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Wolves At The Door. PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mat Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mat Jimenez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Aldo!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo throws a series of punches but Jimenez avoids them all with ease.
Aldo tries to clinch up.
Aldo scores with a shot to the body.
Jimenez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jimenez working Aldo over with strikes.
Aldo wants to get back to his feet.
Jimenez is nestled in close to Aldo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jimenez.
Jimenez thows a huge punch but Aldo dodges it nicely.
Jimenez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Aldo to regain full guard.
Aldo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jimenez throwing strikes from guard but Aldo blocks nicely.
Aldo wants to stand but Jimenez is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jimenez throws a big elbow that misses.
Jimenez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jimenez throws an elbow that misses. Aldo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jimenez's guard. Nice move by Aldo!
Jimenez pushes Aldo off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jose Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo looks to land a combination. Jimenez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Aldo fails to land with a series of punches.
Aldo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Aldo duly obliges.
Jimenez fails with the takedown.
Jimenez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Aldo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Aldo looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jimenez tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ground and pound from Jimenez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jimenez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Aldo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jimenez in side control, throwing shots but Aldo defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Jimenez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jimenez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jimenez scores with punches from side control.
Jimenez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Aldo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ground and pound from Jimenez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jimenez lands a few punches from side control.
Jimenez sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Aldo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jimenez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo pushes Jimenez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jimenez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jimenez working the ground and pound.
Jimenez lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes there by Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Aldo regains half guard, as Jimenez was trying to land strikes.
Jimenez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aldo's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mat Jimenez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jimenez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jimenez scoring with some ground and pound.
Jimenez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Aldo dives on top into guard.
Aldo looking to sit in guard and control but Jimenez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jimenez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jimenez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jimenez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jimenez lands a couple of elbows.
Jimenez working some strikes from top position.
Aldo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jimenez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jimenez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jimenez throwing strikes but missing.
Aldo is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jimenez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jimenez postures up in Aldo's guard and throws a big left but Aldo blocks it.
Jimenez throws a big elbow that misses.
Jimenez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jimenez throws a big right hand that misses.
Jimenez postures up in Aldo's guard and throws a big left but Aldo blocks it.
Jimenez landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez working some strikes from top position.
Jimenez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jimenez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jimenez throwing strikes but missing.
Jimenez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jimenez throws a big right hand that misses.
Jimenez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Aldo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jimenez, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo trying to control but Jimenez is working from the bottom.
Jimenez pushes Aldo off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mat Jimenez dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Aldo misses with a two punch combination.
Aldo lands with a shot to the body.
Aldo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jimenez.
Aldo slips a jab from Jimenez.
Jimenez takes one on the button.
Aldo looking to score a takedown here. Jimenez is defending well but Aldo drives through and ends up in Jimenez's guard.
Aldo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jimenez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Aldo has Jimenez in his guard.
Mat Jimenez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jimenez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aldo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aldo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez stands up over Aldo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Aldo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jimenez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jimenez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jimenez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jimenez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jimenez throws a big elbow that misses.
Jimenez throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez throws a big right hand that misses.
Jimenez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aldo can do to turn this around?
Jimenez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jimenez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aldo wants to stand up but Jimenez is controlling him.
Jimenez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jimenez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jimenez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jimenez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jimenez advances to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jimenez connects with a nice short shot to Aldo's temple.
Jimenez working the head and body with strikes.
Jimenez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jimenez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jimenez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jimenez connects with a nice short shot to Aldo's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez drops an elbow to the side of Aldo's head.
Jimenez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jimenez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jimenez winds up and cracks Aldo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jose Aldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jimenez lands strikes from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mat Jimenez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jimenez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mat Jimenez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hendo Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by Darude- Sandstorm. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hendo Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tyson Blaze!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaze throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diaz tries to clinch but Blaze is having none of it.
Diaz tries to clinch but Blaze is having none of it.
Blaze closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Blaze.
Blaze works on Diaz's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blaze.
Diaz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Blaze lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diaz.
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!
A shot in the inside from Blaze.
Diaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Blaze won't allow it.
Diaz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Diaz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blaze avoids it.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Blaze lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Hendo Diaz has been cut.
Blaze breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blaze connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Diaz! He's out on his feet! Blaze rushes in and drops Diaz with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tyson Blaze!
During a confident post fight interview, Tyson Blaze thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between el Steveo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaspar Saroa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaspar Saroa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, el Steveo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gaspar Saroa!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saroa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Saroa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Saroa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Steveo wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Saroa with good strikes from the mount here!
