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ONI 15 - Factor vs Suokuokka PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Astro Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenjiro Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tanaka's choice of entrance music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7awMJwjhc4c&feature=related. Kenjiro Tanaka will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Astro Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenjiro Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy looks to land a right hand but Tanaka moved out of range.
Boy shoots in looking for a takedown. Tanaka tries to sprawl out of it but Boy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tanaka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tanaka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tanaka.
Boy misses with a series of wild punches.
Boy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tanaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Boy.
Tanaka clobbers Boy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boy misses with a hook. Tanaka ducked under it nicely.
Tanaka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tanaka walks into a stiff left hand from Boy.
It looks like Kenjiro Tanaka has been cut.
Boy tries to close the distance and clinch but Tanaka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boy scores with a jab. Tanaka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanaka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boy.
Tanaka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Astro Boy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boy throws a hook but Tanaka blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boy swings for the body but Tanaka moves out of range.
Boy throws a shot from downtown. Tanaka moves away and avoids it.
Tanaka closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tanaka is looking to slow Boy down with leg kicks.
Boy throws an overhand right that lands on Tanaka's shoulder, as Tanaka tries to avoid the shot.
Tanaka throws a nice head kick!
Tanaka missing with a left hand there. Boy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boy loads up on a big right hand but Tanaka slips the punch.
Boy is breathing heavily.
Tanaka is looking to slow Boy down with leg kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tanaka.
A good leg kick by Tanaka.
Boy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tanaka. Tanaka obviously looking to wear him down.
Tanaka swinging wildly here.
Tanaka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tanaka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tanaka lands a jab-cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tanaka.
Tanaka throws a right hand that Boy ducks under and follows up with a left that Boy also avoids with ease.
Kenjiro Tanaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tanaka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tanaka looks to land a combination. Boy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tanaka throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Boy. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Boy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tanaka lands a lovely overhand right.
Tanaka lands the left hand.
Boy is rocked!
Tanaka ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Boy's jaw. Boy's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Tanaka does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenjiro Tanaka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Takinamu NagaYoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Luna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takinamu NagaYoshi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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130 lbs
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147 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takinamu NagaYoshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antonio Luna!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NagaYoshi slips under a jab.
NagaYoshi throws the left hand but Luna avoids the punch easily.
Luna looks to land a left hand but NagaYoshi moved out of range nicely.
NagaYoshi shoots in for a double leg but Luna sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
NagaYoshi defending well as Luna loads up on a big left hand.
Luna misses with a looping right.
NagaYoshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
NagaYoshi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from NagaYoshi.
Luna is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by NagaYoshi.
NagaYoshi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Luna looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Luna trying to stall but NagaYoshi improves his position.
A shot in the inside from NagaYoshi.
NagaYoshi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Luna wants to stall.
Luna is pressed up against the cage. NagaYoshi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Luna down to the mat. Luna avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
NagaYoshi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Luna can do anything to dispel that myth.
Luna is trying to keep NagaYoshi in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as NagaYoshi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
NagaYoshi working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells NagaYoshi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
NagaYoshi is looking to work some ground and pound but Luna has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luna utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Luna trying to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Luna loads up on a big right hand but NagaYoshi slips the punch.
NagaYoshi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Luna but Luna pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takinamu NagaYoshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luna gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Luna throws a hook but NagaYoshi avoids it easily.
Luna is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Luna keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Antonio Luna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luna takes a swing at NagaYoshi's ribcage but misses.
NagaYoshi tries to clinch up but Luna circles away and keeps his distance.
NagaYoshi tries to close the distance and clinch but Luna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
NagaYoshi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Luna throws a hook but NagaYoshi avoids it easily.
Jab from NagaYoshi.
NagaYoshi takes a swing at Luna's ribcage but misses.
Luna circles away from the clinch attempt.
NagaYoshi throws a right and a left that both miss.
NagaYoshi wants to clinch up but Luna keeps it at a distance.
NagaYoshi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Luna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luna showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from NagaYoshi.
