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Valhalla 75: Tokyo PPV PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sun Ce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lope Bonafacio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sun Ce has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sun Ce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lope Bonafacio!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ce throws a looping overhand right but Bonafacio ducks down to avoid it.
Bonafacio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ce misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonafacio.
Bonafacio thows a body shot but no joy.
Ce scores with a decent looking hook.
Ce connects with a single shot there.
Ce throws a right hand that Bonafacio ducks under and follows up with a left that Bonafacio also avoids with ease.
Bonafacio scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bonafacio working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bonafacio misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bonafacio with the ground and pound but Ce regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Bonafacio throws a strike but Ce avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bonafacio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ce trying to keep a closed guard but Bonafacio is proving a slippery customer.
Bonafacio throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ce avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bonafacio wants to control from the top but Ce keeps moving.
Ce is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ce prevents Bonafacio from improving his position.
Bonafacio trying to control but Ce postures up.
Bonafacio is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ce is staying active.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonafacio missing with punches from the bottom.
Bonafacio wants to improve his position but Ce is controlling well.
Bonafacio wants to control but Ce is keeping busy.
Ce tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bonafacio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ce wants to stand up but Bonafacio is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bonafacio can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bonafacio wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonafacio throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bonafacio trying to get back to full guard but Ce takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Bonafacio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonafacio swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Bonafacio is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bonafacio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bonafacio really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ce stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Ce throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonafacio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ce.
Ce tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonafacio was well out of range. Poor timing from Ce.
Ce misses with a wild body shot.
Ce lands a jab to the nose.
Lope Bonafacio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Ce.
Bonafacio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ce defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bonafacio.
Ce stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ce wants it to stay on the feet.
Ce connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bonafacio momentarily.
Bonafacio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bonafacio just misses with a punch to the body.
Ce is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bonafacio looks to score with a jab to the body but Ce is just out of range.
An inside leg kick from Bonafacio misses.
Ce throws a hook but Bonafacio avoids it easily.
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 Sun Ce will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bonafacio misses with a body shot
and Ce counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bonafacio throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ce counters with a straight right hand.
Bonafacio looks to score with a jab to the body but Ce is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ce.
Bonafacio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ce lands a jab to Bonafacio's midsection.
Bonafacio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ce ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonafacio moves away.
Bonafacio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ce lands a lovely overhand right.
Bonafacio misses with a shot to the body
and Bonafacio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonafacio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bonafacio thows a body shot but no joy.
Ce scores with the left hand. Bonafacio knows he should have avoided that one.
Bonafacio is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ce rather than just go for the knockout.
Bonafacio throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ce counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ce cracks Bonafacio with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ce has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bonafacio to stand back up!
Bonafacio is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ce cracks Bonafacio with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Bonafacio falls to his knees and Ce doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sun Ce!
Sun Ce thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shogun Tokugawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raider Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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159 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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168 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Brawler
Good gas tank |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shogun Tokugawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Raider Browne!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Browne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tokugawa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tokugawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Browne misses the jab.
Browne takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Browne lands a jab.
Tokugawa is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tokugawa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oh Tokugawa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Browne sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Tokugawa's defenses. It connects perfectly with Tokugawa's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raider Browne!
Raider Browne made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Special shout out to my Team , Team Best and my main training partner Agung Kang. Shogun , it was a good fight but its obvious you can't hang '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luigi Fry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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173 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luigi Fry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John White!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fry on his heels. He'll look to pass Fry's guard now, I'm sure.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Fry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fry is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
White won't allow Fry to sweep him here.
Fry pulls White in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John White was stalling too much, according to the referee.
White looking to score a takedown here. Fry is defending well but White drives through and ends up in Fry's guard.
Fry 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.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Fry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Fry has his hands on White's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fry shoots for a takedown but White saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
White tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
John White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from White.
Fry tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. White just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fry is trying to pull guard but White turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luigi Fry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White is working Fry over against the cage.
White pushes Fry back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fry tries to land knees in the clinch but White avoids the damage to the body.
Fry tries to pull guard but White won't allow it.
Fry has White pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. White manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
White is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from White.
A short uppercut from White.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fry fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fry looking for a takedown.
White throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frys head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by White.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White working some nice short punches in the clinch.
White ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. White no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
White looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fry trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fry controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
White working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
White working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fry has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fry seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
White taking some punishment here, with Fry in his half guard.
Fry passes the guard and advances to mount!
BOOM! Fry connects with a massive shot to the dome!
White bucks up and throws Fry to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
White scores with a three punch combo!
White tries to close the distance and clinch but Fry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White moves in looking to clinch but Fry pushes him off.
White misses with a head kick.
Fry fails with the takedown.
White closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fry's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fry controlling the position.
White looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
White has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Fry to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! White is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Fry pulls down on the head and he's put White to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luigi Fry!
Luigi Fry 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saku Katsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kerr comes to the cage accompanied by Scotland The Brave [Instrumental]. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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175 lbs
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190 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tom Kerr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Saku Katsumoto!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerr swats away the attempt to clinch by Katsumoto.
Kerr missing with a left hand there. Katsumoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kerr throws a hook to the side of Katsumoto's head but Katsumoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kerr dodges the punch combination from Katsumoto.
Katsumoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kerr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Katsumoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Tom Kerr has been cut.
Kerr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kerr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Katsumoto.
Katsumoto lands a two punch combo.
Katsumoto wants to clinch up but Kerr keeps it at a distance.
Kerr misses with a hook. Katsumoto ducked under it nicely.
Kerr misses with a hook. Katsumoto ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kerr.