Steveo is rocked!
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!
Saroa lands a big elbow - Steveo is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Steveo is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gaspar Saroa!
Gaspar Saroa 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Takamoura Mamarou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teofilo Crespo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mamarou comes to the cage accompanied by R Kelly-World Greatest. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takamoura Mamarou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Teofilo Crespo!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamarou shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crespo as he avoids it easily.
Crespo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mamarou!
Mamarou slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Crespo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Crespo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamarou trying to control here.
Crespo thows a huge punch but Mamarou dodges it nicely.
Crespo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mamarou controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Crespo throwing shots but Mamarou is blocking nicely.
Crespo is trying to control. Mamarou wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Crespo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crespo lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamarou trying to hold on to Crespo's head to control him but Crespo postures up.
Crespo trying to control the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Crespo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mamarou looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crespo is fending him off so far but Mamarou persists. Nope, Crespo circles away and we're back to standing.
Crespo closes the distance and clinches up with Mamarou, looking for a takedown. Crespo pushes Mamarou against the cage but Mamarou circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crespo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mamarou but Mamarou pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Takamoura Mamarou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teofilo Crespo.
Mamarou misses with a takedown attempt - Crespo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crespo shoots for a double leg takedown but Mamarou sprawls well. He's pushed Crespo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Crespo throws a head kick but Mamarou moves out of range.
Mamarou fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mamarou gets caught flat footed, as Crespo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamarou avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mamarou keeping moving, preventing Crespo from controlling successfully.
Crespo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mamarou kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamarou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mamarou looking for a guillotine here but Crespo defends easily.
Mamarou is breathing heavily.
Mamarou is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mamarou working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crespo.
Mamarou working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crespo.
Crespo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mamarou. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mamarou avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crespo throws a big right hand that misses.
Mamarou is trying to control the position but Crespo postures up.
Crespo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Crespo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mamarou keeping moving, preventing Crespo from controlling successfully.
Mamarou working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crespo.
Crespo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mamarou can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crespo controls the pace.
Mamarou utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crespo tries to free his leg and advance position but Mamarou is retaining full guard.
Mamarou isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Crespo stacks Mamarou on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Crespo!
Crespo happy to just control the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crespo tries to advance to mount but Mamarou denies him.
Crespo is chipping away with strikes.
Crespo working the strikes but Mamarou uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Crespo controlling the action here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamarou trying to control but Crespo postures up.
Crespo slows the pace down in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crespo works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teofilo Crespo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mamarou fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Crespo dives in and scores a takedown into Mamarou's guard.
Mamarou preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mamarou is looking for a triangle but Crespo pushes his legs off easily.
Crespo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mamarou working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crespo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crespo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crespo trying to control but Mamarou is working from the bottom.
Crespo passes Mamarou's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crespo uses his free foot to push down on Mamarou's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mamarou.
Crespo throws some wild stikes that Mamarou manages to avoid easily.
Crespo controlling the pace for now.
Mamarou avoids a series of strikes thrown by Crespo.
Crespo controlling from mount.
Crespo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Crespo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mamarou because Crespo loaded up on that one.
Mamarou tries to reverse the position but Crespo maintains control.
Mamarou tries to hold on but Crespo postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crespo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crespo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Crespo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Teofilo Crespo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crespo controlling the pace for now.
Mamarou can't escape the position.
Crespo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Crespo tries to control but Mamarou wriggling away.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Teofilo Crespo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mamarou dives in and grabs Crespo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Crespo pushes down on Mamarou's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamarou stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crespo.
Crespo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mamarou was covering up waiting for the punch and Crespo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Crespo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Crespo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mamarou 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.
Crespo postures up in Mamarou's guard and throws a big left but Mamarou blocks it.
Mamarou keeping moving, preventing Crespo from controlling successfully.
Teofilo Crespo has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mamarou is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crespo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takamoura Mamarou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crespo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Crespo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mamarou sprawls well initially but Crespo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crespo content to control rather than advance.
Crespo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Crespo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Crespo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mamarou does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mamarou won't allow Crespo to pass to mount.
Mamarou looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crespo prevents Mamarou from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teofilo Crespo 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Crespo clinches up with Mamarou and pushes him back against the cage.
Crespo scores with a knee to the head.
Crespo looking to slow down the pace here.