The fight stays on the outside here - NagaYoshi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
NagaYoshi shoots for a double leg takedown but Luna sprawls well. He's pushed NagaYoshi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
NagaYoshi closes the distance and clinches up with Luna, looking for a takedown. NagaYoshi pushes Luna against the cage but Luna circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Luna with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NagaYoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Luna paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from NagaYoshi.
NagaYoshi throws a good cross that connects.
NagaYoshi has closed the distance and engaged Luna in a clinch.
NagaYoshi lands with a left to the head.
Luna tries to break free but NagaYoshi pushes him back against the cage.
NagaYoshi can't get the takedown.
NagaYoshi prevents Luna from breaking the clinch.
Luna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
NagaYoshi takes a swing at Luna's ribcage but misses.
NagaYoshi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Luna moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
NagaYoshi lands a body shot.
Takinamu NagaYoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
NagaYoshi slips under a jab.
Luna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but NagaYoshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Luna.
NagaYoshi ducks under a wild hook from Luna.
Luna thows a body shot but no joy.
Luna takes a swing at NagaYoshi's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Luna misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by NagaYoshi.
NagaYoshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luna.
NagaYoshi scores with a sloppy right hand. Luna should have avoided that one.
Luna keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
NagaYoshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
NagaYoshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luna.
NagaYoshi shoots for a takedown but Luna saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
NagaYoshi takes one to the chin there.
Luna looks to score with a jab to the body but NagaYoshi is just out of range.
Luna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
NagaYoshi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Luna misses the shot to the body.
Luna avoids the body shot from NagaYoshi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takinamu NagaYoshi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
NagaYoshi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Luna sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Luna misses with a body punch
enabling NagaYoshi to counter with a crisp jab.
NagaYoshi moves into the clinch.
NagaYoshi manages to break the clinch.
Luna misses with a shot to the body
and NagaYoshi counters by clinching up.
Luna gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from NagaYoshi.
Luna tries to break the clinch but NagaYoshi is controlling the position.
Luna wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
NagaYoshi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Luna fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takinamu NagaYoshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A swing and a miss from NagaYoshi.
NagaYoshi thows a body shot but no joy.
Luna missing with a left hand there. NagaYoshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
NagaYoshi shoots for a double leg takedown but Luna sprawls well. He's pushed NagaYoshi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
NagaYoshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luna.
Takinamu NagaYoshi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luna scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Luna with a body punch. A glancing blow.
NagaYoshi doesn't manage to clinch there - Luna circles away.
NagaYoshi throws a head kick that misses.
Luna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but NagaYoshi manages to avoid it.
NagaYoshi darts in and clinches Luna up against the cage.
Luna is looking to break free of the clinch but NagaYoshi has double underhooks.
Luna misses with some punches.
NagaYoshi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Luna pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Luna is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Luna's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Luna prevents the takedown attempt.
Luna is trying to break free.
Luna is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Luna is trying to break free.
NagaYoshi prevents Luna from breaking the clinch.
NagaYoshi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Luna working hard to break the clinch.
NagaYoshi lands a left hand.
Luna takes an elbow to the forehead.
NagaYoshi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Luna fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NagaYoshi shoots for a takedown but Luna saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
NagaYoshi fails with an attempt to clinch.
NagaYoshi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Luna misses with an uppercut.
NagaYoshi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Luna's waist but Luna gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing NagaYoshi off to one side.
NagaYoshi misses with a head kick.
NagaYoshi tries to clinch up.
Luna keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from NagaYoshi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luna. NagaYoshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
NagaYoshi doesn't manage to clinch there - Luna circles away.
Luna slaps away a takedown attempt from NagaYoshi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NagaYoshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
NagaYoshi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Luna momentarily.
NagaYoshi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Luna lands a nice looking body shot.
NagaYoshi moves into the clinch successfully.
NagaYoshi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Luna smiles and moves away.
Luna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from NagaYoshi.
Luna clobbers NagaYoshi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Luna slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
NagaYoshi dives in and grabs Luna's left leg, looking for a takedown. Luna pushes down on NagaYoshi's head and hops out.
NagaYoshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luna misses with a shot to the body
and NagaYoshi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NagaYoshi lands a nice looking body shot.
