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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akihiro Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phillips has chosen Norma Jean-Kill More Presidents as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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168 lbs
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175 cm
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167 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akihiro Sato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato moves into the clinch successfully.
Phillips tries to land knees in the clinch but Sato avoids the damage to the body.
Phillips can't break the clinch.
Sato misses with an elbow strike.
Sato comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sato misses with an elbow strike.
Sato gets underhooks to prevent Phillips's takedown attempt.
Phillips avoids the elbow strike from Sato, against the cage.
Sato looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sato throws an elbow but it misses.
Phillips blocks an elbow strike from Sato.
Sato trying to stall but Phillips improves his position.
Phillips breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sato moves into the clinch.
Sato lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Phillips lands an elbow inside that Sato shrugs off.
Sato lands an elbow inside.
Phillips takes an elbow to the temple.
Phillips manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phillips fails to land with a series of punches.
Phillips forces Sato back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Sato.
Sato creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Phillips manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sato trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sato wants to stand but Phillips has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sato trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Phillips manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Phillips decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sato blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips darts in and clinches Sato up against the cage.
Sato lands an elbow inside.
Sato prevents a body shot from Phillips.
Phillips drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sato gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sato creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Phillips avoids the elbow strike from Sato, against the cage.
Sato effectively controlling the action here.
Sato creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Phillips's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phillips breaks from the clinch.
Phillips fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Akihiro Sato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Phillips.
Sato has Phillips up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sato lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Phillips is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sato gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Phillips blocks an elbow strike.
Sato pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Phillips throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sato throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sato lands an elbow inside that Phillips shrugs off.
Sato is looking to control Phillips's arms but Phillips gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sato has his back to the cage.
Phillips blocks an elbow strike from Sato.
Sato managing to block the knees to the body from Phillips.
Phillips with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sato just misses with a elbow thrown towards Phillips's brow.
Sato throws an elbow that misses.
Sato managing to block the knees to the body from Phillips.
Sato lands a damaging elbow.
Sato prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato avoiding damage as Phillips throws knees to the body.
Sato throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Phillips avoids a wild elbow strike from Sato.
Sato throws an elbow but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phillips misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sato creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sato throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sato wants to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sato.
Nice elbow from Sato.
Phillips ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Phillips no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sato looking to sit in guard and control but Phillips gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Phillips won't allow Sato to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akihiro Sato dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Phillips wants to clinch up but Sato keeps it at a distance.
Phillips tries to clinch but Sato moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Sato.
Phillips fails to land with a series of punches.
Sato stuffs the takedown attempt from Phillips. Phillips gets slowly back to his feet.
Sato gets a clinch.
Sato throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sato blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Phillips takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sato misses with an elbow strike.
Sato is looking to control Phillips's arms but Phillips gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sato has his back to the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sato just misses with a elbow thrown towards Phillips's brow.
Sato lands an elbow inside that Phillips shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sato.
Sato throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips trying to control the position but instead, Sato has worked for underhooks and has pushed Phillips into the cage.
Sato lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sato creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sato throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Phillips is trying to break the clinch but Sato is controlling him.
Phillips dodges an elbow strike from Sato.
Sato lands an elbow that stopped Phillips in his tracks for a moment.
Sato lands an elbow inside.
Phillips blocks an elbow strike.
Sato avoids the elbow strike from Phillips, against the cage.
Phillips avoids the elbow strike from Sato, against the cage.
Sato misses with an elbow strike.
Phillips blocks the elbow strike.
Sato misses with an elbow strike.
Phillips looking to throw knees to the head but Sato is blocking nicely.
Phillips is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sato is defending well for now.
Phillips has hold of one of Sato's legs. Sato is fighting the takedown attempt but Phillips gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sato, up you get!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sato moves into the clinch successfully.
Sato on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Sato.
Sato creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Phillips's defenses.
Phillips has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sato avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Phillips is breathing heavily.
Phillips missing with knees to the body.
Phillips has Sato pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Phillips pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sato tumbling to the mat - Phillips dives into Sato's guard.
Phillips stands up from Sato's guard - Phillips perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sato drives through and clinches with Phillips against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is working for takedown but Sato is calmly controlling the position for now.
Akihiro Sato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Phillips.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sato just misses with a elbow thrown towards Phillips's brow.
Sato throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sato lands a damaging elbow.
Sato on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sato looking to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sato throws an elbow but misses.
Sato misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sato.
Sato lands an elbow inside.
Phillips blocks an elbow strike from Sato.
Sato throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sato pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Phillips throws an elbow but it misses.
Phillips lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sato lands a damaging elbow.
Sato lands an elbow just above Phillips 's eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sato creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sato is looking to control Phillips's arms but Phillips gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sato has his back to the cage.
