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AJFC 101 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyuzo Mifune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Denard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
204 lbs
9 - 16 - 0 |
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190 cm
21
222 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyuzo Mifune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bob Denard!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mifune avoids a kick to the body.
Denard misses with the combination.
Denard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mifune moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Denard missing with a left hand there. Mifune was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Denard throws a hook but Mifune blocks it.
Mifune shoots in for a takedown but Denard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mifune chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Denard can pounce on him.
Mifune changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Denard tries to avoid it but Mifune manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Denard to the ground. Denard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Denard closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mifune counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mifune is working for a kimura but Denard is defending it quite comfortably.
Mifune is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Denard is just riding it out for now. Mifune eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denard kicks Mifune off and gets back to his feet.
Denard forces Mifune back against the cage and clinches.
Denard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mifune looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyuzo Mifune. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denard throws a head kick that half lands.
Mifune drives through with a takedown into Denard's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Denard keeping full guard, as Mifune tries to pass.
Mifune wants to control from the top but Denard keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mifune drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mifune jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Denard is looking to stand up but Mifune isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mifune 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mifune stays in close to Denard's body and controls the position.
Denard wants to stand but Mifune is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Denard can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mifune wants to control from the top but Denard keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mifune prevents Denard from getting back to his feet.
Kyuzo Mifune has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mifune will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Denard lands with a slapping head kick.
Denard lands with a nice body punch.
Mifune is breathing heavily.
Denard scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Denard gets a clinch.
Mifune jumps guard.
Denard is looking to stand up but Mifune won't let him.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mifune not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mifune has a closed guard, preventing Denard from standing up.
Mifune had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Denard defends it easily.
Denard stands up and waves to Mifune to follow him.
Mifune shoots in but Denard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Denard moves into the clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Denard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Denard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mifune circles away quickly and effectively.
Mifune shoots in for a double leg but Denard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mifune dives in and grabs Denard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Denard pushes down on Mifune's head and hops out.
Mifune takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denard lands with a shot to the body.
Denard scores with a leg kick.
Bob Denard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Denard pushes Mifune up against the cage in a clinch.
Denard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Denard lands with a hook. Mifune tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Denard moves into range and clinches up with Mifune.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Denard breaks the clinch.
Denard jabs at Mifune's body.
Mifune takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mifune takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Denard lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Denard lands with a nice body punch.
Mifune drops his hands momentarily and Denard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Denard moves into the clinch successfully.
Denard tries a knee to the head but Mifune blocks it.
Denard breaks the clinch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Denard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Denard gets a clinch.
Denard breaks from the clinch.
Denard works over Mifune's head and body with a nice combination.
Denard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Denard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Denard throws a front kick that sends Mifune stumbling back into the cage.
Denard is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Denard. Mifune shrugs it off though.
Denard lands a nice hook to Mifune's body. Mifune takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Denard scores with a shot to the body.
Denard closes the distance and clinches.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Denard will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mifune up against the cage.
Denard looking to throw knees to the head but Mifune is blocking nicely.
Denard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Denard lands a nice knee to the body.
Denard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Denard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mifune backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Denard slowing the pace effectively.
Denard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Denard just leaning against Mifune, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Denard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Denard scores with the left hand. Mifune knows he should have avoided that one.
Denard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Kyuzo Mifune has been cut.
Denard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Denard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denard stalks Mifune and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mifune's face. Mifune staggers backwards, shaken.
Mifune tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mifune shoots in for a takedown but Denard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Denard connects with a body shot that sends Mifune's belly button to the back.
Denard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Denard is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Denard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denard has Mifune pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Denard.
Denard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Denard scores with a hook to the body. Mifune takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Denard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Denard scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mifune's head.
Denard lands a head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denard lands a jab to Mifune's midsection.
Denard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bob Denard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denard lands a jab-cross combination.
Denard scores with a nice right hand.
Denard scores with a sloppy right hand. Mifune should have avoided that one.
Denard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Denard bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mifune shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Denard as he avoids it easily.
Denard scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mifune looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Denard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mifune.
Denard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Denard cracks Mifune with an open hand slap.
Mifune tries to keep at a distance but Denard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Denard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body kick from Denard.
Bob Denard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Denard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mifune blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mifune takes a shot to the head.
Denard tries to land a knee to the head but Mifune blocks with his arms.
Mifune takes an elbow to the forehead.
Denard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denard pushes Mifune up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Denard.
Denard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Denard displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mifune up against the cage.
Denard breaks the clinch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Denard lands with a nice body punch.
Mifune takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Denard lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice shot by Denard.
Denard connects with a body shot that sends Mifune's belly button to the back.
Mifune takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Denard throws a series of punches but Mifune avoids them all with ease.
Denard clinches.
Mifune changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Denard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyuzo Mifune. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Denard - just one landing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Denard works over Mifune's head and body with a nice combination.
Denard instigates a clinch.
Mifune looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Denard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Denard manages to break the clinch.
Denard misses with a wild combination.
Denard scores with the left hand. Mifune knows he should have avoided that one.
Denard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mifune tries to keep at a distance but Denard has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Denard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Denard instigates a clinch.
Denard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Denard is stalling here.
Denard breaks the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Denard scores with a four punch combination!
Kyuzo Mifune is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mifune shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Denard pinned against the cage. Denard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mifune takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mifune tries to score a power double leg takedown but Denard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mifune somewhat.
