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Pride 30: Disaster PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chong Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenji Ueda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ueda's choice of entrance music: Requiem for a Dream. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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161 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chong Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jenji Ueda!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li misses with a double jab.
Li attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Li misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ueda moves in looking to clinch but Li pushes him off.
Li throws a nice looking combination but Ueda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Li fails with a takedown attempt.
Li misses with the combination.
Ueda shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ueda showed some decent athleticism there.
Ueda wants to pass the guard but Li is defending well.
Li wants to get back to full guard.
Ueda wants to control but Li is keeping him busy.
Ueda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ueda is keen to just control but Li is a slippery customer.
Li wants to control but Ueda is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Li manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ueda trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
Ueda stands and throws Li's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ueda stands up and beckons Li to his feet.
Li pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ueda back to the ropes. Li follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Li throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li stuffs the takedown.
Ueda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it.
Li tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ueda connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li throws a nice looking combination but Ueda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Li looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chong Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li throws a combination that misses
and Ueda counters with a nice body kick.
Ueda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ueda controlling from the top position.
Ueda stopping the sweep attempt from Li.
Li lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ueda!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ueda wants to control but Li is having none of it.
Ueda is squirming around, avoiding Li's attempts to control the action.
Li wants to control the action but instead Ueda gets a body lock and reverses into Li's guard! Nice work!
Ueda stopping the sweep attempt from Li.
Ueda wanted to stand there but Li had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ueda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Li is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Li is really struggling to control Ueda but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Chong Li just wasn't active enough.
Ueda uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Li throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ueda on the side of the head.
Ueda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Li.
Ueda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Li misses with a two punch combination.
Li swats away the attempt to clinch by Ueda.
Ueda has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ueda there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jenji Ueda will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A big left from Li misses.
Li misses with a head kick.
Ueda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it.
Li shoots in for a takedown but Ueda shows good takedown defense.
Li misses with a head kick.
Ueda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Li throws a nice looking combination but Ueda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Li throws a right hand that Ueda ducks under and follows up with a left that Ueda also avoids with ease.
Ueda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Li paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Li. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Li.
Ueda moves into the clinch successfully.
Ueda creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Li's defenses.
Ueda scores a nice knee to the body.
Ueda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ueda scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ueda lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ueda scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ueda jerks Li's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Li drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Ueda goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Ueda because Li was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Jenji Ueda!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Kjellstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonny Do has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
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265 lbs
21 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonny Do!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bjorn Kjellstrom!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kjellstrom cracks Do with an open hand slap.
It looks like Jonny Do has been cut.
Do circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kjellstrom looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Do swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kjellstrom wants to clinch
and Do counters with a good low kick that Kjellstrom was not able to check.
Kjellstrom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kjellstrom tries to keep at a distance but Do has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kjellstrom struggles to land a body shot inside as Do controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Do.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kjellstrom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Do struggles to land a body shot inside as Kjellstrom controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Kjellstrom can't fight it off and eventually Do manages to take the fight to the floor. Kjellstrom looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kjellstrom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Do missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Do scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Do postures up in Kjellstrom's guard and throws a big left but Kjellstrom blocks it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kjellstrom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Do is aware though and is defending well.
Do makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Do avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Do postures up in Kjellstrom's guard and throws a big left but Kjellstrom blocks it.
Kjellstrom keeping moving, preventing Do from controlling successfully.
Kjellstrom looking for subs off his back but Do has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kjellstrom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kjellstrom makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kjellstrom.
Do throwing strikes but missing.
Kjellstrom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Do working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kjellstrom's head.
Kjellstrom has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Do can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Do working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kjellstrom has his foot on Do's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Do works his way back into a safe position though.
Do keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kjellstrom's head.
Do postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kjellstrom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Do's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kjellstrom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Do 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.
Do pulls Kjellstrom in close to prevent any damage.
Kjellstrom is looking to work some ground and pound but Do has wrist control.
Kjellstrom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Do wants to sweep but no luck.
Do is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kjellstrom tries to roll over but Do keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kjellstrom makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kjellstrom.
Do missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Do lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Do is in close to Kjellstrom's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Do stands up over Kjellstrom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kjellstrom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Do defends well.
Do wants to pass the guard but Kjellstrom is keeping the position.
Do throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kjellstrom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kjellstrom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kjellstrom keeping full guard, as Do tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Do dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Do's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kjellstrom tries to clinch but Do is having none of it.
Do uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kjellstrom.
Kjellstrom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kjellstrom tries to keep at a distance but Do has taken the fight into the clinch.
Do tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kjellstrom avoids it.
A short right from Kjellstrom on the inside.
Do lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Do stops a takedown attempt from Kjellstrom.
