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NFC 66 - Matsumoto V Beefheart PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tokyo Drift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Sloan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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153 lbs
1 - 5 - 0 |
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170 cm
23
145 lbs
0 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tokyo Drift!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leroy Sloan!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drift misses with the combination.
Drift misses with a head kick.
Drift misses with a two punch combination.
Drift shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sloan is trying to defend but Drift finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sloan wants to get back to his feet.
Sloan is defending against the submission attempts here by Drift.
Sloan trying to control here.
Sloan is looking to get back to is feet but Drift passes into side control.
Sloan wants to get back to his feet but Drift is dominant here and he's now got Sloan's back!
Drift is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drift has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Sloan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloan holding both Drift 's hands and preventing any damage.
Drift is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sloan knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sloan for a finish.
Drift working for a choke but Sloan is defending well.
Sloan holding both Drift 's hands and preventing any damage.
Drift is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sloan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloan is trying to stand back up.
Sloan defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Sloan looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sloan is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Sloan is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Sloan looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drift working for the choke.
Drift is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sloan is defending well though. Drift let's go of the attempt for now.
Drift is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sloan is defending well though. Drift let's go of the attempt for now.
Sloan fending off the submission attempt from Drift.
Drift is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Drift is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sloan knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sloan for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloan wants to get back to his feet.
Drift is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sloan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Drift is looking for a rear naked choke here but Sloan reverses the position brilliantly into Drift's guard!
Sloan throwing strikes from guard but Drift blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloan throwing strikes but missing.
Sloan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Drift's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tokyo Drift dominated that round.
That's time! Drift's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Drift slaps away a takedown attempt from Sloan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Drift fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tokyo Drift is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloan tries to keep at a distance but Drift has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sloan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Drift has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Drift landing knees to the body.
Drift lands a good knee to the midsection. Sloan won't want to take too many of those.
Sloan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Drift with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drift breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sloan has closed the distance and engaged Drift in a clinch.
Drift tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sloan looking to throw knees to the head but Drift is blocking nicely.
Sloan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Drift blocks it with crossed arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drift landing knees to the body.
Sloan tries to land a knee to the head but Drift blocks with his arms.
Drift lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sloan is breathing heavily.
Drift with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drift content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sloan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sloan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Drift has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Drift connects with a knee to the head.
Sloan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Drift has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sloan looking to throw knees to the head but Drift is blocking nicely.
Drift tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Drift breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drift closes the distance and pushes Sloan back into the cage.
Drift crunches a lovely knee into Sloan's ribcage.
Drift's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tokyo Drift seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Drift.
Drift lands a jab-cross combination.
Drift clinches up with Sloan and pushes him back against the cage.
Drift taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloan tries to land a knee to the head but Drift blocks with his arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloan tries to land a knee to the head but Drift blocks with his arms.
Sloan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Drift blocks it with crossed arms.
Drift lands a nice elbow.
Drift is pushing Sloan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Drift with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sloan looking to throw knees to the head but Drift is blocking nicely.
Drift scores a nice knee to the body.
Drift lands an elbow just above Sloan 's eye.
Sloan looking to throw knees to the head but Drift is blocking nicely.
Nice elbow from Drift.
Sloan takes an elbow to the temple.
Sloan tries a knee to the head but Drift blocks it.
Drift lands a knee to the body.
Drift working Sloan over with knees to the body.
Sloan tries a knee to the head but Drift blocks it.
Drift lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drift utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Drift - that landed with a thud.
Drift landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Drift breaks the clinch.
Sloan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Drift.
Nice takedown defense from Drift. No joy for Sloan on that attempt.
Tokyo Drift has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leroy Sloan.
Drift lands a two punch combo.
Drift fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Drift looks to land a right hand but Sloan moved out of range.
Sloan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drift.
Drift lands a jab-cross combination.
No luck for Drift with that takedown attempt.
Drift stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloan dives in and grabs Drift's left leg, looking for a takedown. Drift pushes down on Sloan's head and hops out.
Sloan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drift as he jumps to the side.
Drift throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sloan's waist but Sloan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drift off to one side.
Drift throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sloan.
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!
Sloan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sloan looks for a takedown but Drift sprawls well.
Sloan stuffs the takedown.
Sloan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Drift tries to avoid it but Sloan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Drift to the ground. Drift escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drift slaps away a takedown attempt from Sloan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Drift gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sloan throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tokyo Drift dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Drift instigates a clinch.
Sloan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Drift.
Drift breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drift throws a combination that misses
and Sloan counters with a nice body shot.
Drift throws a head kick but Sloan moves out of range.