Mamarou drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Crespo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Crespo has picked Mamarou up - he's going for a ride! Crespo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Crespo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mamarou is trying to maintain the position but Crespo is very close to passing his half guard.
Crespo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Crespo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mamarou sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mamarou gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crespo wants to pass the guard but Mamarou is keeping the position.
Crespo stays in close to Mamarou's body and controls the position.
Crespo wants to pass the guard but Mamarou is keeping the position.
Crespo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamarou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teofilo Crespo has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mamarou fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mamarou.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takamoura Mamarou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mamarou tries to sprawl but Crespo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Crespo thows a huge punch but Mamarou dodges it nicely.
Crespo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crespo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mamarou actively working from the bottom here.
Crespo tries to stand and escape but Mamarou is controlling the position.
Mamarou is looking to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crespo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Crespo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Teofilo Crespo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Crespo has Mamarou up against the cage in a clinch.
Crespo prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crespo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mamarou takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Takamoura Mamarou has been cut.
Crespo landing knees to the head.
Crespo landing knees to the head.
Crespo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crespo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Crespo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mamarou to the mat! Mamarou manages to get full guard.
Mamarou is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crespo is aware though and is defending well.
Mamarou working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crespo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crespo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crespo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mamarou keeping moving, preventing Crespo from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamarou has an active guard here but Crespo has managed to pass into half guard.
Mamarou is in trouble now - Crespo has advanced to mount!
Crespo looking to ground and pound but Mamarou is blocking nicely.
Mamarou is looking to improve his position but Crespo isn't that keen on the idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crespo avoids the attempt from Mamarou to control.
Crespo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mamarou because Crespo loaded up on that one.
Takamoura Mamarou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teofilo Crespo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Crespo controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teofilo Crespo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crespo 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teofilo Crespo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Ninja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Gaskins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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213 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dante Ninja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Donald Gaskins!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ninja takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ninja darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ninja not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gaskins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ninja.
Ninja is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gaskins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ninja.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja tries to pass to full mount but Gaskins defends it.
Ninja stands up from half guard.
Gaskins throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ninja takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Donald Gaskins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaskins lands a right hook to the body.
Ninja shoots in for a takedown but Gaskins shows good takedown defense.
Ninja 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.
Gaskins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ninja.
Decent striking displayed by Gaskins there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ninja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gaskins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ninja jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ninja tests Gaskins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That kick from Gaskins tenderised Ninja's leg. Ninja is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gaskins scores with a shot to the body.
Gaskins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ninja shoots in but Gaskins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ninja is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ninja.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Ninja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ninja tries for a takedown but Gaskins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Gaskins finds it's target.
Gaskins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ninja's head.
Ninja on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gaskins misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Ninja 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gaskins. That's going to slow Ninja down.
Gaskins lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ninja takes a step back to recover.
Gaskins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Gaskins! Ninja is out on his feet! Gaskins rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Ninja is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Ninja is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Gaskins!
An out of breath Donald Gaskins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocko Rod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Rubber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocko Rod has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rocko Rod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jean Rubber!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubber throws a sloppy head kick and Rod moves out of range easily.
Rod changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rubber looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rod creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rubber sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rubber wants to get back to his feet but Rod drags him back down.
Rod taking a breather here.
Rod is looking to take a break and control but Rubber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rod decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rubber to his feet.
Rubber throws a right hand that Rod ducks under and follows up with a left that Rod also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rod has managed to clinch.
Rubber wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rubber has had enough of the clinch but Rod keeps him there for the moment.
Rod using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rubber has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rod breaks the clinch.
Rod will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rod shoots in for a takedown but Rubber shows good takedown defense.
Rod fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rubber, pushing him back against the cage.
Rod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rubber throws a series of strikes that have Rod backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rod tries to clinch up but Rubber circles away and keeps his distance.
Rubber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rod looks to clinch
enabling Rubber to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rod tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rubber sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rod somewhat.
Rod closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rubber did well to prevent Rod getting side control.
Rod is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rod seems to be working for a kimura but Rubber defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rod prevents Rubber from standing back up.
Rod is taking a breather. Rubber says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rubber is not content to let Rod control the position.
Rod not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubber wants to get back to his feet.
Rod is trying to control the action in half guard but Rubber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rocko Rod.
Rubber clinches up with Rod and pushes him back against the cage.
Rod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rod changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rubber looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rod tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rod grinds an elbow into Rubber's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocko Rod 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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rod.