Do tries to throw a body punch but Kjellstrom avoids it by throwing Do back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kjellstrom has a couple of punches blocked by Do.
Do tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Do presses Kjellstrom against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kjellstrom.
Do can't find room to land a body shot as Kjellstrom controls the action.
Kjellstrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Do breaks from the clinch.
Kjellstrom misses with a hook.
Do turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kjellstrom swinging wildly here.
Kjellstrom is looking to clinch.
Kjellstrom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Do circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kjellstrom looks for a takedown but Do sprawls well.
Jonny Do has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Kjellstrom.
Kjellstrom keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kjellstrom tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Do manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kjellstrom throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Do's waist but Do gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kjellstrom off to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Do.
Do throws a leg kick but Kjellstrom moved away.
Do misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kjellstrom missing with a left hand there. Do was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slapping body kick lands there for Do.
Do tries to land a leg kick but Kjellstrom saw it coming and moves away.
Do thows a body shot but no joy.
Do throws a nice inside leg kick.
Do moves out of range as Kjellstrom strikes.
Do scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kjellstrom takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kjellstrom wants to control but Do postures up.
Kjellstrom manages to work his way to half guard, despite Do's best efforts.
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. Do connects with a nice short shot to Kjellstrom's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kjellstrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Do.
Do is trying to control the action in half guard but Kjellstrom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Do there.
Kjellstrom looking for submissions off his back.
Kjellstrom is breathing heavily.
Do looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Do wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kjellstrom keeps working.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Do lands a nice short elbow.
Kjellstrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Do dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Do's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kjellstrom loads up on a big right hand but Do slips the punch.
Do motions for Kjellstrom to come forward. Do throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Kjellstrom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kjellstrom looks to score with a jab to the body but Do is just out of range.
Do shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kjellstrom takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A leg kick checked by Kjellstrom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bjorn Kjellstrom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Do throws a leg kick that misses.
A combination from Kjellstrom does no damage.
Do swats away the attempt to clinch by Kjellstrom.
Kjellstrom tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Do manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Do changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kjellstrom tries to avoid it but Do manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kjellstrom to the ground. Kjellstrom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Do swats away the attempt to clinch by Kjellstrom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do has closed the distance and engaged Kjellstrom in a clinch.
Do presses Kjellstrom against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kjellstrom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Do pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Do bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Do is putting a hurting on Kjellstrom here, landing some big shots from side control.
Do lands a nice forearm strike.
Do in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kjellstrom manages to get back to half guard.
Do wants to pass to mount but Kjellstrom is defending the position.
Ground and pound from Do.
Kjellstrom is looking to improve his position.
Do slips a nice elbow through Kjellstrom's hands, connecting with Kjellstrom's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kjellstrom is looking to improve his position.
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. Do connects with a nice short shot to Kjellstrom's temple.
Do is nestled in close to Kjellstrom, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jonny Do overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nice strikes from Do there.
Do takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kjellstrom is rocked!
Nice strikes from Do there.
Kjellstrom is still in real trouble! Can Do finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Do lands a big elbow - Kjellstrom is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Do!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Do!
Jonny Do decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Brannigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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185 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Melvin Manhoef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sean Brannigan!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brannigan looks to land a right hand but Manhoef moved out of range.
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brannigan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manhoef throws a front kick that sends Brannigan stumbling back into the ropes.
Manhoef fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brannigan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Manhoef throws out a leg kick but Brannigan moves out of range and Manhoef only half commits.
Sean Brannigan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brannigan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manhoef moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brannigan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manhoef.
Manhoef is looking to slow Brannigan down with leg kicks.
Brannigan on the wrong end of a kick 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!
Manhoef lunges at Brannigan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brannigan's hand.
Manhoef throws a nice head kick!
Brannigan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manhoef throws a head kick that half lands.
Manhoef takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brannigan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manhoef scores with a spinning back kick!
Brannigan looks to land a left hand but Manhoef moved out of range nicely.
Manhoef throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Brannigan looks gassed!
Brannigan loads up on a big right hand but Manhoef slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brannigan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Manhoef.
Manhoef throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Brannigan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Manhoef scores with a leg kick.
Manhoef clinches with his opponent.
Manhoef blocks an elbow strike.
Manhoef taking a breather.
Manhoef softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Brannigan is rocked!
Manhoef just leaning against Brannigan, taking a breather.
Brannigan is still on wobbly legs! Can Manhoef finish him?
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!
Manhoef lands a hook that snaps the head of Brannigan backwards.
Manhoef unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Brannigan! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Manhoef is unloading with more strikes now! Brannigan drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Melvin Manhoef!
