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Yakusa CF XXII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ippo Makonouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ippo Makonouchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alistair Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makonouchi misses with a takedown attempt - Overeem sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Makonouchi closes the distance and pushes Overeem back into the cage.
Overeem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Overeem clinches up with Makonouchi and pushes him back against the cage.
Overeem scores with a shot to the side of Makonouchi's head.
It looks like Ippo Makonouchi has been cut.
Makonouchi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Overeem.
Makonouchi tries to land knees in the clinch but Overeem avoids the damage to the body.
Overeem gets underhooks to prevent Makonouchi's takedown attempt.
Makonouchi stops a takedown attempt from Overeem.
Stalling in the clinch from Overeem.
Overeem changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Makonouchi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ippo Makonouchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistair Overeem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makonouchi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Makonouchi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Overeem checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Overeem takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Makonouchi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Makonouchi tries to keep at a distance but Overeem has taken the fight into the clinch.
Makonouchi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Overeem.
Makonouchi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Makonouchi is working for takedown but Overeem is calmly controlling the position for now.
Overeem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Overeem tries to clinch up.
Makonouchi shoots in looking for a takedown. Overeem tries to sprawl out of it but Makonouchi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Overeem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makonouchi throws a head kick but Overeem moves out of range.
Makonouchi keeps the fight on the outside.
Makonouchi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Makonouchi jumps guard but Overeem turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Overeem pulls guard effortlessly.
Makonouchi looking to pass the guard.
Makonouchi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Overeem manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Overeem controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem is working for a guillotine from mount but Makonouchi frees his head quite easily.
Overeem controlling his opponent.
Overeem is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem has closed the distance and engaged Makonouchi in a clinch.
Makonouchi stalling in the clinch but Overeem improves position.
Makonouchi wants to break free but Overeem has control.
Makonouchi tries to land knees in the clinch but Overeem avoids the damage to the body.
Makonouchi misses with an elbow over the top.
Makonouchi has Overeem pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Overeem manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Overeem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Overeem slips a jab and a cross from Makonouchi.
Makonouchi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Overeem keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Makonouchi's efforts to push away.
Makonouchi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Overeem smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Overeem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ippo Makonouchi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Overeem moves into range and clinches up with Makonouchi.
Makonouchi looking to slow down the pace here.
Makonouchi is trying to push Overeem away but Overeem has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Overeem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses.
Alistair Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overeem tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Makonouchi swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Makonouchi.
Makonouchi gets tackled into the cage by Overeem. Overeem maintains the clinch.
Overeem is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Overeem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makonouchi gets a clinch.
Overeem breaks from the clinch.
Overeem fails to land with a series of punches.
Overeem clinches with his opponent.
Overeem keeps control of Makonouchi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Overeem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Makonouchi shoots for a double leg takedown but Overeem sprawls well. He's pushed Makonouchi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Makonouchi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ippo Makonouchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Overeem tries to score a power double leg takedown but Makonouchi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Overeem somewhat.
A shot to the liver by Makonouchi. Beautiful body shot.
Makonouchi blocks a head kick by Overeem.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Makonouchi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem has closed the distance and engaged Makonouchi in a clinch.
Makonouchi looking to slow down the pace here.
Overeem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makonouchi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Overeem manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Overeem pulls Makonouchi in close to prevent any damage.
Overeem has his feet on Makonouchi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makonouchi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Overeem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Overeem tries to clinch there but Makonouchi circles away.
Overeem throws a sloppy head kick and Makonouchi moves out of range easily.
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makonouchi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Overeem throws a head kick but Makonouchi moves out of range.
Makonouchi clinches up with Overeem and pushes him back against the cage.
Makonouchi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Overeem lands an elbow inside.
Overeem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ippo Makonouchi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Overeem gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makonouchi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Come on Overeem - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Makonouchi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Overeem has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Makonouchi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alistair Overeem seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Overeem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Overeem has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Makonouchi uses from the top position.
