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SMMA 66 - Cage v Durty PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jules Avalon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Proaburt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avalon comes to the cage accompanied by Superman - Super Junior. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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153 lbs
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150 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jules Avalon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Robert Proaburt!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Proaburt misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Avalon.
Proaburt takes the fight into the clinch.
Avalon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Proaburt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Proaburt throws an elbow but misses.
Proaburt gets control of Avalon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Proaburt will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Avalon stands up over Proaburt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Avalon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Avalon wants to stand but Proaburt is controlling his posture from full guard.
Proaburt has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Avalon doesn't defend quickly enough and Proaburt has managed to lock this one up! Can Avalon escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Proaburt on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Robert Proaburt!
During a confident post fight interview, Robert Proaburt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ogaiht Siap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sadaho Maeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sadaho Maeda will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ogaiht Siap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sadaho Maeda!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maeda slaps away a takedown attempt from Siap, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ogaiht Siap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siap misses with a takedown attempt - Maeda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maeda lands a left and a right that send Siap crashing to the mat, dazed. Maeda thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Siap is rocked!
It looks like Ogaiht Siap has been cut.
Maeda digs a good body shot into Siap's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maeda wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maeda is looking to clinch but Siap is avoiding it.
Maeda doesn't manage to clinch there - Siap circles away.
Maeda drops Siap with a beautiful combination! Siap stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Maeda is looking for the KO!
Oh Siap is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Siap is breathing heavily.
BAM! Maeda delivers a spinning backfist that drops Siap like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Sadaho Maeda!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nao Sakumichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rila Kuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rila Kuma will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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145 lbs
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148 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nao Sakumichi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rila Kuma!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuma lands a glancing blow to the side of Sakumichi's head.
Kuma displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sakumichi misses with a takedown
and Kuma counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuma 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.
Kuma is fighting to break Sakumichi's control of his arms but Sakumichi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kuma wanted to stand there but Sakumichi had control of the position.
Sakumichi pulls Kuma in to control the position.
Kuma controls from within his opponent's guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kuma is defended easily by Sakumichi.
Kuma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sakumichi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuma shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sakumichi defending well as Kuma loads up on a big left hand.
Sakumichi shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuma sprawls well. He's pushed Sakumichi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nao Sakumichi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakumichi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sakumichi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kuma defends it nicely.
Sakumichi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuma shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sakumichi but Sakumichi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kuma looking to score a takedown here. Sakumichi is defending well but Kuma drives through and ends up in Sakumichi's guard.
Sakumichi managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakumichi wants to sweep here but Kuma controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuma forces his way into half guard.
Kuma is looking for a kimura but Sakumichi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuma to get the leverage.
Kuma is looking for a kimura but Sakumichi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuma to get the leverage.
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!
Sakumichi is trying to maintain the position but Kuma is very close to passing his half guard.
Sakumichi is refusing to be controlled, as Kuma sits in half guard.
Sakumichi wants to control but Kuma is keeping busy.
Kuma seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sakumichi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sakumichi tries to get to full guard but Kuma has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakumichi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kuma has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kuma avoids the attempt from Sakumichi to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakumichi can't escape the position.
Kuma wants to control the pace but Sakumichi is squirming around nicely.
Kuma tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Sakumichi tries to lock up and control but Kuma gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kuma prevents Sakumichi from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuma is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Sakumichi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kuma counters with a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuma, as that shot connected.
Kuma slaps away a takedown attempt from Sakumichi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sakumichi shoots in for a takedown but Kuma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sakumichi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kuma circles away.
Sakumichi dives in and grabs Kuma's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuma pushes down on Sakumichi's head and hops out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kuma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakumichi manages to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Kuma as Sakumichi shoots in.
Kuma lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sakumichi stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuma. Kuma gets slowly back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuma has a takedown stuffed.
Kuma misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rila Kuma dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kuma fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuma keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sakumichi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sakumichi lands an elbow.
Kuma on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rila Kuma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kuma gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sakumichi slips a nice elbow through Kuma's hands, connecting with Kuma's forehead.
Sakumichi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sakumichi is pressing down on Kuma's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuma is holding on for now.
Sakumichi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakumichi lands strikes from half guard.
Kuma is not content to let Sakumichi control the position.