Katsumoto shoots in but Kerr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Katsumoto shoots in but Kerr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tom Kerr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saku Katsumoto.
Kerr dodges the punch combination from Katsumoto.
Kerr just misses with a punch to the body.
Kerr throws a good cross that connects.
Kerr misses with a hook
and Katsumoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Katsumoto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kerr is fending him off so far but Katsumoto persists. Nope, Kerr circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kerr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tom Kerr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kerr misses the shot to the body.
Katsumoto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kerr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Katsumoto. Katsumoto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kerr feints and as Katsumoto raises his hands in defense, Kerr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Katsumoto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Katsumoto wants to sweep but no luck.
Katsumoto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kerr is aware though and is defending well.
Kerr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Katsumoto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kerr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kerr trying to control but Katsumoto is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerr tries to free his leg and advance position but Katsumoto is retaining full guard.
Katsumoto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kerr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kerr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kerr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Katsumoto is looking for a triangle but Kerr pushes his legs off easily.
Kerr postures up and lands a big shot to Katsumoto's brow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kerr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Katsumoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Katsumoto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kerr drops back looking for a leg! Katsumoto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Katsumoto manages to kick Kerr off! Kerr jumps back into Katsumoto's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Katsumoto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kerr has managed to get both his arms back between Katsumoto's legs - danger averted.
Katsumoto lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kerr!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katsumoto swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kerr is now in Katsumoto's guard. A big mistake from Katsumoto there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Katsumoto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kerr preventing the sweep.
Katsumoto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kerr defends well.
Katsumoto is looking for a triangle but Kerr pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Saku Katsumoto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tom Kerr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kerr lands a jab to Katsumoto's midsection.
Katsumoto slips a jab from Kerr.
Kerr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Katsumoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Kerr.
Katsumoto works Kerr's body with a nice hook.
Kerr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Katsumoto momentarily.
Kerr lands a nice hook to Katsumoto's body. Katsumoto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kerr misses with a straight right.
Tom Kerr is winning the standup battle so far.
Kerr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Katsumoto moves in looking to clinch but Kerr pushes him off.
Kerr misses with a body shot.
Kerr with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsumoto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Katsumoto slips under a jab from Kerr.
Kerr jabs at Katsumoto's body.
Kerr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Katsumoto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Katsumoto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kerr sees it coming and defends easily.
Kerr wants to get back to full guard.
Katsumoto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kerr is just riding it out for now. Katsumoto eventually gives up the hold.
Katsumoto is trying to control the action in half guard but Kerr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerr punching from the bottom.
Kerr tries to get to full guard but Katsumoto has control of the leg.
Saku Katsumoto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kerr won't allow Katsumoto to pass to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kerr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Katsumoto is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Katsumoto tries to pass to full mount but Kerr defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kerr tries to get to full guard but Katsumoto has control of the leg.
Kerr is in trouble now - Katsumoto has advanced to mount!
Katsumoto swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kerr is now in Katsumoto's guard. A big mistake from Katsumoto there, giving up the dominant position!
Katsumoto is looking for a triangle but Kerr pushes his legs off easily.
Katsumoto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Katsumoto has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Katsumoto goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kerr turns into him and now he's in Katsumoto's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kerr tries to free his leg and advance position but Katsumoto is retaining full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Katsumoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Katsumoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kerr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Katsumoto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Katsumoto wants to sweep here but Kerr controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Saku Katsumoto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tom Kerr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kerr misses with a wild combination.
Kerr misses with a straight left.
Katsumoto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kerr as he avoids it easily.
Kerr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kerr throws a big shot that misses.
No luck for Katsumoto with that takedown attempt.
Katsumoto lands a leg kick that knocks Kerr off balance momentarily.
Kerr misses with a hook.
Kerr misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsumoto tries to clinch up.
Kerr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Katsumoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kerr.
Katsumoto fails with a takedown attempt.
Tom Kerr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saku Katsumoto.
Kerr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Katsumoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kerr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kerr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kerr throws a hook but Katsumoto blocks it.
Kerr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Katsumoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kerr.
Katsumoto fails to land with a series of punches.
Tom Kerr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerr takes a swing at Katsumoto's ribcage but misses.
Kerr lands with a hook. Katsumoto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kerr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Katsumoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Kerr.
Katsumoto closes the distance and clinches up with Kerr, looking for a takedown. Katsumoto pushes Kerr against the cage but Kerr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Kerr misses.
Katsumoto has a takedown stuffed.
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!
Kerr blocks a jab.
Katsumoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kerr.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Katsumoto.
Kerr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Katsumoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerr throws a big shot that misses.
Kerr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Katsumoto.
Katsumoto throws a nice looking combination but Kerr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Katsumoto moves away from the strike by Kerr.
A shot to the liver by Kerr. Beautiful body shot.
Katsumoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Kerr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kerr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Katsumoto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Katsumoto there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerr lands an overhand right.
Katsumoto is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerr throws a body punch but Katsumoto moves out of range.
Katsumoto is still on wobbly legs! Can Kerr finish him?
Katsumoto ducks under a wild hook from Kerr.
Kerr lands with an uppercut that bounces Katsumoto off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circling - Kerr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kerr throws a hook but Katsumoto blocks it.
Katsumoto shoots in looking for a takedown. Kerr tries to sprawl out of it but Katsumoto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kerr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Saku Katsumoto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Katsumoto seems to have recovered his senses.
Kerr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kerr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Katsumoto manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Kerr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Katsumoto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Saku Katsumoto!
