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KIC 3: Rupture PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rich Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Entista vitamiinia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Entista vitamiinia told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rich Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Entista vitamiinia!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
vitamiinia misses with the combination.
Franklin clinches with his opponent.
Franklin tries for a takedown but vitamiinia manages to get underhooks.
Franklin breaks the clinch.
Franklin keeps vitamiinia at a distance using the push kick.
Franklin throws a combination that misses
and vitamiinia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rich Franklin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - vitamiinia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
vitamiinia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
vitamiinia rushes Franklin and presses him up against the cage.
Franklin gets control of vitamiinia's arms and successfully pulls guard. Franklin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Franklin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
vitamiinia throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
vitamiinia stops Franklin from standing up.
Franklin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. vitamiinia manages to get himself to full guard.
vitamiinia is looking for a triangle but Franklin pushes his legs off easily.
Franklin wants to get up but he can't break vitamiinia's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franklin preventing the sweep.
vitamiinia has momentary wrist control but Franklin slips an elbow through the middle.
Franklin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Franklin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Franklin postures up.
Franklin postures up in vitamiinia's guard and throws a big left but vitamiinia blocks it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Franklin misses with a double jab
and vitamiinia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
vitamiinia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Franklin as he jumps to the side.
vitamiinia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Franklin throws a combination that misses
and vitamiinia counters with a big head kick but Franklin shrugs it off.
Franklin throws a left and a right that both miss
and vitamiinia counters with a left to the body.
vitamiinia shoots for a takedown but Franklin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rich Franklin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Entista vitamiinia.
vitamiinia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Franklin.
vitamiinia looks gassed!
vitamiinia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Franklin avoids it really well and circles away.
vitamiinia moves out of range as Franklin throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin misses with a wild combination.
vitamiinia looks for a takedown but Franklin sprawls well.
Franklin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and vitamiinia holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
vitamiinia is trying to break free.
Franklin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
vitamiinia takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Franklin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Franklin takes the fight into the clinch.
Franklin breaks the clinch.
Franklin scores with a spinning back kick!
Franklin works the jab nicely.
Franklin throws a combination that misses
and vitamiinia counters with a big head kick but Franklin shrugs it off.
Franklin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Franklin stalks vitamiinia and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into vitamiinia's face. vitamiinia staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Franklin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Franklin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Franklin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and vitamiinia counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by vitamiinia.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franklin 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.
Franklin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Franklin holds on and takes a little breather.
Franklin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
vitamiinia stops Franklin from standing up.
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 Rich Franklin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Franklin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Franklin tries to bum rush vitamiinia with a series of wild strikes but vitamiinia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
vitamiinia dives in and grabs Franklin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Franklin pushes down on vitamiinia's head and hops out.
Franklin throws a nice looking combination but vitamiinia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Franklin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around vitamiinia's waist but vitamiinia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Franklin off to one side.
Franklin tries to bum rush vitamiinia with a series of wild strikes but vitamiinia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Franklin scores with a three punch combo!
vitamiinia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Franklin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Franklin misses with a combination
and vitamiinia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Franklin misses with a combination
and Franklin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
vitamiinia shoots for a takedown but Franklin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Franklin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and vitamiinia counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
vitamiinia wants to control but Franklin is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin kicks off vitamiinia and gets to his feet.
Franklin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and vitamiinia counters with an inside leg kick.
Franklin tries to clinch there but vitamiinia circles away.
vitamiinia takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A solid body kick from vitamiinia.
Franklin throws a hook but vitamiinia avoids it easily.
vitamiinia shoots for a takedown but Franklin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rich Franklin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Entista vitamiinia.
Franklin throws a nice looking combination but vitamiinia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Franklin is looking to slow vitamiinia down with leg kicks.
Franklin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and vitamiinia counters with a nice kick to the body.
vitamiinia shoots and misses
and Franklin counters with a single leg into guard. vitamiinia didn't expect that.
Franklin wants to control from the top but vitamiinia keeps moving.
Franklin gets to his feet. vitamiinia looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
vitamiinia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Franklin instigates a clinch.
Franklin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics vitamiinia uses from the top position.
Franklin has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes vitamiinia off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
vitamiinia circles away from the clinch attempt.
vitamiinia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Franklin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps vitamiinia thinking.
