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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaito Saruwatari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stone Cold Steve Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone Cold Steve Austin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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219 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kaito Saruwatari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stone Cold Steve Austin!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve Austin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saruwatari misses with a combination
and Steve Austin counters with a leg kick.
Steve Austin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steve Austin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steve Austin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saruwatari moves away from the strike by Steve Austin.
Saruwatari on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Kaito Saruwatari has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saruwatari lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Steve Austin throws a sloppy head kick and Saruwatari moves out of range easily.
Saruwatari lands a nice looking body shot.
Saruwatari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Steve Austin does it's job there.
A slow jab from Saruwatari misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saruwatari fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steve Austin checks a leg kick.
Saruwatari moves out of range of the body kick from Steve Austin.
Steve Austin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Steve Austin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Saruwatari is rocked!
Decent striking displayed by Saruwatari there.
Oh Saruwatari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saruwatari on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve Austin throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Saruwatari's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Steve Austin dives in looking to finish as Saruwatari flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Steve Austin's strikes! Steve Austin is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Saruwatari's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Saruwatari was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stone Cold Steve Austin!
Stone Cold Steve Austin opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dom Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicky The Underdog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dom Thompson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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173 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dom Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nicky The Underdog!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a double jab
and The Underdog counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The Underdog thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The Underdog drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Underdog jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thompson is looking to stand up but The Underdog isn't so interested in that idea.
The Underdog drops back looking for a leg! Thompson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thompson manages to kick The Underdog off! The Underdog jumps back into Thompson's guard.
The Underdog prevents Thompson from getting back to his feet.
The Underdog is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The Underdog thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Underdog advances to half guard.
The Underdog is looking for a kimura but Thompson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Underdog to get the leverage.
The Underdog seems to be working for a kimura but Thompson defends the submission attempt.
The Underdog stops Thompson from getting back to his feet.
The Underdog is looking for a kimura here.
The Underdog is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The Underdog wants to work for an arm triangle but Thompson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Underdog is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thompson is just riding it out for now. The Underdog eventually gives up the hold.
The Underdog seems to be looking for submissions.
Thompson kicks off The Underdog and gets to his feet.
The Underdog shoots in looking for a takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl out of it but The Underdog keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thompson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Underdog fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Underdog looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
No joy there for Thompson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Underdog shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thompson counters with a leg kick.
Dom Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky The Underdog.
The Underdog closes the distance and clinches up with Thompson, looking for a takedown. The Underdog pushes Thompson against the cage but Thompson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Thompson. Those never looked like landing.
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thompson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thompson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Underdog misses with a takedown attempt - Thompson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thompson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as The Underdog backs up against the cage.
It looks like Nicky The Underdog has been cut.
Thompson lands a really nice looking cross but The Underdog seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson scores with a leg kick.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson jabs The Underdog right on the nose. The Underdog blinks but takes it well.
Thompson gets in close and tags The Underdog with a short punch that almost sends The Underdog to the mat! Oh The Underdog is in big trouble! He turns his back on Thompson, trying to create some distance but Thompson rushes him, striking wildly and The Underdog goes down! The referee tackles Thompson into the cage to end the fight! Thompson is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom Thompson!
Dom Thompson made sure to mention his sponsor, Sharon Needles Nutrition (Donation givebacks PROMO in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John YJ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dias comes to the cage accompanied by Marcelo D2 & Claudia - Desabafo / Deixa Eu Dizer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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136 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fabricio Dias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John YJ!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dias throws a nice looking combination but YJ bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dias really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
YJ throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dias throws a jab when YJ was well out of range.
YJ shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dias as he jumps to the side.
Dias misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dias waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract YJ.
YJ changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dias tries to avoid it but YJ manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dias to the ground. Dias escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
YJ is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dias sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fabricio Dias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John YJ.
Nice sprawl there from Dias as YJ shoots in.
A lazy left from Dias finds it's target.
YJ takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dias lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
YJ misses with a head kick.
YJ tries for a takedown but Dias circles away easily
and YJ takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
YJ looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
YJ uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dias.
Nice straight punches there by Dias. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dias.
Dias lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
YJ is rocked!
YJ finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Dias's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and YJ falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fabricio Dias!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yusuke Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuya Takeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakamura comes to the cage accompanied by Oy, to ne vecher. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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135 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yusuke Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazuya Takeda!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeda leaves Nakamura with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Takeda keeps Nakamura at a distance using the push kick.
Nakamura closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Takeda is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nakamura has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Nakamura is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Takeda is trying to get back to his feet.
Takeda avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nakamura.
Takeda is not content to let Nakamura control the position.
Takeda tries to escape but Nakamura is in control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Takeda can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Takeda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Takeda manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeda wants to stand but Nakamura has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Nakamura tries to get to full guard but Takeda has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeda tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Nakamura.
Nakamura tries to roll over but Takeda keeps him under control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice body kick from Takeda.
Takeda connects with an inside leg kick.
Takeda feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nakamura's calf.
Nakamura takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A slapping body kick lands there for Takeda.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Takeda scores with a kick to the body.
Takeda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nakamura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.
Takeda pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nakamura back to the cage. Takeda follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Takeda misses with a double jab.