Overeem looking for a sweep. Not yet Overeem, not yet.
Overeem is breathing heavily.
Makonouchi trying to control but Overeem is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overeem has his hands on Makonouchi's head, controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makonouchi wants to stand and escape but instead Overeem has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Overeem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ippo Makonouchi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Overeem shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Makonouchi as he jumps to the side.
Overeem has closed the distance and engaged Makonouchi in a clinch.
Overeem wants a takedown but no success here.
Overeem manages to pull guard.
Makonouchi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Overeem is looking to sweep but instead, Makonouchi has passed into half guard.
Makonouchi wants to free his trapped foot but Overeem is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Makonouchi stands up out of the half guard.
Nice sprawl there from Overeem as Makonouchi shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makonouchi swats away the attempt to clinch by Overeem.
Overeem throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Makonouchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Overeem has managed to clinch.
Makonouchi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Overeem walks away with a smile on his face. Makonouchi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Overeem has closed the distance and engaged Makonouchi in a clinch.
Overeem goes for a takedown in the clinch but Makonouchi prevents it.
Ippo Makonouchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistair Overeem.
Makonouchi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Makonouchi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Overeem stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Makonouchi is trying to push Overeem away but Overeem has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Makonouchi's defenses.
Overeem gets control of Makonouchi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Overeem will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Makonouchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Overeem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Overeem lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Makonouchi!
Overeem looking to ground and pound but Makonouchi is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Overeem controlling the pace for now.
Makonouchi is looking to improve his position but Overeem isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Makonouchi because Overeem loaded up on that one.
Makonouchi flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Overeem thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poor strikes thrown by Overeem there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Makonouchi tries to hold on but Overeem pushes him away.
Overeem throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Overeem jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Makonouchi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Makonouchi throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Makonouchi.
Makonouchi shoots in for a takedown but Overeem shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Makonouchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Overeem moves away.
Overeem pushes Makonouchi up against the cage in a clinch.
Makonouchi is trying to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Overeem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makonouchi throws a low kick, looking for Overeem's leg but Overeem calmly moves out of range.
Ippo Makonouchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alistair Overeem is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Makonouchi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Overeem is fending him off so far but Makonouchi persists. Nope, Overeem circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Overeem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Overeem has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Overeem!
Alistair Overeem thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lope Bonafacio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Munson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Munson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lope Bonafacio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bobby Munson!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bonafacio checks a leg kick.
Bonafacio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bonafacio misses with a body shot.
Bonafacio shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Munson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bonafacio works over Munson with some ground and pound from guard.
Bonafacio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Munson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bonafacio has managed to get both his arms back between Munson's legs - danger averted.
Bonafacio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Munson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bonafacio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Munson keeping moving, preventing Bonafacio from controlling successfully.
Bonafacio working some strikes from top position.
Bonafacio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonafacio stands up over Munson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bonafacio stands up over Munson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munson keeping moving, preventing Bonafacio from controlling successfully.
Bonafacio throws a big elbow that misses.
Bonafacio tries to free his leg and advance position but Munson is retaining full guard.
Bonafacio postures up in Munson's guard and throws a big left but Munson blocks it.
Munson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bonafacio manages to pass to side control.
Bonafacio lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Munson manages to get to full guard.
Bonafacio throwing strikes from guard but Munson blocks nicely.
Bonafacio is looking to work some ground and pound but Munson has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonafacio wants to pass the guard but Munson is keeping the position.
Bonafacio postures up in Munson's guard and throws a big left but Munson blocks it.
Bonafacio postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bonafacio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bonafacio throws a strike but Munson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bonafacio is on top in guard.
Bonafacio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Munson is keeping the position for now.
Munson looking to control.
Bonafacio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonafacio slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bonafacio throws a strike but Munson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Munson looking to sit in guard and control but Bonafacio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Munson keeping moving, preventing Bonafacio from controlling successfully.