An out of breath Melvin Manhoef 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Huey Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saku Thirtynine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thirtynine has chosen Speed 2 Remix by Tetsuya Komura as his entrance music. Saku Thirtynine has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Huey Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Saku Thirtynine!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thirtynine scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Newton scores with a body shot.
Thirtynine shoots and misses
and Thirtynine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thirtynine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Newton's waist but Newton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thirtynine off to one side.
Huey Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Thirtynine finds it's way through Newton's defenses.
Thirtynine dives in and grabs Newton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Newton pushes down on Thirtynine's head and hops out.
Huey Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saku Thirtynine.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Newton, as that shot connected.
Newton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thirtynine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Newton looks to land a combination. Thirtynine sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Newton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Newton wants it to stay on the feet.
Thirtynine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Newton misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice cross by Newton.
Newton lands a high kick!
Newton throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thirtynine tries to score a power double leg takedown but Newton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thirtynine somewhat.
Newton connects with a right hand. Thirtynine shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thirtynine with a poor takedown
and Newton counters with a thumping low kick.
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thirtynine manages to avoid it.
Newton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Newton swings for the body but Thirtynine moves out of range.
Thirtynine looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Newton is fending him off so far but Thirtynine persists. Nope, Newton circles away and we're back to standing.
Thirtynine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Thirtynine misses.
Huey Newton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newton thuds his shin into the meat of Thirtynine's side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Newton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thirtynine has time to react.
Newton scores with the left hand. Thirtynine knows he should have avoided that one.
Newton takes the fight into the clinch.
Thirtynine is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Newton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Newton prevents the takedown attempt.
Newton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newton trying to control the position but instead, Thirtynine has worked for underhooks and has pushed Newton into the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton crunches a lovely knee into Thirtynine's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Newton.
Newton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thirtynine managing to block the knees to the body from Newton.
Thirtynine is looking for a takedown.
Newton looking to stall.
Newton stops a takedown attempt from Thirtynine.
Thirtynine is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Newton is defending well.
Newton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thirtynine looks gassed!
Thirtynine gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Newton tries to roll over but Thirtynine keeps him under control.
Thirtynine trying to control from half guard but Newton is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thirtynine is working for a submission of some sort.
Newton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thirtynine is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Newton is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thirtynine is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Newton keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Thirtynine is keen to just control but Newton is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huey Newton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Newton lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thirtynine will feel that in the morning.
Newton avoids the body shot from Thirtynine.
Thirtynine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thirtynine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thirtynine misses with a double jab.
Thirtynine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Newton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thirtynine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thirtynine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Newton.
Thirtynine scores a takedown into full mount!
Thirtynine tries to control but Newton wriggling away.
Newton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thirtynine is stalling here but it's allowed Newton to get half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thirtynine has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Newton defend it? Thirtynine steps over the head and cranks it - Newton is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Thirtynine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Saku Thirtynine!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russell Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Schwarz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is On the Eve of War. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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274 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Russell Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hans Schwarz!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Jones tenderised Schwarz's leg. Schwarz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Schwarz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones slips under a jab from Schwarz.
Schwarz misses with a hook to the body
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Hans Schwarz has been cut.
Jones wants to slow Schwarz down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Schwarz down.
Jones pushes Schwarz up against the ropes in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones blocks a body shot from Schwarz.
Schwarz throws a head punch that misses.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schwarz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Schwarz avoids it by throwing Jones back against the ropes.
Schwarz managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Schwarz pressing his opponent against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Jones.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Schwarz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schwarz backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Schwarz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Jones.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schwarz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Schwarz controls the action.
Schwarz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones tries to work over Schwarz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schwarz tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Schwarz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hans Schwarz.
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Schwarz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Schwarz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Schwarz throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schwarz looks gassed!
Schwarz works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Jones sends Schwarz crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jones is motioning to the referee to let Schwarz up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Schwarz is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Schwarz is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Schwarz tries to get into range but Jones steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Schwarz! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Jones scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Russell Jones!
A victorious Russell Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Salcedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Salcedo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Muse - Muscle Museum. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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24
280 lbs
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30
270 lbs
21 - 14 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Julio Salcedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jake Allen!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salcedo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Allen in his tracks.
It looks like Jake Allen has been cut.
Allen tries a low kick but Salcedo avoids it.
Salcedo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Julio Salcedo has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salcedo lands a nice hook to Allen's body. Allen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Salcedo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Allen looks gassed!
Allen defending well as Salcedo loads up on a big left hand.
Salcedo lands a big right hand that sends Allen crashing to the mat! Salcedo stays standing though and waves Allen back to his feet!
Salcedo cracks Allen with a left hook right on the temple and Allen goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Salcedo lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Allen is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Julio Salcedo!
