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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nori Fukyomoma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fukyomoma has chosen Kung Fu Fighting, Carl Douglas as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrew Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nori Fukyomoma!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden wants to clinch but Fukyomoma slips to the side
and Fukyomoma counters with a series of strikes. Durden will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fukyomoma looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Durden drives through and clinches with Fukyomoma against the cage.
Durden swings wildly with an uppercut but Fukyomoma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durden breaks from the clinch.
Durden moves to clinch but Fukyomoma breaks away
and Fukyomoma counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fukyomoma looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fukyomoma postures up.
Durden wants to sweep but no luck.
Fukyomoma postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Durden is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fukyomoma, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden wants to stand but Fukyomoma has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Durden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fukyomoma is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Durden moves in looking to clinch but Fukyomoma pushes him off.
Durden moves into the clinch.
Fukyomoma is trying to force a seperation but Durden has the dominant position.
Durden lands a shot to the body.
Durden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fukyomoma has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Durden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Durden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Durden fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden moves into the clinch.
Durden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fukyomoma avoiding damage as Durden throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Durden.
Knees to the body from Durden.
Durden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durden rushes Fukyomoma and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Durden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Durden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fukyomoma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durden pushes Fukyomoma up against the cage in a clinch.
Durden scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden breaks the clinch.
Durden tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden is looking to clinch.
Durden tries to clinch up.
Durden tries to clinch there but Fukyomoma circles away.
Durden throws a nice looking combination but Fukyomoma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Durden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durden tries to clinch up but Fukyomoma circles away and keeps his distance.
Durden tries to clinch there but Fukyomoma circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fukyomoma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Durden.
Andrew Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fukyomoma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Durden dominated that round.
That's time! Durden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fukyomoma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Durden tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Fukyomoma counter with a right hand.
Durden wants to clinch up but Fukyomoma keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Fukyomoma misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Durden.
Durden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fukyomoma keeps the fight on the outside.
Durden tries to clinch up but Fukyomoma circles away and keeps his distance.
Durden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andrew Durden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fukyomoma misses with a looping left.
Fukyomoma is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukyomoma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Durden moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Durden scores with a nice short uppercut.
Durden putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fukyomoma in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Durden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fukyomoma is rocked!
A short left from Durden.
Fukyomoma is still on wobbly legs! Can Durden finish him?
Durden lands a good knee to the midsection. Fukyomoma won't want to take too many of those.
Durden breaks the clinch.
Durden lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Fukyomoma out cold! Fukyomoma is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andrew Durden!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hwang Yang Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sumi Tarynomo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hwang Yang Lee has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hwang Yang Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sumi Tarynomo!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lee. That's going to slow Tarynomo down.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sumi Tarynomo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarynomo throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Tarynomo off balance momentarily.
Tarynomo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tarynomo throws a series of strikes that have Lee backpedaling.
A head kick misses from Tarynomo.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lee throws a head kick that misses
and Tarynomo counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarynomo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tarynomo is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks.
Tarynomo avoids the head kick by Lee.
Tarynomo tried to score with a low kick but Lee checks it.
Tarynomo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tarynomo tries to clinch up.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Tarynomo.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lee. Tarynomo shrugs it off though.
Lee throws a head kick that half lands.
Tarynomo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Tarynomo tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tarynomo looks gassed!
Lee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tarynomo.
Tarynomo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tarynomo's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarynomo throws a head kick that misses
and Lee counters with a nice leg kick.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Tarynomo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Tarynomo misses.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tarynomo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Tarynomo misses with a low kick.
Tarynomo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tarynomo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lee throws a head kick that half lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tarynomo tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tarynomo misses with a head kick.
Tarynomo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Tarynomo moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tarynomo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarynomo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hwang Yang Lee will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lee scores with a nice body kick.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Tarynomo blocks a head kick by Lee.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tarynomo.
Tarynomo throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Tarynomo swinging wildly here.
Hwang Yang Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tarynomo throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Lee staying out of range there.