Luna takes a swing at NagaYoshi's ribcage but misses.
NagaYoshi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
NagaYoshi fails with a takedown attempt.
Luna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Luna looks to score with a jab to the body but NagaYoshi is just out of range.
NagaYoshi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Luna pinned against the cage. Luna gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
NagaYoshi shoots in and drives through. Luna sprawls well.
Luna swings and misses with a hook to the body.
NagaYoshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
NagaYoshi is looking to clinch.
Luna takes a swing at NagaYoshi's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Antonio Luna will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
Luna misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by NagaYoshi.
NagaYoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Luna paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Luna just misses with a punch to the body.
Luna keeps the fight on the outside.
Luna misses with a straight left.
NagaYoshi tries to move into range but Luna moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
NagaYoshi avoids the body shot from Luna.
NagaYoshi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
NagaYoshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luna.
NagaYoshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
NagaYoshi dives in and grabs Luna's left leg, looking for a takedown. Luna pushes down on NagaYoshi's head and hops out.
Luna throws a looping overhand right but NagaYoshi ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Luna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luna stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Luna wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takinamu NagaYoshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luna throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luna with a nice cross.
NagaYoshi tries to clinch but Luna moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Luna.
NagaYoshi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Luna pinned against the cage. Luna gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Luna missing with a left hand there. NagaYoshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by NagaYoshi.
NagaYoshi shoots in looking for a takedown. Luna tries to sprawl out of it but NagaYoshi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Luna manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
NagaYoshi takes a swing at Luna's ribcage but misses.
Luna paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Luna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
NagaYoshi drives through and clinches with Luna against the cage.
Luna is trying to break free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by NagaYoshi.
Luna taking a breather.
Luna wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but NagaYoshi has him pressed against the cage.
NagaYoshi jumps into guard, dragging Luna to the mat.
NagaYoshi keeping moving, preventing Luna from controlling successfully.
NagaYoshi trying to keep a closed guard but Luna is proving a slippery customer.
NagaYoshi pushes Luna off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Luna looks to score with a jab to the body but NagaYoshi is just out of range.
Luna scores with a shot to the body.
Luna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
NagaYoshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luna.
NagaYoshi scores with a hook to the body. Luna takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
NagaYoshi is looking to wear down Luna with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NagaYoshi fails with the takedown.
NagaYoshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
NagaYoshi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
NagaYoshi takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from NagaYoshi.
Luna can't break the clinch.
Luna can't break the clinch.
NagaYoshi lands a nice uppercut.
NagaYoshi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Luna gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Luna trying to control the position but instead, NagaYoshi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Luna into the cage.
NagaYoshi prevents Luna from breaking the clinch.
NagaYoshi blocking some punches.
NagaYoshi breaks from the clinch.
NagaYoshi lands a jab-cross combination.
NagaYoshi closes the distance and clinches up with Luna, looking for a takedown. NagaYoshi pushes Luna against the cage but Luna circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from NagaYoshi. Luna does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luna swings for the body but NagaYoshi moves out of range.
Luna lands a jab to NagaYoshi's midsection.
A swing and a miss from Luna.
The fighters circling - Luna throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
NagaYoshi tries to clinch but Luna moves out of range.
NagaYoshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luna.
NagaYoshi moves out of range of the strikes.
NagaYoshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luna swings for the body but NagaYoshi moves out of range.
NagaYoshi moves in looking to clinch but Luna pushes him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
NagaYoshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Luna circles away from the clinch attempt.
NagaYoshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luna.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Takinamu NagaYoshi.
I think NagaYoshi 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takinamu NagaYoshi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenzo Oyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Veneracion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oyama's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, NJPW - Mission Blow. Veneracion has chosen faint as his entrance music. Karl Veneracion is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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155 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenzo Oyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Veneracion!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veneracion scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Veneracion is looking to take a break and control but Oyama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Veneracion working the ground and pound.
Veneracion is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Oyama knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Oyama wants to control but Veneracion postures up.
Oyama is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Oyama misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Veneracion is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Oyama knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Veneracion working the ground and pound.