Sakumichi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sakumichi cracks Kuma with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sakumichi working the ground and pound effectively.
Poor strikes thrown by Sakumichi there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kuma takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuma is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kuma tries to hold on but Sakumichi postures up.
Kuma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuma avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sakumichi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakumichi with a couple of short strikes.
Sakumichi lands a big elbow.
Kuma is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Kuma that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sakumichi landing punches.
Sakumichi wants to control the pace but Kuma is squirming around nicely.
Sakumichi landing strikes from the mount and Kuma is in trouble!
Sakumichi raining down shots from the mount!
Sakumichi controlling from the full mount.
Kuma wants to hold on but Sakumichi pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakumichi unloading with bombs!
Kuma is rocked!
It looks like Rila Kuma has been cut.
Sakumichi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuma on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakumichi with the ground and pound from mount.
Kuma is still in real trouble! Can Sakumichi finish him?
Sakumichi lands a big shot to the head and Kuma winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nao Sakumichi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turd Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Royce Gracie had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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178 lbs
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Royce Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Turd Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson scores a takedown into full mount!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gracie wants to control but Ferguson is having none of it.
Gracie wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ferguson.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Ferguson has a good base and remains in mount.
Ferguson dominating with strikes here.
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Ferguson isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson throws some wild stikes that Gracie manages to avoid easily.
Ferguson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ferguson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie wants to control but Ferguson is having none of it.
Ferguson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Ferguson is landing with some decent strikes but Gracie is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie taking shots to the head.
Ferguson breaks from Gracie's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie regains half guard.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ferguson wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ferguson!
Ferguson trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ferguson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Gracie throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ferguson is trying to stand up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ferguson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gracie throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ferguson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Gracie throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gracie misses with a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Ferguson is squirming around nicely.
Gracie lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ferguson hang on?
Ferguson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gracie.
Gracie landing strikes from the mount.
Gracie lands with some strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gracie throwing strikes here but Ferguson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Royce Gracie will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gracie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ferguson is rocked!
Royce Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Ferguson out cold! Ferguson corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Royce Gracie!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Colonel Shikishima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jun Fan Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Colonel Shikishima has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Colonel Shikishima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jun Fan Lee!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shikishima thuds his shin into the meat of Lee's side.
Lee takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shikishima lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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!
Shikishima fails to land with a series of punches.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shikishima.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Shikishima swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shikishima. That's going to slow Lee down.
Colonel Shikishima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee looks gassed!
Shikishima keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shikishima throws a head kick that Lee semi-blocks.
Shikishima drives through and clinches with Lee against the cage.
Shikishima breaks the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lee.
Shikishima connects with an inside leg kick.
Lee takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shikishima lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shikishima fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Shikishima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shikishima. That's going to slow Lee down.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shikishima misses with a head kick.
Shikishima thuds his right hand into Lee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shikishima throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Shikishima throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shikishima is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Shikishima lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shikishima.
Shikishima uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lee has time to react.
Shikishima scores with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shikishima buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shikishima blocks the body kick.
Shikishima misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shikishima cracks Lee with a good jab.
Lee thumps Shikishima with a low kick.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Shikishima ducks down to avoid it.
Shikishima misses with a body kick.
Lee needs to keep his hands up - Shikishima had a free shot at his head there.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Shikishima connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Shikishima darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage.
Shikishima blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shikishima avoids the elbow strike from Lee, against the cage.
Shikishima misses with an elbow strike.
Shikishima lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shikishima on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shikishima throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shikishima misses with an elbow over the top.
Shikishima throws an elbow that misses.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Shikishima avoids the damage to the body.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shikishima throws an elbow but it misses.
Shikishima lands a damaging elbow.
Shikishima manages to break the clinch.
Shikishima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shikishima lands a head kick!
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.
Shikishima throws a head kick that Lee semi-blocks.
Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shikishima takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lee throws a body punch but Shikishima moves out of range.
Shikishima lands a high kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shikishima throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lee.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shikishima.
Shikishima connects with an inside leg kick.
Shikishima staying out of range there.
Shikishima avoids the head kick by Lee.
Shikishima connects with a high kick.
Lee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shikishima connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lee on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shikishima throws a front kick that sends Lee stumbling back into the cage.