Franklin scores with a nice body kick.
Rich Franklin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Franklin works over vitamiinia's head and body with a nice combination.
vitamiinia lands with a slapping head kick.
Franklin misses with a double jab
and vitamiinia counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
vitamiinia taking a break here but Franklin is having none of it and regains half guard.
vitamiinia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Franklin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
vitamiinia not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
vitamiinia stands up from half guard.
Franklin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franklin clinches with his opponent.
Franklin tries for a takedown. No joy.
vitamiinia working hard to break the clinch.
Franklin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Franklin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Entista vitamiinia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Franklin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and vitamiinia counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Franklin is lucky that one didn't land flush.
vitamiinia fails with the takedown
letting Franklin counter with a right hand.
Franklin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
vitamiinia misses with a takedown attempt
and Franklin counters with a three punch combo that has vitamiinia backing up. vitamiinia nods at Franklin to acknowledge the strikes.
Franklin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and vitamiinia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Franklin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
vitamiinia looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Franklin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst vitamiinia is controlling him.
vitamiinia looking to pass the guard.
vitamiinia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Franklin wants to sweep here but vitamiinia controlling him for the moment.
Entista vitamiinia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
vitamiinia dodges the punch combination from Franklin.
Franklin throws a nice looking combination but vitamiinia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Franklin falls off balance throwing a combination
and vitamiinia counters with a head kick.
Franklin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Franklin misses with a two punch combination.
vitamiinia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Franklin misses with a double jab
and vitamiinia counters with a three punch combo that has Franklin backing up. Franklin nods at vitamiinia to acknowledge the strikes.
Franklin misses with a combination
and vitamiinia counters with a big head kick but Franklin shrugs it off.
vitamiinia fails with a takedown attempt.
Rich Franklin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Entista vitamiinia.
Franklin misses with a combination
and vitamiinia counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Franklin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Franklin!
Franklin misses with the combination.
Franklin looks to land a combination. vitamiinia sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Franklin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
vitamiinia tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Franklin counters with a one-two to the body.
Franklin with a jab.
Franklin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Franklin closes the distance and clinches.
vitamiinia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
vitamiinia misses with a punch on the inside.
Franklin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
vitamiinia wants a takedown but no success here.
Franklin breaks the clinch.
Franklin throws a wild body kick that vitamiinia sees coming a mile off.
Franklin misses with a few strikes there.
vitamiinia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Franklin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
vitamiinia has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Franklin.
Franklin misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rich Franklin.
I think Franklin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Franklin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Odegard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gunnar Odegard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin James!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James looks to land a combination but Odegard avoids it well.
Odegard wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
Odegard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Odegard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Odegard tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
James stuns Odegard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Odegard tries to score a power double leg takedown but James sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Odegard somewhat.
Nice defenses there by Odegard.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Odegard tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
James misses with a double jab.
Odegard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kevin James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James moves into range and connects with a jab.
Odegard moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
Odegard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James lunges at Odegard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Odegard's hand.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
James throws a shot from downtown. Odegard moves away and avoids it.
Odegard closes the distance and clinches.
Odegard lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Odegard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
A shot in the inside from Odegard.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James tries to break the clinch but Odegard is controlling the position.
Odegard lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Odegard takes a shot to the head.
Odegard misses with some punches.
Odegard has James pressed against the cage, preventing James from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
James blocks an uppercut.
Odegard lands a body punch.
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Odegard slips under a jab.
James scores with a hook to the body. Odegard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Odegard was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a hook.
James lands with a nice body punch.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Odegard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for James.
Odegard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
Odegard walks into a jab.
Odegard fails in his attempt to clinch.
James getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A left lands for James.
James works Odegard's body with a nice hook.
James connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Odegard momentarily.
James throws a hook to the side of Odegard's head but Odegard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Odegard.
Odegard wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
Odegard ducks under a wild hook from James.
James looks to throw the jab but Odegard is out of range.
Odegard moves away from the strike by James.
Odegard walks into a straight right hand from James.
James throws a right and a left that Odegard avoids nicely.
James connects with the punch.
Odegard fails with an attempt to clinch.
James throws a good cross that connects.
Odegard moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
Odegard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Odegard tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kevin James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from James misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin James dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
James throws a shot from downtown. Odegard moves away and avoids it.
