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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toshi Antos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grisha Kamenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamenov has chosen Linkin Park - Bleed it Out as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



175 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0
180 cm
19
176 lbs
1 - 2 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup


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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Toshi Antos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Grisha Kamenov!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antos throws a hook but Kamenov blocks it.
Antos misses with a takedown attempt - Kamenov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Antos looks to throw the jab but Kamenov is out of range.
A good leg kick by Kamenov.
Antos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Antos closes the distance and clinches up with Kamenov, looking for a takedown. Antos pushes Kamenov against the cage but Kamenov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Antos wants to clinch.
Antos tries to clinch but Kamenov is having none of it.
Antos fails to land with a series of punches.
Antos shoots in looking for a takedown. Kamenov tries to sprawl out of it but Antos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kamenov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toshi Antos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Kamenov.

Kamenov gets tackled into the cage by Antos. Antos maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antos fails to pull guard.
Kamenov wants to break free but Antos has control.
Antos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Kamenov breaks the clinch.

Antos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kamenov's guard.
Antos is breathing heavily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Kamenov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Grisha Kamenov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamenov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kamenov throws a leg kick which misses Antos's front leg but catches the back leg as Antos tries to avoid it.
Antos throws an overhand right that lands on Kamenov's shoulder, as Kamenov tries to avoid the shot.
Kamenov lands a jab-cross combination.
Antos wants to clinch up but Kamenov keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Antos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Antos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
It looks like Antos is going to stand back up.
Kamenov is trying to stand.

Kamenov is defending against the submission attempts here by Antos.

Kamenov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kamenov. That's going to slow Antos down.
Kamenov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kamenov feints and then cracks Antos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Antos down.
Kamenov fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antos fails with a takedown attempt.
Kamenov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kamenov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Antos misses with a straight right.
Kamenov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Antos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kamenov.
Kamenov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Antos looking to score a takedown here. Kamenov is defending well but Antos drives through and ends up in Kamenov's guard.
Kamenov has a closed guard, preventing Antos from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamenov keeping moving, preventing Antos from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Antos is controlling him.
Antos is looking to stand up but Kamenov won't let him.

Kamenov pushes Antos off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Antos fails with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Antos moves in looking to clinch but Kamenov pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamenov connects with a solid leg kick.
Antos fails with the takedown.
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 Toshi Antos will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.


An inside leg kick lands from Kamenov.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Antos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kamenov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Antos circles away quickly and effectively.
Antos dodges the punch combination from Kamenov.
Antos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kamenov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Antos moves into range and clinches up with Kamenov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Antos prevents Kamenov from breaking the clinch.
Antos is trying to break the clinch but Kamenov is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antos prevents Kamenov from breaking the clinch.
Antos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toshi Antos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Antos misses with the head strike.
Antos tries to circle away but Kamenov has him pinned against the cage.
Kamenov tries to circle away but Antos has him pinned against the cage.
Kamenov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kamenov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Antos's efforts to push away.

Kamenov manages to break the clinch.
Kamenov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kamenov misses with a few strikes there.
Antos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov throws a right hand that Antos ducks under and follows up with a left that Antos also avoids with ease.
Kamenov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Antos's sensitive parts.
Kamenov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kamenov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Antos.
Antos closes the distance and clinches up with Kamenov, looking for a takedown. Antos pushes Kamenov against the cage but Kamenov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Antos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kamenov can pounce on him.
Kamenov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Antos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kamenov tries to bum rush Antos with a series of wild strikes but Antos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Antos fails to land the takedown.
Antos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kamenov swivels and escapes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov tries to bum rush Antos with a series of wild strikes but Antos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Antos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Antos lands in his opponent's guard.
Antos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kamenov on the ground.

Kamenov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Grisha Kamenov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Antos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Antos dodges the punch combination from Kamenov.
Antos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kamenov swivels and escapes.
Kamenov swats away the attempt to clinch by Antos.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antos dives in and grabs Kamenov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kamenov pushes down on Antos's head and hops out.
Antos is looking to clinch.
Kamenov connects with an inside leg kick.
Antos closes the distance but Kamenov moves to the side
and Kamenov counters with a nice leg kick.
Antos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Antos's corner calls for a 1-2. Antos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Antos drives through with a takedown into Kamenov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Antos is in close to Kamenov's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Kamenov pushes Antos off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Toshi Antos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!