Lee throws a combination that misses
and Shikishima counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shikishima is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks.
Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shikishima. Shikishima obviously looking to wear him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shikishima.
Jab by Shikishima.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colonel Shikishima 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.
Shikishima connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lee. Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Good leg kick by Shikishima there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shikishima.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Shikishima connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shikishima lands a high kick!
Shikishima connects with a solid leg kick.
Shikishima lands a leg kick that knocks Lee off balance momentarily.
Shikishima scoring well with a low kick there.
Lee tries to bum rush Shikishima with a series of wild strikes but Shikishima uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shikishima throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shikishima connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shikishima - that will leave a mark!
Lee is breathing heavily.
Shikishima throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shikishima pushes Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Shikishima lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shikishima pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shikishima is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shikishima lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lee has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shikishima.
Shikishima lands a jab.
Shikishima connects with the punch.
Shikishima is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks.
Shikishima connects with an inside leg kick.
Shikishima throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shikishima scores with a head kick. Lee tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lee throws a leg kick
and Shikishima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shikishima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jun Fan Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shikishima throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shikishima connects with a leg kick. Lee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Colonel Shikishima is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shikishima. Shikishima obviously looking to wear him down.
Lee throws a push kick but Shikishima slaps the foot to one side.
Shikishima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shikishima. Shikishima obviously looking to wear him down.
Shikishima thuds his shin into the meat of Lee's side.
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shikishima throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lee's head.
Shikishima blocks a head kick by Lee.
That kick from Shikishima tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shikishima - that will leave a mark!
Shikishima fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lee, pushing him back against the cage.
Lee blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shikishima throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lee is trying to break free.
Shikishima breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shikishima feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lee's calf.
A head kick misses from Shikishima.
Shikishima throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shikishima rather than just go for the knockout.
Lee tries to bum rush Shikishima with a series of wild strikes but Shikishima uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Shikishima finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lee takes one to the side of the head.
Shikishima lands a high kick!
Shikishima on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shikishima.
Shikishima misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
Shikishima avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Shikishima lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shikishima throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shikishima.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Shikishima throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shikishima connects with an inside leg kick.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shikishima was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Shikishima moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shikishima checks a leg kick.
Lee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shikishima finds it's way round the side to connect with Lee's head.
Shikishima lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lee takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colonel Shikishima dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shikishima was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Shikishima lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lee will feel that in the morning.
Shikishima throws a body kick that misses.
Shikishima blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shikishima scores with a kick to the body.
Lee ducks right into an uppercut from Shikishima.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lee.
Shikishima lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shikishima cracks the inside of Lee's front leg.
Shikishima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Shikishima lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shikishima moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shikishima clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shikishima lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lee pushes off an throws an elbow but Shikishima leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shikishima lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shikishima lands a nice elbow.
Shikishima lands an elbow inside that Lee shrugs off.
Shikishima's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A good leg kick by Shikishima.
A good leg kick by Shikishima.
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shikishima.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shikishima. That's going to slow Lee down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shikishima.
Shikishima fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shikishima moves into the clinch successfully.
Shikishima lands an elbow just above Lee 's eye.
Lee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shikishima throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shikishima throws an elbow but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lee blocks the elbow strike.
Colonel Shikishima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shikishima creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lee's defenses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shikishima just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lee's brow.
Shikishima blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shikishima breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Shikishima.
Lee lands a high kick!
Shikishima lands with a kick to the temple. Lee shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lee throws a head kick that misses
and Shikishima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shikishima fakes the leg kick and cracks Lee in the body.
Shikishima turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shikishima lands a two punch combo.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shikishima throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lee's head.
Shikishima looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Shikishima throws a front kick that sends Lee stumbling back into the cage.
Shikishima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Shikishima.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Shikishima scores with a nice body kick.
A head kick from Shikishima lands but Lee takes it in his stride.
Lee throws a body punch but Shikishima moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shikishima.
Shikishima moves out of range of the body kick.
Shikishima scores with a kick to the midsection.
Shikishima moves into range and clinches up with Lee.
Lee looking to throw knees to the head but Shikishima is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shikishima looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shikishima avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Lee blocks an elbow strike from Shikishima.