Denard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denard pushes Mifune up against the cage in a clinch.
Denard stalling.
Bob Denard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Denard breaks the clinch.
Denard lands with an uppercut that bounces Mifune off the cage and back into range.
Bob Denard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Denard tries to clinch up but Mifune circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick from Denard lands but Mifune takes it in his stride.
Denard connects with a nice looking jab.
Mifune avoids the head kick by Denard.
Mifune will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice uppercut there from Denard.
Mifune tries to keep at a distance but Denard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Denard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Denard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Denard 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Bob Denard!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Bob Denard!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Bob Denard!
Bob Denard wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fat Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yonjiro Yoshioka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoshioka is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Eye of The Tiger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
155 lbs
0 - 5 - 0 |
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19
157 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good kicks
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fat Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yonjiro Yoshioka!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boy shoots in but Yoshioka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boy fails to land with a series of punches.
Yoshioka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Boy has a takedown stuffed.
Boy fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Boy. Those never looked like landing.
Yoshioka throws a head kick but Boy moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Yoshioka.
Horrible takedown by Boy or perhaps it was just good defense by Yoshioka which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fat Boy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yoshioka.
Boy misses with a takedown
and Yoshioka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boy is breathing heavily.
Yoshioka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yoshioka throws a sloppy head kick and Boy moves out of range easily.
Yoshioka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yoshioka lands a head kick. Boy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshioka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yoshioka throws a head kick that misses.
Yoshioka feints and then cracks Boy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boy down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yoshioka!
Yoshioka lands a nice looking kick to the body. Boy takes a step back to recover.
Yonjiro Yoshioka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
No joy there for Yoshioka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yoshioka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boy moves out of range as Yoshioka strikes.
Yoshioka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boy.
Yoshioka misses with a body kick.
Yoshioka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yoshioka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boy's calf.
Yoshioka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yoshioka throws a head kick that misses.
Boy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yoshioka circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshioka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boy.
Boy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yoshioka keeps Boy at a distance using the push kick.
Yoshioka throws a sloppy head kick and Boy moves out of range easily.
Yoshioka lands a head kick. Boy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Yoshioka connects with a leg kick. Boy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yoshioka thuds his shin into the meat of Boy's side.
A head kick misses from Yoshioka.
Yoshioka connects with an inside leg kick.
Yoshioka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yoshioka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yoshioka lands a head kick. Boy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Yoshioka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yoshioka throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Yoshioka explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Boy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yoshioka avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yoshioka.
Yoshioka throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Boy. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Yoshioka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boy fails with the takedown
and Yoshioka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boy shoots for a double leg takedown but Yoshioka sprawls well. He's pushed Boy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yoshioka throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Boy has his takedown stuffed
and Yoshioka counters with a nice body kick.
Yoshioka looks to land a left hand but Boy moved out of range nicely.
Yoshioka lands a high kick!
Boy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yoshioka.
Yoshioka swinging wildly here.
Good leg kick by Yoshioka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshioka lands with a hook. Boy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yoshioka sprawls well. Yoshioka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boy gets slowly back to his feet.
Yoshioka lands with a kick to the temple. Boy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Yoshioka cracks the inside of Boy's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yoshioka.
Yoshioka thows a body shot but no joy.
Yoshioka misses with a body kick.
Yoshioka throws a right hand that Boy ducks under and follows up with a left that Boy also avoids with ease.
Boy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Boy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yoshioka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boy tries for a takedown but Yoshioka circles away easily
and Yoshioka counters with a nice body kick.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yoshioka lands a jab to the nose.
Boy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yoshioka throws a right and a left that Boy avoids nicely.
A jab from Yoshioka finds it's way through Boy's defenses.
Yoshioka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yoshioka.
Boy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yoshioka as he avoids it easily.
Boy avoids the head kick by Yoshioka.
Yoshioka lands a nice looking body kick.
Yoshioka lands with a kick to the temple. Boy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Yoshioka misses with the combination.
Boy dives in and grabs Yoshioka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yoshioka pushes down on Boy's head and hops out.
Yoshioka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yoshioka throws a head kick that misses.
Yoshioka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yoshioka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boy somewhat.
Fat Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoshioka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boy with a poor takedown
and Yoshioka counters with a nice leg kick.
Boy looks to throw the jab but Yoshioka is out of range.
Yoshioka feints and then cracks Boy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boy down.
A good leg kick by Yoshioka.
Boy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
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!
Yoshioka keeps Boy at a distance using the push kick.
Yoshioka misses with a wild body shot.
Boy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yoshioka. That one must have hurt.
Yoshioka explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Yoshioka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yoshioka.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yoshioka throws a sloppy head kick and Boy moves out of range easily.
Yoshioka scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yoshioka lands a nice looking body kick.
Boy has his takedown stuffed
and Yoshioka counters with a two punch combo.
Boy has his takedown stuffed
and Yoshioka counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice leg kick lands there from Yoshioka.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boy.
Yoshioka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boy shoots and misses
and Yoshioka counters with a nice uppercut.
Boy blocks the body kick.
Boy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yoshioka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Yoshioka pushes Boy away with a front kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yoshioka.
Boy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yoshioka is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boy rather than just go for the knockout.
Yoshioka tries a head kick but it misses.
