cobra lands with a kick to the ribs.
A combination from Cobra does no damage.
Cobra lands with a cross.
Cobra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ellis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cobra. That one must have hurt.
Cobra closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Cobra.
Ellis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cobra is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cobra working Ellis over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cobra.
That has opened up Shane Ellis's cut even more.
Cobra is working Ellis over against the cage.
Cobra lands with a light punch inside.
Cobra scores a nice knee to the body.
Cobra scores with a knee to the head.
Cobra scores a nice knee to the body.
Cobra unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cobra crunches a lovely knee into Ellis's ribcage.
Cobra scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cobra utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cobra lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ellis backwards.
Cobra landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cobra lands a nice knee to the body.
Cobra lands a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Cobra.
A bit of stalling here from Cobra.
Cobra lands a shot to the body.
Cobra lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobra landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cobra putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ellis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cobra using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees to the body from Cobra.
Cobra comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cobra working Ellis over with knees to the body.
Cobra connects with a knee to the head.
The cut above Shane Ellis's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cobra crunches a lovely knee into Ellis's ribcage.
Cobra crunches a lovely knee into Ellis's ribcage.
Good body shot from Cobra.
Cobra unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cobra lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Cobra.
Come on Cobra - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A knee to the head by Cobra.
Good body shot from Cobra.
Cobra landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobra lands a nice knee to the body.
Cobra will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ellis up against the cage.
Cobra is working Ellis over against the cage.
Cobra landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A left hand lands to the body for Cobra.
Cobra stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Cobra.
Cobra landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A hook to the body from Cobra.
A left hand lands to the body for Cobra.
Cobra lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cobra comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cobra comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shane Ellis's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Shane Ellis's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alan Cobra!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Katsuro Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Rash (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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202 lbs
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200 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Katsuro Sato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Rash!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rash swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rash scores a takedown into full mount!
Sato regains half guard.
Rash wants to pass the guard but Sato is defending well.
Sato moves into full guard.
Sato working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rash doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rash manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sato is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sato looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rash is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rash throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sato works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sato is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sato bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rash's guard.
Rash avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rash trying to control the position.
Sato advances to half guard.
Rash trying to control from the bottom.
Sato wants to pass the guard but Rash is defending well.
Sato is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sato not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rash is refusing to be controlled, as Sato sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sato stops Rash from getting back to his feet.
Sato wants to pass the guard but Rash is defending well.
Sato slips a nice elbow through Rash's hands, connecting with Rash's forehead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rash is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato wants to free his trapped foot but Rash is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rash wants to control but Sato is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sato looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rash can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sato is looking for a kimura but Rash is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sato to get the leverage.
Sato seems to be working for a kimura but Rash defends the submission attempt.
Sato not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rash controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sato not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sato wants to work for an arm triangle but Rash is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rash avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sato.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sato lands strikes from half guard.
Sato passes to full mount!
Rash avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sato.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsuro Sato dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A big right from Sato misses.
No luck for Sato with that takedown attempt.
Sato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sato avoids the body shot from Rash.
Katsuro Sato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rash takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rash.
Rash darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sato avoids the body shot from Rash.
Sato cracks Rash with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sato throws a big shot that misses.
Rash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sato avoids the body shot from Rash.
Rash jabs Sato to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sato fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rash avoids it really well and circles away.
Sato misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rash manages to avoid it.
Rash thows a body shot but no joy.
Sato throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rash is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sato rather than just go for the knockout.
Sato avoids the body shot from Rash.
Rash tests Sato's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sato fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katsuro Sato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rash scores with a jab to the head.
Sato shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rash dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Rash. Beautiful body shot.
Sato swings for the body but Rash moves out of range.
Rash misses with a hook. Sato ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rash misses with a body shot.
Rash lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Rash does it's job there.
A combination from Sato does no damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rash.
Rash swings for the body but Sato moves out of range.
Sato shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rash bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sato's head.
Sato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Sato misses its intended target.
Rash connects with a right hand. Sato shakes it off.
Rash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sato moves away.
Rash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sato moves away.
