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AFN.5 Pierre v Gracius PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Khalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Swanson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Andrew Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mamed Khalidov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson gets a double leg takedown into Khalidov's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Khalidov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Swanson is looking to work some ground and pound but Khalidov has wrist control.
Swanson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Khalidov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Swanson has Khalidov in his guard.
Swanson working for submissions but it's allowed Khalidov to get to half guard.
Khalidov is looking for a kimura here.
Swanson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khalidov pulls his head out easily.
Swanson wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson is breathing heavily.
Khalidov works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidov fails to take his opponent's back.
Khalidov prevents Swanson from getting the reversal.
Khalidov looking for a guillotine from mount but Swanson is having none of it.
Khalidov has hold of Swanson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Swanson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Khalidov working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Swanson looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Khalidov! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mamed Khalidov!
Our winner, Mamed Khalidov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Sorrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luda Chris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sorrow comes into the arena with Harvester of Sorrow blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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162 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnny Sorrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luda Chris!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chris scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chris misses with a jab to the body
and Sorrow counters with a takedown into side control.
Chris stops Sorrow from passing to mount.
Sorrow lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Chris struggling a bit here.
Sorrow landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Chris tries to bench press Sorrow off him but Sorrow keeps the position.
Chris trying to remain calm as Sorrow controls from the top position.
Sorrow working the head with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sorrow is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chris is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sorrow scores with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorrow working the head with strikes.
Chris trying to remain calm as Sorrow controls from the top position.
Sorrow landing strikes.
Chris being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chris taking a bit of punishment here - Sorrow scoring with strikes.
Chris is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sorrow is controlling him well.
Sorrow scoring with punches from side control.
Chris is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorrow cracks Chris with a big right hand but Chris just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chris is looking for a sweep.
Sorrow is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Chris is trying to escape and Sorrow transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Chris is forced to tap! Nice work there by Sorrow! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Sorrow!
A relieved looking Johnny Sorrow thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Giannacopulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kotaro Fuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kotaro Fuma will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jake Giannacopulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kotaro Fuma!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giannacopulos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jake Giannacopulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuma looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Giannacopulos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fuma swivels and escapes.
Giannacopulos looks to score with a jab to the body but Fuma is just out of range.
Giannacopulos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Giannacopulos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Giannacopulos controls the position.
Giannacopulos has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nice sprawl there from Fuma as Giannacopulos shoots in.
Giannacopulos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip 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!
Giannacopulos decides to stand and escape the position.
Giannacopulos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fuma on his heels. He'll look to pass Fuma's guard now, I'm sure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giannacopulos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Giannacopulos gets to his feet. Fuma looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Giannacopulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fuma moves away.
Giannacopulos drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Giannacopulos moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Giannacopulos stands up and beckons Fuma to his feet.
Giannacopulos 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 two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Giannacopulos stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Giannacopulos dives in and grabs Fuma's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fuma pushes down on Giannacopulos's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Giannacopulos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fuma slaps away a takedown attempt from Giannacopulos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Giannacopulos shoots for a double leg takedown but Fuma sprawls well. He's pushed Giannacopulos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Giannacopulos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fuma counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Giannacopulos has a takedown stuffed.
Giannacopulos has his takedown stuffed
and Fuma counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuma has taken the fight to the clinch.
Giannacopulos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Giannacopulos jumps guard but Fuma stands there with Giannacopulos around his waist. Giannacopulos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Giannacopulos tries to pull guard but Fuma won't allow it.
Fuma can't break the clinch.
Giannacopulos tries to pull guard but Fuma holds him up against the cage and eventually Giannacopulos drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuma is trying to push Giannacopulos away but Giannacopulos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Giannacopulos fails to pull guard.
Giannacopulos tries to pull guard but Fuma forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fuma tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Giannacopulos just stands there and leans against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Giannacopulos tries to pull guard but Fuma won't allow it.