Kamenov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A cross from Antos lands.
Antos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Antos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kamenov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Antos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Antos misses with an uppercut
and Kamenov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Antos's knee momentarily.
Antos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kamenov avoids it really well and circles away.
Kamenov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kamenov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Toshi Antos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamenov misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kamenov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kamenov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Antos fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toshi Antos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamenov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice combination there by Kamenov.
Kamenov throws a right and a left that both miss.

Antos pushes Kamenov up against the cage in a clinch.
Antos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kamenov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Antos's efforts to push away.
Antos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kamenov breaks from the clinch.
Kamenov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Antos.
Kamenov lands a leg kick that knocks Antos off balance momentarily.
Antos shoots in for a takedown but Kamenov shows good takedown defense.
Antos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kamenov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Antos shoots in for a takedown but Kamenov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kamenov swats away the attempt to clinch by Antos.
Antos shoots in looking for a takedown. Kamenov tries to sprawl out of it but Antos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kamenov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kamenov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Kamenov. No joy for Antos on that attempt.
Kamenov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Antos shoots in looking for a takedown but Kamenov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Antos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kamenov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Antos.
Antos shoots in for a takedown but Kamenov shows good takedown defense.
Kamenov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Antos clinches with his opponent.
Antos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Antos tries to pull guard but Kamenov holds him up against the cage and eventually Antos drops back down to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov is trying to break the clinch but Antos is controlling him.
Antos fails to pull guard.
Kamenov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Antos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Antos tries to break free but Kamenov pushes him back against the cage.

Kamenov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grisha Kamenov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Antos is looking to clinch but Kamenov is avoiding it.

Antos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamenov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Antos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Antos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Toshi Antos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Kamenov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Antos has him pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Toshi Antos.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Antos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Antos!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
63%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Washio Chaos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



179 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0
183 cm
19
183 lbs
1 - 1 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined


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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Washio Chaos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazushi Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chaos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Chaos drags the fight down to the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chaos has his hands on Sakuraba's head, controlling the position.

Sakuraba 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.
Chaos can't keep his opponent in guard - Sakuraba advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sakuraba not doing much here.
Sakuraba moves into full mount! Chaos won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaos is trying desperately to improve position.
Chaos is in a horrible position here. Sakuraba smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Chaos is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Sakuraba locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Chaos is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazushi Sakuraba!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
63%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Nakumura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saku Katsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!



182 cm
19
173 lbs
1 - 3 - 0
180 cm
19
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful


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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryu Nakumura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Saku Katsumoto!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katsumoto lands a nice shot that snaps Nakumura's head back.

It looks like Ryu Nakumura has been cut.

Nakumura has Katsumoto up against the cage in a clinch.
Nakumura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakumura content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Katsumoto is pressed up against the cage. Nakumura has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Katsumoto down to the mat. Katsumoto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Katsumoto drops Nakumura with a left and a right! Oh, Nakumura is hurt - Katsumoto dives into side control looking to finish!

Nakumura is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Katsumoto has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Nakumura is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Katsumoto yanks on the arm and Nakumura is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Katsumoto.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Saku Katsumoto!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
97%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Naga Brawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and GnP Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brawler comes to the cage accompanied by LAMB OF GOD-CHOKE SERMON. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



179 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0
176 cm
18
196 lbs
1 - 0 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big right hand
Good wrestler
Counter striker
Experienced


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naga Brawler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, GnP Machine!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brawler falls off balance throwing a combination

and Machine counters with a shoot takedown. Brawler fights it but they end up in guard.
Machine working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brawler's head.
Machine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Brawler wants to stand but Machine is controlling the position.
Machine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Machine landing with the ground and pound.
Machine seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machine looking to pass the guard.
Brawler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Brawler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Machine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brawler wants to stand and escape but Machine is having none of it.
Machine works over Brawler with some ground and pound from guard.
Machine stops Brawler from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machine on the ground.
Machine sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brawler's guard.
Brawler pushes Machine off looking to stand but Machine dives back in and keeps control.
Brawler is breathing heavily.
Brawler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Machine scores with a couple of nice shots.
Machine lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machine looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brawler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Machine looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brawler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machine working Brawler over with strikes.
Machine wants to free his trapped foot but Brawler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Machine is keen to just control but Brawler is a slippery customer.
Machine working the head and body with strikes.
Brawler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brawler tries to get out of the position.
Machine is nestled in close to Brawler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Machine scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Machine lands strikes from half guard.