Sloan shoots for a takedown but Drift saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tokyo Drift is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloan slips a jab and a cross from Drift.
Drift throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sloan.
Drift tries to bum rush Sloan with a series of wild strikes but Sloan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sloan is defended easily by Drift.
Tokyo Drift has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leroy Sloan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drift scores with a three punch combo!
Drift stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Drift wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloan blocks a head kick by Drift.
Drift misses with the combination.
Sloan shoots in looking for a takedown but Drift manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sloan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Drift will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drift has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sloan misses with a knee to the head.
Sloan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drift utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Drift lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Drift gets control of Sloan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Drift will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Drift avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drift is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloan passes Drift's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sloan prevents Drift from standing back up.
Drift is looking to control Sloan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Drift avoid being mounted?
Sloan wants to stand up but Drift is controlling the position.
Sloan thows a huge punch but Drift dodges it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drift avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sloan.
Drift is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sloan pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drift trying to control but Sloan postures up.
Sloan wants to stand up but Drift has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Drift knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sloan on the ground.
Drift is looking to improve his position.
Drift manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Drift slaps away a takedown attempt from Sloan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Drift shoots for a takedown but Sloan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Drift fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sloan tries for a takedown but Drift sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drift misses with a wild combination.
Sloan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drift sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sloan somewhat.
Sloan dives in and grabs Drift's left leg, looking for a takedown. Drift pushes down on Sloan's head and hops out.
Drift misses with a two punch combination.
Sloan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drift has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sloan takes a knee right on the jaw!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drift lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloan tries to land a knee to the head but Drift blocks with his arms.
Sloan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Leroy Sloan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tokyo Drift is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Drift manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tokyo Drift showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Drift has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tokyo Drift!
Tokyo Drift gave a mention to 1337 ANZAC in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shaka Kahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroyuki Okamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahn's entrance music is john farnham - you're the voice. A fine choice. Okamoto has chosen Feel the Drive as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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168 cm
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152 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shaka Kahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroyuki Okamoto!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okamoto throws a head kick that misses.
Kahn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Okamoto.
Okamoto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Okamoto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kahn.
Hiroyuki Okamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kahn throws a series of punches but Okamoto avoids them all with ease.
Okamoto tries to land a front kick but Kahn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Okamoto.
Okamoto darts in and clinches Kahn up against the cage.
Kahn scores with a hook to the body.
Okamoto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kahn is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kahn.
Okamoto taking a breather.
Kahn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Okamoto is trying to stall.
Kahn lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Okamoto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okamoto blocks a body shot from Kahn.
Okamoto looking to slow down the pace here.
Kahn lands a nice shot to the body.
Come on Okamoto - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Okamoto looking to stall.
Okamoto blocks an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Okamoto - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hiroyuki Okamoto.
Kahn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kahn blocks a head kick by Okamoto.
Okamoto tries to clinch up.
Okamoto tries to land a front kick but Kahn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn misses with a few strikes there.
Kahn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Okamoto, pushing him back against the cage.
Kahn lands a shot to the body.
Kahn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okamoto effectively controlling the action here.
Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Okamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okamoto lands a good knee to the midsection. Kahn won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Okamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okamoto blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kahn looking to stall.
Okamoto prevents Kahn from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Okamoto is trying to maintain a safe position but Kahn gets an underhook and turns Okamoto into the cage.
Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kahn pushes Okamoto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Okamoto trying to stall but Kahn improves his position.
Okamoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Kahn controls his hands.
Kahn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Okamoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okamoto blocks an uppercut.
Okamoto avoiding damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kahn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Okamoto tries to land knees in the clinch but Kahn avoids the damage to the body.
Okamoto tries to land knees in the clinch but Kahn avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Kahn.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kahn struggles to land a body shot inside as Okamoto controls his hands.
Okamoto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kahn throws a head punch that misses.
Okamoto is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hiroyuki Okamoto.
Kahn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okamoto misses with a shot to the body
and Kahn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kahn lands a hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn.
Okamoto wants to stall.
Okamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kahn throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shaka Kahn will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The crowd cheers as Kahn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Okamoto doesn't seem phased though.
Kahn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Okamoto throws the kick towards the body but Kahn avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Kahn.
Kahn lands with a right hand.
Kahn misses with a series of wild punches.
Kahn 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.
Okamoto lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kahn will feel that in the morning.
Okamoto blocks a leg kick.
Okamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okamoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kahn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kahn throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okamoto misses with a straight right.
Kahn avoids the head kick by Okamoto.
Kahn dodges the punch combination from Okamoto.
