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AFC 36 - Aurelio vs Anchorez PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jun Kawasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ville Galle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kawasaki comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park - Bleed It Out. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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168 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jun Kawasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ville Galle!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawasaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kawasaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Galle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kawasaki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Galle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kawasaki.
Kawasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galle was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawasaki.
Kawasaki clinches up with Galle and pushes him back against the cage.
Galle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Galle tries for a takedown but Kawasaki manages to get underhooks.
Kawasaki working Galle over with knees to the body.
Kawasaki trying to land knees to the body.
Kawasaki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kawasaki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Galle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Galle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kawasaki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kawasaki landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kawasaki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kawasaki.
Galle breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawasaki lands a nice looking body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kawasaki, right into the meat.
Galle looks for a takedown but Kawasaki sprawls well.
Kawasaki moves into the clinch.
Galle manages to break the clinch.
Kawasaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kawasaki tries to land a knee to the head but Galle blocks with his arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Galle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kawasaki.
Kawasaki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Galle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kawasaki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Galle blocks it with crossed arms.
Galle prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kawasaki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawasaki is pressed up against the cage. Galle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kawasaki down to the mat. Kawasaki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jun Kawasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ville Galle.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kawasaki.
Kawasaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kawasaki throws out a leg kick but Galle moves out of range and Kawasaki only half commits.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galle ducks under a wild hook from Kawasaki.
Kawasaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Galle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Galle misses with a takedown attempt - Kawasaki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kawasaki stuffs the takedown.
Galle looks for a takedown but Kawasaki sprawls well.
Kawasaki scores with a kick to the midsection.
Galle throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kawasaki pushes Galle up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kawasaki.
Galle looks gassed!
Kawasaki holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kawasaki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Galle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kawasaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawasaki tries to land a knee to the head but Galle blocks with his arms.
Galle gets control of Kawasaki's arms and successfully pulls guard. Galle will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kawasaki stops Galle from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kawasaki decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kawasaki lands with a nice combination. Galle backs away looking to recover.
Galle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jun Kawasaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kawasaki lands with a hook. Galle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kawasaki throws a body punch but Galle moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawasaki throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Galle fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Kawasaki.
Galle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kawasaki tries to bum rush Galle with a series of wild strikes but Galle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kawasaki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Galle.
Kawasaki connects with a jab.
Galle shoots in but no luck this time.
Galle has a takedown stuffed.
Galle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kawasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kawasaki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kawasaki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jun Kawasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kawasaki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Galle dives in and scores a takedown into Kawasaki's guard.
Galle wants to control from the top but Kawasaki keeps moving.
Galle forces his way into half guard.
Galle tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kawasaki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Galle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Galle seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Galle stalling.
Kawasaki is looking to improve his position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Galle is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawasaki controlling the position.
Kawasaki is looking for a triangle but Galle pushes his legs off easily.
Galle wanted to stand there but Kawasaki had control of the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Galle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Galle wants to get up but he can't break Kawasaki's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kawasaki wants to sweep here but Galle controlling him for the moment.
Kawasaki is pulling down on Galle's head. It's preventing any offense from Galle, at least for the moment.
Galle cracks Kawasaki with a solid left hand.
Galle won't allow Kawasaki to sweep him here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Galle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Galle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Galle gets to his feet. Kawasaki looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kawasaki throws a head kick but Galle moves out of range.
Kawasaki misses with a straight right.
Galle swats away the attempt to clinch by Kawasaki.
Kawasaki leaves Galle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kawasaki misses with a series of wild punches.
Kawasaki throws the left hand but Galle avoids the punch easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Galle misses with a takedown attempt - Kawasaki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Galle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawasaki moves away.
Kawasaki throws a head kick that misses.
Kawasaki tries to clinch but Galle is having none of it.
Galle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Galle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Galle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kawasaki did well to prevent Galle getting side control.
Galle slows the pace down in half guard.
Galle is looking to take a break and control but Kawasaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Kawasaki dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kawasaki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ville Galle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Galle needs to keep his hands up - Kawasaki had a free shot at his head there.
Kawasaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Galle circles away.
Galle throws a leg kick but Kawasaki checks it.
Kawasaki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Galle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kawasaki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Galle scrambles back to his feet.
Galle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kawasaki throws out a loose jab but Galle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galle misses with a takedown attempt - Kawasaki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Galle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Galle blocks a head kick by Kawasaki.
Kawasaki digs a good body shot into Galle's ribs.
Kawasaki lands with a right hand.
Kawasaki looks to land a left hand but Galle moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawasaki lands an overhand right.
Galle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kawasaki.
Kawasaki sizes up Galle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Galle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kawasaki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Galle somewhat.
Jun Kawasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ville Galle.
Kawasaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kawasaki misses with a wild combination.
Kawasaki lands with a straight right. Galle didn't see that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Galle.
Galle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kawasaki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Galle.
Galle is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Galle throws a head kick that misses.
Kawasaki tests Galle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kawasaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Galle.
Jun Kawasaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Galle closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawasaki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Galle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kawasaki is working hard here to advance position.
Kawasaki regains half guard.
Kawasaki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Galle wants to control from the top but Kawasaki keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawasaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kawasaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Galle defends it easily.
Kawasaki has a closed guard, preventing Galle from standing up.
Kawasaki looking for subs off his back but Galle has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kawasaki wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kawasaki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Galle performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kawasaki wants to control but Galle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kawasaki is refusing to be controlled, as Galle sits in half guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ville Galle wasn't active enough on the ground.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Galle is defended easily by Kawasaki.
Kawasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Galle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kawasaki.
Galle shoots in for a double leg but Kawasaki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kawasaki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kawasaki throws a low kick but Galle moves out of range easily.
Kawasaki tries to clinch up.
Galle shoots in for a double leg but Kawasaki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kawasaki misses with a body kick.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kawasaki misses the shot to the body.
Kawasaki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Kawasaki. No joy for Galle on that attempt.
Galle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Kawasaki.
Galle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kawasaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kawasaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kawasaki scores with a head kick. Galle tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Galle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Galle moves into the clinch.
Kawasaki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galle presses Kawasaki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Come on Galle - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kawasaki as Galle tries to tie him up.
Kawasaki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Galle avoids it.
Kawasaki leaning against his opponent.
Kawasaki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Galle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kawasaki lands a knee to the body.