An out of breath Julio Salcedo 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Wesley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diziz Sparta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wesley's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eminem - Go To Sleep. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sparta's choice of entrance music: Just like you imagined - 300 theme. This should be fireworks!
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
17 - 21 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Christian Wesley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Diziz Sparta!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Sparta.
Sparta misses with a body shot.
Sparta doesn't manage to clinch there - Wesley circles away.
Wesley misses with a lunging right hand
and Sparta counters with a one-two to the body.
Wesley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sparta's head backwards.
Wesley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wesley wants it to stay on the feet.
Sparta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wesley counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sparta moves out of range of the strikes.
Sparta closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wesley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sparta.
Wesley lands a slapping body shot.
Wesley drives through with a takedown into Sparta's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sparta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wesley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparta is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wesley looking to pass the guard.
Sparta is trying to keep Wesley in close.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sparta throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sparta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wesley is aware though and is defending well.
Sparta throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Wesley controlling from the top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparta working a defensive guard here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wesley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Wesley. No joy for Sparta on that attempt.
Christian Wesley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diziz Sparta.
Sparta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Wesley. No joy for Sparta on that attempt.
Christian Wesley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Wesley looks to land a right hand but Sparta moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesley lands a glancing blow to the side of Sparta's head.
Wesley throws the left hand but Sparta avoids the punch easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sparta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sparta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wesley pushes Sparta up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sparta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wesley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wesley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sparta's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Wesley.
Wesley is trying to trip Sparta. He has hold of a leg but Sparta is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wesley persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wesley is aware though and is defending well.
Wesley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sparta is looking for a triangle here but Wesley uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Wesley taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wesley controls the position from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sparta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wesley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Wesley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wesley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wesley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wesley looks to throw the jab but Sparta is out of range.
Christian Wesley is winning the standup battle so far.
Sparta lands a nice shot to the body.
Wesley cracks Sparta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jab by Sparta.
Wesley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sparta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed right hand from Wesley misses the target.
Wesley throws an overhand right that lands on Sparta's shoulder, as Sparta tries to avoid the shot.
Wesley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sparta shoots in looking for a takedown but Wesley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sparta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sparta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparta tries for a takedown but Wesley manages to get underhooks.
Christian Wesley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diziz Sparta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparta has Wesley pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Wesley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wesley pushes Sparta back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Sparta is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wesley.
A short right from Wesley on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wesley.
Sparta tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wesley works on Sparta's body with a couple of short punches.
Wesley has picked Sparta up - he's going for a ride! Wesley dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wesley controlling the action here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparta is refusing to be controlled, as Wesley sits in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Christian Wesley just wasn't active enough.
Sparta fails with a takedown attempt.
Sparta avoids the body shot from Wesley.
Wesley moves into the clinch successfully.
Sparta looking for a takedown.
Wesley turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Wesley manages to end up in side control.
Sparta tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Wesley easily slips into full mount!
Wesley controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparta is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wesley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sparta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wesley controlling from the full mount.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sparta is in all sorts of trouble here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice elbow there by Wesley.
Sparta working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Wesley 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!
Wesley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wesley misses with a right hand
and Sparta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A swing and a miss from Wesley.
Sparta doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Wesley counter with a right hand.
Sparta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wesley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wesley looks to score with a jab to the body but Sparta is just out of range.
Wesley tries to clinch but Sparta moves out of range.
Sparta on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wesley throws out a loose jab but Sparta uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparta has his takedown stuffed
and Wesley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sparta's guard.
Christian Wesley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diziz Sparta.
Sparta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sparta throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sparta wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparta seems keen to control Wesley's posture.
Wesley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sparta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wesley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wesley in side control lands a decent elbow.
Diziz Sparta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wesley controls the position from side control.
Sparta is looking to get back to his feet here but Wesley is keeping cool and he's managed to take Sparta's back.
Sparta wants to control his opponent's hands but Wesley gets his hands free.
Wesley keeps control of the position as Sparta tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparta trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sparta is trying to stand back up.
Sparta tries to break free.
Wesley lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Sparta hold on?!
Sparta breaks Wesley's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sparta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wesley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sparta can do to turn this around?
Wesley 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.
Wesley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sparta's guard.
Wesley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wesley wants to pass the guard but Sparta is keeping the position.
Sparta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wesley's guard.
Sparta tries to free his leg and advance position but Wesley is retaining full guard.
Wesley working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wesley controlling Sparta's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sparta throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Wesley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wesley 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 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Wesley!
Christian Wesley made sure to mention his sponsor, [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mieszko Szczygiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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26
189 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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23
190 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mieszko Szczygiel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazushi Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szczygiel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sakuraba tries to work over Szczygiel's front leg with a kick but Szczygiel checks it.
Sakuraba checks the leg kick nicely there.
