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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Mc Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichabod Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Luke Mc Duke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ichabod Crane!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crane moves out of range of the body kick from Mc Duke.
Crane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crane shoots in for a double leg but Mc Duke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Crane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crane throws a body punch but Mc Duke moves out of range.
Mc Duke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crane.
Mc Duke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crane.
Crane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crane avoids the head kick by Mc Duke.
Crane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mc Duke manages to avoid it.
Crane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mc Duke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Luke Mc Duke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichabod Crane.
Crane misses with a wild body shot.
Crane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mc Duke counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Crane is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mc Duke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Crane is out of range.
Mc Duke wants to land a leg kick but Crane is out of range.
Crane avoids the head kick by Mc Duke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Duke lands a head kick!
Crane is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mc Duke rather than just go for the knockout.
Mc Duke looks to throw the jab but Crane is out of range.
Crane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mc Duke was well out of range. Poor timing from Crane.
Crane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Horrible takedown by Crane or perhaps it was just good defense by Mc Duke which made him look bad.
Mc Duke tries a head kick but it misses.
Crane checks a low kick from Mc Duke.
Mc Duke misses with a head kick.
Crane connects with a jab.
Mc Duke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ichabod Crane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crane has managed to clinch.
Crane wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mc Duke wants to break free but Crane has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane tries to work over Mc Duke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crane is trying to break the clinch but Mc Duke is controlling him.
Mc Duke breaks from the clinch.
Mc Duke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crane.
Mc Duke throws a low kick but Crane moves out of range easily.
Mc Duke is looking to chop away at Crane's legs.
Crane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice cross by Crane.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crane checks a leg kick.
Crane scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crane swings for the body but Mc Duke moves out of range.
Crane blocks a head kick by Mc Duke.
A head kick misses from Mc Duke.
Mc Duke moves away from the strike by Crane.
Mc Duke misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane throws a body punch but Mc Duke moves out of range.
Mc Duke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mc Duke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mc Duke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mc Duke misses with a low kick.
Crane looks to score with a jab to the body but Mc Duke is just out of range.
Crane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mc Duke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Mc Duke as Crane shoots in.
Mc Duke misses with a head kick.
Crane swings for the body but Mc Duke moves out of range.
Crane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mc Duke has time to react.
Mc Duke pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crane is out of range and Mc Duke settles back down.
Crane lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mc Duke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crane.
Crane throws a body punch but Mc Duke moves out of range.
Crane just misses with a punch to the body.
Crane fails to land the takedown.
Mc Duke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mc Duke throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Crane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mc Duke connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crane looks to land a right hand but Mc Duke moved out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mc Duke looks to land a body kick but Crane moved away.
Crane scores with a hook to the body. Mc Duke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crane connects with a nice looking jab.
An inside leg kick from Mc Duke misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichabod Crane dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A jab from Crane does it's job there.
Crane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crane thows a body shot but no joy.
Crane 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.
Crane with a jab.
Crane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mc Duke's hands.
Crane punishes Mc Duke's body with a nice straight punch.
Mc Duke scores with a head kick. Crane tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mc Duke throws a head kick that misses.
Crane misses with a body shot.
Mc Duke avoids the body shot from Crane.
Horrible takedown by Crane or perhaps it was just good defense by Mc Duke which made him look bad.
Mc Duke throws a leg kick but Crane checks it.
Mc Duke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crane.
Luke Mc Duke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichabod Crane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Duke pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crane is out of range and Mc Duke settles back down.
Mc Duke misses with a head kick.
Mc Duke goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Crane just misses with a punch to the body.
Mc Duke throws a sloppy head kick and Crane moves out of range easily.
Mc Duke throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Crane.
Ichabod Crane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crane dives in and grabs Mc Duke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mc Duke pushes down on Crane's head and hops out.
Mc Duke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mc Duke finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crane throws a looping overhand right but Mc Duke ducks down to avoid it.
Crane checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Crane misses with a wild body shot.
Crane 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Crane.
Crane avoids the head kick by Mc Duke.
Mc Duke throws a head kick that misses.
Crane misses with a wild body shot.
Mc Duke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mc Duke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crane's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crane wants to clinch up but Mc Duke keeps it at a distance.
