 |
AJFC 19: New Beginning PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitor Belfort is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
24
205 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
|
185 cm
19
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Igor Santana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vitor Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santana lands a nice leg kick that just misses Belfort's sensitive parts.
Left hook, right uppercut from Santana.
Belfort throws a sloppy head kick and Santana moves out of range easily.
Belfort fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santana turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Belfort is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santana misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santana is looking to land body kicks.
Santana misses with a wild combination.
A good leg kick by Santana.
Belfort dodges the punch combination from Santana.
Igor Santana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belfort misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Santana works over Belfort's head and body with a nice combination.
Belfort shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Santana is trying to stand up here but Belfort is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort seems to be looking for submissions.
Belfort with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Santana pushes Belfort off looking to stand but Belfort dives back in and keeps control.
Belfort is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Belfort not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Santana is breathing heavily.
Belfort frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Belfort with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Santana is squirming around, avoiding Belfort's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Belfort lands with some strikes.
Belfort sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santana wants to get back to his feet.
Belfort is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Belfort dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Belfort misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Belfort closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Santana's face as Belfort controls the position.
Belfort grinds an elbow into Santana's temple.
Santana is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Belfort has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Belfort wants to control but Santana is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belfort tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Belfort has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Belfort is controlling him well.
Santana is not content to let Belfort control the position.
Santana seems a little lost for a moment, as Belfort dominates the positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Belfort is trying to get an arm triangle but Santana is defending well.
Belfort advances nicely into full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Belfort sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Belfort looking for a guillotine from mount but Santana is having none of it.
Belfort dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Belfort showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Belfort misses with a few strikes there.
Belfort has closed the distance and engaged Santana in a clinch.
Belfort tries to break free but Santana pushes him back against the cage.
Santana can't get the takedown.
Santana landing knees to the head.
Santana landing knees to the body.
Belfort pulls guard effortlessly.
Belfort trying to control the position.
Belfort looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santana is one step ahead there.
Belfort lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Santana!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort has hold of Santana's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Santana manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Belfort controlling from the full mount.
Igor Santana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Belfort stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Santana tries to work over Belfort's front leg with a kick but Belfort checks it.
Belfort tries to clinch up but Santana circles away and keeps his distance.
Santana checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort tries to clinch but Santana moves out of range.
Santana throws a sloppy head kick and Belfort moves out of range easily.
Belfort has managed to clinch.
Belfort gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Santana pushes Belfort off looking to stand but Belfort dives back in and keeps control.
Belfort stalling.
Vitor Belfort is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belfort's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Belfort comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Belfort winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitor Belfort!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
18% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hiroki Nakajima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 176 cm
22
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
|
175 cm
23
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroki Nakajima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakajima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakajima lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nakajima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakajima scores with a nice right hand.
Dux throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Hiroki Nakajima has been cut.
Nakajima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hiroki Nakajima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nakajima defends it nicely.
Dux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nakajima counters with a one-two to the body.
A jab from Nakajima misses.
Dux lands a big head kick that sends Nakajima tumbling to the mat! Dux takes a step backwards and waves Nakajima back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Nakajima is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dux misses with the combination.
Oh Nakajima is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dux looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nakajima is fending him off so far but Dux persists. Nope, Nakajima circles away and we're back to standing.
Nakajima seems to have got his legs back now.
Nakajima misses with a low kick.
Dux slips a straight right by Nakajima.
Dux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dux lands a big head kick that sends Nakajima tumbling to the mat! Dux takes a step backwards and waves Nakajima back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A combination from Dux does no damage.
Nakajima scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dux checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nakajima lands with a nice combination. Dux backs away looking to recover.
Nakajima scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Nakajima.
Dux moves out of range of the body kick.
Dux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Dux does no damage.
Nakajima shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hiroki Nakajima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakajima displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Frank Dux has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Nakajima. No joy for Dux on that attempt.
Hiroki Nakajima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Dux shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nakajima pinned against the cage. Nakajima gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dux looks gassed!