The referee calls for Sato to work.
Phillips trying to land knees to the body.
Phillips wants a takedown but no success here.
Sato throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Phillips avoids a wild elbow strike from Sato.
Sato lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Phillips trying to control the position but instead, Sato has worked for underhooks and has pushed Phillips into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sato lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sato throws an elbow but it misses.
Phillips tries to break the clinch but Sato is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akihiro Sato dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sato circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sato takes the fight into the clinch.
Phillips is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sato is defending well for now.
Phillips is trying to push Sato away but Sato has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Phillips manages to break the clinch.
Phillips tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sato fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Phillips, pushing him back against the cage.
Phillips wants a takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sato throws an elbow but misses.
Phillips takes an elbow to the forehead.
Phillips tries to score a body lock takedown but Sato shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sato lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sato lands an elbow that stopped Phillips in his tracks for a moment.
Phillips blocks an elbow strike.
Phillips avoids the elbow strike from Sato, against the cage.
Sato lands an elbow just above Phillips 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Phillips obliges.
Sato lands an elbow inside.
Sato lands a damaging elbow.
Phillips throws a knee to the head but misses.
Phillips takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sato lands an elbow just above Phillips 's eye.
Sato lands an elbow inside.
Phillips is trying to break free.
Sato creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sato lands an elbow just above Phillips 's eye.
Sato on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sato.
Sato creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Phillips's defenses.
Sato on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Phillips takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phillips takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sato misses with an elbow over the top.
Phillips wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Phillips manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sato lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sato closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Phillips misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sato.
Phillips being controlled against the cage.
Phillips has had enough of the clinch but Sato keeps him there for the moment.
Sato looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Phillips takes an elbow to the temple.
Sato pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sato lands an elbow just above Phillips 's eye.
Sato blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Phillips dodges an elbow strike from Sato.
Phillips goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sato prevents it.
Akihiro Sato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Phillips.
Sato lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato throws an elbow but it misses.
Phillips throws an elbow but it misses.
Sato looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sato misses with an elbow strike.
Phillips blocks an elbow strike from Sato.
Phillips avoids a wild elbow strike from Sato.
Sato throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sato looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sato lands an elbow inside.
Phillips blocks the elbow strike.
Phillips avoids the elbow strike from Sato, against the cage.
Sato throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Sato.
Phillips takes an elbow to the temple.
Phillips takes an elbow to the temple.
Phillips can't find room to land a body shot as Sato controls the action.
Kevin Phillips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sato takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sato lands a nice elbow.
Sato is struggling to control the position.
Phillips struggles to land a body shot inside as Sato controls his hands.
Phillips tries to break free but Sato pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice elbow from Sato.
Phillips looking for a takedown.
Phillips using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Phillips tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sato avoids it.
Sato pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Phillips goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sato prevents it.
Phillips avoids the elbow strike from Sato, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phillips blocks an elbow strike.
Sato throws a head punch that misses.
Akihiro Sato is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sato lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akihiro Sato showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sato, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akihiro Sato!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Faus Delacruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tadayoshi Ishimaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Delacruz comes to the cage accompanied by never say never. Tadayoshi Ishimaru has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
143 lbs
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19
147 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Faus Delacruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tadayoshi Ishimaru!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delacruz tries to clinch up but Ishimaru circles away and keeps his distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ishimaru, as that shot connected.
Ishimaru lands a nice shot to the body.
Delacruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ishimaru pinned against the cage. Ishimaru gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ishimaru stuns Delacruz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ishimaru showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Delacruz.
Ishimaru lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ishimaru connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Delacruz's hands.
Delacruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Ishimaru manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Delacruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ishimaru lands a nice hook to Delacruz's body. Delacruz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ishimaru.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ishimaru working the ground and pound but Delacruz is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delacruz is trying to get back to half guard.
Ishimaru is chipping away with strikes.
Delacruz tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Ishimaru cracks Delacruz with a big elbow.
Delacruz throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Ishimaru shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Delacruz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ishimaru postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ishimaru makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ishimaru engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ishimaru passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ishimaru is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Delacruz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ishimaru is nestled in close to Delacruz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ishimaru looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ishimaru is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Delacruz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ishimaru is working away from the top position though.
Ishimaru winds up and cracks Delacruz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishimaru not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ishimaru is working for a kimura but Delacruz is defending it quite comfortably.
Ishimaru working the head and body with strikes.
Ishimaru prevents Delacruz from standing back up.
Ishimaru working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ishimaru is looking to advance position but Delacruz won't allow it.
Ishimaru looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Ishimaru there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delacruz tries to roll over but Ishimaru keeps him under control.
Ishimaru tries to pass the half guard into mount. Delacruz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Delacruz manages to get to full guard.
Delacruz is looking for a triangle but Ishimaru pushes his legs off easily.