Rod shoots in and bounces Rubber off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rubber wants to stand and escape but Rod is having none of it.
Rod wants to control from the top but Rubber keeps moving.
Rod tries to free his leg and advance position but Rubber is retaining full guard.
Rod controlling from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rubber is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rod dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubber is pushing Rod's head away, looking to escape. Rod manages to hold on to the position though.
Rod wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rubber keeps working.
The referee asks Rod politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rod prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rubber pushes Rod away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rod gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rod stands up.
Rod gets a double leg takedown into Rubber's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rod drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rubber dives on top into guard.
Rod working a defensive guard here.
Rod lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rubber!
Rod won't let Rubber get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rod wants to control the action but instead Rubber gets a body lock and reverses into Rod's guard! Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rod tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rod on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rod tries to get out of the position.
Rod is working an open guard so Rubber takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rod fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rubber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rubber looks to land a combination but Rod avoids it well.
Rocko Rod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rod.
Rubber misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rod misses with a straight right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rod.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocko Rod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rubber circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rod stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rod wants it to stay on the feet.
Rod tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rubber sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rod somewhat.
Rod fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rubber sprawls well initially but Rod persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocko Rod dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rubber circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rod misses with a few strikes there.
Rubber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rod swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rod closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rubber circles away.
Rod throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rubber counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rod working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubber gets to his feet. Rod looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rod.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rubber moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rod is trying to force a seperation but Rubber has the dominant position.
Rubber misses with an elbow strike.
Rubber ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rubber no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rod passes Rubber's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rubber is looking to escape.
Rod will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rod keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rod wants to free his trapped foot but Rubber is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rubber pushes Rod off looking to stand but Rod dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rod is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rubber is trying to stand.
Rubber is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Rod is taking a breather. Rubber says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rocko Rod just wasn't active enough.
Danga de danga de dang - Rod scores with a four punch combination!
Rubber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rod.
Rod shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rubber pinned against the cage. Rubber gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocko Rod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rod shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rubber pinned against the cage. Rubber gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rod shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubber wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jean Rubber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rod wants to work for an arm triangle but Rubber is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jean Rubber.
Well Rod 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocko Rod!
An out of breath Rocko Rod 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaius Garcius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wojciech Cejrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcius's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Iyugyog mo by Willie Revillame. Cejrowski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eto Kavkaz. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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24
183 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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26
183 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaius Garcius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wojciech Cejrowski!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cejrowski.
Garcius gets caught napping as Cejrowski dives in and scores a takedown. Garcius manages to retain guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cejrowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcius is retaining full guard.
Garcius wants to get back to his feet but Cejrowski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cejrowski looking to pass the guard.
Cejrowski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Garcius is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Garcius has escaped and now he's on top!
Cejrowski looking for a guillotine here but Garcius defends easily.
Garcius postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcius scoring with some ground and pound.
Cejrowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garcius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcius connects with a couple of short punches.
Garcius scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Garcius wants to pass the guard but Cejrowski is keeping the position.
Garcius with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Garcius is in close to Cejrowski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Garcius forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cejrowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cejrowski looks gassed!
Cejrowski taking some punishment here, with Garcius in his half guard.
Garcius seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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!
Garcius is pressing down on Cejrowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cejrowski is holding on for now.
Garcius winds up and cracks Cejrowski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cejrowski actively working from the bottom here.
Garcius frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cejrowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garcius knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cejrowski on the ground.
Garcius scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Garcius pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Garcius lands a big elbow.
Cejrowski is rocked!
Garcius connects with a bit shot that sees Cejrowski covering up! More strikes from Garcius and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Garcius is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaius Garcius!
An intense looking Jaius Garcius took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thank you Tom Rodriguez, Attack Fight League and the Fans! Mu Cephei I will pull you down from the TOP!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Takashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxi Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryu Takashi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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177 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryu Takashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maxi Silva!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takashi stuns Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takashi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Takashi looking to pass the guard.
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takashi.
Silva trying to control the position.
Takashi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Takashi has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Takashi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva is pulling down on Takashi's head. It's preventing any offense from Takashi, at least for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takashi looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takashi is stalling in the full guard.
Takashi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ryu Takashi.
Silva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Takashi on his heels. He'll look to pass Takashi's guard now, I'm sure.
Takashi tries to strike from the bottom.
Takashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva trying to control but Takashi is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takashi pulls Silva in to control the position.