Shaka Kahn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Okamoto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kahn. That did some damage!
Okamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Okamoto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Okamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahn manages to avoid it.
Kahn defending well as Okamoto loads up on a big left hand.
Okamoto misses with an uppercut
and Kahn counters with a series of strikes. Okamoto will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kahn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kahn gets a double leg takedown into Okamoto's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kahn prevents Okamoto from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Okamoto can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Okamoto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kahn throwing strikes from guard but Okamoto blocks nicely.
Okamoto 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kahn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kahn is in close to Okamoto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okamoto wants to sweep here but Kahn controlling him for the moment.
Kahn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Okamoto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kahn is controlling him.
Okamoto is trying to keep Kahn in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn wants to control from the top but Okamoto keeps moving.
Kahn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kahn wants to control from the top but Okamoto keeps moving.
Kahn looking to sit in guard and control but Okamoto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Okamoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kahn keeping full guard, as Okamoto tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kahn is pulling down on Okamoto's head to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Shaka Kahn just wasn't active enough.
Kahn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kahn tries to bum rush Okamoto with a series of wild strikes but Okamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kahn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Okamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okamoto misses with a kick to the body.
Kahn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Okamoto back to the cage. Kahn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kahn connects with a leg kick. Okamoto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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 Shaka Kahn will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Okamoto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Okamoto throws a head kick that misses.
Kahn fakes the leg kick and cracks Okamoto in the body.
Kahn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kahn swings for the body but Okamoto moves out of range.
Kahn lands the left hand.
Okamoto is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Okamoto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kahn doesn't seem phased though.
Okamoto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kahn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kahn misses with a leg kick
and Okamoto counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hiroyuki Okamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kahn throws a nice looking combination but Okamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kahn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Okamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kahn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Okamoto's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okamoto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kahn under the eye.
Hiroyuki Okamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okamoto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kahn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kahn connects with a body shot.
A punch combination from Kahn misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Okamoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kahn slips a jab from Okamoto.
Kahn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Okamoto thows a leg kick but Kahn checks it
and Kahn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kahn misses with a two punch combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kahn checks a leg kick.
Okamoto tries to land a front kick but Kahn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Okamoto lands a head kick. Kahn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kahn pushes Okamoto up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Okamoto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kahn is defending well for now.
Okamoto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kahn avoids it.
Okamoto is trying to maintain a safe position but Kahn gets an underhook and turns Okamoto into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okamoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Okamoto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kahn avoids it.
Okamoto stalling in the clinch but Kahn improves position.
Okamoto stalling.
Okamoto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kahn is keeping busy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Okamoto.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hiroyuki Okamoto.
Kahn moves into the clinch.
A short right from Kahn on the inside.
Okamoto stalling.
Okamoto misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto leaning his opponent against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kahn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okamoto.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Okamoto trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Kahn.
Kahn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okamotos head.
Kahn throws a head punch that misses.
Okamoto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kahn is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kahn.
Okamoto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kahn is defending well for now.
Okamoto blocks a body shot from Kahn.
Okamoto looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Okamoto throws a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Kahn.
Hiroyuki Okamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaka Kahn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kahn has a couple of punches blocked by Okamoto.
Okamoto is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kahn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okamoto taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hiroyuki Okamoto.
Okamoto throws the kick towards the body but Kahn avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroyuki Okamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kahn 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Shaka Kahn!
Shaka Kahn 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leo Barros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bio Hazzard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hazzard has chosen Sweating Bullets as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
198 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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185 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leo Barros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bio Hazzard!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazzard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barros throws a leg kick but Hazzard checks it.
Hazzard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barros closes the distance and clinches up with Hazzard, looking for a takedown. Barros pushes Hazzard against the cage but Hazzard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barros fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barros cracks Hazzard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barros throws a head kick but Hazzard moves out of range.
Barros lunges at Hazzard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hazzard's hand.
Barros wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barros is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Barros scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barros throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Barros misses with a double jab
and Hazzard counters with a good low kick that Barros was not able to check.
Barros chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barros shoots in looking for a takedown but Hazzard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barros's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barros.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Barros moves into full mount!
Hazzard is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Barros.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barros is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hazzard is rocked!
Barros lands a big shot to the head and Hazzard winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Leo Barros!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rila Kuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mega Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuma comes to the cage accompanied by Teach me how to Daugie. Funkyama has chosen Bon Jovi: Bad Medicine as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mega Funkyama enters the cage!
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148 lbs
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145 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rila Kuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mega Funkyama!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funkyama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Funkyama fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kuma checks it well.
Funkyama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Funkyama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuma misses with a hook. Funkyama ducked under it nicely.