Shikishima lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shikishima lands an elbow that stopped Lee in his tracks for a moment.
Shikishima pushes off an throws an elbow but Lee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shikishima.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shikishima throws an elbow but misses.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shikishima lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jun Fan Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shikishima breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shikishima connects with a leg kick. Lee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shikishima, as that shot connected.
Lee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colonel Shikishima showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shikishima has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colonel Shikishima!
A pretty intense looking Colonel Shikishima took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Hahar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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27
192 lbs
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26
190 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Experienced |
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Brawler
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mitch Miles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrew Hahar!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hahar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miles.
Hahar throws an overhand right that lands on Miles's shoulder, as Miles tries to avoid the shot.
Hahar goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Mitch Miles has been cut.
Hahar lands a jab to Miles's midsection.
Hahar looks to score with a jab to the body but Miles is just out of range.
Miles takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Miles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miles misses with a hook. Hahar ducked under it nicely.
Hahar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hahar swings for the body but Miles moves out of range.
Miles moves away from the strike by Hahar.
Hahar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Miles checks it well.
Miles on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Miles scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Miles is trying to ground and pound but Hahar uses the momentary lack of control by Miles to regain half guard.
Miles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hahar is concentrating on defense, preventing Miles from advancing position.
Hahar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miles.
Hahar wants to control but Miles is keeping busy.
Miles stalling away here and it's allowed Hahar to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Miles lands a couple of digs.
Miles throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miles throws an elbow that misses. Hahar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Miles's guard. Nice move by Hahar!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hahar wants to control from the top but Miles keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Miles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hahar is one step ahead there.
Hahar pushes down on Miles's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hahar content to control rather than advance.
Hahar moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Miles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hahar scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hahar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miles keeps working.
Hahar wants to take a breather but Miles manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hahar.
Miles keeping moving, preventing Hahar from controlling successfully.
Hahar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles being controlled here, momentarily.
Hahar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hahar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andrew Hahar was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Miles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hahar misses with a body shot
and Miles counters with a series of strikes. Hahar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hahar moves out of range of the body kick.
Miles darts in and clinches Hahar up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miles has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hahar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
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!
Hahar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hahar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miles misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Hahar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mitch Miles's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hahar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Miles lands with an overhand left.
Hahar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miles manages to avoid it.
Hahar misses with a body shot.
Miles swinging wildly here.
Miles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hahar.
Hahar thows a body shot but no joy.
Andrew Hahar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hahar misses with a head kick.
Hahar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Miles rather than just go for the knockout.
Hahar misses with a looping right.
Miles shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hahar as he jumps to the side.
Hahar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hahar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miles manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hahar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hahar lands in his opponent's guard.
Miles keeping moving, preventing Hahar from controlling successfully.
Miles working for a triangle but Hahar defends it easily.
Hahar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miles looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hahar wants to pass the guard but Miles is keeping the position.
Miles striking off his back but it's not causing Hahar any problems.
Hahar trying to control the position from guard on top but Miles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hahar pushes down on Miles's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Miles trying to control but Hahar postures up.
Hahar wants to control but Miles is keeping him busy.
Hahar works his way into full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hahar controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hahar is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Miles to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Miles shrugs it off.
Miles is desperately trying to improve his position but Hahar has a good base and remains in mount.
Hahar wants to control the pace but Miles is squirming around nicely.
Miles is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles is wriggling around trying to escape.
A nice elbow there by Hahar.
Miles is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Miles regains half guard.
Hahar trying to control from half guard but Miles is working away.
Miles throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hahar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Miles trying to control but Hahar postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Hahar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mitch Miles's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hahar looks to land a left hand but Miles moved out of range nicely.
Hahar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miles gets caught flat footed, as Hahar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hahar postures up in Miles's guard and throws a big left but Miles blocks it.
Miles looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hahar has picked Miles up and slammed him! Miles can't keep hold of the triangle and Hahar manages to pass to side control!
Hahar is trying to get an arm triangle but Miles is defending well.
Miles tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Miles tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miles is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hahar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Miles is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Miles is looking to regain half guard here but Hahar keeps moving and retains side control.
Hahar wants to control but Miles is keeping him busy.
Hahar looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Miles is avoiding damage well.
