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Rivals VIII: Dos Santos/Stouks PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenta Yamashita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshita Otsuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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152 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenta Yamashita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeshita Otsuma!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamashita drives through with a takedown into Otsuma's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Yamashita looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Otsuma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamashita looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Otsuma manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamashita is squirming around, avoiding Otsuma's attempts to control the action.
Otsuma avoids the attempt from Yamashita to control.
Otsuma looking to land elbow strikes but Yamashita uses the position to regain half guard.
Otsuma looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamashita holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Yamashita is trying to control but can't.
Yamashita looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamashita tries to roll over but Otsuma keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Otsuma trying to control from Yamashita's half guard. Yamashita has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Otsuma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yamashita controlling Otsuma's posture.
Otsuma engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Horrible takedown by Yamashita or perhaps it was just good defense by Otsuma which made him look bad.
Otsuma wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Otsuma. No joy for Yamashita on that attempt.
Otsuma lands a high kick!
Yamashita shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenta Yamashita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamashita changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Otsuma tries to avoid it but Yamashita manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Otsuma to the ground. Otsuma escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kenta Yamashita will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Otsuma pushes Yamashita up against the cage in a clinch.
Otsuma gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Yamashita regains guard.
Yamashita is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Yamashita is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Otsuma is aware though and is defending well.
Otsuma scoring with some ground and pound.
Otsuma scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yamashita preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Otsuma drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yamashita manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Otsuma has Yamashita in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otsuma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Otsuma being controlled here, momentarily.
Otsuma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yamashita content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Yamashita wants to control from the top but Otsuma keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yamashita closes the distance and clinches up with Otsuma, looking for a takedown. Yamashita pushes Otsuma against the cage but Otsuma circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Otsuma shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yamashita defends it nicely.
Otsuma scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Otsuma shoots in but no luck this time.
Otsuma is breathing heavily.
Otsuma fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamashita shoots for a double leg takedown but Otsuma sprawls well. He's pushed Yamashita's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Otsuma slaps away a takedown attempt from Yamashita, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenta Yamashita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Otsuma tries to clinch up.
Yamashita blocks the body kick.
Otsuma looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yamashita is fending him off so far but Otsuma persists. Nope, Yamashita circles away and we're back to standing.
Otsuma throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yamashita's waist but Yamashita gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Otsuma off to one side.
Yamashita shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Yamashita was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Yamashita sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Otsuma wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Yamashita's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kenta Yamashita will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Otsuma is defended easily by Yamashita.
Yamashita fails with a takedown attempt.
Otsuma rushes Yamashita and presses him up against the cage.
Yamashita lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Yamashita with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Otsuma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otsuma is trying to maintain the position but Yamashita is very close to passing his half guard.
Yamashita is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Otsuma tries to get to full guard but Yamashita has control of the leg.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Kenta Yamashita wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Yamashita tries to score a power double leg takedown but Otsuma sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yamashita somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamashita tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Otsuma swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenta Yamashita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Otsuma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Otsuma shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yamashita sprawls well. Yamashita wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Otsuma gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Otsuma as Yamashita shoots in.
No luck for Yamashita with that takedown attempt.
Yamashita really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Otsuma tries for a takedown but Yamashita sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Otsuma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otsuma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yamashita looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Otsuma is fending him off so far but Yamashita persists. Nope, Otsuma circles away and we're back to standing.
Otsuma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yamashita.
Otsuma closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yamashita to the mat! Yamashita manages to get full guard.
Otsuma would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Yamashita trying to control the position here.
Otsuma working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yamashita's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamashita is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Kenta Yamashita wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Yamashita blocks a head kick by Otsuma.
Otsuma thuds his shin into the meat of Yamashita's side.
Otsuma shoots in for a double leg but Yamashita sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Otsuma shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yamashita as he jumps to the side.
Yamashita fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Takeshita Otsuma.
I think Yamashita has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Takeshita Otsuma!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenichi Atoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sumi Tarynomo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atoshi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Samourai. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenichi Atoshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sumi Tarynomo!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atoshi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tarynomo to the ground. Atoshi is now in Tarynomo's guard.
Tarynomo controls Atoshi momentarily but Atoshi frees himself.