Oyama struggling a bit here.
Veneracion is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Oyama is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Veneracion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veneracion fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Oyama regains half guard.
Veneracion is thwarting Oyama's attempts to control the position.
Veneracion is looking for a kimura here.
Oyama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Veneracion looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Oyama gets back to full guard.
Oyama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Veneracion trying to control the position from guard on top but Oyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Veneracion works over Oyama with some ground and pound from guard.
Oyama looking to control.
Oyama keeping full guard, as Veneracion tries to pass.
Oyama has his feet on Veneracion's thighs here. He's pushed Veneracion off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Veneracion screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kenzo Oyama!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ico Hakuza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Ricardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ico Hakuza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Ricardo!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakuza shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Poor strikes thrown by Hakuza there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ricardo is working to get back to half guard.
Hakuza tries to control but Ricardo wriggling away.
Ricardo tries to reverse the position but Hakuza maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakuza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ricardo swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Ricardo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hakuza misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ricardo is looking to improve his position but Hakuza isn't that keen on the idea.
Hakuza is stalling here but it's allowed Ricardo to get half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hakuza keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hakuza blocks a low kick nicely.
Ricardo moves in looking to clinch but Hakuza pushes him off.
Hakuza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ricardo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hakuza can't break the clinch.
Ricardo misses with a knee to the head.
Ricardo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hakuza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ricardo pinned against the cage. Ricardo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ricardo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hakuza keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakuza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ico Hakuza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hakuza dives in and grabs Ricardo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ricardo pushes down on Hakuza's head and hops out.
Hakuza is breathing heavily.
Ricardo shoots for a double leg takedown but Hakuza sprawls well. He's pushed Ricardo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hakuza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ricardo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ricardo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ricardo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hakuza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Ricardo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ricardo misses with a body kick.
Ricardo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ricardo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hakuza keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hakuza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hakuza trying to control from the bottom.
Ricardo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hakuza could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ricardo has cracked it and Hakuza is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ricardo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jose Ricardo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takanori Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Torrem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremy Torrem will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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160 lbs
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163 lbs
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Basic striking
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takanori Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeremy Torrem!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torrem clinches with his opponent.
Torrem controlling the action here for a moment.
Gomi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Torrem gets underhooks to prevent Gomi's takedown attempt.
Torrem taking a breather.
Torrem is pressed up against the cage. Gomi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Torrem down to the mat. Torrem avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gomi works over Torrem's head and body with a nice combination.
Torrem doesn't manage to clinch there - Gomi circles away.
Gomi looks to land a combination but Torrem avoids it well.
Torrem defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gomi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takanori Gomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torrem moves in looking to clinch but Gomi pushes him off.
Gomi swats away the attempt to clinch by Torrem.
Torrem tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Torrem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gomi misses with a few strikes there.
Gomi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gomi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Takanori Gomi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gomi keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Torrem with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Takanori Gomi has been cut.
Torrem controlling the action here for a moment.
Gomi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Torrem dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Torrem creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gomi's defenses.
Torrem lands a knee to the body.
Torrem pressing his opponent against the cage.
Torrem lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gomi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Torrem lands a damaging elbow.
Torrem displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gomi up against the cage.
Gomi can't break the clinch.
Gomi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Torrem gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gomi is breathing heavily.
Gomi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gomi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Torrem gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Torrem pressing his opponent against the cage.
Torrem scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torrem lands an elbow just above Gomi 's eye.
Torrem displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gomi up against the cage.
Torrem lands a good knee to the midsection. Gomi won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Torrem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torrem lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Torrem effectively controlling the action here.
Torrem with a knee to the head.
Gomi tries to score a body lock takedown but Torrem shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Torrem scores a nice knee to the body.
Torrem is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Torrem lands an elbow inside that Gomi shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Torrem.
Torrem's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Torrem landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Torrem lands a knee to the head.
Torrem connects with a knee to the head.
Torrem lands an elbow just above Gomi 's eye.
Torrem stalling in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Torrem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torrem creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gomi's defenses.