Munson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bonafacio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Munson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bonafacio with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonafacio cracks Munson with a solid left hand.
Munson working a defensive guard here.
Munson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bonafacio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bonafacio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bonafacio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bonafacio lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munson trying to keep a closed guard but Bonafacio is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bonafacio throws a big elbow that misses.
Bonafacio is in close to Munson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lope Bonafacio dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Munson is looking to clinch.
Bonafacio misses with a wild body shot.
Bonafacio looks to score with a jab to the body but Munson is just out of range.
Bonafacio changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Munson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bonafacio cracks Munson with a big elbow.
Check out the look on Bonafacio's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sloppy strikes there by Bonafacio.
Bonafacio landing strikes.
Bonafacio lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Munson down.
Munson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonafacio landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Munson is still in real trouble! Can Bonafacio finish him?
Bonafacio cracks Munson with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Bonafacio immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Munson is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Bonafacio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lope Bonafacio!
Lope Bonafacio thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinji Takahara (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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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, George Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinji Takahara!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Takahara. No joy for Robinson on that attempt.
Takahara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Robinson as he jumps to the side.
A head kick misses from Takahara.
Robinson misses with a takedown attempt
and Takahara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takahara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown by Robinson or perhaps it was just good defense by Takahara which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takahara.
Robinson drops his hands momentarily and Takahara needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Robinson just on the top of the head. Robinson drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Robinson - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Shinji Takahara!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kuririn Kame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andersonnen Chailva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andersonnen Chailva will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kuririn Kame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andersonnen Chailva!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chailva.
Chailva lands a nice shot that snaps Kame's head back.
Chailva throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick from Chailva lands but Kame takes it in his stride.
Andersonnen Chailva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chailva.
Chailva misses with a few strikes there.
Chailva misses with a few strikes there.
Chailva shoots in and gets a takedown into Kame's guard.
Kame has his feet on Chailva's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Chailva scores with a three punch combo!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kame is defended easily by Chailva.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chailva fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kame slips a jab and a cross from Chailva.
Chailva misses with a wild combination.
Chailva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chailva misses with the combination.
Chailva throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Chailva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kame's head backwards.
Kame on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Chailva delivers a nice body kick.
Chailva misses with a series of wild punches.
Chailva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chailva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chailva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chailva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chailva wants it to stay on the feet.
Kame gets a takedown into half guard.
Kame 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chailva is looking to escape.
Kame is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chailva defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kame has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Chailva defend it? Kame steps over the head and cranks it - Chailva is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kame!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kuririn Kame!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yoshi Kenshin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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26
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshi Kenshin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gabriel Parker!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenshin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Parker shoots in but no luck this time.
Kenshin lands a two punch combo.
Parker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Parker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yoshi Kenshin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Parker.
Kenshin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Parker misses with a takedown
and Parker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Parker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Parker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kenshin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kenshin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Parker at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Kenshin as Parker shoots in.
Parker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kenshin tries to avoid it but Parker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kenshin to the ground. Kenshin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Parker looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenshin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Parker slips a jab and a cross from Kenshin.
Kenshin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gabriel Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenshin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Parker shoots for a takedown but Kenshin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A shot to the liver by Kenshin. Beautiful body shot.
Some wild striking there from Kenshin.
Kenshin fails to land with a series of punches.
Parker tries for a takedown but Kenshin circles away easily
and Kenshin counters with a nice body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Parker.
Parker shoots for a double leg takedown but Kenshin sprawls well. He's pushed Parker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yoshi Kenshin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker has his takedown stuffed
and Kenshin counters with a right hand to the body.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kenshin is looking to wear down Parker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Parker closes the distance and clinches up with Kenshin, looking for a takedown. Parker pushes Kenshin against the cage but Kenshin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kenshin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parker circles away quickly and effectively.
Parker has his takedown stuffed
and Kenshin counters with a series of strikes. Parker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kenshin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kenshin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parker circles away quickly and effectively.