Sato swings for the body but Rash moves out of range.
Rash connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rash misses with a body shot.
Rash lands a nice looking body shot.
Rash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sato throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rash. Sato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rash looks to score with a jab to the body but Sato is just out of range.
Sato cracks a nice hook into Rash's ribs.
Sato looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rash.
Rash works Sato's body with a nice hook.
Rash misses the shot to the body.
Rash swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sato misses with a low kick.
Rash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sato was well out of range. Poor timing from Rash.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rash misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sato.
Rash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sato was well out of range. Poor timing from Rash.
Rash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sato moves away.
Rash lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sato at a distance.
Rash swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rash. Sato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sato punishes Rash's body with a nice straight punch.
Sato lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rash thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Sato misses the target.
Sato throws a head kick that misses.
Rash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sato was well out of range. Poor timing from Rash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Rash showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Sato scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sato manages to avoid it.
Rash connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rash walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sato. Rash does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sato pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rash is out of range and Sato settles back down.
Sato shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rash defends it nicely.
Sato swings widly with a right hand
and Rash counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rash scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rash throws out a loose jab but Sato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rash connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sato momentarily.
Rash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sato fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sato throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sato takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rash swings for the body but Sato moves out of range.
Sato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rash throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rash misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sato.
Rash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sato manages to avoid it.
Sato lands with a cross.
Sato throws a front kick that sends Rash stumbling back into the cage.
Rash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sato was well out of range. Poor timing from Rash.
Sato jabs Rash right on the nose. Rash blinks but takes it well.
Rash lands a jab to Sato's midsection.
Rash slips a straight right by Sato.
Rash uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sato.
Rash uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sato.
Rash shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sato 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sato tries to hold on but Rash postures up.
Sato can't escape the position.
Rash wants to control the pace but Sato is squirming around nicely.
Rash looking to finish Sato with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sato!
Sato is looking to improve his position but Rash isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rash in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rash prevents Sato from getting the reversal.
Rash landing strikes from the mount and Sato is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rash looking to control but Sato is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sato tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sato regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rash wants to free his trapped foot but Sato is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matt Rash.
I think Rash has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Rash!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Captain Beefheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wa Sa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sa has chosen Fat Lip as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
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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, Captain Beefheart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wa Sa!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Beefheart connects with a single shot there.
Beefheart keeps the fight on the outside.
Beefheart leaves Sa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sa has his takedown stuffed
letting Beefheart counter with a right hand.
Sa moves forwards but Beefheart connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Beefheart holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Captain Beefheart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wa Sa.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beefheart lands a nice uppercut.
Sa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Beefheart lands a right hand.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Beefheart lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefheart effectively controlling the action here.
Beefheart lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sa or not.
Sa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Beefheart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Beefheart lands a nice shot to the body.
Sa looks gassed!
Beefheart drops Sa onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sa is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Sa is rocked!
Beefheart pushes Sa against the cage. Beefheart is working some dirty boxing. Beefheart pushes off with a quick right hook! Sa goes down! Sa tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Beefheart moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Captain Beefheart!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Satan McNutter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yumi Goro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McNutter comes into the arena with Bagpipe Virtuoso blaring out of the sound system. 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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Satan McNutter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yumi Goro!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNutter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McNutter fails in his attempt to clinch.
McNutter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McNutter wants to slow Goro down by chopping away at his legs.
McNutter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McNutter misses the body punch
and Goro finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McNutter throws a head kick that misses.
Goro throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McNutter tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Goro is in McNutter's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goro connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McNutter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goro trying to control but McNutter is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goro trying to control but McNutter is working from the bottom.
Goro stands and steps away. McNutter gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Goro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McNutter swivels and escapes.
Goro fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goro tries to clinch there but McNutter circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNutter scores with a nice strike.
McNutter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McNutter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goro throws the kick towards the body but McNutter avoids it.
Goro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McNutter misses with a hook.
McNutter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McNutter misses with a body shot.
Goro swings for the body but McNutter moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNutter moves into the clinch successfully.
