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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Loid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chiang Kai Shek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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262 lbs
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262 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Harry Loid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chiang Kai Shek!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kai Shek lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kai Shek throws a head kick but Loid moves out of range.
Kai Shek throws a shot to the body.
Loid throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kai Shek's waist but Kai Shek gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Loid off to one side.
A lazy left from Kai Shek finds it's target.
Kai Shek works Loid's body with a nice hook.
Loid tries to clinch but Kai Shek moves out of range.
Nice cross by Kai Shek.
Loid moves in looking to clinch but Kai Shek pushes him off.
Kai Shek throws a right hand that Loid ducks under and follows up with a left that Loid also avoids with ease.
Kai Shek bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Loid's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kai Shek scores with a nice strike.
Kai Shek scores with a punch to the head.
Kai Shek stuffs the takedown attempt from Loid. Loid gets slowly back to his feet.
Kai Shek thuds his right hand into Loid's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai Shek looks for the body kick but Loid saw that one coming.
Kai Shek moves into the clinch.
Kai Shek misses with some punches.
Kai Shek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kai Shek connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kai Shek throws a series of strikes that have Loid backpedaling.
Loid is rocked!
Kai Shek throws an uppercut from hell that sends Loid clean off his feet! He's out cold! Kai Shek stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chiang Kai Shek!
After the big win, Chiang Kai Shek made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Global Empire MMA Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johan Perciwall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandar Aleksic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aleksic comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Barabe na adi rmx kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Aleksandar Aleksic is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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210 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johan Perciwall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aleksandar Aleksic!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aleksic has managed to clinch.
Perciwall avoiding damage as Aleksic throws knees to the body.
Perciwall wants to get back to striking at distance but Aleksic won't allow it.
Perciwall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aleksic has him pressed against the cage.
Perciwall wants to get back to striking at distance but Aleksic won't allow it.
Aleksic taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aleksic as Perciwall tries to tie him up.
Aleksic can't get the takedown.
Aleksic tries for a takedown but Perciwall manages to get underhooks.
Perciwall wants to get back to striking at distance but Aleksic won't allow it.
Aleksic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksic looking to throw knees to the head but Perciwall is blocking nicely.
Aleksic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johan Perciwall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandar Aleksic.
Aleksic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aleksic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Perciwall tenderised Aleksic's leg. Aleksic is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick from Perciwall lands but Aleksic takes it in his stride.
Aleksic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aleksic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aleksic is looking to clinch but Perciwall is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleksic throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perciwall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perciwall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aleksic looks gassed!
Aleksic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Aleksic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perciwall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aleksic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Perciwall tries to bum rush Aleksic with a series of wild strikes but Aleksic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Perciwall tries to clinch there but Aleksic circles away.
Aleksic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick by Aleksic misses
and Perciwall counters with a good low kick that Aleksic was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleksic misses with a double jab
and Perciwall counters with a body kick.
Aleksandar Aleksic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perciwall fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick lands from Perciwall that sends Aleksic to the canvas. Aleksic tries to scramble back to his feet but Perciwall brings him back down into side control.
It looks like Aleksandar Aleksic 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!
Perciwall tries to stand but Aleksic is controlling his head.
Perciwall working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perciwall wants to stand but Aleksic has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Perciwall wants to stand but Aleksic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Perciwall wants to stand and escape but instead Aleksic has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Perciwall is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Aleksic dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Perciwall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Aleksic's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Aleksic throws a shot from downtown. Perciwall moves away and avoids it.
Perciwall takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Aleksic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perciwall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aleksic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Aleksic stops Perciwall from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aleksic in particular looking to stall.
Perciwall wants to get back to his feet.
Perciwall is trying to escape back to his feet but Aleksic uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perciwall wants to get back to his feet but Aleksic is dominant here and he's now got Perciwall's back!
Perciwall looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Aleksic really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Perciwall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Perciwall wants to get back to his feet.
Aleksic is riding his opponent, not letting Perciwall buck him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleksic looking for the choke from the back.
Perciwall has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Aleksic controlling from the back.