Brawler is rocked!
Machine is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Brawler!
Machine postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Brawler in real trouble here! The ref calls for Brawler to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). GnP Machine!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Junior Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quiten Tarantino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tarantino comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Drowing Pool - Bodies kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



190 cm
20
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0
180 cm
25
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin


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MadDogs


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, Junior Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Quiten Tarantino!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarantino fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tarantino misses with a few strikes there.
Tarantino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Tarantino moves out of range.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tarantino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tarantino lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Quiten Tarantino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarantino shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanchez pinned against the cage. Sanchez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tarantino shoots in for a double leg but Sanchez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Junior Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quiten Tarantino.
Tarantino fails to land the takedown.
Tarantino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Tarantino with that takedown attempt.
Tarantino shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanchez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tarantino's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tarantino is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanchez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tarantino scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Tarantino moves out of range.
Sanchez doesn't manage to clinch there - Tarantino circles away.
No luck for Tarantino with that takedown attempt.
Tarantino avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tarantino is defended easily by Sanchez.
Tarantino looks gassed!
Sanchez throws a head kick that Tarantino semi-blocks.

It looks like Quiten Tarantino has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarantino uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanchez has time to react.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarantino thuds a left hand into Sanchez's body.
Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tarantino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tarantino.
Tarantino tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanchez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tarantino somewhat.
Tarantino misses with a takedown attempt - Sanchez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Tarantino moves out of range.
Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
Tarantino fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez moves in looking to clinch but Tarantino pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarantino keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Tarantino moves out of range.
Tarantino shoots in and drives through. Sanchez sprawls well.
Tarantino with a poor takedown
and Sanchez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Sanchez darts in and clinches Tarantino up against the cage.
Sanchez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sanchez lands an elbow inside.
Sanchez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tarantino is keeping busy.
Maybe Sanchez would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sanchez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez is looking to break free of the clinch but Tarantino has double underhooks.
Sanchez has had enough of the clinch but Tarantino keeps him there for the moment.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Tarantino is controlling the position.
A nice left hand lands by Tarantino.
Sanchez is looking to control Tarantino's arms but Tarantino gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanchez has his back to the cage.
Sanchez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tarantino has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Sanchez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quiten Tarantino's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.


Sanchez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tarantino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sanchez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Tarantino circles away.
Junior Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tarantino on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sanchez. Sanchez obviously looking to wear him down.
Tarantino closes the distance and clinches up with Sanchez, looking for a takedown. Tarantino pushes Sanchez against the cage but Sanchez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Tarantino is having none of it.
Sanchez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tarantino.
Junior Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quiten Tarantino.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Tarantino moves out of range.
Tarantino fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tarantino blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez stuffs the takedown.
Tarantino is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tarantino is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sanchez rather than just go for the knockout.
Sanchez wants to clinch.
Tarantino shoots in and drives through. Sanchez sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Junior Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Sanchez as Tarantino shoots in.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Tarantino moves out of range.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.

Tarantino looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tarantino trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sanchez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to stand up but Tarantino won't let him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanchez trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Tarantino looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sanchez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sanchez is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Tarantino is looking to get back to is feet but Sanchez passes into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Sanchez decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Sanchez as Tarantino shoots in.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Tarantino shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanchez but Sanchez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tarantino blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Tarantino jabs Sanchez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tarantino's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanchez under the eye.
Tarantino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tarantino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanchez is fending him off so far but Tarantino persists. Nope, Sanchez circles away and we're back to standing.
Tarantino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good exchange - Tarantino coming out on top.
Horrible takedown by Tarantino or perhaps it was just good defense by Sanchez which made him look bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Tarantino avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tarantino throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sanchez's waist but Sanchez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tarantino off to one side.
No luck for Tarantino with that takedown attempt.
Tarantino shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Tarantino ducks under and follows up with a left that Tarantino also avoids with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tarantino.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Sanchez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Quiten Tarantino's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!