Boy shoots in for a takedown but Yoshioka shows good takedown defense.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yoshioka.
Yoshioka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boy shoots for a double leg takedown but Yoshioka sprawls well. He's pushed Boy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yoshioka scores with a head kick. Boy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Yoshioka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yoshioka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoshioka.
A punch combination from Boy misses.
Yoshioka connects with an inside leg kick.
Yoshioka misses with a head kick.
Yoshioka looks to land a body kick but Boy moved away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Yoshioka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boy.
Boy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Yoshioka misses with the combination.
Boy shoots in for a double leg but Yoshioka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boy tries for a takedown but Yoshioka circles away easily
and Yoshioka counters with a low kick, right behind Boy 's knee.
Yoshioka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yoshioka but Yoshioka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Boy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yoshioka but Yoshioka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yoshioka but Yoshioka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yoshioka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boy moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yonjiro Yoshioka dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Boy closes the distance and clinches up with Yoshioka, looking for a takedown. Boy pushes Yoshioka against the cage but Yoshioka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Yoshioka misses.
Boy misses with a takedown attempt
and Yoshioka counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Yoshioka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yoshioka lands a nice looking body shot.
Boy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yoshioka circles away quickly and effectively.
Yoshioka throws a leg kick which misses Boy's front leg but catches the back leg as Boy tries to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Yoshioka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Boy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yoshioka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yoshioka scores with a leg kick.
Boy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yoshioka throws a nice head kick!
A slapping body kick lands there for Yoshioka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoshioka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Boy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yoshioka counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fat Boy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshioka swings for the body but Boy moves out of range.
Yoshioka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yoshioka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boy fails with the takedown.
Crunch! Yoshioka slams his shin into Boy's torso.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yoshioka, right into the meat.
Yoshioka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boy avoids the head kick by Yoshioka.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Boy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yoshioka - the referee stops the clock and Boy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yoshioka. Boy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Boy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yoshioka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boy somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Yoshioka. No joy for Boy on that attempt.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Yoshioka in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Boy fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshioka throws a nice head kick!
Yoshioka thuds his shin into the meat of Boy's side.
Boy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yoshioka.
Yoshioka is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Boy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yoshioka tries to avoid it but Boy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yoshioka to the ground. Yoshioka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yoshioka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boy's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick lands from Yoshioka.
Both fighters circling a little - Yoshioka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Yoshioka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boy tries for a takedown but Yoshioka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yoshioka lands a jab to the head.
Yoshioka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boy.
A head kick from Yoshioka lands but Boy takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yoshioka counters with a big head kick but Boy shrugs it off.
Yoshioka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boy.
Nice takedown defense from Yoshioka. No joy for Boy on that attempt.
Yoshioka throws a head kick that Boy semi-blocks.
A punch combination from Yoshioka misses.
Boy has his takedown stuffed
and Yoshioka counters with an inside leg kick.
Boy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yoshioka lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Yonjiro Yoshioka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yoshioka. Yoshioka obviously looking to wear him down.
Yoshioka delivers a nice body kick.
Yoshioka throws the kick towards the body but Boy avoids it.
Boy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshioka scores with a leg kick.
Yoshioka pushes Boy away with a front kick.
Yoshioka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Boy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yoshioka - the referee stops the clock and Boy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yoshioka. Boy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Yoshioka fails to land with a series of punches.
Boy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yoshioka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boy tries for a takedown but Yoshioka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yoshioka scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boy misses with a takedown attempt
and Yoshioka counters with a head kick. That will keep Boy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Boy shoots in for a double leg but Yoshioka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yoshioka lands with a nice body kick.
Yoshioka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yoshioka throws the kick towards the body but Boy avoids it.
Yoshioka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yoshioka misses with a body kick.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Boy dives in and grabs Yoshioka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yoshioka pushes down on Boy's head and hops out.
Yoshioka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yoshioka finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boy.
Yoshioka scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Yoshioka.
Boy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Yoshioka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yoshioka duly obliges.
Boy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yoshioka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yoshioka stuffs the takedown.
Boy fails with the takedown
and Yoshioka makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Boy really felt that one!
Boy shoots in but no luck this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yoshioka lands a high kick!
Boy blocks the body kick.
Yoshioka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boy.
A head kick misses from Yoshioka.
Yoshioka throws a low kick, looking for Boy's leg but Boy calmly moves out of range.
Yoshioka misses with a body kick.
Yoshioka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boy shoots in for a takedown but Yoshioka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshioka lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Yoshioka thumps Boy with a low kick.
Yoshioka misses with a body kick.
Yoshioka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yoshioka is looking to slow Boy down with leg kicks.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yoshioka pushes Boy away with a front kick.
Well,Boy is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Yoshioka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yoshioka stuffs the takedown attempt from Boy. Boy gets slowly back to his feet.
Boy fails with a takedown attempt.
Yoshioka scores with a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yoshioka.
Boy dodges the punch combination from Yoshioka.
Boy stalks Yoshioka and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yoshioka's face. Yoshioka staggers backwards, shaken.
Yoshioka throws a wild body kick that Boy sees coming a mile off.
Yoshioka lands with a kick to the temple. Boy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Yoshioka throws a front kick that sends Boy stumbling back into the cage.
Yoshioka throws a head kick that misses.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Boy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yoshioka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yoshioka lands a nice looking kick to the body. Boy takes a step back to recover.