Crane slips under a jab from Mc Duke.
Crane closes the distance and pushes Mc Duke back into the cage.
Mc Duke wants to break free but Crane has control.
Crane digs a right hand underneath Mc Duke's ribcage. Mc Duke let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mc Duke tries to break free but Crane pushes him back against the cage.
Crane scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Crane scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crane.
Mc Duke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane tries a body shot but Mc Duke blocks it.
Crane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mc Duke backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Crane fails to land.
Mc Duke has had enough of the clinch but Crane keeps him there for the moment.
Mc Duke working hard to break the clinch.
Crane jumps into guard, dragging Mc Duke to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crane controlling the position.
Mc Duke has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Crane is proving hard to escape from.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crane working a defensive guard here.
Mc Duke trying to stand up but can't free himself from Crane's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crane looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Crane working a defensive guard here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Crane jabs Mc Duke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mc Duke moves away.
Crane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mc Duke can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crane closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mc Duke's guard.
Mc Duke can't keep his opponent in guard - Crane advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mc Duke is refusing to be controlled, as Crane sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichabod Crane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mc Duke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crane punishes Mc Duke's body with a nice straight punch.
Crane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crane thows a body shot but no joy.
Mc Duke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mc Duke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mc Duke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Crane connects with a body shot.
Crane clinches up with Mc Duke and pushes him back against the cage.
Mc Duke is trying to break free.
Mc Duke is trying to push Crane away but Crane has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mc Duke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mc Duke misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Duke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mc Duke throws a head kick that misses.
Crane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mc Duke slaps away a takedown attempt from Crane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crane. Mc Duke does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from Crane lands.
Mc Duke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mc Duke misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crane misses with a body shot.
Crane lands the left hand.
Crane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mc Duke doesn't seem bothered though.
Crane swings for the body but Mc Duke moves out of range.
Crane fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crane is defended easily by Mc Duke.
Luke Mc Duke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichabod Crane.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane checks a leg kick.
Mc Duke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mc Duke throws a right and a left that Crane avoids nicely.
Crane lunges at Mc Duke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mc Duke's hand.
Crane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crane misses with a body shot.
Crane looks to score with a jab to the body but Mc Duke is just out of range.
Mc Duke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mc Duke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mc Duke wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Duke throws a head kick but Crane moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Crane.
Crane fails with a takedown attempt.
Mc Duke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crane tries for a takedown but Mc Duke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crane misses with a hook.
Mc Duke throws a head kick that misses.
Mc Duke tries to land a leg kick but Crane saw it coming and moves away.
Mc Duke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crane.
Mc Duke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mc Duke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crane thuds a left hand into Mc Duke's body.
Crane tries to clinch up.
Mc Duke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Luke Mc Duke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crane fails with a takedown attempt.
Mc Duke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crane.
Luke Mc Duke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crane thows a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ichabod Crane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crane has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichabod Crane!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikitos Survalis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Swizzy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Swizzy's choice of entrance music: F.A.M.E. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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188 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nikitos Survalis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jay Swizzy!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Survalis tries to sprawl but Swizzy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Survalis pushes Swizzy off but Swizzy dives into side control.
Swizzy looks up at the clock and then as Survalis takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Swizzy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Swizzy lands a nice forearm strike.
It looks like Nikitos Survalis has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swizzy scoring with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Swizzy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Swizzy lands a nice forearm strike.
Nikitos Survalis's cut is getting worse.
Swizzy working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nikitos Survalis's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Check out the look on Swizzy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jeez, Nikitos Survalis's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nikitos Survalis's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jay Swizzy!
Jay Swizzy decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hendo Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Serra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Darude- Sandstorm. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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178 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hendo Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Serra!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Serra moves out of range easily.
Serra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Serra moves out of range easily.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Serra circles away.
A combination from Serra does no damage.
Diaz tries to clinch but Serra moves out of range.
Serra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Serra is avoiding it.
Serra fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz closes the distance but Serra moves to the side
and Serra counters with a three punch combo that has Diaz backing up. Diaz nods at Serra to acknowledge the strikes.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Serra.
Diaz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Serra wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diaz lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz scores a nice knee to the body.