Odegard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Odegard fails in his attempt to clinch.
James works over Odegard's head and body with a nice combination.
A big left from James misses.
James connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Odegard tries to clinch there but James circles away.
Odegard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James looks to land a combination. Odegard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Odegard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Odegard stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows James to get to his feet.
James scores with a jab to the body.
James is breathing heavily.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Odegard's shoulder, as Odegard tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odegard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James, pushing him back against the cage.
Odegard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
James tries to circle away but Odegard has him pinned against the cage.
James lands a nice uppercut.
Odegard misses with the head strike.
Odegard prevents James from breaking the clinch.
James can't break the clinch.
James is trying to force a seperation but Odegard has the dominant position.
Odegard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Odegard misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Odegard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Odegard won't allow it.
James working hard to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Odegard.
Odegard stalling the fight.
James is trying to break the clinch but Odegard is controlling him.
Odegard prevents a body shot from James.
A head punch on the inside from Odegard fails to land.
Odegard dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Odegard can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odegard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
Odegard misses with some punches.
James being controlled against the cage.
Odegard tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Odegard back against the cage.
Odegard throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
James wants to break the clinch but can't.
Odegard misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Odegard struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
James is trying to break free.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Odegard has James pressed against the cage, preventing James from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
James pushes Odegard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Odegard swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Odegard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Odegard backwards.
James is trying to break free.
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 Gunnar Odegard will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Odegard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
James throws a series of punches but Odegard moves out of range.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James throws a nice looking combination but Odegard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kevin James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - James coming out on top.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Odegard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Odegard tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Odegard.
Odegard wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
Odegard needs to keep his hands up - James had a free shot at his head there.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Odegard's head backwards.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Horrible takedown by Odegard or perhaps it was just good defense by James which made him look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Odegard is defended easily by James.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odegard is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James works over Odegard's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Gunnar Odegard has been cut.
Odegard wants to clinch.
Odegard wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Odegard tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
Odegard tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
James lands a jab.
James looks to land a left hand but Odegard moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Odegard manages to avoid it.
Odegard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Odegard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Odegard tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Odegard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gunnar Odegard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Odegard tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
Odegard wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Odegard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James with a hook.
Odegard closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Odegard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Odegard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Odegard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Odegard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
Odegard moves away from the strike by James.
James stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and James wants it to stay on the feet.
James misses with an uppercut.
Odegard slips a straight right by James.
Odegard tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Odegard doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
James misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Odegard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James throws a lazy right hand but Odegard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Odegard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James sizes up Odegard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Odegard fails with a takedown attempt.
Odegard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James throws the left hand but Odegard avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think James 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin James!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julle Bulle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordy Domino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julle Bulle is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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195 lbs
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209 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Julle Bulle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gordy Domino!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Domino.
It looks like Julle Bulle has been cut.
Domino misses with a body shot.
Domino throws a jab when Bulle was well out of range.
Domino missing with a left hand there. Bulle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bulle slips under a jab from Domino.
Domino circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Bulle tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Domino wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gordy Domino!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hawaiian Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heide Schielerenzauern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schielerenzauern is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rammstein - Ich Will. Hawaiian Assassin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Heide Schielerenzauern's chin.
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hawaiian Assassin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Heide Schielerenzauern!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assassin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Assassin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Schielerenzauern as he jumps to the side.
Schielerenzauern feints and as Assassin raises his hands in defense, Schielerenzauern changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Schielerenzauern has gone for a leg lock! Assassin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Schielerenzauern's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Assassin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Assassin wanted to stand there but Schielerenzauern had control of the position.
Assassin throws a big right hand that misses.
Schielerenzauern is looking for a triangle but Assassin pushes his legs off easily.
Schielerenzauern looks gassed!
Schielerenzauern is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Assassin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Schielerenzauern's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schielerenzauern wants to control the position but Assassin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Schielerenzauern really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Assassin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schielerenzauern taking some punishment here, with Assassin in his half guard.
Assassin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Assassin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Assassin is working for a kimura but Schielerenzauern is defending it quite comfortably.
Assassin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Schielerenzauern with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Assassin lands a nice short elbow.
Assassin lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Assassin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Schielerenzauern is rocked!
Assassin drops an elbow to the side of Schielerenzauern's head.