Delacruz is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ishimaru lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tadayoshi Ishimaru dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Delacruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Ishimaru manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Delacruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ishimaru stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ishimaru drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Delacruz tries to improve position but can't.
Delacruz takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ishimaru in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ishimaru cracks Delacruz with a big elbow.
Ishimaru wants to take a breather but Delacruz manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ishimaru.
Ishimaru trying to control but Delacruz is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishimaru wants to pass the guard but Delacruz is keeping the position.
Delacruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Delacruz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ishimaru is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ishimaru chips away with some ground and pound.
Ishimaru makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ishimaru slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Delacruz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ishimaru wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ishimaru working the ground and pound.
Delacruz is looking for a sweep.
Ishimaru landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delacruz taking a bit of punishment here - Ishimaru scoring with strikes.
Delacruz is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ishimaru lands a decent elbow from side control.
Oh Delacruz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Delacruz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ishimaru is putting a hurting on Delacruz here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ishimaru has knee on belly momentarily but Delacruz bucks him off and regains half guard.
Ishimaru prevents Delacruz from improving his position.
Ishimaru works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ishimaru goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Delacruz turns into him and now he's in Ishimaru's guard.
Ishimaru pulls Delacruz in close to his closed guard and prevents Delacruz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Delacruz seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishimaru pushes Delacruz off and gets back to his feet.
Ishimaru darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ishimaru thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Delacruz's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishimaru winds up and cracks Delacruz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ishimaru seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Delacruz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ishimaru scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ishimaru is nestled in close to Delacruz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ishimaru is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delacruz is looking for a sweep. Ishimaru is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ishimaru is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Delacruz is refusing to be controlled, as Ishimaru sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ishimaru is nestled in close to Delacruz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tadayoshi Ishimaru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ishimaru scores a takedown into full mount!
Delacruz is trying desperately to improve position.
Ishimaru lands a nice shot to the head.
Ishimaru connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Delacruz wants to control but Ishimaru is having none of it.
Ishimaru can't control as he wanted to and Delacruz manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Delacruz wants to control but Ishimaru is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ishimaru is looking to take a break and control but Delacruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ishimaru is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delacruz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ishimaru's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ishimaru's back!
Delacruz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Delacruz doesn't have the hooks in and Ishimaru manages to turn into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ishimaru wants to control from the top but Delacruz keeps moving.
Ishimaru postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delacruz is trying to keep Ishimaru in close.
Ishimaru must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Delacruz keeping full guard, as Ishimaru tries to pass.
Ishimaru postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ishimaru has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Delacruz wants to get back to his feet but Ishimaru passes into half guard.
Ishimaru is looking to advance position but Delacruz won't allow it.
Ishimaru performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ishimaru wants to lay and pray for a moment but Delacruz keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishimaru trying to pass the guard but Delacruz defending well.
Delacruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ishimaru looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Delacruz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ishimaru lands a nice short elbow.
Faus Delacruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Delacruz is in trouble now - Ishimaru has advanced to mount!
Ishimaru fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Delacruz is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishimaru postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Delacruz badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Ishimaru around the waist but Ishimaru pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Ishimaru is the winner by TKO! Ishimaru jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tadayoshi Ishimaru!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Santana Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsuya Gono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes to the cage accompanied by Sexy Chick . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Santana Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Katsuya Gono!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gono throws a hook but Machida blocks it.
Gono fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.
Gono misses with a left hand
and Machida counters by clinching up.
Gono has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gono is trying to break free.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Machida with a knee to the head.
It looks like Katsuya Gono has been cut.
Machida looking to throw knees to the head but Gono is blocking nicely.
Gono struggles to land a body shot inside as Machida controls his hands.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gono is trying to push Machida away but Machida has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gono tries to break free but Machida pushes him back against the cage.
Gono working hard to break the clinch.
Gono tries to break free but Machida pushes him back against the cage.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Gono is trying to break the clinch but Machida is controlling him.
Gono has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gono is leaning against Machida and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gono is trying to break free.
Gono tries to circle away but Machida has him pinned against the cage.
Gono takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gono is trying to break free.
Machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gono wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gono wants to break free but Machida has control.
Gono wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gono working hard to break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Machida.
Gono wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gono working aggressively here.
Gono wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machida has him pressed against the cage.
Gono is trying to push Machida away but Machida has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gono is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gono can't break the clinch.
Gono looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gono is trying to break the clinch but Machida has him pressed against the cage.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Gono blocks it.
Gono is trying to break free.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machida misses with a knee strike.
Gono wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gono misses with the head strike.
Machida keeps control of Gono as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Gono blocks with his arms.
Machida prevents Gono from breaking the clinch.