Takeda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nakamura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Takeda fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nakamura.
Takeda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nakamura will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Takeda lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nakamura steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Takeda. That one must have hurt.
Nakamura shoots in but no luck this time.
Takeda throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeda throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takeda scoring well with a low kick there.
Takeda throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nakamura on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Takeda throws a head kick that misses.
Takeda thows a body kick. Nakamura tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Takeda misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takeda scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nakamura in his tracks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takeda throws a front kick that sends Nakamura stumbling back into the cage.
Takeda scores with a kick to the body.
Takeda scores with a push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuya Takeda 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.
Takeda lands with a slapping head kick.
Takeda jabs at Nakamura's body.
Takeda buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A combination from Nakamura does no damage.
Takeda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nakamura circles away quickly and effectively.
Nakamura stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takeda.
Takeda delivers a nice body kick.
Nakamura avoids the head kick by Takeda.
A nice leg kick lands there from Takeda.
Nakamura on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takeda. Takeda obviously looking to wear him down.
Takeda lands the left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takeda looks for the body kick but Nakamura saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nakamura is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Takeda breaks from the clinch.
Nakamura shoots in but Takeda avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nakamura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takeda.
Takeda throws a quick inside leg kick.
Takeda pushes Nakamura away with a front kick.
Good leg kick by Takeda there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nakamura takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Yusuke Nakamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeda buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick from Takeda lands but Nakamura takes it in his stride.
Nakamura tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Takeda scores with a nice body kick.
Nakamura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takeda throws a nice head kick!
Takeda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takeda connects with an inside leg kick.
Nakamura takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Takeda thuds his shin into the meat of Nakamura's side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda lands a head kick!
No joy there for Takeda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takeda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nakamura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Takeda thumps Nakamura with a low kick.
Takeda connects with a body shot.
Takeda lands a jab.
Kazuya Takeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takeda can pounce on him.
Nakamura closes the distance and clinches up with Takeda, looking for a takedown. Nakamura pushes Takeda against the cage but Takeda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yusuke Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takeda, right into the meat.
Takeda scores with a head kick. Nakamura tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeda lands with a kick to the temple. Nakamura shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Takeda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Takeda.
Nakamura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nakamura wants it to stay on the feet.
Takeda scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takeda scores with a kick to the midsection.
Takeda lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Takeda - that will leave a mark!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takeda lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Takeda throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuya Takeda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nakamura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takeda throws a sloppy head kick and Nakamura moves out of range easily.
Nakamura shoots in but Takeda avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Takeda fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takeda, right into the meat.
Takeda is looking to slow Nakamura down with leg kicks.
Takeda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nakamura with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takeda to score with a decent uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takeda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura shoots for a takedown but Takeda saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nakamura throws a lazy uppercut
and Takeda counters with a low kick, right behind Nakamura 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura keeps the fight on the outside.
Takeda misses with a kick to the body.
Nakamura shoots for a double leg takedown but Takeda sprawls well. He's pushed Nakamura'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 Yusuke Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeda lands a nice looking body kick.
Nakamura has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Takeda!
Takeda thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nakamura if he has to take too many more of those.
A nice combination there by Takeda.
A thudding body kick lands there by Takeda!
Takeda lands a head kick. Nakamura smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nakamura fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeda looks to land a combination. Nakamura sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakamura has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Takeda lands a nice shot to the body.
Nakamura on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takeda. Takeda obviously looking to wear him down.
Nakamura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takeda avoids it really well and circles away.
Takeda scores with a head kick.
Takeda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takeda looks to land a body kick but Nakamura moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda throws a head kick that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Takeda!
Nakamura ducks under a wild hook from Takeda.
Takeda throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Takeda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakamura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good leg kick by Takeda there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nakamura throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Takeda's waist but Takeda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nakamura off to one side.
Takeda tries to close the distance and clinch but Nakamura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takeda.
Takeda moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Takeda.
Yusuke Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takeda tries to clinch up but Nakamura circles away and keeps his distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takeda.
Nakamura avoids a kick to the body.
Takeda throws a series of punches but Nakamura avoids them all with ease.
Takeda throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Takeda.
Nakamura misses with a straight left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takeda throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeda looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kazuya Takeda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Takeda throws a right hand that Nakamura ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakamura also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuya Takeda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Takeda 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuya Takeda!
Kazuya Takeda made sure to mention his sponsor, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tadayoshi Ishimaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillipe Nover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ishimaru comes to the cage accompanied by Break. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tadayoshi Ishimaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Phillipe Nover!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nover tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ishimaru paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nover tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ishimaru swivels and escapes.
Ishimaru throws a series of punches but Nover moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Ishimaru - just one landing.
Nover with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ishimaru counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ishimaru swinging wildly here.
Ishimaru swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ishimaru avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ishimaru misses with a double jab.
Nover lands a high kick!
Tadayoshi Ishimaru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ishimaru misses with a straight right.
Ishimaru misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nover is defended easily by Ishimaru.
Tadayoshi Ishimaru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillipe Nover.
Nover has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Ishimaru.
Nover misses with a knee to the head.