Schielerenzauern is still in real trouble! Can Assassin finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assassin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Assassin 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schielerenzauern is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Assassin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Assassin seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Schielerenzauern is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hawaiian Assassin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saku Saku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Jantunen (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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Saku Saku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaakko Jantunen!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saku throws a wild body kick that Jantunen sees coming a mile off.
Jantunen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saku sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jantunen somewhat.
Saku tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to de liver by Saku. Beautiful body shot.
Saku looks to land a left hand but Jantunen moved out of range nicely.
Saku thumps Jantunen with a low kick.
Jantunen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jantunen looks gassed!
Saku swings for the body but Jantunen moves out of range.
Saku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jantunen.
Saku's corner calls for a 1-2. Saku obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Saku could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Saku scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saku lands with a nice body kick.
Jantunen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Jaakko Jantunen has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Saku.
Saku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saku goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Saku scores with a spinning back kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Saku.
Jantunen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saku throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Saku.
Saku lands with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jantunen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saku.
Saku throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jantunen.
Saku lands a nice looking body kick.
Good leg kick by Saku there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jantunen takes one to the chin there.
Jantunen walks into a left hand.
Jantunen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saku finds it's way round the side to connect with Jantunen's head.
Jantunen is rocked!
Saku lands with a nice body punch.
Jantunen is still on wobbly legs! Can Saku finish him?
Saku lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jantunen seems to have recovered his senses.
Saku thuds his shin into the meat of Jantunen's side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jantunen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saku can pounce on him.
Saku with a jab.
Saku scores with a nice strike.
Good standup being displayed there by Saku as he connects with a hook.
Jantunen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Saku throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saku scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That has opened up Jaakko Jantunen's cut even more.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Saku! Jantunen is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saku Saku!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Bison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Page Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Page Black is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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202 lbs
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203 lbs
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BJJ White 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ramon Bison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Page Black!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Bison. That snapped Black's head back.
Bison throws a series of punches but Black moves out of range.
Black throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Ramon Bison has been cut.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Black has eaten all the pies!
Black lands a big head kick that sends Bison tumbling to the mat! Black takes a step backwards and waves Bison back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bison is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black slips a straight right by Bison.
Oh Bison is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bison throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bison seems to have got his legs back now.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bison.
Bison misses with an uppercut.
Black cracks Bison with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bison looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Black finish him?
Black connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Bison out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Page Black!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ichigo Kurosagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lalli Jaakonpoika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurosagi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Not Afraid. Lalli Jaakonpoika has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ichigo Kurosagi's chin.
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184 lbs
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184 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ichigo Kurosagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lalli Jaakonpoika!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurosagi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jaakonpoika tries to clinch but Kurosagi is having none of it.
Jaakonpoika wants to clinch.
Jaakonpoika plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jaakonpoika wants to clinch up but Kurosagi keeps it at a distance.
Lalli Jaakonpoika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaakonpoika throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jaakonpoika tries to clinch up but Kurosagi circles away and keeps his distance.
Kurosagi scores with a takedown into Jaakonpoika's guard.
Jaakonpoika keeping full guard, as Kurosagi tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurosagi with a nice head shot there.
Jaakonpoika is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kurosagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kurosagi is working hard here to advance position.
Kurosagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaakonpoika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosagi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kurosagi just content to control the position.
Jaakonpoika is trying to get back to his feet.
Kurosagi is looking to take a break and control but Jaakonpoika is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kurosagi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kurosagi trying to control the action but Jaakonpoika is working from the bottom.
Kurosagi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jaakonpoika is pushing Kurosagi's head away, looking to escape. Kurosagi manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No joy there for Jaakonpoika, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jaakonpoika doesn't manage to clinch there - Kurosagi circles away.
Jaakonpoika misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jaakonpoika tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kurosagi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jaakonpoika throws a series of punches but Kurosagi moves out of range.
Jaakonpoika tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kurosagi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jaakonpoika wants to clinch up but Kurosagi keeps it at a distance.
Jaakonpoika moves in looking to clinch but Kurosagi pushes him off.
No joy there for Jaakonpoika, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lalli Jaakonpoika is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaakonpoika wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosagi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kurosagi keeps the fight on the outside.
Kurosagi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jaakonpoika swivels and escapes.