Nakajima smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dux walks into a straight right hand from Nakajima.
Dux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dux with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nakajima to score with a decent uppercut.
Dux gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nakajima scores with a decent looking hook.
Nakajima cracks the inside of Dux's front leg.
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!
Dux shoots in looking for a takedown. Nakajima tries to sprawl out of it but Dux keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nakajima manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dux avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakajima lands a jab-cross combination.
Nakajima's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Nakajima duly obliges.
Nakajima is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dux takes one to the side of the head.
Nakajima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dux throws a right hand that Nakajima ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakajima also avoids with ease.
Dux tries to clinch but Nakajima moves away
and Nakajima counters with a big head kick but Dux shrugs it off.
Nakajima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakajima lands a jab to the nose.
Nakajima moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A nice combination there by Nakajima.
Dux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nakajima counters with a straight right hand.
Nakajima connects with a looping right hand.
Nakajima misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dux blocks the body kick.
Dux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nakajima sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dux is trying desperately to land a takedown but Nakajima is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dux.
Dux takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nakajima thuds his right hand into Dux's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux checks the leg kick.
Dux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakajima throws a head kick but Dux moves out of range.
Dux tries to clinch but Nakajima is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Nakajima. No joy for Dux on that attempt.
Nakajima moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nakajima. That's going to slow Dux down.
Nakajima thuds a left hand into Dux's body.
Nakajima is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nakajima throws a one two combo.
Nakajima looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nakajima uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dux has time to react.
Nakajima connects with a high kick.
Nakajima closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dux takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dux shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nakajima but Nakajima pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A nice combination there by Nakajima.
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!
Nakajima closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakajima uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dux has time to react.
Dux throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Nakajima counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Nakajima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nakajima tries to bum rush Dux with a series of wild strikes but Dux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dux missing with a left hand there. Nakajima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dux takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nakajima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dux avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nakajima throws a leg kick but Dux sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dux swinging wildly here.
Dux shoots in for a takedown but Nakajima shows good takedown defense.
Dux blocks a head kick by Nakajima.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dux takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nakajima falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nakajima sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dux tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroki Nakajima dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nakajima.
Nakajima moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hiroki Nakajima is winning the standup battle so far.
Nakajima finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
No luck for Dux with that takedown attempt.
Nakajima scores with a leg kick.
Dux throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nakajima counters with a nice uppercut.
Dux throws a series of punches but Nakajima avoids them all with ease.
Dux tries to move into range but Nakajima moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dux displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dux on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nakajima looks to land a combination but Dux avoids it well.
Nakajima lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dux tries for a takedown but Nakajima sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nakajima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakajima looks to land a combination but Dux avoids it well.
Dux is breathing heavily.
Nakajima lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dux avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakajima jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nakajima stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nakajima scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dux doesn't seem bothered though.
Dux fails with the takedown.
Hiroki Nakajima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Dux shoots in for a takedown but Nakajima shows good takedown defense.
Nakajima lands a nice looking body shot.
Nakajima lands a two punch combo.
Nakajima moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nakajima moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nakajima lands with a hook. Dux tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nakajima connects with a jab.
Nakajima lands an overhand right.
Dux takes one to the side of the head.
Nakajima throws a leg kick but Dux sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nakajima dodges the punch combination from Dux.
Nakajima throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakajima throws a sloppy head kick and Dux moves out of range easily.
Nakajima cracks Dux with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nakajima throws a series of punches but Dux avoids them all with ease.
Hiroki Nakajima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dux checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nakajima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dux misses with the combination.
Nakajima takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hiroki Nakajima's cut is getting worse.
Dux blocks a head kick by Nakajima.
Nakajima shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dux jabs Nakajima right on the nose. Nakajima blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakajima slips a jab and a cross from Dux.
Nakajima lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nakajima listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Nakajima does it's job there.
Nakajima scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Dux finds it's target.
Nakajima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Dux with that takedown attempt.