Nover looking to throw knees to the head but Ishimaru is blocking nicely.
Nover tries to land knees in the clinch but Ishimaru avoids the damage to the body.
Nover looking to throw knees to the head but Ishimaru is blocking nicely.
Nover with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nover wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ishimaru is leaning against Nover and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nover stalling.
Ishimaru taking a breather.
Ishimaru drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ishimaru lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ishimaru lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nover backwards.
Nover is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ishimaru is leaning against Nover and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nover throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ishimaru blocks it with crossed arms.
Nover takes a shot to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nover just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ishimaru's brow.
Nover tries to land a knee to the head but Ishimaru blocks with his arms.
Nover with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nover looks gassed!
A nice right hand lands inside from Ishimaru.
Ishimaru lands with a light punch inside.
Ishimaru tightens his grip and picks Nover up, before dumping him to the ground. Nover manages to land in 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!
Nover wants to sweep here but Ishimaru controlling him for the moment.
Ishimaru connects with a couple of short punches.
Ishimaru stands up from Nover's guard - Ishimaru perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ishimaru throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nover fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ishimaru is out of range.
Ishimaru looks to score with a jab to the body but Nover is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishimaru fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nover is looking to clinch but Ishimaru is avoiding it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ishimaru darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ishimaru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nover.
Ishimaru closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nover did well to prevent Ishimaru getting side control.
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 pressing down on Nover's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nover is holding on for now.
Nover trying to hold on to Ishimaru's head to control him but Ishimaru postures up.
Ground and pound from Ishimaru.
Ishimaru decides to stand up.
Ishimaru works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ishimaru keeps the fight on the outside.
Nover wants to land a leg kick but Ishimaru is out of range.
Ishimaru misses the shot to the body.
Ishimaru scores with a one two! Nover had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nover takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nover, right into the meat.
Nover is looking to clinch but Ishimaru is avoiding it.
Ishimaru fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nover on the side of the head.
Ishimaru's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ishimaru duly obliges.
The crowd cheers as Ishimaru lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nover doesn't seem phased though.
Ishimaru throws a series of punches but Nover avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ishimaru wants to slow Nover down by chopping away at his legs.
Ishimaru lands a nice looking body shot.
Ishimaru shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nover manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tadayoshi Ishimaru 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.
Ishimaru throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ishimaru throws out a loose jab but Nover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ishimaru swats away the attempt to clinch by Nover.
Nover misses with a head kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nover enables Ishimaru to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nover manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ishimaru chips away with some ground and pound.
Nover is controlling Ishimaru's posture.
Nover is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ishimaru stands up over Nover, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ishimaru trying to control the position from guard on top but Nover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ishimaru advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishimaru trying to control the action but Nover is working from the bottom.
Nover tries to buck Ishimaru off but Ishimaru is having none of it.
Tadayoshi Ishimaru overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nover sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ishimaru takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ishimaru sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nover defending well though.
Ishimaru looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nover with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nover is looking for a sweep. Ishimaru is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ishimaru seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nover does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nover won't allow Ishimaru to pass to mount.
Nover is trying to control but can't.
Nover gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishimaru lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ishimaru trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nover manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Ishimaru knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nover on the ground.
Ishimaru is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ishimaru is working hard here to advance position.
Nover trying to control but Ishimaru is working from the bottom.
Ishimaru on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ishimaru tries to get out of the position.
Ishimaru wants to control the position but Nover says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Nover has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ishimaru working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nover tries to control but Ishimaru wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nover prevents Ishimaru from getting the reversal.
Nover tries to control but Ishimaru wriggling away.
Ishimaru tries to hold on but Nover pushes him away.
Ishimaru tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ishimaru flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Nover trying to control but Ishimaru is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishimaru is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nover working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ishimaru wants to control but Nover is having none of it.
Nover prevents Ishimaru from getting the reversal.
Ishimaru is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nover is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ishimaru to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ishimaru shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ishimaru is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tadayoshi Ishimaru dominated that second round.
That's time! Ishimaru's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nover throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Phillipe Nover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ishimaru avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nover tries to clinch but Ishimaru moves out of range.
Ishimaru lands with a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Ishimaru.
Nover walks into a stiff left hand from Ishimaru.
Ishimaru lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ishimaru scores with a jab to the body.
Nover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ishimaru lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ishimaru connects with a body shot.
Tadayoshi Ishimaru is winning the standup battle so far.
Nover drives through and clinches with Ishimaru against the cage.
Nover trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishimaru pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ishimaru misses with the combination.
Nover fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ishimaru checks it well.
Ishimaru closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nover gets back to half guard.
Nover takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nover gets back to full guard.
Nover working a defensive guard here.
Ishimaru loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ishimaru lands a couple of digs.
Tadayoshi Ishimaru is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishimaru preventing the sweep.
Nover can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ishimaru controls the pace.
Ishimaru trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nover manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ishimaru keeping full guard, as Nover tries to pass.
Ishimaru wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nover manages to pass to side control.
Ishimaru is looking to improve his position.
Ishimaru is looking to control Nover's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ishimaru avoid being mounted?
Nover is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Phillipe Nover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishimaru is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ishimaru is holding on to half guard well.