Kawasaki looking to throw knees to the head but Galle is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for Galle to work.
Galle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kawasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galle was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawasaki.
Kawasaki blocks a head kick by Galle.
Galle shoots in looking for a takedown but Kawasaki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Galle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Galle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kawasaki.
Kawasaki scoring well with a low kick there.
Galle 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.
Kawasaki wants to stand but Galle is controlling the position.
Ville Galle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Galle wants to control from the top but Kawasaki keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galle throws a big right hand that misses.
Kawasaki looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Galle puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kawasaki is looking to control Galle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kawasaki avoid being mounted?
Galle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Galle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Galle prevents Kawasaki from standing back up.
Galle trying to mount his opponent but Kawasaki defends it.
Kawasaki is pressing down on Galle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Galle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Galle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kawasaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Kawasaki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kawasaki 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Jun Kawasaki!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Jun Kawasaki!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Jun Kawasaki!
Jun Kawasaki wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jun Kawasaki thanked Torment Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Osei Tutu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Long comes to the cage accompanied by Lonnie G - Sweep. David Long had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, David Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Osei Tutu!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osei Tutu tries to close the distance and clinch but Long swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Long lands an overhand right.
Long bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Osei Tutu's head backwards.
Osei Tutu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Osei Tutu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Long swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Osei Tutu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Osei Tutu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Long has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Osei Tutu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Long's efforts to push away.
Long wants to break free but Osei Tutu has control.
Long avoids a wild elbow strike from Osei Tutu.
Long is looking to control Osei Tutu's arms but Osei Tutu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Long has his back to the cage.
Osei Tutu working aggressively here.
Long can't break the clinch.
Osei Tutu stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osei Tutu scores with a shot to the side of Long's head.
Osei Tutu lands a right hand.
Long blocks a body shot from Osei Tutu.
Osei Tutu misses with a punch on the inside.
Osei Tutu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Long swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Osei Tutu can't find room to land a body shot as Long controls the action.
Long blocks an uppercut.
Long wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Long working hard to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Osei Tutu fails to land.
Osei Tutu missing with knees to the body.
Osei Tutu cracks Long with a nice body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osei Tutu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Long takes a knee right on the jaw!
A frustrated look appears on Long's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Long wants to break the clinch but can't.
Long prevents a body shot from Osei Tutu.
Osei Tutu misses with a punch on the inside.
Long is trying to break free.
Long tries to break free but Osei Tutu pushes him back against the cage.
Long wants to break free but Osei Tutu has control.
Osei Tutu misses with a knee strike.
Long is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Long throws a punch but it's blocked by Osei Tutu.
Long pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Osei Tutu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Long.
Osei Tutu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Long connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Long connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Osei Tutu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some bone on bone action there as Osei Tutu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Osei Tutu wants to clinch.
Long scores with a nice head shot.
Osei Tutu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Long misses.
Osei Tutu clinches with his opponent.
Long has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Long is pushing Osei Tutu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Long takes a knee to the side of the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Osei Tutu.
Long throws a head punch that misses.
Long has a couple of punches blocked by Osei Tutu.
With the fighters up against the cage, Osei Tutu throws an elbow but misses.
Long wants to break the clinch but can't.
Osei Tutu keeps control of Long as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Osei Tutu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like David Long has been cut.
Long has had enough of the clinch but Osei Tutu keeps him there for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osei Tutu misses with a knee strike.
Osei Tutu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Osei Tutu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Long's face.
Osei Tutu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Osei Tutu avoiding damage.
Osei Tutu lands with a left to the head.
Long manages to break the clinch.
Long feints and then cracks Osei Tutu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Osei Tutu down.
The fighters circling - Osei Tutu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Danny Osei Tutu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Long looks to throw the jab but Osei Tutu is out of range.
Osei Tutu tries to clinch there but Long circles away.
Long swats away the attempt to clinch by Osei Tutu.
Osei Tutu tries to clinch up but Long circles away and keeps his distance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Osei Tutu misses with a two punch combination.
Long lands a nice looking body shot.
David Long is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Long misses with a body shot.
Osei Tutu tries to clinch up but Long circles away and keeps his distance.
Long's jab looks to have found its range, popping Osei Tutu under the eye.
Osei Tutu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Osei Tutu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Osei Tutu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Long.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Long swinging wildly here.
Osei Tutu throws a hook but Long blocks it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Osei Tutu fails to land with a series of punches.
Long bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Osei Tutu tries to close the distance and clinch but Long swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Osei Tutu moves out of range of the body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Long, right into the meat.
Osei Tutu misses with a combination
and Long counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Osei Tutu slips a jab from Long.
Osei Tutu thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Osei Tutu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Osei Tutu tries to clinch up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Osei Tutu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Long throws a right and a left that Osei Tutu avoids nicely.
Osei Tutu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Long.
Osei Tutu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Long.
Long scores with the left hand. Osei Tutu knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Long lands with a thumping leg kick.
Long with a nice cross.
Long fails to land with a series of punches.
Long is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Osei Tutu closes the distance and clinches.
Osei Tutu blocking some punches.
Long breaks from the clinch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Osei Tutu clinches.
Osei Tutu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short uppercut from Osei Tutu.
Osei Tutu throws an elbow that misses.
Osei Tutu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Long blocks it with crossed arms.
Long looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Osei Tutu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Osei Tutu scores with a shoulder strike.
Osei Tutu scores with a knee to the head.
Long blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Long pushes Osei Tutu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Osei Tutu.
Long tries to break free but Osei Tutu pushes him back against the cage.
Osei Tutu scores with a shot to the side of Long's head.
A frustrated look appears on Long's face as he tries to break the clinch.
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 David Long will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David Long's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Osei Tutu. Long does a little dance to reset his feet.
Osei Tutu closes the distance but Long moves to the side
and Long counters with a left and a right that stings Osei Tutu.
Long scores with a punch to the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Long.
Osei Tutu walks into a straight right hand from Long.
Osei Tutu misses with a combination
and Long counters with a straight right hand.
Osei Tutu throws a right and a left that Long avoids nicely.
Osei Tutu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Osei Tutu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Long.
Long dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Osei Tutu. That did some damage!
Long lands with a nice body punch.
Long circles away from the clinch attempt
and Long counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Osei Tutu 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.
Long fails to land with a series of punches.