Boy avoids a kick to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Yoshioka. No joy for Boy on that attempt.
Yoshioka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick misses from Yoshioka.
Boy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Some wild striking there from Yoshioka.
Boy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
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!
Boy shoots for a takedown but Yoshioka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yoshioka fakes the leg kick and cracks Boy in the body.
Yoshioka lands with a slapping head kick.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Yoshioka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yoshioka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boy's head.
Boy moves out of range of the body kick from Yoshioka.
Yoshioka misses with a low kick.
Yoshioka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yoshioka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boy has his takedown stuffed
and Yoshioka counters with a straight right hand.
Boy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yoshioka avoids it really well and circles away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yoshioka!
Fat Boy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yoshioka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yonjiro Yoshioka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Boy misses with a combination
and Yoshioka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yonjiro Yoshioka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yoshioka 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Yonjiro Yoshioka!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Yonjiro Yoshioka!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Yonjiro Yoshioka!
Yonjiro Yoshioka wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rural Advantage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Advantage has chosen Drain the Blood as his entrance music. Mike Smith is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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170 lbs
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23
172 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rural Advantage!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Advantage but Advantage pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Advantage swivels and escapes.
Jab from Advantage.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Advantage quickly recovers to half guard.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Well, if Smith is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Advantage defends it.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Advantage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Advantage defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smith in particular looking to stall.
Advantage trying to control from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Advantage sprawls well. Advantage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Advantage stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Advantage wants it to stay on the feet.
Advantage leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Advantage which made him look bad.
Advantage scores with a body shot.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Advantage sprawls well. Advantage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Advantage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Advantage shows good takedown defense.
Advantage dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Advantage looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Advantage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Advantage moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Advantage closes the distance and clinches.
Advantage is pushing Smith up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Smith can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Advantage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Advantage doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Rural Advantage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Advantage leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Advantage connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Advantage cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Advantage defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Advantage stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Advantage throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Advantage is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Advantage wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Advantage lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Advantage lands a right hook to the body.
Advantage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fight stays on the outside here - Advantage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Advantage connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Smith tumbling to the canvas! Advantage pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Smith was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rural Advantage!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Freschetta Digornio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Firus Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Digornio's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rock Your World!. Williams has chosen Fuel-Hemorrhage as his entrance music. The key to victory for Freschetta Digornio has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Freschetta Digornio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Firus Williams!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Digornio moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Digornio fails to land.
Digornio slows down the pace here.
Digornio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Williams tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Digornio.
Digornio pushes Williams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Digornio.
Digornio gets underhooks to prevent Williams's takedown attempt.
Digornio'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.
Digornio lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Digornio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Williams is rocked!
Digornio misses with some punches.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Digornio finish him?
Digornio misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Digornio.
Digornio swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Digornio working aggressively here.
Digornio working aggressively here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Digornio - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Digornio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Digornio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Freschetta Digornio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Firus Williams.
Digornio misses with the head strike.
Digornio misses with some punches.
Digornio throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Digornio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Digornio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Digornio misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams blocking some punches.
Digornio misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Digornio - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Digornio breaks from the clinch.
Williams with a poor takedown
and Digornio counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Freschetta Digornio!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haywood Jablowme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
164 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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21
167 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Haywood Jablowme!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Morgan throws an elbow but misses.
Jablowme has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jablowme pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jablowme tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Morgan smiles and moves away.
Morgan stuffs the takedown attempt from Jablowme. Jablowme gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick from Morgan lands but Jablowme takes it in his stride.
Jablowme blocks a head kick by Morgan.
Morgan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jablowme shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jablowme not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan is not content to let Jablowme control the position.
Morgan trying to hold on to Jablowme's head to control him but Jablowme postures up.
Jablowme wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morgan keeps working.
Morgan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jablowme tries to stand and escape but Morgan is controlling the position.
Morgan tries to roll over but Jablowme keeps him under control.
Jablowme wants to pass the guard but Morgan is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jablowme is working for a kimura but Morgan is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jablowme seems to be looking for submissions.
Morgan is looking to control Jablowme's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morgan avoid being mounted?
Jablowme seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Morgan keeping control of the position.
Jablowme is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morgan sees it coming and defends easily.
Jablowme thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morgan's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Morgan working a defensive guard here.
Morgan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Morgan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morgan prevents Jablowme from standing back up.
Morgan is looking to take a break and control but Jablowme is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jablowme tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan wants to work for an arm triangle but Jablowme is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jablowme tries to roll over but Morgan keeps him under control.
Jablowme is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Morgan passes the guard and advances to mount!
Morgan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jablowme to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jablowme shrugs it off.
Morgan wants to control the pace but Jablowme is squirming around nicely.
Jablowme is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Morgan stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jablowme is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Morgan.
Jablowme shoots in looking for a takedown but Morgan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jablowme's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
David Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haywood Jablowme.
Jablowme is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morgan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jablowme takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Morgan looks to land a body kick but Jablowme moved away.
Jablowme will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jablowme looks gassed!
Jablowme looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jablowme is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morgan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jablowme.
Morgan manages to get to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jablowme is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jablowme drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Morgan dives on top into guard.
Morgan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Morgan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
David Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick and Jablowme moves out of range easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Morgan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jablowme manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morgan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jablowme tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morgan swivels and escapes.
Morgan throws a head kick but Jablowme moves out of range.
