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Valhalla 59: Tokyo PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hachiko Kuwashio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calviin Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calviin Johnson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.



174 cm
26
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0
185 cm
22
145 lbs
2 - 2 - 1
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hachiko Kuwashio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Calviin Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to clinch but Kuwashio moves away
and Kuwashio counters with a right hand to the body.
Kuwashio misses with a double jab.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuwashio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Kuwashio with an uppercut!
Kuwashio looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Kuwashio misses with a double jab
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuwashio lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson connects with the punch.
Johnson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Kuwashio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Kuwashio scores with a one two! Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kuwashio dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuwashio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuwashio.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Kuwashio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuwashio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
Kuwashio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Johnson tries to clinch but Kuwashio moves out of range.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson moves to clinch but Kuwashio breaks away
and Kuwashio counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Kuwashio to acknowledge the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.

It looks like Hachiko Kuwashio has been cut.
Kuwashio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuwashio dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Kuwashio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab from Kuwashio.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuwashio. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuwashio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuwashio keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuwashio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuwashio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kuwashio. Kuwashio circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kuwashio throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuwashio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kuwashio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Hachiko Kuwashio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hachiko Kuwashio's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!


Kuwashio fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuwashio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Kuwashio.
Kuwashio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Kuwashio connects with a body shot.
Kuwashio throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuwashio.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Kuwashio.
Kuwashio misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuwashio circles away.
Hachiko Kuwashio is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuwashio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Kuwashio is rocked!
Johnson shoots in but Kuwashio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oh Kuwashio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuwashio throws a wild hook but Johnson just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Kuwashio gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Johnson raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calviin Johnson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Calviin Johnson thanked Reaper Combatwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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RATING
39%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ohshima Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshall Regulus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Regulus is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Yuri Antonov - Ne Umirai Lyubov. Ohshima Sato has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?



175 cm
26
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0
176 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ohshima Sato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marshall Regulus!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Regulus fails with a takedown attempt.
Sato connects with a single shot there.
Sato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sato scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Regulus has his takedown stuffed
and Sato counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Regulus dives in and grabs Sato's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sato pushes down on Regulus's head and hops out.
Ohshima Sato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshall Regulus.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Regulus.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Regulus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sato as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sato bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Regulus's head backwards.
Sato tests Regulus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sato lands with a nice combination. Regulus backs away looking to recover.
Sato throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Regulus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sato pinned against the cage. Sato gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Regulus shoots in but no luck this time.
A combination from Sato does no damage.
Sato connects with a nice looking jab.
Good exchange - Sato coming out on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regulus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sato defends it nicely.
Regulus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Regulus tries for a takedown but Sato sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sato lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Regulus backs up against the cage.
Sato lands a jab-cross combination.
Ohshima Sato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Sato - just one landing.
Sato throws a combination. Regulus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Regulus shoots for a takedown but Sato saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sato connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sato catches Regulus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sato lands with a good body shot.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Ohshima Sato dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!


Sato slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Regulus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sato defends it nicely.
Sato scores with a three punch combo!
Sato moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Regulus is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sato is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Regulus.
A right-left combo lands from Sato.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Regulus doesn't seem bothered though.
Sato lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Regulus is defended easily by Sato.
Sato pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Regulus back to the cage. Sato follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Regulus.
Ohshima Sato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshall Regulus.
Sato lands a jab-cross combination.
Sato lands with a hook. Regulus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ohshima Sato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Regulus tries for a takedown but Sato circles away easily
and Sato counters with a series of strikes. Regulus will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sato is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sato lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Regulus eats them both and turns towards Sato to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sato!

Regulus is rocked!
Regulus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Regulus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Regulus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Regulus is still on wobbly legs! Can Sato finish him?
Regulus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sato.
Regulus seems to have recovered his senses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Regulus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Regulus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sato sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Regulus takes one to the chin there.
Sato throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Regulus on the side of the head.
Regulus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sato shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Regulus eats them both and turns towards Sato to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regulus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sato finds it's way round the side to connect with Regulus's head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Ohshima Sato dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!


Sato works over Regulus's head and body with a nice combination.
Sato throws a right hand that Regulus ducks under and follows up with a left that Regulus also avoids with ease.
Regulus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sato circles away.
Sato ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sato lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sato goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Regulus fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sato wants it to stay on the feet.
Ohshima Sato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshall Regulus.
Nice shot by Sato.
Sato paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice shot by Sato.
Regulus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sato circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sato scores with a one two! Regulus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Regulus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sato's half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Regulus prevents Sato from standing back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Regulus seems to be looking for submissions.