Osei Tutu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Long swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Osei Tutu tries to clinch up.
Osei Tutu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long throws a lazy right hand but Osei Tutu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Long scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Osei Tutu is rocked!
Long drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Osei Tutu right on the button. Osei Tutu goes down! Long follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Long gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Long!
After winning the bout, David Long thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nik Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cage Nichols (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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140 lbs
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21
140 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nik Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cage Nichols!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nichols has Volkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Nichols's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nichols displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Volkov.
Volkov with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Nichols counter with a right hand.
Volkov fails with the takedown
and Nichols moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nik Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Volkov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nichols pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Volkov shoots for a double leg takedown but Nichols sprawls well. He's pushed Volkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Volkov with a poor takedown
and Volkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nichols will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nichols misses with a lunging right hand
and Volkov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov won't allow Nichols to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Volkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Volkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Volkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Volkov scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nichols looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Volkov stops Nichols from standing up.
Nichols trying to keep a closed guard but Volkov is proving a slippery customer.
Volkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Nichols is retaining full guard.
Volkov distracts Nichols with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nichols utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nichols avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nichols is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volkov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Volkov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov preventing the sweep.
Volkov lands a couple of elbows.
Nichols wants to sweep here but Volkov controlling him for the moment.
Nichols wants to stand but Volkov is controlling the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nichols wants to sweep here but Volkov controlling him for the moment.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Nichols keeps moving.
Nichols has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Volkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nichols is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov advances to half guard.
Volkov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nichols trying to control here.
Nichols is trying to stand up here but Volkov is controlling him well.
Nichols is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Volkov jumps into side control!
Nichols wants to control but Volkov postures up.
Nichols wants to get back to his feet but Volkov drags him back down.
Volkov lands an elbow.
Volkov working the ground and pound from side control.
Nichols is trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Volkov advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
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!
Nichols is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Volkov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nichols to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nichols shrugs it off.
Nichols is looking to get to half guard.
Volkov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Volkov with good strikes from the mount here!
Volkov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nichols wants to control but Volkov is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nichols is in a horrible position here. Volkov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Volkov trying to control but Nichols is having none of it.
Nichols is trying to escape the mount.
Volkov controlling his opponent.
Nichols is desperately trying to improve his position but Volkov has a good base and remains in mount.
Volkov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Nichols is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Nichols and Volkov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Volkov trying to control the position but Nichols is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nichols prevents Volkov from improving position.
Nichols tries to improve position but can't.
Nichols is not content to let Volkov control the position.
Volkov cracks Nichols with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nichols is trying to buck Volkov off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nichols keeps working.
Nichols regains half guard.
Nichols tries to roll over but Volkov keeps him under control.
Nichols is trying to stand up here but Volkov is controlling him well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nichols is pressing down on Volkov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nichols can't keep his opponent in guard - Volkov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Volkov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Volkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Nichols is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Volkov wants to free his trapped foot but Nichols is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nichols is in trouble now - Volkov has advanced to mount!
Nichols wants to get back to his feet.
Volkov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Volkov looking to secure an arm triangle but Nichols defends it well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Volkov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Volkov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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!
Volkov landing strikes from the mount.
Nichols tries to reverse the position but Volkov maintains control.
Volkov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Nichols is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Volkov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nichols is looking to escape.
Nichols manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Volkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nichols keeps working.
Nichols is trying to get back to full guard.
Volkov trying to control from half guard but Nichols is working away.
Volkov is looking for a kimura here.
Nichols tries to kick Volkov off but Volkov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Volkov is pressing down on Nichols's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nichols is holding on for now.
Nichols is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Volkov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Volkov's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nik Volkov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but Nichols shows good takedown defense.
Volkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nichols is fending him off so far but Volkov persists. Nope, Nichols circles away and we're back to standing.
Volkov misses with a takedown
and Nichols counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nik Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov fails with the takedown
letting Nichols counter with a right hand.
Nik Volkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nichols counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nichols dives in and grabs Volkov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Volkov pushes down on Nichols's head and hops out.
Volkov fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov has his takedown stuffed
and Nichols connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Volkov fails with the takedown
and Nichols makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nichols. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nichols counters with a nice body shot.
Nichols misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Nichols misses.
Volkov misses with a takedown attempt
and Nichols counters with a series of strikes. Volkov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Volkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nichols moves into the clinch.
Volkov has Nichols pressed against the cage, preventing Nichols from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nichols breaks the clinch.
Volkov shoots in and gets a takedown into Nichols's guard.
Nichols looking for a sweep. Not yet Nichols, not yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nichols wants to stand up but Volkov is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nichols is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nichols 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.
Nichols throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Volkov escapes and throws Nichols's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Volkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nichols keeps working.
Volkov working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov gets to mount! Nichols was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Nichols wants to get back to his feet.
Volkov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nichols can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Volkov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nichols is looking to escape.
Volkov controlling his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nichols is working to get back to half guard.
Nichols bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Nichols throws an elbow that misses. Volkov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nichols's guard. Nice move by Volkov!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Volkov won't allow Nichols to get back to his feet.
Volkov stays in close to Nichols's body and controls the position.
Nichols working for a triangle but Volkov defends it easily.
Volkov looking to pass the guard.
Volkov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Volkov prevents Nichols from getting back to his feet.
Nichols keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Volkov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nichols tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nichols keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Volkov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nichols manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Volkov has Nichols in his guard.
Nichols tries to stand but Volkov is controlling from the bottom.
Nichols throws an elbow that misses. Volkov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nichols's guard. Nice move by Volkov!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nichols throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nichols tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Volkov lands a couple of elbows.
Nichols working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Volkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Volkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Volkov stopping the sweep attempt from Nichols.
Nichols wants to stand and escape but Volkov is having none of it.
Volkov advances to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is looking to take a break and control but Nichols is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Volkov prevents Nichols from standing back up.
Volkov wants to work for an arm triangle but Nichols is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nichols wants to get back to his feet.
Volkov trying to mount his opponent but Nichols defends it.
Volkov is trying to control. Nichols wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Volkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Volkov thows a huge punch but Nichols dodges it nicely.
Volkov is nestled in close to Nichols, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Volkov trying to pass the guard but Nichols defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nichols keeping control of the position.
Volkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nichols is just riding it out for now. Volkov eventually gives up the hold.