Dux walks into a jab.
Dux has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dux there as he acknowledges the shot.
A combination from Nakajima does no damage.
Dux shoots in but no luck this time.
Nakajima closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jab by Nakajima.
A cross from Nakajima lands.
Dux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nakajima.
Dux has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nakajima circles away quickly and effectively.
Nakajima throws a leg kick
and Dux counters with a three punch combo that has Nakajima backing up. Nakajima nods at Dux to acknowledge the strikes.
Dux dodges the punch combination from Nakajima.
Nakajima scores with a sloppy right hand. Dux should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Dux blocks the leg kick.
Dux throws a combination that misses
and Nakajima counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dux thinking.
Dux checks the leg kick.
Dux dives in and grabs Nakajima's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nakajima pushes down on Dux's head and hops out.
Dux drops his hands momentarily and Nakajima takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nakajima punishes Dux's body with a nice straight punch.
A leg kick checked by Dux.
Nakajima lands a jab-cross combination.
Dux takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dux takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice straight punches there by Nakajima. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nakajima.
Dux checks the leg kick.
Nakajima connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nakajima stuffs the takedown attempt from Dux. Dux gets slowly back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakajima scores with a jab to the head.
Nakajima looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dux walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroki Nakajima dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nakajima misses with an uppercut. Dux saw that one coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dux.
Nakajima throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nakajima scores with a nice head shot.
Nakajima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakajima lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dux circles away quickly and effectively.
Nakajima throws a wild body kick that Dux sees coming a mile off.
Nakajima fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dux scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nakajima gets full guard.
Dux is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nakajima is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nakajima has escaped and now he's on top!
Dux really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nakajima. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dux is looking to stand back up but Nakajima counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dux.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakajima escapes and gets back to his feet.
Dux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakajima.
Nakajima misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nakajima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dux shoots in for a takedown but Nakajima shows good takedown defense.
Nakajima throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nakajima avoids the head kick by Dux.
Nakajima lands the left hand.
Nakajima tries to work over Dux's front leg with a kick but Dux checks it.
Dux takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nakajima cracks Dux with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dux.
Hiroki Nakajima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Dux shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nakajima lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dux avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nakajima fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dux checks it well.
Dux fails with a takedown attempt.
Nakajima works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Nakajima.
Nakajima throws a leg kick but Dux sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nakajima works over Dux's head and body with a nice combination.
Nakajima pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dux is out of range and Nakajima settles back down.
Dux doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakajima circles away.
Dux swinging wildly here.
Nakajima lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakajima throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nakajima tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakajima scores with a jab to the head.
Nakajima throws a right and a left that Dux avoids nicely.
Dux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakajima throws out the jab.
Dux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nakajima throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dux.
Nakajima scores with the left hand. Dux knows he should have avoided that one.
Dux looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nakajima connects with a single shot there.
Nakajima misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dux looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dux fails to land the takedown.
Nakajima misses with a combination
and Dux counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nakajima is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nakajima.
Frank Dux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Nakajima is predictable there
and Dux counters with a series of strikes. Nakajima will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hiroki Nakajima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Some wild striking there from Dux.
Dux walks into a straight right hand from Nakajima.
Nakajima darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nakajima digs a good hook to Dux's body.
Nakajima listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nakajima swinging wildly here.
Nakajima avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dux works over Nakajima's head and body with a nice combination.
Nakajima scores with a nice head shot.
Nakajima lands a jab to Dux's midsection.
Nakajima throws a head kick but Dux moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Nakajima.
Nakajima throws a leg kick but Dux moved away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroki Nakajima showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nakajima has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroki Nakajima!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Cro Cop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cro Cop has chosen love hurts as his entrance music. Mirko Cro Cop has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 192 cm
24
200 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
|
185 cm
24
205 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stan Best!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mirko Cro Cop!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Best looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cro Cop is fending him off so far but Best persists. Nope, Cro Cop circles away and we're back to standing.