Regulus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Regulus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Regulus seems to be working for a kimura but Sato defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato is looking to escape.

Regulus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sato has managed to free his arm - good work.

Regulus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Regulus is looking for a kimura but Sato is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Regulus to get the leverage.

Regulus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sato defends it well.
Sato is looking to improve his position.

Regulus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sato defends it well.
Sato wants to improve his position but Regulus is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Regulus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sato is trying to maintain the position but Regulus is very close to passing his half guard.
Ohshima Sato is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Regulus seems to be looking for submissions.

Regulus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sato is just riding it out for now. Regulus eventually gives up the hold.

Regulus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sato is just riding it out for now. Regulus eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sato is defending against the submission attempts here by Regulus.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marshall Regulus.
I think Sato has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ohshima Sato!
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FIGHT
RATING
40%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



185 cm
21
175 lbs
7 - 1 - 0
184 cm
23
173 lbs
7 - 11 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John White!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White fails with the takedown.
Stark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but White circles away quickly and effectively.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
White fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tony Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John White.
White has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stark finds it's way round the side to connect with White's head.
White shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
White will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
White moves out of range of the body kick from Stark.
Stark comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Stark as he connects with a hook.
Stark throws a push kick but White slaps the foot to one side.
Stark throws a solid leg kick but White takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stark.
Donk. Stark catches White right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stark as he jumps to the side.
John White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark misses with a two punch combination.
Stark scores with a hook to the body. White takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No luck for White with that takedown attempt.
White looks gassed!
White shoots in looking for a takedown. Stark tries to sprawl out of it but White keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stark closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stark connects with a crisp jab.
White with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stark to score with a decent uppercut.
Tony Stark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A combination from Stark does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark throws a one two combo.
Sloppy strikes from Stark. Those never looked like landing.
Stark misses with the combination.
White shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
White takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stark throws a combination. White tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
White will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Donk. Stark catches White right on the button with a cross.
Stark defends well against a solid takedown attempt from White.
Stark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stark scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White blocks a low kick nicely.
Stark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but White moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stark throws a combination. White tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stark works over White's head and body with a nice combination.

Stark lands a left and a right that send White crashing to the mat, dazed. Stark thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

White is rocked!
White drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Stark finish him?
Stark ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stark throws a right hand that White ducks under and follows up with a left that White also avoids with ease.
White loses concentration momentarily and Stark pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! White crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Stark finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tony Stark!
Tony Stark bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeus Mesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!



183 cm
21
183 lbs
8 - 5 - 0
184 cm
27
180 lbs
7 - 5 - 0
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazushi Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zeus Mesus!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mesus looks to land a left hand but Sakuraba moved out of range nicely.
Mesus slaps away a takedown attempt from Sakuraba, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakuraba misses the target.
Mesus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakuraba throws out the jab.
Sakuraba with a poor takedown

and Mesus counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sakuraba's guard now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mesus trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuraba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mesus is one step ahead there.

Sakuraba has his feet on Mesus's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sakuraba.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazushi Sakuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Sakuraba or perhaps it was just good defense by Mesus which made him look bad.
Sakuraba with a lazy takedown attempt

and Mesus counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sakuraba!
Sakuraba tries to reverse the position but Mesus maintains control.
Mesus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sakuraba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sakuraba regains half guard.
Sakuraba gets full guard.

Sakuraba is looking for a triangle but Mesus pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mesus trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba wants to sweep here but Mesus controlling him for the moment.

Mesus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mesus won't allow Sakuraba to sweep him here.
Sakuraba is trying to keep Mesus in close.
Sakuraba is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Sakuraba gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesus looks to land a right hand but Sakuraba moved out of range.
Sakuraba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sakuraba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mesus throws out the jab.
Sakuraba slips a jab and a cross from Mesus.
Mesus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sakuraba lands a really nice looking cross but Mesus seems unphased.
Sakuraba shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sakuraba throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mesus tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sakuraba is in Mesus's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakuraba postures up in Mesus's guard and throws a big left but Mesus blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakuraba is pushing down on Mesus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mesus is fighting to maintain full guard but Sakuraba has managed to sneak the leg through.

Sakuraba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mesus is just riding it out for now. Sakuraba eventually gives up the hold.
Mesus is refusing to be controlled, as Sakuraba sits in half guard.
Mesus manages to get to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sakuraba tries to stand but Mesus is controlling from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Kazushi Sakuraba dominated that round.
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.