Volkov passes to side control.
Volkov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Volkov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Volkov is putting a hurting on Nichols here, landing some big shots from side control.
Volkov wants to control but Nichols is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nik Volkov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Volkov 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Nik Volkov!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Nik Volkov!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Nik Volkov!
Nik Volkov wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Nik Volkov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles St Lickitung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Hayabusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Lickitung's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pokemon Red Gym Leader Battle Music. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hayabusa's choice of entrance music: Bombs Away. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
160 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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21
166 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Charles St Lickitung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Hayabusa!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Lickitung has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Hayabusa as St Lickitung shoots in.
Hayabusa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Charles St Lickitung has been cut.
St Lickitung with a poor takedown
letting Hayabusa counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles St Lickitung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hayabusa thuds his right hand into St Lickitung's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
St Lickitung gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and St Lickitung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Lickitung takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hayabusa pulls guard.
St Lickitung trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayabusa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Lickitung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
St Lickitung stopping the sweep attempt from Hayabusa.
St Lickitung wants to control from the top but Hayabusa keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayabusa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Lickitung is looking to work some ground and pound but Hayabusa has wrist control.
St Lickitung slips nicely into half guard.
Hayabusa is defending against the submission attempts here by St Lickitung.
Hayabusa tries to get to full guard but St Lickitung has control of the leg.
Hayabusa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Lickitung seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hayabusa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with St Lickitung in particular looking to stall.
St Lickitung is looking to advance position but Hayabusa won't allow it.
Hayabusa gets back to full guard.
Hayabusa is trying to control the position but St Lickitung postures up.
St Lickitung looking to sit in guard and control but Hayabusa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
St Lickitung wants to sweep but no luck.
Hayabusa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hayabusa preventing the sweep.
St Lickitung lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hayabusa!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa tries to hold on but St Lickitung pushes him away.
St Lickitung prevents Hayabusa from getting the reversal.
The referee warns Hayabusa that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hayabusa is looking to get to half guard.
Hayabusa regains half guard.
Hayabusa wants to improve his position but St Lickitung is controlling well.
St Lickitung seems to be working for a kimura but Hayabusa defends the submission attempt.
Hayabusa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of St Lickitung's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take St Lickitung's back!
St Lickitung tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa lands with some vicious ground and pound - can St Lickitung hang on?
St Lickitung is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hayabusa content just to control the position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Lickitung wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Hayabusa missing with punches from the back.
St Lickitung preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa is trying to stick to St Lickitung's back but St Lickitung is turning into Hayabusa. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hayabusa's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by St Lickitung.
St Lickitung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hayabusa 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.
Hayabusa keeping moving, preventing St Lickitung from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
St Lickitung is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hayabusa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
St Lickitung postures up in Hayabusa's guard and throws a big left but Hayabusa blocks it.
St Lickitung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hayabusa manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
St Lickitung keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hayabusa trying to control but St Lickitung is having none of it.
St Lickitung is looking to get to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. St Lickitung looks a forlorn figure.
Hayabusa working for a submission but St Lickitung is keeping him at bay.
St Lickitung tries to reverse the position but Hayabusa maintains control.
Hayabusa landing shots from mount.
Charles St Lickitung's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayabusa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
St Lickitung working to try and regain half guard.
Hayabusa stands up from mount. Strange move.
St Lickitung doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hayabusa counters with a nice uppercut.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from St Lickitung is defended easily by Hayabusa.
St Lickitung shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hayabusa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Charles St Lickitung's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hayabusa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
St Lickitung wants to get back to full guard.
St Lickitung is staying active underneath Hayabusa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hayabusa prevents St Lickitung from improving his position.
St Lickitung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hayabusa pulls his head out easily.
St Lickitung is breathing heavily.
St Lickitung is trying to maintain the position but Hayabusa is very close to passing his half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
St Lickitung tries to roll over but Hayabusa keeps him under control.
St Lickitung is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hayabusa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hayabusa's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayabusa trying to control the position but St Lickitung manages to sink in the hooks.
St Lickitung is hanging on to Hayabusa's back as he tries to escape.
Hayabusa breaks St Lickitung's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
St Lickitung wants to control but Hayabusa passes easily into half guard.
Hayabusa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hayabusa slows the pace down in half guard.
Hayabusa trying to control from half guard but St Lickitung is working away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
St Lickitung tries to get to full guard but Hayabusa has control of the leg.
St Lickitung is refusing to be controlled, as Hayabusa sits in half guard.
St Lickitung gets back to full guard.
Hayabusa won't allow St Lickitung to sweep him here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
St Lickitung is striking from the bottom but Hayabusa uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Hayabusa wants to work for an arm triangle but St Lickitung is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
St Lickitung is refusing to be controlled, as Hayabusa sits in half guard.
St Lickitung wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Hayabusa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles St Lickitung's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hayabusa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for St Lickitung!
St Lickitung wants to hold on but Hayabusa pushes him away.
St Lickitung looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Hayabusa working for a choke but St Lickitung is defending well.
St Lickitung tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
St Lickitung bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
St Lickitung trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayabusa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayabusa working for a triangle but St Lickitung defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayabusa keeping moving, preventing St Lickitung from controlling successfully.
Hayabusa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but St Lickitung can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
St Lickitung trying to control but Hayabusa is working from the bottom.
Hayabusa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but St Lickitung can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
St Lickitung controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
St Lickitung wants to control from the top but Hayabusa keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hayabusa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. St Lickitung defends it easily.
St Lickitung preventing the sweep.
Hayabusa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Akira Hayabusa has got the better of the ground game so far.
St Lickitung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hayabusa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hayabusa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
St Lickitung is pressing down on Hayabusa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hayabusa stands and throws St Lickitung's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayabusa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but St Lickitung is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Lickitung is trying to control Hayabusa's posture but Hayabusa avoids it.
Hayabusa tries for a kimura but St Lickitung is defending well.
St Lickitung tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hayabusa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
St Lickitung is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hayabusa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
St Lickitung tries to roll over but Hayabusa keeps him under control.
Hayabusa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and St Lickitung defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Lickitung gets back to full guard.
St Lickitung is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hayabusa is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hayabusa is pushing down on St Lickitung's leg trying to pass to half guard. St Lickitung is fighting to maintain full guard but Hayabusa has managed to sneak the leg through.