Jaakonpoika pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kurosagi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jaakonpoika swivels and escapes.
Jaakonpoika misses with a low kick.
Jaakonpoika tries to clinch up.
Jaakonpoika will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jaakonpoika drives through and clinches with Kurosagi against the cage.
Jaakonpoika lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A body shot lands from Jaakonpoika.
Jaakonpoika prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichigo Kurosagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurosagi tries to score a body lock takedown but Jaakonpoika shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kurosagi has Jaakonpoika pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jaakonpoika manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kurosagi letting Jaakonpoika take a breather here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jaakonpoika obliges.
Kurosagi is breathing heavily.
Kurosagi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jaakonpoika gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jaakonpoika breaks from the clinch.
Kurosagi swats away the attempt to clinch by Jaakonpoika.
Kurosagi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jaakonpoika feints and then cracks Kurosagi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kurosagi down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jaakonpoika looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jaakonpoika doesn't manage to clinch there - Kurosagi circles away.
Jaakonpoika tries to clinch but Kurosagi moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lalli Jaakonpoika dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jaakonpoika lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jaakonpoika tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kurosagi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jaakonpoika tries to close the distance and clinch but Kurosagi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jaakonpoika tries to clinch there but Kurosagi circles away.
Good leg kick by Jaakonpoika there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jaakonpoika drives through and clinches with Kurosagi against the cage.
Jaakonpoika lands with a light punch inside.
Jaakonpoika lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kurosagi has Jaakonpoika pressed against the cage, preventing Jaakonpoika from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jaakonpoika prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kurosagi has Jaakonpoika pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jaakonpoika manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kurosagi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kurosagi looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichigo Kurosagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaakonpoika prevents the takedown attempt.
Jaakonpoika lands an elbow just above Kurosagi 's eye.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kurosagi is working for takedown but Jaakonpoika is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jaakonpoika stops a takedown attempt from Kurosagi.
Jaakonpoika breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Jaakonpoika misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaakonpoika misses with a few strikes there.
Kurosagi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jaakonpoika wants to clinch.
Jaakonpoika takes the fight into the clinch.
Kurosagi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jaakonpoika pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jaakonpoika digs a right hand underneath Kurosagi's ribcage. Kurosagi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jaakonpoika breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kurosagi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jaakonpoika moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jaakonpoika looks to land a combination but Kurosagi avoids it well.
Horrible takedown by Kurosagi or perhaps it was just good defense by Jaakonpoika which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaakonpoika fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jaakonpoika is looking to clinch.
Jaakonpoika tries to clinch there but Kurosagi circles away.
Kurosagi fails to land the takedown.
Lalli Jaakonpoika is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jaakonpoika is looking to land body kicks.
Jaakonpoika tries to close the distance and clinch but Kurosagi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kurosagi keeps the fight on the outside.
Jaakonpoika lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kurosagi circles away quickly and effectively.
Kurosagi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jaakonpoika throws a series of punches but Kurosagi avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaakonpoika fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kurosagi swats away the attempt to clinch by Jaakonpoika.
Kurosagi swats away the attempt to clinch by Jaakonpoika.
A nice combination there by Jaakonpoika.
Kurosagi keeps the fight on the outside.
Kurosagi swats away the attempt to clinch by Jaakonpoika.
Kurosagi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jaakonpoika sprawls well. Jaakonpoika wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kurosagi gets slowly back to his feet.
Jaakonpoika wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaakonpoika wants to clinch.
Kurosagi fails with a takedown attempt.
Jaakonpoika swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jaakonpoika fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jaakonpoika chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jaakonpoika fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jaakonpoika wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lalli Jaakonpoika showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jaakonpoika throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaakonpoika tries to clinch but Kurosagi is having none of it.
Jaakonpoika is looking to slow Kurosagi down with leg kicks.
Kurosagi avoids the head kick by Jaakonpoika.
Jaakonpoika throws a sloppy head kick and Kurosagi moves out of range easily.
Kurosagi keeps the fight on the outside.
Lalli Jaakonpoika seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kurosagi circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaakonpoika wants to clinch up but Kurosagi keeps it at a distance.
Jaakonpoika shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jaakonpoika doesn't manage to clinch there - Kurosagi circles away.