Serra is trying to break the clinch but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz lands a damaging elbow.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz closes the distance and pushes Serra back into the cage.
Diaz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Serra looks gassed!
Serra takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serra is looking to break free of the clinch but Diaz has double underhooks.
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serra moves away.
Diaz has managed to clinch.
Serra looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diaz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Diaz lands a good knee to the midsection. Serra won't want to take too many of those.
Serra takes an elbow to the temple.
Diaz crunches a lovely knee into Serra's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Diaz.
It looks like Frank Serra has been cut.
Diaz lands an elbow just above Serra 's eye.
Serra takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz landing knees to the head.
Diaz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Serra is rocked!
Diaz lands a big knee to the head and Serra goes down! Diaz pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hendo Diaz!
Hendo Diaz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jim Fortaleza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elwood Blues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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180 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jim Fortaleza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Elwood Blues!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blues's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fortaleza connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blues scrambles back to his feet.
Fortaleza stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Fortaleza. No joy for Blues on that attempt.
Blues clinches up against the cage.
Blues drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fortaleza gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jim Fortaleza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elwood Blues.
Fortaleza is looking to break free of the clinch but Blues has double underhooks.
Blues has hold of one of Fortaleza's legs. Fortaleza is fighting the takedown attempt but Blues gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fortaleza looking for a sweep. Not yet Fortaleza, not yet.
Blues slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blues thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fortaleza knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blues on the ground.
Blues drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blues jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fortaleza on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fortaleza tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blues throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fortaleza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fortaleza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blues throws an elbow that misses. Fortaleza uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blues's guard. Nice move by Fortaleza!
Blues is pulling down on Fortaleza's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blues is on top in guard.
Blues postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fortaleza looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Blues puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Blues slips a nice elbow through Fortaleza's hands, connecting with Fortaleza's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blues decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Blues is looking to clinch but Fortaleza is avoiding it.
Blues throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fortaleza was covering up waiting for the punch and Blues finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blues trying to control but Fortaleza is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blues is pushing down on Fortaleza's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fortaleza is fighting to maintain full guard but Blues has managed to sneak the leg through.
Blues winds up and cracks Fortaleza with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Blues thows a huge punch but Fortaleza dodges it nicely.
Blues controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortaleza on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fortaleza blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blues.
Blues has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blues is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Blues drops an elbow to the side of Fortaleza's head.
Blues not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blues is trying to control the action in half guard but Fortaleza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Blues is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fortaleza is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blues seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Blues sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fortaleza defending well though.
Fortaleza is looking to control Blues's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fortaleza avoid being mounted?
Blues is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fortaleza is just riding it out for now. Blues eventually gives up the hold.
Blues is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blues wants to take a breather but Fortaleza is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elwood Blues dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fortaleza slaps away a takedown attempt from Blues, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Blues changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fortaleza tries to avoid it but Blues manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fortaleza to the ground. Fortaleza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blues shoots in for a takedown but Fortaleza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jim Fortaleza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elwood Blues.
Blues gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Blues.
Fortaleza gets underhooks to prevent Blues's takedown attempt.
Fortaleza misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Fortaleza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maybe Fortaleza would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Fortaleza is pressed up against the cage. Blues has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fortaleza down to the mat. Fortaleza avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fortaleza gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Blues to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blues works over Fortaleza with some ground and pound from guard.
Fortaleza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blues working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Blues slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fortaleza looking to control.
Blues preventing the sweep.
Blues trying to control but Fortaleza is working from the bottom.
Blues is looking to work some ground and pound but Fortaleza has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blues landing some decent shots from guard.
Elwood Blues has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fortaleza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blues throws a big right hand that misses.
Blues is looking to work some ground and pound but Fortaleza has wrist control.
Blues pushes down on Fortaleza's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ground and pound from Blues.
Fortaleza tries to get to full guard but Blues has control of the leg.
Fortaleza trying to get back to full guard but Blues takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Blues controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blues looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
BOOM! Blues connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Blues looking to control and managing it successfully.
A nice elbow there by Blues.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blues looking to finish Fortaleza with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fortaleza!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blues lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Blues lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fortaleza hang on?
