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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Conley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genma Saotome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Genma Saotome will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jason Conley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Genma Saotome!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Saotome blocks the leg kick.
Conley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Conley has had enough of the clinch but Saotome keeps him there for the moment.
Conley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Conley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saotome moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saotome shoots in but Conley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Saotome shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Conley pinned against the cage. Conley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saotome shoots in and drives through. Conley sprawls well.
Jason Conley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genma Saotome.
Conley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saotome paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Conley. Those never looked like landing.
Saotome with a lazy takedown attempt
and Conley counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Saotome!
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!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Saotome really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saotome bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Saotome is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Saotome looks gassed!
Conley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saotome is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saotome has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Conley is proving hard to escape from.
Conley is working an open guard so Saotome takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Saotome takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Conley misses.
Genma Saotome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saotome moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Conley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Saotome jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Conley walks away with a smile on his face. Saotome gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Saotome swats away the attempt to clinch by Conley.
Saotome takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Saotome tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Conley swivels and escapes.
Conley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conley closes the distance and clinches.
Saotome is looking to break free of the clinch but Conley has double underhooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conley scores with a shot to the side of Saotome's head.
Saotome is looking to break free of the clinch but Conley has double underhooks.
Saotome successfully pulls guard.
Conley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Conley wants to control from the top but Saotome keeps moving.
Saotome has a closed guard, preventing Conley from standing up.
Conley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Saotome is looking to stand up but Conley isn't so interested in that idea.
Saotome manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Saotome wants to control the pace but Conley is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Conley really doesn't like being in this position too much.
BOOM! Saotome connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Conley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saotome throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Saotome punishing his opponent with strikes.
Saotome wants to control the pace but Conley is squirming around nicely.
Saotome might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Conley kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saotome is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Conley to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Conley shrugs it off.
Saotome throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Conley has his hands clasped together but Saotome breaks the hold and Conley is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Saotome!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Genma Saotome!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Klamazo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Klamazo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Klamazo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazushi Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klamazo moves into the clinch.
Sakuraba looking for a takedown.
Klamazo successfully pulls guard.
Klamazo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Klamazo keeps moving.
Sakuraba working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Klamazo's head.
Sakuraba sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Klamazo's guard.
Sakuraba is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakuraba is trying to control the action in half guard but Klamazo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Klamazo wants to get back to full guard.
Sakuraba seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Klamazo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kazushi Sakuraba!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chekote Ricker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Bariles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erik Bariles has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chekote Ricker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Erik Bariles!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricker throws a push kick but Bariles slaps the foot to one side.
Bariles avoids a kick to the body.
Ricker has managed to clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Ricker.
Ricker misses with a knee strike.
Ricker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bariles's defenses.
Ricker throws an elbow that misses.
Bariles is trying to break the clinch but Ricker is controlling him.
Ricker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bariles.
Ricker throws an elbow that misses.
Ricker misses with an elbow over the top.
Ricker misses with an elbow strike.
Ricker missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bariles tries to circle away but Ricker has him pinned against the cage.
Ricker looking to throw knees to the head but Bariles is blocking nicely.
Ricker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Come on Ricker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ricker trying to land knees to the body.
Ricker stalling the fight.
Bariles avoiding damage as Ricker throws knees to the body.
Ricker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bariles is defending well for now.
Ricker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bariles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bariles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ricker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bariles blocks the elbow strike.
Bariles blocks the elbow strike.
Ricker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bariles smiles and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ricker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bariles has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bariles and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ricker tries to clinch but Bariles is having none of it.
Ricker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bariles has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ricker.
Ricker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ricker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ricker throws a low kick, looking for Bariles's leg but Bariles calmly moves out of range.
Ricker throws a leg kick which misses Bariles's front leg but catches the back leg as Bariles tries to avoid it.
Bariles checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ricker tries to clinch but Bariles is having none of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ricker.
Chekote Ricker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bariles blocks a head kick by Ricker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bariles on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ricker. Ricker obviously looking to wear him down.
Ricker tried to score with a low kick but Bariles checks it.
Ricker closes the distance but Bariles moves to the side
and Bariles counters with a stiff right hand.
Bariles tries to keep at a distance but Ricker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ricker pulls guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ricker looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bariles is defending well. Ricker quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bariles has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Ricker celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chekote Ricker!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Inoue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshiko Mizuki (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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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Enzo Inoue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshiko Mizuki!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inoue avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mizuki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yoshiko Mizuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Inoue scores with the left hand. Mizuki knows he should have avoided that one.
Inoue keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mizuki closes the distance and clinches.
Mizuki lands a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mizuki postures up in Inoue's guard and throws a big left but Inoue blocks it.
Mizuki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Inoue dives on top into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Inoue won't allow Mizuki to sweep him here.
Inoue wants to stand but Mizuki has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Inoue trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizuki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mizuki controls Inoue momentarily but Inoue frees himself.
Mizuki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mizuki managing to control the position.