Tarynomo is breathing heavily.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarynomo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lee bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hwang Yang Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tarynomo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tarynomo jumps guard but Lee stands there with Tarynomo around his waist. Tarynomo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tarynomo misses with an elbow over the top.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tarynomo.
Tarynomo tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Lee breaks the clinch.
Lee thows a body shot but no joy.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tarynomo blocks a head kick by Lee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat.
Lee throws a series of punches but Tarynomo avoids them all with ease.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tarynomo.
Tarynomo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tarynomo misses with a double jab.
Tarynomo moves out of range of the body kick from Lee.
Tarynomo 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.
Tarynomo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hwang Yang Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Tarynomo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarynomo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tarynomo misses with a double jab.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick from Lee lands but Tarynomo takes it in his stride.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Tarynomo.
Tarynomo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lee throws a head kick but Tarynomo moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Tarynomo.
Tarynomo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lee throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lee connects with a high kick.
Lee throws a head kick that half lands.
Tarynomo misses with a wild combination.
Tarynomo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee avoids the body shot from Tarynomo.
Lee blocks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hwang Yang Lee dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tarynomo misses with a leg kick
and Lee counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tarynomo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lee thumps Tarynomo with a low kick.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Tarynomo off balance momentarily.
Lee throws a front kick that sends Tarynomo stumbling back into the cage.
Tarynomo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lee counters with a head kick.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tarynomo misses with a series of wild punches.
Tarynomo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Tarynomo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarynomo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tarynomo blocks a head kick by Lee.
Tarynomo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Lee throws a head kick but Tarynomo moves out of range.
Lee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tarynomo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tarynomo tries to work over Lee's front leg with a kick but Lee checks it.
Tarynomo throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Tarynomo throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Tarynomo avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee lands with a nice combination. Tarynomo backs away looking to recover.
Lee throws a head kick that misses
and Tarynomo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tarynomo throws a lazy head kick
and Lee counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tarynomo's knee momentarily.
A head kick from Lee lands but Tarynomo takes it in his stride.
Tarynomo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Tarynomo moves out of range easily.
Tarynomo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Tarynomo.
Tarynomo avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Lee throws a head kick that Tarynomo semi-blocks.
Tarynomo misses with a few strikes there.
Lee misses with the combination.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tarynomo.
Sumi Tarynomo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tarynomo instigates a clinch.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Tarynomo has him pressed against the cage.
Lee takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tarynomo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lee's face.
Lee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarynomo tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
Tarynomo misses with a knee strike.
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Tarynomo looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lee!
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Tarynomo moves out of range easily.
Hwang Yang Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tarynomo blocks a head kick by Lee.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lee lands with a slapping head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hwang Yang Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lee, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hwang Yang Lee!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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136 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tim Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cain Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some wild striking there from Velasquez.
Cooper is looking to clinch but Velasquez is avoiding it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A head kick misses from Velasquez.
Velasquez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Velasquez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cooper.
Cooper connects with a high kick.
Velasquez throws a series of punches but Cooper avoids them all with ease.
Cooper wants to clinch up but Velasquez keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper throws a sloppy head kick and Velasquez moves out of range easily.
Cooper wants to clinch.
Velasquez misses with an uppercut
and Cooper counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cooper.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Velasquez looking for subs off his back but Cooper has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cooper prevents Velasquez from improving his position.
Cooper looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez is looking to get back to full guard here but Cooper has managed to pass to side control instead.
Cooper throws a strike aimed at the side of Velasquez's head but Velasquez avoids it well.
Cooper decides to stand up, so the ref orders Velasquez to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooper moves into the clinch successfully.
Velasquez is trying to push Cooper away but Cooper has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cooper could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cooper jumps guard but Velasquez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cooper has Velasquez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Velasquez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Cooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velasquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Velasquez, as that shot connected.
Cooper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Velasquez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Velasquez blocks a head kick by Cooper.
Velasquez throws a series of strikes that have Cooper backpedaling.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Velasquez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cooper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Velasquez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Velasquez.
Sloppy strikes from Velasquez. Those never looked like landing.