Stan Best seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Best tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cro Cop sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Best somewhat.
Best gets the takedown into side control.
Best looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cro Cop is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Best throws an elbow but Cro Cop slips to the side and avoids it well.
Best scoring with punches and elbows.
Best in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cro Cop gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cro Cop gets back to full guard.
Cro Cop working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Best.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Best throws and elbow that misses. Cro Cop uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Best's guard. Nice move by Cro Cop!
Cro Cop tries to free his leg and advance position but Best is retaining full guard.
Cro Cop pushes down on Best's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cro Cop passes to side control.
Cro Cop is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Best is trying to escape and Cro Cop transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Best is forced to tap! Nice work there by Cro Cop! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mirko Cro Cop!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
51% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Hawla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinnosuke Nohara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawla's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ten Thousand Fists. Nohara is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dame Dame no Uta. Johnny Hawla has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
21
185 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
|
150 cm
19
174 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
|
BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnny Hawla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinnosuke Nohara!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nohara tries to clinch up.
Hawla swinging wildly here.
Nohara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hawla.
Hawla keeps the fight on the outside.
Hawla throws a sloppy head kick and Nohara moves out of range easily.
Hawla looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shinnosuke Nohara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nohara swings for the body but Hawla moves out of range.
Nohara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hawla is trying to break the clinch but Nohara is controlling him.
Hawla wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nohara lands an elbow that stopped Hawla in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Johnny Hawla has been cut.
Hawla wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nohara has him pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Nohara.
Nohara scores a nice knee to the body.
Hawla is breathing heavily.
Nohara connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hawla's face.
Nohara utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nohara lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nohara is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nohara using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nohara connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hawla's face.
Johnny Hawla's cut is getting worse.
Nohara is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nohara connects with a knee to the head.
Nohara lands a knee to the head.
Hawla is rocked!
Nohara lands a big knee to the head and Hawla goes down! Nohara pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shinnosuke Nohara!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daigoro Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arnold Crane has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
23
265 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
|
200 cm
22
270 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daigoro Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arnold Crane!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crane fails with the takedown.
Aoki throws a series of punches but Crane moves out of range.
Aoki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Aoki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crane is just riding it out for now. Aoki eventually gives up the hold.
Crane looking for submissions off his back.
Aoki passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Crane is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daigoro Aoki!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
42% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyuzo Mifune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
20
205 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
|
167 cm
19
204 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyuzo Mifune!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Silva wants to clinch.
Mifune instigates a clinch.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Mifune blocks with his arms.
Mifune should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Mifune managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva pushes Mifune back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mifune tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mifune.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Mifune blocks it.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
Mifune jumps guard and drags Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Silva would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mifune has his feet on Silva's thighs here. He's pushed Silva off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Silva screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyuzo Mifune!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
51% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Drury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cross Lavi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cross Lavi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
180 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined |
|
| |
|
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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Drury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cross Lavi!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lavi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Drury's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lavi swings around for an armbar but Drury sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lavi's guard.
Drury wants to stand but Lavi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Drury trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lavi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drury.
Drury gets to his feet - Lavi follows without any prompting.
No luck for Lavi with that takedown attempt.
Lavi fails with a takedown attempt.
Drury shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lavi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lavi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Drury gets to his feet - Lavi follows without any prompting.
Lavi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Drury looks for a takedown but Lavi sprawls well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Drury misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lavi.
Lavi tries for a takedown but Drury sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Frank Drury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cross Lavi.
Drury scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Drury lands a high kick!
Drury lands a jab to the head.
Lavi shoots for a double leg takedown but Drury sprawls well. He's pushed Lavi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lavi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Drury but Drury pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Drury lands a nice shot that snaps Lavi's head back.
Drury turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Drury throws a head kick but Lavi moves out of range.
Lavi dodges the punch combination from Drury.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Drury can pounce on him.
Drury is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Drury connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lavi's hands.
Lavi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Drury throws a shot to the body.
Lavi fails with the takedown
and Drury counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lavi looks gassed!
