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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe McGaleb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Piotrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGaleb kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZnhuOEUFXA. Robert Piotrowski will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe McGaleb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Robert Piotrowski!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGaleb shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Piotrowski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McGaleb loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Piotrowski keeping moving, preventing McGaleb from controlling successfully.
Piotrowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGaleb is pushing down on Piotrowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Piotrowski is fighting to maintain full guard but McGaleb has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGaleb has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Piotrowski defend it? McGaleb steps over the head and cranks it - Piotrowski is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for McGaleb!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe McGaleb!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Argo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quinton Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Argo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Quinton Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Argo looks to clinch
and Jackson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Argo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
Let's hope that Jackson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Quinton Jackson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jackson trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Quinton Jackson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Argo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Argo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jackson passes into half guard.
Argo is breathing heavily.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Quinton Jackson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Argo darts in trying to clinch
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Argo fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jackson won't allow Argo to get back to his feet.
Jackson 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marcus Argo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Argo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Argo shows good takedown defense.
Marcus Argo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Jackson.
Jackson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Argo did well to prevent Jackson getting side control.
Jackson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like Jackson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Argo is looking to escape.
Jackson content to control rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Quinton Jackson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Argo is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Argo circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Argo. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Quinton Jackson.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Argo circles away.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Argo shows good takedown defense.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Argo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jackson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Argo!
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!
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Argo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Argo tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Argo avoids it really well and circles away.
Argo pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Argo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marcus Argo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Jackson.
Argo misses with a knee strike.
Jackson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson controlling the action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jackson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Argo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Argo, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Argo against the cage but Argo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Argo swivels and escapes.
Argo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Argo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Argo tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Argo doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Marcus Argo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Argo tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Argo is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Quinton Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Argo is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Quinton Jackson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Argo but Argo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Argo sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Argo doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Argo closes the distance looking to clinch
so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jackson pushing down on Argo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Quinton Jackson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Argo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Argo wants to clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Argo tries to clinch but Jackson moves away
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Quinton Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Quinton Jackson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Argo swivels and escapes.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Quinton Jackson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Argo tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Argo is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Argo avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Argo tries to clinch up.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Argo but Argo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Argo tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Argo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quinton Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Quinton Jackson!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Quinton Jackson!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Quinton Jackson!
Quinton Jackson wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yoon Chung Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Faulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faulk has chosen Holy Diver-Dio as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ryan Faulk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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151 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoon Chung Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryan Faulk!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faulk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kim.
Faulk fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kim sprawls well initially but Faulk persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Faulk scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Faulk thows a huge punch but Kim dodges it nicely.
Faulk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Faulk slips a nice elbow through Kim's hands, connecting with Kim's forehead.
Faulk thows a huge punch but Kim dodges it nicely.
Kim trying to control but Faulk postures up.
Kim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kim is looking to escape.
Kim looking for submissions off his back.
Kim looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kim controlling the position well.
Kim wants to control but Faulk is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faulk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kim's head.
Kim has hold of Faulk's hands but Faulk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Faulk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kim looking for submissions off his back.
Kim is breathing heavily.
Faulk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Faulk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Faulk.
Faulk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faulk scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Faulk looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kim wants to get back to full guard.
Kim trying to control here.
Faulk working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faulk working the head and body with strikes.
Faulk prevents Kim from standing back up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Faulk connects with a nice short shot to Kim's temple.
Kim is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Faulk scores with a couple of nice shots.
Faulk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kim is looking for a sweep. Faulk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Faulk looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kim has hold of Faulk's hands but Faulk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Faulk is nestled in close to Kim, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim is in trouble now - Faulk has advanced to mount!
Kim taking shots to the head.
Kim is trying to escape the mount.
Faulk scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kim?
Kim is rocked!
Faulk lands a nice shot to the head.
Oh Kim is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Faulk with shots to the head and body - Kim looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Faulk! Kim is hurt baaadly! Faulk is firing away with more strikes - Kim is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Faulk!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sydney Gartner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Amongero (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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185 lbs
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Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Sydney Gartner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roberto Amongero!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amongero feints a jab promting Gartner to slip. Amongero then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gartner slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Amongero tests Gartner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gartner looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gartner pushes down on Amongero's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if Gartner is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Amongero tries to kick Gartner off but Gartner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gartner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gartner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Amongero defending well though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gartner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gartner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gartner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gartner passes the guard and advances to mount!
