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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Coco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddy Matsui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Coco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eddy Matsui!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Coco.
Coco rushes Matsui and presses him up against the cage.
Coco can't break the clinch.
Matsui prevents Coco from breaking the clinch.
Matsui drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matsui has Coco pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Coco manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Coco gets underhooks to prevent Matsui's takedown attempt.
Jesse Coco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddy Matsui.
Matsui wants a takedown.
Coco is looking to break free of the clinch but Matsui has double underhooks.
Matsui drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Coco gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Coco is trying to break the clinch but Matsui has him pressed against the cage.
Coco has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Coco has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Matsui lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Matsui is trying to work for a kimura but Coco is defending well.
Coco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Matsui on the ground.
Matsui throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matsui tries to pass the half guard into mount. Coco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Coco is trying to stand back up but Matsui is controlling him
Matsui is keen to just control but Coco is a slippery customer.
Matsui is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Coco!
Matsui is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Coco has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Coco wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Coco is squirming around, avoiding Matsui's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsui looking for a guillotine from mount but Coco is having none of it.
Matsui is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Coco can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsui working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Coco turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Matsui off and cradles Coco's limp body as Matsui celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Eddy Matsui!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nipon Lunlana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Waltonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nipon Lunlana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Toni Waltonen!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waltonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lunlana darts in trying to clinch
and Waltonen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lunlana thinking.
Lunlana checks a low kick from Waltonen.
Waltonen closes the distance and clinches.
Lunlana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Waltonen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lunlana just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lunlana misses with a knee strike.
Waltonen blocks an elbow strike from Lunlana.
Waltonen lands a body shot.
Lunlana looking to stall.
Lunlana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Waltonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lunlana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Waltonen blocks it with crossed arms.
Waltonen jumps guard but Lunlana turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lunlana throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waltonen tries to pull guard but Lunlana won't allow it.
Nipon Lunlana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toni Waltonen.
Waltonen jumps guard.
Waltonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lunlana's guard.
Lunlana is looking to stand back up but Waltonen counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lunlana.
Waltonen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lunlana sees it coming and defends easily.
Lunlana is defending against the submission attempts here by Waltonen.
Waltonen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Waltonen is working for a kimura but Lunlana is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two 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!
Waltonen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Waltonen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Waltonen is trying for a kimura here. Lunlana looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Waltonen wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Toni Waltonen!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Toni Waltonen waved his t-shirt featuring Global Empire MMA Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Montee Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mad Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daley comes to the cage accompanied by Party Song - Deez Nuts. Mad Dog is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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142 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Montee Daley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mad Dog!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog misses with a series of wild punches.
Dog drives through with a takedown into Daley's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Daley working a defensive guard here.
Dog showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Daley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Montee Daley wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dog looking to score a takedown here. Daley is defending well but Dog drives through and ends up in Daley's guard.
Dog sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dog can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Daley slips a jab and a cross from Dog.
Daley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dog counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Daley is trying to maintain the position but Dog is very close to passing his half guard.
Daley is looking for a sweep. Dog is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dog moves into full mount! Daley won't be happy about that!
Dog controlling from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Dog has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Daley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dog sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mad Dog has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Daley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dog counters with a three punch combo that has Daley backing up. Daley nods at Dog to acknowledge the strikes.
Dog shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Dog looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daley wants to hold on but Dog pushes him away.
Dog sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mad Dog was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Daley with a poor takedown
and Dog counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Montee Daley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dog forces his way into half guard.
Dog stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Daley to get to his feet.
Dog gets a double leg takedown into Daley's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog stays in close to Daley's body and controls the position.
Daley looking to control but Dog passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog trying to control the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dog works his way into full mount!
Dog controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daley tries to lock up and control but Dog gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mad Dog dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dog misses with a head kick.
Daley has his takedown stuffed
and Dog counters with a shoot takedown. Daley fights it but they end up in guard.
Daley looking to control.