Inoue has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mizuki's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mizuki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Inoue would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mizuki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Inoue can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mizuki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mizuki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Inoue defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizuki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mizuki has a closed guard, preventing Inoue from standing up.
Inoue wants to control from the top but Mizuki keeps moving.
Mizuki is pulling down on Inoue's head. It's preventing any offense from Inoue, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mizuki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Inoue is fending him off so far but Mizuki persists. Nope, Inoue circles away and we're back to standing.
Mizuki throws an off balance right hand
and Inoue counters with a crisp one two that drops Mizuki! Inoue thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mizuki to his feet! Mizuki is in big trouble!
Mizuki is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mizuki defending well as Inoue loads up on a big left hand.
Mizuki shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mizuki was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mizuki won't let Inoue get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Mizuki is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Inoue has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Inoue!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yoshiko Mizuki will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mizuki fails with the takedown.
Mizuki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mizuki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Inoue.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inoue defending well as Mizuki loads up on a big left hand.
Mizuki scores a takedown into full mount!
Mizuki moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Inoue has worked his arm free - good work by Inoue!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizuki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mizuki is trying to get an arm triangle but Inoue is defending well.
Inoue is trying to get back to his feet.
Mizuki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizuki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Inoue is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mizuki controls the position.
Mizuki advances to mount.
Mizuki is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Inoue has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Inoue!
Mizuki working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizuki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mizuki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mizuki isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Inoue stacks Mizuki on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Inoue!
Inoue tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Mizuki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Inoue lands a nice short elbow.
Mizuki looking for submissions off his back.
Mizuki actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mizuki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Inoue decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Inoue displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mizuki throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshiko Mizuki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mizuki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mizuki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Inoue is trying to stand.
Mizuki tries to control but Inoue wriggling away.
Mizuki content just to control the position here.
Mizuki goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Inoue is on top in guard.
Inoue trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mizuki's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizuki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Inoue wants to pass the guard but Mizuki is keeping the position.
Mizuki has control of Inoue's left arm, preventing Inoue from doing any damage.
Mizuki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Inoue is one step ahead there.
Inoue tries to stand but Mizuki is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizuki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mizuki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Inoue gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Inoue scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inoue throws and elbow that misses. Mizuki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Inoue's guard. Nice move by Mizuki!
Mizuki wants to pass the guard but Inoue is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizuki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mizuki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Inoue is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mizuki, into his guard.
Yoshiko Mizuki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Inoue is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mizuki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mizuki has escaped and now he's on top!
Enzo Inoue has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mizuki looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mizuki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mizuki trying to control but Inoue is working from the bottom.
Mizuki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Inoue is keeping the position for now.
Mizuki wants to control from the top but Inoue keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mizuki advances position into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshiko Mizuki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mizuki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshiko Mizuki!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Drew Down (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Down comes to the cage accompanied by 50 Cent - I Get Money. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kazushi Sakuraba was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Drew Down!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazushi Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Down connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sakuraba tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Down manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Down uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Down keeps Sakuraba at a distance using the push kick.
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!
Down lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Down.
Down goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Down's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sakuraba under the eye.
Down keeps Sakuraba at a distance using the push kick.
Sakuraba shoots for a double leg takedown but Down sprawls well. He's pushed Sakuraba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sakuraba looks gassed!
Down lands with a thumping leg kick.
Down lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sakuraba walks forward, straight into a front kick from Down.
Down lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sakuraba at a distance.
Down bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Down feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sakurabas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Down uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Down bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sakuraba's head.
Down jabs Sakuraba to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Down throws a one two combo.
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!
Down lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Down throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Down lands with a nice combination. Sakuraba backs away looking to recover.
Down changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Down drops Sakuraba with a beautiful combination! Sakuraba stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Down is looking for the KO!
Sakuraba is rocked!
Down sends Sakuraba crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Down is motioning to the referee to let Sakuraba up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Sakuraba is still on wobbly legs! Can Down finish him?
Down wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A cross from Down lands.
Down delivers a nice body kick.
Down is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Down cracks Sakuraba with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Down.
Sakuraba seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Down feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sakurabas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Down cracks the inside of Sakuraba's front leg.
Down scores with a kick to the midsection.
Down scores with a body shot.
Down lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sakuraba at a distance.
Good exchange - Down coming out on top.
Down delivers a nice body kick.
Down ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Down cracks Sakuraba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice shot lands for Down.
Sakuraba shoots in but no luck this time.
Drew Down has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazushi Sakuraba.
Down explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters circling a little - Down finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Down lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Down cracks a nice hook into Sakuraba's ribs.
Down feints a jab promting Sakuraba to slip. Down then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sakuraba slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Down. Beautiful body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sakuraba crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Down - the referee stops the clock and Sakuraba gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Down. Sakuraba manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Down.
Drew Down is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Down moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sakuraba has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid body kick from Down.
Sakuraba walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sakuraba is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Down.
Down keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice body kick from Down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Down cracks Sakuraba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Down fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Down fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown but Down shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sakuraba takes one to the chin there.