Perciwall has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Aleksic manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Aleksic is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Perciwall up.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Aleksic controlling the positon.
Perciwall controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perciwall is trying to remain composed but Aleksic is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Perciwall is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Let's hope that Aleksic has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Perciwall is trying to get back to his feet but Aleksic has full control of the position and if anything, Perciwall has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aleksic lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Aleksic controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandar Aleksic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Aleksic's cut.
That's time! Perciwall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Perciwall throws a head kick that half lands.
Aleksic lands a head kick. Perciwall smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Aleksic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aleksic looks for a takedown but Perciwall sprawls well.
Aleksic moves in looking to clinch but Perciwall pushes him off.
Perciwall swats away the attempt to clinch by Aleksic.
Aleksic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aleksic is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perciwall lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Aleksic is looking to close the distance but Perciwall sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Aleksic crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Aleksic is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Johan Perciwall!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Morel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nipon Lunlana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Morel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Morel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nipon Lunlana!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lunlana.
Morel misses with a wild combination.
Lunlana throws an overhand right that lands on Morel's shoulder, as Morel tries to avoid the shot.
Lunlana connects with a high kick.
Morel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lunlana.
Lunlana swinging wildly here.
Morel misses with a wild combination.
Morel tries to bum rush Lunlana with a series of wild strikes but Lunlana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lunlana turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lunlana throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Morel.
Lunlana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lunlana throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lunlana misses with a body shot.
Lunlana throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lunlana dodges the punch combination from Morel.
Morel misses with a wild combination.
Lunlana lands a big head kick that sends Morel tumbling to the mat! Lunlana takes a step backwards and waves Morel back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Morel is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lunlana delivers a nice body kick.
Morel is breathing heavily.
Morel throws a right and a left that Lunlana avoids nicely.
Morel drops his hands momentarily and Lunlana needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Morel just on the top of the head. Morel drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Morel - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nipon Lunlana!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hiroyuki Saitou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will DeFrank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Hiroyuki Saitou has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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176 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroyuki Saitou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Will DeFrank!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeFrank throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Saitou lands a glancing blow to the side of DeFrank's head.
DeFrank shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saitou sprawls well. Saitou wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. DeFrank gets slowly back to his feet.
DeFrank thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeFrank takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
DeFrank fails in his attempt to clinch.
DeFrank tries to clinch but Saitou is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - DeFrank looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saitou scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Saitou shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. DeFrank eats them both and turns towards Saitou to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeFrank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saitou was well out of range. Poor timing from DeFrank.
Saitou clinches up with DeFrank and pushes him back against the cage.
Saitou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeFrank throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
DeFrank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saitou paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saitou keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
DeFrank tries to clinch up
and Saitou counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeFrank is looking to clinch but Saitou is avoiding it.
DeFrank thows a leg kick but Saitou checks it
and Saitou counters with a left and a right that stings DeFrank.
Saitou lands a left and a right that send DeFrank crashing to the mat, dazed. Saitou thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
DeFrank is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saitou goes for a small jab and connects. Now Saitou goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! DeFrank stumbles back but Saitou runs in with a huge uppercut knocking DeFrank to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if DeFrank will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hiroyuki Saitou!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Macconi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Gail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Joe Macconi has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Macconi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wayne Gail!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gail tries for a takedown but Macconi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Macconi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gail looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gail is trying to get back to half guard.
Macconi trying to control the position but Gail is working away.
Macconi slows the pace down.
Macconi decides to stand back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gail.
Macconi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Macconi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gail is holding on to half guard well.
Macconi tries to stand and escape but Gail is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gail is looking for a sweep. Macconi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macconi not doing much here.
Gail really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Macconi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gail wants to get back to full guard.
Macconi is taking a breather. Gail says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Joe Macconi.
Macconi feints and as Gail raises his hands in defense, Macconi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gail keeping moving, preventing Macconi from controlling successfully.
Gail had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Macconi defends it easily.
Gail looking to hit a scissor sweep but Macconi is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gail is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gail keeping full guard, as Macconi tries to pass.
