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FCB 21 Gracie vs Stanfield PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marduk Thorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Lioncourte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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150 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marduk Thorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Lioncourte!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Lioncourte.
Lioncourte shoots in and drives through. Thorn sprawls well.
Lioncourte throws a low kick but Thorn avoids it.
Thorn drives through and clinches with Lioncourte against the cage.
Lioncourte looking for a takedown.
Thorn manages to break the clinch.
Lioncourte tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thorn swivels and escapes.
Marduk Thorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Lioncourte.
Lioncourte changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thorn tries to avoid it but Lioncourte manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thorn to the ground. Thorn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thorn closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Thorn.
Thorn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lioncourte fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thorn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thorn motions for Lioncourte to come forward. Thorn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Lioncourte blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thorn. That's going to slow Lioncourte down.
Thorn doesn't manage to clinch there - Lioncourte circles away.
Lioncourte looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lioncourte turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lioncourte tries to keep at a distance but Thorn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thorn breaks the clinch.
Thorn has Lioncourte up against the cage in a clinch.
Lioncourte is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thorn breaks the clinch.
Thorn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lioncourte checks it well.
Marduk Thorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lioncourte ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorn is looking to clinch but Lioncourte is avoiding it.
Thorn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lioncourte checks it well.
Lioncourte goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lioncourte checks the leg kick.
Thorn has Lioncourte up against the cage in a clinch.
Thorn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lioncourte avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thorn clinches up against the cage.
Thorn tries a knee to the head but Lioncourte blocks it.
Lioncourte looking to throw knees to the head but Thorn is blocking nicely.
Thorn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lioncourte misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thorn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thorn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lioncourte shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thorn is looking to clinch.
Lioncourte dives in and grabs Thorn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thorn pushes down on Lioncourte's head and hops out.
Marcus Lioncourte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn closes the distance and clinches.
Thorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lioncourte tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Thorn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lioncourte wants to clinch up but Thorn keeps it at a distance.
Lioncourte lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lioncourte dives in and grabs Thorn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thorn pushes down on Lioncourte's head and hops out.
Thorn wants to clinch up but Lioncourte keeps it at a distance.
Thorn closes the distance and pushes Lioncourte back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorn breaks the clinch.
Thorn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thorn closes the distance and clinches.
Lioncourte is trying to force a seperation but Thorn has the dominant position.
Thorn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lioncourte shoots in for a double leg but Thorn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lioncourte fails with a takedown attempt.
Thorn takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marduk Thorn dominated that round.
That's time! Thorn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thorn wants to land a leg kick but Lioncourte is out of range.
Thorn drives through and clinches with Lioncourte against the cage.
Thorn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lioncourte throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thorn's waist but Thorn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lioncourte off to one side.
Thorn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thorn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lioncourte.
Lioncourte tries to keep at a distance but Thorn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lioncourte is trying to break the clinch but Thorn is controlling him.
Thorn breaks the clinch.
Lioncourte tries to clinch but Thorn moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lioncourte.
Marduk Thorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Lioncourte.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn instigates a clinch.
Thorn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thorn misses with a low kick.
Thorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thorn has closed the distance and engaged Lioncourte in a clinch.
Lioncourte wants to break free but Thorn has control.
Thorn breaks the clinch.
Thorn tries to clinch but Lioncourte moves out of range.
Thorn has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Thorn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lioncourte goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thorn prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thorn breaks the clinch.
Thorn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marduk Thorn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lioncourte fails to pull guard.
Thorn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lioncourte walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thorn.
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!
Lioncourte shoots in but no luck this time.
Lioncourte tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thorn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thorn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lioncourte tries to close the distance and clinch but Thorn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lioncourte tries to clinch but Thorn is having none of it.
Thorn clinches.
Thorn scores with a knee to the head.
Thorn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lioncourte tries to clinch but Thorn is having none of it.
Lioncourte tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Thorn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thorn rushes Lioncourte and presses him up against the cage.
Lioncourte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thorn breaks from the clinch.
Lioncourte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lioncourte dives in and grabs Thorn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thorn pushes down on Lioncourte's head and hops out.