Sakuraba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horrible takedown by Sakuraba or perhaps it was just good defense by Mesus which made him look bad.
Mesus has his takedown stuffed

and Sakuraba counters with a single leg into guard. Mesus didn't expect that.
Sakuraba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Mesus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sakuraba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Sakuraba gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sakuraba connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakuraba misses with a two punch combination.
Zeus Mesus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba misses with a takedown attempt - Mesus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mesus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sakuraba defends it nicely.
Mesus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sakuraba defends it nicely.
Kazushi Sakuraba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeus Mesus.
Sakuraba lands with a hook. Mesus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sakuraba closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mesus did well to prevent Sakuraba getting side control.
Mesus trying to control from the bottom.

Mesus actively working from the bottom here.
Mesus is breathing heavily.
Sakuraba trying to mount his opponent but Mesus defends it.

Mesus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sakuraba works his way into side control.
Sakuraba working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Sakuraba tries for a kimura but Mesus is defending well.
Sakuraba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mesus keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Mesus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sakuraba works his way into side control.

Sakuraba tries for a kimura but Mesus is defending well.

Sakuraba stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Sakuraba fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba lands a lovely overhand right.

Sakuraba shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sakuraba showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Sakuraba decides to stand and escape the position.
Mesus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sakuraba connects with a single shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mesus dodges the punch combination from Sakuraba.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Kazushi Sakuraba dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!


Mesus throws the left hand but Sakuraba avoids the punch easily.
Mesus shoots in and drives through. Sakuraba sprawls well.
Mesus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
No joy there for Sakuraba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Sakuraba drops Mesus with a beautiful combination! Mesus stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sakuraba is looking for the KO!

Mesus is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mesus avoids the head kick by Sakuraba.
Mesus is still on wobbly legs! Can Sakuraba finish him?
Horrible takedown by Mesus or perhaps it was just good defense by Sakuraba which made him look bad.
Mesus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sakuraba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kazushi Sakuraba is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sakuraba pinned against the cage. Sakuraba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kazushi Sakuraba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeus Mesus.

Mesus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Mesus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sakuraba is aware though and is defending well.
Mesus seems to have recovered his senses.
Mesus keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.

Mesus has his foot on Sakuraba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sakuraba works his way back into a safe position though.
Sakuraba is looking to work some ground and pound but Mesus has wrist control.

Sakuraba stands and steps away. Mesus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mesus avoids the head kick by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakuraba scores with a nice body kick.

Mesus tries to sprawl but Sakuraba drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mesus is staying active underneath Sakuraba, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sakuraba looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mesus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mesus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sakuraba trying to control from half guard but Mesus is working away.

Sakuraba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mesus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sakuraba.
Sakuraba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mesus keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sakuraba's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sakuraba's back!
Mesus doesn't have the hooks in and Sakuraba manages to turn into his guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sakuraba pushing down on Mesus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sakuraba wants to get back to his feet.
Mesus is trying to control but Sakuraba passes into side control!
Kazushi Sakuraba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sakuraba in side control, throwing shots but Mesus defends.

Sakuraba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mesus tries to bench press Sakuraba off him but Sakuraba keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba tries to advance to mount but can't.
Zeus Mesus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Sakuraba decides to stand back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mesus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakuraba regains half guard.
Sakuraba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mesus can do to turn this around?
Sakuraba is pressing down on Mesus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mesus trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuraba is trying to control the position but Mesus postures up.
Mesus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kazushi Sakuraba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sakuraba 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazushi Sakuraba!

An out of breath and clearly excited Kazushi Sakuraba thanked Valhalla Fight Wear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gektor Lombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Istaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



200 cm
22
153 lbs
9 - 1 - 1
175 cm
28
153 lbs
9 - 7 - 0
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power


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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 9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gektor Lombard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Istaz!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Istaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Istaz wants to clinch up but Lombard keeps it at a distance.