Szczygiel slaps away a takedown attempt from Sakuraba, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Szczygiel clinches up against the ropes.
Szczygiel breaks from the clinch.
Szczygiel darts in and clinches Sakuraba up against the ropes.
Sakuraba blocks an elbow strike from Szczygiel.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Szczygiel breaks the clinch.
Sakuraba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Szczygiel wants to clinch up but Sakuraba keeps it at a distance.
Mieszko Szczygiel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakuraba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Szczygiel.
Szczygiel moves in looking to clinch but Sakuraba pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczygiel throws a head kick that Sakuraba semi-blocks.
Sakuraba circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sakuraba counters with a three punch combo that has Szczygiel backing up. Szczygiel nods at Sakuraba to acknowledge the strikes.
Szczygiel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sakuraba keeps the fight on the outside.
Sakuraba avoids the head kick by Szczygiel.
Sakuraba looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sakuraba looking to pass the guard.
Szczygiel looking to control.
Sakuraba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Szczygiel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba preventing the sweep.
Sakuraba is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Szczygiel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakuraba defends well.
Sakuraba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sakuraba passes into half guard.
Szczygiel is trying to get back to full guard.
Szczygiel is working hard here to advance position.
Sakuraba thows a huge punch but Szczygiel dodges it nicely.
Szczygiel controlling the position well.
Szczygiel trying to control but Sakuraba postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba wants to pass the guard but Szczygiel is defending well.
Szczygiel controlling the position well.
Sakuraba is working for a submission of some sort.
Szczygiel is trying to control but can't.
Sakuraba passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Szczygiel tries to hold on but Sakuraba pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Szczygiel in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szczygiel bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sakuraba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Szczygiel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Szczygiel wants to control from the top but Sakuraba keeps moving.
Sakuraba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Szczygiel from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba has his foot on Szczygiel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Szczygiel works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazushi Sakuraba dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Szczygiel tries to clinch there but Sakuraba circles away.
Szczygiel looks for the body kick but Sakuraba saw that one coming.
Sakuraba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Szczygiel.
Sakuraba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Szczygiel can pounce on him.
Szczygiel is looking to clinch but Sakuraba is avoiding it.
Szczygiel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sakuraba shoots for a double leg takedown but Szczygiel sprawls well. He's pushed Sakuraba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sakuraba tries to clinch there but Szczygiel circles away.
Szczygiel darts in trying to clinch
and Sakuraba counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sakuraba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Szczygiel defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczygiel trying to hold on to Sakuraba's head to control him but Sakuraba postures up.
Szczygiel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sakuraba pulls his head out easily.
Szczygiel is in trouble now - Sakuraba has advanced to mount!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Szczygiel is trying to escape the mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Sakuraba there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sakuraba punishing his opponent with strikes.
Szczygiel has given up his back.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba misses with an elbow to the head.
Sakuraba has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Well, with Sakuraba on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Szczygiel is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakuraba gets his hands free as Szczygiel looks to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Szczygiel trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Szczygiel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sakuraba is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sakuraba scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sakuraba wants to control the pace but Szczygiel is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczygiel sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sakuraba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Szczygiel trying to control but Sakuraba postures up.
Sakuraba tries to pass to full mount but Szczygiel defends it.
Sakuraba not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sakuraba wants to take a breather but Szczygiel is having none of it.
Szczygiel trying to control but Sakuraba postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczygiel is looking for a sweep. Sakuraba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Szczygiel gets full guard.
Szczygiel keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba tries to free his leg and advance position but Szczygiel is retaining full guard.
Sakuraba working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sakuraba working some strikes from top position.
Sakuraba content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakuraba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Szczygiel keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Szczygiel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sakuraba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazushi Sakuraba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A jab from Sakuraba finds it's way through Szczygiel's defenses.
Sakuraba scores with a takedown into Szczygiel's guard.
Sakuraba working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Szczygiel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sakuraba manages to get himself to full guard.
Szczygiel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sakuraba has his foot on Szczygiel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Szczygiel works his way back into a safe position though.
Sakuraba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Szczygiel defends it easily.
Sakuraba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Szczygiel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Szczygiel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Szczygiel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba can't keep his opponent in guard - Szczygiel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sakuraba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Szczygiel pulls his head out easily.
Szczygiel is looking to take a break and control but Sakuraba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Szczygiel prevents Sakuraba from improving his position.
Sakuraba regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Szczygiel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Szczygiel trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczygiel wants to control from the top but Sakuraba keeps moving.
Szczygiel wants to pass the guard but Sakuraba is keeping the position.
Szczygiel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mieszko Szczygiel.
Sakuraba swats away the attempt to clinch by Szczygiel.