Kenshin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenshin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker with a poor takedown
and Kenshin counters with a three punch combo that has Parker backing up. Parker nods at Kenshin to acknowledge the strikes.
Kenshin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Parker eats them both and turns towards Kenshin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Parker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kenshin circles away.
Parker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Kenshin counter with a right hand.
Kenshin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kenshin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kenshin works over Parker's head and body with a nice combination.
Kenshin misses with a two punch combination.
Parker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Parker shoots and misses
and Kenshin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Parker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kenshin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Kenshin. Those never looked like landing.
Kenshin is working the combinations to good effect here.
Parker tries for a takedown but Kenshin circles away easily
and Kenshin counters with a series of strikes. Parker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Parker dodges the punch combination from Kenshin.
Parker shoots in but Kenshin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Parker shoots in looking for a takedown. Kenshin tries to sprawl out of it but Parker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kenshin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kenshin scores with a one two! Parker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No joy there for Kenshin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Kenshin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Parker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kenshin as he avoids it easily.
Yoshi Kenshin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kenshin counters with a series of strikes. Parker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kenshin throws a right hand that Parker ducks under and follows up with a left that Parker also avoids with ease.
Parker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yoshi Kenshin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Parker.
No joy there for Kenshin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Parker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kenshin circles away.
Kenshin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Parker fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Parker with that takedown attempt.
Parker is breathing heavily.
Kenshin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Parker avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenshin misses with a double jab.
Kenshin misses with the combination.
Parker shoots in looking for a takedown. Kenshin tries to sprawl out of it but Parker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kenshin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Parker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kenshin.
Kenshin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A lazy left from Kenshin finds it's target.
Parker moves forwards but Kenshin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker fails with a takedown attempt.
Kenshin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kenshin lands a two punch combo.
Kenshin throws a right hand that Parker ducks under and follows up with a left that Parker also avoids with ease.
Parker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Parker is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kenshin is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Parker.
Kenshin lands a two punch combo.
Parker shoots in and drives through. Kenshin sprawls well.
Parker looks for a takedown but Kenshin sprawls well.
Parker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kenshin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenshin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Parker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kenshin counters with a straight right hand.
Parker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kenshin counters with a straight right hand.
Kenshin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Parker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kenshin counters with a left and a right that stings Parker.
Kenshin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Parker eats them both and turns towards Kenshin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Parker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kenshin swivels and escapes.
Kenshin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenshin stuns Parker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
No joy there for Kenshin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but Kenshin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kenshin looks to land a combination. Parker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A nice combination there by Kenshin.
Kenshin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but Kenshin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Parker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kenshin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kenshin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Kenshin dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kenshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
Parker shoots for a double leg takedown but Kenshin sprawls well. He's pushed Parker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown by Parker or perhaps it was just good defense by Kenshin which made him look bad.
Kenshin lands a two punch combo.
Parker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yoshi Kenshin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Parker.
A right-left combo lands from Kenshin.
Parker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kenshin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Parker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but Kenshin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Parker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Parker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Parker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Kenshin scores with a four punch combination!
Parker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but Kenshin shows good takedown defense.
Good exchange - Kenshin coming out on top.
Kenshin throws a one two combo.
Kenshin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Kenshin.
Parker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kenshin as he avoids it easily.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but Kenshin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kenshin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Parker momentarily.
Kenshin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Parker shoots in looking for a takedown but Kenshin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Parker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kenshin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenshin stuffs the takedown.
Kenshin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kenshin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Parker back to the cage. Kenshin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kenshin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Parker might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kenshin has got the better of the exchanges.
Parker has his takedown stuffed
and Kenshin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Parker has a takedown stuffed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Kenshin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kenshin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parker circles away quickly and effectively.
Kenshin stuffs the takedown attempt from Parker. Parker gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker tries for a takedown but Kenshin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yoshi Kenshin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kenshin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Parker is defended easily by Kenshin.