Cooper is looking to clinch but Velasquez is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cooper.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Velasquez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Velasquez is predictable there
and Cooper counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Velasquez is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A cross from Velasquez lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Cooper 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.
Velasquez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cooper fails with the takedown
and Velasquez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cooper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Velasquez defends it nicely.
Velasquez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cooper tries to clinch there but Velasquez circles away.
Velasquez throws a right and a left that Cooper avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cooper throws a head kick but Velasquez moves out of range.
Cooper shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Velasquez pinned against the cage. Velasquez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Cooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velasquez lands a jab.
Velasquez scores with a jab.
Velasquez lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez looks to land a combination. Cooper sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Velasquez scores with a leg kick.
Velasquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Horrible takedown by Cooper or perhaps it was just good defense by Velasquez which made him look bad.
Cooper tries for a takedown but Velasquez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Velasquez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cooper counters with a head kick. That will keep Velasquez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tim Cooper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Velasquez scores with a one two! Cooper had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Velasquez misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez throws a leg kick but Cooper moved away.
Cooper dives in and grabs Velasquez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Velasquez pushes down on Cooper's head and hops out.
Cooper moves out of range of the leg kick from Velasquez.
Nice defenses there by Cooper.
Cooper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Velasquez.
Velasquez looks to land a combination but Cooper avoids it well.
Velasquez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cooper counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cooper misses with a body kick.
Velasquez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A head kick misses from Cooper.
Velasquez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cooper tries a head kick but it misses.
Cooper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Velasquez lands a leg kick that knocks Cooper off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Velasquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Cooper throws a sloppy head kick and Velasquez moves out of range easily.
Velasquez throws a big shot that misses.
Velasquez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cooper misses with a head kick.
Velasquez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cooper throws a head kick but Velasquez moves out of range.
Velasquez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Velasquez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Velasquez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cooper throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cooper backs up against the cage.
Cooper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Velasquez, pushing him back against the cage.
Velasquez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Velasquez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coopers head.
Velasquez lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Cooper.
Velasquez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cooper lands a body punch in the clinch.
Velasquez tries to break the clinch but Cooper is controlling the position.
Cooper wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez is trying to force a seperation but Cooper has the dominant position.
Cooper looking for a takedown.
Cooper is working for takedown but Velasquez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Velasquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cooper tries to clinch there but Velasquez circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cooper.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Cooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Velasquez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cooper.
Sloppy strikes from Velasquez. Those never looked like landing.
Cooper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper blocks a head kick by Velasquez.
Velasquez throws a combination that misses
and Cooper counters with a single leg into guard. Velasquez didn't expect that.
Velasquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Velasquez, not yet.
Cooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cooper trying to stand up but can't free himself from Velasquez's guard.
Cooper sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez has a closed guard, preventing Cooper from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tim Cooper.
Cooper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cain Velasquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cooper fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by Velasquez there.
Cooper tries to clinch up but Velasquez circles away and keeps his distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Cooper showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cooper has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Cooper!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Xu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pangga Gravity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xu's entrance music is Metallica - Creeping Death. A fine choice. Roger Xu has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roger Xu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pangga Gravity!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gravity shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Xu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gravity goes for a takedown attempt but Xu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Xu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gravity swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gravity has a takedown stuffed.
Roger Xu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pangga Gravity.
Xu throws a body kick that misses.
Xu rushes Gravity and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Xu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gravity.
Xu tries to land knees in the clinch but Gravity avoids the damage to the body.
Gravity has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Xu after a bit of a struggle.
Knees to the body from Xu.
Xu connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Pangga Gravity has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Xu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gravity looks gassed!
Xu stalling against the cage.
Xu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xu slows down the pace here.
Xu lands a knee to the body.
Xu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Xu lands a knee to the head.
Xu lands a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Xu is struggling to control the position.
Gravity prevents a body shot from Xu.
Xu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gravity is defending well for now.
Gravity avoiding damage as Xu throws knees to the body.
Xu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gravity is defending well for now.