Atoshi postures up in Tarynomo's guard and throws a big left but Tarynomo blocks it.
Tarynomo looking to control.
Tarynomo wants to sweep here but Atoshi controlling him for the moment.
Atoshi controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Atoshi doesn't manage to clinch there - Tarynomo circles away.
Atoshi misses with a body shot.
Tarynomo dives in and grabs Atoshi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Atoshi pushes down on Tarynomo's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarynomo misses with a few strikes there.
Atoshi misses with a low kick.
Tarynomo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tarynomo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Atoshi lands with a good body shot.
Atoshi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tarynomo keeping full guard, as Atoshi tries to pass.
Atoshi cracks Tarynomo with a solid left hand.
Tarynomo being controlled here, momentarily.
Atoshi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atoshi throws a head kick that misses.
Tarynomo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Atoshi's calf.
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!
Atoshi shoots in and bounces Tarynomo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Atoshi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Atoshi trying to control but Tarynomo is working from the bottom.
Atoshi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tarynomo, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atoshi moves in looking to clinch but Tarynomo pushes him off.
Tarynomo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Atoshi keeps the fight on the outside.
Tarynomo misses with a body kick.
Tarynomo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Atoshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Atoshi moves out of range of the body kick from Tarynomo.
Tarynomo keeps Atoshi at a distance using the push kick.
Atoshi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tarynomo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Atoshi scrambles back to his feet.
Tarynomo lands an overhand right.
Tarynomo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Atoshi clinches up with Tarynomo and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Atoshi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarynomo tries to land a knee to the head but Atoshi blocks with his arms.
Tarynomo avoiding damage as Atoshi throws knees to the body.
Tarynomo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tarynomo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tarynomo looks gassed!
Atoshi has clasped his hands together around Tarynomo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarynomo can't do much from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tarynomo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Atoshi stands up and beckons Tarynomo to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenichi Atoshi 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.
Tarynomo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A low kick from Atoshi is predictable there
and Tarynomo counters with a head kick.
Tarynomo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Atoshi.
Atoshi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tarynomo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tarynomo prevents Atoshi from improving position.
Tarynomo gets back to half guard.
Atoshi decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Tarynomo does no damage.
Tarynomo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Tarynomo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarynomo avoids the attempt from Atoshi to control.
Tarynomo is breathing heavily.
Atoshi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Atoshi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Atoshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarynomo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tarynomo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Atoshi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarynomo has Atoshi pulled in close to control his posture.
Atoshi trying to control but Tarynomo is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Atoshi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kenichi Atoshi just wasn't active enough.
Tarynomo throws a low kick but Atoshi moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarynomo misses with a head kick.
Atoshi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tarynomo swivels and escapes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tarynomo!
Tarynomo tries to close the distance and clinch but Atoshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tarynomo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Atoshi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tarynomo!
Atoshi controlling the pace for now.
Atoshi with the ground and pound from mount.
Atoshi controlling from the full mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarynomo working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atoshi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tarynomo?
Atoshi raining down shots from the mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atoshi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tarynomo tries to lock up and control but Atoshi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tarynomo throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Atoshi is working for a guillotine from mount but Tarynomo frees his head quite easily.
Kenichi Atoshi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tarynomo is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenichi Atoshi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tarynomo tries to clinch but Atoshi moves out of range.
Atoshi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Atoshi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tarynomo wants to control but Atoshi postures up.
Tarynomo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Atoshi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Atoshi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tarynomo, who protects the arm well.
Atoshi has control of an arm but Tarynomo manages to advance to Atoshi's back!
Atoshi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tarynomo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarynomo is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atoshi moves into full guard.
Atoshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Atoshi, not yet.
Atoshi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Atoshi working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atoshi pulls Tarynomo in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tarynomo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tarynomo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Atoshi.
Atoshi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarynomo looking to control.
Atoshi stopping the sweep attempt from Tarynomo.
Atoshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tarynomo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sumi Tarynomo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Atoshi wants to control from the top but Tarynomo keeps moving.
Atoshi has gone for a leg lock! Tarynomo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Atoshi's guard.
Atoshi trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atoshi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Atoshi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tarynomo manages to get himself to full guard.