Parker dodges the punch combination from Kenshin.
Kenshin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Parker's head.
Parker dodges the punch combination from Kenshin.
Parker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kenshin defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Kenshin as Parker shoots in.
Kenshin lands a lovely overhand right.
Parker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kenshin digs a good hook to Parker's body.
Kenshin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Parker.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenshin throws a combination. Parker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gabriel Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenshin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshi Kenshin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kenshin 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshi Kenshin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Callum Elliot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Endo Hattori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Endo Hattori will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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20
182 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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184 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Callum Elliot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Endo Hattori!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Hattori. Those never looked like landing.
Elliot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hattori.
Elliot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hattori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Elliot counters with a nice body kick.
Hattori chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Elliot can pounce on him.
Hattori looks gassed!
A swing and a miss from Elliot.
Hattori takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elliot throws a sloppy head kick and Hattori moves out of range easily.
Elliot misses with a body kick.
Elliot tries to land a front kick but Hattori steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hattori slips a straight right by Elliot.
Hattori throws a nice looking combination but Elliot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Elliot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hattori.
Elliot throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hattori takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hattori looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Elliot scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Elliot.
Elliot scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliot throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hattori takes one on the button.
Hattori is rocked!
Elliot lands a brutal uppercut that launches Hattori off his feet! Hattori tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Callum Elliot!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Idi Amin Dada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Weed Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weed Kush has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Idi Amin Dada's chin.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Idi Amin Dada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Weed Kush!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dada.
Dada closes the distance and clinches up with Kush, looking for a takedown. Dada pushes Kush against the cage but Kush circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kush shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dada counters with a left and a right that stings Kush.
Dada shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kush's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dada postures up in Kush's guard and throws a big left but Kush blocks it.
Kush avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kush looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dada trying to control the position from guard on top but Kush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dada.
Dada trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dada throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kush works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dada throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dada forces his way into half guard.
Dada slips a nice elbow through Kush's hands, connecting with Kush's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dada looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kush looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dada not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dada lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dada lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kush looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Dada there.
Dada working the head and body with strikes.
Dada not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dada missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dada is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dada thows a huge punch but Kush dodges it nicely.
Dada content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dada lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dada is looking to advance position but Kush won't allow it.
Dada working over Kush with some ground and pound. Kush looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kush on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dada working over Kush with some ground and pound. Kush looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dada seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dada is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kush is rocked!
Dada lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Kush quite badly. Kush pulls Dada in close trying to recover. Dada postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Kush on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Kush doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Idi Amin Dada!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nurlan Mustafin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Nastula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Nurlan Mustafin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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255 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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233 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nurlan Mustafin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pavel Nastula!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nastula shoots for a double leg takedown but Mustafin sprawls well. He's pushed Nastula's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mustafin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nastula is trying to stand up here but Mustafin is controlling him well.
Nastula is trying to maintain the position but Mustafin is very close to passing his half guard.
Mustafin slips a nice elbow through Nastula's hands, connecting with Nastula's forehead.
Mustafin slips a nice elbow through Nastula's hands, connecting with Nastula's forehead.
Mustafin seems to be working for a kimura but Nastula defends the submission attempt.
Nastula is refusing to be controlled, as Mustafin sits in half guard.
Nastula is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustafin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nastula tries to roll over but Mustafin keeps him under control.
Nastula missing with punches from the bottom.
Nastula wants to control but Mustafin is keeping busy.
Nastula might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mustafin kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mustafin not doing much here.
Mustafin is looking for a kimura but Nastula is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mustafin to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustafin stalling.
Nastula is looking to control Mustafin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nastula avoid being mounted?
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mustafin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nastula is trying to defend but Mustafin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mustafin decides to return to a standing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mustafin tries to clinch there but Nastula circles away.
Mustafin pushes Nastula away with a front kick.
Nastula looks gassed!