Dog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dog looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dog got a little sloppy there for a moment and Daley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dog has managed to get both his arms back between Daley's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daley has an active guard here but Dog has managed to pass into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dog in particular looking to stall.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dog stands up and beckons Daley to join him on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dog counters with a stiff right hand.
Dog decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dog is controlling the pace.
Daley is looking to get back to is feet but Dog passes into side control.
Daley gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Dog is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Daley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dog.
Daley shoots and misses
and Dog counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Montee Daley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daley has his takedown stuffed
and Dog counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Daley!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dog controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mad Dog was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dog dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Daley. That did some damage!
Daley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dog counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dog controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Daley throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dog escapes and throws Daley's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog decides to stand up, so the ref orders Daley to his feet.
Daley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dog counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dog perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Daley wants to get back to full guard but Dog has mounted him!
Dog tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mad Dog.
Dog throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Daley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dog is in Daley's guard.
Daley is looking for a triangle but Dog pushes his legs off easily.
Daley working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dog has passed into half guard!
Dog is controlling the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dog moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mad Dog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Daley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dog counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Daley tries for a takedown but Dog circles away easily
and Dog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dog has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daley misses with a takedown
and Dog counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Montee Daley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daley misses with a takedown attempt
and Dog counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Daley thinking.
That kick from Dog tenderised Daley's leg. Daley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Daley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dog sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mad Dog.
Daley misses with a takedown attempt
and Dog counters with a head kick. That will keep Daley thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Daley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dog closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Daley did well to prevent Dog getting side control.
Well, if Dog is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Daley is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Dog seems content to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mad Dog hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Daley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Dog counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daley is looking for a triangle but Dog pushes his legs off easily.
Daley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dog controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mad Dog was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Daley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Dog counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dog is pushing down on Daley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Daley is fighting to maintain full guard but Dog has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dog sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daley is trying to escape back to his feet but Dog uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Daley is looking to reverse the position.
Daley being controlled for a moment.
Daley tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Dog with good strikes from the mount here!
Dog scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dog takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dog get's back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dog counters with a shoot takedown. Daley fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog controlling from the top position.
Dog decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Daley avoids the head kick by Dog.
Montee Daley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dog drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dog stands up and waves to Daley to follow him.
Daley misses with a takedown attempt
and Dog counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daley being controlled here, momentarily.
Dog passes Daley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mad Dog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dog has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mad Dog!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melchior Rasmussen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tommy Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Melchior Rasmussen!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson misses with a straight right.
Rasmussen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thompson takes a swing at Rasmussen's ribcage but misses.
Thompson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rasmussen quickly recovers to half guard.
Rasmussen is staying active underneath Thompson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rasmussen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thompson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rasmussen's thigh. Rasmussen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Thompson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rasmussen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Thompson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rasmussen!
Rasmussen wants to try and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson misses with a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control but Rasmussen is having none of it.
Rasmussen manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Rasmussen, under a barage of strikes from Thompson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson wants to control but Rasmussen is keeping him busy.
Thompson slips a nice elbow through Rasmussen's hands, connecting with Rasmussen's forehead.
Rasmussen is trying to stand up here but Thompson is controlling him well.
Thompson is looking to advance position but Rasmussen won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasmussen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thompson.
Rasmussen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thompson wants to take a breather but Rasmussen is having none of it.
Thompson throwing shots but Rasmussen is blocking nicely.
Rasmussen pushes Thompson off and gets back to his feet.
Thompson throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasmussen gets caught napping as Thompson dives in and scores a takedown. Rasmussen manages to retain guard.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Rasmussen keeps moving.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Rasmussen is keeping the position.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Thompson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thompson throws a half hearted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
Thompson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rasmussen.
Thompson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thompson missing with a left hand there. Rasmussen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rasmussen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thompson misses with a lunging right hand
and Rasmussen counters with a takedown into side control.
Thompson is trying to buck Rasmussen off.
Thompson parries the strikes from Rasmussen easily there. Rasmussen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Thompson to escape.