Morgan misses with the combination.
Morgan throws a series of punches but Jablowme avoids them all with ease.
Morgan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morgan throws a body punch but Jablowme moves out of range.
Jablowme slips under a jab.
Morgan throws a lazy right hand but Jablowme sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jablowme closes the distance and pushes Morgan back into the cage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Morgan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morgan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morgan throws a series of strikes that have Jablowme backpedaling.
Jablowme shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jablowme looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morgan is fending him off so far but Jablowme persists. Nope, Morgan circles away and we're back to standing.
Jablowme doesn't manage to clinch there - Morgan circles away.
Morgan throws a shot to the body.
Jablowme shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morgan sprawls well. Morgan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jablowme gets slowly back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Morgan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jablowme shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Morgan is trying to defend but Jablowme finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jablowme pulls his head out easily.
Jablowme is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morgan sees it coming and defends easily.
Jablowme is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jablowme is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morgan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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 David Morgan 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. This is the final round!
Jablowme shoots for a double leg takedown but Morgan sprawls well. He's pushed Jablowme's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
David Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jablowme shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morgan sprawls well. Morgan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jablowme gets slowly back to his feet.
Morgan throws a front kick aimed at Jablowme's knee but Jablowme avoids it well.
Nice body punch from Morgan.
Jablowme moves out of range as Morgan throws a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Morgan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Morgan is looking to clinch but Jablowme is avoiding it.
David Morgan is winning the standup battle so far.
Morgan wants to slow Jablowme down by chopping away at his legs.
Morgan misses with the body kick
and Jablowme counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Morgan's guard now.
Jablowme lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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.
Jablowme keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Morgan is stalling here. Jablowme is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Morgan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jablowme has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Morgan gets back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Jablowme there.
Morgan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jablowme trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jablowme makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jablowme decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Morgan, up you get!
Jablowme is breathing heavily.
Jablowme dodges the punch combination from Morgan.
Jablowme tries for a takedown but Morgan circles away easily
and Morgan counters by clinching up.
David Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haywood Jablowme.
Morgan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jablowme shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense.
Morgan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jablowme closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Morgan quickly recovers to half guard.
Jablowme tries to stand and escape but Morgan is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is looking to escape.
Haywood Jablowme has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morgan is trying to get back to full guard.
Jablowme wants to advance to full mount but Morgan doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Morgan wants to sweep but no luck.
Morgan has his feet on Jablowme's thighs here. He's pushed Jablowme off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jablowme screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Morgan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kazuushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakuraba comes to the cage accompanied by Wax Tailor feat. The Others "Walk The Line". Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazuushi 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, Bruce Do!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Do takes the fight into the clinch.
Sakuraba managing to block the knees to the body from Do.
Do missing with knees to the body.
Do with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Do trying to land knees to the body.
Do tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sakuraba tries to circle away but Do has him pinned against the cage.
Do pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sakuraba has had enough of the clinch but Do keeps him there for the moment.
Sakuraba content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Do missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Do obliges.
Do tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sakuraba avoids it.
Do misses with a knee strike.
Do utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Do prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sakuraba jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Do walks away with a smile on his face. Sakuraba gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Do scores with a head kick.
It looks like Kazuushi Sakuraba has been cut.
Do avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Do avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Do throws a low kick but Sakuraba moves out of range easily.
Sakuraba cracks Do with a good jab.
Sakuraba throws a head kick but Do moves out of range.
Do tries to clinch but Sakuraba is having none of it.
Do tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sakuraba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An inside leg kick from Sakuraba misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakuraba thumps Do with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do avoids the head kick by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sakuraba counters with a big head kick but Do shrugs it off.
Sakuraba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sakuraba keeps the fight on the outside.
Kazuushi Sakuraba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Do tries to clinch up.
Sakuraba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Do missing with a left hand there. Sakuraba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sakuraba tries to keep at a distance but Do has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sakuraba jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Do walks away with a smile on his face. Sakuraba gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuushi Sakuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba lands a jab-cross combination.
Do wants to clinch up but Sakuraba keeps it at a distance.
Sakuraba throws a wild body kick that Do sees coming a mile off.
Sloppy strikes from Sakuraba. Those never looked like landing.
Sakuraba connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Do tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Do darts in trying to clinch
and Sakuraba counters with a thumping low kick.
Do has closed the distance and engaged Sakuraba in a clinch.
Sakuraba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Do scores a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakuraba is working for takedown but Do is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sakuraba is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sakuraba.
Do trying to land knees to the body.
Sakuraba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Do misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sakuraba.
Do is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sakuraba is defending well for now.
Sakuraba landing knees to the head.
Sakuraba tries to break free but Do pushes him back against the cage.
Do trying to land knees to the body.
Do avoiding damage.
Sakuraba landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sakuraba avoids a wild elbow strike from Do.
Do is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sakuraba is defending well for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba managing to block the knees to the body from Do.
Sakuraba jumps guard but Do stands there with Sakuraba around his waist. Sakuraba gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Do - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Do lands an elbow that stopped Sakuraba in his tracks for a moment.
Do crunches a lovely knee into Sakuraba's ribcage.
Sakuraba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Do just stands there and leans against the cage.
Do dodges an elbow strike from Sakuraba.
Do misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sakuraba.
Do putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sakuraba in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Do throws a knee to the head but misses.