St Lickitung wants to improve his position but Hayabusa is controlling well.
Hayabusa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hayabusa stands up out of the half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Lickitung 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.
St Lickitung misses with a takedown attempt - Hayabusa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Charles St Lickitung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
St Lickitung fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab lands there for Hayabusa.
Hayabusa clinches up with St Lickitung and pushes him back against the cage.
Hayabusa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hayabusa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
St Lickitung loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hayabusa 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.
Hayabusa is trying to control the position but St Lickitung postures up.
Hayabusa is pulling down on St Lickitung's head. It's preventing any offense from St Lickitung, at least for the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
St Lickitung preventing the sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa has his foot on St Lickitung's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. St Lickitung works his way back into a safe position though.
St Lickitung loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
St Lickitung looking to sit in guard and control but Hayabusa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Lickitung looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hayabusa passes into half guard.
St Lickitung trying to control from the bottom.
Hayabusa wants to free his trapped foot but St Lickitung is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hayabusa working over St Lickitung with some ground and pound. St Lickitung looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
St Lickitung actively working from the bottom here.
Hayabusa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so St Lickitung is just riding it out for now. Hayabusa eventually gives up the hold.
Hayabusa wants to control but St Lickitung is keeping him busy.
St Lickitung regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hayabusa throws a big right hand that misses.
Hayabusa slips nicely into half guard.
Hayabusa is looking for a kimura but St Lickitung is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hayabusa to get the leverage.
St Lickitung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hayabusa pulls his head out easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
St Lickitung tries to get to full guard but Hayabusa has control of the leg.
Hayabusa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
St Lickitung is in trouble now - Hayabusa has advanced to mount!
St Lickitung sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hayabusa is pressing down on St Lickitung's thigh, looking to free his foot. St Lickitung is holding on for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayabusa throwing shots but St Lickitung is blocking nicely.
Hayabusa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks St Lickitung with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa is looking for a kimura here.
St Lickitung is pressing down on Hayabusa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hayabusa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
St Lickitung has an active guard here but Hayabusa has managed to pass into half guard.
Hayabusa wants to lay and pray for a moment but St Lickitung keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hayabusa is controlling the pace.
Charles St Lickitung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hayabusa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Hayabusa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hayabusa 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Akira Hayabusa!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Akira Hayabusa!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Akira Hayabusa!
Akira Hayabusa wins by unanimous decision!
Akira Hayabusa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kim Jong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RIP Evan Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanner comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tornado of Souls - Megadeth kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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32
198 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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28
195 lbs
17 - 11 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kim Jong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, RIP Evan Tanner!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tanner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jong wants to sweep here but Tanner controlling him for the moment.
Jong keeping moving, preventing Tanner from controlling successfully.
Tanner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tanner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tanner.
Tanner scoring with some ground and pound.
Jong looking for a sweep. Not yet Jong, not yet.
Tanner postures up in Jong's guard and throws a big left but Jong blocks it.
Jong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tanner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jong has momentary wrist control but Tanner slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jong wants to sweep but no luck.
Tanner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tanner distracts Jong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tanner tries to free his leg and advance position but Jong is retaining full guard.
Tanner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tanner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jong keeping moving, preventing Tanner from controlling successfully.
Tanner wants to pass the guard but Jong is keeping the position.
Tanner stands up over Jong, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tanner lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanner postures up and lands a big shot to Jong's brow.
Tanner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tanner chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jong working a defensive guard here.
Jong has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tanner should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Jong has tightened it up now! Tanner should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kim Jong!
A relieved looking Kim Jong 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Trampolina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel Stark had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gabriel Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Krzysztof Trampolina!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark cracks the inside of Trampolina's front leg.
Stark shoots in and gets a takedown into Trampolina's guard.
Stark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trampolina swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trampolina has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Trampolina keeping full guard, as Stark tries to pass.
Stark's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Trampolina is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trampolina has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stark has managed to get both his arms back between Trampolina's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trampolina wants to sweep but no luck.
Trampolina working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stark slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Trampolina had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stark defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stark is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stark is stalling in the full guard.
Stark is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trampolina working a defensive guard here.
Stark is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stark works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stark stalling.
Trampolina tries to get to full guard but Stark has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stark passes the guard and advances to mount!
Stark sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stark moves to take his opponent's back.
Stark working for the choke.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stark working for a choke but Trampolina is defending well.
Stark controlling well, preventing Trampolina from escaping the position.
Stark goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Trampolina escapes and is now in half guard on top.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stark manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stark has his foot on Trampolina's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trampolina works his way back into a safe position though.
Stark has his feet on Trampolina's thighs here. He's pushed Trampolina 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! Trampolina screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabriel Stark!
Gabriel Stark seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mek Ju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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29
190 lbs
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202 lbs
18 - 10 - 3 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mek Ju!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 3, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcelo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Ju is just out of range.
Ju throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Ju.
Ju tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Ju shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ju scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ju lands a slapping body shot.
Ju misses with a body punch
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Ju misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Ju. Beautiful body shot.
Ju lands a slapping body shot.
Ju throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ju.
Ju with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circling - Ju throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ju throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Ju is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
Ju forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
Gracie jumps guard and drags Ju to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Ju controlling him for the moment.
Ju looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has Ju pulled in close to control his posture.
Ju controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mek Ju.
Ju tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Ju.
Mek Ju has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Gracie.
Ju misses with a double jab.
Ju leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ju scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ju.
Ju misses the jab.
Ju misses with a hook.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Ju is just out of range.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Ju is looking to wear down Gracie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie moves out of range as Ju strikes.
Ju just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie throws a body punch but Ju moves out of range.
Ju tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Ju sizes up Gracie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ju moves away.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ju lands with an overhand left.
Ju moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
Ju swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gracie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ju controls the pace.
Gracie has his hands on Ju's head, controlling the position.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Ju postures up.
Ju throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ju has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ju trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie managing to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Mek Ju wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ju tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Ju.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Ju sprawls well.
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ju.
Ju lands a nice looking body shot.
Ju uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ju connects with a looping right hand.
Ju lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
Ju waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Ju.
Ju connects with a body shot.
Mek Ju is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ju ducks right into an uppercut from Gracie.
Ju lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ju is looking to chop away at Gracie's legs.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ju scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Ju sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Ju slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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!