Lioncourte fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lioncourte tries to clinch but Thorn moves out of range.
Thorn throws a leg kick
and Lioncourte counters with a left and a right that stings Thorn.
Lioncourte shoots in for a takedown but Thorn shows good takedown defense.
Thorn clinches up against the cage.
Thorn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lioncourte fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lioncourte walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thorn.
Lioncourte is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thorn clinches with his opponent.
Thorn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thorn rushes Lioncourte and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marduk Thorn dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Thorn moves into the clinch successfully.
Thorn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thorn slaps away a takedown attempt from Lioncourte, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lioncourte tries to clinch up but Thorn circles away and keeps his distance.
Lioncourte moves to clinch but Thorn breaks away
and Thorn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thorn.
Thorn breaks from the clinch.
Lioncourte shoots in looking for a takedown but Thorn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lioncourte's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thorn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lioncourte takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thorn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lioncourte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn moves into range and clinches up with Lioncourte.
Thorn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lioncourte shoots for a double leg takedown but Thorn sprawls well. He's pushed Lioncourte's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marduk Thorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Lioncourte.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lioncourte.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lioncourte is defended easily by Thorn.
Thorn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thorn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lioncourte shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thorn defends it nicely.
Lioncourte throws a sloppy head kick and Thorn moves out of range easily.
Lioncourte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorn rushes Lioncourte and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thorn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lioncourte.
Thorn drives through and clinches with Lioncourte against the cage.
Lioncourte tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thorn smiles and moves away.
Thorn tries to clinch up but Lioncourte circles away and keeps his distance.
Lioncourte tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thorn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lioncourte somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Lioncourte as he checks the leg kick.
Lioncourte shoots in for a double leg but Thorn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thorn darts in and clinches Lioncourte up against the cage.
Lioncourte wants a takedown but no success here.
Thorn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thorn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thorn manages to break the clinch.
Thorn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lioncourte tries for a takedown but Thorn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thorn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Marduk Thorn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marduk Thorn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thorn.
Lioncourte shoots in looking for a takedown but Thorn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lioncourte's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lioncourte closes the distance and clinches up with Thorn, looking for a takedown. Lioncourte pushes Thorn against the cage but Thorn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lioncourte tries to keep at a distance but Thorn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thorn manages to break the clinch.
Lioncourte shoots in for a double leg but Thorn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thorn, right into the meat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lioncourte tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thorn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lioncourte somewhat.
Thorn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marduk Thorn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thorn 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marduk Thorn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Gavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodor Sixtynine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodor Sixtynine has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hunter Gavin 's chin.
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160 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hunter Gavin !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rodor Sixtynine!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gavin lands with a nice body kick.
Sixtynine looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Gavin lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Rodor Sixtynine has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Gavin .
Gavin clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Gavin 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sixtynine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Gavin .
Gavin tries to break free but Sixtynine pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Gavin fails to land.
Gavin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gavin misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sixtynine.
Sixtynine keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gavin 's efforts to push away.
Gavin lands with a short shot to the head.
Gavin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gavin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gavin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gavin lands a big head kick that sends Sixtynine tumbling to the mat! Gavin takes a step backwards and waves Sixtynine back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sixtynine is rocked!
Gavin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sixtynine is still on wobbly legs! Can Gavin finish him?
Gavin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Gavin fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sixtynine.
Gavin throws a punch but it's blocked by Sixtynine.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gavin .
Gavin throws a punch but it's blocked by Sixtynine.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gavin .
Gavin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sixtynine blocks an uppercut.
Gavin throws a punch but it's blocked by Sixtynine.
Gavin can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sixtynine.
A head punch on the inside from Gavin fails to land.
Gavin is trying to push Sixtynine away but Sixtynine has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gavin misses with the head strike.
Gavin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gavin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gavin misses with some punches.
Gavin misses with some punches.
Gavin misses with some punches.
Sixtynine keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gavin 's efforts to push away.
Gavin tries to break the clinch but Sixtynine is controlling the position.
Gavin misses with the head strike.