Amongero is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Gartner postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Amongero looks a forlorn figure.
Amongero is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Gartner dominating with strikes here.
BOOM! Gartner connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gartner 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.
Amongero really wants to buck Gartner off and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gartner landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gartner landing strikes from the mount.
Amongero is bucking up trying to escape but Gartner cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gartner has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Amongero's face.
Gartner content just to control the position here.
Gartner is landing with some decent strikes but Amongero is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Amongero is rocked!
Amongero is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Gartner breaks from Amongero's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gartner controlling the position easily from mount.
A nice elbow there by Gartner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gartner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gartner pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Amongero is still in real trouble! Can Gartner finish him?
Gartner working Amongero over with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Gartner.
Gartner postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Amongero is out cold - huge knockout for Gartner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sydney Gartner!
An out of breath Sydney Gartner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mullah Omar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamal Samchung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omar kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Afghan Pesarak. Samchung has chosen Megadeth Public Enemy No.1 as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mullah Omar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kamal Samchung!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Samchung as Omar shoots in.
Samchung decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Omar wants to improve his position but Samchung is controlling well.
Samchung seems to be looking for submissions.
Omar tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Omar wants to get back to full guard.
Samchung blocks the strikes from Omar.
Samchung thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Omar's head.
Omar misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Samchung not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Omar misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Samchung is working for a submission of some sort.
Omar missing with punches from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samchung is working for a kimura but Omar is defending it quite comfortably.
Omar throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omar punching from the bottom.
Omar landing a few short strikes.
Omar scores with a few weak punches.
Omar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Omar lands some strikes from the bottom.
Samchung drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Samchung jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Samchung throws a big elbow that misses.
Omar strikes from his own guard.
Samchung throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Omar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Omar tries to strike from the bottom.
Omar striking off his back but it's not causing Samchung any problems.
Samchung takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Samchung thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Omar strikes from his own guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samchung throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Omar striking off his back, scoring a few points.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Omar wants to sweep here but Samchung controlling him for the moment.
Omar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Omar tries to get out of the position.
Omar throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Omar is striking off his back. Samchung thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Samchung is working for a kimura but Omar is defending it quite comfortably.
Omar is looking to improve his position.
Samchung is working for a submission of some sort.
Omar punching from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omar scores with a few weak punches.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Omar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Samchung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Omar tries to strike from the bottom.
Omar tries to strike from the bottom.
Omar wants to sweep but no luck.
Samchung is pushing down on Omar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Omar is fighting to maintain full guard but Samchung has managed to sneak the leg through.
Omar misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Samchung seems to be working for a kimura but Omar defends the submission attempt.
Samchung blocks the strikes from Omar.
Omar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Omar throws a couple of heel strikes.
Omar wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Omar tries to strike from the bottom.
Samchung postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Omar throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Omar striking from his own guard.
Omar keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Omar lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Omar scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Samchung is one step ahead there.
Samchung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Omar is keeping the position for now.
Samchung won't allow Omar to sweep him here.
Omar with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Samchung can't handle though.
Samchung makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Omar doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Omar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Samchung throws a big elbow that misses.
Samchung is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Samchung looks gassed!
Omar lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Omar is on top in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Omar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Omar lands a couple of digs.
Samchung is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Omar is aware though and is defending well.
Samchung has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Omar is working Samchung over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Samchung has momentary wrist control but Omar slips an elbow through the middle.
Omar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Samchung working a defensive guard here.
Omar postures up and lands a big shot to Samchung's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samchung bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Omar's guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Omar throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Samchung stands up out of Omar's guard for a moment - Omar manages to land a nice upkick.
Omar striking off his back but it's not causing Samchung any problems.
Omar throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Samchung scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Omar wants to sweep here but Samchung controlling him for the moment.
Omar will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Omar striking from his own guard.