Mustafin fails with the takedown.
Mustafin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nastula has time to react.
Mustafin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nastula circles away.
Mustafin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Mustafin punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mustafin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustafin controlling the pace for now.
Mustafin lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Mustafin.
Mustafin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nastula is surviving well by controlling Mustafin's body position as best he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mustafin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nastula is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nurlan Mustafin 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.
Mustafin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nastula sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mustafin somewhat.
Mustafin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mustafin swings for the body but Nastula moves out of range.
Mustafin lands a high kick!
Mustafin gets the takedown into side control.
Mustafin stands up and beckons Nastula to his feet.
A combination from Mustafin does no damage.
Mustafin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustafin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mustafin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for Nastula with that takedown attempt.
Mustafin lands a high kick!
Mustafin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nastula works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nastula not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nastula wants to sweep here but Mustafin controlling him for the moment.
Mustafin looking to pass the guard.
Mustafin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustafin chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nastula controls Mustafin momentarily but Mustafin frees himself.
Mustafin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mustafin stuffs the takedown.
Mustafin throws a head kick that Nastula semi-blocks.
Mustafin has closed the distance and engaged Nastula in a clinch.
Nastula letting Mustafin take a breather here.
Mustafin jumps into guard, dragging Nastula to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nastula is fighting to break Mustafin's control of his arms but Mustafin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mustafin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nastula is standing up over Mustafin. Mustafin looks to escape but Nastula dives into side control.
Nastula goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mustafin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nastula but great work by Mustafin.
Mustafin trying to control the position but Nastula is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustafin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
A lull in the action here as Mustafin stalls from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mustafin has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mustafin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nastula's waist but Nastula gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mustafin off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nurlan Mustafin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nastula shoots in but Mustafin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mustafin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nurlan Mustafin dominated that second round.
That's time! Mustafin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mustafin scores a takedown into full mount!
Nastula working to try and regain half guard.
Nastula wants to control but Mustafin is having none of it.
Mustafin tries to control but Nastula wriggling away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mustafin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mustafin controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nastula can't escape the position.
Nastula takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mustafin trying to control but Nastula is having none of it.
Nastula is looking to improve his position but Mustafin isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nastula is squirming around, avoiding Mustafin's attempts to control the action.
Nastula is trying to escape the mount.
Mustafin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mustafin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mustafin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nastula tries to control Mustafin's body but Mustafin pushes him off. Nastula squirms to his side and now Mustafin has his back!
Nastula grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mustafin's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Nurlan Mustafin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mustafin trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Nastula doesn't escape.
Nastula is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Mustafin looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nastula is trying to get back to his feet but Mustafin has full control of the position and if anything, Nastula has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Nastula is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mustafin controlling the positon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nurlan Mustafin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mustafin 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nurlan Mustafin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blink Deathgrip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blink Deathgrip will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Xavier!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Blink Deathgrip!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deathgrip walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Xavier checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Deathgrip fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Deathgrip lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Deathgrip throws out a loose jab but Xavier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deathgrip shoots for a double leg takedown but Xavier sprawls well. He's pushed Deathgrip's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Xavier is looking to clinch but Deathgrip is avoiding it.
Xavier moves out of range as Deathgrip strikes.
Xavier blocks a leg kick.
Deathgrip lands a jab to Xavier's midsection.
Deathgrip misses with a takedown
and Xavier holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
James Xavier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blink Deathgrip.
Xavier crunches a lovely knee into Deathgrip's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Deathgrip in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Deathgrip looks gassed!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Xavier obliges.
Xavier scores with a knee to the head.
Xavier with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Deathgrip tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Xavier smiles and moves away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Xavier enables Deathgrip to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Xavier manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xavier looking for a sweep. Not yet Xavier, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Xavier controlling the position.
Deathgrip drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Xavier manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Deathgrip has Xavier in his guard.
