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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Borgen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Power comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Survivor - Eyes of The Tiger kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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218 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thomas Borgen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jay Power!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borgen moves away.
Power slips a jab and a cross from Borgen.
Power scores with a takedown into Borgen's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Power passes Borgen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Power maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Borgen could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Power has cracked it and Borgen is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Power!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jay Power!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Misaaki Satake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenpachi Zaraki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zaraki has chosen Bleach Opening 3 as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Misaaki Satake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenpachi Zaraki!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaraki throws a head kick that misses.
Satake throws a right hand that Zaraki ducks under and follows up with a left that Zaraki also avoids with ease.
Zaraki moves into range and clinches up with Satake.
Zaraki stops a takedown attempt from Satake.
Satake drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zaraki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zaraki prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misaaki Satake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaraki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Satake has Zaraki pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Zaraki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zaraki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Satake pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Satake wants a takedown but no success here.
Satake tries to score a body lock takedown but Zaraki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Satake drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zaraki gets underhooks to prevent Satake's takedown attempt.
Satake is looking for a takedown.
Zaraki has picked Satake up - he's going for a ride! Zaraki dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles 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!
Satake is looking for a sweep. Zaraki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaraki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Satake defends it well.
Zaraki is working for a submission of some sort.
Satake is doing well to control the position and prevent Zaraki from advancing to side control.
Satake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zaraki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Satake is pressing down on Zaraki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Satake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zaraki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaraki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Satake dives on top into guard.
Satake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zaraki is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Satake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zaraki wants to improve his position but instead Satake has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satake controlling the pace.
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.
Satake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satake tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zaraki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Satake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Zaraki is staying active underneath Satake, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Misaaki Satake wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Zaraki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Satake.
Satake fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zaraki to the ground. Satake is now in Zaraki's guard.
Satake stopping the sweep attempt from Zaraki.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaraki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Misaaki Satake dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Satake.
Satake cracks Zaraki with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Satake wants to control but Zaraki is keeping him busy.
Satake scores with a couple of short elbows.
Satake is looking to take a break and control but Zaraki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Satake advances to full mount.
Zaraki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Satake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zaraki is looking to escape.
Satake sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zaraki really wants to buck Satake off and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Satake controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Satake wants to control the pace but Zaraki is squirming around nicely.
Satake with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satake wants to control the pace but Zaraki is squirming around nicely.
Zaraki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Satake controlling his opponent.
Satake landing strikes from the mount and Zaraki is in trouble!
Satake lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Satake controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Misaaki Satake dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Zaraki dodges the punch combination from Satake.
Zaraki misses with a few strikes there.
Zaraki is looking to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Zaraki or perhaps it was just good defense by Satake which made him look bad.
Zaraki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zaraki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Satake.
Zaraki closes the distance and clinches up with Satake, looking for a takedown. Zaraki pushes Satake against the ropes but Satake circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zaraki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Satake tries to avoid it but Zaraki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Satake to the ground. Satake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Misaaki Satake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenpachi Zaraki.
A slow jab from Zaraki misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satake connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zaraki misses with a takedown attempt
letting Satake counter with a right hand.
Zaraki tries to clinch up.
Satake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Satake scores with the left hand. Zaraki knows he should have avoided that one.
Satake shoots in for a double leg but Zaraki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zaraki lands a leg kick that knocks Satake off balance momentarily.
Satake shoots in for a double leg but Zaraki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kenpachi Zaraki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Zaraki. Those never looked like landing.
Zaraki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Satake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaraki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zaraki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satake works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Satake works his way into side control.
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!
Satake throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Satake is staying tight to Zaraki's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Satake lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satake controls the position.
Zaraki gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Satake tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zaraki is in a horrible position here. Satake smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Satake controlling the pace for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Misaaki Satake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Satake, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Misaaki Satake!
Misaaki Satake got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ippo Makounchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kubys Marianskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makounchi comes to the ring accompanied by rolling go. Ippo Makounchi looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ippo Makounchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kubys Marianskis!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makounchi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marianskis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Makounchi as he jumps to the side.
Makounchi misses with a takedown attempt - Marianskis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Makounchi throws a right and a left that Marianskis avoids nicely.
Makounchi is breathing heavily.
Marianskis walks into a stiff left hand from Makounchi.
Marianskis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Makounchi avoids the head kick by Marianskis.
Marianskis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Makounchi.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marianskis is defended easily by Makounchi.
Sloppy strikes from Makounchi. Those never looked like landing.
Marianskis avoids the head kick by Makounchi.
Makounchi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marianskis.
Ippo Makounchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kubys Marianskis.
Horrible takedown by Marianskis or perhaps it was just good defense by Makounchi which made him look bad.
Makounchi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Marianskis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marianskis fails to pull guard.
Makounchi prevents the takedown attempt.
Makounchi working hard to break the clinch.
Marianskis connects with a knee to the head.
Makounchi has had enough of the clinch but Marianskis keeps him there for the moment.
Makounchi is looking to break free of the clinch but Marianskis has double underhooks.
Marianskis lands an elbow inside that Makounchi shrugs off.