Omar throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Omar strikes from his own guard.
Omar wants to sweep but no luck.
Omar throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Omar trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Omar striking off his back but it's not causing Samchung any problems.
Omar tries to strike from the bottom.
Omar wants to sweep here but Samchung controlling him for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Samchung is pushing down on Omar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Omar is fighting to maintain full guard but Samchung has managed to sneak the leg through.
Samchung is looking for a kimura but Omar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Samchung to get the leverage.
Omar tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Omar is looking for a sweep. Samchung is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Samchung is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Samchung is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Samchung blocks Omar's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Samchung is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Omar can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Omar is desperately trying to improve his position but Samchung has a good base and remains in mount.
Omar throwing hammer fists to the chest of Samchung. What's that going to do exactly?
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Omar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Omar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Omar missing with punches from the bottom.
Samchung scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Omar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Omar striking off his back but it's not causing Samchung any problems.
Samchung is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Samchung is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Samchung 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.
Omar throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Omar punching to the body, from the bottom.
Samchung works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Samchung prevents Omar from improving his position.
Samchung is working for a kimura but Omar is defending it quite comfortably.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Omar tries to get to full guard but Samchung has control of the leg.
Samchung is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Omar is defending against the submission attempts here by Samchung.
Samchung is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Omar flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mullah Omar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Samchung closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Omar's guard.
Samchung wants to control from the top but Omar keeps moving.
Samchung postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Samchung slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Omar.
Omar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Omar trying to strike off his back.
Samchung takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Omar trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Omar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Samchung is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Omar doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Omar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Omar throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Samchung is breathing heavily.
Omar lands an upkick as Samchung stands over him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omar 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.
Omar scores with a nice shot.
Samchung passes into half guard.
Omar misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Samchung is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Omar defends it well.
Omar lands with a few short shots to the body.
Samchung blocks the strikes from Omar.
Omar flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Samchung seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Omar flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Samchung.
Omar throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samchung is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Omar defends it well.
Omar throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Omar lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Omar flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samchung blocks the strikes from Omar.
The fighters are battling for position here. Omar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Samchung stands up out of Omar's guard for a moment - Omar manages to land a nice upkick.
Samchung trying to control the position from guard on top but Omar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Omar trying to strike off his back.
Omar thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Samchung drops back looking for a leg! Omar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Omar manages to kick Samchung off! Samchung jumps back into Omar's guard.
Omar striking off his back, scoring a few points.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Samchung stands up out of Omar's guard for a moment - Omar manages to land a nice upkick.
Omar throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Samchung lands a couple of digs.
Samchung drops back looking for a leg! Omar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Omar manages to kick Samchung off! Samchung jumps back into Omar's guard.
Omar scores with a nice shot.
Omar 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.
Samchung postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Omar throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Omar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Samchung is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omar throwing short punches from the bottom.
Omar trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Omar is striking from the bottom but Samchung uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Samchung is trying to work for a kimura but Omar is defending well.
Omar landing small, sideways elbows.
Omar missing with punches from the bottom.
Omar flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Omar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samchung drops back looking for a leg! Omar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Omar manages to kick Samchung off! Samchung jumps back into Omar's guard.
Omar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Samchung is one step ahead there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Samchung with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Samchung won't allow Omar to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Samchung accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Omar thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Omar wants to sweep but no luck.
Samchung drops back looking for a leg! Omar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Omar manages to kick Samchung off! Samchung jumps back into Omar's guard.
Omar throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Omar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Omar throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Omar trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Omar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Samchung!
Samchung is trying to stand up.
Omar putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Omar prevents Samchung from getting the reversal.
BOOM! Omar connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Omar with the ground and pound from mount.
Omar working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Omar with shots to the head and body - Samchung looks very uncomfortable down there.
Omar in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Omar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Omar landing punches.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Samchung is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Omar putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Samchung takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Omar unloading with bombs!
Omar landing punches.
Samchung is wriggling around trying to escape.
Omar working the ground and pound effectively.
Omar scoring with strikes but Samchung is staying in there.