Rasmussen is chipping away with strikes.
Thompson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Thompson wants to control but Rasmussen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasmussen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rasmussen thows a huge punch but Thompson dodges it nicely.
Rasmussen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rasmussen throwing shots but Thompson is blocking nicely.
Thompson is trying to maintain the position but Rasmussen is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rasmussen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rasmussen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rasmussen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thompson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rasmussen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rasmussen thows a huge punch but Thompson dodges it nicely.
Rasmussen working over Thompson with some ground and pound. Thompson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasmussen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thompson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rasmussen.
Rasmussen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Rasmussen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rasmussen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thompson is trying to stand back up but Rasmussen is controlling him
Rasmussen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rasmussen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thompson's head.
Thompson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thompson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rasmussen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thompson's head.
Rasmussen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rasmussen working the head and body with strikes.
Rasmussen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasmussen throwing shots but Thompson is blocking nicely.
Thompson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rasmussen.
Ground and pound from Rasmussen.
Rasmussen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thompson is trying to stand back up but Rasmussen is controlling him
Nice strikes from Rasmussen there.
Rasmussen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thompson defending well though.
Rasmussen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rasmussen is nestled in close to Thompson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rasmussen working Thompson over with strikes.
Melchior Rasmussen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rasmussen working over Thompson with some ground and pound. Thompson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rasmussen working Thompson over with strikes.
Thompson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rasmussen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thompson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rasmussen scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasmussen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thompson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rasmussen chips away with some ground and pound.
Rasmussen stops Thompson from standing up.
Rasmussen postures up in Thompson's guard and throws a big left but Thompson blocks it.
Rasmussen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rasmussen is looking to work some ground and pound but Thompson has wrist control.
Rasmussen throws a big elbow that misses.
Rasmussen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson wants to stand up but Rasmussen is controlling him.
Rasmussen working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melchior Rasmussen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Nice sprawl there from Thompson as Rasmussen shoots in.
Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rasmussen shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rasmussen is trying to defend but Thompson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Thompson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Thompson working the head and body with strikes.
Thompson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rasmussen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rasmussen is not content to let Thompson control the position.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Rasmussen is defending well.
Thompson wants to control but Rasmussen is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tommy Thompson.
Rasmussen fails with a takedown attempt.
Tommy Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melchior Rasmussen.
Thompson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasmussen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is stalling in the full guard.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
Thompson stops Rasmussen from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thompson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tommy Thompson.
Thompson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rasmussen did well to prevent Thompson getting side control.
Rasmussen is trying to stand up here but Thompson is controlling him well.
Rasmussen is refusing to be controlled, as Thompson sits in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rasmussen's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thompson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Thompson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barry Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Selnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Barry Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Liam Selnes!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Sanders misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Selnes.
Sanders swinging wildly here.
Sanders throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Selnes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Selnes manages to break the clinch.
Selnes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Selnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanders misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanders throws a right and a left that Selnes avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Selnes.
Selnes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Selnes lands a knee to the body.
Selnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanders lands a nice hook to Selnes's body. Selnes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanders's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sanders duly obliges.
It looks like Liam Selnes has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanders feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Selness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Selnes throws a push kick but Sanders slaps the foot to one side.
Selnes scores with a leg kick.
Selnes checks the leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Selnes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanders. Selnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Selnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Selnes takes a jab right on the kisser.
A head kick misses from Selnes.
Sanders misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Selnes forces Sanders back against the cage and clinches.
Selnes missing with knees to the body.
Selnes works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Selnes stands and steps away. Sanders gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Selnes.
Sanders throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liam Selnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Selnes loads up on a big right hand but Sanders slips the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Sanders. Those never looked like landing.
Sanders blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Selnes.
Selnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Selnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanders throws a nice looking combination but Selnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Selnes tries to clinch but Sanders moves away
and Sanders counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Selnes checks a low kick from Sanders.
Selnes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Selnes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Selnes.
Sanders throws a combination. Selnes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Selnes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sanders.