Andrew Hahar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miles is looking for a sweep.
Hahar landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hahar is working to tighten is grip on Miles's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Miles has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Hahar is really squeezing tight and eventually Miles passes out! Hahar breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Andrew Hahar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miyamoto Musashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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22
190 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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20
192 lbs
5 - 1 - 1 |
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Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazushi Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Miyamoto Musashi!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba walks into a left hand.
Musashi misses with a few strikes there.
Musashi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sakuraba circles away quickly and effectively.
Musashi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sakuraba momentarily.
Sakuraba is looking to clinch.
Musashi moves into the clinch.
Sakuraba is looking to take this one to the mat.
Musashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sakuraba wants a takedown but no success here.
A right handed body shot lands from Musashi.
Musashi scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Musashi.
Musashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sakuraba backwards.
Musashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakuraba goes for a takedown attempt but Musashi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazushi Sakuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Musashi throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Musashi is fending him off so far but Sakuraba persists. Nope, Musashi circles away and we're back to standing.
Sakuraba swats away the attempt to clinch by Musashi.
Musashi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Musashi pushes Sakuraba up against the cage in a clinch.
Sakuraba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Musashi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Musashi.
Musashi lands a right hand.
Musashi scores with a shot to the side of Sakuraba's head.
Musashi lands a nice uppercut.
Musashi breaks from the clinch.
Musashi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No joy there for Musashi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sakuraba moves in looking to clinch but Musashi pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musashi looks to land a combination. Sakuraba sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Musashi connects with a looping right hand.
Sakuraba needs to keep his hands up - Musashi had a free shot at his head there.
Musashi tries to clinch but Sakuraba is having none of it.
Musashi jabs at Sakuraba's body.
Musashi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sakuraba under the eye.
Sakuraba is rocked!
Sakuraba walks straight into a right hand from Musashi - that's dropped him! Musashi jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Sakuraba from any more punishment! Sakuraba complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Miyamoto Musashi!
Miyamoto Musashi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fat Ronaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kung Pow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
162 lbs
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21
165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fat Ronaldo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kung Pow!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pow misses with a hook to the body
and Ronaldo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pow thinking.
Pow with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ronaldo to score with a decent uppercut.
Pow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ronaldo.
Pow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pow tests Ronaldo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pow misses with a low kick as Ronaldo jumps back.
Ronaldo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice uppercut there from Pow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pow closes the distance but Ronaldo moves to the side
and Ronaldo counters with a left to the body.
Pow moves into range and clinches up with Ronaldo.
Pow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pow leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pow lands an elbow just above Ronaldo 's eye.
It looks like Fat Ronaldo has been cut.
Pow lands an elbow that stopped Ronaldo in his tracks for a moment.
Pow has Ronaldo pushed against the cage.
Pow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ronaldo is looking to break free of the clinch but Pow has double underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pow takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pow receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo working hard to break the clinch.
Pow stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kung Pow.
Pow closes the distance and pushes Ronaldo back into the cage.
Pow lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ronaldo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pow creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ronaldo's defenses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo is trying to break the clinch but Pow has him pressed against the cage.
Ronaldo is trying to push Pow away but Pow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ronaldos head.
Ronaldo is trying to force a seperation but Pow has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pow throws an elbow that misses.
Pow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pow lands a body punch.
Pow stalls.
Pow misses with some punches.
Ronaldo is trying to force a seperation but Pow has the dominant position.
Pow lands an elbow inside that Ronaldo shrugs off.
Ronaldo is trying to break the clinch but Pow has him pressed against the cage.
Pow has Ronaldo pressed against the cage.
Ronaldo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Ronaldo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pow.
Pow lands a knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Pow.
Ronaldo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ronaldo blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pow unloads a knee to the mid-section.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pow is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pow throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Pow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fat Ronaldo's cut.
That's time! Ronaldo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ronaldo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pow sprawls well. Pow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ronaldo gets slowly back to his feet.
Ronaldo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pow.
Ronaldo ducks under a wild hook from Pow.
Ronaldo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pow tries to clinch
and Ronaldo counters with a right hand to the body.
Ronaldo lands an overhand right.
Pow misses with a straight left.
Ronaldo swats away the attempt to clinch by Pow.