Istaz moves into the clinch.
Lombard misses with a punch on the inside.
Lombard working aggressively here.
Istaz misses with a knee to the head.
Istaz landing knees to the body.
Istaz lands an elbow that stopped Lombard in his tracks for a moment.
Lombard is trying to pull guard but Istaz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lombard jumps guard but Istaz stands there with Lombard around his waist. Lombard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lombard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lombard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Lombard manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Istaz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Istaz working some strikes from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Istaz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lombard throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Lombard trying to keep a closed guard but Istaz is proving a slippery customer.
Lombard keeping moving, preventing Istaz from controlling successfully.
Lombard trying to keep a closed guard but Istaz is proving a slippery customer.
Istaz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Istaz wants to control from the top but Lombard keeps moving.
Lombard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Istaz manages to get himself to full guard.
Lombard trying to control but Istaz is working from the bottom.
Lombard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombard wants to stand but Istaz is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lombard pushes down on Istaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Lombard is looking for a kimura here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Lombard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Istaz is concentrating on defense, preventing Lombard from advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lombard has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Istaz defend it? Lombard steps over the head and cranks it - Istaz is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Lombard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gektor Lombard!
A relieved looking Gektor Lombard thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crash Archangel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saku Katsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saku Katsumoto is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.



189 cm
20
208 lbs
7 - 4 - 0
180 cm
22
190 lbs
8 - 4 - 0
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful


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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Crash Archangel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Saku Katsumoto!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katsumoto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Archangel.
Archangel tries to clinch but Katsumoto is having none of it.
Archangel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Katsumoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Archangel slaps away a takedown attempt from Katsumoto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for Archangel with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Archangel ducks under a wild hook from Katsumoto.
Saku Katsumoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsumoto tries to clinch up.
Archangel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Archangel tries for a takedown but Katsumoto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Archangel scores a takedown into full mount!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Katsumoto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Archangel is landing with some decent strikes but Katsumoto is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Archangel punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Archangel is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Katsumoto is working to get back to half guard.
Katsumoto sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Archangel prevents Katsumoto from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Katsumoto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Katsumoto is trying to get back to full guard.
Archangel is nestled in close to Katsumoto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Katsumoto is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archangel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Archangel throwing shots but Katsumoto is blocking nicely.
Archangel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Katsumoto defending well though.
Archangel lands with a punch from half guard.
Archangel working the head and body with strikes.
Archangel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Archangel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Katsumoto is still in real trouble! Can Archangel finish him?
Archangel is looking to take a break and control but Katsumoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Archangel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Katsumoto seems to have recovered his senses.
Archangel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Katsumoto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Katsumoto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Archangel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katsumoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Archangel advances to half guard.
Archangel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Archangel lands strikes from half guard.
Archangel winds up and cracks Katsumoto with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Katsumoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Archangel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Archangel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Archangel is nestled in close to Katsumoto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Katsumoto is not content to let Archangel control the position.

Katsumoto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Archangel pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Archangel lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Archangel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Katsumoto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Archangel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Crash Archangel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!


Katsumoto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Archangel's waist but Archangel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Katsumoto off to one side.
Katsumoto goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Archangel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Archangel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Katsumoto manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Archangel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Katsumoto is on top in guard.
Archangel is trying to control the position but Katsumoto postures up.
Katsumoto slips nicely into half guard.
Archangel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Crash Archangel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Archangel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Katsumoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Katsumoto takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Archangel trying to control the position.
Archangel wants to stand but Katsumoto is controlling the position.
Archangel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Archangel tries to get out of the position.
Katsumoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Archangel is retaining full guard.
Archangel is trying to keep Katsumoto in close.
Archangel can't keep his opponent in guard - Katsumoto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Katsumoto is trying to work for a kimura but Archangel is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Archangel wants to get back to his feet.
Archangel keeping hold of Katsumoto's head, controlling as best he can.
Archangel tries to roll over but Katsumoto keeps him under control.
Archangel is looking to control Katsumoto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Archangel avoid being mounted?
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Katsumoto is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Katsumoto is working for a guillotine from mount but Archangel frees his head quite easily.
Archangel trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto trying to control but Archangel is having none of it.
Archangel is trying to escape the mount.

Katsumoto looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Katsumoto jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Archangel is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Archangel and Katsumoto has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Archangel is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Katsumoto trying to control the action but Archangel is working from the bottom.
Archangel prevents Katsumoto from moving into mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archangel is trying to improve his position.

Katsumoto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Archangel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Katsumoto tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Katsumoto working away.

Katsumoto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Archangel sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Archangel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Saku Katsumoto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!


Katsumoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Katsumoto moves in looking to clinch but Archangel pushes him off.
Archangel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Katsumoto sprawls well. Katsumoto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Archangel gets slowly back to his feet.
Katsumoto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsumoto connects with a body shot that sends Archangel's belly button to the back.
Katsumoto throws a head kick that misses.
Katsumoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Archangel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Katsumoto misses with a head kick.
Katsumoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Katsumoto as Archangel shoots in.
Archangel avoids the head kick by Katsumoto.
Katsumoto scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Katsumoto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Archangel.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crash Archangel. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Archangel looking to score a takedown here. Katsumoto is defending well but Archangel drives through and ends up in Katsumoto's guard.
Archangel cracks Katsumoto with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archangel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Katsumoto wants to sweep here but Archangel controlling him for the moment.
Archangel trying to control the position from guard on top but Katsumoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Katsumoto is looking to sinch up a triangle. Archangel throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Katsumoto's body to avoid the submission. Katsumoto has instead reached around Archangel's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Katsumoto arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Saku Katsumoto!
An out of breath Saku Katsumoto 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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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuki Nakai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nihlus The Random (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.



170 cm
27
154 lbs
12 - 5 - 0
180 cm
22
140 lbs
9 - 4 - 0
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank


Valhalla Fight Wear
Hell's Balls Recovery (160)


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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuki Nakai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nihlus The Random!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Random fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nakai throws a low kick but it's checked well by The Random.
The Random scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Random throws a head kick that misses.
Nakai fails with the takedown.
The Random thows a body kick. Nakai tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nakai checks a leg kick nicely.
The Random misses with a head kick.
Nakai avoids the body shot from The Random.
The Random lands a nice shot that snaps Nakai's head back.
Nakai throws a leg kick
enabling The Random to counter with a crisp jab.
The Random connects with an inside leg kick.

Nakai shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nakai showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The Random won't allow Nakai to pass to mount.
Nakai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Random does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Random is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Random is looking to escape.
Still in half guard, Nakai seems content to control.
The Random wants to get back to his feet.

Nakai maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! The Random could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Nakai has cracked it and The Random is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Nakai!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yuki Nakai!
Yuki Nakai very nearly forgot to thank Hell's Balls Recovery (160) 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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46%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Mouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trapp Deathgrip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



180 cm
22
182 lbs
8 - 4 - 0
190 cm
21
177 lbs
11 - 2 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mickey Mouse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Trapp Deathgrip!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouse takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Deathgrip checks a low kick from Mouse.
Deathgrip has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Deathgrip there as he acknowledges the shot.

Mouse shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Deathgrip is rocked!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mouse is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Deathgrip is hurt! He's hurt bad - Mouse fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Deathgrip from any more punishment! Congratulations to Mouse! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Mouse!
Mickey Mouse tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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100%

 

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparks has chosen Sparks as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



170 cm
28
152 lbs
11 - 3 - 0
179 cm
29
165 lbs
7 - 0 - 0
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced
Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nate Cruz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricky Sparks!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sparks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
Cruz misses with an uppercut.
Sparks avoids the body shot from Cruz.
Sparks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sparks.

Cruz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cruz lands in his opponent's guard.
Cruz postures up in Sparks's guard and throws a big left but Sparks blocks it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sparks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Sparks keeps moving.
Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Sparks keeps moving.
Cruz won't allow Sparks to get back to his feet.
Sparks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cruz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz trying to control but Sparks is working from the bottom.
Cruz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nate Cruz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Sparks shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sparks was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cruz tries to lock up and control but Sparks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cruz working to try and regain half guard.
Cruz manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
Cruz taking some punishment here, with Sparks in his half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparks is thwarting Cruz's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sparks pulls his head out easily.

Sparks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cruz defends it well.

Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
Sparks blocks the strikes from Cruz.
Sparks wants to pass to mount but Cruz is defending the position.
Sparks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sparks winds up and cracks Cruz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sparks is nestled in close to Cruz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cruz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sparks wants to work for an arm triangle but Cruz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sparks works his way into side control.
Cruz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sparks's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cruz is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruz landing rabbit punches to the side of Sparks's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Sparks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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 Nate Cruz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.


The fighters circling - Cruz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sparks throws a hook but Cruz blocks it.
Cruz throws a lazy right hand but Sparks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruz throws a body punch but Sparks moves out of range.
Sparks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nate Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz has his takedown stuffed

so Sparks counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sparks passes into side control.
Cruz taking a bit of punishment here - Sparks scoring with strikes.
Cruz is trying to improve his position.
Sparks trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sparks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.

Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sparks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sparks has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sparks is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cruz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sparks lands a nice shot to the head.
Cruz tries to reverse the position but Sparks maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is squirming around, avoiding Sparks's attempts to control the action.
Cruz regains half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz trying to hold on to Sparks's head to control him but Sparks postures up.
Sparks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cruz defending well though.
Sparks is just content to waste time from the top position. Cruz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Sparks tries to pass.