Giannacopulos is trying to pull guard but Fuma has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Giannacopulos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Giannacopulos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fuma tries to avoid it but Giannacopulos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fuma to the ground. Fuma escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fuma displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Giannacopulos.
Fuma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Giannacopulos shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Giannacopulos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Giannacopulos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fuma as he avoids it easily.
Fuma lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Giannacopulos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fuma to the mat! Fuma manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Giannacopulos 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.
Giannacopulos gets to his feet - Fuma follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giannacopulos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fuma as he jumps to the side.
Giannacopulos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Giannacopulos moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Giannacopulos has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Giannacopulos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fuma sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Giannacopulos somewhat.
Fuma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuma leaves Giannacopulos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Giannacopulos shoots in and gets a takedown into Fuma's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Giannacopulos decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fuma, up you get!
Giannacopulos thows a leg kick but Fuma checks it
and Fuma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Giannacopulos drives through with a takedown into guard.
Giannacopulos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giannacopulos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jake Giannacopulos.
Fuma stuffs the takedown attempt from Giannacopulos. Giannacopulos gets slowly back to his feet.
Jake Giannacopulos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuma stuffs the takedown.
Giannacopulos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Giannacopulos stands and steps away. Fuma gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Giannacopulos shoots in and drives through. Fuma sprawls well.
Giannacopulos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Giannacopulos tries for a takedown but Fuma circles away easily
and Fuma counters with a body kick that stops Giannacopulos in his tracks momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Giannacopulos tries for a takedown but Fuma circles away easily
so Fuma counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Giannacopulos dominated that second round.
That's time! Giannacopulos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Giannacopulos shoots in and drives through. Fuma sprawls well.
Giannacopulos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Giannacopulos decides to stand up, so the ref orders Fuma to his feet.
Giannacopulos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fuma can do to turn this around?
Giannacopulos shoots in but no luck this time.
Giannacopulos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Giannacopulos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fuma slaps away a takedown attempt from Giannacopulos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Giannacopulos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Giannacopulos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giannacopulos stands up out of the half guard.
Giannacopulos shoots in but Fuma avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Giannacopulos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fuma trying to remain calm as Giannacopulos controls from the top position.
Fuma is pushing Giannacopulos's head away, looking to escape. Giannacopulos manages to hold on to the position though.
Giannacopulos stands up.
Giannacopulos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fuma's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Giannacopulos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Giannacopulos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Giannacopulos stands and steps away. Fuma gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Giannacopulos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fuma manages to avoid it.
Giannacopulos feints and as Fuma raises his hands in defense, Giannacopulos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Giannacopulos postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giannacopulos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Giannacopulos stands up and waves to Fuma to follow him.
Giannacopulos shoots in for a double leg but Fuma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fuma gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Giannacopulos controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giannacopulos stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fuma stuffs the takedown attempt from Giannacopulos. Giannacopulos gets slowly back to his feet.
Jake Giannacopulos is winning the standup battle so far.
Fuma stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fuma wants it to stay on the feet.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Giannacopulos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fuma counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kotaro Fuma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Giannacopulos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fuma is trying to break the clinch but Giannacopulos has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Giannacopulos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Giannacopulos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Giannacopulos!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaito Saruwatari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saruwatari has chosen Andrea Bocelli - Time To Say Goodbye as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Thomas has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Kaito Saruwatari is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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214 lbs
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ray Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kaito Saruwatari!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Ray Thomas has been cut.
Saruwatari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut lands for Saruwatari. That snapped Thomas's head back.
Thomas shoots in and drives through. Saruwatari sprawls well.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Saruwatari lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kaito Saruwatari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ray Thomas's cut is getting worse.
Saruwatari pushes Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Saruwatari pushes Thomas against the cage. Saruwatari is working some dirty boxing. Saruwatari pushes off with a quick right hook! Thomas goes down! Thomas tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Saruwatari moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaito Saruwatari!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kaito Saruwatari thanked Torment Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Cordo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takamoura Mamarou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mamarou has chosen R Kelly-World Greatest as his entrance music. Cordo has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. 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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207 lbs
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eddy Cordo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takamoura Mamarou!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamarou shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cordo defends it nicely.
