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QFC Tournament 21 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wladimir Leonardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onyx Hanna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Onyx Hanna has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wladimir Leonardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Onyx Hanna!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonardo has managed to clinch.
Hanna has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Leonardo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Leonardo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hanna's efforts to push away.
Leonardo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hannas head.
Leonardo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hanna has Leonardo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hanna pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Leonardo tumbling to the mat - Hanna dives into Leonardo's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hanna not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Leonardo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hanna on the ground.
Leonardo wants to sweep here but Hanna controlling him for the moment.
Leonardo is trying to control the position but Hanna postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanna stands up and waves to Leonardo to follow him.
Leonardo tries to clinch up but Hanna circles away and keeps his distance.
Leonardo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Leonardo moves out of range of the body kick.
Hanna throws a series of punches but Leonardo avoids them all with ease.
Leonardo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hanna counters with a nice double leg into side control. Leonardo won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Leonardo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hanna is staying tight to Leonardo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanna tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
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!
Leonardo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hanna asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hanna should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hanna thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hanna is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hanna has hold of Leonardo's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Leonardo seems comfortable defending it but Hanna has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Leonardo is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Leonardo is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Hanna couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Onyx Hanna!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dillon Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Dzagoev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimir Dzagoev is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dillon Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vladimir Dzagoev!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dzagoev. Hughes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hughes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dzagoev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hughes misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice takedown defense from Dzagoev. No joy for Hughes on that attempt.
Dzagoev lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Dillon Hughes has been cut.
Dzagoev scores with a jab to the head.
Dzagoev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dzagoev.
The crowd cheers as Dzagoev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hughes doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Hughes does no damage.
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch but Dzagoev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dzagoev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Dzagoev.
Hughes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dzagoev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hughes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dzagoev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vladimir Dzagoev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hughes fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dillon Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - Dzagoev scores with a four punch combination!
Vladimir Dzagoev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dzagoev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dzagoev lands a slapping body shot.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dzagoev.
Dzagoev swats away the attempt to clinch by Hughes.
Hughes looks for a takedown but Dzagoev sprawls well.
Hughes is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Dzagoev misses.
Hughes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dzagoev counters with a stiff right hand.
Dzagoev lands a jab to the head.
Dzagoev punishes Hughes's body with a nice straight punch.
Dzagoev cracks Hughes with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dzagoev counters with a one-two to the body.
Dzagoev scores with a jab. Hughes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown but Dzagoev sprawls well. He's pushed Hughes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dzagoev misses with the combination.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hughes. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Dzagoev slaps away a takedown attempt from Hughes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzagoev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dzagoev cracks Hughes with a good jab.
Dzagoev lands a jab-cross combination.
Dzagoev misses with a wild combination.
Hughes moves in looking to clinch but Dzagoev pushes him off.
Hughes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dzagoev's waist but Dzagoev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hughes off to one side.
Danga de danga de dang - Dzagoev scores with a four punch combination!
Hughes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dzagoev tries to avoid it but Hughes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dzagoev to the ground. Dzagoev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A left lands for Dzagoev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes throws a head kick but Dzagoev moves out of range.
Hughes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dzagoev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dzagoev scores with a one two! Hughes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown but Dzagoev sprawls well. He's pushed Hughes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hughes tries to clinch but Dzagoev moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Hughes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dzagoev misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hughes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dzagoev swivels and escapes.
Dzagoev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dzagoev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Dzagoev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dillon Hughes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hughes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hughes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hughes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dzagoev scores with a jab. Hughes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hughes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hughes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hughes shoots in but Dzagoev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hughes wants to clinch up but Dzagoev keeps it at a distance.
Hughes slips a jab and a cross from Dzagoev.
Dzagoev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dzagoev is breathing heavily.
Hughes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dzagoev circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dillon Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Dzagoev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A big right from Dzagoev misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Hughes scores with a four punch combination!
Dzagoev is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hughes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dzagoev to score with a decent uppercut.
Hughes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dzagoev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dzagoev throws a shot from downtown. Hughes moves away and avoids it.
Vladimir Dzagoev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hughes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dzagoev misses with a wild combination.
Hughes tries to clinch there but Dzagoev circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dzagoev.
Hughes tries to clinch up.
Hughes shoots in looking for a takedown. Dzagoev tries to sprawl out of it but Hughes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dzagoev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hughes fails with the takedown.