Gravity blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gravity avoiding damage as Xu throws knees to the body.
Xu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Xu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gravity blocks it with crossed arms.
Xu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Xu.
Gravity prevents a body shot from Xu.
Xu trying to land knees to the body.
Xu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gravity is defending well for now.
Xu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gravity.
Xu working Gravity over with knees to the body.
Xu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gravity avoiding damage as Xu throws knees to the body.
Gravity has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Xu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Xu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gravity in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gravity blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Xu.
Knees in the clinch landing for Xu.
Xu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gravity in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Xu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Xu misses with a knee to the head.
Xu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Xu tries to throw a body punch but Gravity avoids it by throwing Xu back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gravity takes a knee to the side of the body.
Xu has Gravity pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Xu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pangga Gravity's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Xu has managed to clinch.
Gravity on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Xu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gravity backwards.
Knees to the body from Xu.
Xu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gravity's face.
Gravity takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gravity takes a shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gravity is breathing heavily.
Knees to the body from Xu.
Gravity should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravity prevents a body shot from Xu.
Xu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gravity in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Xu lands a knee to the body.
Xu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xu lands a nice knee to the body.
Xu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Xu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Xu lands a nice knee to the body.
Gravity prevents a body shot from Xu.
Roger Xu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Xu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Xu lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xu missing with knees to the body.
Xu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Xu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gravity lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Xu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Xu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gravity.
Xu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gravity lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Xu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Xu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Xu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Xu lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gravity's face.
Xu lands a nice knee to the body.
Xu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gravity's elbow.
Xu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Xu effectively controlling the action here.
Xu connects with a knee to the head.
Xu scores with a knee to the head.
Xu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gravity in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Xu is stalling here.
Xu working Gravity over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Xu obliges.
Xu trying to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Xu.
Xu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gravity can do to turn this around?
Gravity managing to block the knees to the body from Xu.
Xu crunches a lovely knee into Gravity's ribcage.
Xu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Xu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xu landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Xu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pangga Gravity's cut.
That's time! Xu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gravity gets tackled into the cage by Xu. Xu maintains the clinch.
Gravity avoiding damage as Xu throws knees to the body.
Xu tries to work over Gravity's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Xu connects with a knee to the head.
Xu landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Xu slowing the pace effectively.
Xu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gravity takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gravity prevents a body shot from Xu.
Xu throws an elbow but it misses.
Gravity managing to block the knees to the body from Xu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Xu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Xu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gravity in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Xu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Xu landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Xu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gravity blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Roger Xu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravity drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gravity takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravity changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Xu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Xu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Xu tries for a takedown but Gravity sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Xu fails to land the takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Xu.
Xu throws the left hand but Gravity avoids the punch easily.
Xu tries to close the distance and clinch but Gravity swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xu moves into the clinch.
Gravity dodges an elbow strike from Xu.
Gravity on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Xu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gravity is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Xu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Xu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Xu 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Xu!
After the big win, Roger Xu made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors [GTI] Divine Clothing [UP TO 95% MONEY LAUNDRY] and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takeshita Otsuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenta Yamashita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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19
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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18
152 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeshita Otsuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenta Yamashita!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamashita avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yamashita gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Otsuma counters with a left and a right that stings Yamashita.
Otsuma fails with a takedown attempt.
Otsuma throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yamashita's waist but Yamashita gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Otsuma off to one side.
Otsuma moves in looking to clinch but Yamashita pushes him off.
Otsuma clinches up against the cage.
Otsuma stalls.
Otsuma can't break the clinch.
Otsuma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamashita gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Yamashita is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Otsuma tries to kick Yamashita off in order to stand up. Yamashita Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Otsuma wants to control but Yamashita postures up.
Otsuma trying to remain calm as Yamashita controls from the top position.
Let's hope that Yamashita 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.
Otsuma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamashita controlling from side mount.
Otsuma tries to buck Yamashita off but Yamashita is having none of it.
Otsuma wants to control but Yamashita postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Yamashita fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Otsuma avoids it really well and circles away.