Tarantino circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tarantino counters with a three punch combo that has Sanchez backing up. Sanchez nods at Tarantino to acknowledge the strikes.
Tarantino tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanchez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tarantino somewhat.
Sanchez lands with a kick to the temple. Tarantino shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sanchez thows a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez lands with a kick to the temple. Tarantino shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tarantino connects with a body shot.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Tarantino moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez throws a leg kick which misses Tarantino's front leg but catches the back leg as Tarantino tries to avoid it.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tarantino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tarantino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tarantino fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarantino misses with a takedown attempt - Sanchez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Junior Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quiten Tarantino.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Tarantino moves out of range easily.
Tarantino shoots in and drives through. Sanchez sprawls well.
Tarantino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tarantino takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice uppercut lands for Sanchez. That snapped Tarantino's head back.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tarantino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanchez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tarantino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Tarantino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarantino tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanchez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tarantino somewhat.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tarantino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Tarantino has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez tries to circle away but Tarantino has him pinned against the cage.
Tarantino wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sanchez is looking to control Tarantino's arms but Tarantino gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanchez has his back to the cage.
Tarantino blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tarantino keeps control of Sanchez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez keeps control of Tarantino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sanchez tries to stall but Tarantino uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sanchez is trying to force a seperation but Tarantino has the dominant position.
Sanchez has had enough of the clinch but Tarantino keeps him there for the moment.
Sanchez working hard to break the clinch.

Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Tarantino will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Tarantino moves out of range.
Tarantino shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanchez but Sanchez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick from Sanchez lands but Tarantino takes it in his stride.
Quiten Tarantino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to clinch.
Sanchez stuffs the takedown.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Tarantino is avoiding it.
Tarantino shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanchez as he avoids it easily.
Sanchez wants to clinch.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Sanchez.
Junior Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tarantino shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanchez tries to sprawl out of it but Tarantino keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanchez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tarantino swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sanchez 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Sanchez!
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
59%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Genma Saotome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Altropos Takota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!



195 cm
20
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0
178 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin


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MadDogs


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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Genma Saotome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Altropos Takota!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Takota pushes Saotome up against the cage in a clinch.
Takota wants to get back to striking at distance but Saotome won't allow it.
Saotome jumps guard but Takota stands there with Saotome around his waist. Saotome gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Saotome tries to pull guard but Takota holds him up against the cage and eventually Saotome drops back down to his feet.
Takota is trying to break free.
Takota looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Saotome decides to pull guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Takota stopping the sweep attempt from Saotome.
Saotome is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
It looks like Saotome is going to stand back up.
Takota preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Takota pushes Saotome off and gets back to his feet.

Takota gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Takota dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Takota breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Takota closes the distance and pushes Saotome back into the cage.
Takota looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Saotome tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Genma Saotome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takota prevents Saotome from breaking the clinch.
Saotome swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Takota has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Saotome uses from the top position.
Takota wants to sweep here but Saotome controlling him for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Takota can do anything to dispel that myth.

Saotome stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Saotome shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Takota defends it nicely.
Saotome gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takota.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saotome.

Takota clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A frustrated look appears on Saotome's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Takota looking to throw knees to the head but Saotome is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saotome tries to pull guard but Takota holds him up against the cage and eventually Saotome drops back down to his feet.
Saotome gets underhooks to prevent Takota's takedown attempt.
Saotome tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takota smiles and moves away.

Saotome gets tackled into the cage by Takota. Takota maintains the clinch.
Takota is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saotome working hard to break the clinch.
Takota prevents Saotome from breaking the clinch.

Saotome jumps into guard, dragging Takota to the mat.
Takota throwing strikes from guard but Saotome blocks nicely.
Takota throws a big right hand that misses.
Takota distracts Saotome with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saotome wants to sweep but no luck.
Takota tries to free his leg and advance position but Saotome is retaining full guard.
Takota postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Takota stopping the sweep attempt from Saotome.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saotome wants to stand and escape but Takota is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Saotome is breathing heavily.
Takota throwing strikes from guard but Saotome blocks nicely.
Saotome working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takota.