Szczygiel tries to clinch up but Sakuraba circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczygiel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Szczygiel wants to clinch.
Szczygiel darts in and clinches Sakuraba up against the ropes.
Szczygiel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sakuraba drops down looking for an ankle pick but Szczygiel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Szczygiel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczygiel clinches with his opponent.
Szczygiel looking to slow down the pace here.
Szczygiel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Szczygiel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mieszko Szczygiel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Szczygiel clinches with his opponent.
Szczygiel breaks the clinch.
Szczygiel throws a push kick but Sakuraba slaps the foot to one side.
Szczygiel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sakuraba, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kazushi Sakuraba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Szczygiel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sakuraba.
Mieszko Szczygiel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazushi Sakuraba.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Szczygiel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mieszko Szczygiel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sakuraba 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazushi Sakuraba!
A very excited looking Kazushi Sakuraba made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John McClane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takashi Kadota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClane comes to the ring accompanied by Nightmare by Avenged Sevenfold. Kadota is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Better With The Lights Off - New Boyz. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, John McClane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takashi Kadota!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClane stuffs the takedown.
Kadota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McClane.
McClane tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Kadota manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kadota pivots, looking for a leg kick but McClane is out of range and Kadota settles back down.
McClane misses with a wild body shot.
Kadota takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kadota throws out a loose jab but McClane uses good head movement to avoid it.
McClane pushes Kadota away with a front kick.
Kadota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McClane manages to avoid it.
Kadota looks to throw a body kick
and McClane counters with a head kick. That will keep Kadota thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kadota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McClane.
Kadota misses with a wild body shot.
McClane digs a good hook to Kadota's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for McClane.
McClane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kadota avoids the head kick by McClane.
McClane checks a low kick from Kadota.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kadota manages to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Kadota scores with a four punch combination!
McClane connects with a leg kick. Kadota looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kadota wants to slow McClane down by chopping away at his legs.
A bone on bone clash there as McClane blocks the leg kick.
McClane throws a body punch but Kadota moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kadota.
Nice uppercut there from McClane.
Kadota looks to throw the jab but McClane is out of range.
Kadota fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McClane is out of range.
McClane lands with a kick to the temple. Kadota shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kadota blocks a low kick nicely.
Kadota fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McClane avoids it really well and circles away.
Kadota attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kadota counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McClane on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McClane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McClane throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kadota's head.
McClane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kadota swats away the attempt to clinch by McClane.
McClane lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kadota throws a low kick, looking for McClane's leg but McClane calmly moves out of range.
Kadota lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McClane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kadota.
Kadota shoots for a takedown but McClane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
John McClane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takashi Kadota.
McClane wants to clinch.
Kadota tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kadota tried to score with a low kick but McClane checks it.
McClane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kadota stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McClane.
McClane cracks Kadota with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kadota misses with a leg kick.
McClane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kadota finds it's way round the side to connect with McClane's head.
Kadota fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McClane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McClane throws a head kick that misses.
McClane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kadota misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kadota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by McClane. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClane throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Kadota finds it's way through McClane's defenses.
McClane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McClane looks to land a right hand but Kadota moved out of range.
McClane is looking to clinch.
McClane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kadota avoids a kick to the body.
Kadota throws a low kick but it's checked well by McClane.
McClane is looking to wear down Kadota with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McClane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kadota scores with a leg kick.
Kadota misses with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kadota moves out of range of the body kick from McClane.
McClane cracks a nice hook into Kadota's ribs.
Kadota takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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 John McClane will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
McClane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kadota.
McClane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McClane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kadota.
Kadota connects with a body shot that sends McClane's belly button to the back.
Kadota looks to land a left hand but McClane moved out of range nicely.
Kadota fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kadota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McClane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kadota takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kadota thows a body shot but no joy.
Kadota throws a nice inside leg kick.
McClane punishes Kadota's body with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Kadota. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kadota throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McClane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McClane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kadota's calf.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kadota.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadota shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McClane as he avoids it easily.
McClane takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McClane throws a nice outside leg kick.
McClane looks to land a combination but Kadota avoids it well.
Good standup being displayed there by McClane as he connects with a hook.
Kadota scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kadota looks to land a right hand but McClane moved out of range.
McClane tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kadota steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McClane.
Kadota misses with a leg kick.
Kadota ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Kadota.
Kadota throws a push kick but McClane slaps the foot to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kadota.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
John McClane is winning the standup battle so far.
McClane misses the jab.
Kadota keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kadota missing with a left hand there. McClane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McClane clinches up with Kadota and pushes him back against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kadota can't find room to land a body shot as McClane controls the action.
McClane tries a body shot but Kadota blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kadota.
Kadota works on McClane's body with a couple of short punches.