Do trying to land knees to the body.
Sakuraba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sakuraba tries to circle away but Do has him pinned against the cage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Do missing with knees to the body.
Sakuraba managing to block the knees to the body from Do.
Sakuraba wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sakuraba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakuraba stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Do tries to land knees in the clinch but Sakuraba avoids the damage to the body.
Sakuraba jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Do walks away with a smile on his face. Sakuraba gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Do tries to clinch but Sakuraba is having none of it.
Do pushes Sakuraba up against the cage in a clinch.
Do holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sakuraba is looking to break free of the clinch but Do has double underhooks.
Do lands an elbow inside.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Do tries to land knees in the clinch but Sakuraba avoids the damage to the body.
Do landing knees to the head.
Sakuraba is trying to break the clinch but Do has him pressed against the cage.
Sakuraba tries to circle away but Do has him pinned against the cage.
Sakuraba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakuraba. Do does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sakuraba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Do.
Sakuraba throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba throws a nice head kick!
Do checks a leg kick nicely.
Do throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Do circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakuraba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Do moves out of range of the strikes.
Do tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sakuraba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Do pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sakuraba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sakuraba swats away the attempt to clinch by Do.
Do tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sakuraba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sakuraba looks for the body kick but Do saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Sakuraba.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Do rushes Sakuraba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sakuraba being controlled against the cage.
Do using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sakuraba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Do missing with knees to the body.
Sakuraba managing to block the knees to the body from Do.
Sakuraba avoiding damage as Do throws knees to the body.
Do is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sakuraba is defending well for now.
Do throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sakuraba working hard to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakuraba managing to block the knees to the body from Do.
Do pushes off an throws an elbow but Sakuraba leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Do tries to land knees in the clinch but Sakuraba avoids the damage to the body.
Sakuraba managing to block the knees to the body from Do.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Do dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazuushi Sakuraba's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Sakuraba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Do on the side of the head.
Do displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Do avoids a kick to the body.
Sakuraba throws a sloppy head kick
and Do holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sakuraba avoiding damage as Do throws knees to the body.
Sakuraba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Do avoids it.
Do tries to land knees in the clinch but Sakuraba avoids the damage to the body.
Sakuraba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sakuraba misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sakuraba takes a swing at Do's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba moves in looking to clinch but Do pushes him off.
Do wants to clinch up but Sakuraba keeps it at a distance.
Sakuraba tries to score with a low kick but Do moves his leg out of the way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sakuraba.
Do lands a jab to Sakuraba's midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Do tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sakuraba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Do moves to clinch but Sakuraba breaks away
and Sakuraba counters with a head kick.
Do has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakuraba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Do with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Do is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sakuraba is defending well for now.
Sakuraba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Do lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Do lands a good knee to the midsection. Sakuraba won't want to take too many of those.
Sakuraba managing to block the knees to the body from Do.
Do tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sakuraba avoids it.
Do gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Do is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sakuraba is defending well for now.
Do tries to land knees in the clinch but Sakuraba avoids the damage to the body.
Do blocks a body shot from Sakuraba.
Do trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sakuraba managing to block the knees to the body from Do.
Do missing with knees to the body.
Do tries to land knees in the clinch but Sakuraba avoids the damage to the body.
Sakuraba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Do creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sakuraba's defenses.
Sakuraba avoiding damage as Do throws knees to the body.
Do is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sakuraba is defending well for now.
Do creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sakuraba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sakuraba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sakuraba avoiding damage as Do throws knees to the body.
Do tries to land knees in the clinch but Sakuraba avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do throws a knee to the head but misses.
Do tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sakuraba avoids it.
Sakuraba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Do drives through and clinches with Sakuraba against the cage.
Do is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sakuraba is defending well for now.
Sakuraba avoids the elbow strike from Do, against the cage.
Do tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sakuraba avoids it.
Sakuraba fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuushi Sakuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Do tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sakuraba avoids it.
Sakuraba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Do lands an elbow that stopped Sakuraba in his tracks for a moment.
Do tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sakuraba avoids it.
Sakuraba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Do avoids it.
Do is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sakuraba is defending well for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Do tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sakuraba avoids it.
Do missing with knees to the body.
Do lands a nice elbow.
Sakuraba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sakuraba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sakuraba avoiding damage as Do throws knees to the body.
Sakuraba working hard to break the clinch.
Sakuraba pulls guard effortlessly.
Do postures up.
Sakuraba trying to control the position here.
Sakuraba lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Sakuraba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sakuraba is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Do misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sakuraba.
Knees to the body from Do.
Sakuraba tries to circle away but Do has him pinned against the cage.
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!
Do is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sakuraba is defending well for now.
Sakuraba can't break the clinch.
Sakuraba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sakuraba avoiding damage as Do throws knees to the body.
Sakuraba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sakuraba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Do slowing the pace effectively.
Sakuraba pulls guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Sakuraba.
Do lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sakuraba keeps the fight on the outside.
Sakuraba circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakuraba. Do does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sakuraba misses with a few strikes there.
Do tries to clinch but Sakuraba is having none of it.
Do is looking to clinch but Sakuraba is avoiding it.
Sakuraba throws a head kick that misses.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Do tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sakuraba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sakuraba scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sakuraba throws a lazy head kick
and Do counters with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Do tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sakuraba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Do pushes Sakuraba up against the cage in a clinch.