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ju defends well.
Ju tries to stand but Gracie is controlling from the bottom.
Ju is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ju is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ju throws a big elbow that misses.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ju is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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. Mek Ju wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Ju counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gracie thinking.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ju.
Ju lands a slapping body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ju uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ju sprawls well. Ju wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mek Ju 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ju closes the distance and clinches.
Ju misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Ju trying to land knees to the body.
Ju tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Ju back against the cage.
Ju throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracie blocks it with crossed arms.
Ju tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Ju back against the cage.
Ju using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ju with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ju misses with a knee to the head.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ju walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ju moves into the clinch.
Ju misses with a knee to the head.
Gracie avoiding damage as Ju throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ju lands a knee to the head.
Ju tries a knee to the head but Gracie blocks it.
Ju using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gracie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ju just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracie's brow.
Gracie tries to break free but Ju pushes him back against the cage.
Ju working Gracie over with knees to the body.
Ju lands a shot to the body.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ju prevents it.
Ju swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ju throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Ju misses with a punch to the body.
Ju tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
Ju lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie pulls Ju into guard.
Ju is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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!
Ju trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ju wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Ju from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gracie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ju!
Gracie sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ju?
Gracie throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ju blocking the ground and pound.
Gracie punching from mount but Ju doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gracie punching from mount but Ju doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gracie dominating with strikes here.
Gracie landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie lands with some strikes.
Gracie throwing strikes here but Ju is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ju has worked his arm free - good work by Ju!
Gracie fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Gracie are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sloppy strikes there by Gracie.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ju has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ju manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracie's best efforts.
Ju wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ju defends it well.
Ju is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Ju is defending well.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ju defending well though.
Gracie is looking to stall here but Ju recovers full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Ju keeps moving.
Marcelo Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ju avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Ju blocks nicely.
Gracie throws a strike but Ju rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ju stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Ju controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Gracie controlling the position.
Gracie looking to control.
We're going to have a standup here because Mek Ju wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ju looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donk. Ju catches Gracie right on the button with a cross.
Ju lands the left hand.
Gracie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ju looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Ju sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mek Ju has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Gracie.
Ju lands a slapping body shot.
Ju tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ju lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
Mek Ju seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ju tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Ju throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcelo Gracie.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Mek Ju!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Mek Ju!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Mek Ju!
Mek Ju wins by unanimous decision!
Mek Ju decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Dennis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yorito Nayama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dennis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bark at the moon. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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26
178 lbs
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28
184 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jorge Dennis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yorito Nayama!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Nayama. Dennis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dennis with a poor takedown
and Nayama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dennis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nayama manages to avoid it.
Nayama misses with an uppercut.
Nayama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dennis.
Nayama closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dennis wants to control but Nayama postures up.
Nayama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dennis stops Nayama from passing to mount.
Dennis is looking to regain half guard here but Nayama keeps moving and retains side control.
Nayama remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis manages to get back to half guard.
Nayama is keen to just control but Dennis is a slippery customer.
Nayama blocks the strikes from Dennis.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dennis makes his way to full guard, as Nayama worked for a kimura.
Nayama is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dennis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dennis has escaped and now he's on top!
Nayama working for a triangle but Dennis defends it easily.
Nayama keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis landing with the ground and pound.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Nayama keeps moving.
Dennis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nayama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nayama is controlling Dennis's posture.
Nayama keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nayama can't keep his opponent in guard - Dennis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dennis thows a huge punch but Nayama dodges it nicely.
Nayama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dennis wants to free his trapped foot but Nayama is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nayama moves into full guard.
Dennis throws a big right hand that misses.
Nayama is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dennis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dennis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nayama trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennis cracks Nayama with a solid left hand.
Dennis stopping the sweep attempt from Nayama.
Dennis trying to control the position from guard on top but Nayama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nayama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nayama trying to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nayama has control of Dennis's left arm, preventing Dennis from doing any damage.
Nayama 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.
Nayama controls Dennis momentarily but Dennis frees himself.
Dennis trying to control the position from guard on top but Nayama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nayama 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.
Dennis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nayama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dennis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dennis dives in and grabs Nayama's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nayama pushes down on Dennis's head and hops out.
Dennis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nayama circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Dennis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dennis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nayama avoids it really well and circles away.
Nayama looks to land a right hand but Dennis moved out of range.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nayama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dennis.
Dennis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nayama sprawls well initially but Dennis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dennis drops an elbow to the side of Nayama's head.
Dennis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nayama has his hands clasped together around Dennis's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dennis is trying to control the action in half guard but Nayama is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nayama is pressing down on Dennis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nayama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dennis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nayama keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully.
Nayama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nayama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dennis throwing strikes from guard but Nayama blocks nicely.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nayama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dennis trying to control but Nayama is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nayama throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dennis uses it to pass to side control.
Dennis is looking to take a break and control but Nayama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dennis scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nayama wants to control but Dennis postures up.
Nayama tries to bench press Dennis off him but Dennis keeps the position.
Dennis lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Nayama's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nayama tries to improve position but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nayama manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dennis's best efforts.
Dennis is keen to just control but Nayama is a slippery customer.
Nayama wants to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nayama blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dennis.
Nayama is looking for a sweep. Dennis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Dennis.
Nayama regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dennis trying to control but Nayama is working from the bottom.
Nayama looking to control.
Dennis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dennis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dennis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nayama for as long as he can get away with.
Nayama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dennis is aware though and is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nayama keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully.
Dennis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dennis trying to control but Nayama is working from the bottom.
Nayama wants to sweep here but Dennis controlling him for the moment.
Dennis landing with the ground and pound.
Dennis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dennis tries to free his leg and advance position but Nayama is retaining full guard.
Dennis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Nayama keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Dennis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dennis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nayama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nayama defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dennis.
Dennis shoots for a double leg takedown but Nayama sprawls well. He's pushed Dennis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dennis.
A slow jab from Nayama misses its intended target.
Nayama missing with a left hand there. Dennis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nayama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dennis.
Dennis shoots for a takedown but Nayama saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Dennis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dennis fails with the takedown
and Nayama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dennis fails with a takedown attempt.
Nayama takes a swing at Dennis's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nayama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dennis.