Kadota pushes McClane back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McClane tries a body shot but Kadota blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kadota.
McClane throws a punch but it's blocked by Kadota.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McClane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McClane.
McClane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kadota backwards.
Kadota tries to work over McClane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McClane tries to work over Kadota's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McClane can't find room to land a body shot as Kadota controls the action.
Kadota holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Kadota lands a left hand that snaps the head of McClane backwards.
McClane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kadota is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kadota misses with a hook to the ribs.
McClane misses with a punch to the body.
McClane tries to work over Kadota's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McClane as Kadota tries to tie him up.
Kadota dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for McClane.
A short left from McClane.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kadota breaks the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Kadota.
Kadota moves out of range as McClane strikes.
McClane scores with a nice strike.
McClane checks a leg kick.
Kadota throws out a loose jab but McClane uses good head movement to avoid it.
McClane lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McClane scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kadota fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McClane.
McClane avoids the body shot from Kadota.
McClane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kadota's hands.
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 John McClane will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kadota does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kadota. McClane does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Kadota blocks the low kick.
McClane throws out a loose jab but Kadota uses good head movement to avoid it.
McClane scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McClane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kadota.
McClane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kadota was well out of range. Poor timing from McClane.
McClane lunges at Kadota with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kadota's hand.
Kadota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McClane.
McClane thuds a left hand into Kadota's body.
Kadota connects with a looping right hand.
McClane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McClane throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kadota swings for the body but McClane moves out of range.
Kadota misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadota thows a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Kadota.
McClane misses with a kick to the body.
McClane scores with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from McClane misses the target.
Kadota connects with a nice looking jab.
Kadota throws a low kick but it's checked well by McClane.
McClane forces Kadota back against the ropes and clinches.
Kadota tries a body shot but McClane blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McClane.
McClane can't find room to land a body shot as Kadota controls the action.
Kadota misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kadota lands a body punch.
Good body shot from McClane.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kadota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kadota lands a hook that snaps the head of McClane backwards.
McClane throws a head punch that misses.
McClane lands with a right to the head.
Kadota blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from McClane fails to land.
Kadota misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for McClane.
Kadota tries to work over McClane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McClane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kadota scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McClane misses with a body punch.
McClane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McClane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from McClane.
McClane presses Kadota against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McClane tries to stall but Kadota uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kadota looking to slow down the pace here.
McClane misses with the head strike.
McClane is working Kadota over against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McClane.
A short right from Kadota.
Kadota throws a head punch that misses.
McClane misses with the head strike.
McClane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
McClane tries to work over Kadota's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kadota prevents a body shot from McClane.
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!
The referee is keeping an eye on Kadota - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kadota misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kadota tries a body shot but McClane blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kadota blocks a body shot from McClane.
Kadota tries to stall but McClane uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from McClane fails to land.
McClane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McClane misses with the head strike.
McClane tries to work over Kadota's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kadota lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McClane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kadota's elbow.
Kadota stalling the fight.
McClane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from McClane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McClane clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McClane throws a leg kick but Kadota checks it.
Decent striking displayed by Kadota there.
McClane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kadota waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McClane.
McClane throws a hook but Kadota blocks it.
McClane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Kadota.
Kadota with a nice cross.
Kadota moves out of range of the leg kick from McClane.
McClane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kadota.
Kadota throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kadota looks to score with a jab to the body but McClane is just out of range.
McClane stuffs the takedown.
Kadota avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane has closed the distance and engaged Kadota in a clinch.
Kadota misses with a punch to the body.
McClane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kadota.
Kadota lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Kadota.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McClane.
Kadota lands with a short shot to the head.
Kadota goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kadota is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McClane is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kadota.
Kadota tries a body shot but McClane blocks it.
McClane gets through Kadota's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kadota swings wildly with an uppercut but McClane uses good head movement to avoid it.
McClane misses with a short punch on the inside.
McClane lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McClane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kadota tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McClane's elbow.
Kadota struggles to land a body shot inside as McClane controls his hands.
Kadota dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McClane.
Good body shot from Kadota.
Kadota lands a shot to the body.
Kadota swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McClane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McClane swings wildly with an uppercut but Kadota uses good head movement to avoid it.
McClane tries to throw a body punch but Kadota avoids it by throwing McClane back against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane is working Kadota over against the ropes.
McClane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kadota misses with a body punch.
Kadota lands a body shot.
Kadota lands with a right to the head.
Kadota struggles to land a body shot inside as McClane controls his hands.
Kadota is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kadota's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McClane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McClane throws a leg kick which misses Kadota's front leg but catches the back leg as Kadota tries to avoid it.
Good work by Kadota as he checks the leg kick.