Funkyama looks to throw a body kick
and Kuma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Funkyama misses with a low kick.
Funkyama tries to clinch but Kuma moves out of range.
Funkyama motions for Kuma to come forward. Funkyama throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kuma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Funkyama to score with a decent uppercut.
Kuma keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Funkyama drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Funkyama misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Funkyama seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Funkyama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuma keeps working.
Funkyama working the strikes but Kuma uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ground and pound from Funkyama.
Kuma keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Funkyama is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Funkyama missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Funkyama seems to be working for a kimura but Kuma defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuma trying to control from the bottom.
Kuma kicks off Funkyama and gets to his feet.
Kuma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Funkyama shoots in for a double leg but Kuma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rila Kuma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mega Funkyama.
Kuma displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Funkyama.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Funkyama.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuma prevents Funkyama from improving position.
Kuma dodges the ground and pound from Funkyama.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuma defending against the ground and pound.
Funkyama throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Funkyama advances to full mount.
Funkyama controlling from the full mount.
Kuma tries to hold on but Funkyama pushes him away.
Kuma is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kuma takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Funkyama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuma is looking to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Funkyama there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funkyama controlling from the full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funkyama postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kuma looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Funkyama dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Funkyama dodges the punch combination from Kuma.
Kuma throws the kick towards the body but Funkyama avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Funkyama lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kuma doesn't seem phased though.
Funkyama shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kuma defends it nicely.
Funkyama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kuma has time to react.
Kuma misses with a body shot.
Kuma stuffs the takedown attempt from Funkyama. Funkyama gets slowly back to his feet.
Funkyama shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kuma sprawls well. Kuma wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Funkyama gets slowly back to his feet.
Rila Kuma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mega Funkyama.
Funkyama slips a straight right by Kuma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama has a takedown stuffed.
Kuma misses with the combination.
Kuma blocks a low kick nicely.
A big left from Funkyama misses.
Funkyama throws a leg kick but Kuma checks it.
Funkyama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kuma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Funkyama circles away quickly and effectively.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Funkyama.
Funkyama tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Funkyama misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kuma counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Funkyama.
Funkyama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kuma is fending him off so far but Funkyama persists. Nope, Kuma circles away and we're back to standing.
Funkyama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kuma swivels and escapes.
Funkyama gets a clinch.
Funkyama is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kuma is keeping busy.
The referee is keeping an eye on Funkyama - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Funkyama continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kuma avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Come on Funkyama - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mega Funkyama.
Kuma is looking to land body kicks.
Funkyama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kuma swivels and escapes.
Kuma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Funkyama.
Funkyama misses with a hook to the body
and Kuma counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Funkyama thinking.
Kuma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Funkyama misses with a leg kick
enabling Kuma to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuma keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Funkyama tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kuma is able to avoid easily.
Funkyama shoots in for a takedown but Kuma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Funkyama.
Rila Kuma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuma lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Funkyama backs up against the cage.
Kuma misses with the combination.
Funkyama closes the distance and clinches up with Kuma, looking for a takedown. Funkyama pushes Kuma against the cage but Kuma circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Funkyama scores a takedown into full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuma wants to hold on but Funkyama pushes him away.
Funkyama misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funkyama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Funkyama looking to ground and pound but Kuma is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Funkyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
A leg kick checked by Kuma.
Funkyama fails with the takedown.
Kuma misses with a wild combination.
Funkyama shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kuma defends it nicely.
Funkyama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kuma enables Funkyama to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kuma manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kuma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuma is looking to stand up but Funkyama isn't so interested in that idea.
Funkyama wants to control from the top but Kuma keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuma trying to control the position.
Funkyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuma is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funkyama trying to control but Kuma is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kuma slaps away a takedown attempt from Funkyama, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rila Kuma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mega Funkyama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuma lands a nice looking body kick.
An inside leg kick from Funkyama misses.
Funkyama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuma moves away.
Funkyama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kuma tries to avoid it but Funkyama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kuma to the ground. Kuma escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Funkyama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kuma lands a nice looking body kick.
Funkyama shoots in for a takedown but Kuma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Funkyama has a takedown stuffed.
Funkyama has his takedown stuffed
enabling Kuma to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuma tries to bum rush Funkyama with a series of wild strikes but Funkyama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Funkyama with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kuma to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama misses with a leg kick.
Kuma swinging wildly here.
Kuma blocks the body kick.
Kuma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Funkyama.
Funkyama misses with a takedown
and Kuma counters with a thumping low kick.
Rila Kuma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuma explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kuma misses with an uppercut.