Takamoura Mamarou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamarou shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cordo's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mamarou is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cordo is breathing heavily.
Mamarou drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mamarou jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mamarou lands a couple of elbows.
Mamarou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mamarou passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamarou drops an elbow to the side of Cordo's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamarou is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mamarou slips a nice elbow through Cordo's hands, connecting with Cordo's forehead.
Cordo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mamarou on the ground.
Mamarou thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mamarou maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Cordo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mamarou has cracked it and Cordo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mamarou!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takamoura Mamarou!
Takamoura Mamarou took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, [WOT] GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 ! for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sasmuki Lombardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Earl Sweatpants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lombardi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Uver world rush. Sweatpants is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Earl - Earl Sweatshirt. Sasmuki Lombardi has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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160 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sasmuki Lombardi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Earl Sweatpants!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombardi closes the distance and clinches.
Lombardi prevents Sweatpants from breaking the clinch.
Lombardi manages to break the clinch.
Lombardi throws a head kick that misses.
Lombardi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sweatpants, pushing him back against the cage.
Lombardi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sweatpants dodges an elbow strike from Lombardi.
Lombardi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lombardi closes the distance and clinches.
Lombardi working hard to break the clinch.
Lombardi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lombardi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lombardi throws an elbow but misses.
Sweatpants blocks an elbow strike from Lombardi.
Sweatpants avoiding damage as Lombardi throws knees to the body.
Lombardi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lombardi is trying to pull guard but Sweatpants turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lombardi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweatpants gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sweatpants accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lombardi is looking to stand back up but Sweatpants counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lombardi.
Sweatpants working over Lombardi with some ground and pound. Lombardi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sweatpants is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lombardi is looking to improve his position.
Sweatpants stops Lombardi from getting back to his feet.
Lombardi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lombardi is looking to improve his position.
Sweatpants looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lombardi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sweatpants wants to take a breather but Lombardi is having none of it.
Sweatpants passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sweatpants working Lombardi over with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sweatpants cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sweatpants landing strikes from the mount.
Lombardi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sweatpants on the ground.
Sweatpants has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lombardi's face.
Lombardi is rocked!
Sweatpants lands a big elbow - Lombardi is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Lombardi is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Earl Sweatpants!
A victorious Earl Sweatpants thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerzy Kosinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Johnny Chase has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Johnny Chase seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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194 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnny Chase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jerzy Kosinski!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chase shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kosinski pinned against the cage. Kosinski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jerzy Kosinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kosinski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kosinski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chase looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kosinski is fending him off so far but Chase persists. Nope, Kosinski circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosinski lands a body shot.
Kosinski clobbers Chase with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kosinski misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kosinski.
Kosinski scores with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Kosinski. Those never looked like landing.
Kosinski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kosinski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kosinski misses with a wild body shot.
Kosinski looks to throw the jab but Chase is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosinski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kosinski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chase manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kosinski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chase moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chase tries for a takedown but Kosinski circles away easily
and Kosinski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Chase. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kosinski lands a jab to Chase's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosinski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kosinski swinging wildly here.
Kosinski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chase's head.
No joy there for Kosinski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kosinski connects with a crisp jab.
Chase shoots in for a takedown but Kosinski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosinski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chase takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kosinski throws a shot to the body.
Kosinski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chase is breathing heavily.
Kosinski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kosinski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerzy Kosinski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chase on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big right from Kosinski misses.
Chase dodges the punch combination from Kosinski.
Kosinski misses with a wild combination.
Kosinski feints a jab promting Chase to slip. Kosinski then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chase slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jerzy Kosinski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kosinski avoids it really well and circles away.
Kosinski throws a series of strikes that have Chase backpedaling.
Kosinski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chase takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kosinski takes a swing at Chase's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chase on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kosinski scores with a jab to the body.
Kosinski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chase rather than just go for the knockout.