Kadota misses with an uppercut. McClane saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kadota scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kadota misses with a body shot.
A big right from Kadota misses.
McClane throws a jab when Kadota was well out of range.
Kadota looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McClane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kadota motions for McClane to come forward. Kadota throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kadota attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kadota misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McClane tries to clinch but Kadota moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McClane misses with a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Kadota blocks the leg kick.
John McClane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McClane throws out a leg kick but Kadota moves out of range and McClane only half commits.
McClane darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takashi Kadota dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McClane fails in his attempt to clinch.
McClane has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McClane there as he acknowledges the shot.
McClane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kadota misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheers as McClane lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kadota doesn't seem phased though.
A big right from Kadota misses.
Kadota takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McClane, right into the meat.
McClane lands a right hook to the body.
Kadota circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from McClane misses.
McClane tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Kadota manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McClane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kadota.
McClane throws out a loose jab but Kadota uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane wants to clinch.
Kadota throws a quick inside leg kick.
McClane takes a swing at Kadota's ribcage but misses.
Kadota lands a slapping body shot.
McClane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Donk. McClane catches Kadota right on the button with a cross.
Kadota bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McClane's head.
McClane moves out of range as Kadota throws a body kick.
Kadota is looking to slow McClane down with leg kicks.
Kadota misses with a hook.
Kadota just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane looks to land a left hand but Kadota moved out of range nicely.
Kadota scores with a hook to the body. McClane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McClane wants to clinch but Kadota slips to the side
and Kadota makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McClane's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kadota connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McClane scrambles back 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!
McClane tries to clinch but Kadota moves out of range.
A big right from Kadota misses.
Kadota defending well as McClane loads up on a big left hand.
Kadota keeps the fight on the outside.
McClane misses with a body shot
and McClane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kadota drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kadota thows a left - swing and a miss!
McClane is looking to slow Kadota down with leg kicks.
McClane tries to clinch up but Kadota circles away and keeps his distance.
Takashi Kadota has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John McClane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McClane misses with a body kick.
McClane throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McClane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McClane wants to clinch.
McClane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kadota listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kadota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McClane manages to avoid it.
Kadota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McClane.
McClane checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice defenses there by McClane.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kadota wants to slow McClane down by chopping away at his legs.
McClane tries to clinch up.
Kadota throws out a loose jab but McClane uses good head movement to avoid it.
McClane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McClane moves away from the strike by Kadota.
Kadota throws the kick towards the body but McClane avoids it.
Kadota avoids the body shot from McClane.
A shot to the liver by McClane. Beautiful body shot.
McClane lands with a nice body punch.
McClane checks a leg kick nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McClane scores with a hook to the body. Kadota takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kadota's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McClane feints and then cracks Kadota's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kadota down.
McClane thows a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by McClane.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Takashi Kadota.
Well McClane 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:46
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 48:47
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John McClane!
John McClane took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiranuka Stakanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White comes to the ring accompanied by Atreyu- You were the king, now your unconcsious. Stakanu has chosen Oy, To Ne Vecher as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John White!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiranuka Stakanu!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White throws a lazy right hand but Stakanu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
White getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
White throws a lazy right hand but Stakanu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
White with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good standup being displayed there by Stakanu as he connects with a hook.
White fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stakanu misses with a series of wild punches.
White takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White slips a jab and a cross from Stakanu.
Stakanu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Stakanu.
Stakanu jabs at White's body.
White moves away from the strike by Stakanu.
Stakanu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from White misses.
Stakanu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White misses with a straight left.
John White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stakanu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. White sprawls well initially but Stakanu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
White avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stakanu.
Stakanu is trying to work for a kimura but White is defending well.
Stakanu seems to be working for a kimura but White defends the submission attempt.
White is trying to get back to full guard.
Stakanu trying to advance position but White counters by regaining guard.
White keeping full guard, as Stakanu tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu lands a couple of elbows.
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!
White seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stakanu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as White works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stakanu postures up.
Stakanu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stakanu lands a couple of digs.
Stakanu with a nice head shot there.
White controls Stakanu momentarily but Stakanu frees himself.
Stakanu throws a big right hand that misses.
Stakanu 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.
White tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stakanu throws an elbow that misses. White uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stakanu's guard. Nice move by White!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stakanu throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Stakanu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but White can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stakanu tries to strike from the bottom.
Stakanu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stakanu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. White gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. White is aware though and is defending well.
Stakanu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stakanu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
White got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stakanu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White has managed to get both his arms back between Stakanu's legs - danger averted.
Stakanu has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. White doesn't defend quickly enough and Stakanu has managed to lock this one up! Can White escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Stakanu on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hiranuka Stakanu!
Hiranuka Stakanu is the new heavyweight champion!
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