Pow checks a leg kick nicely.
Ronaldo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pow clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Pow.
Ronaldo breaks the clinch.
Pow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ronaldo throws a sloppy head kick and Pow moves out of range easily.
Ronaldo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ronaldo.
Pow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pow paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pow connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ronaldo's hands.
Ronaldo loads up on a big right hand but Pow slips the punch.
Pow lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ronaldo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pow. Pow obviously looking to wear him down.
Ronaldo throws out a loose jab but Pow uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ronaldo checks a low kick from Pow.
Pow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pow throws a shot to the body.
Ronaldo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pow has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ronaldo throws the left hand but Pow avoids the punch easily.
Pow catches Ronaldo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pow throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big right from Ronaldo misses.
Pow throws a body kick that misses.
Ronaldo misses with an uppercut
and Pow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pow takes the fight into the clinch.
Pow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is trying to push Pow away but Pow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ronaldo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pow looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ronaldo can't break the clinch.
Pow lands a nice uppercut.
Kung Pow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pow gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pow lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Pow.
Pow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pow leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ronaldo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pow has his hands on Ronaldo's head, controlling the position.
Ronaldo stopping the sweep attempt from Pow.
Ronaldo trying to control but Pow is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ronaldo is fighting to break Pow's control of his arms but Pow is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Pow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fat Ronaldo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ronaldo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kung Pow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ronaldo lands a two punch combo.
Pow throws a series of punches but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Pow throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ronaldo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pow moves to clinch but Ronaldo breaks away
and Ronaldo counters with a good low kick that Pow was not able to check.
A jab lands there for Ronaldo.
Pow keeps Ronaldo at a distance using the push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ronaldo moves away.
Ronaldo misses with an uppercut
and Pow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ronaldo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ronaldo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ronaldo duly obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pow moves into the clinch.
Ronaldo looking to stall.
Pow is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ronaldo is defending well for now.
Pow is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ronaldo is defending well for now.
Ronaldo is working for takedown but Pow is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ronaldo tries to break free but Pow pushes him back against the cage.
Ronaldo tries to break free but Pow pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pow throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pow misses with an elbow strike.
Pow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Pow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pow - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pow missing with knees to the body.
Pow has Ronaldo pressed against the cage, preventing Ronaldo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pow is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pow prevents Ronaldo from breaking the clinch.
Ronaldo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ronaldo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pow catches Ronaldo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kung Pow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pow lands a high kick!
Ronaldo moves away from the strike by Pow.
Pow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ronaldo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pow. Pow obviously looking to wear him down.
Ronaldo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ronaldo tries to move into range but Pow moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pow lands with a straight right. Ronaldo didn't see that one coming.
Pow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pow lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ronaldo backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pow.
Ronaldo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ronaldo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pow misses with a left hand
and Ronaldo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pow, right into the meat.
Pow throws a right hand that Ronaldo ducks under and follows up with a left that Ronaldo also avoids with ease.
Pow swings for the body but Ronaldo moves out of range.
A jab from Pow misses.
Pow rushes Ronaldo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ronaldo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pow blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ronaldo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pow using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ronaldo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ronaldo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pow swings wildly with an uppercut but Ronaldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Pow really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fat Ronaldo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pow scores with a shot to the body.
Pow lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pow lands with a cross.
Ronaldo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pow.
Pow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ronaldo misses with a two punch combination.
Kung Pow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Decent striking displayed by Pow there.
The fighters circling - Pow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pow wants to clinch.
Pow looks to land a combination but Ronaldo avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Pow.
Pow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pow connects with a right hand. Ronaldo shakes it off.
Ronaldo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pow lands with a nice body punch.
Pow misses with a straight right.
Ronaldo misses with a jab, cross combination.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Pow scores with a sloppy right hand. Ronaldo should have avoided that one.
Pow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pow finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pow throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pow scores with a nice right hand.
Ronaldo loads up on a big right hand but Pow slips the punch.
Ronaldo shoots in for a takedown but Pow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ronaldo walks into a jab.
Pow swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ronaldo counters with a nice body shot.
No joy there for Pow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pow jabs Ronaldo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Pow.
Ronaldo prevents a body shot from Pow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo letting Pow take a breather here.