Nover is keen to just control but Ishimaru is a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ishimaru jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Ishimaru.
Ishimaru throws a body punch but Nover moves out of range.
Nover throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nover shoots in and drives through. Ishimaru sprawls well.
Decent striking displayed by Ishimaru there.
Ishimaru throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishimaru stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nover.
Nover takes one to the side of the head.
Ishimaru lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Ishimaru as he connects with a hook.
Nover lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nover connects with a solid leg kick.
Ishimaru lands with a good body shot.
Nover connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nover throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ishimaru scores with a body shot.
Ishimaru lands a right hook to the body.
Ishimaru checks a leg kick nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tadayoshi Ishimaru showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ishimaru, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tadayoshi Ishimaru!
In his post fight interview, Tadayoshi Ishimaru started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olivin St Daintoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olivin St Daintoro acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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288 lbs
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263 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bobby Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Olivin St Daintoro!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Bobby Hill has been cut.
Hill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
St Daintoro misses with a two punch combination.
St Daintoro misses with a head kick.
St Daintoro lunges at Hill with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hill's hand.
St Daintoro misses with a jab, cross combination.
St Daintoro lands a right hook to the body.
Hill lands a nice leg kick that just misses St Daintoro's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Daintoro throws a nice looking combination but Hill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
St Daintoro avoids the head kick by Hill.
Hill throws the kick towards the body but St Daintoro avoids it.
Jab, jab by St Daintoro - just one landing.
Bobby Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill throws a head kick that misses.
St Daintoro misses with a head kick.
St Daintoro closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
St Daintoro throws a head kick but Hill moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by St Daintoro.
Hill feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to St Daintoro's calf.
St Daintoro lands with a cross.
Hill checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hill tries to land a front kick but St Daintoro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hill swings widly with a right hand
and St Daintoro counters with a two punch combo.
St Daintoro is looking to land body kicks.
St Daintoro scores with a shot to the body.
St Daintoro lands with a straight right. Hill didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St Daintoro manages to avoid it.
Hill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St Daintoro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St Daintoro lands a body shot.
St Daintoro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bobby Hill's cut is getting worse.
Hill is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for St Daintoro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
St Daintoro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
St Daintoro slips a straight right by Hill.
Hill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St Daintoro was well out of range. Poor timing from Hill.
St Daintoro misses with a wild combination.
Hill throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hill misses with a body kick.
Hill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
St Daintoro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
St Daintoro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
St Daintoro scores with a shot to the body.
Hill tries a head kick but it misses.
Hill closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as St Daintoro blocks the leg kick.
Hill tries a head kick but it misses.
Hill misses with an uppercut
and St Daintoro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for St Daintoro.
St Daintoro goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bobby Hill's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
St Daintoro lands a right hook to the body.
St Daintoro lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Daintoro connects with a right that clearly hurt Hill. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as St Daintoro proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Hill collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olivin St Daintoro!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yngve Ingvar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shadow Deathgrip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shadow Deathgrip has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Yngve Ingvar's chin.
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173 lbs
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yngve Ingvar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shadow Deathgrip!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ingvar lands with a nice body punch.
Ingvar slips under a jab from Deathgrip.
Deathgrip on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Deathgrip fails with the takedown.
Ingvar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deathgrip.
Ingvar throws a shot from downtown. Deathgrip moves away and avoids it.
Deathgrip is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ingvar misses with a wild combination.
Ingvar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Ingvar misses its intended target.
Ingvar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ingvar connects with a nice looking jab.
Deathgrip is rocked!
Deathgrip tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ingvar swivels and escapes.
Ingvar steps in with a hook that catches Deathgrip right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Ingvar follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Deathgrip looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yngve Ingvar!
Yngve Ingvar retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Yngve Ingvar 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Bongderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Grillz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bongderson comes to the cage accompanied by Basement Jaxx - Raindrops (Doorly Remix). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Danny Bongderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jason Grillz!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bongderson has his takedown stuffed
and Bongderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bongderson tries for a takedown but Grillz circles away easily
and Grillz counters with a nice body shot.
Grillz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Bongderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grillz takes a swing at Bongderson's ribcage but misses.
Bongderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grillz as he avoids it easily.
Bongderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bongderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bongderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grillz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grillz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bongderson momentarily.
Bongderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grillz just misses with a punch to the body.
Bongderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grillz counters with a one-two to the body.
Grillz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bongderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grillz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bongderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grillz counters with a stiff right hand.
Bongderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Grillz counters with a two punch combo.
Bongderson is breathing heavily.
Bongderson looks for a takedown but Grillz sprawls well.
Grillz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bongderson shoots and misses
and Grillz counters with a two punch combo.
Grillz throws the left hand but Bongderson avoids the punch easily.
Bongderson with a poor takedown
enabling Grillz to counter with a crisp jab.
Bongderson with a poor takedown
and Grillz counters with a two punch combo.
Bongderson with a poor takedown
letting Grillz counter with a right hand.
Grillz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grillz cracks Bongderson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grillz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grillz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bongderson backwards.
Grillz working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bongderson blocking some punches.
Grillz struggles to land a body shot inside as Bongderson controls his hands.