Drury chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drury smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Drury lands a lovely overhand right.
Lavi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Drury makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Drury, as that shot connected.
Drury lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Drury lands a head shot.
Lavi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A left and a right from Drury both land. Nice combination.
Drury looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Drury connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lavi momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drury stalks Lavi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lavi's face. Lavi staggers backwards, shaken.
Drury changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lavi tries to move into range but Drury moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Drury tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Drury.
Drury looks to land a combination but Lavi avoids it well.
Drury fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lavi sprawls well initially but Drury persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Drury decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Drury digs a good hook to Lavi's body.
Drury lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lavi circles away quickly and effectively.
Lavi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Drury cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Drury.
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!
Drury lands a lovely overhand right.
Drury throws a series of strikes that have Lavi backpedaling.
Drury scores with a decent looking hook.
Decent striking displayed by Drury there.
No joy there for Drury, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lavi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Drury wants to control but Lavi is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Drury is surviving well by controlling Lavi's body position as best he can.
Drury is in all sorts of trouble here.
Drury slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lavi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Drury is trying to stand.
Drury is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lavi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lavi's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Drury dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lavi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Drury lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lavi circles away quickly and effectively.
Lavi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Drury plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Drury lands with a kick to the ribs.
Drury misses with a double jab.
Drury shoots in but Lavi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Drury cracks Lavi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Drury throws a leg kick that misses.
Drury throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lavi misses with a takedown attempt - Drury sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lavi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Drury throws a series of punches but Lavi moves out of range.
Lavi misses with a takedown
and Drury counters with a three punch combo that has Lavi backing up. Lavi nods at Drury to acknowledge the strikes.
Lavi is breathing heavily.
Lavi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Drury manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drury makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Lavi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lavi misses the jab.
Drury displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lavi.
Frank Drury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cross Lavi.
Drury connects with a jab.
Drury defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lavi.
Frank Drury is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drury lands a high kick!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Drury!
Drury stuffs the takedown attempt from Lavi. Lavi gets slowly back to his feet.
Drury lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Drury with a poor takedown
and Lavi counters with a single leg into guard. Drury didn't expect that.
Drury wriggles free and stands up.
Drury scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drury jabs at Lavi's body.
Lavi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Drury counters with a nice uppercut.
Drury shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Drury lands a nice short elbow.
Lavi is in trouble now - Drury has advanced to mount!
Drury looking to control but Lavi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Drury blocks Lavi's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Lavi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lavi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drury lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Drury is landing with some decent strikes but Lavi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lavi wants to control but Drury is having none of it.
Frank Drury overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drury lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Drury looking to finish Lavi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lavi!
Lavi is bucking up trying to escape but Drury cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Drury working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lavi wants to control but Drury is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Drury cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Drury working Lavi over with strikes here.
Lavi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drury lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lavi hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drury jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lavi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Drury is looking to take a break and control but Lavi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lavi throws Drury to one side and escapes!
Lavi closes the distance and clinches up with Drury, looking for a takedown. Lavi pushes Drury against the cage but Drury circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Frank Drury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lavi scores with a takedown into Drury's guard.
Lavi being controlled here momentarily.
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.
Lavi prevents Drury from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Drury dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Drury works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lavi misses with a takedown attempt
and Drury counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drury with a poor takedown
and Lavi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lavi prevents Drury from standing back up.
Drury tries to roll over but Lavi keeps him under control.
Drury gets full guard.
Lavi preventing the sweep.
Drury trying to control the position.
Drury looking for a sweep. Not yet Drury, not yet.
Lavi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lavi shoots in and drives through. Drury sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Drury misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drury throws a front kick that sends Lavi stumbling back into the cage.
Lavi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Drury.
Drury gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Drury keeping full guard, as Lavi tries to pass.
Drury working a defensive guard here.
Drury has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lavi off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lavi staying out of range there.
Lavi misses with a takedown
and Drury counters with a nice body shot.