Tarynomo trying to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tarynomo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Atoshi escapes and throws Tarynomo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenichi Atoshi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Atoshi, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenichi Atoshi!
Kenichi Atoshi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Muaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Galloway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lee Muaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Justin Galloway!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muaka misses with a looping left.
Galloway closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Muaka striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Galloway looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Muaka is avoiding damage well.
Muaka tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Galloway sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Muaka is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Muaka is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Galloway's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galloway missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Muaka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galloway pulls his head out easily.
Muaka is looking for a sweep. Galloway is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Galloway missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Muaka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Galloway is looking for a kimura here.
Muaka is trying to maintain the position but Galloway is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galloway is working for a kimura but Muaka is defending it quite comfortably.
Galloway is trying to control. Muaka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Muaka gets back to full guard.
Galloway throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Muaka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Galloway trying to control the position from guard on top but Muaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muaka working a defensive guard here.
Muaka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Galloway's guard.
Muaka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Muaka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Muaka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Muaka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Muaka drops back, looking for a kneebar! Galloway looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Galloway looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Galloway!
Galloway looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Muaka is avoiding damage well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muaka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Galloway grinds an elbow into Muaka's temple.
Galloway stands up and beckons Muaka to his feet.
Galloway shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Muaka is breathing heavily.
Ground and pound from Galloway.
Galloway is thwarting Muaka's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galloway not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muaka moves into full guard.
Muaka looking to control but Galloway passes into half guard.
Galloway missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Galloway lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice strikes from Galloway there.
Galloway is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Muaka is just riding it out for now. Galloway eventually gives up the hold.
Galloway 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muaka punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Galloway dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Galloway keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee Muaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Galloway shoots in and gets a takedown into Muaka's guard.
Galloway throws a strike but Muaka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Galloway is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Muaka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Muaka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Muaka trying to control but Galloway is working from the bottom.
Galloway had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Muaka defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galloway avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Galloway keeping moving, preventing Muaka from controlling successfully.
Muaka has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Muaka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Muaka looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galloway working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Muaka.
Galloway is trying to keep Muaka in close.
Galloway keeping full guard, as Muaka tries to pass.
Galloway looking to control.
Muaka preventing the sweep.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Muaka tries to sprawl but Galloway drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Galloway is breathing heavily.
Galloway is working for a kimura but Muaka is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muaka is trying to control but can't.
Muaka tries to get to full guard but Galloway has control of the leg.
It looks like Galloway is going to stand back up.
Muaka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Galloway is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Muaka gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muaka tries to strike from the bottom.
Galloway is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Muaka has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Galloway is looking to defend but Muaka has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Galloway! Muaka pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Galloway taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lee Muaka!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rocky King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nori Fukyomoma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fukyomoma comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kung Fu Fighting, Carl Douglas kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Nori Fukyomoma looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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139 lbs
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Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rocky King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nori Fukyomoma!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fukyomoma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King shoots and misses
and Fukyomoma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fukyomoma tries to avoid it but King manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fukyomoma to the ground. Fukyomoma escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fukyomoma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
King really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Fukyomoma is trying to get back to full guard.
King tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fukyomoma knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fukyomoma missing with punches from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King not doing much here.
King looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fukyomoma is not content to let King control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Fukyomoma looks gassed!
Fukyomoma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukyomoma shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. King is trying to defend but Fukyomoma finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fukyomoma takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fukyomoma wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
King has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fukyomoma is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
King kicks Fukyomoma off and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukyomoma throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
King fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King rushes Fukyomoma and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
King shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fukyomoma as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fukyomoma as he jumps to the side.
Fukyomoma tries to clinch there but King circles away.
King throws a series of punches but Fukyomoma moves out of range.
Fukyomoma blocks a head kick by King.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fukyomoma avoids the head kick by King.
Fukyomoma displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from King.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky King 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.
King shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fukyomoma pinned against the cage. Fukyomoma gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rocky King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fukyomoma is fending him off so far but King persists. Nope, Fukyomoma circles away and we're back to standing.
King instigates a clinch.
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
King throws a head kick but Fukyomoma moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fukyomoma as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King has his takedown stuffed
and Fukyomoma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
King scores a takedown into full mount!