Grillz throws a punch but it's blocked by Bongderson.
Bongderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grillz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bongderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grillz can't find room to land a body shot as Bongderson controls the action.
Grillz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bongderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grillz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bongderson's efforts to push away.
Grillz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grillz struggles to land a body shot inside as Bongderson controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grillz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grillz throws a punch but it's blocked by Bongderson.
Grillz is working Bongderson over against the cage.
Bongderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Grillz tries a body shot but Bongderson blocks it.
Bongderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grillz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grillz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grillz tries a body shot but Bongderson blocks it.
Grillz misses with the head strike.
Bongderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Danny Bongderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bongderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grillz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bongderson with a poor takedown
and Grillz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grillz loads up on a big right hand but Bongderson slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grillz fails to land with a series of punches.
Bongderson closes the distance and clinches up with Grillz, looking for a takedown. Bongderson pushes Grillz against the cage but Grillz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grillz lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bongderson has his takedown stuffed
and Grillz counters with a one-two to the body.
Grillz cracks Bongderson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grillz drives through and clinches with Bongderson against the cage.
Bongderson can't break the clinch.
Grillz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grillz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grillz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bongderson's elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grillz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bongderson's efforts to push away.
Grillz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Grillz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Grillz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bongderson dives in and grabs Grillz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grillz pushes down on Bongderson's head and hops out.
Bongderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Grillz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bongderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Grillz doesn't manage to clinch there - Bongderson circles away.
Grillz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bongderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grillz.
Bongderson tries for a takedown but Grillz circles away easily
letting Grillz counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Bongderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bongderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grillz circles away.
Bongderson shoots and misses
and Grillz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bongderson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A lazy left from Grillz finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bongderson fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bongderson with a poor takedown
and Grillz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grillz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grillz lands an uppercut.
Bongderson blocks an uppercut.
Bongderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Grillz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bongderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Grillz fails to land.
Jason Grillz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grillz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grillz misses with a body punch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bongderson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A short body shot lands from Grillz as the two fighters clinch.
Bongderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bongderson gets tackled into the cage by Grillz. Grillz maintains the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Grillz misses with a body punch.
Grillz 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!
Grillz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bongderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bongderson blocks a body shot from Grillz.
Grillz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grillz swings wildly with an uppercut but Bongderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bongderson blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grillz working aggressively here.
Bongderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A head punch on the inside from Grillz fails to land.
Grillz tries a body shot but Bongderson blocks it.
Grillz throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Grillz fails to land.
Bongderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grillz tries a body shot but Bongderson blocks it.
Grillz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bongderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bongderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Grillz counters with a stiff right hand.
No luck for Bongderson with that takedown attempt.
Grillz with a jab.
Bongderson with a poor takedown
and Grillz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bongderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grillz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bongderson is rocked!
Bongderson walks into a jab.
Oh Bongderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bongderson needs to keep his hands up - Grillz had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bongderson dodges the punch combination from Grillz.
Grillz doesn't manage to clinch there - Bongderson circles away.
Grillz moves into the clinch.
Grillz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bongderson's elbow.
Bongderson is looking to control Grillz's arms but Grillz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bongderson has his back to the cage.
Bongderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Bongderson blocking some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bongderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grillz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bongderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grillz throws a punch but it's blocked by Bongderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Grillz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Grillz scores with a nice strike.
Grillz just misses with a punch to the body.
Bongderson with a poor takedown
and Grillz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donk. Grillz catches Bongderson right on the button with a cross.
Bongderson with a poor takedown
and Grillz counters with a series of strikes. Bongderson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Horrible takedown by Bongderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Grillz which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Bongderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grillz jabs Bongderson right on the nose. Bongderson blinks but takes it well.
Bongderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bongderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grillz circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Grillz.
Grillz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bongderson momentarily.
Bongderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grillz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Grillz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bongderson backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grillz is working Bongderson over against the cage.
Grillz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grillz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grillz lands with a left to the head.
Grillz misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Grillz.
Grillz tries to throw a body punch but Bongderson avoids it by throwing Grillz back against the cage.
Grillz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grillz misses with some punches.
Bongderson blocking some punches.
Grillz works on Bongderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Grillz lands with a light punch inside.
Grillz misses with a body punch.
Grillz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grillz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bongderson backwards.
Jason Grillz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grillz tries to throw a body punch but Bongderson avoids it by throwing Grillz back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Grillz fails to land.
Bongderson takes a shot to the head.
Danny Bongderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bongderson looking to stall.
Bongderson can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Bongderson tries to break free but Grillz pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bongderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bongderson throws a right hand that Grillz ducks under and follows up with a left that Grillz also avoids with ease.
Grillz avoids the body shot from Bongderson.
Grillz with a nice cross.
Bongderson misses with a takedown
letting Grillz counter with a right hand.
Bongderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grillz circles away.
Grillz closes the distance and clinches.
Grillz misses with a body punch.
Grillz misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bongderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grillz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bongderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bongderson tries for a takedown but Grillz circles away easily
letting Grillz counter with a right hand.
Grillz connects with a nice looking jab.
Bongderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bongderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grillz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grillz lands with an overhand left.
Grillz might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bongderson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Grillz misses with a wild body shot.