Kuma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Funkyama doesn't seem bothered though.
Funkyama shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Funkyama was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Funkyama throwing strikes here but Kuma is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mega Funkyama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuma is working to get back to half guard.
Funkyama working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Funkyama postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kuma looks a forlorn figure.
Funkyama takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuma wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Funkyama.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mega Funkyama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Funkyama 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mega Funkyama!
Mega Funkyama gave a mention to Canuck Beavermeat Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoshiro Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sun Ce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoshiro Gomi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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220 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshiro Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sun Ce!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomi slips a jab from Ce.
Gomi shoots in for a takedown but Ce shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ce misses with a looping left.
Gomi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ce connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gomi momentarily.
Gomi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ce as he jumps to the side.
Gomi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gomi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ce missing with a left hand there. Gomi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ce avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ce lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gomi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ce looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gomi controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomi in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ce is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yoshiro Gomi!
Yoshiro Gomi 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawkins comes to the cage accompanied by Jay-Z - Empire State of Mind. Apollo Anderson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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194 lbs
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198 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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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
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Dawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Apollo Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dawkins drives through with a takedown into Anderson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dawkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dawkins passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dawkins throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dawkins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Dawkins throwing strikes but Anderson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Dawkins dodges the ground and pound from Anderson.
Dawkins is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dawkins won't allow Anderson to pass to mount.
Anderson lands with a punch from half guard.
Dawkins trying to control from the bottom.
Dawkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dawkins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dawkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dawkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
Dawkins is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dawkins gets back to full guard.
Dawkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dawkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson is pushing down on Dawkins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dawkins is fighting to maintain full guard but Anderson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Anderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dawkins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Anderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dawkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dawkins is pressing down on Anderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dawkins looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily.
Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but Dawkins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dawkins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dawkins stops Anderson from getting back to his feet.
Dawkins is working for a submission of some sort.
Dawkins frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins landing shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poor strikes thrown by Dawkins there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dawkins looking to secure an arm triangle but Anderson defends it well.
Dawkins working away from the top, dropping strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dawkins lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawkins thowing shots but they're missing.
Poor strikes thrown by Dawkins there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Dawkins dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Anderson rushes Dawkins and presses him up against the cage.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Dawkins can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Dawkins blocks an uppercut.
Anderson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Anderson lands with a punch from half guard.
Anderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dawkins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anderson's back!
Dawkins somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson breaks Dawkins's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Anderson trying to move into half guard but instead Dawkins has managed to sweep!
Dawkins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Anderson is looking to stand up but Dawkins isn't so interested in that idea.
Dawkins wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Dawkins wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Dawkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dawkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dawkins.
Dawkins preventing the sweep.
Dawkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dawkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dawkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dawkins stands and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dawkins fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.
Dawkins trying to control the position but Anderson is working away.
Dawkins working the ground and pound but Anderson is defending the strikes.
Dawkins looks up at the clock and then as Anderson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dawkins smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Anderson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Dawkins wants to take the fight to the mat but Anderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dawkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Anderson as the two fighters clinch.
Dawkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dawkins is trying to keep an underhook but Anderson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Dawkins is defending well.
Anderson lands strikes from half guard.
Jack Dawkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anderson lands strikes from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dawkins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dawkins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dawkins working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily.
Anderson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins 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.
Anderson is posturing up here but Dawkins has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Anderson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Anderson has to tap! Slick submission there by Dawkins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Dawkins!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jack Dawkins made sure he mentioned RMC - Rio Mma Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Young has chosen Shut 'Em Down as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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222 lbs
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205 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Super Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charles Young!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Man or perhaps it was just good defense by Young which made him look bad.
Young displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
Man swings for the body but Young moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Man lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Young has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Young and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Man cracks a nice hook into Young's ribs.
Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
Young moves out of range as Man strikes.
Super Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Man lands with a thumping leg kick.
Man takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Young avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Young blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Young's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Man.
Man slowing the pace effectively.
Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Young.
Young takes a shot to the head.
Man throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Man.
Man leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young is looking to break free of the clinch but Man has double underhooks.
Young has picked Man up - he's going for a ride! Young 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!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Young trying to control from half guard but Man is working away.
Man looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Man makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Man.
Young gets to his feet. Man looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young misses with a wild body shot.
Man lets loose with a powerful body kick. Young will feel that in the morning.
Charles Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Young throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man throws a shot from downtown. Young moves away and avoids it.
Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body punch from Man.
Man throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Man swings for the body but Young moves out of range.
Man fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Super Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man tries to land a front kick but Young steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Man swings away with a leg kick that misses.