Torrem connects with a knee to the head.
Gomi letting Torrem take a breather here.
Torrem with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Torrem utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gomi is looking to break free of the clinch but Torrem has double underhooks.
Torrem will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gomi up against the cage.
Torrem lands a knee to the head.
Gomi has hold of one of Torrem's legs. Torrem is fighting the takedown attempt but Gomi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gomi throws and elbow that misses. Torrem uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gomi's guard. Nice move by Torrem!
Torrem gets to his feet. Gomi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Torrem closes the distance and pushes Gomi back into the cage.
Torrem trying to stall but Gomi improves his position.
Gomi wants a takedown but no success here.
Torrem connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gomi's face.
Gomi looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torrem working Gomi over with knees to the body.
Torrem creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gomi's defenses.
Gomi jumps guard but Torrem stands there with Gomi around his waist. Gomi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Torrem.
Gomi takes an elbow to the temple.
Torrem lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gomi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gomi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gomi tries to break free but Torrem pushes him back against the cage.
Torrem has Gomi pressed against the cage.
Gomi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Torrem is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Torrem lands a damaging elbow.
Gomi can't get the takedown.
Gomi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Torrem prevents it.
Torrem stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torrem lands a knee to the head.
Gomi is trying to drag Torrem to the mat but Torrem just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gomi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Torrem gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gomi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Torrem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takanori Gomi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Torrem gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Torrem landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Torrem keeps control of Gomi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Torrem lands a knee to the head.
Torrem unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gomi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Torrem gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Torrem.
Gomi wants to get back to striking at distance but Torrem won't allow it.
Gomi tries for a takedown. No joy.
A bit of stalling here from Torrem.
Torrem with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Torrem leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gomi jumps guard but Torrem stands there with Gomi around his waist. Gomi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takanori Gomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Torrem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gomi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gomi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Torrem creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gomi's defenses.
Torrem lands a knee to the head.
Gomi looking for a takedown.
Torrem is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Torrem putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gomi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gomi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Torrem gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Torrem gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Torrem scores with a knee to the head.
Torrem gets underhooks to prevent Gomi's takedown attempt.
Torrem connects with a knee to the head.
Torrem lands a good knee to the midsection. Gomi won't want to take too many of those.
Torrem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gomi is keeping busy.
Torrem stops a takedown attempt from Gomi.
Torrem utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Torrem prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi goes for a takedown attempt but Torrem pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A combination from Gomi does no damage.
Torrem has managed to clinch.
Gomi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gomi fails to pull guard.
Jeremy Torrem seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Torrem landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Torrem is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gomi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Come on Torrem - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Torrem prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gomi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Torrem smiles and moves away.
Torrem tries to clinch up but Gomi circles away and keeps his distance.
Torrem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gomi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Torrem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torrem looks to clinch
and Gomi counters by moving into the clinch.
Torrem is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Torrem lands a damaging elbow.
Torrem scores with a knee to the head.
Gomi has had enough of the clinch but Torrem keeps him there for the moment.
Torrem unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gomi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Torrem connects with a knee to the head.
Gomi blocks an elbow strike.
Torrem with a knee to the head.
Gomi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Torrem just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gomi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Torrem pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Torrem lands an elbow that stopped Gomi in his tracks for a moment.
Torrem prevents the takedown attempt.
Torrem landing knees to the body.
Gomi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Torrem fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jeremy Torrem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Torrem tries to close the distance and clinch but Gomi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gomi circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi tries to clinch but Torrem moves away
and Torrem holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Knees to the body from Torrem.
Torrem lands an elbow just above Gomi 's eye.
Gomi can't find room to land a body shot as Torrem controls the action.
Gomi wants a takedown but no success here.
Torrem is stalling here.
Gomi jumps guard but Torrem stands there with Gomi around his waist. Gomi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gomi wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice elbow from Torrem.
Torrem lands an elbow inside that Gomi shrugs off.
Torrem dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gomi has Torrem pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Torrem manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice elbow from Torrem.
Gomi has had enough of the clinch but Torrem keeps him there for the moment.