Gono is trying to force a seperation but Machida has the dominant position.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gono has had enough of the clinch but Machida keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida has Gono pressed against the cage, preventing Gono from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gono is trying to break the clinch but Machida has him pressed against the cage.
Machida misses with a knee strike.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Gono blocks it.
Gono is trying to force a seperation but Machida has the dominant position.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Gono blocks with his arms.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Gono blocks with his arms.
Machida prevents Gono from breaking the clinch.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Gono blocks with his arms.
Machida keeps control of Gono as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gono tries to circle away but Machida has him pinned against the cage.
Gono tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gono tries to break the clinch but Machida is controlling the position.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida landing knees to the head.
Gono wants to break the clinch but can't.
Machida looking to throw knees to the head but Gono is blocking nicely.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gono has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gono is trying to push Machida away but Machida has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gono tries to break free but Machida pushes him back against the cage.
Gono has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gono can't find room to land a body shot as Machida controls the action.
Machida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gono's face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gono's efforts to push away.
Machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gono blocks it with crossed arms.
Gono is looking to break free of the clinch but Machida has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsuya Gono dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Katsuya Gono's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gono avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gono misses with a straight right.
Donk. Gono catches Machida right on the button with a cross.
Machida lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gono circles away quickly and effectively.
Gono throws a combination. Machida tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Santana Machida has been cut.
Jab from Gono.
Machida is looking to clinch but Gono is avoiding it.
Gono swinging wildly here.
Gono lands with a right hand.
Machida takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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 misses from Machida.
Gono moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Katsuya Gono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida takes one to the chin there.
Gono ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gono fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Machida dodges the punch combination from Gono.
Good shot there by Gono.
Gono swings widly with a right hand
and Machida counters with a series of strikes. Gono will be more careful next time no doubt.
Machida takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Machida misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gono looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gono scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Gono. Those never looked like landing.
Gono swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gono misses with a looping left.
Machida dodges the punch combination from Gono.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gono scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Machida doesn't seem bothered though.
Machida takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Machida is looking to clinch.
Gono misses with a straight left.
Gono throws a series of punches but Machida moves out of range.
Machida avoids the body shot from Gono.
Gono throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gono missing with a left hand there. Machida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gono rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gono works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Gono, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machida displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gono misses with a right hand
and Machida counters with a one-two to the body.
Gono throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gono fails to land with a series of punches.
Gono swings for the body but Machida moves out of range.
Machida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gono.
Gono is breathing heavily.
Gono throws an overhand right that lands on Machida's shoulder, as Machida tries to avoid the shot.
Gono fails to land with a series of punches.
Gono rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A shot to the body from Gono misses
and Machida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machida lands a high kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gono misses with a few strikes there.
Santana Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gono throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machida.
Machida walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gono misses with a hook
and Machida counters with a left and a right that stings Gono.
Machida fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Machida does no damage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gono. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida moves in looking to clinch but Gono pushes him off.
Gono throws a hook to the side of Machida's head but Machida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gono misses the shot to the body.
Gono throws a sloppy body shot
and Machida counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gono looks to land a right hand but Machida moved out of range.
Machida tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gono manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gono showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machida.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsuya Gono showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gono takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
Machida misses with a wild combination.
Gono keeps the fight on the outside.
Machida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gono.
Gono misses with a body shot.
Gono lands with a right hand.
Machida throws a nice looking combination but Gono bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gono dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machida misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gono misses with a jab, cross combination.
Machida lands a nice looking body shot.
Gono misses with a double jab
and Machida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gono fails to land with a series of punches.
Gono tries to bum rush Machida with a series of wild strikes but Machida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left lands for Gono.
Machida misses with a double jab.
Machida takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gono connects with a crisp jab.
Gono swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Machida to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Gono misses.
Gono misses with a wild body shot.
Machida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gono moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machida connects with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gono throws a right hand that misses
and Machida counters with a two punch combo.
Gono has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Gono fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Santana Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gono ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machida moves away.
The crowd cheers as Gono lands an impressive looking overhand right. Machida doesn't seem phased though.
Gono lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Machida backs up against the cage.
Gono takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
Katsuya Gono seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gono swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gono lands with a shot to the body.
Gono misses with a right hand
and Machida counters with a left and a right that stings Gono.
Gono feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Machidas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gono throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida moves in looking to clinch but Gono pushes him off.
Machida takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gono throws a jab when Machida was well out of range.
Machida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gono.
Gono tests Machida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gono keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Gono misses.
Gono throws a poor cross that misses
and Machida counters with a head kick. That will keep Gono thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gono misses with a wild combination.
Gono has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gono throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Katsuya Gono is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gono looks to throw the jab but Machida is out of range.
Gono cracks Machida with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A shot to the body from Gono misses
and Machida counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gono scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gono lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machida circles away quickly and effectively.