Sakuraba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Down keeps Sakuraba at a distance using the push kick.
Sakuraba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Down. Down obviously looking to wear him down.
Sakuraba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Down dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Down throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Down chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Down works over Sakuraba's head and body with a nice combination.
Sakuraba takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sakuraba is trying desperately to land a takedown but Down is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sakuraba.
Down scores with a spinning back kick!
Down with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sakuraba walks into a stiff left hand from Down.
Down buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Down!
Drew Down is winning the standup battle so far.
Down lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Down lands a nice shot that snaps Sakuraba's head back.
Down scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice body kick there by Down.
Sakuraba's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sakuraba is breathing heavily.
Down moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba drops his hands momentarily and Down takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Down looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Down is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sakuraba can do to turn this around?
Jab by Down.
Down slaps away a takedown attempt from Sakuraba, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Down scores with a hook to the body. Sakuraba takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sakuraba takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sakuraba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Down.
Down is working the combinations to good effect here.
Down thuds his right hand into Sakuraba's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Down fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sakuraba is defended easily by Down.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Sakuraba might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Down has got the better of the exchanges.
Sakuraba takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Down lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sakuraba doesn't seem phased though.
Sakuraba on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Down scores with a kick to the midsection.
Down closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Down throws a one two combo.
Sakuraba ducks right into an uppercut from Down.
Sakuraba takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Down defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sakuraba.
Drew Down has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazushi Sakuraba.
Down lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Down scores with the left hand. Sakuraba knows he should have avoided that one.
Down lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sakuraba on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sakuraba takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Down. That snapped Sakuraba's head back.
Sakuraba takes a jab right on the kisser.
Down circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sakuraba closes the distance but Down moves to the side
and Down counters with a stiff right hand.
Down ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sakuraba doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Down with a nice cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Down, as that shot connected.
Sakuraba tries to clinch up but Down circles away and keeps his distance.
Down scores with a nice head shot.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Down sprawls well. Down wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sakuraba gets slowly back to his feet.
Down throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Down's corner calls for a 1-2. Down obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Down scores with a leg kick.
Down turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Down lands with a nice combination. Sakuraba backs away looking to recover.
Down scores with a push kick.
Down scores with a nice right hand.
Down lands with a good body shot.
Down scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sakuraba looks for a takedown but Down sprawls well.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Down.
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sakuraba takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Down dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Down swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sakuraba.
Down with a jab.
Down connects with the punch.
Down throws a one two combo.
Down fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Down.
Down thuds his shin into the meat of Sakuraba's side.
Down lands a nice shot that snaps Sakuraba's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakuraba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sakuraba looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Down fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sakuraba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Down connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sakuraba. Sakuraba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Down throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sakuraba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Down digs a good body shot into Sakuraba's ribs.
Nice jab there from Down.
Down scores with a nice strike.
Down scores with a nice body kick.
Down lands with a thumping leg kick.
Down fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Down dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Down bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Down connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sakuraba walks into a jab.
Down slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sakuraba takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Down keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sakuraba is defended easily by Down.
Drew Down has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazushi Sakuraba.
Jab by Down.
Sakuraba ducks right into an uppercut from Down.
Sakuraba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sakuraba has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Down.
Down connects with a nice looking jab.
Down lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sakuraba takes a step back to recover.
Sakuraba sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sakuraba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown but Down shows good takedown defense.
Down scores with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Down thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sakuraba if he has to take too many more of those.
Sakuraba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Down connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sakuraba's hands.
Down connects with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Down.
Sakuraba walks forward, straight into a front kick from Down.
Down connects with a nice looking jab.
Down moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sakuraba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Down swivels and escapes.
Down displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Down displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sakuraba.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Down jabs Sakuraba right on the nose. Sakuraba blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba walks into a jab.
Down dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sakuraba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Down scores with a spinning back kick!
Sakuraba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sakuraba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Sakuraba misses.
Sakuraba moves to clinch but Down breaks away
and Sakuraba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sakuraba dives in and grabs Down's left leg, looking for a takedown. Down pushes down on Sakuraba's head and hops out.
Kazushi Sakuraba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Down. Sakuraba shrugs it off though.
Drew Down is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Down throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drew Down showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Down has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:24
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:24
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drew Down!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jim Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Napper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin comes to the cage accompanied by The Next Episode-Dr Dre. Napper has chosen Cross That Line - Rick Ross as his entrance music. Danny Napper is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jim Martin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Napper!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Napper throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Martin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Napper is in Martin's guard.
Napper looking to pass the guard.
Martin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Martin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Napper trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Martin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Napper on the ground.
Martin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Napper manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Napper works his way to full guard. Good work.
Martin looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin won't allow Napper to sweep him here.
Napper has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Martin doesn't defend quickly enough and Napper has managed to lock this one up! Can Martin escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Napper on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Danny Napper! Danny Napper retains his middleweight title!
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