Sparks drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cruz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cruz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cruz!
Cruz in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cruz.
Cruz throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sparks taking a bit of punishment here - Cruz scoring with strikes.
Ricky Sparks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cruz landing strikes.
Sparks regains half guard, as Cruz was trying to land strikes.
Sparks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cruz wants to take a breather but Sparks is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparks trying to control but Cruz postures up.
Sparks wants to get back to his feet.
Sparks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cruz passes to full mount!
Cruz breaks from Sparks's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cruz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruz prevents Sparks from getting the reversal.
Cruz lands a nice shot to the head.
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 Nate Cruz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.


Cruz misses with a looping right.
Sparks moves out of range as Cruz strikes.
Cruz slaps away a takedown attempt from Sparks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nate Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sparks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sparks cracks Cruz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sparks avoids the body shot from Cruz.
Sparks loads up on a big right hand but Cruz slips the punch.
Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sparks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cruz in his tracks.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Sparks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sparks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks walks into a jab.
Sparks fails with a takedown attempt.
Cruz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sparks.
Cruz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cruz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nate Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Sparks.
Sparks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cruz throws a jab when Sparks was well out of range.
Cruz throws a big shot that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz swings for the body but Sparks moves out of range.

Cruz gets caught napping as Sparks dives in and scores a takedown. Cruz manages to retain guard.
Cruz controlling the position.

Sparks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cruz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sparks has Cruz in his guard.
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!
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Nate Cruz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Sparks scores with a takedown into Cruz's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sparks defends well.
Sparks postures up.
Cruz is really struggling to control Sparks but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sparks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Sparks distracts Cruz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sparks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sparks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sparks scoring with some ground and pound.
Cruz working a defensive guard here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Nate Cruz did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!


Sparks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cruz but Cruz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Sparks with that takedown attempt.
Cruz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sparks is fending him off so far but Cruz persists. Nope, Sparks circles away and we're back to standing.
Cruz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sparks.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz misses the shot to the body.

Sparks shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cruz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Cruz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sparks tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cruz's legs.
Sparks throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Cruz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cruz regains half guard.

Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sparks pulls his head out easily.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sparks.

Sparks postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cruz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sparks, into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cruz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sparks's guard.
Cruz stalling away here and it's allowed Sparks to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Sparks keeps moving.
Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Sparks keeps moving.
Cruz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sparks's guard.
Cruz prevents Sparks from standing back up.
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sparks's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cruz is trying to control the action in half guard but Sparks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sparks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cruz.
Cruz controlling the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cruz looks to land a strike but Sparks avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Cruz had his way with Ricky Sparks in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!



Sparks closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cruz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cruz taking some punishment here, with Sparks in his half guard.
Cruz is looking to control Sparks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cruz avoid being mounted?
Cruz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sparks is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sparks scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sparks pulls his head out easily.
Cruz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sparks.
Cruz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sparks is working away from the top position though.
Cruz tries to roll over but Sparks keeps him under control.
Sparks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks moves into full mount! Cruz won't be happy about that!
Sparks dominating with strikes here.
Cruz tries to hold on but Sparks pushes him away.
Sparks tries to control but Cruz wriggling away.
Cruz is looking to improve his position but Sparks isn't that keen on the idea.
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
Cruz tries to lock up and control but Sparks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sparks cracks Cruz with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sparks with the ground and pound from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz wants to hold on but Sparks pushes him away.
Cruz can't escape the position.
Cruz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Cruz is rocked!
Sparks landing strikes from the mount and Cruz is in trouble!
Oh Cruz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sparks postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Cruz badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Sparks around the waist but Sparks pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Sparks is the winner by TKO! Sparks jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Sparks!
Ricky Sparks is the new lightweight champion!
Ricky Sparks gave a mention to Rampage Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafa Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Boom. Samuel Stone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?



168 cm
28
145 lbs
12 - 3 - 0
173 cm
22
146 lbs
10 - 0 - 0
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
KO power
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samuel Stone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafa Silva!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Silva.
Stone tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva throws the kick towards the body but Stone avoids it.
Stone moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stone shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Silva tenderised Stone's leg. Stone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stone wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Silva.
Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stone is out of range.
Stone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stone.
Stone sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

Silva lands a big head kick that sends Stone tumbling to the mat! Silva takes a step backwards and waves Stone back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Stone is rocked!

It looks like Samuel Stone has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Stone - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Silva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rafa Silva! Rafa Silva retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Rafa Silva thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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