Ronaldo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pow after a bit of a struggle.
Ronaldo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pow lands with a left to the head.
Pow stalling.
Ronaldo manages to break the clinch.
Ronaldo has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fat Ronaldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ronaldo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pow.
A slow jab from Ronaldo misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo gets tackled into the cage by Pow. Pow maintains the clinch.
Ronaldo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pow throws an elbow but it misses.
Pow holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pow keeps control of Ronaldo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pow pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Pow fails to land.
Pow scores with a nice hook to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pow avoiding damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pow throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Pow dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Fat Ronaldo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ronaldo ducks under a wild hook from Pow.
A leg kick checked by Ronaldo.
Pow finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ronaldo throws a looping overhand right but Pow ducks down to avoid it.
Ronaldo avoids the body shot from Pow.
Pow connects with a crisp jab.
Pow moves to clinch but Ronaldo breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pow clinches up against the cage.
Ronaldo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ronaldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ronaldo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pow throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pow has him pressed against the cage.
Ronaldo is looking to break free of the clinch but Pow has double underhooks.
Ronaldo working hard to break the clinch.
Ronaldo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pow stalling against the cage.
Ronaldo wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fat Ronaldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ronaldo avoids it.
Pow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ronaldo backwards.
Ronaldo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pow just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ronaldo's brow.
Pow swings wildly with an uppercut but Ronaldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ronaldo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ronaldo is trying to break the clinch but Pow is controlling him.
Pow manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ronaldo backwards.
Fat Ronaldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ronaldos head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pow lands an elbow inside that Ronaldo shrugs off.
Ronaldo blocks a body shot from Pow.
Pow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ronaldo backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ronaldo wants to break free but Pow has control.
Pow throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ronaldo blocks it with crossed arms.
Pow is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pow misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ronaldo avoiding damage as Pow throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pow scores with a shoulder strike.
Pow lands an elbow just above Ronaldo 's eye.
Pow with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ronaldo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pow backwards.
Pow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Come on Pow - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ronaldo misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ronaldo wants to get back to striking at distance but Pow won't allow it.
Ronaldo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ronaldo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kung Pow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pow winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 45:50
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 45:50
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kung Pow!
Kung Pow is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Kung Pow thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Durty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Cage!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tyler Durty!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durty swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cage with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Durty counter with a right hand.
Cage doesn't manage to clinch there - Durty circles away.
Cage shoots and misses
and Durty counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Durty keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cage tries to clinch up
and Durty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cage shoots for a double leg takedown but Durty sprawls well. He's pushed Cage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Durty. No joy for Cage on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cage fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Durty lands a nice shot that snaps Cage's head back.
Durty lands a nice shot that snaps Cage's head back.
Cage closes the distance but Durty moves to the side
and Durty counters with a nice uppercut.
Cage moves to clinch but Durty breaks away
and Durty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cage has his takedown stuffed
and Durty counters with a stiff right hand.
Cage throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cage motions for Durty to come forward. Cage throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cage wants to clinch up but Durty keeps it at a distance.
Durty needs to keep his hands up - Cage had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cage tries to clinch but Durty moves away
and Durty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage tries to clinch up.
Cage takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cage tries to clinch up
and Durty counters with a straight right hand.
Tyler Durty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Durty thuds a left hand into Cage's body.
Cage with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Durty connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Durty's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Durty is trying to control the position but Cage postures up.
Cage postures up in Durty's guard and throws a big left but Durty blocks it.
Durty has his hands on Cage's head, controlling the position.
Cage with a flurry of punches that miss.
Durty managing to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Durty wants to sweep here but Cage controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Durty 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.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch but Durty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Durty lands a really nice looking cross but Cage seems unphased.
Jab by Durty.
Durty moves out of range as Cage throws a body kick.
Cage closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Durty quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durty is looking for a sweep. Cage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Durty has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cage is working away from the top position though.
Durty tries to roll over but Cage keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durty wants to control but Cage is keeping busy.
Cage not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Durty tries to roll over but Cage keeps him under control.
Cage is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Durty doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cage.
Durty blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durty is looking to improve his position.
Cage moves into full mount! Durty won't be happy about that!
Durty tries to lock up and control but Cage gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Durty gets back to half guard.