Takashi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Takashi tries to get out of the position.
Silva trying to control but Takashi is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Maxi Silva hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Silva avoids the body shot from Takashi.
Takashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takashi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Takashi landing a few strikes.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face as Takashi controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to control but Takashi postures up.
Takashi controlling the position from side mount.
Takashi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Takashi has control of an arm but Silva manages to advance to Takashi's back!
Silva is hanging on to Takashi's back as he tries to escape.
Silva tries to get the hooks in deep but Takashi pushed the leg off.
Silva is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takashi is in bad spot here.
Silva trying to control momentarily.
Takashi tries to escape the position.
Silva trying to control momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takashi trying to survive by controlling the hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takashi prevents Silva from getting a body triangle.
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 Ryu Takashi 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.
Takashi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Takashi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silva on the side of the head.
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into Takashi's guard.
Takashi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takashi keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Ryu Takashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takashi looking for a sweep. Not yet Takashi, not yet.
Takashi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Silva wants to control from the top but Takashi keeps moving.
Takashi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takashi keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Maxi Silva.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Silva.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Takashi is trying to improve his position.
Takashi is not content to let Silva control the position.
Takashi tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Takashi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takashi can't do much from the bottom here.
Takashi is looking for a sweep.
Silva content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Takashi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takashi keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Maxi Silva wasn't active enough on the ground.
Takashi throws a chopping leg kick but Silva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Takashi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Takashi is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Takashi seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva is looking to control Takashi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
Takashi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Takashi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Takashi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takashi is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Maxi Silva was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Silva shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Silva was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maxi Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takashi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Takashi is trying to get back to full guard.
Takashi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
Takashi is not content to let Silva control the position.
Takashi is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva is keen to just control but Takashi is a slippery customer.
Silva is taking a breather. Takashi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Maxi Silva hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Silva clinches up against the cage.
Takashi stalls.
Takashi is trying to trip Silva. He has hold of a leg but Silva is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Takashi persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Takashi is proving a slippery customer.
Takashi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Silva is trying to control the position but Takashi postures up.
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takashi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Takashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Takashi is proving a slippery customer.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Maxi Silva wasn't active enough on the ground.
Silva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Takashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takashi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Takashi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Takashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Maxi Silva wasn't active enough on the ground.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takashi.
Silva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Takashi's guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Takashi keeps moving.
Takashi pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Silva trying to control but Takashi is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxi Silva has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Silva scores with a takedown into Takashi's guard.
Takashi wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Takashi keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takashi throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Takashi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxi Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxi Silva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lawson Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Langham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawson Sharp has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lawson Sharp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris Langham!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharp circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sharp dives in and scores a takedown into Langham's guard.
Langham escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sharp gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sharp wants to pass the guard but Langham is keeping the position.
Langham 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.
Sharp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sharp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Langham is keeping the position for now.
Sharp wants to control from the top but Langham keeps moving.
Langham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sharp sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Langham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sharp preventing the sweep.
Sharp is stalling in the full guard.
Sharp wants to control from the top but Langham keeps moving.
Sharp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Langham is keeping the position for now.
Langham is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sharp defends well.
Sharp wants to control from the top but Langham keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sharp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp trying to control the position from guard on top but Langham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Langham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Langham 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.
Sharp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Langham is keeping the position for now.
Langham manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sharp manages to get himself to full guard.
Sharp working a defensive guard here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Langham drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Langham jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sharp looking for a sweep. Not yet Sharp, not yet.
Langham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sharp's head.
Sharp keeping moving, preventing Langham from controlling successfully.
Sharp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sharp is on top in guard.
Sharp trying to control the position from guard on top but Langham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Langham had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sharp defends it easily.
Langham 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.
Langham is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sharp is looking for a sweep. Langham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharp gets full guard.
Langham is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sharp is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sharp has escaped and now he's on top!
Sharp wants to control from the top but Langham keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharp postures up in Langham's guard and throws a big left but Langham blocks it.
Sharp works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Langham manages to get to full guard.
Langham 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sharp throwing strikes but missing.
Langham manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Langham will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Langham shoots in for a takedown but Sharp shows good takedown defense.
Langham gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sharp to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Langham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sharp trying to control the position from guard on top but Langham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Langham controls Sharp momentarily but Sharp frees himself.
Sharp is looking to work some ground and pound but Langham has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sharp can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sharp passes Langham's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Langham is not content to let Sharp control the position.