During a confident post fight interview, Saku Katsumoto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Virgil Donati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonardo daVinci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donati kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Threshold - Phenomenon. 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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23
217 lbs
7 - 2 - 1 |
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204 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Virgil Donati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leonardo daVinci!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
daVinci misses with a kick to the body.
Donati with a body punch. A glancing blow.
daVinci goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
daVinci pulls out of a head kick attempt.
daVinci misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donati. daVinci does a little dance to reset his feet.
daVinci walks into a straight right hand from Donati.
daVinci fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Donati is out of range.
Donati connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
daVinci tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donati clinches.
Donati lands a hook that snaps the head of daVinci backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donati breaks from the clinch.
Donati throws out a loose jab but daVinci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donati fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
daVinci misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
daVinci misses with a head kick.
Donati paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
daVinci takes one to the chin there.
Donati connects with a crisp jab.
Donati has daVinci up against the cage in a clinch.
daVinci softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Donati throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Donati cracks daVinci with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Donati.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalling in the clinch from Donati.
Donati's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
daVinci throws a head kick but Donati moves out of range.
Donati scores with a three punch combo!
Donati lands a jab to daVinci's midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Donati darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Donati darts in and clinches daVinci up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
daVinci misses with a hook from the clinch.
Donati manages to break the clinch.
Donati cracks daVinci with an open hand slap.
Donati gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Donati breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
daVinci has managed to clinch.
Donati is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Donati has daVinci pushed against the cage.
Donati scores with a shot to the side of daVinci's head.
Donati breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donati uses good head movement to avoid the hook from daVinci.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Donati checks a leg kick.
daVinci tests Donati's chin there with a solid looking shot.
daVinci moves forwards but Donati connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Donati.
Donati works daVinci's body with a nice hook.
daVinci takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Good exchange - Donati coming out on top.
Donati ducks under a wild hook from daVinci.
daVinci tries to keep at a distance but Donati has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
daVinci swings wildly with an uppercut but Donati uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donati tries to break free but daVinci pushes him back against the cage.
daVinci struggles to land a body shot inside as Donati controls his hands.
The referee calls for Donati to work.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Donati creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Donati misses with a punch on the inside.
Donati misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
daVinci wants to stall.
A body shot lands from Donati.
Donati gets through daVinci's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Donati lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Donati blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donati lands with a light punch inside.
Donati lands a right hand that snaps the head of daVinci backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
daVinci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
daVinci trying to stall but Donati improves his position.
The referee calls for Donati to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donati lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of daVinci backwards.
daVinci trying to stall but Donati improves his position.
daVinci with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgil Donati dominated that round.
That's time! Donati's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Donati thows a body shot but no joy.
Donati lands a nice shot to the body.
Donati moves out of range of the body kick.
A lazy left from Donati finds it's target.
daVinci takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
daVinci throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good standup being displayed there by Donati as he connects with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from daVinci, right into the meat.
daVinci misses with a looping right.
daVinci drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from daVinci.
Donati misses with a wild body shot.
daVinci throws a head kick but Donati moves out of range.
Donati lunges at daVinci with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by daVinci's hand.
Donati with a jab.
Donati closes the distance and pushes daVinci back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Donati.
A shot in the inside from Donati.
daVinci is rocked!
Donati's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Donati misses with the head strike.
daVinci tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
daVinci blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Donati's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
daVinci tries a head kick but it misses.
Donati looks to land a left hand but daVinci moved out of range nicely.
Donati has daVinci up against the cage in a clinch.
daVinci takes a shot to the head.
daVinci is trying to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
daVinci lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
daVinci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
daVinci controlling the action here for a moment.
daVinci misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Donati pushes daVinci back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
daVinci trying to stall but Donati improves his position.
Donati is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that daVinci can do to turn this around?
daVinci tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donati's elbow.
Donati slows down the pace here.
daVinci blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Donati misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Donati.
daVinci tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donati content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Donati lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Donati lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Donati.
Donati has a couple of punches blocked by daVinci.
Donati lands a hook to the side of the head.
daVinci lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
daVinci misses with a hook to the ribs.
Donati lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
daVinci with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Donati slowing the pace effectively.
A right hand to the body from Donati.
Donati lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Donati.
Donati lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donati blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donati content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Donati softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Donati working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Donati working some nice short punches in the clinch.
daVinci throws a punch but it's blocked by Donati.
Donati is stalling here.
daVinci looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donati.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donati lands a left hand that snaps the head of daVinci backwards.
daVinci throws a head punch that misses.
Donati is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Donati lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgil Donati dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
daVinci throws a solid leg kick but Donati takes the impact on his shin and smiles at daVinci.
Donati clinches with his opponent.
daVinci misses with the head strike.
Donati misses with a punch to the body.
daVinci struggles to land a body shot inside as Donati controls his hands.
Donati lands with a short shot to the head.
Donati displaying some good clinch control by pressing daVinci up against the cage.
Donati trying to control the position but instead, daVinci has worked for underhooks and has pushed Donati into the cage.
Donati will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning daVinci up against the cage.
daVinci looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
daVinci doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Donati breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
daVinci gets tackled into the cage by Donati. Donati maintains the clinch.
Donati struggles to land a body shot inside as daVinci controls his hands.
daVinci has a couple of punches blocked by Donati.
Donati lands with a short punch from the clinch.
daVinci throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donati.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donati.
Donati throws a punch but it's blocked by daVinci.
daVinci struggles to land a body shot inside as Donati controls his hands.
daVinci working aggressively here.
daVinci swings away with an uppercut that misses.
daVinci misses with a punch to the body.