Sanders misses with a series of wild punches.
Selnes throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Selnes misses with a body shot.
Selnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanders.
Sanders throws a right and a left that Selnes avoids nicely.
Selnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Selnes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanders. That did some damage!
Selnes lands a high kick!
It looks like Barry Sanders has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanders blocks a head kick by Selnes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selnes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Selnes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sanders takes a step back to recover.
Selnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanders.
Selnes throws a sloppy head kick and Sanders moves out of range easily.
Selnes misses with a kick to the body.
Sanders throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Selnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Selnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Selnes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Selnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanders lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Selnes backs up against the cage.
Selnes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sanders takes a step back to recover.
Sanders throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Selnes dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Sanders's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Selnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Selnes is looking to clinch but Sanders is avoiding it.
Sanders swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Selnes counters with a nice body kick.
Sanders throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Sanders does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Sanders. Those never looked like landing.
Selnes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sanders misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Selnes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sanders's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanders misses with a few strikes there.
Selnes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanders swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Selnes throws a head kick that misses.
Sanders looks to score with a jab to the body but Selnes is just out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanders comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Selnes looks to land a combination. Sanders sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Selnes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Selnes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Selnes tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanders swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanders chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Selnes can pounce on him.
Selnes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sanders throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circle, before Selnes throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Sanders's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Selnes lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Liam Selnes!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pat Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kick Snare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snare has chosen Lonnie G - Sweep as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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157 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pat Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kick Snare!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin misses with a combination
and Snare decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Franklin's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Franklin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Snare has picked Franklin up and slammed him! Franklin can't keep hold of the triangle and Snare manages to pass to side control!
Franklin wants to get back to his feet.
Snare is trying to get an arm triangle but Franklin is defending well.
Snare throwing strikes but Franklin manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Snare manages to work his way to half guard, despite Franklin's best efforts.
Snare is looking to control Franklin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snare avoid being mounted?
Snare is pressing down on Franklin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snare wants to stand up but Franklin is controlling him.
Franklin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Franklin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Franklin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Snare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snare is looking for a triangle but Franklin pushes his legs off easily.
Franklin throws a strike but Snare rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Franklin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snare stopping the sweep attempt from Franklin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin has his foot on Snare's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Snare works his way back into a safe position though.
Snare working some strikes from top position.
Franklin wants to sweep but no luck.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Snare from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snare pushing down on Franklin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Snare scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Franklin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Snare.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snare thows a huge punch but Franklin dodges it nicely.
Snare looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Snare thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Franklin's head.
Franklin is breathing heavily.
Snare not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Franklin is refusing to be controlled, as Snare sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Snare.
Snare lands strikes from half guard.
Snare not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Franklin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Snare there.
Franklin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Snare.
Snare lands with a punch from half guard.
Franklin is in trouble now - Snare has advanced to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snare trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Snare thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kick Snare dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Franklin tries to sprawl but Snare drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Snare thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Franklin's head.
Snare content to control rather than advance.
Snare has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Franklin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kick Snare has got the better of the ground game so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Snare connects with a nice short shot to Franklin's temple.
Franklin is refusing to be controlled, as Snare sits in half guard.
Snare missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Franklin is not content to let Snare control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Snare is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Snare is trying to control the action in half guard but Franklin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kick Snare has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Franklin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snare counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No joy there for Franklin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Franklin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Snare counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Franklin!
Franklin is desperately trying to improve his position but Snare has a good base and remains in mount.
Snare with a couple of short strikes.
Snare landing strikes, looking to finish!
It looks like Pat Franklin has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snare thowing shots but they're missing.
Snare controlling the pace for now.
Snare lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Franklin hang on?
Snare working Franklin over with strikes here.
Pat Franklin's cut is getting worse.
Snare landing strikes from the mount and Franklin is in trouble!
Franklin is rocked!
Pat Franklin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pat Franklin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kick Snare!
During a confident post fight interview, Kick Snare thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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