Jaakonpoika fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaakonpoika stalks Kurosagi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kurosagi's face. Kurosagi staggers backwards, shaken.
Jaakonpoika doesn't manage to clinch there - Kurosagi circles away.
Jaakonpoika throws a series of punches but Kurosagi moves out of range.
Jaakonpoika lands a jab to Kurosagi's midsection.
Jaakonpoika clinches.
Kurosagi tries to score a body lock takedown but Jaakonpoika shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jaakonpoika lands a hook that snaps the head of Kurosagi backwards.
Kurosagi gets underhooks to prevent Jaakonpoika's takedown attempt.
Jaakonpoika is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kurosagi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jaakonpoika to the mat. Jaakonpoika regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jaakonpoika wants to stand and escape but Kurosagi is having none of it.
Kurosagi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jaakonpoika takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jaakonpoika keeping full guard, as Kurosagi tries to pass.
Kurosagi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kurosagi trying to control the pace.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kurosagi working Jaakonpoika over with strikes.
Kurosagi is looking to take a break and control but Jaakonpoika is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosagi is really struggling to control Jaakonpoika but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kurosagi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jaakonpoika is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jaakonpoika on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kurosagi wants to take a breather but Jaakonpoika is having none of it.
Jaakonpoika pushes Kurosagi off and gets back to his feet.
Jaakonpoika fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jaakonpoika tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kurosagi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kurosagi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jaakonpoika goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kurosagi is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaakonpoika throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kurosagi.
Oh Kurosagi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jaakonpoika throws a head kick but Kurosagi moves out of range.
Kurosagi seems to have got his legs back now.
Jaakonpoika stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jaakonpoika wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaakonpoika misses with a few strikes there.
Jaakonpoika wants to clinch.
Jaakonpoika wants to clinch.
Jaakonpoika wants to clinch up but Kurosagi keeps it at a distance.
Jaakonpoika doesn't manage to clinch there - Kurosagi circles away.
Kurosagi swats away the attempt to clinch by Jaakonpoika.
Jaakonpoika misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jaakonpoika looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jaakonpoika tries to clinch there but Kurosagi circles away.
Jaakonpoika tries to clinch but Kurosagi moves out of range.
Jaakonpoika fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kurosagi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jaakonpoika can pounce on him.
Jaakonpoika tries to clinch but Kurosagi is having none of it.
Jaakonpoika keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichigo Kurosagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaakonpoika is looking to clinch.
Jaakonpoika tries to clinch but Kurosagi is having none of it.
Ichigo Kurosagi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lalli Jaakonpoika is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kurosagi keeps the fight on the outside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lalli Jaakonpoika comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jaakonpoika 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lalli Jaakonpoika!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chung Leoara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chung Leoara 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Justin Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chung Leoara!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leoara blocks a leg kick.
Ryan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Leoara is pushing Ryan's head away, looking to escape. Ryan manages to hold on to the position though.
Ryan taking a break here but Leoara is having none of it and regains half guard.
Leoara pushes Ryan off looking to stand but Ryan dives back in and keeps control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leoara can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ryan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Leoara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Leoara with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ryan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ryan.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Leoara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leoara is looking to stand up but Ryan isn't so interested in that idea.
Leoara keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Leoara tries to clinch up but Ryan circles away and keeps his distance.
Ryan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ryan looks to clinch
and Leoara counters with a nice double leg into half 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!
Ryan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ryan tries to clinch but Leoara moves away
and Leoara counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ryan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leoara trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan trying to control the position.
Leoara stopping the sweep attempt from Ryan.
Leoara trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Ryan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Leoara thows a big elbow that misses.
Leoara works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ryan is trying to maintain the position but Leoara is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ryan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Leoara counters with a single leg into guard. Ryan didn't expect that.
Leoara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leoara stays in close to Ryan's body and controls the position.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Leoara from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chung Leoara dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Leoara doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ryan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Leoara wants to stand and escape but Ryan is having none of it.
Ryan advances position into side control!
Leoara is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ryan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan moves into full mount!
Ryan looking to control but Leoara is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ryan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Leoara to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Leoara shrugs it off.
Ryan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Leoara manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leoara is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ryan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan taking a breather here.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Leoara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Justin Ryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leoara is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ryan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ryan advances to full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan looking to control but Leoara is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Leoara trying desperately to get to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan lands a heavy elbow.