The referee warns Samchung that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Omar putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Samchung's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Omar punishing his opponent with strikes.
BOOM! Omar connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Omar won't let Samchung get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Omar scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Omar prevents Samchung from getting the reversal.
Omar in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Omar lands a big elbow.
Omar lands a nice shot to the head.
Omar lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Samchung is looking to improve his position but Omar isn't that keen on the idea.
Mullah Omar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Samchung is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Omar putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Samchung in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Omar unloading with bombs!
Omar landing shots from mount.
Omar has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Samchung's face.
Samchung is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Omar breaks from Samchung's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Omar with good strikes from the mount here!
Omar scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The referee warns Samchung that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Omar landing shots from mount.
Omar raining down shots from the mount!
Samchung working to try and regain half guard.
Omar lands a big shot there that rocks Samchung but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Samchung regains half guard.
Omar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Omar is nestled in close to Samchung, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Omar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Samchung defending well though.
Kamal Samchung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mullah Omar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Samchung is trying to stand up here but Omar is controlling him well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mullah Omar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Omar 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Mullah Omar!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Mullah Omar!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Mullah Omar!
Mullah Omar wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edgar comes to the cage accompanied by Rick Ross- The Boss. 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 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anderson Edgar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sub Zero!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zero fails with the takedown.
Zero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edgar.
Zero fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Edgar to the ground. Zero is now in Edgar's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Edgar looking to control but Zero passes into half guard.
Edgar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zero 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.
Zero is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Edgar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zero.
Edgar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zero pulls his head out easily.
Zero seems to be working for a kimura but Edgar defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Edgar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zero is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Edgar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zero.
Edgar trying to control from the bottom.
Zero is looking for a kimura here.
Edgar trying to control from the bottom.
Edgar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zero 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.
Zero is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Edgar defends it well.
Edgar is defending against the submission attempts here by Zero.
Zero 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.
Edgar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Edgar sees it coming and defends easily.
Zero is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Edgar trying to control here.
Edgar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Edgar is looking for a triangle but Zero pushes his legs off easily.
Zero forces his way into half guard.
Edgar is trying to maintain the position but Zero is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Edgar keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Zero is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zero is working for a kimura but Edgar is defending it quite comfortably.
Zero wants to work for an arm triangle but Edgar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Edgar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zero pulls his head out easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Edgar wants to get back to full guard.
Edgar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zero is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zero is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Edgar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Edgar trying to control but Zero postures up.
Zero seems to be working for a kimura but Edgar defends the submission attempt.
Edgar gets back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zero is pushing down on Edgar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Edgar is fighting to maintain full guard but Zero has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zero seems to be looking for submissions.
Edgar keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Edgar trying to control from the bottom.
Zero 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.
Edgar trying to hold on to Zero's head to control him but Zero postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zero is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Edgar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Edgar wants to control but Zero is keeping busy.
Edgar is defending against the submission attempts here by Zero.
Edgar looking for submissions off his back.
Edgar wants to control but Zero is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Edgar is pressing down on Zero's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zero preventing the sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Edgar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zero slips nicely into half guard.
Zero seems to be working for a kimura but Edgar defends the submission attempt.
Edgar wants to improve his position but Zero is controlling well.
Zero is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Edgar is just riding it out for now. Zero eventually gives up the hold.
Edgar trying to hold on to Zero's head to control him but Zero postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zero is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Edgar is just riding it out for now. Zero eventually gives up the hold.
Edgar tries to roll over but Zero keeps him under control.
Edgar trying to control from the bottom.
Edgar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zero sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Edgar's guard.
Edgar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zero works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sub Zero will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Edgar tries to clinch up.
Zero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zero fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Edgar throws a sloppy head kick and Zero moves out of range easily.
That kick from Edgar tenderised Zero's leg. Zero is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zero misses with a takedown attempt
and Edgar counters with an outside leg kick.
Zero shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Edgar defends it nicely.
Anderson Edgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Zero.
Zero blocks the body kick.
Edgar misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar misses with a double jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zero crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Edgar - the referee stops the clock and Zero gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Edgar. Zero manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Anderson Edgar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edgar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zero blocks a head kick by Edgar.