Gavin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gavin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sixtynine is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Gavin just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! And now a right hook, right on the button! Sixtynine has gone limp, and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hunter Gavin !
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Swift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Moutarde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson Swift could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jean Moutarde's chin.
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130 lbs
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130 lbs
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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, Anderson Swift!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jean Moutarde!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moutarde moves in looking to clinch but Swift pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Moutarde as Swift shoots in.
Moutarde tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Swift keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moutarde is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moutarde moves into the clinch successfully.
Swift pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moutarde moves in looking to clinch but Swift pushes him off.
Moutarde tries to clinch up.
Moutarde fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moutarde is looking to chop away at Swift's legs.
Moutarde shoots in looking for a takedown but Swift manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moutarde's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Swift throws the left hand but Moutarde avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swift throws a low kick but it's checked well by Moutarde.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Swift.
Moutarde tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Swift looking to control but Moutarde is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Moutarde is trying desperately to improve position.
Moutarde takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Swift wants to control the pace but Moutarde is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swift controlling his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moutarde can do anything to dispel that myth.
Swift wants to control the pace but Moutarde is squirming around nicely.
The referee warns Moutarde that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swift controlling from mount.
Swift trying to control but Moutarde is having none of it.
Swift lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Swift wants to control the pace but Moutarde is squirming around nicely.
Swift raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swift pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Swift trying to control but Moutarde is having none of it.
Swift is landing with some decent strikes but Moutarde is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swift landing strikes from the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swift tries to control but Moutarde wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Swift dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Swift wants to clinch.
Moutarde shoots for a double leg takedown but Swift sprawls well. He's pushed Moutarde's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moutarde doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Swift looks for a takedown but Moutarde sprawls well.
Jean Moutarde is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Swift with that takedown attempt.
Swift on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Moutarde moves in looking to clinch but Swift pushes him off.
Swift closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moutarde circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Swift. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moutarde throws a sloppy head kick and Swift moves out of range easily.
Moutarde closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Swift did well to prevent Moutarde getting side control.
Still in half guard, Moutarde seems content to control.
Let's hope that Moutarde has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Swift gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swift looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swift looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moutarde sitting in guard here, content to control.
Swift looking to control.
Swift wants to get back to his feet but Moutarde is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jean Moutarde hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Swift scores with a takedown into Moutarde's guard.
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!
Moutarde wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swift is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Moutarde keeping moving, preventing Swift from controlling successfully.
Anderson Swift has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Swift shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moutarde as he jumps to the side.
Moutarde misses with a takedown attempt
and Swift counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Swift wants to control but Moutarde is keeping him busy.
Swift is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Swift looking to control but Moutarde is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swift content just to control the position here.
Moutarde regains half guard.
Anderson Swift overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swift seems to be working for a kimura but Moutarde defends the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swift is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Swift dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Swift has a takedown stuffed.
Moutarde gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Swift has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moutarde avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Moutarde is working for takedown but Swift is calmly controlling the position for now.
Swift tries to work over Moutarde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swift breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moutarde shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swift as he jumps to the side.
Jean Moutarde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moutarde fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swift dodges the punch combination from Moutarde.
Moutarde closes this distance looking for a takedown but Swift circles away.
Anderson Swift has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Moutarde.
Swift shoots in for a takedown but Moutarde shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Swift tries to clinch up.
Moutarde tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Swift counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horrible takedown by Swift or perhaps it was just good defense by Moutarde which made him look bad.
Swift gets the takedown into side control.
Moutarde tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Moutarde's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Swift wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moutarde keeps working.
A control attempt from Moutarde but he's now mounted!
Swift trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Swift looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swift can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moutarde is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Anderson Swift.
Nice takedown defense from Moutarde. No joy for Swift on that attempt.
Moutarde leaves Swift with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Swift shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moutarde defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moutarde lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swift circles away quickly and effectively.
Jean Moutarde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson Swift is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moutarde shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Swift pinned against the cage. Swift gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moutarde misses the body punch
and Moutarde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Swift showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Swift, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Swift!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hamisi McConville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ritchie Hawtin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
155 lbs
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25
160 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hamisi McConville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ritchie Hawtin!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawtin scores with a nice right hand.