Marianskis misses with a body punch.
Marianskis prevents Makounchi from breaking the clinch.
Marianskis keeps control of Makounchi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marianskis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marianskis wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marianskis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Makounchi throws an elbow that misses. Marianskis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Makounchi's guard. Nice move by Marianskis!
Marianskis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Makounchi keeping moving, preventing Marianskis from controlling successfully.
Makounchi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marianskis defends it easily.
Marianskis gets to his feet. Makounchi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marianskis takes the fight into the clinch.
Marianskis gets control of Makounchi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Marianskis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makounchi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marianskis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marianskis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marianskis has a closed guard, preventing Makounchi from standing up.
Marianskis pushes Makounchi off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ippo Makounchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makounchi leaves Marianskis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marianskis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marianskis dives in and grabs Makounchi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Makounchi pushes down on Marianskis's head and hops out.
Makounchi swinging wildly here.
Makounchi scores with a three punch combo!
Marianskis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Makounchi is defended easily by Marianskis.
Makounchi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marianskis swivels and escapes.
Marianskis thows a body shot but no joy.
Marianskis throws a head kick that misses.
Makounchi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Makounchi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Makounchi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makounchi is pressed up against the ropes. Marianskis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Makounchi down to the mat. Makounchi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Makounchi lands.
Marianskis tries to clinch up.
Marianskis shoots in and drives through. Makounchi sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kubys Marianskis dominated 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.
Makounchi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Makounchi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marianskis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Makounchi blocks a head kick by Marianskis.
Marianskis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ippo Makounchi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makounchi misses with a double jab.
Makounchi throws a series of punches but Marianskis moves out of range.
Marianskis shoots for a takedown but Makounchi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Makounchi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marianskis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ippo Makounchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kubys Marianskis.
Marianskis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makounchi keeps the fight on the outside.
Danga de danga de dang - Makounchi scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marianskis tries to clinch there but Makounchi circles away.
Marianskis closes the distance and clinches up with Makounchi, looking for a takedown. Marianskis pushes Makounchi against the ropes but Makounchi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Makounchi throws a right and a left that Marianskis avoids nicely.
Marianskis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marianskis blocks a head kick by Makounchi.
Marianskis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Makounchi but Makounchi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Makounchi with that takedown attempt.
Marianskis closes the distance and pushes Makounchi back into the ropes.
Makounchi is trying to break free.
Makounchi prevents a body shot from Marianskis.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marianskis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marianskis is trying to pull guard but Makounchi turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Makounchi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Makounchi gets underhooks to prevent Marianskis's takedown attempt.
Marianskis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Makounchi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marianskis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Makounchi's efforts to push away.
Marianskis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Makounchi has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Makounchi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Makounchi prevents the takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makounchi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Makounchi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marianskis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Makounchi smiles and moves away.
Makounchi keeps the fight on the outside.
Makounchi shoots in but Marianskis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marianskis pushes Makounchi up against the ropes in a clinch.
Marianskis jumps guard but Makounchi turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Makounchi is looking to break free of the clinch but Marianskis has double underhooks.
Marianskis wants a takedown but no success here.
Makounchi wants to take the fight to the mat but Marianskis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Marianskis is trying to pull guard but Makounchi turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Marianskis has Makounchi pressed against the ropes, preventing Makounchi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Makounchi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marianskis has him pressed against the ropes.
Kubys Marianskis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marianskis pulls Makounchi into guard.
Marianskis wants to sweep but no luck.
Marianskis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Makounchi.
Marianskis keeping moving, preventing Makounchi from controlling successfully.
Makounchi throwing strikes but missing.
Makounchi postures up in Marianskis's guard and throws a big left but Marianskis blocks it.
Marianskis being controlled here, momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makounchi postures up.
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 Ippo Makounchi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Marianskis wants to clinch.
Makounchi missing with a left hand there. Marianskis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Makounchi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Makounchi drives through with a takedown into Marianskis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Marianskis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Makounchi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Makounchi postures up in Marianskis's guard and throws a big left but Marianskis blocks it.
Marianskis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Marianskis trying to keep a closed guard but Makounchi is proving a slippery customer.
Makounchi throwing strikes from guard but Marianskis blocks nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marianskis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Makounchi is controlling him.
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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Marianskis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Makounchi's guard.
Marianskis wants to control from the top but Makounchi keeps moving.
Marianskis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Makounchi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Marianskis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Makounchi swats away the attempt to clinch by Marianskis.
Marianskis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makounchi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marianskis tries to clinch but Makounchi is having none of it.
Makounchi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marianskis.
Marianskis misses with a wild combination.
Marianskis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Makounchi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marianskis wants to clinch up but Makounchi keeps it at a distance.
Makounchi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Makounchi wants it to stay on the feet.
Makounchi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marianskis sprawls well. Marianskis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Makounchi gets slowly back to his feet.
Marianskis throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makounchi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marianskis but Marianskis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ippo Makounchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makounchi 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.
Marianskis closes the distance and pushes Makounchi back into the ropes.
Makounchi is looking for a takedown.
Marianskis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Makounchi working hard to break the clinch.