Gail has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Macconi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gail.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gail tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gail can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gail is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gail can't do much from the bottom here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gail can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gail tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Macconi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gail sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gail is trying to control Macconi's posture but Macconi avoids it.
Macconi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Macconi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gail keeps working.
Gail is looking to regain half guard here but Macconi keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macconi working the ground and pound from side control.
Gail tries to buck Macconi off but Macconi is having none of it.
Gail is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Macconi off and has taken his back!
Macconi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gail's guard. Nice work there by Macconi.
Macconi wants to control from the top but Gail keeps moving.
Gail wants to sweep but no luck.
Macconi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gail has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Macconi has managed to get both his arms back between Gail's legs - danger averted.
Gail 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macconi wants to control from the top but Gail keeps moving.
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!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Macconi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gail throws a hook but Macconi blocks it.
Gail fails with a takedown attempt.
Gail shoots in looking for a takedown. Macconi tries to sprawl out of it but Gail keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Macconi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gail fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Joe Macconi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Gail.
Gail misses with a wild body shot.
Gail shoots in for a takedown but Macconi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gail fails with a takedown attempt.
Gail shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Macconi defends it nicely.
Macconi scores with the left hand. Gail knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gail fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gail tries for a takedown but Macconi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Macconi is looking to clinch but Gail is avoiding it.
Gail feints and as Macconi raises his hands in defense, Gail changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Macconi wants to stand and escape but Gail is having none of it.
Macconi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gail doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gail manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Macconi is trying to control the position but Gail postures up.
Gail controlling from the top position.
Macconi controlling the position.
Macconi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macconi wants to sweep here but Gail controlling him for the moment.
Joe Macconi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gail trying to control the position from guard on top but Macconi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Joe Macconi wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gail shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Macconi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gail trying to control the position from guard on top but Macconi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gail's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gail trying to control but Macconi is working from the bottom.
Gail seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Wayne Gail hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gail's jab looks to have found its range, popping Macconi under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Macconi as Gail shoots in.
Gail shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Macconi but Macconi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Macconi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gail taking a bit of punishment here - Macconi scoring with strikes.
Gail is trying to control Macconi's posture but Macconi avoids it.
Macconi working the head with strikes.
Gail is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Macconi wants to control but Gail is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gail is looking for a sweep.
Macconi working the ground and pound.
Gail takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Macconi staying calm.
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.
Gail gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wayne Gail will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Macconi checks a low kick from Gail.
Macconi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gail is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gail manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gail is not content to let Macconi control the position.
Gail is pressing down on Macconi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gail has his foot on Macconi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Macconi works his way back into a safe position though.
Macconi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gail has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Macconi has managed to get both his arms back between Gail's legs - danger averted.
Gail working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Macconi has passed into half guard!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Macconi connects with a nice short shot to Gail's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gail is trying to get back to full guard.
Gail moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Macconi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gail had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Macconi defends it easily.
Macconi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gail takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Macconi is working Gail over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gail trying to keep a closed guard but Macconi is proving a slippery customer.
Macconi stopping the sweep attempt from Gail.
Macconi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gail keeping moving, preventing Macconi from controlling successfully.
Gail wants to sweep here but Macconi controlling him for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Macconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gail is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Joe Macconi.
Macconi misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macconi misses with an uppercut.
Joe Macconi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Macconi misses the shot to the body.
Macconi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gail is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gail is not content to let Macconi control the position.
Gail tries to get to full guard but Macconi has control of the leg.
Macconi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gail is looking to improve his position.
Macconi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gail is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Macconi pulls his head out easily.
Gail regains full guard. Nicely done.
Macconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gail is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gail looking for a sweep. Not yet Gail, not yet.
Macconi stands and throws Gail's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gail is trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joe Macconi.
Well Macconi 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Macconi!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Shepard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spencer Oswell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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135 lbs
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24
145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Shepard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Spencer Oswell!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shepard closes the distance but Oswell moves to the side
and Oswell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shepard thinking.