McConville lands a right hook to the body.
Hawtin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McConville counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hawtin tries to clinch up
and McConville counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McConville keeps the fight on the outside.
McConville swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by McConville as he connects with a hook.
McConville misses with a few strikes there.
Hawtin throws a predictable looking body shot
and McConville counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ritchie Hawtin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawtin throws a nice looking combination but McConville bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McConville getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hawtin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawtin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Hawtin does it's job there.
A left lands for McConville.
McConville scores with a jab.
McConville takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hawtin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hawtin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McConville paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hawtin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McConville.
Hawtin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McConville takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McConville is rocked!
Hawtin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McConville takes a swing at Hawtin's ribcage but misses.
McConville showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hawtin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from McConville. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawtin slips a jab and a cross from McConville.
Hawtin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McConville's head backwards.
McConville throws the left hand but Hawtin avoids the punch easily.
McConville swats away the attempt to clinch by Hawtin.
Hawtin is looking to clinch but McConville is avoiding it.
Hawtin closes the distance looking to clinch
and McConville counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice body punch from McConville.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawtin throws a hook but McConville avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - McConville throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hawtin throws a jab but it's blocked by McConville.
No joy there for McConville, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hawtin fails in his attempt to clinch.
McConville tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawtin was well out of range. Poor timing from McConville.
The fighters circling - Hawtin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McConville throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawtin misses with an uppercut.
Hawtin moves forwards but McConville connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hawtin lands the left hand.
McConville throws a jab when Hawtin was well out of range.
Hawtin misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawtin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McConville misses with a looping left.
McConville throws a lazy right hand but Hawtin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawtin tries to close the distance and clinch but McConville swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from McConville does no damage.
McConville scores with a jab to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Hawtin.
Hawtin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McConville counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A good leg kick by Hawtin.
Hawtin cracks the inside of McConville's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ritchie Hawtin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hawtin avoids a punch combination nicely.
McConville really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hawtin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McConville takes a swing at Hawtin's ribcage but misses.
McConville takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Hawtin misses.
McConville misses the shot to the body.
McConville throws a body punch but Hawtin moves out of range.
Hawtin tries to close the distance and clinch up but McConville swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from McConville does no damage.
McConville circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hawtin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McConville keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawtin defending well as McConville loads up on a big left hand.
Hawtin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McConville's calf.
McConville circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling McConville to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawtin misses with the combination.
McConville moves into range and connects with a jab.
McConville ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McConville takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ritchie Hawtin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hawtin is looking to slow McConville down with leg kicks.
Hawtin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Hawtin misses its intended target.
McConville dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McConville throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hawtin.
Nice body punch from McConville.
Hawtin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hawtin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McConville.
Hawtin throws a series of strikes that have McConville backpedaling.
A jab from McConville misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawtin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McConville counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hawtin lunges at McConville with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McConville's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConville circles away from the clinch attempt
and McConville counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ritchie Hawtin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McConville slips under a jab from Hawtin.
Hawtin wants to clinch but McConville slips to the side
and McConville counters with a nice body shot.
Hawtin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McConville.
Hawtin tries to clinch but McConville moves out of range.
Hawtin moves in looking to clinch but McConville pushes him off.
Hawtin fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by Hawtin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hawtin.
Hawtin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawtin misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawtin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McConville throws a sloppy body shot
and Hawtin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McConville looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McConville tries to bum rush Hawtin with a series of wild strikes but Hawtin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McConville throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McConville swats away the attempt to clinch by Hawtin.
McConville looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawtin is just out of range.
McConville lands a glancing blow to the side of Hawtin's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawtin lands with a straight right. McConville didn't see that one coming.
Hawtin is looking to clinch but McConville is avoiding it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawtin throws an overhand right that lands on McConville's shoulder, as McConville tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ritchie Hawtin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hawtin moves out of range of the strikes.
McConville connects with a body shot.
A big left from McConville misses.
McConville stuns Hawtin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hawtin looks to land a combination but McConville avoids it well.