Makounchi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marianskis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Marianskis tries to stall but Makounchi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Makounchi wants to break free but Marianskis has control.
Marianskis is trying to pull guard but Makounchi has him pressed against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makounchi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marianskis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marianskis tries to clinch up but Makounchi circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Makounchi.
Marianskis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marianskis throws a nice head kick!
Marianskis tries for a takedown but Makounchi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Marianskis misses.
Makounchi shoots in for a takedown but Marianskis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makounchi leaves Marianskis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makounchi avoids the head kick by Marianskis.
Makounchi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kubys Marianskis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marianskis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kubys Marianskis!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shadow Deathgrip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicky The Underdog (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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180 lbs
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173 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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Counter striker
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shadow Deathgrip!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nicky The Underdog!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deathgrip scores with a takedown into The Underdog's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The Underdog looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deathgrip is one step ahead there.
The Underdog being controlled here, momentarily.
Deathgrip avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Deathgrip scoring with punches to the head and body.
It looks like Nicky The Underdog has been cut.
The Underdog looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deathgrip is one step ahead there.
Deathgrip is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The Underdog 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.
Deathgrip will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deathgrip trying to control the position from guard on top but The Underdog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deathgrip with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Underdog keeping moving, preventing Deathgrip from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Shadow Deathgrip just wasn't active enough.
The Underdog fails with the takedown
and Deathgrip counters with a right hand to the body.
The Underdog gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Deathgrip counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Deathgrip swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Underdog.
The Underdog fails with the takedown
and Deathgrip counters with a leg kick.
Shadow Deathgrip has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky The Underdog.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deathgrip thuds his right hand into The Underdog's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Underdog tries to sprawl but Deathgrip drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Deathgrip missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deathgrip is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for The Underdog!
The Underdog has left one of his arms exposed and Deathgrip doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. The Underdog screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shadow Deathgrip!
A very excited looking Shadow Deathgrip 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 Curtis Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mary Jane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clay comes to the ring accompanied by Atari Teenage Riot - Revolution Action . The crowd seem to be enjoying Jane's choice of entrance music: Rick James - Mary Jane. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Curtis Clay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mary Jane!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jane misses with the head strike.
Clay lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Clay fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Jane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Clay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clay struggles to land a body shot inside as Jane controls his hands.
Jane breaks from the clinch.
Jane avoids the body shot from Clay.
Clay swings widly with a right hand
and Jane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clay misses with an uppercut
and Jane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Curtis Clay 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!
Clay closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jane's guard.
Jane wants to sweep here but Clay controlling him for the moment.
Jane is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Clay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay wants to control from the top but Jane keeps moving.
Jane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jane might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Clay kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clay is one step ahead there.
Clay pushes down on Jane's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jane trying to hold on to Clay's head to control him but Clay postures up.
Clay wants to free his trapped foot but Jane is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Clay is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay is trying to control the action in half guard but Jane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jane tries to roll over but Clay keeps him under control.
Jane moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Clay throws a big right hand that misses.
Clay postures up in Jane's guard and throws a big left but Jane blocks it.
Clay won't allow Jane to sweep him here.
Jane wants to stand and escape but Clay is having none of it.
Jane bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clay's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clay wants to sweep here but Jane controlling him for the moment.
Jane wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.
Clay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jane's guard.
Jane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clay looking to pass the guard.
Jane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clay.
Jane keeping full guard, as Clay tries to pass.
Clay throws a big right hand that misses.
Jane looking to control but Clay passes into half guard.
Clay has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jane wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jane wants to improve his position but Clay is controlling well.
Jane is concentrating on defense, preventing Clay from advancing position.
Clay is just content to waste time from the top position. Jane takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Clay prevents Jane from getting back to his feet.
Clay wants to control from the top but Jane keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jane is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jane trying to keep a closed guard but Clay is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Clay thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mary Jane will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Curtis Clay's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Clay slips a jab from Jane.
Jane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clay.
Clay takes a swing at Jane's ribcage but misses.
Clay misses with a takedown attempt - Jane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jane lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Clay thows a body shot but no joy.
Jane ducks under a wild hook from Clay.
Jane throws a series of punches but Clay avoids them all with ease.
Jane swings for the body but Clay moves out of range.
Clay throws out a loose jab but Jane uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay tries to clinch up but Jane circles away and keeps his distance.
Jane works the jab nicely.
Clay is looking to clinch.
Jane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clay shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jane but Jane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clay swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jane.
Clay misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay misses with an uppercut. Jane saw that one coming.
Clay misses with a body punch
letting Jane counter with a right hand.
Clay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jane throws out the jab.
Clay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jane.
Jane moves out of range of the strikes.
Clay throws an off balance right hand
letting Jane counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jane scores with a sloppy right hand. Clay should have avoided that one.
Clay is rocked!
Clay misses with a few strikes there.
Clay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clay wants to clinch but Jane slips to the side
and Jane counters with a crisp right that sends Clay to the canvas! Jane follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mary Jane!
Mary Jane took some time post fight to say the following; 'Smoke weed kids!'.
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