Hughes shoots in looking for a takedown but Dzagoev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hughes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dillon Hughes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dzagoev throws an overhand right that lands on Hughes's shoulder, as Hughes tries to avoid the shot.
Dzagoev throws a right and a left that Hughes avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dzagoev lands a slapping body shot.
Hughes closes the distance and clinches up with Dzagoev, looking for a takedown. Hughes pushes Dzagoev against the cage but Dzagoev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hughes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hughes is defended easily by Dzagoev.
Hughes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dzagoev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hughes scrambles back to his feet.
Dzagoev throws a right and a left that Hughes avoids nicely.
Hughes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hughes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dzagoev counters with a left and a right that stings Hughes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Hughes with that takedown attempt.
Dzagoev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hughes backs up against the cage.
Dzagoev swinging wildly here.
Hughes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dzagoev, pushing him back against the cage.
Hughes tries to pull guard but Dzagoev won't allow it.
Hughes is trying to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dzagoev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hughes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Dzagoev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dillon Hughes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Hughes connects with a body shot.
Hughes misses with a takedown
and Dzagoev counters with a three punch combo that has Hughes backing up. Hughes nods at Dzagoev to acknowledge the strikes.
Hughes avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hughes dodges the punch combination from Dzagoev.
Dzagoev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hughes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dzagoev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hughes misses with a head kick.
Dzagoev misses with the combination.
Hughes has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzagoev works over Hughes's head and body with a nice combination.
Hughes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dzagoev counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dillon Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dzagoev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hughes avoids the body shot from Dzagoev.
Hughes has closed the distance and engaged Dzagoev in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hughes is looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes goes for a takedown attempt but Dzagoev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hughes misses with an uppercut
and Dzagoev counters with a one-two to the body.
Hughes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dzagoev is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hughes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dzagoev's head.
Hughes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hughes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dzagoev circles away.
Dzagoev thows a body shot but no joy.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dzagoev keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hughes. Dzagoev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dzagoev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dzagoev sprawls well. Dzagoev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hughes gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes shoots in but no luck this time.
Hughes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dzagoev.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hughes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch combination from Dzagoev misses.
Hughes throws a head kick that misses.
Dzagoev misses with a wild combination.
Dzagoev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dzagoev.
Hughes tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
Hughes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dzagoev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice shot lands for Dzagoev.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt.
Dzagoev looks to land a combination but Hughes avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dzagoev throws a right hand that Hughes ducks under and follows up with a left that Hughes also avoids with ease.
Dzagoev stuffs the takedown attempt from Hughes. Hughes gets slowly back to his feet.
Dillon Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hughes lands with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vladimir Dzagoev.
I've got Dzagoev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Vladimir Dzagoev!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Vladimir Dzagoev!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Vladimir Dzagoev!
Vladimir Dzagoev wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kale Sunnin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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134 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kale Sunnin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jake Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sunnin as he jumps to the side.
Sunnin avoids a kick to the body.
Wilson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sunnin is trying to defend but Wilson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sunnin wants to get back to his feet.
Wilson tries to pass to full mount but Sunnin defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunnin is not content to let Wilson control the position.
Wilson tries to stand and escape but Sunnin actually recovers to full guard.
Sunnin has control of Wilson's left arm, preventing Wilson from doing any damage.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jake Wilson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sunnin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries to clinch but Sunnin moves away
and Sunnin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wilson won't be happy with that.
Sunnin controls the position.
Wilson can't do much from the bottom here.
Wilson tries to improve position but can't.
Sunnin just content to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kale Sunnin just wasn't active enough.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wilson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson shoots in looking for a takedown but Sunnin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kale Sunnin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Wilson.
Sunnin swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilson.
Sunnin moves into range and clinches up with Wilson.
Wilson manages to pull guard.
Sunnin wants to pass the guard but Wilson is keeping the position.
Wilson is pulling down on Sunnin's head. It's preventing any offense from Sunnin, at least for the moment.
Wilson 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunnin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kale Sunnin just wasn't active enough.
Sunnin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sunnin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wilson's half guard.
Sunnin controlling the action here.
Wilson wants to control but Sunnin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kale Sunnin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Sunnin.
Sunnin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Sunnin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilson manages to avoid it.