Hawtin closes the distance looking to clinch
and McConville counters with a right hand to the body.
McConville lands a nice hook to Hawtin's body. Hawtin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McConville looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McConville avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McConville ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McConville wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConville misses with a body shot.
Hawtin fakes the leg kick and cracks McConville in the body.
Hawtin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hawtin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hawtin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hawtin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McConville manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McConville throws a body punch but Hawtin moves out of range.
Hawtin looks to clinch
and McConville counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hawtin throws a looping overhand right but McConville ducks down to avoid it.
McConville misses with a shot to the body
and Hawtin counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hawtin tries to clinch but McConville moves away
and McConville counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawtin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McConville manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawtin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McConville moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McConville misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McConville takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawtin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawtin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McConville paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hawtin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hawtin darts in trying to clinch
and McConville counters with a stiff right hand.
McConville throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawtin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConville takes one to the chin there.
Hawtin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McConville. That did some damage!
Hawtin moves out of range as McConville strikes.
McConville just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawtin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hawtin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McConville connects with a nice looking jab.
Hawtin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McConville momentarily.
Hawtin throws a front kick that sends McConville stumbling back into the cage.
Hawtin tries to clinch but McConville is having none of it.
McConville works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hawtin closes the distance looking to clinch
and McConville counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hamisi McConville has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hawtin, right into the meat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hawtin. McConville shrugs it off though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawtin jabs McConville right on the nose. McConville blinks but takes it well.
Hawtin tries to clinch but McConville is having none of it.
Hawtin tries to clinch but McConville is having none of it.
McConville missing with a left hand there. Hawtin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McConville steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawtin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawtin tries to clinch but McConville moves away
and McConville counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawtin sizes up McConville with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hawtin tries to clinch there but McConville circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ritchie Hawtin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hawtin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ritchie Hawtin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Deniro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Susumo Komota (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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18
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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19
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve Deniro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Susumo Komota!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deniro lands with a nice body punch.
Deniro misses with a straight left.
Deniro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Deniro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Deniro throws a body punch but Komota moves out of range.
Deniro missing with a left hand there. Komota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Deniro's corner calls for a 1-2. Deniro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Deniro misses with a looping left.
Komota avoids the body shot from Deniro.
Deniro lands a really nice looking cross but Komota seems unphased.
Deniro tries to clinch up
and Komota counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deniro can't keep his opponent in guard - Komota advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Komota is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Deniro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komota is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Deniro defends it well.
Komota is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Komota seems to be looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Komota is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Deniro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Komota on the ground.
Deniro has hold of Komota's hands but Komota slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komota wants to work for an arm triangle but Deniro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Komota is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Deniro defends it well.
Komota not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Komota seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Deniro is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Susumo Komota!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dawid Zlobinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chekote Ricker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chekote Ricker told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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130 lbs
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135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dawid Zlobinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chekote Ricker!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ricker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zlobinski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zlobinski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ricker. Ricker obviously looking to wear him down.
Zlobinski clinches.
Ricker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zlobinski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Chekote Ricker has been cut.
Zlobinski gets tackled into the cage by Ricker. Ricker maintains the clinch.
Ricker tries to land knees in the clinch but Zlobinski avoids the damage to the body.
Zlobinski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zlobinski misses with an elbow over the top.
Zlobinski looking to throw knees to the head but Ricker is blocking nicely.
Ricker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zlobinski avoids it.
Ricker avoids a wild elbow strike from Zlobinski.
Ricker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zlobinski tries a knee to the head but Ricker blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zlobinski.
Zlobinski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zlobinski throws an elbow but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricker misses with an elbow over the top.
Zlobinski blocks an elbow strike from Ricker.
Ricker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricker misses with an elbow strike.
Ricker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zlobinski.
Ricker tries to land knees in the clinch but Zlobinski avoids the damage to the body.
Zlobinski misses with a knee strike.
Ricker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zlobinski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ricker tries to circle away but Zlobinski has him pinned against the cage.
Zlobinski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ricker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zlobinski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ricker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zlobinski avoids it.