Edgar misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Edgar misses.
Anderson Edgar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edgar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edgar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zero fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Edgar throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero has a takedown stuffed.
A leg kick checked by Zero.
Edgar is looking to clinch.
Edgar misses with the body kick
and Zero counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edgar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zero working away.
Zero thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Edgar wants to control but Zero postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Edgar!
Zero wants to take Edgar's back here but Edgar is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Sub Zero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Edgar is looking to improve his position but Zero isn't that keen on the idea.
Edgar is controlling an arm, preventing Zero from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Edgar reaches up to try and control the position but Zero seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Edgar rolls and tries to escape and now Zero has his back!
Edgar is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar showing good submission defense here.
Zero working for a choke but Edgar is defending well.
Zero is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zero not allowing Edgar to control his hands.
Edgar breaks Zero's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Zero working a defensive guard here.
Zero seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Zero keeping moving, preventing Edgar from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zero wants to sweep here but Edgar controlling him for the moment.
Edgar looking to pass the guard.
Zero keeping moving, preventing Edgar from controlling successfully.
Zero is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Edgar swinging wildly here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Edgar - that will leave a mark!
Zero shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edgar but Edgar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Edgar tries a head kick but it misses.
Zero has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Edgar.
Edgar throws a head kick but Zero moves out of range.
Zero dives in and grabs Edgar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Edgar pushes down on Zero's head and hops out.
Edgar throws a wild body kick that Zero sees coming a mile off.
Zero looks for a takedown but Edgar sprawls well.
Zero fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zero has a takedown stuffed.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Edgar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edgar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zero is out of range and Edgar settles back down.
Edgar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Edgar counters with a nice leg kick.
Edgar throws a right and a left that Zero avoids nicely.
Edgar scores with a spinning back kick!
Edgar tries to clinch up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Edgar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Edgar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zero moves away.
Edgar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zero avoids the body shot from Edgar.
Edgar tries to clinch up but Zero circles away and keeps his distance.
Edgar throws a sloppy head kick
and Zero counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edgar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zero!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edgar looking to control but Zero is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Edgar throws some wild stikes that Zero manages to avoid easily.
Zero is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zero defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Edgar.
Zero keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zero holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Edgar tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Zero wants to control but Edgar is having none of it.
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 Anderson Edgar.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Sub Zero!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Sub Zero!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Sub Zero!
Sub Zero wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Cobra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rumble Lord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alan Cobra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rumble Lord!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lord misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cobra throws a jab but it's blocked by Lord.
Lord moves out of range as Cobra strikes.
Lord misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cobra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lord is defended easily by Cobra.
Alan Cobra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lord closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cobra circles away.
Alan Cobra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rumble Lord.
Cobra feints a jab promting Lord to slip. Cobra then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lord slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lord shoots in and drives through. Cobra sprawls well.
Lord will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lord misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cobra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobra looks to land a combination but Lord avoids it well.
Lord takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cobra connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cobra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lord manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lord has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cobra.
Lord misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick from Cobra lands but Lord takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Cobra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cobra throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cobra lands a head kick. Lord smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lord shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cobra sprawls well. Cobra wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lord gets slowly back to his feet.
Lord looks gassed!
Cobra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobra defending well as Lord loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Lord.
Alan Cobra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lord throws a lazy right hand but Cobra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lord dodges the punch combination from Cobra.
Lord takes one to the chin there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lord.
Cobra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lord throws out the jab.
Lord blocks a jab.
Cobra throws a jab when Lord was well out of range.
Cobra throws a right hand that Lord ducks under and follows up with a left that Lord also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Cobra. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lord fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cobra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Lord misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lord.
Cobra misses with a head kick.
Cobra throws a head kick but Lord moves out of range.
Cobra throws a head kick but Lord moves out of range.
Cobra getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A nice combination there by Cobra.
Cobra looks to score with a jab to the body but Lord is just out of range.
Lord tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobra is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lord tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lord tries to score a body lock takedown but Cobra shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cobra lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lord goes for a takedown attempt but Cobra pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cobra lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
No joy there for Cobra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lord throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cobra counters with a two punch combo.