Nayama slaps away a takedown attempt from Dennis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dennis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nayama sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nayama wants to control but Dennis is keeping busy.
Nayama wants to improve his position but Dennis is controlling well.
Dennis trying to control from half guard but Nayama is working away.
Dennis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nayama defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nayama has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dennis is working away from the top position though.
Dennis thows a huge punch but Nayama dodges it nicely.
Nayama is looking for a sweep. Dennis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nayama on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dennis working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nayama is staying active underneath Dennis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nayama trying to control here.
Dennis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nayama is in trouble now - Dennis has advanced to mount!
Dennis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dennis prevents Nayama from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennis is working for a guillotine from mount but Nayama frees his head quite easily.
Dennis lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nayama is rocked!
Nayama can't escape the position.
Nayama is still in real trouble! Can Dennis finish him?
Dennis dominating with strikes here.
Dennis lands a big elbow - Nayama is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Nayama is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jorge Dennis!
Jorge Dennis decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Otto Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mieszko Szczygiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maddox comes to the cage accompanied by Institutionalized - Suicidal Tendencies. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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195 lbs
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28
192 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Otto Maddox!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mieszko Szczygiel!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szczygiel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maddox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Szczygiel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maddox's guard.
Szczygiel won't allow Maddox to sweep him here.
Maddox keeping moving, preventing Szczygiel from controlling successfully.
Maddox seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Maddox keeping full guard, as Szczygiel tries to pass.
Maddox is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Otto Maddox just wasn't active enough.
Szczygiel tries to close the distance and clinch but Maddox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczygiel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maddox to score with a decent uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Szczygiel.
Szczygiel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maddox moves out of range as Szczygiel throws a body kick.
Szczygiel takes the fight into the clinch.
Maddox takes a knee to the side of the body.
Maddox letting Szczygiel take a breather here.
Maddox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Maddox.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczygiel taking a breather.
Maddox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maddox lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maddox thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Szczygiel's head.
Maddox throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maddox missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maddox slips a nice elbow through Szczygiel's hands, connecting with Szczygiel's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Szczygiel is trying to get back to full guard.
Maddox working the head and body with strikes.
Maddox working the head and body with strikes.
Szczygiel wants to get back to full guard.
Maddox working over Szczygiel with some ground and pound. Szczygiel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maddox is thwarting Szczygiel's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox winds up and cracks Szczygiel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Szczygiel gets full guard.
Maddox postures up in Szczygiel's guard and throws a big left but Szczygiel blocks it.
Maddox trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maddox has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Maddox in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Szczygiel looking to control.
Szczygiel looking for a sweep. Not yet Szczygiel, not yet.
Maddox throwing strikes from guard but Szczygiel blocks nicely.
Maddox throws a big elbow that misses.
Maddox stopping the sweep attempt from Szczygiel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maddox missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maddox throwing strikes from guard but Szczygiel blocks nicely.
Szczygiel looking for a sweep. Not yet Szczygiel, not yet.
Maddox throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Szczygiel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maddox lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maddox throws an elbow that misses. Szczygiel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maddox's guard. Nice move by Szczygiel!
Szczygiel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Maddox moves into full guard.
Maddox bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Szczygiel's guard.
Szczygiel working a defensive guard here.
Maddox lands a couple of elbows.
Maddox wants to control from the top but Szczygiel keeps moving.
Szczygiel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Szczygiel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Maddox kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maddox is working Szczygiel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maddox preventing the sweep.
Maddox with a nice head shot there.
Szczygiel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maddox.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Szczygiel trying to keep a closed guard but Maddox is proving a slippery customer.
Maddox in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Szczygiel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Szczygiel looking for a guillotine here but Maddox defends easily.
Szczygiel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Maddox trying to control the position from guard on top but Szczygiel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Szczygiel wants to sweep but no luck.
Maddox is stalling in the full guard.
Maddox trying to control but Szczygiel is working from the bottom.
Szczygiel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maddox throws a big right hand that misses.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maddox missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Szczygiel pulls Maddox in close to prevent any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Maddox just misses with a punch to the body.
Szczygiel moves in looking to clinch but Maddox pushes him off.
Szczygiel tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maddox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maddox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Szczygiel moves away.
Maddox instigates a clinch.
Szczygiel pushes off an throws an elbow but Maddox leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Maddox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maddox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Maddox.
Maddox misses with a body punch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Maddox avoiding damage as Szczygiel throws knees to the body.
Maddox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Szczygiel's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maddox lands with a light punch inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Szczygiel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Szczygiel stalling the fight.
Szczygiel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maddox pulls his leg out and moves away.
Szczygiel slips under a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Szczygiel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Szczygiel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto Maddox dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Szczygiel tries for a takedown but Maddox circles away easily
and Maddox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Szczygiel tries to clinch up.
Szczygiel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Maddox is trying to defend but Szczygiel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Maddox is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Szczygiel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Szczygiel's back!
Szczygiel is trapped and Maddox is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Maddox missing with strikes.
Maddox scores with strikes from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maddox lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Szczygiel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Szczygiel.
Maddox is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Szczygiel up.
Szczygiel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Szczygiel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maddox throws an elbow that misses. Szczygiel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maddox's guard. Nice move by Szczygiel!
Maddox has control of Szczygiel's left arm, preventing Szczygiel from doing any damage.
Otto Maddox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maddox keeping moving, preventing Szczygiel from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczygiel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Szczygiel trying to control but Maddox is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Maddox cracks Szczygiel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczygiel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maddox throws out the jab.
Maddox has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maddox struggles to land a body shot inside as Szczygiel controls his hands.
Szczygiel being controlled against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Maddox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maddox wants to stall.
Maddox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maddox scores with a shot to the side of Szczygiel's head.
Knees to the body from Szczygiel.
Szczygiel tries to land a knee to the head but Maddox blocks with his arms.
Szczygiel blocks a body shot from Maddox.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maddox misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Szczygiel.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Maddox.
Szczygiel looking to throw knees to the head but Maddox is blocking nicely.
Szczygiel taking a breather.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczygiel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maddox is defending well for now.
Maddox is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maddox wants to take the fight to the mat but Szczygiel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Maddox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Szczygiel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maddox.
A short uppercut from Maddox.
Szczygiel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Szczygiel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Szczygiel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maddox pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maddox throws an overhand right that lands on Szczygiel's shoulder, as Szczygiel tries to avoid the shot.