Saotome is working an open guard so Takota takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Saotome closes this distance looking for a takedown but Takota circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saotome.

Takota moves into the clinch.
Takota is trying to break free.
Takota works on Saotome's body with a couple of short punches.

Takota manages to break the clinch.

Takota moves into the clinch successfully.
Saotome wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Takota.
Saotome tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saotome tries to pull guard but Takota won't allow it.
Saotome tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saotome fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Takota manages to break the clinch.

Takota moves into the clinch.
Takota gets through Saotome's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saotome jumps guard but Takota stands there with Saotome around his waist. Saotome gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Takota manages to break the clinch.

Takota waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Saotome. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Saotome to the canvas! Can he finish him!?

Saotome is rocked!
Saotome throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Oh Saotome is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takota postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Takota postures up in Saotome's guard and throws a big left but Saotome blocks it.
Takota throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takota thows a big elbow that misses.
Takota wants to control from the top but Saotome keeps moving.
Saotome is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Saotome seems to have got his legs back now.
Takota throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saotome works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Altropos Takota dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.


Takota lunges at Saotome with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saotome's hand.
Saotome fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takota avoids it really well and circles away.

Takota closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Takota pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Saotome avoiding damage as Takota throws knees to the body.
Saotome tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A bit of stalling here from Takota.

Takota's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saotome will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Genma Saotome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saotome shoots in but Takota avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Takota clinches up with Saotome and pushes him back against the cage.

Takota breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takota tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saotome swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takota moves in looking to clinch but Saotome pushes him off.
Genma Saotome is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saotome misses with a takedown attempt - Takota sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takota with a nice cross.
Takota is looking to clinch but Saotome is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Takota.
Saotome dodges the punch combination from Takota.
Altropos Takota seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takota scores with a jab. Saotome acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saotome fails with a takedown attempt.
Saotome shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Takota but Takota pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Takota lands a glancing blow to the side of Saotome's head.
Saotome fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Saotome swats away the attempt to clinch by Takota.
Takota tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saotome really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saotome avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takota moves in looking to clinch but Saotome pushes him off.

Takota fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saotome, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takota has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Altropos Takota seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Takota breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takota misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takota is looking to clinch.
Saotome shoots in but Takota avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Takota lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Saotome fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Takota is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Takota forces Saotome back against the cage and clinches.
Takota lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Takota pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Takota instigates a clinch.
Takota will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Saotome up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takota looking for a takedown.
Saotome is looking to break free of the clinch but Takota has double underhooks.

Saotome gets control of Takota's arms and successfully pulls guard. Saotome will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Saotome preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saotome is looking to stand up but Takota isn't so interested in that idea.

Saotome is working an open guard so Takota takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Takota rushes Saotome and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Takota with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Takota working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Takota - that landed with a thud.
Saotome tries to pull guard but Takota holds him up against the cage and eventually Saotome drops back down to his feet.
Takota has had enough of the clinch but Saotome keeps him there for the moment.
Takota has Saotome pressed against the cage.
Takota tries a knee to the head but Saotome blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takota tries a knee to the head but Saotome blocks it.
Saotome managing to block the knees to the body from Takota.
Saotome fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takota missing with knees to the body.
Takota has Saotome pushed against the cage.

Takota's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saotome will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Takota moves into range and clinches up with Saotome.

Takota breaks the clinch.
Saotome shoots in looking for a takedown but Takota manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saotome's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Takota has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Takota moves into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takota.
A short uppercut from Takota.
Takota wants to get back to striking at distance but Saotome won't allow it.
Saotome tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takota smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Altropos Takota showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!


Saotome slaps away a takedown attempt from Takota, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Takota defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saotome.