Donati breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leonardo daVinci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
daVinci showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Donati.
Donati looks to land a left hand but daVinci moved out of range nicely.
daVinci tries to move into range but Donati moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donati jabs daVinci to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Donati jabs daVinci to the body, keeping him at a distance.
daVinci misses with a head kick.
daVinci throws a wild body kick that Donati sees coming a mile off.
Donati works the jab nicely.
Donati scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
daVinci throws a head kick but Donati moves out of range.
daVinci has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Donati scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
daVinci is still on wobbly legs! Can Donati finish him?
daVinci throws a looping overhand right but Donati ducks down to avoid it.
Donati fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
daVinci seems to have recovered his senses.
daVinci takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Donati paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
daVinci tries to clinch there but Donati circles away.
daVinci throws a body kick that misses.
Virgil Donati is winning the standup battle so far.
daVinci moves forwards but Donati connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Donati connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt daVinci! He's out on his feet! Donati rushes in and drops daVinci with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Virgil Donati!
Virgil Donati thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparks has chosen Sparks as his entrance music. 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
152 lbs
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30
165 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nate Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricky Sparks!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparks looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range.
Sparks stuffs the takedown.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Sparks circles away easily
so Sparks counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparks is one step ahead there.
Sparks postures up.
Sparks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sparks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sparks wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Sparks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sparks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cruz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nate Cruz just wasn't active enough.
Cruz tries to bum rush Sparks with a series of wild strikes but Sparks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cruz with a poor takedown
and Sparks counters with a series of strikes. Cruz will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sparks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cruz tries to avoid it but Sparks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cruz to the ground. Cruz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cruz misses with a body shot.
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sparks.
Sparks closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cruz's guard.
Cruz pulls Sparks in close to his closed guard and prevents Sparks from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Sparks tries to pass.
Sparks wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz trying to control the position.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz is trying to control the position but Sparks postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparks won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sparks tries to sprawl but Cruz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cruz wants to take a breather but Sparks is having none of it.
Sparks wants to get back to his feet.
Cruz trying to mount his opponent but Sparks defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks is staying active underneath Cruz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cruz lands a nice short elbow.
Cruz throwing shots but Sparks is blocking nicely.
Sparks is looking to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sparks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sparks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cruz.
Cruz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sparks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cruz trying to control from Sparks's half guard. Sparks has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparks wants to get back to his feet but Cruz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruz throws a strike but Sparks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cruz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nate Cruz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cruz gets a double leg takedown into Sparks's guard.
Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Sparks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cruz looking to control.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nate Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cruz controls Sparks momentarily but Sparks frees himself.
Sparks being controlled here momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nate Cruz wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cruz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz looks to land a combination but Sparks avoids it well.
Cruz fails with the takedown.
Cruz shoots in but Sparks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cruz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruz fails to land with a series of punches.
Cruz misses with the combination.
Sparks throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cruz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sparks is in Cruz's guard.
Sparks wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks preventing the sweep.
Sparks throws a big elbow that misses.
Sparks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cruz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sparks!
Cruz lands a big shot there that rocks Sparks but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparks is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cruz throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Cruz working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throwing strikes here but Sparks is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cruz lands a big elbow.
Sparks is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Cruz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sparks is looking to improve his position but Cruz isn't that keen on the idea.
Sparks manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Sparks, under a barage of strikes from Cruz.
Cruz drops an elbow to the side of Sparks's head.
Sparks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cruz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz passes to side control.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparks keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sparks sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Cruz dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sparks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sparks wants it to stay on the feet.
Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
Cruz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sparks's half guard.
Sparks gets full guard.
Cruz works over Sparks with some ground and pound from guard.
Cruz is looking to work some ground and pound but Sparks has wrist control.
Cruz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sparks manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Cruz 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.
Cruz seems keen to control Sparks's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks lands a couple of digs.
Cruz pulls Sparks in close to his closed guard and prevents Sparks from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cruz is adopting a defensive guard.
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. Nate Cruz wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cruz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sparks tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cruz is in Sparks's guard.
Sparks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cruz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cruz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nate Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sparks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cruz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Sparks pushes Cruz off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparks darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cruz trying to control here.
Cruz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sparks perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sparks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sparks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cruz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks is taking a breather. Cruz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sparks is thwarting Cruz's attempts to control the position.
Sparks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cruz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cruz.
Sparks trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz is pulling down on Sparks's head. It's preventing any offense from Sparks, at least for the moment.
Sparks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Sparks controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is looking to stand up but Sparks isn't so interested in that idea.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sparks wants to clinch.
Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cruz looks for a takedown but Sparks sprawls well.
Cruz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sparks's guard.
Ricky Sparks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cruz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
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 fight!
Nate Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cruz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Cruz!
An out of breath and clearly excited Nate Cruz thanked Down Under - Supplements.160Q Video Proof for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miles Harunodo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Surge Kongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Miles Harunodo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Surge Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kongo shoots for a double leg takedown but Harunodo sprawls well. He's pushed Kongo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harunodo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harunodo pushes Kongo away with a front kick.
Kongo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harunodo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big right from Harunodo misses.
Kongo tries to work over Harunodo's front leg with a kick but Harunodo checks it.
Kongo walks into a left hand.
It looks like Surge Kongo has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harunodo throws a hook to the side of Kongo's head but Kongo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harunodo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kongos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Harunodo does it's job there.
Harunodo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kongo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Harunodo defending well as Kongo loads up on a big left hand.
Harunodo throws a jab when Kongo was well out of range.
Harunodo tries to score with a low kick but Kongo moves his leg out of the way.