Machida throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gono throws a looping overhand right but Machida ducks down to avoid it.
Gono looks to land a combination. Machida sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida misses with the combination.
Gono swings for the body but Machida moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Katsuya Gono comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gono has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katsuya Gono!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mek Ju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Rash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mek Ju!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Rash!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ju drops his hands momentarily and Rash takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rash throws a hook but Ju avoids it easily.
Rash fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rash walks into a straight right hand from Ju.
Rash just misses with a punch to the body.
Rash scores with a sloppy right hand. Ju should have avoided that one.
Rash swings for the body but Ju moves out of range.
Rash sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rash just misses with a punch to the body.
Ju goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rash misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ju.
Rash avoids the head kick by Ju.
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!
Rash scores with a jab. Ju acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ju throws a low kick but Rash avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Rash misses
enabling Ju to counter with a crisp jab.
Mek Ju is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rash misses the body punch
and Ju counters with a stiff right hand.
Ju misses with a series of wild punches.
Rash tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ju sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rash somewhat.
Rash swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ju ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matt Rash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rash lands a nice looking body shot.
Ju takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rash lands a body shot.
Rash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ju with a nice cross.
Ju gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rash.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ju lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rash at a distance.
Rash lands with a shot to the body.
Rash jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rash lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rash misses with a left hand
enabling Ju to counter with a crisp jab.
Rash throws a looping overhand right but Ju ducks down to avoid it.
Ju throws a body punch but Rash moves out of range.
A punch combination from Ju misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rash looks to score with a jab to the body but Ju is just out of range.
Rash looks to score with a jab to the body but Ju is just out of range.
Rash misses with a hook to the body
enabling Ju to counter with a crisp jab.
Rash misses with a hook to the body
and Ju counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Rash misses
and Ju counters with a nice leg kick.
Rash with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rash misses with a shot to the body
and Ju counters with a nice uppercut.
Rash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ju manages to avoid it.
Rash swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rash takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ju jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ju plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rash missing with a left hand there. Ju was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rash misses with a body shot.
Rash scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ju ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ju is looking to clinch.
Rash throws a sloppy body shot
and Ju counters with a series of strikes. Rash will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rash throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ju stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rash is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ju rather than just go for the knockout.
Ju gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ju misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rash managing to block the knees to the body from Ju.
Ju misses with some punches.
Ju has a couple of punches blocked by Rash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mek Ju dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ju moves away.
Ju uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rash.
Rash slips a jab and a cross from Ju.
Rash takes a swing at Ju's ribcage but misses.
Rash keeps the fight on the outside.
Rash chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ju can pounce on him.
Ju avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rash misses with a jab to the body
and Ju counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rash blocks a jab.
Rash cracks Ju with a good jab.
Rash throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ju moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ju avoids the body shot from Rash.
Ju lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rash thows a body shot but no joy.
Rash ducks under a wild hook from Ju.
Rash lands a slapping body shot.
Rash takes a swing at Ju's ribcage but misses.
Ju throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rash stuns Ju with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rash throws a sloppy body shot
and Ju counters with a good low kick that Rash was not able to check.
A big right from Rash misses.
Ju works over Rash's head and body with a nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ju throws a body punch but Rash moves out of range.
Rash uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ju.
Ju fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rash manages to avoid it.
Rash dodges the punch combination from Ju.
Rash's corner calls for a 1-2. Rash obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rash shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ju but Ju pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ju misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rash throws an overhand right that lands on Ju's shoulder, as Ju tries to avoid the shot.
Mek Ju is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ju closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rash connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ju manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rash. Ju does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ju. Rash does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rash misses with a wild body shot.
Ju misses with a body shot.
Rash lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rash lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ju at a distance.
Rash misses with a wild body shot.
Ju keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rash swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ju counters with a left and a right that stings Rash.
Rash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ju moves away.
Rash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rash takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rash misses with an uppercut. Ju saw that one coming.
Mek Ju is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Ju.
Ju slips a straight right by Rash.
A shot to the liver by Rash. Beautiful body shot.
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.
Ju displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rash throws out the jab.
Rash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ju manages to avoid it.
Ju works over Rash's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mek Ju will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ju manages to avoid it.
Rash takes a swing at Ju's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from Rash.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rash. Ju does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rash just misses with a punch to the body.
Rash misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ju.
Rash swings for the body but Ju moves out of range.
Ju ducks under a wild hook from Rash.
Rash misses with a wild body shot.
Rash lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ju is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ju was well out of range. Poor timing from Rash.
Rash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ju.
Ju slips a straight right by Rash.
Rash misses with a body shot.
Rash waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ju.
Ju throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rash throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rash ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rash shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rash takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ju tries to lock up and control but Rash gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ju is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rash can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ju is looking to escape.