Grillz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Grillz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grillz 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Grillz!
Jason Grillz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Azato Yasutsune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Stanfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Azato Yasutsune!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aaron Stanfield!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanfield misses with a straight left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stanfield checks a leg kick.
Yasutsune tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stanfield misses with a double jab.
Stanfield moves in looking to clinch but Yasutsune pushes him off.
Yasutsune takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yasutsune throws a head kick but Stanfield moves out of range.
Stanfield avoids a kick to the body.
Stanfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yasutsune has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stanfield.
Stanfield connects with the punch.
Good work by Stanfield as he checks the leg kick.
Stanfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yasutsune will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stanfield tries to clinch but Yasutsune is having none of it.
Yasutsune takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yasutsune takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yasutsune gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stanfield counters by clinching up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stanfield.
Stanfield breaks from the clinch.
Stanfield scores with a kick to the midsection.
A clash of legs there as Stanfield blocks the low kick.
Stanfield attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stanfield moves out of range of the leg kick from Yasutsune.
Aaron Stanfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yasutsune on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stanfield stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yasutsune.
Yasutsune pushes Stanfield away with a front kick.
Yasutsune fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stanfield.
Yasutsune is looking to slow Stanfield down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Yasutsune.
A head kick misses from Yasutsune.
Yasutsune tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune misses with a body kick.
Stanfield checks a low kick from Yasutsune.
Yasutsune moves out of range as Stanfield throws a body kick.
Yasutsune thumps Stanfield with a low kick.
Stanfield tries to land a front kick but Yasutsune steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stanfield feints a jab promting Yasutsune to slip. Stanfield then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yasutsune slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Yasutsune tries a head kick but it misses.
Yasutsune connects with an inside leg kick.
Yasutsune pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stanfield throws a wild body kick that Yasutsune sees coming a mile off.
Yasutsune misses with a low kick.
Yasutsune keeps Stanfield at a distance using the push kick.
Stanfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yasutsune swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yasutsune wants to slow Stanfield down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Yasutsune.
Yasutsune tries a knee to the head but Stanfield blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stanfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yasutsune backwards.
Stanfield lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yasutsune backwards.
Stanfield is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stanfield misses with the head strike.
Stanfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Yasutsune won't allow it.
Stanfield throws a head punch that misses.
Yasutsune misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stanfield.
Yasutsune tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune can't break the clinch.
Stanfield misses with the head strike.
Stanfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stanfield avoids a wild elbow strike from Yasutsune.
Stanfield has a couple of punches blocked by Yasutsune.
Stanfield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stanfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stanfield looking to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Stanfield.
Yasutsune tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stanfield avoids it.
Stanfield managing to block the knees to the body from Yasutsune.
Stanfield scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stanfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Stanfield.
Yasutsune blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yasutsune is trying to push Stanfield away but Stanfield has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stanfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yasutsune throws a wild body kick that Stanfield sees coming a mile off.
Yasutsune misses with a right hand
and Stanfield counters with a good low kick that Yasutsune was not able to check.
Stanfield throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yasutsune looks to land a body kick but Stanfield moved away.
Yasutsune is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stanfield.
Yasutsune avoids a kick to the body.
Yasutsune misses the shot to the body.
Stanfield tries to clinch up but Yasutsune circles away and keeps his distance.
Yasutsune misses with a body kick.
Yasutsune tries a low kick but Stanfield avoids it.
Yasutsune misses with a low kick.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune blocks the body kick.
Yasutsune throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stanfield moves out of range as Yasutsune throws a body kick.
Stanfield throws a wild body kick that Yasutsune sees coming a mile off.
Yasutsune looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yasutsune on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stanfield looks for the body kick but Yasutsune saw that one coming.
Yasutsune is looking to chop away at Stanfield's legs.
Stanfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stanfield, right into the meat.
Yasutsune circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stanfield tries to clinch up but Yasutsune circles away and keeps his distance.
Stanfield feints and then cracks Yasutsune's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yasutsune down.
Stanfield throws a push kick but Yasutsune slaps the foot to one side.
Yasutsune keeps the fight on the outside.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stanfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Yasutsune uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stanfield lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yasutsune backwards.
Yasutsune takes a shot to the head.
Stanfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yasutsune tries a knee to the head but Stanfield blocks it.
Stanfield landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stanfield scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stanfield misses with some punches.
Stanfield wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yasutsune has him pressed against the cage.
Stanfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune tries to circle away but Stanfield has him pinned against the cage.
Stanfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stanfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yasutsune lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stanfield's sensitive parts.
Yasutsune throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stanfield.
Stanfield scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stanfield throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stanfield throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yasutsune misses with a head kick.
Stanfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stanfield checks a leg kick.
Stanfield throws out a powerful jab.
A low kick from Yasutsune misses
and Stanfield counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stanfield tries to clinch up but Yasutsune circles away and keeps his distance.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Yasutsune throws a front kick that sends Stanfield stumbling back into the cage.
Stanfield clinches with his opponent.
Stanfield misses with some punches.
Stanfield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yasutsune is trying to break the clinch but Stanfield has him pressed against the cage.