Otsuma shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yamashita as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshita Otsuma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Otsuma is breathing heavily.
Yamashita stuffs the takedown.
Yamashita fails to land the takedown.
Otsuma misses with a two punch combination.
Yamashita shoots for a takedown but Otsuma saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yamashita fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yamashita shoots in but Otsuma avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamashita shoots in for a takedown but Otsuma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yamashita fails to land the takedown.
Otsuma closes the distance and clinches up with Yamashita, looking for a takedown. Otsuma pushes Yamashita against the cage but Yamashita circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Otsuma throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Otsuma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Otsuma fails with a takedown attempt.
Otsuma tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yamashita swivels and escapes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Otsuma throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yamashita's waist but Yamashita gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Otsuma off to one side.
Yamashita misses with a takedown attempt - Otsuma sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kenta Yamashita will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yamashita changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Otsuma looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Otsuma pushes Yamashita away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Yamashita gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Otsuma being controlled for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kenta Yamashita was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Yamashita shoots for a takedown but Otsuma saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Otsuma stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Otsuma wants it to stay on the feet.
Otsuma shoots in looking for a takedown but Yamashita manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Otsuma's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Otsuma looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Yamashita has control of Otsuma's left arm, preventing Otsuma from doing any damage.
Otsuma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamashita is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamashita seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yamashita is defended easily by Otsuma.
Takeshita Otsuma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenta Yamashita.
Yamashita fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yamashita fails to land the takedown.
Yamashita dives in and grabs Otsuma's left leg, looking for a takedown. Otsuma pushes down on Yamashita's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otsuma stuffs the takedown.
Yamashita tries for a takedown but Otsuma sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yamashita shoots and misses
and Otsuma counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yamashita thinking.
Otsuma moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Otsuma looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Otsuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamashita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamashita working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamashita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Yamashita fails with a takedown attempt.
Yamashita shoots in for a takedown but Otsuma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Otsuma lands a nice shot to the body.
Yamashita shoots for a double leg takedown but Otsuma sprawls well. He's pushed Yamashita's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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!
Yamashita tries to keep at a distance but Otsuma has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Takeshita Otsuma will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Otsuma scores a takedown into full mount!
Yamashita blocking the ground and pound.
Otsuma scoring with strikes but Yamashita is staying in there.
BOOM! Otsuma connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Otsuma tries to control but Yamashita wriggling away.
Otsuma misses with a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamashita is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Otsuma trying to control but Yamashita is having none of it.
Kenta Yamashita has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Otsuma lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otsuma wants to control the pace but Yamashita is squirming around nicely.
Otsuma working the ground and pound effectively.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamashita wants to hold on but Otsuma pushes him away.
Yamashita bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Otsuma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otsuma wants to get back to his feet but Yamashita is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Otsuma working a defensive guard but Yamashita manages to pass into side control anyway.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Otsuma is trying to control Yamashita's posture but Yamashita avoids it.
Yamashita controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Otsuma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yamashita moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kenta Yamashita has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Otsuma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yamashita swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshita Otsuma showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Otsuma has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ninja Squirtle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenichi Atoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atoshi has chosen Samourai as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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23
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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22
162 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Self confident |
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Brawler
Enjoys gardening |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ninja Squirtle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenichi Atoshi!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Squirtle gets caught napping as Atoshi dives in and scores a takedown. Squirtle manages to retain guard.
Atoshi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Atoshi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Squirtle wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Atoshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Squirtle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Squirtle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Atoshi drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Atoshi seems to have locked his on tight now - Squirtle screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Atoshi, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kenichi Atoshi!
Kenichi Atoshi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Watkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Reggie Watkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alan Martin!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin is looking to clinch but Watkins is avoiding it.
Martin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Martin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watkins moves out of range as Martin strikes.
Martin loads up on a big right hand but Watkins slips the punch.
Martin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Watkins moves away from the strike by Martin.
Watkins lands a big head kick that sends Martin to the canvas! Watkins follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reggie Watkins!
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