Deathgrip keeping moving, preventing Xavier from controlling successfully.
Xavier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Xavier wants to control from the top but Deathgrip keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier won't allow Deathgrip to sweep him here.
Xavier throwing strikes but missing.
Deathgrip wants to sweep here but Xavier controlling him for the moment.
Xavier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deathgrip is keeping the position for now.
Xavier trying to control the position from guard on top but Deathgrip is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. James Xavier wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Deathgrip shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Deathgrip scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Deathgrip shoots in and drives through. Xavier sprawls well.
Deathgrip throws a low kick but Xavier moves out of range easily.
Deathgrip dives in and grabs Xavier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Xavier pushes down on Deathgrip's head and hops out.
Deathgrip closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Xavier quickly recovers to half guard.
Xavier is doing well to control the position and prevent Deathgrip from advancing to side control.
Deathgrip is keen to just control but Xavier is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xavier trying to control but Deathgrip postures up.
Xavier moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Xavier dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Deathgrip waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xavier.
Xavier clinches with his opponent.
Deathgrip blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Deathgrip has Xavier pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Deathgrip pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Xavier tumbling to the mat - Deathgrip dives into Xavier's guard.
Deathgrip passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Deathgrip misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Xavier is looking for a sweep.
Xavier sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deathgrip throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xavier tries to roll over but Deathgrip keeps him under control.
Xavier is trying to control but can't.
James Xavier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier regains full guard. Nicely done.
Xavier pulls Deathgrip in close to prevent any damage.
Deathgrip looking to pass the guard.
Xavier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deathgrip is one step ahead there.
Deathgrip trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deathgrip wants to control from the top but Xavier keeps moving.
Xavier is trying to control the position but Deathgrip postures up.
Xavier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deathgrip is one step ahead there.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Deathgrip misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deathgrip closes this distance looking for a takedown but Xavier circles away.
Deathgrip fails to land the takedown.
Deathgrip scores with a jab to the head.
Xavier avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Deathgrip lands with an overhand left.
Deathgrip fails to land the takedown.
James Xavier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blink Deathgrip.
Deathgrip misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier wants to clinch up but Deathgrip keeps it at a distance.
Deathgrip tests Xavier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Deathgrip with a jab.
Deathgrip shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Xavier counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Xavier landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Xavier trying to land knees to the body.
Xavier with a knee to the head.
It looks like Blink Deathgrip has been cut.
Deathgrip tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Xavier smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier tries to clinch but Deathgrip moves out of range.
Deathgrip keeps the fight on the outside.
Deathgrip tries to work over Xavier's front leg with a kick but Xavier checks it.
Xavier tries to clinch but Deathgrip moves out of range.
Deathgrip swats away the attempt to clinch by Xavier.
Xavier looks to clinch
so Deathgrip counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xavier keeping moving, preventing Deathgrip from controlling successfully.
Deathgrip looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blink Deathgrip showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Blink Deathgrip's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Xavier leaves Deathgrip with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blink Deathgrip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deathgrip throws a hook but Xavier blocks it.
Deathgrip shoots in but Xavier avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Deathgrip has a takedown stuffed.
James Xavier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blink Deathgrip.
Xavier slaps away a takedown attempt from Deathgrip, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Xavier keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deathgrip shoots in looking for a takedown but Xavier manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Deathgrip's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Deathgrip shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Xavier sprawls well. Xavier wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Deathgrip gets slowly back to his feet.
James Xavier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deathgrip takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Deathgrip tries a low kick but Xavier avoids it.
Deathgrip displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Deathgrip with a lazy takedown attempt
and Xavier counters by moving into the clinch.
Deathgrip drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Deathgrip tries to pull guard but Xavier forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Xavier misses with a knee strike.
Deathgrip jumps guard but Xavier turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Deathgrip goes for a takedown in the clinch but Xavier prevents it.
Xavier taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Deathgrip takes a knee right on the jaw!