McNutter stops a takedown attempt from Goro.
Satan McNutter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yumi Goro.
Goro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McNutter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Goro tries a body shot but McNutter blocks it.
Goro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McNutter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Goro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McNutter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Goro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McNutter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Goro looks gassed!
McNutter thuds his right hand into Goro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McNutter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McNutter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McNutter missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McNutter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McNutter prevents the takedown attempt.
Goro misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goro is trying to break the clinch but McNutter is controlling him.
Goro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McNutter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goro.
Goro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Goro fails to land.
McNutter connects with a nasty looking knee right to Goro's face.
It looks like Yumi Goro has been cut.
Goro misses with a punch to the body.
McNutter lands a nice trip takedown into 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. McNutter connects with a nice short shot to Goro's temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McNutter blocks the strikes from Goro.
Goro looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goro tries to get to full guard but McNutter has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Satan McNutter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yumi Goro'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.
McNutter instigates a clinch.
Goro wants a takedown.
Goro gets through McNutter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goro has picked McNutter up - he's going for a ride! Goro dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Goro throws a strike but McNutter avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gorois looking to pass into half guard but McNutter pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now McNutter is in guard.
Goro is trying to control the position but McNutter postures up.
McNutter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Goro looking to control but McNutter passes into half guard.
McNutter is trying to control. Goro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McNutter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McNutter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McNutter's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goro loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can McNutter hold on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goro thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Goro is throwing shots to the body but McNutter manages to wriggle free. Goro pounces on him again and ends up in McNutter's guard.
Goro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goro throws and elbow that misses. McNutter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Goro's guard. Nice move by McNutter!
McNutter decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Good standup being displayed there by Goro as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Goro tenderised McNutter's leg. McNutter is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Goro throws a right and a left that McNutter avoids nicely.
McNutter throws a sloppy body shot
and Goro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McNutter throws a head kick that Goro semi-blocks.
Goro shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McNutter's guard.
Goro is breathing heavily.
Goro is looking to advance position but McNutter has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Goro is in all sorts of trouble here.
McNutter breaks from Goro's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McNutter controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goro is desperately trying to improve his position but McNutter has a good base and remains in mount.
McNutter lands a big shot there that rocks Goro but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Goro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Goro regains half guard.
McNutter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Goro is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goro actively working from the bottom here.
Goro wants to control but McNutter is keeping busy.
Goro is looking to improve his position.
Goro trying to control here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McNutter lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yumi Goro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yumi Goro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McNutter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goro wants to clinch up but McNutter keeps it at a distance.
Goro tries to keep at a distance but McNutter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Goro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McNutter misses with a knee strike.
Goro has McNutter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McNutter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Goro has a couple of punches blocked by McNutter.
Goro is working for takedown but McNutter is calmly controlling the position for now.
Goro has a couple of punches blocked by McNutter.
McNutter stalling the fight.
Goro struggles to land a body shot inside as McNutter controls his hands.
McNutter misses with a knee to the head.
Goro drops down looking for an ankle pick but McNutter pulls his leg out and moves away.
Satan McNutter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yumi Goro.
Goro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McNutter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Satan McNutter is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McNutter stuffs the takedown.
No luck for McNutter with that takedown attempt.
McNutter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Goro shoots in looking for a takedown. McNutter tries to sprawl out of it but Goro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McNutter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McNutter explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McNutter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yumi Goro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Goro tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McNutter jabs Goro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McNutter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Goro swivels and escapes.
McNutter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McNutter digs a good body shot into Goro's ribs.
McNutter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McNutter. Goro does a little dance to reset his feet.
McNutter throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McNutter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McNutter is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - McNutter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McNutter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McNutter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McNutter is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Goro's half guard.
McNutter working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McNutter moves nicely into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McNutter is looking to take a break and control but Goro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goro seems a little lost for a moment, as McNutter dominates the positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goro is not content to let McNutter control the position.
Goro can't do much from the bottom here.
McNutter taking a breather here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
You can see the frustration on Goro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Satan McNutter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McNutter 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satan McNutter!
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