Kosinski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kosinski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chase decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kosinski's guard.
Chase drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chase jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kosinski wants to sweep here but Chase controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase drops back looking for a leg! Kosinski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kosinski manages to kick Chase off! Chase jumps back into Kosinski's guard.
Kosinski has his hands on Chase's head, controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kosinski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chase is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kosinski wants to stand up but Chase is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chase postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kosinski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chase, into his guard.
Kosinski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chase. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kosinski wants to get up but he can't break Chase's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerzy Kosinski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Chase's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Chase tries for a takedown but Kosinski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chase takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kosinski connects with a body shot.
Kosinski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kosinski scores with a one two! Chase had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Johnny Chase has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosinski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kosinski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosinski throws a series of punches but Chase moves out of range.
Kosinski works Chase's body with a nice hook.
Kosinski connects with a body shot that sends Chase's belly button to the back.
Kosinski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kosinski tries to bum rush Chase with a series of wild strikes but Chase uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kosinski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kosinski misses with a series of wild punches.
Kosinski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chase takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kosinski misses with a two punch combination.
Kosinski throws a right hand that Chase ducks under and follows up with a left that Chase also avoids with ease.
Kosinski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Kosinski both land. Nice combination.
Kosinski lands a head shot.
Chase dodges the punch combination from Kosinski.
Kosinski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chase under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosinski throws a nice looking combination but Chase bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chase looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kosinski lands with a hook. Chase tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right-left combo lands from Kosinski.
Johnny Chase has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jerzy Kosinski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Kosinski misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerzy Kosinski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kosinski 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 25:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerzy Kosinski!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Julle Theamazing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junko Hatoru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Julle Theamazing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Junko Hatoru!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theamazing scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Theamazing with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hatoru to score with a decent uppercut.
Hatoru slips a jab and a cross from Theamazing.
Theamazing misses with a double jab.
Hatoru throws a head kick but Theamazing moves out of range.
Theamazing stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Theamazing wants it to stay on the feet.
Theamazing misses with a wild body shot.
Hatoru throws out a loose jab but Theamazing uses good head movement to avoid it.
Theamazing throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hatoru.
Theamazing throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hatoru counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hatoru wants to control but Theamazing is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatoru throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Theamazing to regain full guard.
Hatoru trying to control the position from guard on top but Theamazing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hatoru accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Theamazing can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hatoru controls the pace.
Hatoru throws a big elbow that misses.
Hatoru postures up in Theamazing's guard and throws a big left but Theamazing blocks it.
Hatoru wants to control from the top but Theamazing keeps moving.
Theamazing wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatoru wants to control from the top but Theamazing keeps moving.
Hatoru works over Theamazing with some ground and pound from guard.
Hatoru looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hatoru passes Theamazing's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Theamazing avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hatoru.
Theamazing trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatoru content to control rather than advance.
Theamazing blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hatoru.
Hatoru is keen to just control but Theamazing is a slippery customer.
Hatoru missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hatoru works his way into full mount!
Hatoru raining down hammerfists from mount.
It looks like Julle Theamazing has been cut.
Hatoru can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Theamazing is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hatoru cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Theamazing is wriggling around trying to escape.
Theamazing is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hatoru has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hatoru controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hatoru wants to control the pace but Theamazing is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Theamazing wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junko Hatoru dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julle Theamazing's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Theamazing misses with a few strikes there.
Theamazing catches Hatoru with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hatoru misses with an uppercut.
Theamazing jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Theamazing needs to keep his hands up - Hatoru had a free shot at his head there.
Theamazing misses the shot to the body.
Theamazing fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hatoru manages to avoid it.
Hatoru connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Theamazing paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Julle Theamazing is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theamazing moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Theamazing looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatoru is just out of range.
A punch combination from Theamazing misses.
The fighters circling - Theamazing throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Theamazing lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hatoru fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice body punch from Hatoru.
Theamazing fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hatoru shoots for a double leg takedown but Theamazing sprawls well. He's pushed Hatoru's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatoru looks to land a combination but Theamazing avoids it well.