Frank Drury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cross Lavi.
Drury thumps Lavi with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Drury.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Drury sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Drury explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Danga de danga de dang - Drury scores with a four punch combination!
Drury lands a jab to Lavi's midsection.
Lavi tries for a takedown but Drury circles away easily
and Drury counters with a stiff right hand.
Lavi ducks right into an uppercut from Drury.
Lavi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Drury counters with a series of strikes. Lavi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Drury lands a nice shot to the body.
Lavi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Drury lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A nice leg kick lands there from Drury.
Lavi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head kick from Drury lands but Lavi takes it in his stride.
A right-left combo lands from Drury.
Drury feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lavi's calf.
Drury closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drury uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lavi has time to react.
Drury throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lavi.
Drury shoots in for a takedown but Lavi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Drury doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lavi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Drury won't be happy with that.
Drury is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lavi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The strikes coming from Lavi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drury is trying to buck Lavi off.
Drury struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Lavi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lavi trying to control the position but Drury is working away.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lavi shoots in but no luck this time.
A jab lands there for Drury.
Lavi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Drury finds it's way round the side to connect with Lavi's head.
Drury lands a jab.
Drury fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lavi dives in and grabs Drury's left leg, looking for a takedown. Drury pushes down on Lavi's head and hops out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drury fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Drury lands with a kick to the ribs.
A jab from Drury does it's job there.
Cross Lavi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Drury, as that shot connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cross Lavi.
I think Drury has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Drury!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
95% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Roosevelt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Intisar Ahmed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Roosevelt has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 194 cm
22
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
182 cm
20
236 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening |
|
| |
|
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Roosevelt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Intisar Ahmed!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roosevelt keeps the fight on the outside.
Intisar Ahmed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roosevelt checks a leg kick nicely.
Roosevelt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ahmed napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ahmed is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Roosevelt has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Roosevelt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ahmed's legs.
You can see the frustration on Ahmed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ahmed is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Roosevelt is controlling him well.
Roosevelt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ahmed knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ahmed is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmed is not content to let Roosevelt control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Roosevelt wants to clinch up but Ahmed keeps it at a distance.
Ahmed tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Roosevelt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Roosevelt.
Ahmed working a defensive guard here.
Roosevelt tries to free his leg and advance position but Ahmed is retaining full guard.
Roosevelt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt trying to control but Ahmed is working from the bottom.
Roosevelt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ahmed keeping moving, preventing Roosevelt from controlling successfully.
Roosevelt stands up from Ahmed's guard - Roosevelt perhaps looking for a knockout.
Roosevelt fails to land the takedown.
Roosevelt is breathing heavily.
Roosevelt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahmed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahmed misses with a takedown attempt
and Roosevelt holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Roosevelt jumps guard but Ahmed stands there with Roosevelt around his waist. Roosevelt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ahmed can't get the takedown.
Ahmed will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Roosevelt up against the cage.
Roosevelt jumps guard.
Roosevelt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Roosevelt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ahmed trying to control the position from guard on top but Roosevelt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt working for a triangle but Ahmed defends it easily.
Roosevelt has control of Ahmed's left arm, preventing Ahmed from doing any damage.
Ahmed trying to control the position from guard on top but Roosevelt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Roosevelt dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ahmed looks to score with a jab to the body but Roosevelt is just out of range.
Roosevelt scores with a takedown into Ahmed's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahmed can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Roosevelt controls the pace.
Ahmed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roosevelt trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahmed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roosevelt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Roosevelt wants to control from the top but Ahmed keeps moving.
Roosevelt sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmed working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roosevelt.
Ahmed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ahmed is breathing heavily.
Roosevelt trying to control but Ahmed is working from the bottom.
Ahmed is working an open guard so Roosevelt takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ahmed scores a takedown into full mount!
Ahmed prevents Roosevelt from getting the reversal.
Ahmed trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Roosevelt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Roosevelt.
Roosevelt pulls Ahmed in close to prevent any damage.
Ahmed forces his way into half guard.