Kongo defending well as Harunodo loads up on a big left hand.
Harunodo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kongo finds it's way round the side to connect with Harunodo's head.
Harunodo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harunodo.
Harunodo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Harunodo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Harunodo misses with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Kongo.
It looks like Miles Harunodo has been cut.
A big left from Harunodo misses.
Harunodo throws a low kick, looking for Kongo's leg but Kongo calmly moves out of range.
Kongo tries to clinch up but Harunodo circles away and keeps his distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Harunodo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harunodo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A right-left combo lands from Kongo.
No luck for Kongo with that takedown attempt.
Harunodo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Harunodo.
Kongo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Harunodo is staying active underneath Kongo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Harunodo is trying to stand back up but Kongo is controlling him
Kongo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Harunodo is trying to stand up here but Kongo is controlling him well.
Kongo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kongo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harunodo wants to get back to his feet.
Kongo is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Kongo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Surge Kongo!
A pretty intense looking Surge Kongo took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dutch Delight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Fry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Delight comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Reputation . Jack Fry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dutch Delight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Fry!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fry scores with a head kick. Delight tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Dutch Delight has been cut.
Delight throws a leg kick but Fry sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fry connects with a solid leg kick.
Delight blocks a low kick nicely.
Fry throws out a leg kick but Delight moves out of range and Fry only half commits.
Delight chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fry can pounce on him.
Delight tries to bum rush Fry with a series of wild strikes but Fry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Delight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Delight throws a body punch but Fry moves out of range.
Delight bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Delight throws a sloppy head kick
and Fry counters with a low kick, right behind Delight 's knee.
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!
Fry scores with a push kick.
Dutch Delight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Delight throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fry stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fry connects with an inside leg kick.
Fry throws a leg kick that is checked
and Delight counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Delight tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fry thumps Delight with a low kick.
Fry goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Delight blocks a head kick by Fry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fry!
Fry thows a leg kick but Delight checks it
and Delight counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Delight pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A punch combination from Delight misses.
Delight lands with a thumping leg kick.
Delight throws a body punch but Fry moves out of range.
Delight has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fry.
Delight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body kick from Delight.
Fry throws out a leg kick but Delight moves out of range and Fry only half commits.
Fry throws a leg kick but Delight checks it.
Delight cracks the inside of Fry's front leg.
Fry shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Delight throws a nice looking combination but Fry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Delight misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fry tries to land a front kick but Delight steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fry tries a head kick but it misses.
Delight lands a jab to the nose.
Delight throws a big shot that misses.
Delight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Delight just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Fry.
Fry scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Delight.
Good work by Delight as he checks the leg kick.
Fry throws a low kick, looking for Delight's leg but Delight calmly moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Delight.
Fry avoids the head kick by Delight.
Fry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Delight blocks a head kick by Fry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fry explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The fighters circle momentarily. Delight darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Delight is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Delight blocks a low kick nicely.
Fry avoids the body shot from Delight.
Fry takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Delight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Delight. Fry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Delight lands a head kick!
Fry defending well as Delight loads up on a big left hand.
Fry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fry throws a low kick, looking for Delight's leg but Delight calmly moves out of range.
Good work by Fry as he checks the leg kick.
Delight is looking to land body kicks.
Delight checks a leg kick.
Delight avoids the head kick by Fry.
Delight scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Jack Fry has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delight avoids the head kick by Fry.
Fry is looking to score with low kicks.
Fry throws a low kick but Delight moves out of range easily.
Fry lands a leg kick that knocks Delight off balance momentarily.
Fry misses with a leg kick
and Delight counters with a nice uppercut.
Delight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fry blocks a jab.
Delight lands with a good body shot.
Delight on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fry. Fry obviously looking to wear him down.
Fry throws a looping overhand right but Delight ducks down to avoid it.
Fry on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fry dodges the punch combination from Delight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Delight closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Delight throws a head kick that misses.
Delight throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Fry will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fry misses with a head kick.
Delight misses with a straight right.
Delight keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fry throws out a leg kick but Delight moves out of range and Fry only half commits.
Delight moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Delight throws a right and a left that both miss.
Delight loads up on a big right hand but Fry slips the punch.
Fry throws a leg kick but Delight sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Delight connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fry scoring well with a low kick there.
Delight misses with a body shot.
Delight misses with a hook
and Fry makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fry.
Fry throws a body punch but Delight moves out of range.
Delight scores with a jab to the body.
Delight connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delight throws a jab when Fry was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delight moves out of range of the body kick.
Fry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fry throws a push kick but Delight slaps the foot to one side.
Jack Fry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fry lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fry blocks a leg kick.
Delight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fry.
Delight throws a sloppy head kick and Fry moves out of range easily.
Delight throws a looping overhand right but Fry ducks down to avoid it.
Fry throws a front kick that sends Delight stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Delight takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slow jab from Delight misses its intended target.
Delight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fry moves away.
Fry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fry blocks a head kick by Delight.
Fry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Fry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Delight. Fry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fry cracks the inside of Delight's front leg.
Delight misses with a kick to the body.
Fry throws a low kick but Delight avoids it.
Fry wants to slow Delight down by chopping away at his legs.
Fry is looking to score with low kicks.
Left hook, right uppercut from Delight.
Fry looks to throw the jab but Delight is out of range.
Fry throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fry throws a low kick but Delight avoids it.
Delight misses with a wild body shot.
Fry tries to land a leg kick but Delight saw it coming and moves away.
Fry fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Delight missing with a left hand there. Fry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fry throws a low kick, looking for Delight's leg but Delight calmly moves out of range.