Oswell scores with a sloppy right hand. Shepard should have avoided that one.
Oswell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shepard. Shepard obviously looking to wear him down.
Oswell jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shepard lands with a slapping head kick.
Oswell blocks a head kick by Shepard.
Shepard tries to clinch up but Oswell circles away and keeps his distance.
Shepard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shepard is looking to clinch but Oswell is avoiding it.
Shepard lands a front kick.
Shepard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oswell.
Shepard misses with a wild body shot.
Shepard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oswell avoids the head kick by Shepard.
Oswell avoids the head kick by Shepard.
Shepard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shepard is looking to land body kicks.
Oswell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shepard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oswell manages to avoid it.
Spencer Oswell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oswell misses with the combination.
Oswell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oswell lands a lovely overhand right.
Shepard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shepard throws a sloppy head kick and Oswell moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shepard looks for the body kick but Oswell saw that one coming.
Shepard throws the kick towards the body but Oswell avoids it.
Oswell lands a head shot.
John Shepard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oswell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oswell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shepard.
A punch combination from Oswell misses.
Shepard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shepard lunges at Oswell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Oswell's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shepard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shepard misses with a head kick.
Oswell blocks a head kick by Shepard.
Shepard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oswell lands the left hand.
Oswell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shepard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oswell thinking.
Shepard misses with a head kick.
Shepard closes the distance and clinches.
Shepard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shepard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oswell manages to break the clinch.
Shepard throws a head kick that Oswell semi-blocks.
Oswell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shepard tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid body kick from Shepard.
Oswell misses with a few strikes there.
Nice body punch from Oswell.
Shepard doesn't manage to clinch there - Oswell circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oswell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A right-left combo lands from Oswell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shepard throws a head kick but Oswell moves out of range.
Shepard misses with a low kick.
Shepard tries to land a front kick but Oswell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That kick from Shepard tenderised Oswell's leg. Oswell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shepard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oswell.
Shepard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oswell scores with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shepard throws a front kick that sends Oswell stumbling back into the cage.
Shepard swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Oswell to counter with a crisp jab.
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 John Shepard will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shepard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shepard works Oswell's body with a nice hook.
Oswell takes a kick to the side of the head.
Oswell missing with a left hand there. Shepard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oswell scores with a punch to the head.
Shepard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Oswell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shepard lands a high kick!
Shepard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oswell.
Shepard moves into the clinch.
Oswell effectively controlling the action here.
Shepard is trying to break the clinch but Oswell is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oswell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oswell. Shepard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shepard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spencer Oswell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shepard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oswell throws a right and a left that Shepard avoids nicely.
Shepard moves out of range as Oswell strikes.
Oswell walks into a stiff left hand from Shepard.
Oswell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shepard doesn't seem bothered though.
Shepard throws a nice head kick!
Oswell thows a body shot but no joy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Oswell crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shepard - the referee stops the clock and Oswell gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shepard. Oswell manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Shepard looks to score with a jab to the body but Oswell is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oswell throws a shot from downtown. Shepard moves away and avoids it.
Shepard ducks under a wild hook from Oswell.
Oswell cracks a nice hook into Shepard's ribs.
Shepard lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shepard throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shepard walks into a stiff left hand from Oswell.
Shepard catches Oswell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shepard throws a head kick but Oswell moves out of range.
Shepard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shepard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oswell is fending him off so far but Shepard persists. Nope, Oswell circles away and we're back to standing.
Oswell throws a right hand that Shepard ducks under and follows up with a left that Shepard also avoids with ease.
Oswell avoids the head kick by Shepard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shepard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oswell misses with a two punch combination.
Shepard misses with a head kick.
Oswell tries to bum rush Shepard with a series of wild strikes but Shepard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice cross by Oswell.
Shepard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Oswell fails to land with a series of punches.
Shepard tries to clinch up.
Shepard lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Oswell.
Shepard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Oswell has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shepard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Shepard misses.
Shepard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Oswell counters with a series of strikes. Shepard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shepard is rocked!
Shepard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oswell manages to avoid it.