Ricker breaks the clinch.
Zlobinski clinches up against the cage.
Zlobinski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ricker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zlobinski is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricker with a knee to the head.
Ricker lands an elbow that stopped Zlobinski in his tracks for a moment.
Ricker tries to land knees in the clinch but Zlobinski avoids the damage to the body.
Zlobinski misses with an elbow over the top.
Zlobinski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zlobinski misses with a knee strike.
Zlobinski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ricker obliges.
Zlobinski pushes off an throws an elbow but Ricker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ricker landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zlobinski is breathing heavily.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ricker throws an elbow but misses.
Ricker blocks an elbow strike from Zlobinski.
Ricker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zlobinski moves out of range of the body kick from Ricker.
Ricker misses with a leg kick.
Zlobinski has Ricker up against the cage in a clinch.
Zlobinski managing to block the knees to the body from Ricker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricker breaks from the clinch.
Ricker tries to score with a low kick but Zlobinski moves his leg out of the way.
Ricker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ricker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zlobinski's calf.
Ricker moves into range and clinches up with Zlobinski.
Zlobinski trying to control the position but instead, Ricker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zlobinski into the cage.
Ricker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ricker putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zlobinski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ricker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ricker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ricker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zlobinski defends it easily.
Zlobinski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ricker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricker is looking for a triangle but Zlobinski pushes his legs off easily.
Ricker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ricker controls Zlobinski momentarily but Zlobinski frees himself.
Ricker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zlobinski wants to get up but he can't break Ricker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Zlobinski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ricker on the ground.
Zlobinski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chekote Ricker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chekote Ricker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ricker thuds his shin into the meat of Zlobinski's side.
Zlobinski has managed to clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ricker as Zlobinski tries to tie him up.
Zlobinski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zlobinski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zlobinski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zlobinski tries a knee to the head but Ricker blocks it.
Zlobinski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zlobinski avoids a wild elbow strike from Ricker.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ricker manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricker clinches up with Zlobinski and pushes him back against the cage.
Ricker lands an elbow that stopped Zlobinski in his tracks for a moment.
Ricker trying to land knees to the body.
Zlobinski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ricker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ricker lands an elbow just above Zlobinski 's eye.
Zlobinski misses with a knee strike.
Ricker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zlobinski up against the cage.
Zlobinski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ricker blocks it with crossed arms.
Ricker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ricker taking a breather.
Ricker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zlobinski avoids it.
Ricker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ricker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zlobinski.
Zlobinski trying to control the position but instead, Ricker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zlobinski into the cage.
Ricker misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricker lands an elbow inside.
Ricker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zlobinski's defenses.
Zlobinski gets underhooks to prevent Ricker's takedown attempt.
Zlobinski avoiding damage as Ricker throws knees to the body.
Ricker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zlobinski avoids it.
Ricker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ricker looking to throw knees to the head but Zlobinski is blocking nicely.
Zlobinski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ricker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ricker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Chekote Ricker has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ricker looking for a sweep. Not yet Ricker, not yet.
Ricker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zlobinski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ricker is working an open guard so Zlobinski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricker rushes Zlobinski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zlobinski is looking to break free of the clinch but Ricker has double underhooks.
Zlobinski taking a breather.
Zlobinski managing to block the knees to the body from Ricker.
Zlobinski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zlobinski tries a knee to the head but Ricker blocks it.
Ricker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ricker blocks an elbow strike.
Ricker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ricker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ricker lands a nice elbow.
Ricker trying to land knees to the body.
Ricker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zlobinski blocks it with crossed arms.
Zlobinski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zlobinski dodges an elbow strike from Ricker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chekote Ricker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ricker misses with an elbow strike.
Zlobinski looking to throw knees to the head but Ricker is blocking nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zlobinski throws an elbow but misses.
Ricker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ricker jumps guard and drags Zlobinski to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ricker has his foot on Zlobinski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zlobinski works his way back into a safe position though.
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!
Ricker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ricker is looking for a triangle but Zlobinski pushes his legs off easily.