Delight tries to bum rush Fry with a series of wild strikes but Fry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fry tries to score with a low kick but Delight moves his leg out of the way.
Delight on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fry. Fry obviously looking to wear him down.
Fry connects with a leg kick. Delight looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fry misses with a body kick.
Fry throws a right hand that Delight ducks under and follows up with a left that Delight also avoids with ease.
Delight uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fry has time to react.
Delight throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fry has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Delight.
Delight tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fry avoids the body shot from Delight.
Delight misses with a few strikes there.
Delight scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Delight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fry.
Fry drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Delight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fry misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delight tries to bum rush Fry with a series of wild strikes but Fry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Delight misses with a low kick as Fry jumps back.
Delight lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fry throws a body kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fry.
Fry throws a leg kick that is checked
and Delight counters with a good low kick that Fry was not able to check.
Delight slips a jab from Fry.
Delight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fry.
Delight lunges at Fry with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fry's hand.
Fry misses with a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fry - that will leave a mark!
A jab from Fry misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fry lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fry slips a jab from Delight.
Fry throws a chopping leg kick but Delight manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Fry will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Fry lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fry. Delight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fry throws a head kick that half lands.
Delight throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Delight's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fry under the eye.
Delight checks a leg kick nicely.
Fry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Delight throws an overhand right that lands on Fry's shoulder, as Fry tries to avoid the shot.
Delight takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for Delight.
Delight misses with a hook.
Fry shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A bone on bone clash there as Delight blocks the leg kick.
Delight fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fry lands a glancing blow to the side of Delight's head.
Delight throws a hook but Fry blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delight takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fry does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fry blocks a head kick by Delight.
Delight swings for the body but Fry moves out of range.
Delight stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fry.
Fry walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Delight checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Delight throws a head kick but Fry moves out of range.
Delight takes one to the side of the head.
Delight throws a jab when Fry was well out of range.
Fry attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Delight misses with a body kick.
Delight throws a nice looking combination but Fry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fry throws the left hand but Delight avoids the punch easily.
Delight lands a glancing blow to the side of Fry's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fry lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Delight has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Delight and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fry throws a leg kick but Delight sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dutch Delight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fry chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Delight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Delight tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Delight throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delight throws a lazy head kick
and Fry counters with a nice body kick.
Fry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fry throws a chopping leg kick but Delight manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fry misses with a low kick.
Fry attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fry throws a leg kick but Delight sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Delight connects with a nice looking jab.
Delight clobbers Fry with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fry has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Delight scores with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Delight.
Delight comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Delight misses the target.
Delight takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fry.
Delight swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fry takes a kick to the side of the head.
Delight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fry counters with a good low kick that Delight was not able to check.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fry.
Fry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Delight looks to score with a jab to the body but Fry is just out of range.
Delight lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fry's sensitive parts.
Delight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fry moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Delight misses the shot to the body.
Delight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Delight throws a sloppy head kick and Fry moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fry connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fry throws a sloppy head kick and Delight moves out of range easily.
Fry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Delight.
Delight takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fry throws a leg kick but Delight sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fry has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fry takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fry misses with a head kick.
Delight avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fry staying out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Delight as he connects with a hook.
Fry on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jack Fry is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fry moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Fry.
Well Fry 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jack Fry!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Fry thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yuki Nakai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Tamad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Tamad has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
154 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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24
163 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuki Nakai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Juan Tamad!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Tamad misses.
Nakai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tamad tries a head kick but it misses.
Tamad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakai. Tamad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakai doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tamad counters with a takedown into side control.
Tamad landing a few strikes.
Tamad working the ground and pound.
Tamad working away.
Tamad is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nakai has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tamad happy to just control the position for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamad misses with the ground and pound.
Nakai is trying to improve his position.
Tamad throws a strike aimed at the side of Nakai's head but Nakai avoids it well.
Tamad trying to control the position but Nakai is working away.
Nakai is trying to improve his position.
Nakai is working hard here to advance position.
Tamad cracks Nakai with a big elbow.
Tamad is working Nakai over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakai stops Tamad from passing to mount.
Tamad misses with the ground and pound.
Tamad is putting a hurting on Nakai here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nakai is not content to let Tamad control the position.
Nakai is trying to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nakai takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tamad working the head and body with strikes.
Nakai is not content to let Tamad control the position.
Tamad working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakai manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tamad's best efforts.
Nakai is looking for a sweep. Tamad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nakai won't allow Tamad to pass to mount.
Nakai pushes Tamad off looking to stand but Tamad dives back in and keeps control.
Tamad not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nakai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tamad is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tamad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tamad working the head and body with strikes.
Tamad is trying to control the action in half guard but Nakai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tamad with the ground and pound but Nakai uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tamad slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tamad postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakai manages to get back to half guard.
Nakai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nakai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakai keeping full guard, as Tamad tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nakai is on top in guard.
Tamad keeping full guard, as Nakai tries to pass.
Nakai advances to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tamad tries to get to full guard but Nakai has control of the leg.
Tamad is trying to maintain the position but Nakai is very close to passing his half guard.
Nakai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Tamad dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nakai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tamad pinned against the cage. Tamad gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nakai.
Nakai misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nakai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nakai throws a body punch but Tamad moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tamad moves out of range as Nakai throws a body kick.
Nakai connects with a leg kick. Tamad looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nakai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuki Nakai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakai misses with a takedown attempt
so Tamad counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tamad passes Nakai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tamad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nakai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nakai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nakai managing to control the position.