Sharp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sharp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Langham keeps working.
Sharp throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sharp is keen to just control but Langham is a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sharp wants to work for an arm triangle but Langham is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Langham gets full guard.
Sharp trying to control but Langham is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp got a little sloppy there for a moment and Langham has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sharp has managed to get both his arms back between Langham's legs - danger averted.
Sharp trying to control but Langham is working from the bottom.
Sharp is pushing down on Langham's leg trying to pass to half guard. Langham is fighting to maintain full guard but Sharp has managed to sneak the leg through.
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!
Langham wants to improve his position but Sharp is controlling well.
Sharp is trying to control. Langham wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Langham works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sharp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharp passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lawson Sharp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sharp sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Langham is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Langham is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharp tries to move to mount but Langham blocks the move with his legs.
Langham tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Langham sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sharp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Langham wants to get back to full guard.
Sharp is trying to control. Langham wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sharp not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Langham kicks off Sharp and gets to his feet.
Langham gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sharp to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Langham looking for a sweep. Not yet Langham, not yet.
Langham is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharp slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Langham prevents Sharp from moving into mount.
Langham tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Langham's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sharp trying to control the action but Langham is working from the bottom.
Langham tries to improve position but can't.
Sharp is working Langham over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sharp wants to control but Langham is keeping him busy.
Sharp working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Langham gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sharp is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Langham sees it coming and defends easily.
Sharp is keen to just control but Langham is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawson Sharp dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sharp drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Langham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Langham looking for a guillotine here but Sharp defends easily.
Sharp scoring with punches to the head and body.
Langham looking to control.
Langham can't keep his opponent in guard - Sharp advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sharp wants to take a breather but Langham is having none of it.
Sharp wants to stand but Langham has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Langham tries to get to full guard but Sharp has control of the leg.
Sharp is keen to just control but Langham is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp is really struggling to control Langham but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sharp looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sharp is trying to control the action in half guard but Langham is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Langham works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sharp would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Langham is trying to keep Sharp in close.
Langham keeping full guard, as Sharp tries to pass.
Langham looking for a sweep. Not yet Langham, not yet.
Langham keeping full guard, as Sharp tries to pass.
Langham manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sharp manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langham trying to control but Sharp is working from the bottom.
Sharp looking for a sweep. Not yet Sharp, not yet.
Langham stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sharp swats away the attempt to clinch by Langham.
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!
Langham is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sharp sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Langham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sharp darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Langham landing strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langham works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sharp avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sharp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sharp sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Langham's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Langham manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Langham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sharp passes into half guard.
Langham is staying active underneath Sharp, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Langham gets full guard.
Langham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sharp trying to control the position from guard on top but Langham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharp pushing down on Langham's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharp is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Langham is just riding it out for now. Sharp eventually gives up the hold.
Sharp missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Langham avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sharp.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Langham tries to roll over but Sharp keeps him under control.
Langham moves into full guard.
Sharp looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lawson Sharp showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sharp 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lawson Sharp!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Hagen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mu Cephei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cephei has chosen Yngwie Malmsteen - Black star as his entrance music. Tom Hagen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mu Cephei's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tom Hagen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mu Cephei!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cephei with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hagen counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cephei being controlled for a moment.
Hagen lands a few punches from side control.
Hagen with the ground and pound but Cephei regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Hagen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cephei's head.
Cephei is refusing to be controlled, as Hagen sits in half guard.
Cephei is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hagen pulls his head out easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cephei is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hagen pulls his head out easily.
Cephei is looking to control Hagen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cephei avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagen is keen to just control but Cephei is a slippery customer.
Hagen looks to land a strike but Cephei avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cephei throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hagen escapes and throws Cephei's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hagen scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hagen trying to control the position but Cephei is working away.
Cephei manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cephei wants to control but Hagen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cephei keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hagen is looking to take a break and control but Cephei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cephei defends it well.
Cephei is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hagen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hagen's back!
Hagen preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cephei.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hagen trying to control the action but Cephei just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cephei is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hagen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hagen tries to escape but Cephei has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagen is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cephei gets his way!
Hagen needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Cephei is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hagen knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hagen for a finish.
Hagen is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cephei gets his way!
Cephei working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cephei is working for a rear naked choke. Hagen is not defending it well and Cephei has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Hagen refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Hagen's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mu Cephei! Mu Cephei retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Mu Cephei 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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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
43% |
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