Szczygiel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Szczygiel wants it to stay on the feet.
Maddox feints and as Szczygiel raises his hands in defense, Maddox changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Szczygiel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Szczygiel keeping moving, preventing Maddox from controlling successfully.
Maddox throws a strike but Szczygiel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Maddox looking for a sweep. Not yet Maddox, not yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Szczygiel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Szczygiel throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Szczygiel controls the position.
Szczygiel tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Maddox manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maddox drops an elbow to the side of Szczygiel's head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Maddox with the ground and pound but Szczygiel uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Maddox missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Szczygiel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maddox is one step ahead there.
Szczygiel keeping moving, preventing Maddox from controlling successfully.
Szczygiel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maddox loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maddox with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maddox is in close to Szczygiel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maddox is looking to work some ground and pound but Szczygiel has wrist control.
Maddox throws a big elbow that misses.
Szczygiel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Szczygiel looking to control.
Maddox postures up in Szczygiel's guard and throws a big left but Szczygiel blocks it.
Maddox looking to pass the guard.
Szczygiel looking to control.
Szczygiel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mieszko Szczygiel has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Maddox clinches with his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Szczygiel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Szczygiel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maddox wants the takedown. Szczygiel is fighting it off but Maddox persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Szczygiel's guard against the cage.
Maddox is stalling in the full guard.
Maddox throws a big right hand that misses.
Maddox stands up over Szczygiel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Maddox looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maddox throws a strike but Szczygiel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Szczygiel tries to free his leg and advance position but Maddox is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto Maddox dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Szczygiel tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maddox moves into the clinch.
Szczygiel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maddox misses with a punch on the inside.
Maddox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Szczygiel backwards.
Maddox has a couple of punches blocked by Szczygiel.
Szczygiel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Maddox throws a punch but it's blocked by Szczygiel.
Maddox avoids a wild elbow strike from Szczygiel.
Szczygiel blocks an uppercut.
Szczygiel looking to slow down the pace here.
Szczygiel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maddox throws a punch but it's blocked by Szczygiel.
Szczygiel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Maddox.
Maddox manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Otto Maddox has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maddox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maddox throws a punch but it's blocked by Szczygiel.
Szczygiel prevents a body shot from Maddox.
Maddox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maddox misses with the head strike.
Szczygiel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maddox.
Maddox lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Maddox.
Szczygiel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczygiel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A body shot lands from Maddox.
Maddox gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maddox slips a nice elbow through Szczygiel's hands, connecting with Szczygiel's forehead.
Maddox is nestled in close to Szczygiel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Szczygiel is staying active underneath Maddox, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maddox is really struggling to control Szczygiel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Maddox lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Maddox scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Szczygiel tries to roll over but Maddox keeps him under control.
Szczygiel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maddox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Maddox looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Szczygiel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Maddox not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maddox scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Maddox drops an elbow to the side of Szczygiel's head.
Maddox is nestled in close to Szczygiel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Szczygiel is staying active underneath Maddox, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Szczygiel taking some punishment here, with Maddox in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Maddox missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maddox trying to control from Szczygiel's half guard. Szczygiel has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Szczygiel is trying to keep Maddox in close.
Maddox preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maddox accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maddox trying to control but Szczygiel is working from the bottom.
Szczygiel looking to control but Maddox passes into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Maddox lands with a punch from half guard.
Maddox slips a nice elbow through Szczygiel's hands, connecting with Szczygiel's forehead.
Maddox throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maddox not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Szczygiel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maddox looks to land a strike but Szczygiel avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Maddox postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maddox trying to control but Szczygiel is working from the bottom.
Maddox distracts Szczygiel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maddox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Szczygiel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maddox has managed to get both his arms back between Szczygiel's legs - danger averted.
Szczygiel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maddox postures up.
Maddox trying to control but Szczygiel is working from the bottom.
Maddox keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Szczygiel's head.
Szczygiel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maddox trying to control but Szczygiel is working from the bottom.
Maddox with a flurry of punches that miss.
Szczygiel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Szczygiel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maddox is controlling him.
Maddox landing some decent shots from guard.
Maddox is working Szczygiel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Szczygiel controlling Maddox's posture.
Maddox keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Szczygiel's head.
Szczygiel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maddox.
Maddox trying to control but Szczygiel is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maddox working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maddox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maddox preventing the sweep.
Szczygiel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maddox accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Maddox wants to pass the guard but Szczygiel is keeping the position.
Maddox in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Maddox throws an elbow that misses. Szczygiel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maddox's guard. Nice move by Szczygiel!
Szczygiel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maddox has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Szczygiel has managed to get both his arms back between Maddox's legs - danger averted.
Mieszko Szczygiel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maddox is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Szczygiel wants to control from the top but Maddox keeps moving.
Maddox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Szczygiel can do to turn this around?
Szczygiel stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Maddox throws up his legs and catches Szczygiel in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Szczygiel tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Maddox! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Otto Maddox!
Otto Maddox retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Otto Maddox made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Aurelio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Anchorez (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, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcos Aurelio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paulo Anchorez!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Paulo Anchorez has been cut.
Aurelio lands a big shot that drops Anchorez! Can he finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Anchorez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anchorez working for a triangle but Aurelio defends it easily.
Anchorez working a defensive guard but Aurelio passes into half guard.
Anchorez wants to get back to full guard.
Aurelio is looking to take a break and control but Anchorez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anchorez gets back to full guard.
Aurelio trying to control but Anchorez is working from the bottom.
Aurelio distracts Anchorez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aurelio wants to stand but Anchorez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Aurelio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio throws a strike but Anchorez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Anchorez throwing strikes from guard but Aurelio blocks nicely.
Aurelio wants to stand but Anchorez is controlling the position.
Anchorez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Aurelio manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Anchorez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anchorez keeping moving, preventing Aurelio from controlling successfully.
Anchorez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aurelio is aware though and is defending well.
Anchorez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aurelio defends it easily.
Anchorez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aurelio passes Anchorez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aurelio lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aurelio landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That has opened up Paulo Anchorez's cut even more.
Aurelio keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aurelio working the head and body with strikes.
Paulo Anchorez's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paulo Anchorez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marcos Aurelio!
Marcos Aurelio retains his heavyweight title!
Marcos Aurelio very nearly forgot to thank Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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