Fukyomoma is bucking up trying to escape but King cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
King looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
King tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Fukyomoma turns into him and now he's in King's guard.
Fukyomoma tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
Fukyomoma prevents King from getting back to his feet.
King will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fukyomoma is fighting to break King's control of his arms but King is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukyomoma is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fukyomoma trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Nori Fukyomoma hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
King shoots in looking for a takedown but Fukyomoma manages to keep the fight standing, pushing King's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
King looks to clinch
and Fukyomoma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fukyomoma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
King fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukyomoma moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
King shoots in but no luck this time.
Good shot there by Fukyomoma.
King shoots in but no luck this time.
King shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fukyomoma counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky King dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
King shoots in for a takedown but Fukyomoma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
King tries for a takedown but Fukyomoma circles away easily
and Fukyomoma counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No joy there for Fukyomoma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fukyomoma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fukyomoma stuffs the takedown attempt from King. King gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
King looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fukyomoma as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by King or perhaps it was just good defense by Fukyomoma which made him look bad.
Fukyomoma lands a head shot.
King fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rocky King is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
King takes one to the chin there.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King throws a combination. Fukyomoma tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rocky King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Fukyomoma. Those never looked like landing.
Fukyomoma tries to bum rush King with a series of wild strikes but King uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King has a takedown stuffed.
King tries for a takedown but Fukyomoma circles away easily
and Fukyomoma counters with a two punch combo.
King shoots in for a takedown but Fukyomoma shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukyomoma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
King is looking to clinch but Fukyomoma is avoiding it.
King tries for a takedown but Fukyomoma sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
King shoots in but Fukyomoma avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fukyomoma stalks King and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into King's face. King staggers backwards, shaken.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rocky King.
Well King has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky King!
A less than humble Rocky King misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aurelliano Bustamante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Manuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manuel comes into a darkened arena with his song building.
Seek and Destroy – Metallica Song Lyrics
target=blank>Seek and Destroy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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155 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aurelliano Bustamante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Manuel!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bustamante with a poor takedown
and Manuel counters with a series of strikes. Bustamante will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bustamante doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Manuel counters with a left and a right that stings Bustamante.
Bustamante misses with a takedown attempt
and Manuel counters with a series of strikes. Bustamante will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aurelliano Bustamante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bustamante is looking to clinch.
Bustamante has his takedown stuffed
and Manuel counters with a three punch combo that has Bustamante backing up. Bustamante nods at Manuel to acknowledge the strikes.
Bustamante tries to clinch but Manuel moves away
and Manuel counters with a one-two to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bustamante.
Bustamante manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Manuel on his heels. He'll look to pass Manuel's guard now, I'm sure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Manuel wants to stand up but Bustamante is controlling him.
Bustamante drops back, looking for a kneebar! Manuel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Manuel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Manuel!
Manuel tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Manuel working away.
Bustamante takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Manuel tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bustamante's legs.
Manuel lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bustamante is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Manuel has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Manuel sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bustamante is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bustamante struggling a bit here.
Bustamante regains half guard, as Manuel was trying to land strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Manuel wants to free his trapped foot but Bustamante is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Manuel is thwarting Bustamante's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel is looking to advance position but Bustamante won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bustamante makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bustamante.
Manuel won't allow Bustamante to get back to his feet.
Manuel is looking to advance position but Bustamante has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Bustamante with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bustamante looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bustamante lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bustamante thowing shots but they're missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manuel stops Bustamante from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Manuel will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bustamante tries for a takedown but Manuel circles away easily
and Manuel counters with a three punch combo that has Bustamante backing up. Bustamante nods at Manuel to acknowledge the strikes.
Manuel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manuel wants it to stay on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bustamante looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bustamante misses with a takedown
and Manuel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aurelliano Bustamante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bustamante with a lazy takedown attempt
and Manuel counters with a two punch combo.
Aurelliano Bustamante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manuel leaves Bustamante with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bustamante has his takedown stuffed
and Manuel counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bustamante with a poor takedown
and Manuel counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bustamante misses with a takedown
and Manuel counters with a left and a right that stings Bustamante.