Stanfield has a couple of punches blocked by Yasutsune.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stanfield.
Stanfield is trying to break the clinch but Yasutsune has him pressed against the cage.
Stanfield wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yasutsune blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Stanfield dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A head kick from Stanfield lands but Yasutsune takes it in his stride.
Yasutsune goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stanfield goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stanfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stanfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Yasutsune manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stanfield checks a leg kick.
Stanfield takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yasutsune lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Yasutsune finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yasutsune.
Stanfield bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yasutsune's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stanfield closes the distance and pushes Yasutsune back into the cage.
Stanfield wants to break free but Yasutsune has control.
Stanfield has a couple of punches blocked by Yasutsune.
Stanfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yasutsune bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Yasutsune fakes the leg kick and cracks Stanfield in the body.
Aaron Stanfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stanfield is breathing heavily.
Yasutsune swats away the attempt to clinch by Stanfield.
Yasutsune scores with a head kick.
Stanfield closes the distance and pushes Yasutsune back into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yasutsune manages to break the clinch.
Yasutsune misses with a head kick.
Stanfield avoids a kick to the body.
Yasutsune has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stanfield wants to clinch.
Yasutsune takes a swing at Stanfield's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune is looking to chop away at Stanfield's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yasutsune throws a head kick that misses.
Stanfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yasutsune looks for the body kick but Stanfield saw that one coming.
Stanfield looks to throw the jab but Yasutsune is out of range.
Stanfield's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yasutsune throws a low kick but Stanfield avoids it.
Stanfield tries to clinch but Yasutsune moves out of range.
Stanfield tries to clinch but Yasutsune moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yasutsune. Stanfield shrugs it off though.
Stanfield misses with a head kick.
Yasutsune tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stanfield tries to clinch up but Yasutsune circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stanfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yasutsune slips under a jab.
Yasutsune looks to land a right hand but Stanfield moved out of range.
Yasutsune attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stanfield throws a right hand that Yasutsune ducks under and follows up with a left that Yasutsune also avoids with ease.
Stanfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yasutsune paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yasutsune throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stanfield misses with a two punch combination.
Stanfield moves in looking to clinch but Yasutsune pushes him off.
Yasutsune closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yasutsune throws a low kick, looking for Stanfield's leg but Stanfield calmly moves out of range.
Stanfield lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yasutsune at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yasutsune. Yasutsune obviously looking to wear him down.
Yasutsune takes a swing at Stanfield's ribcage but misses.
Yasutsune misses with a kick to the body.
Stanfield scores with a punch to the head.
Stanfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Yasutsune manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stanfield throws out a leg kick but Yasutsune moves out of range and Stanfield only half commits.
Stanfield moves in looking to clinch but Yasutsune pushes him off.
Stanfield misses with a head kick.
Stanfield avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yasutsune misses with a leg kick
and Stanfield counters with a left and a right that stings Yasutsune.
Yasutsune throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yasutsune connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stanfield's hands.
Yasutsune looks to land a body kick but Stanfield moved away.
Yasutsune keeps the fight on the outside.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune throws a solid leg kick but Stanfield takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yasutsune.
Yasutsune throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stanfield.
Yasutsune takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Yasutsune tries a head kick but it misses.
Stanfield lands a head kick!
Yasutsune chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stanfield checks a leg kick.
Stanfield throws a series of punches but Yasutsune moves out of range.
Aaron Stanfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body kick there by Stanfield.
Stanfield checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yasutsune misses with a head kick.
Stanfield has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Yasutsune.
Stanfield lands a head kick!
Yasutsune dodges the punch combination from Stanfield.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield pushes Yasutsune away with a front kick.
Stanfield bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stanfield throws a push kick but Yasutsune slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick by Yasutsune misses
and Stanfield counters with a good, hard body kick but Yasutsune shrugs it off.
Stanfield scores with a nice strike.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yasutsune, right into the meat.
Stanfield throws a head kick that Yasutsune semi-blocks.
Yasutsune 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.
Stanfield checks a leg kick.
Stanfield lands with a cross.
Stanfield tries to clinch up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yasutsune lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stanfield has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stanfield and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stanfield throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Yasutsune misses with a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Stanfield.
Stanfield throws a hook to the side of Yasutsune's head but Yasutsune sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stanfield takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yasutsune walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stanfield.
Stanfield throws a wild body kick that Yasutsune sees coming a mile off.
Stanfield moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice body kick from Stanfield.
Stanfield throws a body kick that misses.
Yasutsune throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yasutsune missing with a left hand there. Stanfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yasutsune throws a front kick aimed at Stanfield's knee but Stanfield avoids it well.
Stanfield has closed the distance and engaged Yasutsune in a clinch.
Yasutsune has had enough of the clinch but Stanfield keeps him there for the moment.
Stanfield throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stanfield breaks the clinch.
Stanfield goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stanfield checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stanfield on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Yasutsune attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stanfield lands a head kick!
Yasutsune throws a leg kick
and Stanfield counters with a thumping low kick.
Yasutsune avoids the head kick by Stanfield.
Yasutsune misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stanfield closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yasutsune.
A bit of stalling here from Stanfield.
Stanfield working aggressively here.