Lord tries for a takedown but Cobra sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lord looks for a takedown but Cobra sprawls well.
Lord on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cobra drives through and clinches with Lord against the cage.
Lord has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cobra regains guard immediately.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lord trying to control but Cobra is working from the bottom.
Lord preventing the sweep.
Cobra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lord throwing strikes from guard but Cobra blocks nicely.
Lord won't allow Cobra to sweep him here.
Lord with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lord is working Cobra over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lord's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lord working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lord slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cobra is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lord trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cobra wants to stand and escape but Lord is having none of it.
Lord postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lord postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lord landing with the ground and pound.
Cobra trying to control the position.
Lord cracks Cobra with a solid left hand.
Lord throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lord postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lord sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cobra's guard.
Lord controlling the pace.
Cobra moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lord trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lord working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lord pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cobra is keeping the position for now.
Lord trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cobra manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
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!
Cobra preventing the sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lord is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lord looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lord pulls Cobra in close to his closed guard and prevents Cobra from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cobra wants to control from the top but Lord keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Cobra dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lord misses with a series of wild punches.
Lord misses with a looping left.
Alan Cobra is winning the standup battle so far.
Cobra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Cobra.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cobra darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cobra throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lord's head.
Lord is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lord on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lord shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cobra sprawls well. Cobra wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lord gets slowly back to his feet.
Cobra scores with a shot to the body.
Cobra cracks Lord with a good jab.
Cobra is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobra sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Lord to the ground! Cobra dives into full mount looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lord keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cobra avoids the attempt from Lord to control.
Lord is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobra tries to control but Lord wriggling away.
Lord wants to hold on but Cobra pushes him away.
Lord is looking to get to half guard.
Lord tries to hold on but Cobra pushes him away.
Cobra knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lord on the ground.
Lord is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobra sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cobra prevents Lord from getting the reversal.
Rumble Lord has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lord tries to lock up and control but Cobra gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cobra looking to control but Lord is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lord tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobra avoids the attempt from Lord to control.
Lord really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lord is breathing heavily.
Cobra trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lord is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lord wants to control but Cobra is having none of it.
Cobra trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cobra takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rumble Lord has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lord is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cobra controlling the pace for now.
Lord wants to hold on but Cobra pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lord tries to reverse the position but Cobra maintains control.
Lord holds of for dear life.
Lord is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cobra tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cobra looking to control but Lord is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lord is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cobra trying to control but Lord is having none of it.
Lord throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Cobra showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cobra 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Alan Cobra!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Alan Cobra!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Alan Cobra!
Alan Cobra wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yoko Gushiken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Droop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoko Gushiken had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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23
135 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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163 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoko Gushiken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, George Droop!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gushiken drops Droop with a beautiful combination! Droop stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gushiken is looking for the KO!
Droop is rocked!
It looks like George Droop has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gushiken lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Droop can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Gushiken and Droop drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Gushiken.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoko Gushiken!
Yoko Gushiken managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Vandal Fight Boutique (prices $8 - $30), into his post fight interview.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Bruce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce comes to the cage accompanied by I want it all. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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287 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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260 lbs
16 - 8 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Simon Bruce!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Trevor Price!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Price misses its intended target.
Bruce lands with a good body shot.
Nice body punch from Price.
Price lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bruce at a distance.
Price clobbers Bruce with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruce moves out of range as Price strikes.
Bruce shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bruce was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Price tries to lock up and control but Bruce gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Bruce there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Price tries to lock up and control but Bruce gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bruce lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Price hang on?
It looks like Trevor Price has been cut.
Bruce lands a big shot there that rocks Price but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That has opened up Trevor Price's cut even more.
Bruce thowing shots but they're missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruce looking to ground and pound but Price is blocking nicely.
Price wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bruce.
Bruce postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Price in real trouble here! The ref calls for Price to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Bruce!
Simon Bruce retains his super heavyweight title!
Simon Bruce gave a mention to [CBK] Legal Highs ↑ 160Q STAMINA + ENERGY in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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