Ricker is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Zlobinski has his hands clasped together but Ricker extends an breaks Zlobinski's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ricker.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chekote Ricker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LG TV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LG TV told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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26
160 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eddie Wong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, LG TV!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as TV checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
TV fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Eddie Wong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wong throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like LG TV has been cut.
Good exchange - Wong coming out on top.
TV tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wong swivels and escapes.
Wong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TV doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eddie Wong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LG TV.
TV misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
TV takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TV shoots for a double leg takedown but Wong sprawls well. He's pushed TV's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wong misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wong shoots in and drives through. TV sprawls well.
TV closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wong circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TV takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wong throws a nice looking combination but TV bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A big right from Wong misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but TV moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Wong does no damage.
TV shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wong but Wong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
TV checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Wong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on LG TV's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
TV fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but TV paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wong throws a looping overhand right but TV ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from TV is defended easily by Wong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TV shoots in but no luck this time.
Eddie Wong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LG TV.
Wong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck for TV with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wong lands with an overhand left.
TV misses with a takedown attempt - Wong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wong misses with a head kick.
Eddie Wong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wong lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TV fails with the takedown.
Wong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Horrible takedown by TV or perhaps it was just good defense by Wong which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by TV or perhaps it was just good defense by Wong which made him look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Wong. No joy for TV on that attempt.
TV fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wong avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Wong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on LG TV's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Wong throws a right and a left that TV avoids nicely.
Wong connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TV closes the distance and clinches up with Wong, looking for a takedown. TV pushes Wong against the cage but Wong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
TV keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from TV.
Wong has TV up against the cage in a clinch.
Wong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TV goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wong prevents it.
Eddie Wong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LG TV.
Wong is trying to break free.
Wong manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wong is trying to break the clinch but TV has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. TV smiles and moves away.
TV shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wong as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
TV has his takedown stuffed
and Wong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
TV shoots in for a takedown but Wong shows good takedown defense.
LG TV has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
TV has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wong finds it's way round the side to connect with TV's head.
Eddie Wong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A right-left combo lands from Wong.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Wong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wong 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Wong!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and A J Hearts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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25
214 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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22
217 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeremy Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, A J Hearts!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hearts fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stevens looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stevens throws a head kick that misses.
Stevens fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hearts sprawls well initially but Stevens persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stevens thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hearts's head.
Stevens lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hearts is trying to get back to full guard.
Stevens sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hearts defending well though.
Hearts blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stevens.
Hearts avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stevens.
Stevens tries to pass to full mount but Hearts defends it.
Stevens looks to land a strike but Hearts avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hearts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hearts wants to sweep here but Stevens controlling him for the moment.
Hearts kicks Stevens off and gets to his feet.
Hearts closes the distance and clinches.
Hearts lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stevens jumps guard but Hearts stands there with Stevens around his waist. Stevens gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hearts lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stevens is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hearts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A knee to the head by Hearts.
It looks like Jeremy Stevens has been cut.
Hearts landing knees to the head.
Stevens is rocked!
Hearts has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stevens regains guard immediately.
Oh Stevens is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hearts lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearts postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Stevens covers up, he's hurt! Hearts keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Hearts and the ref steps in to end the fight! Hearts can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). A J Hearts!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Derric Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sabu kamahori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rose might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Foster The People - Pumped Up Kicks. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
151 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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20
148 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Very quick |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Derric Rose!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sabu kamahori !
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose misses with a wild body shot.
kamahori misses with a straight left.
kamahori throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rose sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rose checks a leg kick.
Derric Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
kamahori keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
kamahori looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rose fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. kamahori sprawls well initially but Rose persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rose thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing kamahori to regain full guard.
kamahori is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
kamahori is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
kamahori is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rose is aware though and is defending well.
Rose is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rose accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rose stopping the sweep attempt from kamahori .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rose is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rose working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of kamahori 's head.
Rose cracks kamahori with a solid left hand.
kamahori throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rose passes easily into side control. Nice work.
kamahori takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rose looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rose cracks kamahori with a big right hand but kamahori just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rose creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose is putting a hurting on kamahori here, landing some big shots from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
kamahori takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
kamahori can't do much from the bottom here.