Sunnin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wilson counters with a takedown into side control.
Wilson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sunnin has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunnin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but Sunnin shows good takedown defense.
Sunnin works over Wilson's head and body with a nice combination.
Wilson is looking to clinch but Sunnin is avoiding it.
Wilson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sunnin counters with a series of strikes. Wilson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sunnin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wilson, as that shot connected.
Sunnin avoids the body shot from Wilson.
Sunnin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Sunnin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wilson.
Wilson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilson throws a head kick that Sunnin semi-blocks.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sunnin moves out of range as Wilson throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Sunnin circles away easily
and Sunnin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kale Sunnin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Wilson.
Sunnin keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wilson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sunnin tries to avoid it but Wilson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sunnin to the ground. Sunnin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wilson wants to clinch up but Sunnin keeps it at a distance.
Sunnin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sunnin clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunnin tries to land knees in the clinch but Wilson avoids the damage to the body.
Sunnin wants the takedown. Wilson is fighting it off but Sunnin persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wilson's guard against the cage.
Sunnin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sunnin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wilson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sunnin working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson is not content to let Sunnin control the position.
A lull in the action here.
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 Kale Sunnin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Wilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sunnin throws out the jab.
Jake Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson wants to clinch up but Sunnin keeps it at a distance.
Sunnin shoots in for a double leg but Wilson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wilson shoots in looking for a takedown. Sunnin tries to sprawl out of it but Wilson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sunnin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sunnin swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilson.
A nice combination there by Sunnin.
Kale Sunnin is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunnin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sunnin counters with a single leg into guard. Wilson didn't expect that.
Sunnin tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilson is retaining full guard.
Wilson wants to sweep here but Sunnin controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilson is on top in guard.
Kale Sunnin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wilson trying to control but Sunnin is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sunnin 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jake Wilson.
Wilson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sunnin counters with a straight right hand.
Wilson throws a body kick that misses.
Wilson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sunnin counters with a left and a right that stings Wilson.
Kale Sunnin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Wilson.
Wilson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sunnin scores with a takedown into Wilson's guard.
Wilson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sunnin controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wilson looking to control.
Kale Sunnin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sunnin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sunnin showed some decent athleticism there.
Sunnin controlling the pace.
Wilson trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunnin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kale Sunnin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sunnin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wilson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson shoots for a takedown but Sunnin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wilson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kale Sunnin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sunnin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Kale Sunnin!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Kale Sunnin!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Kale Sunnin!
Kale Sunnin wins by unanimous decision!
Kale Sunnin took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard Redhair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markas Dubauskas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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130 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Richard Redhair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Markas Dubauskas!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redhair buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Redhair is predictable there
letting Dubauskas counter with a right hand.
Dubauskas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Redhair's waist but Redhair gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dubauskas off to one side.
Dubauskas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Redhair throws a low kick but Dubauskas moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Redhair.
Redhair tries a head kick but it misses.
Dubauskas shoots in but Redhair avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dubauskas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Richard Redhair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Markas Dubauskas.
Dubauskas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Redhair misses with a wild combination.
Dubauskas closes the distance and clinches up with Redhair, looking for a takedown. Dubauskas pushes Redhair against the cage but Redhair circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Redhair misses with a body kick.
Dubauskas moves out of range of the body kick.
Dubauskas throws a sloppy head kick and Redhair moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redhair connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dubauskas momentarily.
Redhair throws a head kick but Dubauskas moves out of range.
Redhair avoids the body shot from Dubauskas.
Dubauskas scores with a head kick. Redhair tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dubauskas checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Redhair lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dubauskas doesn't seem phased though.
Dubauskas is rocked!
Redhair cracks Dubauskas with a good jab.
Dubauskas is still on wobbly legs! Can Redhair finish him?
and Redhair counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Dubauskas! He's just covering up as Redhair starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Redhair!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zack Fantana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carronade Ironworks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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135 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Good 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zack Fantana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carronade Ironworks!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ironworks fails with the takedown.
Ironworks closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ironworks lands in his opponent's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ironworks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fantana on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fantana tries to get out of the position.
Ironworks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ironworks trying to control the position from guard on top but Fantana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ironworks controlling from the top position.
Ironworks's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironworks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fantana's head.