Ahmed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roosevelt keeps working.
Roosevelt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ahmed's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ahmed's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Roosevelt gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Roosevelt gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Roosevelt apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Roosevelt instigates a clinch.
Roosevelt has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ahmed clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Roosevelt controlling the position well here. Ahmed rolled but Roosevelt kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Roosevelt is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Roosevelt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahmed is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ahmed trying to control the position but Roosevelt manages to sink in the hooks.
Frank Roosevelt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roosevelt gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Roosevelt trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ahmed doesn't escape.
Roosevelt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Roosevelt dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Roosevelt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Roosevelt decides to stand back up.
Ahmed with a lazy takedown attempt
and Roosevelt counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ahmed!
Roosevelt controlling from the full mount.
Ahmed tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roosevelt breaks from Ahmed's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Roosevelt controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roosevelt wants to finish this one by submission but Ahmed is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Roosevelt.
Ahmed tries to hold on but Roosevelt postures up.
Roosevelt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Roosevelt looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Roosevelt looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Frank Roosevelt just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Ahmed looks to clinch
and Roosevelt counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt pulls guard.
Roosevelt controlling Ahmed's posture.
Roosevelt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ahmed's guard.
Roosevelt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahmed is keeping the position for now.
Roosevelt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ahmed can't keep his opponent in guard - Roosevelt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt stalling.
Roosevelt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Roosevelt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ahmed is looking for a sweep. Roosevelt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Roosevelt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Roosevelt, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Roosevelt!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
39% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abhidi Sharma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sharma's choice of entrance music: Meditation. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
23
150 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
|
160 cm
23
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
|
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinya Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Abhidi Sharma!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharma forces Aoki back against the cage and clinches.
Sharma just leaning against Aoki, taking a breather.
Sharma continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd are getting on Sharma's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sharma walks away with a smile on his face. Aoki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aoki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aoki looks to land a left hand but Sharma moved out of range nicely.
Aoki fails with a takedown attempt.
Sharma stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sharma wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinya Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharma has closed the distance and engaged Aoki in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sharma has Aoki pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abhidi Sharma.
Aoki dives in and grabs Sharma's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sharma pushes down on Aoki's head and hops out.
Sharma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sharma stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharma drives through and clinches with Aoki against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Sharma.
Sharma receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abhidi Sharma.
Aoki shoots in looking for a takedown. Sharma tries to sprawl out of it but Aoki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sharma manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aoki misses with a wild combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki throws a shot from downtown. Sharma moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abhidi Sharma dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A big left from Aoki misses.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sharma but Sharma pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sharma slips a jab and a cross from Aoki.
Aoki throws a jab when Sharma was well out of range.
Aoki misses with a takedown attempt - Sharma sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aoki shoots in for a double leg but Sharma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinya Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharma stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sharma wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharma clinches up against the cage.
Sharma stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abhidi Sharma.
Sharma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aoki, pushing him back against the cage.
Aoki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sharma walks away with a smile on his face. Aoki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aoki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sharma rushes Aoki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Sharma.
Aoki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sharma smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sharma sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aoki somewhat.
Aoki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sharma rushes Aoki and presses him up against the cage.
Sharma stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aoki fails to pull guard.
A bit of stalling here from Sharma.
Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sharma stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abhidi Sharma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A big right from Aoki misses.
Aoki shoots in but Sharma avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sharma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aoki throws an overhand right that lands on Sharma's shoulder, as Sharma tries to avoid the shot.
Sharma clinches.
Sharma holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abhidi Sharma.
Sharma takes the fight into the clinch.
Aoki tries to pull guard but Sharma holds him up against the cage and eventually Aoki drops back down to his feet.
Aoki tries to pull guard but Sharma won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinya Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharma stalling in the clinch.
Aoki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sharma smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sharma pushes Aoki up against the cage in a clinch.
Sharma effectively controlling the action here.
Aoki tries to pull guard but Sharma won't allow it.
Aoki tries to pull guard but Sharma won't allow it.