Oh Shepard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shepard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Oswell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shepard lands with a kick to the temple. Oswell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oswell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shepard.
Shepard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oswell.
Shepard seems to have got his legs back now.
Oswell lands with a shot to the body.
John Shepard is winning the standup battle so far.
Shepard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shepard is looking to wear down Oswell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oswell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shepard tries to clinch up.
Shepard lands a head kick. Oswell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Shepard dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Oswell throws a right hand that Shepard ducks under and follows up with a left that Shepard also avoids with ease.
Shepard misses with a body kick.
Oswell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shepard works Oswell's body with a nice hook.
Oswell misses with a series of wild punches.
Shepard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Oswell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shepard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oswell.
Shepard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shepard slips a jab and a cross from Oswell.
Shepard looks to land a body kick but Oswell moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oswell misses with a body shot.
Shepard tries to clinch
and Oswell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oswell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oswell blocks a head kick by Shepard.
Oswell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oswell throws a right hand that Shepard ducks under and follows up with a left that Shepard also avoids with ease.
Oswell tries to bum rush Shepard with a series of wild strikes but Shepard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oswell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shepard manages to avoid it.
Shepard scores with a push kick.
Shepard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Oswell.
Shepard swings for the body but Oswell moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shepard wants to clinch
and Oswell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crunch! Shepard slams his shin into Oswell's torso.
Shepard with a hook.
Shepard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oswell doesn't seem bothered though.
Oswell cracks a nice hook into Shepard's ribs.
Shepard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shepard throws a sloppy head kick and Oswell moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shepard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oswell takes a kick to the side of the head.
Oswell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepard tries to clinch there but Oswell circles away.
Oswell slips under a jab.
Shepard misses with a wild body shot.
Oswell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oswell blocks the body kick.
Oswell keeps the fight on the outside.
Shepard blocks a jab.
Oswell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shepard looks to clinch
and Oswell counters with a stiff right hand.
Shepard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shepard misses with a hook to the body
letting Oswell counter with a right hand.
Oswell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
John Shepard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shepard looks to clinch
and Oswell counters with a series of strikes. Shepard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oswell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shepard misses with a body shot.
Oswell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shepard scores with a head kick.
Spencer Oswell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body kick from Shepard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shepard is looking to clinch.
Shepard takes a jab right on the kisser.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shepard throws a head kick that misses.
Oswell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shepard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shepard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
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 John Shepard.
Well Shepard 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 Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Shepard!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kick Snare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silva Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snare comes to the cage accompanied by Lonnie G - Sweep. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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21
157 lbs
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166 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kick Snare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Silva Silva!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Silva misses.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Snare's shoulder, as Snare tries to avoid the shot.
Snare takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Snare.
Snare misses with a hook.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snare.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Snare defends it nicely.
Silva digs a good hook to Snare's body.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snare misses with an uppercut
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Good exchange - Silva coming out on top.
Silva Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
Snare scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Silva misses with a double jab
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snare ducks right into an uppercut from Silva.
A cross from Snare lands.
Silva blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Snare.
Kick Snare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva blocks a jab.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snare.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snare is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Snare circles away and we're back to standing.
Snare thows a body shot but no joy.
Silva throws a right hand that Snare ducks under and follows up with a left that Snare also avoids with ease.
Snare misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Kick Snare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silva Silva.
Silva throws a predictable looking body shot
and Snare cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snare digs a good hook to Silva's body.
Good exchange - Snare coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snare misses with a straight left.
Snare fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snare scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Snare lands a jab-cross combination.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Snare does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Snare!
Silva has isolated one of Snare's arms. Snare looking to fight him off but Silva twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Silva Silva!
Silva Silva took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Melchior Rasmussen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dudd Dudd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Melchior Rasmussen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dudd Dudd!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dudd manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rasmussen on his heels. He'll look to pass Rasmussen's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dudd trying to control but Rasmussen is working from the bottom.
Dudd is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dudd tries to free his leg and advance position but Rasmussen is retaining full guard.
Rasmussen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dudd looking to sit in guard and control but Rasmussen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rasmussen throwing strikes but missing.