Tamad looking to sit in guard and control but Nakai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tamad pulls Nakai in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakai wants to control from the top but Tamad keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakai pushing down on Tamad's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tamad manages to get to full guard.
Tamad is looking to sweep but instead, Nakai has passed into half guard.
Tamad slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nakai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tamad is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tamad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nakai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tamad is keeping the position for now.
Tamad trying to keep a closed guard but Nakai is proving a slippery customer.
Nakai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakai trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakai advances to half guard.
Nakai passes to full mount!
Tamad blocking the ground and pound.
Nakai working for a guillotine from mount but Tamad is in no mood to give up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tamad is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tamad holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nakai tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuki Nakai dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nakai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick from Nakai misses.
Juan Tamad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nakai misses with a low kick.
Nakai wants to slow Tamad down by chopping away at his legs.
Tamad gets a takedown into half guard.
Tamad trying to control the action but Nakai is working from the bottom.
Tamad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nakai is trying to get back to full guard.
Tamad is pressing down on Nakai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nakai is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamad trying to advance position but Nakai counters by regaining guard.
Nakai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tamad is aware though and is defending well.
Nakai manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tamad is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tamad is squirming around, avoiding Nakai's attempts to control the action.
Nakai can't control as he wanted to and Tamad manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Tamad trying to hold on to Nakai's head to control him but Nakai postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamad is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Nakai is staying active.
Nakai seems to be working for a kimura but Tamad defends the submission attempt.
Tamad makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tamad.
Tamad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nakai manages to get himself to full guard.
Tamad throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamad stands and throws Nakai's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tamad lands some shots froms side control.
Nakai is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tamad connects with a decent elbow.
Tamad tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nakai is looking for a sweep.
Nakai prevents Tamad from moving into mount.
Nakai sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tamad passes into side control, despite Nakai's attempt to control the position.
Nakai sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tamad prevents Nakai from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamad missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Juan Tamad has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tamad is trying to control the action in half guard but Nakai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tamad is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakai is looking to improve his position but Tamad isn't that keen on the idea.
Tamad is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nakai is working to get back to half guard.
Nakai tries to hold on but Tamad pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tamad working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tamad scoring with strikes but Nakai is staying in there.
Tamad trying to control but Nakai is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Tamad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tamad has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Tamad!
Juan Tamad very nearly forgot to thank Fightworld Formula 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ai Za (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomura Krakakos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krakakos is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cannabis. Tomura Krakakos will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ai Za!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tomura Krakakos!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Za throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Za blocks the leg kick.
Za throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Za misses with a straight right.
Za throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Za throws a jab but it's blocked by Krakakos.
Krakakos lands a jab.
It looks like Ai Za has been cut.
Za shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Krakakos defends it nicely.
Krakakos throws a big shot that misses.
Za ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Za swings for the body but Krakakos moves out of range.
Za misses with a wild body shot.
Krakakos lands with a right hand.
Donk. Krakakos catches Za right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Za blocks a low kick nicely.
Za looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Krakakos is fending him off so far but Za persists. Nope, Krakakos circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krakakos throws a body punch but Za moves out of range.
Krakakos throws a right and a left that Za avoids nicely.
Krakakos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krakakos lands a nice shot that snaps Za's head back.
Za doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Krakakos lands a really nice looking cross but Za seems unphased.
Za darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Krakakos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A punch combination from Krakakos misses.
Za bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sloppy strikes there by Za.
Za is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Krakakos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Krakakos is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Za tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Za in side control, throwing shots but Krakakos defends.
Krakakos is trying to get back to half guard.
Za trying to control the action but Krakakos is working from the bottom.
Za working the ground and pound.
Za throws a strike aimed at the side of Krakakos's head but Krakakos avoids it well.
Krakakos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Krakakos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Krakakos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Za. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Za creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Krakakos sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Za throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Za throws a strike aimed at the side of Krakakos's head but Krakakos avoids it well.
Krakakos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Za wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Krakakos dodges the ground and pound from Za.
Za working the ground and pound but Krakakos is defending the strikes.
Za wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krakakos keeps working.
Za cracks Krakakos with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Za looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Za postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Za thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Za trying to control the position but Krakakos is working away.
Za throws an elbow but Krakakos slips to the side and avoids it well.
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!
An elbow from Za crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Za tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Za is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Krakakos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Za is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Krakakos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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 Ai Za will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ai Za's cut.
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.
A swing and a miss from Krakakos.
Za moves forwards but Krakakos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Krakakos throws a chopping leg kick but Za manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Krakakos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Za is looking to wear down Krakakos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Za shoots in but no luck this time.
Za checks a low kick from Krakakos.
Krakakos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krakakos looks to score with a jab to the body but Za is just out of range.
Krakakos connects with a crisp jab.
Krakakos is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Krakakos throws a leg kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Krakakos.
Za shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Krakakos as he avoids it easily.
Krakakos scores with a sloppy right hand. Za should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krakakos misses with a right hand
and Za counters with a nice uppercut.
Za takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ai Za's cut is getting worse.
Krakakos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Za misses with an uppercut
and Krakakos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krakakos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Krakakos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krakakos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Za misses with a hook.
Za avoids the body shot from Krakakos.
Krakakos doesn't manage to clinch there - Za circles away.
Krakakos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Za.
Tomura Krakakos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krakakos ducks under a wild hook from Za.
Za changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Krakakos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Za throws a strike aimed at the side of Krakakos's head but Krakakos avoids it well.
Krakakos taking a bit of punishment here - Za scoring with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krakakos struggling a bit here.