Rash looking to finish with strikes here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ju is looking to get to half guard.
Rash looking to finish Ju with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ju!
Ju is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ju holds on to Rash as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Ju sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ju controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ju wants to get back to full guard.
Rash not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rash looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ju with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ju is looking to improve his position.
Mek Ju is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ju regains full guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ju avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rash connects with a couple of short punches.
Matt Rash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rash in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Rash comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ju has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mek Ju!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Cobra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yumi Goro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alan Cobra has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alan Cobra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yumi Goro!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goro throws a head kick that misses
and Cobra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cobra throws a jab but it's blocked by Goro.
Cobra scores with a jab to the body.
Cobra darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cobra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobra defending well as Goro loads up on a big left hand.
Cobra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Goro lands in his opponent's guard.
Goro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cobra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cobra might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cobra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Goro wants to control from the top but Cobra keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goro advances to half guard.
Cobra tries to kick Goro off but Goro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Goro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cobra trying to control here.
Goro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Goro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Goro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goro blocks the strikes from Cobra.
Goro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cobra keeps working.
Cobra avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goro.
Nice strikes from Goro there.
Goro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cobra's head.
Cobra tries to kick Goro off but Goro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Goro trying to control the action but Cobra is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goro lands with a punch from half guard.
Goro drops an elbow to the side of Cobra's head.
Goro working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cobra's thigh. Cobra counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Goro wants to control from the top but Cobra keeps moving.
Goro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Goro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Goro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cobra's head.
Goro trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cobra keeping moving, preventing Goro from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cobra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goro throws a big right hand that misses.
Goro trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goro postures up in Cobra's guard and throws a big left but Cobra blocks it.
Goro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cobra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goro throws a big right hand that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goro wants to control from the top but Cobra keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Goro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Goro trying to control but Cobra is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yumi Goro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cobra misses with a head kick.
Cobra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cobra is fending him off so far but Goro persists. Nope, Cobra circles away and we're back to standing.
Goro shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Goro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cobra avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goro.
Goro trying to control from half guard but Cobra is working away.
Cobra is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Goro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Goro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goro works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goro with the ground and pound from mount.
Goro punching from mount but Cobra doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Goro throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Goro postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cobra looks a forlorn figure.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goro lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Goro postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Cobra in real trouble here! The ref calls for Cobra to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yumi Goro!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Katsuro Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brazilian Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Katsuro Sato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brazilian Assassin!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assassin misses with a body kick.
Assassin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Sato misses the target.
Assassin connects with an inside leg kick.
Assassin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sato's calf.
Assassin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Sato.
Sato swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Assassin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sato checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sato feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sato throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Assassin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sato has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sato is looking to work some ground and pound but Assassin has wrist control.
Sato won't allow Assassin to get back to his feet.
Sato tries to free his leg and advance position but Assassin is retaining full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Assassin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato wants to pass the guard but Assassin is keeping the position.
Sato postures up in Assassin's guard and throws a big left but Assassin blocks it.
Sato looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sato is standing up over Assassin. Assassin looks to escape but Sato dives into side control.
Assassin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sato misses with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato tries to score with some ground and pound. Assassin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sato creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Assassin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sato in side control, throwing shots but Assassin defends.
Sato scoring with punches and elbows.
Sato in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sato throws a strike aimed at the side of Assassin's head but Assassin avoids it well.
Sato postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sato misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato working the ground and pound.
Sato scoring with punches from side control.
Sato wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Assassin, who protects the arm well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sato looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Assassin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Assassin is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sato yanks on the arm and Assassin is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sato.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Katsuro Sato!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Captain Beefheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter has chosen Walkie Talkie - DJ Shadow as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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223 lbs
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Captain Beefheart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrew Carter!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beefheart connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carter momentarily.
Beefheart throws a lazy uppercut
and Carter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Captain Beefheart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beefheart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carter moves away.
Carter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beefheart misses with a body shot.
Beefheart rushes Carter and presses him up against the cage.
Beefheart has Carter pushed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter fails to pull guard.
Carter fails to pull guard.
Carter managing to block the knees to the body from Beefheart.
Carter blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter manages to pull guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Beefheart wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.
Carter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Beefheart throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beefheart wants to stand but Carter has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Carter is controlling Beefheart's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart preventing the sweep.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Carter moves out of range as Beefheart throws a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Beefheart as he connects with a hook.
Beefheart clinches.
Beefheart tries to land knees in the clinch but Carter avoids the damage to the body.
Carter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carter being controlled against the cage.
Carter avoids a wild elbow strike from Beefheart.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carter tries to score a body lock takedown but Beefheart shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Captain Beefheart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Carter.
Carter tightens his grip and picks Beefheart up, before dumping him to the ground. Beefheart manages to land in guard.