Oooh a lovely combination from Takota sends Saotome down but not out. Takota dives into side control looking to finish.
Saotome manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Takota is looking for a sweep. Saotome is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saotome tries to stand but can't do so whilst Takota controls his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takota has his hands clasped together around Saotome's back. He's all about the action.
Takota gets full guard.
Takota is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takota wants to stand and escape but Saotome is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Takota is working an open guard so Saotome takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Takota rushes Saotome and presses him up against the cage.

Takota pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Takota closes the distance and clinches.
Takota works on Saotome's body with a couple of short punches.

Saotome breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Takota drives through and clinches with Saotome against the cage.
Takota scores with a shot to the side of Saotome's head.
Saotome tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Takota is trying to force a seperation but Saotome has the dominant position.
A short left from Takota.
Takota with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Saotome successfully pulls guard.
Takota throwing strikes from guard but Saotome blocks nicely.
Altropos Takota has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saotome lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Takota!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saotome won't let Takota get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saotome lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Saotome throws some wild stikes that Takota manages to avoid easily.
Takota is trying to escape the mount.
Saotome with shots to the head and body - Takota looks very uncomfortable down there.
Saotome thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

Saotome is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Takota has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Takota is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takota can't escape the position.
Takota tries to lock up and control but Saotome gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Takota is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saotome lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Saotome looking to control but Takota is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Saotome is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Takota is surviving well by controlling Saotome's body position as best he can.
Takota keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Takota wants to control but Saotome is having none of it.
Takota is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Saotome can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takota is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saotome looking to ground and pound but Takota is blocking nicely.
Saotome in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Takota is trying desperately to improve position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saotome trying to control but Takota is having none of it.
Takota really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saotome. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Saotome looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Saotome working for a submission but Takota is keeping him at bay.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saotome punching from mount but Takota doing a good job of avoiding damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Genma Saotome.
I think Takota 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Altropos Takota!
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G S C
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G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin has chosen The Next Episode-Dr Dre as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kazushi Sakuraba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?



182 cm
19
183 lbs
3 - 3 - 0
190 cm
23
184 lbs
3 - 1 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined


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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazushi Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jim Martin!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sakuraba changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Martin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Sakuraba is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Martin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Sakuraba is trying to get an arm triangle but Martin is defending well.

Sakuraba is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Martin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Sakuraba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Sakuraba wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Martin, who protects the arm well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sakuraba is trying to get an arm triangle but Martin is defending well.
Martin manages to get back to half guard.
Martin is looking to control Sakuraba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Martin avoid being mounted?
Sakuraba is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sakuraba is working for a guillotine from mount but Martin frees his head quite easily.

Sakuraba goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Martin turns into him and now he's in Sakuraba's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sakuraba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sakuraba is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sakuraba is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Martin rolls with it to try and escape but Sakuraba cranks on the arm and Martin is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazushi Sakuraba!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
41%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chung Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Helsing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Young Jeezy - I Put On for My City. The key to victory for Chung Lee has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.



186 cm
18
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0
178 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Very strong
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident


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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, Chung Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Igor Helsing!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helsing takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Helsing shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Helsing looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Helsing will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chung Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Helsing.
Lee misses with a right hand

and Helsing counters with a single leg into guard. Lee didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lee looking to control.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but Helsing is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Helsing is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
Helsing controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Helsing drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Helsing jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lee is looking to stand up but Helsing isn't so interested in that idea.

Helsing drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Helsing jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Helsing passes Lee's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Helsing is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Helsing seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lee is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Igor Helsing!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
33%

 

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Conor Doyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trapp Deathgrip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!



169 cm
26
169 lbs
5 - 1 - 0
190 cm
19
177 lbs
5 - 0 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful


MadDogs


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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Conor Doyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Trapp Deathgrip!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Doyle.
Deathgrip doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Deathgrip throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Doyle tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Deathgrip is in Doyle's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Deathgrip trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Doyle kicks Deathgrip off and gets to his feet.
Deathgrip throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Doyle.
Conor Doyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doyle misses with the combination.
Deathgrip misses with a two punch combination.
Doyle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deathgrip.
Deathgrip fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Doyle avoids it really well and circles away.
Doyle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Deathgrip in his tracks.

Deathgrip scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Deathgrip is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Doyle has escaped the position, nice work there.
Deathgrip prevents Doyle from escaping the position.