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!
Young punishes Man's body with a nice straight punch.
Young misses with an uppercut
and Man counters with a right hand to the body.
Man scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Man dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Young. That did some damage!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Man looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Young is fending him off so far but Man persists. Nope, Young circles away and we're back to standing.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Man dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Man staying out of range there.
Man lands a nice looking body shot.
Man throws a leg kick but Young moved away.
Some wild striking there from Man.
Man throws a head kick that misses.
Man shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Young napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Young is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Man has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Man wants to lay and pray for a moment but Young keeps working.
Young tries to improve position but can't.
Man in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man scoring with punches and elbows.
Man is looking to take a break and control but Young is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Young wants to control but Man postures up.
Man working the head and body with strikes.
Young tries to buck Man off but Man is having none of it.
Young wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Man remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Young takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Super Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man lands a few punches from side control.
Man is putting a hurting on Young here, landing some big shots from side control.
Man tries for a kimura but Young is defending well.
Man cracks Young with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Man is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Young has escaped the position, nice work there.
Young tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man wants to control for a moment but Young uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Young has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Man is working away from the top position though.
Young is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Man is staying active.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Man lands a nice short elbow.
Man wants to pass to mount but Young is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man drops an elbow to the side of Young's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young wants to get back to his feet.
Man working Young over with strikes.
Man throwing shots but Young is blocking nicely.
Man working over Young with some ground and pound. Young looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young blocking the ground and pound attempt from Man.
Man with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Man tries to pass to full mount but Young defends it.
Man thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Young's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Man dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Man lands with a straight right. Young didn't see that one coming.
Man looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Man fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Young ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Man misses the shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Man.
Young cracks Man with a right hand to the side of the head.
Man is looking to wear down Young with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Young doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Young.
Man shoots in and drives through. Young sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Super Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man misses with a straight right.
Man blocks a jab.
Man lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man throws a good cross that connects.
Young misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
Man tries to work over Young's front leg with a kick but Young checks it.
Man moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man throws an off balance right hand
enabling Young to counter with a crisp jab.
Man throws the kick towards the body but Young avoids it.
Man misses with a body shot.
Man misses with an uppercut. Young saw that one coming.
Young misses the shot to the body.
Man throws a shot from downtown. Young moves away and avoids it.
Man looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Young is fending him off so far but Man persists. Nope, Young circles away and we're back to standing.
Man throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Young stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Man tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Young manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Super Man is winning the standup battle so far.
Man works Young's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Young wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Man on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Man shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Young pinned against the cage. Young gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Charles Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Young does a little dance to reset his feet.
Super Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
Young uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Young uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Man.
Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
Man slips under a jab.
Young throws a hook to the side of Man's head but Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Man swings for the body but Young moves out of range.
Man thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Young if he has to take too many more of those.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Young swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Young avoids a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Young checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Young takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Super Man showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Man has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Super Man!
An out of breath Super Man thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Emilianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emilianenko comes to the cage accompanied by Nirvana - Rape Me. Freddie Emilianenko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Daniel Cormier's chin.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Freddie Emilianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel Cormier!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emilianenko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Emilianenko wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice uppercut there from Emilianenko.
Emilianenko moves away from the strike by Cormier.
Emilianenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cormier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Emilianenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cormier is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Emilianenko can't fight it off and eventually Cormier manages to take the fight to the floor. Emilianenko looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cormier wants to control from the top but Emilianenko keeps moving.
Cormier looking to sit in guard and control but Emilianenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emilianenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cormier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Emilianenko stays in close to Cormier's body and controls the position.
Cormier manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cormier looking to finish with strikes here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emilianenko tries to reverse the position but Cormier maintains control.
Emilianenko sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cormier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Emilianenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Emilianenko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cormier wants to free his trapped foot but Emilianenko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Emilianenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cormier.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Emilianenko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cormier looking to sit in guard and control but Emilianenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Emilianenko stops Cormier from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cormier can do anything to dispel that myth.
Emilianenko stops Cormier from standing up.
Emilianenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Emilianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Cormier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emilianenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cormier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emilianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Cormier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Emilianenko.
Emilianenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Emilianenko throwing strikes from guard but Cormier blocks nicely.
Emilianenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cormier is keeping the position for now.
Cormier wants to stand up but Emilianenko is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emilianenko wants to pass the guard but Cormier is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daniel Cormier will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Emilianenko loads up on a big right hand but Cormier slips the punch.
Daniel Cormier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cormier jabs Emilianenko right on the nose. Emilianenko blinks but takes it well.
Emilianenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cormier falls off balance throwing a combination
and Emilianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Emilianenko with a poor takedown
and Cormier counters by clinching up.
Emilianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Emilianenko stops a takedown attempt from Cormier.
Cormier breaks from the clinch.
Emilianenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cormier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emilianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Cormier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emilianenko dodges the punch combination from Cormier.
Cormier is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cormier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Emilianenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cormier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Emilianenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cormier as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddie Emilianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emilianenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emilianenko looking to finish Cormier with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cormier!
Cormier is desperately trying to improve his position but Emilianenko has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emilianenko unloads with some shots from mount but Cormier bucks and avoids them well.
Emilianenko putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Emilianenko wants to control the pace but Cormier is squirming around nicely.
Emilianenko is really struggling to control Cormier but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Emilianenko goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cormier turns into him and now he's in Emilianenko's guard.
Cormier postures up in Emilianenko's guard and throws a big left but Emilianenko blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emilianenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cormier is one step ahead there.
Emilianenko keeping full guard, as Cormier tries to pass.
Emilianenko controls Cormier momentarily but Cormier frees himself.
Cormier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Emilianenko trying to control the position.
Cormier scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier trying to control but Emilianenko is working from the bottom.
Emilianenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cormier stays in close to Emilianenko's body and controls the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cormier throws a strike but Emilianenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cormier wants to sweep here but Emilianenko controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddie Emilianenko dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Emilianenko cracks Cormier with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cormier scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cormier shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cormier showed some decent athleticism there.
Emilianenko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cormier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Emilianenko is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cormier is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emilianenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Cormier has wrist control.
Emilianenko slips nicely into half guard.
Emilianenko slows the pace down in half guard.
Emilianenko wants to stand up but Cormier manages to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emilianenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Cormier is retaining full guard.
Cormier is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Emilianenko is controlling him.
Freddie Emilianenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Emilianenko is fighting to break Cormier's control of his arms but Cormier is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Emilianenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Cormier is retaining full guard.
Emilianenko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cormier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emilianenko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cormier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cormier slaps away a takedown attempt from Emilianenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Emilianenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cormier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Emilianenko dodges the punch combination from Cormier.
Emilianenko misses with a body shot.
Cormier misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Emilianenko tries to avoid it but Cormier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Emilianenko to the ground. Emilianenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cormier shoots in for a double leg but Emilianenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Emilianenko with a hook.
Emilianenko shoots and misses
and Cormier counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddie Emilianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emilianenko managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cormier.
Cormier wants to control for a moment but Emilianenko uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Emilianenko gets full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cormier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daniel Cormier.
I think Cormier has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keio Jun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rampage Jockson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jockson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Can't Be Touched kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Keio Jun is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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211 lbs
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Keio Jun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rampage Jockson!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jockson misses with a looping left.
Jockson connects with a body shot that sends Jun's belly button to the back.
Jockson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jun has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jun there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jockson jabs Jun to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jockson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jockson misses with a wild body shot.
Jockson fails with the takedown.
Jockson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jockson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jun circles away quickly and effectively.
Jockson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jun.
Jockson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jockson slips a jab from Jun.
Jockson blocks a head kick by Jun.
Jockson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jun is just out of range.
Jun needs to keep his hands up - Jockson had a free shot at his head there.
Jockson ducks right into an uppercut from Jun.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jun.
Jockson lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jockson is defended easily by Jun.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jockson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jun feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jockson's calf.
Jockson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jun is just out of range.
Jun thumps Jockson with a low kick.
Jockson throws a hook but Jun avoids it easily.
Jockson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jun swivels and escapes.
Keio Jun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rampage Jockson.
Nice straight punches there by Jun. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jun.
Jun gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jockson tries to free his leg and advance position but Jun is retaining full guard.
Jockson postures up in Jun's guard and throws a big left but Jun blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jun pushes Jockson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jockson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters circling a little - Jun finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jockson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jun was well out of range. Poor timing from Jockson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jockson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jockson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jun manages to avoid it.
Jun tries to bum rush Jockson with a series of wild strikes but Jockson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jun plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jun fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jockson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jockson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jun connects with a solid leg kick.
Jockson looks gassed!
Jockson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jun counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jun. That's going to slow Jockson down.
Jun throws a nice head kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Jun.
Jockson throws a jab when Jun was well out of range.
Jun tries a head kick but it misses.
Jun buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jun bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jun lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jun fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jun lands a head kick!
Jun fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jockson, pushing him back against the cage.
Jockson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jockson backwards.
Jun is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A shot in the inside from Jun.
Jockson can't break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jun obliges.