Leoara is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ryan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ryan is really struggling to control Leoara but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ryan landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leoara squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ryan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ryan throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Leoara wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Ryan has control of Leoara's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Leoara regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ryan sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Ryan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Leoara closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ryan counters with a takedown into side control.
Leoara is trying to escape the position but Ryan is controlling the position.
Leoara is pushing Ryan's head away, looking to escape. Ryan manages to hold on to the position though.
Ryan wants to take a breather but Leoara manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ryan.
Ryan won't allow Leoara to get back to his feet.
Leoara keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leoara is looking to stand up but Ryan isn't so interested in that idea.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt
and Leoara counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Leoara.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leoara controlling from the top position.
Ryan 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.
Leoara must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leoara wants to pass the guard but Ryan is keeping the position.
Ryan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Leoara looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leoara missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Leoara is looking to work some ground and pound but Ryan has wrist control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Leoara tries to clinch but Ryan is having none of it.
Leoara shoots in and bounces Ryan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ryan is trying to keep Leoara in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leoara looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Leoara wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chung Leoara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Leoara 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chung Leoara!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Uriel Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Jones (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Uriel Angel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Xavier Jones!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones is looking to clinch but Angel is avoiding it.
Jones looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones throws a right and a left that Angel avoids nicely.
Angel moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Angel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Angel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Angel closes the distance and clinches.
Angel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Angel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Angel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Angel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Angel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Angel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Angel can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angel works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
Angel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Angel decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jones to his feet.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Angel clinches up against the cage.
Angel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Xavier Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Angel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jones napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Angel is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Angel has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Angel has a takedown stuffed.
Angel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uriel Angel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Angel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Angel looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Angel counters with an outside leg kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Angel.
Angel is staying tight to Jones's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Angel decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jones to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Angel.
Angel thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angel clinches up against the cage.
Angel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Angel.
Angel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Angel lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
A frustrated look appears on Angel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Angel.
Angel lands an elbow inside.
Angel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Angel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Angel lands a body punch.
Angel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Angel throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriel Angel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Angel clinches with his opponent.
Angel gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Angel lands a left hand.
Angel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Angel moves into the clinch.
Angel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Angel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Angel wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Angel throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Angel stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Angel feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angel wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones is working an open guard so Angel takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Angel. Angel obviously looking to wear him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Angel.
Angel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Angel closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Angel.
Angel presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Angel is working Jones over against the cage.
Angel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Angel.
Angel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Angel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angel moves into the clinch successfully.
Angel misses with an elbow strike.
Angel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Angel breaks from the clinch.
Angel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Uriel Angel is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Angel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Angel lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Angel gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Angel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Angel on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short left from Angel.
Angel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Angel fails to land the takedown.
Angel dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Angel's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uriel Angel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Angel cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
Angel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Angel rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Angel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Angel manages to break the clinch.
Uriel Angel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch
and Angel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Angel. Angel gets slowly back to his feet.
Angel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Angel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Angel getting side control.
Angel trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Angel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Angel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Angel trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriel Angel dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Angel.
Angel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Angel lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Horrible takedown by Angel or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
No joy there for Angel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Angel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Angel clinches.
Angel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Angel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Angel counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jones's guard now.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Angel is aware though and is defending well.
Angel gets to his feet. Jones looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Angel counters with a one-two to the body.
Angel gets a clinch.
Angel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Angel manages to break the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Angel.
Angel throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Angel wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is being controlled here.
Angel looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jones is avoiding damage well.
Angel tries to advance to mount but Jones denies him.
Jones dodges the ground and pound from Angel.
Angel decides to stand back up. Angel steps back and let's Jones get back to his feet.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Angel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Angel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working an open guard so Angel takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Angel, right into the meat.
Angel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Angel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Uriel Angel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Angel thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Angel content just to control the position here.
Angel punching from mount but Jones doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to try and get back to his feet.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Angel's attempts to control the action.
Angel landing strikes from the mount and Jones is in trouble!
Angel lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Angel with shots to the head and body - Jones looks very uncomfortable down there.
Angel tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xavier Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uriel Angel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Angel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uriel Angel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Angel 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uriel Angel!
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