Deathgrip is looking to take this one to the mat.
Xavier connects with a nasty looking knee right to Deathgrip's face.
Xavier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Deathgrip is defending well for now.
Deathgrip takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xavier unloads a knee to the mid-section. Deathgrip lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Come on Xavier - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier misses with a knee strike.
Deathgrip drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Xavier gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Xavier tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Xavier with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Deathgrip escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deathgrip misses with a straight right.
Deathgrip misses with an uppercut.
Deathgrip doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Xavier counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Xavier tries to land a knee to the head but Deathgrip blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Xavier putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Deathgrip in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Xavier misses with a knee strike.
Xavier landing knees to the head.
Xavier with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Xavier with a knee to the head.
Xavier has Deathgrip pressed against the cage.
Xavier gets underhooks to prevent Deathgrip's takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Deathgrip's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Xavier stops a takedown attempt from Deathgrip.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Come on Xavier - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Knees in the clinch landing for Xavier.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xavier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Xavier clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Blink Deathgrip's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Deathgrip throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deathgrip doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Xavier moves into the clinch.
Xavier unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Xavier tries to land a knee to the head but Deathgrip blocks with his arms.
Xavier using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Deathgrip has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Xavier working Deathgrip over with knees to the body.
Xavier connects with a knee to the head.
Deathgrip being controlled against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xavier tries a knee to the head but Deathgrip blocks it.
Xavier tries a knee to the head but Deathgrip blocks it.
Xavier gets underhooks to prevent Deathgrip's takedown attempt.
Deathgrip is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deathgrip goes for a takedown in the clinch but Xavier prevents it.
James Xavier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blink Deathgrip.
Deathgrip has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Xavier unloads a knee to the mid-section. Deathgrip lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Xavier tries a knee to the head but Deathgrip blocks it.
Xavier landing knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Xavier tries a knee to the head but Deathgrip blocks it.
Xavier unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Xavier landing knees to the body.
Xavier misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xavier landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Xavier scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier landing knees to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Xavier.
Xavier utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Xavier controlling the action here for a moment.
Deathgrip has picked Xavier up - he's going for a ride! Deathgrip dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Xavier is looking for a sweep. Deathgrip is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Xavier is concentrating on defense, preventing Deathgrip from advancing position.
Xavier is looking for a sweep. Deathgrip is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Xavier gets back to full guard.
Xavier controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Xavier controlling Deathgrip's posture.
Deathgrip thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Deathgrip trying to control the position from guard on top but Xavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xavier is pulling down on Deathgrip's head. It's preventing any offense from Deathgrip, at least for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. James Xavier wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Deathgrip tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Xavier swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deathgrip tries for a takedown but Xavier circles away easily
and Xavier counters by clinching up.
Xavier tries a knee to the head but Deathgrip blocks it.
James Xavier has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Xavier tries a knee to the head but Deathgrip blocks it.
Xavier landing knees to the head.
Deathgrip jumps guard but Xavier turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Xavier throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Deathgrip blocks it with crossed arms.
Xavier misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deathgrip is looking for a takedown.
Deathgrip is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Xavier is defending well.
Xavier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Deathgrip is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Xavier had his way with Blink Deathgrip in that round.
The cut man is working on Blink Deathgrip's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Deathgrip throws out a loose jab but Xavier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deathgrip fails to land the takedown.
Xavier tries to clinch but Deathgrip is having none of it.
Deathgrip shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Xavier as he jumps to the side.
Deathgrip looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
James Xavier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blink Deathgrip.
Deathgrip is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Deathgrip shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Xavier holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Xavier missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier tries to land a knee to the head but Deathgrip blocks with his arms.
Xavier with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Deathgrip is rocked!
Xavier lands a big knee to the head and Deathgrip goes down! Xavier pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Xavier!
James Xavier retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking James Xavier 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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