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!
Jun taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jun creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jockson's defenses.
Jun using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jun throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jun displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jockson up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jun.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jun lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jockson or not.
Jockson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Jun on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Jun.
Jockson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jun pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jockson is trying to stall.
Jun lands a right hand.
Jun manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short left from Jun.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keio Jun dominated that round.
That's time! Jun's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jun works the jab nicely.
Jun defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jockson.
Jun fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jockson is out of range.
Jockson looks to throw the jab but Jun is out of range.
Jockson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jun drives through and clinches with Jockson against the cage.
Jockson is trying to push Jun away but Jun has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jockson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jockson manages to break the clinch.
Jun is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jun with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jockson.
Jun connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jockson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jockson shoots in and drives through. Jun sprawls well.
Nice jab there from Jockson.
Jun throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jockson just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jun.
Jockson is breathing heavily.
Jun misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jun.
Keio Jun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jun takes a swing at Jockson's ribcage but misses.
Whack! Jun lands a heavy head kick that drops Jockson. The ref tackles Jun to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Jockson was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Keio Jun!
Our winner, Keio Jun, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Makao Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Captain Beefheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsumoto comes to the cage accompanied by Sepultura - Territory . Captain Beefheart has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Makao Matsumoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Captain Beefheart!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsumoto misses the shot to the body.
Matsumoto throws a shot to the body.
Matsumoto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matsumoto moves out of range of the leg kick from Beefheart.
Matsumoto takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Matsumoto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matsumoto blocks a jab.
Beefheart throws a jab when Matsumoto was well out of range.
Matsumoto lands a right hook to the body.
Jab from Matsumoto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beefheart takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Beefheart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsumoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Beefheart.
Beefheart throws a body punch but Matsumoto moves out of range.
Matsumoto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matsumoto moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Beefheart swings for the body but Matsumoto moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefheart scores with a nice right hand.
Matsumoto cracks Beefheart with an open hand slap.
Beefheart blocks a jab.
Beefheart throws a right hand that misses
and Matsumoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsumoto sizes up Beefheart with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Matsumoto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matsumoto.
Beefheart lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matsumoto circles away quickly and effectively.
Beefheart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto lunges at Beefheart with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beefheart's hand.
No joy there for Matsumoto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matsumoto drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Beefheart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matsumoto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matsumoto is fighting to break Beefheart's control of his arms but Beefheart is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matsumoto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matsumoto has gone for a leg lock! Beefheart slips out almost immediately though and dives into Matsumoto's guard.
Matsumoto keeping moving, preventing Beefheart from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matsumoto is on top in guard.
Beefheart manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Beefheart prevents Matsumoto from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart wants to control the pace but Matsumoto is squirming around nicely.
Matsumoto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Matsumoto regains half guard.
Matsumoto wants to control but Beefheart is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Matsumoto.
Beefheart must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beefheart trying to control but Matsumoto is working from the bottom.
Matsumoto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beefheart defends well.
Matsumoto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matsumoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beefheart gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matsumoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Makao Matsumoto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Matsumoto misses the target.
Beefheart scores with a jab.
No luck for Matsumoto with that takedown attempt.
Beefheart takes one on the button.
Beefheart thows a body shot but no joy.
Matsumoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Beefheart is just out of range.
Matsumoto misses with a two punch combination.
Matsumoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beefheart looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsumoto is just out of range.
Beefheart looks to land a right hand but Matsumoto moved out of range.
Matsumoto swinging wildly here.
Beefheart fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Beefheart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Makao Matsumoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsumoto lands with an overhand left.
Matsumoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beefheart.
Matsumoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beefheart fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matsumoto on the side of the head.
Beefheart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beefheart takes a swing at Matsumoto's ribcage but misses.
Matsumoto scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Makao Matsumoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matsumoto throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Beefheart is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Matsumoto off and has taken his back!
Matsumoto turns into Beefheart and is now in his guard.
Matsumoto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Beefheart's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beefheart has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matsumoto is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Matsumoto slips a nice elbow through Beefheart's hands, connecting with Beefheart's forehead.
Beefheart is not content to let Matsumoto control the position.
Beefheart tries to get to full guard but Matsumoto has control of the leg.
Matsumoto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matsumoto moves nicely into side control.
Matsumoto misses with the ground and pound.
Matsumoto postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Beefheart takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Beefheart is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Matsumoto yanks on the arm and Beefheart is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Matsumoto.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Makao Matsumoto!
Makao Matsumoto retains his light heavyweight title!
Makao Matsumoto very nearly forgot to thank RMC - Rio Mma Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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