Torrem utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Torrem unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gomi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Torrem has Gomi pressed against the cage.
Gomi goes for a takedown attempt but Torrem pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Torrem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Takanori Gomi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Torrem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Torrem wants to clinch.
Gomi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gomi wants to clinch
and Torrem counters with a head kick.
Torrem has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nice elbow from Torrem.
Torrem utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Torrem displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gomi up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gomi takes an elbow to the temple.
Torrem stalling in the clinch but Gomi improves position.
Gomi can't get the takedown.
Torrem connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gomi's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torrem landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Torrem unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gomi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Torrem connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gomi's face.
Gomi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Torrem fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takanori Gomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torrem rushes Gomi and presses him up against the cage.
Torrem lands a knee to the head.
Torrem keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gomi's efforts to push away.
Torrem is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gomi jumps guard but Torrem stands there with Gomi around his waist. Gomi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Torrem.
Torrem lands an elbow that stopped Gomi in his tracks for a moment.
Gomi wants a takedown but no success here.
Gomi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Torrem unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gomi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Torrem prevents the takedown attempt.
Torrem lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gomi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Torrem pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torrem tries to clinch but Gomi is having none of it.
No luck for Gomi with that takedown attempt.
Torrem wants to clinch
and Gomi counters with a takedown into side control.
Gomi tries to advance position but instead Torrem slips a leg back in to half guard.
Torrem tries to kick Gomi off but Gomi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gomi wants to pass to mount but Torrem is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torrem gets full guard.
Gomi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torrem pulls Gomi in close to his closed guard and prevents Gomi from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torrem is trying to keep Gomi in close.
Gomi is looking to work some ground and pound but Torrem has wrist control.
Torrem trying to keep a closed guard but Gomi is proving a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Torrem can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gomi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Torrem tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gomi passes Torrem's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gomi 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.
Takanori Gomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Torrem has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomi is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gomi takes the fight into the clinch.
Torrem lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Torrem has Gomi pushed against the cage.
Torrem lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Torrem landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gomi goes for a takedown attempt but Torrem pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Torrem moves in looking to clinch but Gomi pushes him off.
Jeremy Torrem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gomi misses with a combination
and Torrem moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Torrem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Torrem winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Torrem!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Preston Schmidli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodel Hiligaynon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmidli comes into the arena with Billy Joel - Piano Man blaring out of the sound system. Rodel Hiligaynon will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Preston Schmidli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rodel Hiligaynon!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmidli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hiligaynon circles away quickly and effectively.
Schmidli throws a hook to the side of Hiligaynon's head but Hiligaynon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schmidli shoots in looking for a takedown. Hiligaynon tries to sprawl out of it but Schmidli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hiligaynon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hiligaynon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schmidli.
Schmidli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Schmidli.
Hiligaynon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Schmidli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hiligaynon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schmidli shoots in but Hiligaynon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Preston Schmidli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmidli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hiligaynon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiligaynon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hiligaynon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Schmidli is breathing heavily.
Hiligaynon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Preston Schmidli has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiligaynon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Schmidli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hiligaynon. Hiligaynon obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters circling a little - Hiligaynon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiligaynon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Schmidli.
Hiligaynon throws a front kick that sends Schmidli stumbling back into the cage.
Schmidli really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hiligaynon feints a jab and as Schmidli dips his head, Hiligaynon unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Schmidli right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Schmidli falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Hiligaynon smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rodel Hiligaynon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masuyo Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takahashi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Making of Cyborg kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Intelligent |
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Counter striker
Enjoys gardening |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randy Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masuyo Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Takahashi.
Henderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takahashi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi shoots in for a double leg but Henderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi closes the distance and clinches up with Henderson, looking for a takedown. Takahashi pushes Henderson against the cage but Henderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Henderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henderson tries to clinch but Takahashi is having none of it.
Henderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Henderson is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a takedown attempt - Henderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Randy Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masuyo Takahashi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi dives in and grabs Henderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Henderson pushes down on Takahashi's head and hops out.
Takahashi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Henderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Henderson.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
Henderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takahashi is defending well for now.