Cage thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Durty's head.
Durty avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cage.
Durty looks like he's trying to stand up.
Durty keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage seems to be looking for submissions.
Durty avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cage.
Cage is trying to work for a kimura but Durty is defending well.
Cage seems to be looking for submissions.
Cage thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Durty taking some punishment here, with Cage in his half guard.
Durty regains full guard. Nicely done.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Durty holds on and takes a little breather.
Durty looking for a sweep. Not yet Durty, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durty not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nick Cage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cage stopping the sweep attempt from Durty.
Cage trying to control the position from guard on top but Durty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durty looking for a sweep. Not yet Durty, not yet.
Cage is fighting to break Durty's control of his arms but Durty is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cage landing with the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durty looking to control.
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 Nick Cage will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Durty stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Durty wants it to stay on the feet.
Cage misses with a straight left.
Durty misses with a wild body shot.
Durty throws a hook to the side of Cage's head but Cage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Durty misses.
Durty loads up on a big right hand but Cage slips the punch.
Durty misses with an uppercut. Cage saw that one coming.
Cage doesn't manage to clinch there - Durty circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage shoots in for a double leg but Durty sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cage wants to clinch.
Nick Cage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cage misses with a low kick.
Cage doesn't manage to clinch there - Durty circles away.
Durty misses with a hook. Cage ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage tries to clinch but Durty is having none of it.
Durty throws an off balance right hand
and Cage makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Durty swats away the attempt to clinch by Cage.
Tyler Durty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durty works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cage forces Durty back against the cage and clinches.
Cage tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Durty smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage tries to clinch but Durty moves away
letting Durty counter with a right hand.
A big left from Durty misses.
Durty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Durty but Durty pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cage. That's going to slow Durty down.
Cage moves away from the strike by Durty.
Cage doesn't manage to clinch there - Durty circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Cage.
Cage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durty.
Durty gets caught flat footed, as Cage shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cage trying to control but Durty is working from the bottom.
Durty controlling Cage's posture.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Let's hope that Durty has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Cage clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cage feints and as Durty raises his hands in defense, Cage changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Durty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cage trying to control the position from guard on top but Durty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durty has Cage pulled in close to control his posture.
Durty escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cage is working Durty over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cage 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage wants to control from the top but Durty keeps moving.
Cage throws an elbow that misses. Durty uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cage's guard. Nice move by Durty!
Cage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Durty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cage is keeping the position for now.
Durty trying to control but Cage is working from the bottom.
Durty avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cage is trying to keep Durty in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durty is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Durty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Durty connects with a single shot there.
Cage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durty.
Cage does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cage changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Durty tries to avoid it but Cage manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Durty to the ground. Durty escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Durty scores with a decent looking hook.
Cage slips under a jab from Durty.
Durty jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Durty cracks Cage with a good jab.
Cage gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Durty counters with a nice uppercut.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durty defending well as Cage loads up on a big left hand.
Cage thows a leg kick but Durty checks it
letting Durty counter with a right hand.
Cage lands with an uppercut that bounces Durty off the cage and back into range.
Durty bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cage darts in trying to clinch
and Cage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Durty dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nick Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durty catches Cage with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Durty throws a looping overhand right but Cage ducks down to avoid it.
Cage takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cage shoots in for a double leg but Durty sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Durty jabs Cage right on the nose. Cage blinks but takes it well.
Cage closes the distance looking to clinch
and Durty counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durty scores with a hook.
Durty looks to land a left hand but Cage moved out of range nicely.
Cage moves away from the strike by Durty.
Cage doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Durty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cage takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cage dives in and scores a takedown into Durty's guard.
Durty looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Durty wants to get back to his feet but Cage is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cage trying to control but Durty is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durty has control of Cage's left arm, preventing Cage from doing any damage.
Durty is trying to control the position but Cage postures up.
Tyler Durty has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durty.
Cage looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cage ducks under a wild hook from Durty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Durty counters with a nice uppercut.
Cage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durty.
Cage ducks under a wild hook from Durty.
Durty thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durty throws a hook to the side of Cage's head but Cage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durty swats away the attempt to clinch by Cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Durty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Durty has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 47:48
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Durty!
Tyler Durty is the new middleweight champion!
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