No joy there for Manuel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bustamante is defended easily by Manuel.
Aurelliano Bustamante is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bustamante misses with a takedown
and Manuel counters with a one-two to the body.
Manuel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bustamante with a lazy takedown attempt
and Manuel counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bustamante doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Manuel counters with a three punch combo that has Bustamante backing up. Bustamante nods at Manuel to acknowledge the strikes.
Manuel throws a series of punches but Bustamante moves out of range.
Bustamante with a lazy takedown attempt
and Manuel counters with a left and a right that stings Bustamante.
Manuel misses with a double jab.
Bustamante slips a jab and a cross from Manuel.
Bustamante is looking to clinch.
Bustamante shoots and misses
and Manuel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bustamante shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Manuel counters with a series of strikes. Bustamante will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bustamante moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bustamante showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manuel.
Manuel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bustamante circles away quickly and effectively.
Manuel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bustamante fails with a takedown attempt.
Manuel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manuel is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manuel throws a nice looking combination but Bustamante bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jon Manuel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bustamante fails with a takedown attempt.
Bustamante gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Manuel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes from Manuel. Those never looked like landing.
Bustamante closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manuel circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bustamante shoots and misses
and Manuel counters with a series of strikes. Bustamante will be more careful next time no doubt.
Manuel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Manuel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bustamante tries to clinch but Manuel is having none of it.
Bustamante shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Manuel pinned against the cage. Manuel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bustamante with a lazy takedown attempt
and Manuel counters with a one-two to the body.
Bustamante misses with a takedown
and Manuel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aurelliano Bustamante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manuel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manuel swinging wildly here.
Bustamante has his takedown stuffed
and Manuel counters with a series of strikes. Bustamante will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jon Manuel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bustamante misses with a takedown
and Manuel counters with a three punch combo that has Bustamante backing up. Bustamante nods at Manuel to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manuel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bustamante has his takedown stuffed
and Manuel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Manuel throws a right hand that Bustamante ducks under and follows up with a left that Bustamante also avoids with ease.
Bustamante gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Manuel counters with a left and a right that stings Bustamante.
Manuel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuel throws a right and a left that Bustamante avoids nicely.
Bustamante misses with a right hand
and Manuel counters with a two punch combo.
Manuel swats away the attempt to clinch by Bustamante.
Manuel misses with a two punch combination.
Manuel fails to land with a series of punches.
Manuel fails to land with a series of punches.
Manuel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bustamante doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Manuel counters with a one-two to the body.
Bustamante closes the distance and clinches.
Manuel controlling the action here for a moment.
Bustamante looking for a takedown.
Manuel leaning against his opponent.
Bustamante has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Manuel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Manuel prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bustamante is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Manuel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bustamante is looking for a takedown.
Bustamante tries to score a body lock takedown but Manuel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aurelliano Bustamante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manuel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jon Manuel.
I've got Manuel 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Manuel!
A very excited looking Jon Manuel rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sly Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alan Martin has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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155 lbs
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25
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sly Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alan Martin!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Martin to the ground. Fox is now in Martin's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Martin working a defensive guard here.
Martin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Martin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Martin 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.
Martin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fox has passed into half guard!
Martin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Martin pulls Fox in close to prevent any damage.
Martin is looking for a triangle here but Fox uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin is looking for a sweep.
Fox scores with a couple of short elbows.
Martin is trying to improve his position.
Fox tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fox has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Martin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fox wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Martin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fox prevents Martin from improving his position.
Fox lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fox slips a nice elbow through Martin's hands, connecting with Martin's forehead.
Martin wants to get back to full guard.
Martin tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Fox has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin can't escape the position.
Fox putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fox with shots to the head and body - Martin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Martin is squirming around, avoiding Fox's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fox prevents Martin from getting the reversal.
Fox takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin wants to control but Fox is having none of it.
Martin gets back to half guard.
Martin trying to control here.
Martin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fox pulls his head out easily.
Fox wants to pass to mount but Martin is defending the position.
Martin gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martin is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Fox is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Martin scoring with some ground and pound.
Martin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Martin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fox is keeping the position for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin won't allow Fox to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alan Martin will probably get the nod.
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.
Martin lands a jab to Fox's midsection.