Ironworks controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Carronade Ironworks was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ironworks fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fantana sprawls well initially but Ironworks persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ironworks controlling the action here.
Fantana is in trouble now - Ironworks has advanced to mount!
Ironworks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironworks looking to control but Fantana is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ironworks punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ironworks connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
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!
Ironworks with the ground and pound from mount.
Ironworks connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ironworks with shots to the head and body - Fantana looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fantana really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ironworks in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fantana taking shots to the head.
Ironworks is landing with some decent strikes but Fantana is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ironworks pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironworks cracks Fantana with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ironworks looking to finish Fantana with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fantana!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ironworks lands with some strikes.
Ironworks controlling from mount.
Fantana really wants to buck Ironworks off and get back to his feet.
Ironworks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ironworks is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fantana can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ironworks in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
BOOM! Ironworks connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantana is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ironworks with shots to the head and body - Fantana looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oh Fantana is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ironworks cracks Fantana with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ironworks punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ironworks controlling his opponent.
Ironworks lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironworks drops a big elbow. That's hurt Fantana! More shots from Ironworks and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carronade Ironworks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tristian Okami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Greiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tristian Okami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrei Greiy!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okami shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Okami working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okami is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Greiy is surviving well by controlling Okami's body position as best he can.
Greiy should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Okami tries to control but Greiy wriggling away.
Greiy tries to hold on but Okami pushes him away.
Greiy is trying desperately to improve position.
Okami avoids the attempt from Greiy to control.
Okami looking to secure an arm triangle but Greiy defends it well.
Okami goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Greiy is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greiy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Greiy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Greiy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okami swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Greiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Okami is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greiy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Andrei Greiy hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Okami drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okami is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Greiy has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Okami working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greiy manages to get back to half guard.
Greiy trying to get back to full guard but Okami takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okami quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Okami but it's paid off an Greiy is forced to tap! Nice work by Okami.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tristian Okami!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Atep Putra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toshiro Yasakuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Putra comes to the cage accompanied by The Fighter. Toshiro Yasakuta is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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145 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Atep Putra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Toshiro Yasakuta!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putra shoots in and bounces Yasakuta off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Putra trying to control but Yasakuta is working from the bottom.
Putra looking to sit in guard and control but Yasakuta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Yasakuta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yasakuta slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Putra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putra is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yasakuta pulls his head out easily.
Putra trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Yasakuta with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Yasakuta throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Putra because Yasakuta loaded up on that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yasakuta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Putra is looking to escape.
Yasakuta prevents Putra from getting the reversal.
Putra looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yasakuta trying to control.
Putra is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Putra trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Yasakuta sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Putra taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Toshiro Yasakuta!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Giannacopulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Hesy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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163 lbs
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165 lbs
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Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jake Giannacopulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Hesy!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hesy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hesy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hesy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hesy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hesy thuds his right hand into Giannacopulos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Giannacopulos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big left from Hesy misses.
No joy there for Giannacopulos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hesy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hesy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Giannacopulos fails with the takedown.
Hesy sizes up Giannacopulos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Giannacopulos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hesy cracks Giannacopulos with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hesy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hesy wants it to stay on the feet.
Giannacopulos shoots in for a takedown but Hesy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Giannacopulos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Giannacopulos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hesy on his heels. He'll look to pass Hesy's guard now, I'm sure.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Giannacopulos drops back looking for a leg! Hesy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hesy manages to kick Giannacopulos off! Giannacopulos jumps back into Hesy's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giannacopulos drops back looking for a leg! Hesy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hesy manages to kick Giannacopulos off! Giannacopulos jumps back into Hesy's guard.
Giannacopulos decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Giannacopulos slips a jab from Hesy.
Nice defenses there by Giannacopulos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hesy throws a right hand that Giannacopulos ducks under and follows up with a left that Giannacopulos also avoids with ease.
Hesy misses with a looping left.
Hesy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Giannacopulos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hesy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Giannacopulos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Giannacopulos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hesy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Giannacopulos somewhat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Giannacopulos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Giannacopulos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hesy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Giannacopulos.
Giannacopulos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hesy as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giannacopulos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hesy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giannacopulos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Giannacopulos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hesy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Giannacopulos has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Hesy is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Giannacopulos yanks on the arm and Hesy is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Giannacopulos.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Giannacopulos!
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