Dudd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudd has his foot on Rasmussen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rasmussen works his way back into a safe position though.
Rasmussen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dudd trying to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rasmussen postures up and lands a big shot to Dudd's brow.
Dudd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rasmussen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rasmussen throws a strike but Dudd rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rasmussen wants to stand but Dudd is controlling the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rasmussen keeping full guard, as Dudd tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudd wants to control from the top but Rasmussen keeps moving.
Dudd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rasmussen is keeping the position for now.
Dudd slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dudd trying to control the position but Rasmussen is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudd looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dudd looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dudd tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dudd is trying to get an arm triangle but Rasmussen is defending well.
Rasmussen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rasmussen tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudd wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rasmussen, who protects the arm well.
Dudd looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dudd Dudd dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rasmussen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rasmussen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rasmussen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasmussen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dudd is fending him off so far but Rasmussen persists. Nope, Dudd circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melchior Rasmussen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dudd shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dudd drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rasmussen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dudd has Rasmussen in his guard.
Rasmussen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rasmussen postures up.
Dudd looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Rasmussen is defending well. Dudd quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Rasmussen has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dudd celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dudd Dudd!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dudd Dudd waved his t-shirt featuring Global Empire MMA Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lars Danielsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danielsson comes to the cage accompanied by Rage Against The Machine - Freedom. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ferguson's choice of entrance music: POWER. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lars Danielsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brock Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson lands a right hook to the body.
Danielsson throws a lazy right hand but Ferguson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ferguson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Danielssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ferguson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Danielsson is looking for a sweep.
Ferguson is trying to get an arm triangle but Danielsson is defending well.
Ferguson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ferguson working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes there by Ferguson.
Ferguson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson slows the pace down.
Ferguson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Danielsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ferguson throws an elbow but Danielsson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Danielsson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Danielsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Ferguson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danielsson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ferguson passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ferguson avoids the attempt from Danielsson to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Danielsson's face.
Danielsson is rocked!
It looks like Lars Danielsson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Ferguson! Danielsson is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brock Ferguson! Brock Ferguson retains his middleweight title!
Brock Ferguson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hitoshi Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sang Min Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hitoshi Matsumoto 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hitoshi Matsumoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sang Min Kim!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kim crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Matsumoto - the referee stops the clock and Kim gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Matsumoto. Kim manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kim throws a low kick but Matsumoto avoids it.
Kim looks for the body kick but Matsumoto saw that one coming.
Matsumoto lands a head shot.
Matsumoto avoids the body shot from Kim.
Matsumoto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matsumoto checks a leg kick.
Kim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kim misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matsumoto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kim in his tracks.
Nice straight punches there by Matsumoto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matsumoto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim walks into a jab.
Kim misses with a body kick.
Kim tries for a takedown but Matsumoto circles away easily
and Kim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matsumoto scores with a sloppy right hand. Kim should have avoided that one.
Sang Min Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kim misses with a takedown attempt - Matsumoto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsumoto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matsumoto is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsumoto throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kim shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matsumoto sprawls well. Matsumoto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kim gets slowly back to his feet.
Hitoshi Matsumoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sang Min Kim.
Kim misses the jab.
Matsumoto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matsumoto checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matsumoto. That's going to slow Kim down.
Matsumoto scores with a shot to the body.
Matsumoto lands a lovely overhand right.
Kim misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsumoto counters with a nice leg kick.
Kim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matsumoto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kim on the side of the head.
Matsumoto is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim lands a nice looking body kick.
Matsumoto checks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matsumoto, right into the meat.
Matsumoto cracks Kim with an open hand slap.
Kim misses with a hook. Matsumoto ducked under it nicely.
Matsumoto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kim is rocked!
Matsumoto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kim is still on wobbly legs! Can Matsumoto finish him?
Kim looks gassed!
Matsumoto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kim has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matsumoto.
Kim stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matsumoto.
Kim gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Matsumoto gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hitoshi Matsumoto!
During a confident post fight interview, Hitoshi Matsumoto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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