Do looking to slow down the pace here.
Sakuraba blocks the elbow strike.
Do misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba has Do pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Do manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Do lands a nice knee to the body.
Sakuraba looking for a takedown.
Do unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Do misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sakuraba.
Do unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kazuushi Sakuraba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Do trying to land knees to the body.
Do scores a nice knee to the body.
Sakuraba managing to block the knees to the body from Do.
Do avoiding damage as Sakuraba throws knees to the body.
Do is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Do gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Do unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sakuraba misses with an elbow over the top.
Bruce Do is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Do obliges.
Do lands an elbow inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Do comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Do 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Bruce Do!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Bruce Do!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Bruce Do!
Bruce Do wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between German Shepherd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Canadian Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shepherd comes to the cage accompanied by Bahay Kubo. Canadian Assassin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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180 lbs
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26
170 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, German Shepherd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Canadian Assassin!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assassin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shepherd is trying to defend but Assassin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Assassin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shepherd is pressing down on Assassin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shepherd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Assassin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shepherd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Assassin is aware though and is defending well.
Shepherd is looking for a triangle but Assassin pushes his legs off easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Assassin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Assassin stands up over Shepherd, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Assassin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shepherd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Assassin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shepherd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Assassin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Assassin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Assassin stands and throws Shepherd's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shepherd has escaped the position, nice work there.
Assassin lands a nice forearm strike.
Assassin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Assassin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Shepherd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Assassin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Assassin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Assassin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Shepherd some visible discomfort.
Shepherd is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shepherd is looking to reverse the position.
Oh Shepherd is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shepherd takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Assassin is working Shepherd over with some ground and pound from side control.
Assassin lands a strong strike to the head of Shepherd. That's dazed him! Assassin looking to finish here. Shepherd is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Assassin lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Canadian Assassin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jian Lieu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lieu comes to the cage accompanied by "Da Rockwilder" by Method Man and Redman. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jian Lieu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frankie Russo!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo loads up on a big right hand but Lieu slips the punch.
Lieu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Russo circles away quickly and effectively.
Russo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Russo slips under a jab.
Lieu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Russo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lieu missing with a left hand there. Russo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lieu lands a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Russo.
Lieu misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Lieu does it's job there.
It looks like Frankie Russo has been cut.
Lieu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Russo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lieu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russo trying to control but Lieu is having none of it.
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.
Lieu in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Russo unloads with some shots from mount but Lieu bucks and avoids them well.
Russo prevents Lieu from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poor strikes thrown by Russo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Russo punching from mount but Lieu doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lieu is working to get back to half guard.
Lieu is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Russo landing punches.
Russo lands a big shot there that rocks Lieu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lieu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lieu regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russo passes to side control.
Lieu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lieu is in trouble now - Russo has advanced to mount!
Russo landing strikes from the mount.
Lieu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lieu suckers Russo into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Lieu is now in Russo's guard!
Russo has his hands on Lieu's head, controlling the position.
Lieu is pushing down on Russo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Russo is fighting to maintain full guard but Lieu has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lieu is working for a kimura but Russo is defending it quite comfortably.
Russo wants to improve his position but Lieu is controlling well.
Russo has his hands clasped together around Lieu's back. He's all about the action.
Lieu maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Russo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Lieu has cracked it and Russo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Lieu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jian Lieu!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Kuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Kuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Billy Do!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Do scores with a nice strike.
Do closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kuraba to the mat! Kuraba manages to get full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kuraba keeping moving, preventing Do from controlling successfully.
Kuraba wants to get back to his feet but Do is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kuraba being controlled here, momentarily.
Kuraba pushes Do off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kuraba misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuraba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Do.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kuraba.
Kuraba misses with a hook.
Do blocks a jab.
Kuraba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuraba throws a right hand that Do ducks under and follows up with a left that Do also avoids with ease.
Do moves away from the strike by Kuraba.
Kuraba scores with a hook to the body. Do takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kuraba throws a left and a right that both miss
and Do counters with a head kick.
Kuraba lands a jab to Do's midsection.
Kuraba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kuraba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Do blocks a low kick nicely.
Do moves into the clinch successfully.
Do tries to throw a body punch but Kuraba avoids it by throwing Do back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do tries to work over Kuraba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Do creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Do misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuraba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kuraba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kuraba wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kuraba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Do digs a right hand underneath Kuraba's ribcage. Kuraba let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Do dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Do misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Do.
Do throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Do lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do can't find room to land a body shot as Kuraba controls the action.
A short right from Do on the inside.
Kuraba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kuraba prevents a body shot from Do.
Do digs a right hand underneath Kuraba's ribcage. Kuraba let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuraba blocks a body shot from Do.
Do prevents Kuraba from breaking the clinch.
Kuraba is looking to break free of the clinch but Do has double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Do.
Do tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuraba's elbow.
Do working aggressively here.
Do tries to throw a body punch but Kuraba avoids it by throwing Do back against the cage.
Do misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuraba tries to circle away but Do has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do is stalling here.
The crowd are getting on Do's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Do misses with a hook to the ribs.
Do effectively controlling the action here.
Do can't find room to land a body shot as Kuraba controls the action.
Knees in the clinch landing for Do.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Do digs a right hand into Kuraba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kuraba's gas tank.