Hatoru clinches up against the cage.
Theamazing wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hatoru has him pressed against the cage.
Hatoru keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Theamazing's efforts to push away.
Hatoru with a knee to the head.
Hatoru trying to land knees to the body.
Hatoru is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Theamazing is defending well for now.
Hatoru lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatoru lands an elbow just above Theamazing 's eye.
Hatoru unloads a knee to the mid-section. Theamazing lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hatoru looking for a takedown.
Theamazing has had enough of the clinch but Hatoru keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatoru landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Theamazing wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hatoru has him pressed against the cage.
Theamazing wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Theamazing takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hatoru working Theamazing over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hatoru lands a good knee to the midsection. Theamazing won't want to take too many of those.
Theamazing tries for a takedown but Hatoru manages to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Hatoru.
Hatoru throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Theamazings head.
Hatoru makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hatoru has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Theamazing clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatoru working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatoru throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Hatoru is not going to allow Theamazing to sit and survive in this position.
Hatoru somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Hatoru somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Hatoru wants to control but Theamazing manages to buck him off and is now in Hatoru's guard! Nice work there by Theamazing!
Theamazing has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hatoru is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junko Hatoru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Julle Theamazing's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hatoru pushes Theamazing up against the cage in a clinch.
Theamazing prevents a body shot from Hatoru.
Hatoru is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Theamazing is defending well for now.
Hatoru misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Theamazing.
Theamazing managing to block the knees to the body from Hatoru.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hatoru obliges.
Hatoru tries to land a knee to the head but Theamazing blocks with his arms.
Hatoru is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Theamazing is defending well for now.
Theamazing takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hatoru lands a hook that snaps the head of Theamazing backwards.
Junko Hatoru seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hatoru crunches a lovely knee into Theamazing's ribcage.
Hatoru tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Theamazing avoids it.
Theamazing prevents a body shot from Hatoru.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatoru misses with a knee to the head.
Theamazing is looking to break free of the clinch but Hatoru has double underhooks.
Hatoru tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Theamazing avoids it.
Hatoru misses with a punch to the body.
Hatoru is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hatoru is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Theamazing is defending well for now.
Hatoru is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Theamazing is defending well for now.
Theamazing is trying to push Hatoru away but Hatoru has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hatoru gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Theamazing regains guard.
Hatoru working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hatoru trying to control the position from guard on top but Theamazing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hatoru working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatoru throws a big right hand that misses.
Hatoru throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hatoru is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatoru loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hatoru controlling from the top position.
Hatoru throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatoru scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hatoru scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hatoru trying to control the position from guard on top but Theamazing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hatoru prevents Theamazing from getting back to his feet.
Hatoru throws a big right hand that misses.
Hatoru has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hatoru trying to control the position from guard on top but Theamazing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Theamazing working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hatoru is pushing down on Theamazing's leg trying to pass to half guard. Theamazing is fighting to maintain full guard but Hatoru has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ground and pound from Hatoru.
Hatoru with the ground and pound but Theamazing uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hatoru trying to control the position from guard on top but Theamazing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Theamazing wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatoru throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Theamazing was covering up waiting for the punch and Hatoru finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Julle Theamazing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hatoru connects with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junko Hatoru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hatoru 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 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junko Hatoru!
Junko Hatoru seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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FIGHT
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaius Garcius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Garcius's choice of entrance music: Operation Ground and Pound. The key to victory for Nick Pierre has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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186 lbs
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184 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaius Garcius!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcius misses with a takedown attempt - Pierre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Garcius shoots in for a takedown but Pierre shows good takedown defense.
Pierre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garcius tries to avoid it but Pierre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garcius to the ground. Garcius escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Garcius looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nick Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaius Garcius.
Garcius falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pierre counters with a nice double leg into side control. Garcius won't be happy with that.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pierre throws an elbow but Garcius slips to the side and avoids it well.