Deathgrip looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Deathgrip wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Doyle, who protects the arm well.

Deathgrip is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Doyle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Deathgrip has an Americana. Doyle didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Deathgrip is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Deathgrip hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Trapp Deathgrip!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
39%

 

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthieu Renaud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Montillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renaud comes to the cage accompanied by Bite Marks/ Screeching Weasel. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?



200 cm
26
262 lbs
7 - 0 - 0
184 cm
26
250 lbs
8 - 4 - 0
BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matthieu Renaud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jean Montillo!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Montillo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Montillo working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montillo is chipping away with strikes.
The strikes coming from Montillo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Montillo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montillo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Montillo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Montillo is trying to get an arm triangle but Renaud is defending well.
Renaud tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Montillo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Renaud avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Montillo.
Renaud is not content to let Montillo control the position.
Montillo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Renaud defending against the ground and pound.
Renaud knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Montillo on the ground.
Montillo throws a strike aimed at the side of Renaud's head but Renaud avoids it well.

Montillo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Montillo cracks Renaud with a big right hand but Renaud just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montillo lands a nice forearm strike.
Montillo misses with the ground and pound.

Montillo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Renaud, who protects the arm well.
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!
Montillo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Montillo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Renaud is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Renaud is looking to reverse the position.

Montillo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Renaud is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Montillo lands a few punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renaud defending against the ground and pound.

Montillo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Montillo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Montillo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Montillo wants to control but Renaud is keeping him busy.

Montillo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Renaud is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renaud takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Montillo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montillo throws a strike aimed at the side of Renaud's head but Renaud avoids it well.
Renaud on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Renaud tries to get out of the position.
Montillo throws a strike aimed at the side of Renaud's head but Renaud avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Montillo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Renaud some visible discomfort.
Montillo working the strikes but Renaud uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

Montillo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Renaud is just riding it out for now. Montillo eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Montillo dominated that round.
That's time! Renaud's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.


Renaud lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Montillo circles away quickly and effectively.
Renaud misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Montillo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Renaud throws the kick towards the body but Montillo avoids it.
A jab from Renaud misses.

Renaud gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Montillo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Montillo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Montillo slips nicely into half guard.
Montillo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jean Montillo has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montillo thows a huge punch but Renaud dodges it nicely.
Montillo working the head and body with strikes.
Renaud avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Montillo.

Montillo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Renaud defends it well.

Montillo is looking for a kimura but Renaud is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Montillo to get the leverage.

Montillo is working for a submission of some sort.
Montillo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montillo wants to pass the guard but Renaud is defending well.
Montillo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Montillo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Montillo prevents Renaud from improving his position.
Renaud keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montillo working the head and body with strikes.
Montillo trying to control from half guard but Renaud is working away.
Montillo with the ground and pound but Renaud uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Montillo is looking to work some ground and pound but Renaud has wrist control.
Montillo looking to sit in guard and control but Renaud gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Renaud has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Montillo looking to control.

Montillo is looking for a triangle but Renaud pushes his legs off easily.

Montillo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Renaud gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Montillo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Renaud is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Montillo.
Montillo is trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montillo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Renaud's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Renaud blocks the strikes from Montillo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Montillo 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! This is the final round!


Renaud attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Renaud moves out of range of the strikes.
Montillo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Renaud wants to clinch.
Renaud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Montillo closes the distance and clinches up with Renaud, looking for a takedown. Montillo pushes Renaud against the cage but Renaud circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Montillo dives in and scores a takedown into Renaud's guard.
Montillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Renaud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Renaud not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Montillo landing with the ground and pound.
Montillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Renaud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Renaud utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Montillo throwing strikes but missing.
Montillo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Montillo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Montillo advances position into side control!
The ground and pound from Montillo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Montillo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montillo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Montillo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Montillo scoring with punches and elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Montillo trying to control the position but Renaud is working away.
Renaud is working to avoid the ground and pound but Montillo connects with a decent elbow.
Renaud is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Montillo has hold of Renaud's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Renaud seems comfortable defending it but Montillo has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Renaud is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Renaud is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Montillo couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jean Montillo!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
98%

 

 
 
 
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