Za is looking to take a break and control but Krakakos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Za working away.
Krakakos isn't going anywhere.
Za working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Krakakos wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Za lands an elbow.
Za lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Krakakos down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Za thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Za is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Krakakos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Krakakos regains half guard.
Za is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Krakakos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Za not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Krakakos wants to control but Za is keeping busy.
Za trying to control from half guard but Krakakos is working away.
Krakakos manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Za is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Krakakos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Krakakos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Za.
Krakakos is trying to keep Za in close.
Za trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Za throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Za thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krakakos looking for a sweep. Not yet Krakakos, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ai Za will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ai Za's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Krakakos throws a big shot that misses.
Krakakos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Krakakos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Za.
Krakakos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Krakakos connects with a solid leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Krakakos as he connects with a hook.
Krakakos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krakakos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Za swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Za steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krakakos.
Krakakos ducks under a wild hook from Za.
Krakakos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Za under the eye.
Ai Za's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Krakakos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tomura Krakakos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krakakos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Za shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Krakakos pinned against the cage. Krakakos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Krakakos as Za shoots in.
Za moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Krakakos takes a swing at Za's ribcage but misses.
Krakakos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Za.
A cross from Krakakos lands.
Za misses with a straight right.
Krakakos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Za was well out of range. Poor timing from Krakakos.
Za thows a body shot but no joy.
Krakakos looks to land a combination but Za avoids it well.
Krakakos dips to his left and cracks Za with an uppercut!
Za closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Krakakos's guard.
Krakakos wants to sweep but no luck.
Ai Za overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Za trying to control but Krakakos is working from the bottom.
Za 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.
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!
Za tries to free his leg and advance position but Krakakos is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krakakos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Krakakos lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Za!
Krakakos tries to control but Za wriggling away.
Za bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krakakos looking to control.
Za lands a couple of elbows.
Za looking to sit in guard and control but Krakakos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Za trying to control the position.
Za looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Za throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Krakakos is looking to stand up but Za won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krakakos postures up.
Za might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Za has a closed guard, preventing Krakakos from standing up.
Za is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Krakakos wants to pass the guard but Za is keeping the position.
Za is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krakakos wants to get up but he can't break Za's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomura Krakakos really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ai Za's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Za shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Krakakos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Krakakos's face as Za controls the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Krakakos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Krakakos is not content to let Za control the position.
Krakakos sneaks out the side door and pushes Za away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Krakakos throws a body punch but Za moves out of range.
Za shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Krakakos as he avoids it easily.
Za fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Krakakos looks to score with a jab to the body but Za is just out of range.
A jab from Krakakos misses.
Krakakos throws an overhand right that lands on Za's shoulder, as Za tries to avoid the shot.
Krakakos lands with a shot to the body.
Krakakos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Krakakos tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krakakos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krakakos wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ai Za. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Za fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Za lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Za shoots in for a takedown but Krakakos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Krakakos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Za shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Za throwing strikes but missing.
Za thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Krakakos wants to stand and escape but Za is having none of it.
Za thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Krakakos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krakakos manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Za is desperately trying to improve his position but Krakakos has a good base and remains in mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Za tries to hold on but Krakakos pushes him away.
Za keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Krakakos content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Za wants to control but Krakakos is having none of it.
Krakakos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Za is looking to escape.
Za can't escape the position.
Za throws a strike but has given up his back in the process.
What can Za do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Za manages to reverse the position and now he's in Krakakos's guard. Nice work there by Za.
Krakakos working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tomura Krakakos was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Za misses with a takedown attempt - Krakakos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Krakakos lands with a cross.
Za throws a predictable looking body shot
and Krakakos counters with a thumping low kick.
Za slips a straight right by Krakakos.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krakakos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krakakos stuffs the takedown.
Za steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krakakos.
Krakakos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Za has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomura Krakakos dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ai Za's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Krakakos lands a lovely overhand right.
Krakakos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Za.
Krakakos connects with a single shot there.
A left and a right from Krakakos both land. Nice combination.
Za dodges the punch combination from Krakakos.
Za throws a hook but Krakakos avoids it easily.
Za misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krakakos.
Za looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Za slips under a jab from Krakakos.
Za moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Za throws a right and a left that Krakakos avoids nicely.
Krakakos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Za moves out of range of the strikes.
Krakakos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Krakakos slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Za shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Krakakos is trying to defend but Za finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Za frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Za looking to control but Krakakos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Krakakos can't escape the position.
Za is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Krakakos is surviving well by controlling Za's body position as best he can.
Krakakos tries to buck Za off but he can't manage it.
Krakakos tries to reverse the position but Za maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Za tries to control but Krakakos wriggling away.
Krakakos wants to hold on but Za pushes him away.
Za thowing shots but they're missing.
Za sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Za pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krakakos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Za lands a heavy elbow.
Za working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Za misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Krakakos can't escape the position.
Krakakos is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Za punching from mount but Krakakos doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Za is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Krakakos has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Krakakos!
Za is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krakakos defends well.
Za looking for a sweep. Not yet Za, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Za is trying to keep Krakakos in close.
Za working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krakakos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krakakos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Za wants to sweep but no luck.
Krakakos is looking to stand up but Za won't let him.
Za trying to control the position.
Za keeping moving, preventing Krakakos from controlling successfully.
Krakakos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krakakos looking to pass the guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Za has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Krakakos should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Za has tightened it up now! Krakakos 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 4:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ai Za!
Ai Za retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ai Za thanked Rebel Pride Clothing. Everything in STOCK $5 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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