Takahashi takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Masuyo Takahashi has been cut.
Takahashi takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Henderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Takahashi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Henderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Takahashi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takahashi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Henderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masuyo Takahashi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Takahashi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Takahashi misses with a takedown
and Henderson moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Henderson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Takahashi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Henderson smiles and moves away.
Randy Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masuyo Takahashi.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takahashi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Takahashi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Henderson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson bucks Takahashi off and manages to get back to his feet!
Takahashi tries to bum rush Henderson with a series of wild strikes but Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takahashi shoots in looking for a takedown. Henderson tries to sprawl out of it but Takahashi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Henderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Masuyo Takahashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Takahashi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi tried to score with a low kick but Henderson checks it.
Horrible takedown by Takahashi or perhaps it was just good defense by Henderson which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Takahashi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henderson is fending him off so far but Takahashi persists. Nope, Henderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Henderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henderson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Henderson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Takahashi's brow.
Henderson is pressed up against the cage. Takahashi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Henderson down to the mat. Henderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
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 Randy Henderson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Masuyo Takahashi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Takahashi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henderson clinches but Takahashi breaks the clinch
and Takahashi moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson working aggressively here.
Henderson blocks a body shot from Takahashi.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Henderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Henderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Takahashi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Henderson walks away with a smile on his face. Takahashi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takahashi.
Takahashi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Takahashi moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Henderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takahashi.
Takahashi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
Takahashi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henderson lands a nice elbow.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Takahashi has eaten all the pies!
The referee is keeping an eye on Henderson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Henderson misses with a knee to the head.
Henderson is struggling to control the position.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Masuyo Takahashi's cut even more.
Henderson taking a breather.
Henderson gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Henderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Henderson stalls.
Henderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Takahashi takes an elbow to the temple.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
The cut above Masuyo Takahashi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Henderson lands an elbow that stopped Takahashi in his tracks for a moment.
Randy Henderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takahashi tries to score a body lock takedown but Henderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Randy Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masuyo Takahashi.
Takahashi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takahashi managing to block the knees to the body from Henderson.
Henderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takahashi's defenses.
Henderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Henderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Henderson lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws an elbow that misses.
Takahashi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takahashi avoids it.
Henderson stalling against the cage.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Takahashi 's eye.
Masuyo Takahashi's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Henderson leaning against his opponent.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
Henderson throws a head punch that misses.
Takahashi takes an elbow to the temple.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Takahashi 's eye.
Masuyo Takahashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Masuyo Takahashi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Randy Henderson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryu Lopez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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211 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryu Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Xavier Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Mendez scores with a four punch combination!
Mendez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lopez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lopez is breathing heavily.
Mendez scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendez thuds his right hand into Lopez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
BOOM! Mendez lands a beautiful left hook that drops Lopez. Lopez tries to recover but Mendez is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Lopez lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Mendez!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Top Dawg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Page has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Top Dawg's chin.
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300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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290 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Top Dawg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Page!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dawg closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Page shoots in for a takedown but Dawg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Page walks into a straight right hand from Dawg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Dawg has cracked Page with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Dawg lands another huge swinging hook and Page tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Page, before Dawg can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Top Dawg!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Factor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waltari Suokuokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suokuokka is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nile - Yezd Desert Ghul Ritual in the Abandoned Towers of Silence. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Factor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Waltari Suokuokka!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suokuokka lands a jab.
It looks like Max Factor has been cut.
Suokuokka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Factor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Factor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Factor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Suokuokka manages to break the clinch.
Factor tries for a takedown but Suokuokka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Factor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Factor tries to close the distance and clinch but Suokuokka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Factor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Suokuokka as he jumps to the side.
Good exchange - Suokuokka coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Factor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Suokuokka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Suokuokka stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Factor with that takedown attempt.
Factor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Suokuokka scores with the left hand. Factor knows he should have avoided that one.
Suokuokka lands with a cross.
Max Factor's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suokuokka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Factor is breathing heavily.
Suokuokka connects with a superb combination that knocks Factor out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Suokuokka before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Factor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Waltari Suokuokka!
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