Yasutsune breaks the clinch.
Yasutsune ducks under a wild hook from Stanfield.
Stanfield throws a nice looking combination but Yasutsune bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yasutsune wants to land a leg kick but Stanfield is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stanfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yasutsune circles away quickly and effectively.
Stanfield gets a clinch.
Stanfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stanfield is looking to clinch but Yasutsune is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Stanfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Yasutsune plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stanfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yasutsune.
Yasutsune keeps the fight on the outside.
Stanfield throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stanfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yasutsune tries to land a front kick but Stanfield steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stanfield fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yasutsune, pushing him back against the cage.
Yasutsune looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yasutsune is looking to control Stanfield's arms but Stanfield gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yasutsune has his back to the cage.
A short uppercut from Stanfield.
Yasutsune using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stanfield has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stanfield lands a nice uppercut.
Stanfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stanfield on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield being controlled against the cage.
Stanfield is trying to break the clinch but Yasutsune has him pressed against the cage.
Yasutsune using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stanfield has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stanfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Stanfield misses with some punches.
Stanfield has Yasutsune pressed against the cage, preventing Yasutsune from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stanfield misses with the head strike.
Stanfield misses with a punch to the body.
Stanfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stanfield misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stanfield.
Stanfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stanfield tries to break free but Yasutsune pushes him back against the cage.
Stanfield is trying to break the clinch but Yasutsune has him pressed against the cage.
Stanfield throws an elbow that misses.
Stanfield stalling in the clinch.
Yasutsune tries to land knees in the clinch but Stanfield avoids the damage to the body.
Yasutsune tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stanfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yasutsune blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stanfield.
Stanfield looking to stall.
Yasutsune tries to land knees in the clinch but Stanfield avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune blocks a body shot from Stanfield.
Stanfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yasutsune with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yasutsune blocks an uppercut.
Yasutsune leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Stanfield.
Stanfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Yasutsune controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stanfield.
Yasutsune blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stanfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Yasutsune uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield lands a right hand.
Aaron Stanfield seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stanfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stanfield has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stanfield breaks the clinch.
Yasutsune tries to land a front kick but Stanfield steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yasutsune tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stanfield is able to avoid easily.
Yasutsune keeps the fight on the outside.
Stanfield pushes Yasutsune away with a front kick.
Stanfield looks to throw a body kick
and Yasutsune counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stanfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stanfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yasutsune pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stanfield throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yasutsune throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stanfield throws a body kick the misses
and Yasutsune counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Stanfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yasutsune throws a front kick aimed at Stanfield's knee but Stanfield avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Stanfield.
Stanfield misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice body kick from Yasutsune.
Yasutsune moves out of range of the body kick.
Stanfield tries to clinch but Yasutsune is having none of it.
Stanfield throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yasutsune throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield is looking to clinch.
Yasutsune throws a sloppy head kick and Stanfield moves out of range easily.
Yasutsune looks to throw the jab but Stanfield is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yasutsune.
Yasutsune throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yasutsune throws a head kick that misses.
Stanfield clinches up with Yasutsune and pushes him back against the cage.
Stanfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stanfield misses with some punches.
Stanfield lands a shoulder strike.
Stanfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yasutsune tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yasutsune misses with a knee to the head.
Stanfield breaks from the clinch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield lands a front kick.
Stanfield is looking to clinch.
Stanfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Yasutsune misses.
Yasutsune connects with a solid leg kick.
Yasutsune misses with a low kick.
Yasutsune throws a push kick but Stanfield slaps the foot to one side.
Stanfield throws a series of strikes that have Yasutsune backpedaling.
Stanfield is looking to clinch but Yasutsune is avoiding it.
Stanfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Yasutsune circles away.
Good work by Stanfield as he checks the leg kick.
Stanfield gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Yasutsune counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stanfield's knee momentarily.
Stanfield throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune throws a leg kick but Stanfield sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stanfield throws a head kick but Yasutsune moves out of range.
Yasutsune tries a low kick but Stanfield avoids it.
Yasutsune scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yasutsune uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stanfield.
Yasutsune fakes the leg kick and cracks Stanfield in the body.
Stanfield misses with a head kick.
Yasutsune uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stanfield.
Yasutsune scores with a punch to the head.
Stanfield moves out of range as Yasutsune throws a body kick.
Stanfield is looking to clinch but Yasutsune is avoiding it.
Stanfield moves out of range as Yasutsune throws a body kick.
Stanfield's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yasutsune connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stanfield scrambles back to his feet.
Aaron Stanfield is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yasutsune tries to land a front kick but Stanfield steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stanfield fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yasutsune has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yasutsune fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stanfield is out of range.
Yasutsune misses with a wild body shot.
Stanfield tries to clinch up but Yasutsune circles away and keeps his distance.
Stanfield looks for the body kick but Yasutsune saw that one coming.
Stanfield moves out of range of the body kick.
Azato Yasutsune has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stanfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Yasutsune swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stanfield throws a series of punches but Yasutsune moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stanfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stanfield wants to clinch.
Stanfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Stanfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stanfield 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Stanfield!
Aaron Stanfield is the new lightweight champion!
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