Carter passes Beefheart's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Beefheart desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Carter trying to control from half guard but Beefheart is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter is looking to advance position but Beefheart won't allow it.
Beefheart on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Beefheart tries to get out of the position.
Beefheart gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Beefheart looking for a sweep. Not yet Beefheart, not yet.
Carter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beefheart is keeping the position for now.
Beefheart looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carter lands a couple of elbows.
Beefheart keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Beefheart dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Beefheart lands a nice shot that snaps Carter's head back.
Beefheart scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Beefheart with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Beefheart misses with an uppercut. Carter saw that one coming.
Beefheart misses with the combination.
Beefheart comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Beefheart throws a predictable looking body shot
so Carter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefheart managing to control the position.
Beefheart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beefheart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beefheart keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Beefheart looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beefheart just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart just misses with a punch to the body.
Beefheart lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carter circles away quickly and effectively.
Carter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beefheart lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Carter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beefheart throws out the jab.
Carter looks to land a combination but Beefheart avoids it well.
Carter ducks under a wild hook from Beefheart.
Beefheart moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Beefheart.
Carter looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter looking for a takedown.
Beefheart lands with a left to the head.
Beefheart keeps control of Carter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Carter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Carter trying to stall but Beefheart improves his position.
Carter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Carter manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Carter is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Beefheart can't fight it off and eventually Carter manages to take the fight to the floor. Beefheart looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Beefheart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart wants to stand and escape but Carter is having none of it.
Carter is stalling in the full guard.
Andrew Carter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beefheart wants to stand up but Carter is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beefheart swings widly with a right hand
and Carter counters with a single leg into guard. Beefheart didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andrew Carter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Carter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Captain Beefheart is winning the standup battle so far.
Carter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beefheart swings for the body but Carter moves out of range.
Carter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Carter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beefheart finds it's way round the side to connect with Carter's head.
Beefheart cracks a nice hook into Carter's ribs.
A slow jab from Beefheart misses its intended target.
Beefheart throws a leg kick
and Carter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefheart digs a good body shot into Carter's ribs.
A jab from Carter does it's job there.
Captain Beefheart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beefheart throws a push kick but Carter slaps the foot to one side.
Beefheart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carter was well out of range. Poor timing from Beefheart.
Carter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carter tries to move into range but Beefheart moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Beefheart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carter counters with a nice leg kick.
Carter tried to score with a low kick but Beefheart checks it.
Beefheart throws the left hand but Carter avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart throws a left and a right that both miss
and Carter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beefheart tries to close the distance and clinch but Carter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beefheart misses with an uppercut.
Beefheart has closed the distance and engaged Carter in a clinch.
Beefheart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Carter avoids a wild elbow strike from Beefheart.
Beefheart lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter prevents a body shot from Beefheart.
Beefheart tries to work over Carter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carter.
Carter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Beefheart pushes off an throws an elbow but Carter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A hook to the body from Beefheart.
Beefheart pushes off an throws an elbow but Carter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Beefheart looking for a takedown.
Beefheart misses with a body punch.
Beefheart avoiding damage.
Carter looking for a takedown.
Beefheart lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Beefheart.
Carter blocking some punches.
Carter blocking some punches.
Beefheart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Beefheart.
Beefheart scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beefheart or not.
Beefheart looks to throw an elbow but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A bit of stalling here from Beefheart.
Carter ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Carter no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Beefheart stands and steps away. Carter gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Captain Beefheart showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beefheart has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Captain Beefheart!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MSgt. Francis Grover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Francis Grover. Trevor Price is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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260 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Trevor Price!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, MSgt. Francis Grover!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grover shoots in but no luck this time.
Grover jabs Price right on the nose. Price blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Trevor Price has been cut.
Grover throws a wild body kick that Price sees coming a mile off.
Price looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Grover.
Price throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Price throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grover bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
You can see the frustration on Price's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grover throwing strikes but Price manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grover is trying to control Price's posture but Price avoids it.
Grover tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Price wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grover is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grover stops Price from passing to mount.
Grover is trying to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Grover delivers a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Price misses.
Grover uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Price.
Grover bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Price throws a jab but it's blocked by Grover.
Grover throws a head kick but Price moves out of range.
Grover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Price.
Price cracks Grover with a good jab.
Price throws the left hand but Grover avoids the punch easily.
Price misses with a wild body shot.
Grover works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Price misses with the combination.
Grover wants to clinch up but Price keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grover moves out of range of the strikes.
Grover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trevor Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Price scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grover closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Price to the mat! Price manages to get full guard.
Price keeping moving, preventing Grover from controlling successfully.
Price controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grover stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Price swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MSgt. Francis Grover dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trevor Price's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Grover missing with a left hand there. Price was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Price misses.