Fortaleza is rocked!
Blues raining down shots from the mount!
Oh Fortaleza is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blues pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Blues with a couple of short strikes.
Blues lands a big elbow.
Blues with the ground and pound from mount.
Blues breaks from Fortaleza's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blues working Fortaleza over with strikes here.
Blues looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Fortaleza covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elwood Blues!
During a confident post fight interview, Elwood Blues thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoshimitsu Lariato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yosihiro Uraken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yosihiro Uraken has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Yoshimitsu Lariato's chin.
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19
260 lbs
1 - 1 - 1 |
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265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshimitsu Lariato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yosihiro Uraken !
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lariato closes this distance looking for a takedown but Uraken circles away.
Lariato misses with a double jab
and Uraken counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lariato's guard now.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Uraken decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Uraken throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lariato was covering up waiting for the punch and Uraken finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lariato throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Uraken stands and steps away. Lariato gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Horrible takedown by Uraken or perhaps it was just good defense by Lariato which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lariato doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Uraken counters with a single leg into guard. Lariato didn't expect that.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Uraken has eaten all the pies!
Uraken stopping the sweep attempt from Lariato.
Uraken stands up from Lariato's guard - Uraken perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lariato is breathing heavily.
Uraken slips a jab and a cross from Lariato.
Lariato shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Uraken as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshimitsu Lariato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Lariato. No joy for Uraken on that attempt.
Uraken fails with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lariato moves into range and clinches up with Uraken .
Uraken has Lariato pressed against the cage, preventing Lariato from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Uraken manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Uraken is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lariato is controlling him.
Lariato has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lariato wants to control from the top but Uraken keeps moving.
Lariato tries to free his leg and advance position but Uraken is retaining full guard.
Lariato wants to control from the top but Uraken keeps moving.
Lariato will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lariato slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Yoshimitsu Lariato wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Uraken showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lariato.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lariato has taken the fight to the clinch.
Uraken decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uraken uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Lariato throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uraken decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uraken tries to stand and escape but Lariato is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yosihiro Uraken dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lariato closes the distance and clinches up with Uraken , looking for a takedown. Lariato pushes Uraken against the cage but Uraken circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Uraken gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lariato counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nice takedown defense from Lariato. No joy for Uraken on that attempt.
Lariato is looking to clinch but Uraken is avoiding it.
Lariato tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Uraken counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Uraken is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uraken stands up from guard. Let's bang!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lariato.
Lariato drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uraken tries to escape but Lariato is in control.
Uraken bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Yoshimitsu Lariato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lariato will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshimitsu Lariato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lariato shoots in looking for a takedown but Uraken manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lariato's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lariato tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Uraken counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uraken wants to stand but Lariato has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uraken is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Lariato wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uraken gets to his feet. Lariato looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lariato with a lazy takedown attempt
so Uraken counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Uraken gets to his feet - Lariato follows without any prompting.
Lariato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uraken moves away.
Lariato is looking to land body kicks.
Lariato fails with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lariato looks to clinch
and Uraken counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Uraken .
Uraken decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lariato wants to clinch.
Lariato misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lariato stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lariato wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yosihiro Uraken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lariato throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Uraken 's waist but Uraken gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lariato off to one side.
Uraken keeps the fight on the outside.
Lariato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lariato closes the distance and clinches.
Uraken jumps into guard, dragging Lariato to the mat.
Uraken is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lariato is controlling him.
Uraken has a closed guard, preventing Lariato from standing up.
Uraken is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lariato taking a breather.
Uraken is trying to trip Lariato. He has hold of a leg but Lariato is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Uraken persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Uraken gets to his feet - Lariato follows without any prompting.
Lariato shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Uraken shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lariato defends it nicely.
Lariato shoots in for a takedown but Uraken shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lariato connects with a high kick.
Uraken shoots in for a takedown but Lariato shows good takedown defense.
Lariato lands with a slapping head kick.
Lariato lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lariato wants to clinch.
Lariato darts in and clinches Uraken up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uraken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uraken jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lariato walks away with a smile on his face. Uraken gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yoshimitsu Lariato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yosihiro Uraken .