Pierre trying to control the action but Garcius is working from the bottom.
Pierre works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pierre looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pierre creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Garcius sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre working the head with strikes.
Pierre in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Pierre landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ground and pound from Pierre seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Pierre working the ground and pound.
Garcius tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garcius avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pierre.
Pierre landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierre looks up at the clock and then as Garcius takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pierre smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Garcius defending against the ground and pound.
Pierre is trying to ground and pound but Garcius uses the momentary lack of control by Pierre to regain half guard.
Pierre 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.
Garcius wants to improve his position but Pierre is controlling well.
Pierre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garcius is just riding it out for now. Pierre eventually gives up the hold.
Pierre slips a nice elbow through Garcius's hands, connecting with Garcius's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garcius's head.
Garcius taking some punishment here, with Pierre in his half guard.
Pierre is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pierre lands a nice short elbow.
Pierre drops an elbow to the side of Garcius's head.
Pierre winds up and cracks Garcius with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Garcius can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre is trying to work for a kimura but Garcius is defending well.
Garcius is staying active underneath Pierre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcius trying to control but Pierre postures up.
Pierre drops an elbow to the side of Garcius's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pierre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garcius defending well though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garcius manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Pierre dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pierre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Garcius circles away.
Garcius closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pierre's guard.
Nick Pierre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garcius is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Garcius passes Pierre's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pierre actively working from the bottom here.
Pierre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Garcius's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Garcius's back!
Garcius covering up well and avoiding damage.
Pierre missing with punches from the back.
Pierre is landing with strikes. Garcius can't take much more of this.
Garcius wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Garcius is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pierre landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pierre with good strikes from the mount here!
It looks like Jaius Garcius has been cut.
Poor strikes thrown by Pierre there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Pierre working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pierre throwing strikes but Garcius recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Garcius is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre stalling.
Pierre throwing shots but Garcius is blocking nicely.
Pierre looks to land a strike but Garcius avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Pierre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Garcius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Garcius keeping moving, preventing Pierre from controlling successfully.
Pierre postures up in Garcius's guard and throws a big left but Garcius blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pierre with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pierre with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Garcius controlling Pierre's posture.
Pierre throws an elbow that misses. Garcius uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pierre's guard. Nice move by Garcius!
Garcius connects with a couple of short punches.
Pierre throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Garcius is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garcius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garcius chips away with some ground and pound.
Garcius avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcius passes into half guard.
Garcius prevents Pierre from improving his position.
Pierre on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Garcius.
Pierre tries to roll over but Garcius keeps him under control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garcius working the head and body with strikes.
Garcius working over Pierre with some ground and pound. Pierre looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Garcius seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Garcius lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Pierre dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaius Garcius's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Pierre tries to clinch but Garcius is having none of it.
Jaius Garcius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcius shoots for a takedown but Pierre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Garcius shoots in but Pierre avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Garcius with that takedown attempt.
Nick Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaius Garcius.
Garcius closes the distance and clinches up with Pierre, looking for a takedown. Garcius pushes Pierre against the cage but Pierre circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Garcius drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pierre gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pierre actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcius is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Pierre reverses the position - he's now on top in Garcius's guard.
Pierre postures up and lands a big shot to Garcius's brow.
Pierre throws an elbow that misses. Garcius uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pierre's guard. Nice move by Garcius!
Pierre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garcius can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pierre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Garcius is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garcius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garcius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pierre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcius stands up over Pierre, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Garcius postures up and lands a big shot to Pierre's brow.
Garcius must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pierre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garcius is in close to Pierre's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Garcius lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Garcius postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Garcius distracts Pierre with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Garcius avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Garcius passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pierre is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Garcius asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcius working the body and head with strikes.
Garcius is chipping away with strikes.
Pierre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Garcius cracks Pierre with a big elbow.
Pierre is rocked!
Pierre tries to improve position but can't.
Oh Pierre is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garcius scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Pierre is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Garcius can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaius Garcius!
An out of breath Jaius Garcius thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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