Rose scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rose is looking to take a break and control but kamahori is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rose working the ground and pound.
Rose is putting a hurting on kamahori here, landing some big shots from side control.
kamahori wants to control but Rose postures up.
kamahori managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rose.
kamahori is trying to control Rose's posture but Rose avoids it.
Rose trying to control the action but kamahori is working from the bottom.
kamahori tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose takes a little break here. kamahori wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
kamahori taking a bit of punishment here - Rose scoring with strikes.
Rose trying to control the position but kamahori is working away.
kamahori is looking for a sweep.
Rose controlling the position from side mount.
kamahori wants to control but Rose postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose is putting a hurting on kamahori here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rose is working kamahori over with some ground and pound from side control.
kamahori is rocked!
Rose is working kamahori over with some ground and pound from side control.
kamahori is still in real trouble! Can Rose finish him?
Rose cracks kamahori with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Rose immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! kamahori is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Rose!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derric Rose!
Derric Rose is the new featherweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gracie Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Stanfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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28
157 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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20
164 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gracie Jitsu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aaron Stanfield!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanfield throws a leg kick which misses Jitsu's front leg but catches the back leg as Jitsu tries to avoid it.
Jitsu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jitsu thows a big elbow that misses.
Jitsu looking to pass the guard.
Jitsu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stanfield is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jitsu is controlling him.
Stanfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Stanfield, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stanfield pulls Jitsu in to control the position.
Jitsu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu preventing the sweep.
Jitsu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stanfield is keeping the position for now.
Jitsu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jitsu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jitsu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stanfield's waist but Stanfield gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jitsu off to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jitsu.
Jitsu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stanfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stanfield.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield misses with a low kick.
Stanfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Jitsu.
Jitsu misses with a leg kick
and Stanfield counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stanfield.
Jitsu is looking to control Stanfield's arms but Stanfield gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jitsu has his back to the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stanfield.
Jitsu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stanfield is defending well for now.
Stanfield gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jitsu blocks a body shot from Stanfield.
Stanfield looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stanfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Stanfield scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jitsu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stanfield.
Stanfield lands a nice uppercut.
Stanfield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stanfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stanfield managing to block the knees to the body from Jitsu.
Stanfield lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stanfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stanfield.
Stanfield checks a leg kick.
Jitsu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stanfield pinned against the cage. Stanfield gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gracie Jitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jitsu motions for Stanfield to come forward. Jitsu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Stanfield.
Jitsu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A low kick from Jitsu misses
and Stanfield counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stanfield uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jitsu has time to react.
Stanfield is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice body kick there by Stanfield.
Aaron Stanfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Stanfield looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield lands a front kick.
Jitsu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stanfield moves into the clinch successfully.
Stanfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stanfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jitsu is trying to force a seperation but Stanfield has the dominant position.
Stanfield lands with a left to the head.
Stanfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Stanfield misses the target.
Stanfield scores with a push kick.
Jitsu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jitsu throws a leg kick but Stanfield moved away.
Jitsu throws a leg kick but Stanfield moved away.
Gracie Jitsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jitsu moves out of range as Stanfield strikes.
Stanfield goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Stanfield dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jitsu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stanfield is able to avoid easily.
Aaron Stanfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stanfield clinches with his opponent.
Stanfield scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Stanfield.
Stanfield managing to block the knees to the body from Jitsu.
Stanfield lands an elbow inside that Jitsu shrugs off.
It looks like Gracie Jitsu has been cut.
Jitsu jumps guard but Stanfield stands there with Jitsu around his waist. Jitsu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stanfield lands an uppercut.
Stanfield avoiding damage.
Stanfield manages to break the clinch.
Jitsu throws a leg kick but Stanfield moved away.
Stanfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stanfield misses with a straight left.
Stanfield scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jitsu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jitsu in his tracks.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Jitsu got wobbled bad by a big combination! Stanfield presses forward with punches and knees until Jitsu stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Jitsu closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Stanfield! Aaron Stanfield retains his lightweight title!
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