Good leg kick by Grover there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Price scores with a decent looking hook.
Price throws a hook to the side of Grover's head but Grover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Price misses with a hook.
Price looks to land a right hand but Grover moved out of range.
Price ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grover tries a head kick but it misses.
Grover gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Price shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grover slips a straight right by Price.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Grover.
Price throws a looping overhand right but Grover ducks down to avoid it.
Price looks to land a right hand but Grover moved out of range.
Grover misses with a hook.
Grover moves forwards but Price connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like MSgt. Francis Grover has been cut.
Price checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Price misses its intended target.
Trevor Price is winning the standup battle so far.
Grover looks to land a left hand but Price moved out of range nicely.
Grover bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trevor Price is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Price misses.
Price moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grover throws out a loose jab but Price uses good head movement to avoid it.
Price misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grover takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Price lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Price lands with a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Price. Those never looked like landing.
Grover gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Price.
Price lands with a right hand.
Grover thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grover throws an overhand right that lands on Price's shoulder, as Price tries to avoid the shot.
Nice sprawl there from Price as Grover shoots in.
Nice uppercut there from Price.
No joy there for Price, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A cross from Price lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grover. Price does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grover ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Price throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grover counters with a stiff right hand.
Price is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Grover throws out a loose jab but Price uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grover takes one on the button.
Price throws a jab but it's blocked by Grover.
Price misses with a double jab.
Price misses with a straight left.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grover.
Price misses with a right hand
and Grover counters with a stiff right hand.
Grover slips a jab from Price.
Grover keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Price.
Grover tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grover scores with a kick to the midsection.
Price thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grover closes this distance looking for a takedown but Price circles away.
Trevor Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MSgt. Francis Grover.
Price throws an overhand right that lands on Grover's shoulder, as Grover tries to avoid the shot.
Price misses with a looping right.
Grover scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grover shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Price as he jumps to the side.
Price lands a head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Price tries to score with a low kick but Grover moves his leg out of the way.
Grover uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Price.
Price is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Price dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Price throws a lazy right hand but Grover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grover pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Price lands a nice shot that snaps Grover's head back.
Grover throws a leg kick
and Price cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grover throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Price misses with a right hand
and Grover counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Grover missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grover seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Price does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grover throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Price regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Grover.
MSgt. Francis Grover has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grover pushing down on Price's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grover is pressing down on Price's thigh, looking to free his foot. Price is holding on for now.
Price is looking to control Grover's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Price avoid being mounted?
Grover is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Grover tries to pass to full mount but Price defends it.
Grover is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grover throws a strike but Price avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Grover tries to stand but Price is controlling from the bottom.
Grover cracks Price with a solid left hand.
Grover wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.
Grover missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grover trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grover loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grover wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grover loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Price wants to control but Grover passes easily into half guard.
Price on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Price gets back to full guard.
Grover working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grover throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Price works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MSgt. Francis Grover really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A shot to the liver by Grover. Beautiful body shot.
Price throws an overhand right that lands on Grover's shoulder, as Grover tries to avoid the shot.
Price swings for the body but Grover moves out of range.
Grover looks to land a left hand but Price moved out of range nicely.
Grover misses with a body kick.
Price looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Grover slips a jab from Price.
Grover scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grover comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Price swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A cross from Grover lands.
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!
Grover uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Price.
Grover closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price misses with a hook from the clinch.
Price lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Price gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grover.
Grover with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Grover lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Price as Grover tries to tie him up.
Grover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grover throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grover has a couple of punches blocked by Price.
Price has a couple of punches blocked by Grover.
Price trying to control the position but instead, Grover has worked for underhooks and has pushed Price into the cage.
Price tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Price throws a head punch that misses.
Grover working aggressively here.
Price swings wildly with an uppercut but Grover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Price working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grover tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Grover goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grover tries a body shot but Price blocks it.
Price misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grover is trying to break free.
Price lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grover throws an elbow but misses.
Price misses with a hook to the ribs.
Price throws an elbow but it misses.
Price looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Grover.
Grover tries to pull guard but Price won't allow it.
Price misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Grover blocking some punches.
Price stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Price wants to stall.
Price prevents a body shot from Grover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but MSgt. Francis Grover will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Price checks a leg kick.
Grover closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Grover is keen to just control but Price is a slippery customer.
Grover throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grover looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Grover is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Grover punching from mount but Price doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grover trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grover has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Price avoids a series of strikes thrown by Grover.
Grover trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grover putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Price tries to lock up and control but Grover gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price blocking the ground and pound.
Grover punching from mount but Price doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Grover landing punches.
Trevor Price's cut is getting worse.
Grover postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Price bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Grover and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). MSgt. Francis Grover!
MSgt. Francis Grover is the new heavyweight champion!
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hype
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