Lariato throws a right and a left that Uraken avoids nicely.
Lariato darts in trying to clinch
and Uraken counters with a shoot takedown. Lariato fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uraken stands up and waves to Lariato to follow him.
Lariato closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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!
Uraken tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lariato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uraken swats away the attempt to clinch by Lariato.
Uraken leaves Lariato with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yosihiro Uraken .
I've got Uraken winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yosihiro Uraken !
A less than humble Yosihiro Uraken misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Franco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heavy Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
214 lbs
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19
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bryan Franco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Heavy Storm!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Franco counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Franco prevents Storm from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Franco is working hard here to advance position.
Storm looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Storm is looking for a sweep. Franco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Franco trying to mount his opponent but Storm defends it.
Storm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Franco is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Franco scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Storm?
Franco landing punches.
Franco landing shots from mount.
Franco lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Storm manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Franco is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Franco wants to free his trapped foot but Storm is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Storm is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franco wants to pass to mount but Storm is defending the position.
Storm actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Storm actively working from the bottom here.
Storm scores with a few weak punches.
Storm is pressing down on Franco's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Franco wants to pass the guard but Storm is keeping the position.
Franco keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Storm's head.
Franco pushing down on Storm's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Franco trying to pass the guard but Storm defending well.
Franco seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Franco works his way into side control.
Storm is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Franco wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Storm sneaks back into half guard.
Storm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Franco drops an elbow to the side of Storm's head.
Franco slips a nice elbow through Storm's hands, connecting with Storm's forehead.
Storm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Storm looks gassed!
Franco lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Franco passes the guard and advances to mount!
Franco lands with some strikes.
Franco landing strikes from the mount and Storm is in trouble!
Storm is desperately trying to improve his position but Franco has a good base and remains in mount.
Franco lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
A nice elbow there by Franco.
Storm is in a horrible position here. Franco smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Storm hang on?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franco looking to finish Storm with some ground and pound. This is bad for Storm!
Franco unloading with bombs!
Storm keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Storm is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Franco pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Franco pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Franco lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
BOOM! Franco connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Storm is working to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Storm that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Storm is trying desperately to improve position.
Franco scoring with strikes but Storm is staying in there.
Franco lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Franco dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Franco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Storm as he avoids it easily.
Franco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Storm counters with a shoot takedown. Franco fights it but they end up in guard.
Franco is adopting a defensive guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Storm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Franco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Storm throws a strike but Franco rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Storm looking for a guillotine here but Franco defends easily.
Storm lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Franco!
Storm looking to finish with strikes here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm prevents Franco from getting the reversal.
Storm thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Storm dominating with strikes here.
Franco blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Franco regains half guard.
Storm seems to be working for a kimura but Franco defends the submission attempt.
Storm trying to control the action but Franco is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm throwing shots but Franco is blocking nicely.
Franco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Storm.
Storm throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Storm is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Storm is keen to just control but Franco is a slippery customer.
Storm not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Storm thows a huge punch but Franco dodges it nicely.
Storm thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Franco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Storm.
Storm is looking to work some ground and pound but Franco has wrist control.
Franco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Franco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Franco tries to get out of the position.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storm working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Storm missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Storm throwing strikes from guard but Franco blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heavy Storm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Franco as Storm shoots in.
Franco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Storm circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Franco sprawls well. Franco wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Storm gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Franco counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Franco.
Bryan Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heavy Storm.
Franco preventing the sweep.
Franco has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Franco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Storm is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Franco defends well.
Franco postures up and lands a big shot to Storm's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Storm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Franco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Franco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Storm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franco landing with the ground and pound.
Franco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Storm is keeping the position for now.
Franco stopping the sweep attempt from Storm.
Franco keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Storm's head.
Franco postures up and lands a big shot to Storm's brow.
Franco landing with the ground and pound.
Franco tries to free his leg and advance position but Storm is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm looking for a guillotine here but Franco defends easily.
Storm looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Franco sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Storm's guard.
Franco wants to pass the guard but Storm is defending well.
Bryan Franco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Franco stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Storm shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Storm napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Storm is trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Franco in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Storm is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Franco off and has taken his back!
Storm is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Franco showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Franco has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Franco!
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