Do tries to throw a body punch but Kuraba avoids it by throwing Do back against the cage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Do tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuraba blocks a body shot from Do.
Do struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuraba controls his hands.
Do goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuraba tries to break the clinch but Do is controlling the position.
Do lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuraba backwards.
It looks like Kenji Kuraba has been cut.
Do lands a nice shot to the body.
Do gets through Kuraba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kuraba blocks a body shot from Do.
Do goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuraba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Do breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuraba misses with a double jab.
Kuraba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kuraba bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Do's head.
Do throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Do. Those never looked like landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Kuraba. That snapped Do's head back.
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!
Do tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuraba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Do scoring well with a low kick there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kuraba.
Do pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuraba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Do throws a leg kick but Kuraba moved away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuraba, as that shot connected.
Kuraba misses with a body kick.
Kuraba misses with a two punch combination.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Do stuns Kuraba with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Do misses with a body shot.
Kuraba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Do throws a head kick that misses.
Kuraba is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Kuraba.
Kuraba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuraba throws a looping overhand right but Do ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Do misses the target.
Do throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenji Kuraba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Do misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Kuraba misses.
A head kick misses from Do.
Do checks a leg kick.
Kuraba looks to throw the jab but Do is out of range.
Kuraba ducks under a wild hook from Do.
Do dodges the punch combination from Kuraba.
Kuraba bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Do's head.
Kuraba ducks right into an uppercut from Do.
Kuraba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuraba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Do slips under a jab from Kuraba.
Do fails to land the takedown.
Kuraba avoids the head kick by Do.
Kuraba connects with a body shot.
Kuraba throws a wild body kick that Do sees coming a mile off.
Do stalks Kuraba and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kuraba's face. Kuraba staggers backwards, shaken.
Kuraba throws a right and a left that both miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Do clinches.
Kuraba is trying to force a seperation but Do has the dominant position.
Do can't find room to land a body shot as Kuraba controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Do dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenji Kuraba'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kuraba blocks a head kick by Do.
Do throws a hook but Kuraba blocks it.
Do throws a shot from downtown. Kuraba moves away and avoids it.
Kuraba tests Do's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Do.
Kuraba lands a really nice looking cross but Do seems unphased.
Kuraba tests Do's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Do misses with a body shot
and Kuraba counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Do is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by Kuraba misses
and Do counters with a series of strikes. Kuraba will be more careful next time no doubt.
Do keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuraba.
Do scores with a nice strike.
Kuraba misses the jab.
Kenji Kuraba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuraba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuraba moves away from the strike by Do.
Kuraba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Do steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuraba.
Do is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuraba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Do has a takedown stuffed.
Kuraba moves out of range as Do strikes.
Do throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Do misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuraba throws out a leg kick but Do moves out of range and Kuraba only half commits.
Do fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kuraba lands a jab to Do's midsection.
Do is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Do. Kuraba does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Kuraba lands an impressive looking overhand right. Do doesn't seem phased though.
A head kick misses from Kuraba.
A head kick misses from Kuraba.
Do misses with a hook.
Kuraba keeps the fight on the outside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuraba smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kuraba throws a leg kick but Do sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuraba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab by Do.
Kuraba's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kuraba duly obliges.
Kuraba misses with a double jab
and Do counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Do throws the left hand but Kuraba avoids the punch easily.
Kuraba throws a series of punches but Do avoids them all with ease.
Kuraba misses with a wild combination.
Kuraba fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Kuraba misses.
Kuraba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Do moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do cracks Kuraba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Do misses with a head kick.
Do displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuraba throws out the jab.
Kuraba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kuraba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuraba throws a lazy head kick
so Do counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Do throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuraba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Do working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kuraba is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Do is controlling him.
Kuraba keeping moving, preventing Do from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Do might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kuraba kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Do landing with the ground and pound.
Do wants to control from the top but Kuraba keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Do thows a big elbow that misses.
Kuraba keeping moving, preventing Do from controlling successfully.
Do has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Billy Do.
Do moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Do.
Do cracks Kuraba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kuraba lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Danga de danga de dang - Do scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuraba tries to bum rush Do with a series of wild strikes but Do uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kenji Kuraba is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuraba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Do.
Kenji Kuraba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Do.
Kuraba throws a leg kick but Do sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Do swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Do throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kuraba's head.
Do throws a right hand that Kuraba ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuraba also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuraba. Do does a little dance to reset his feet.
Do is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuraba.
Kuraba thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuraba misses the target.
A big left from Kuraba misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Do as he connects with a hook.
Kuraba stuns Do with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kuraba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuraba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kuraba misses with an attempted mid kick.
Do falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kuraba counters with a straight right hand.
Do lands with a kick to the temple. Kuraba shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Do slips a jab and a cross from Kuraba.
Do shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kuraba pinned against the cage. Kuraba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kuraba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuraba throws a hook but Do avoids it easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Do avoids the body shot from Kuraba.
A swing and a miss from Kuraba.
A swing and a miss from Do.
Kuraba lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kuraba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuraba throws a right and a left that Do avoids nicely.
No joy there for Kuraba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Do. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Do.
Do throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuraba.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Do slips a straight right by Kuraba.
Do checks the leg kick.
Do misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Billy Do.
I think Do 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Billy Do!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Billy Do!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Billy Do!
Billy Do wins by unanimous decision!
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