Martin tries to close the distance and clinch but Fox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martin.
Martin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fox counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Martin!
Fox in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Martin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Martin wants to control but Fox is having none of it.
Martin is looking to get to half guard.
Fox is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin tries to reverse the position but Fox maintains control.
Fox tries to control but Martin wriggling away.
Martin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin gets back to half guard.
Martin is trying to get back to full guard.
Fox is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Martin is working to get back to half guard.
Fox tries to control but Martin wriggling away.
Martin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox is landing with some decent strikes but Martin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fox trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fox takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Martin regains half guard.
Sly Fox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Martin is looking for a sweep. Fox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin looking for submissions off his back.
Fox is looking for a kimura here.
Martin is trying to maintain the position but Fox is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Martin!
Fox landing punches.
Martin can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fox trying to control but Martin is having none of it.
Martin is desperately trying to improve his position but Fox has a good base and remains in mount.
Martin tries to hold on but Fox postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fox raining down hammerfists from mount.
Martin is working to get back to half guard.
Fox trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fox lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin working to try and regain half guard.
Fox landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sly Fox dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Fox shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Martin is trying to defend but Fox finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Martin is refusing to be controlled, as Fox sits in half guard.
Martin wants to improve his position but Fox is controlling well.
Martin is pressing down on Fox's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Martin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fox has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Martin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fox lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Fox from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox passes Martin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fox prevents Martin from improving his position.
Martin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Martin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fox moves into full mount! Martin won't be happy about that!
Fox connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Martin is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Martin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martin shoots in and gets a takedown into Fox's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fox is trying to control the position but Martin postures up.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Fox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Fox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Martin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fox is trying to keep Martin in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fox manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Martin on his heels. He'll look to pass Martin's guard now, I'm sure.
Fox tries to free his leg and advance position but Martin is retaining full guard.
Fox wanted to stand there but Martin had control of the position.
Martin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fox is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Martin.
Martin is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox trying to control the position but Martin is working away.
Martin is looking for a sweep.
Martin is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Fox is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Fox looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Martin tries to lock up and control but Fox gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sly Fox.
I think Fox has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sly Fox!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matthieu Saunier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sangwo Kujiwara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saunier comes to the cage accompanied by Muse - Hysteria. This should be fireworks!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matthieu Saunier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sangwo Kujiwara!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kujiwara tries for a takedown but Saunier sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kujiwara shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saunier defends it nicely.
Saunier really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saunier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saunier throws a nice looking combination but Kujiwara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kujiwara takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Saunier is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saunier scores with a body shot.
Saunier lands a nice hook to Kujiwara's body. Kujiwara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kujiwara misses with a takedown attempt
and Saunier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matthieu Saunier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sangwo Kujiwara.
Saunier connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saunier lands with a good body shot.
Kujiwara tries for a takedown but Saunier circles away easily
and Saunier counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kujiwara is rocked!
Saunier fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Kujiwara out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Matthieu Saunier!
During a confident post fight interview, Matthieu Saunier 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between William Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milke Stouks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, William Dos Santos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Milke Stouks!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stouks feints and as Dos Santos raises his hands in defense, Stouks changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Stouks being controlled here momentarily.
Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dos Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Stouks is proving a slippery customer.
Dos Santos working for a triangle but Stouks defends it easily.
Stouks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stouks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stouks postures up.
Dos Santos has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Stouks is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dos Santos.
You can see the frustration on Dos Santos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stouks is trying to get an arm triangle but Dos Santos is defending well.
Stouks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dos Santos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Dos Santos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep.
Stouks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dos Santos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stouks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dos Santos can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stouks prevents Dos Santos from escaping the position.
Dos Santos is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Stouks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dos Santos is just riding it out for now. Stouks eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stouks is working for a kimura but Dos Santos is defending it quite comfortably.
Stouks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dos Santos tries to roll over but Stouks keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Santos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dos Santos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Milke Stouks will probably get the nod.
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.
Stouks scores with a takedown into Dos Santos's guard.
Dos Santos throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dos Santos looking to control.
Dos Santos is striking off his back. Stouks thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Stouks seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dos Santos is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Milke Stouks!
Milke Stouks is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Milke Stouks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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