Sharma will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Aoki up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abhidi Sharma.
Aoki misses with a takedown attempt - Sharma sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aoki closes the distance and clinches up with Sharma, looking for a takedown. Aoki pushes Sharma against the cage but Sharma circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sharma clinches up with Aoki and pushes him back against the cage.
Shinya Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aoki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sharma's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abhidi Sharma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sharma has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abhidi Sharma!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
14% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Miike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Naoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takeshi Naoki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 162 cm
19
141 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
|
167 cm
21
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeshi Miike!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeshi Naoki!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naoki fails with a takedown attempt.
Naoki throws a right and a left that Miike avoids nicely.
Naoki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Miike is trying to maintain the position but Naoki is very close to passing his half guard.
Miike wants to improve his position but Naoki is controlling well.
Naoki tries to pass to full mount but Miike defends it.
Miike looking for submissions off his back.
Naoki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Naoki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Miike trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Naoki moves in looking to clinch but Miike pushes him off.
Naoki moves in looking to clinch but Miike pushes him off.
Miike blocks a low kick nicely.
Naoki wants to clinch up but Miike keeps it at a distance.
Miike tries a head kick but it misses.
Miike shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Naoki as he avoids it easily.
Miike misses with a low kick.
Miike dodges the punch combination from Naoki.
Naoki is looking to clinch.
Naoki swings for the body but Miike moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Naoki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Miike counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Miike seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Naoki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Miike thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Miike throwing shots but Naoki is blocking nicely.
Miike not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miike missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Naoki controlling the position for now.
Miike missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miike not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Miike is looking to land body kicks.
Naoki moves into the clinch.
Naoki misses with a knee to the head.
Naoki landing knees to the body.
Naoki gets through Miike's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miike takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Naoki.
Naoki wants the takedown. Miike is fighting it off but Naoki persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Miike's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miike looking for a guillotine here but Naoki defends easily.
Naoki wants to pass the guard but Miike is keeping the position.
Naoki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Miike is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Naoki defends well.
Miike trying to strike off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miike can't keep his opponent in guard - Naoki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naoki tries to pass to full mount but Miike defends it.
Naoki blocks the strikes from Miike.
Naoki is thwarting Miike's attempts to control the position.
Miike actively working from the bottom here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Miike moves out of range as Naoki strikes.
A big left from Naoki misses.
Naoki closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Naoki as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Naoki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice shot lands for Miike.
Miike circles away from the clinch attempt
and Miike connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Miike misses its intended target.
Naoki wants to clinch up but Miike keeps it at a distance.
Naoki throws an overhand right that lands on Miike's shoulder, as Miike tries to avoid the shot.
Miike keeps the fight on the outside.
Naoki sizes up Miike with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Naoki moves in looking to clinch but Miike pushes him off.
Naoki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miike swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Naoki tries to clinch up but Miike circles away and keeps his distance.
Naoki misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miike slips a jab from Naoki.
Naoki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miike paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miike misses the jab.
Naoki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miike paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Naoki tries to close the distance and clinch but Miike swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miike pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miike throws a head kick but Naoki moves out of range.
Naoki moves in looking to clinch but Miike pushes him off.
Naoki takes a swing at Miike's ribcage but misses.
Naoki moves in looking to clinch but Miike pushes him off.
Naoki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Naoki moves out of range of the body kick.
Naoki scores with a jab. Miike acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Takeshi Naoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Naoki misses its intended target.
Naoki throws a big shot that misses.
Naoki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Miike counters with a stiff right hand.
Miike ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naoki moves away.
Naoki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Miike counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Miike not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Naoki is trying is best to control the position here.
Miike is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Naoki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miike.
Naoki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miike not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Naoki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Miike thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Naoki's head.
Miike sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Naoki defending well though.
Naoki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miike's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miike's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naoki lands a shot to the body.
Miike 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.
Naoki goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Miike escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Naoki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miike scores with a couple of nice shots.
Miike passes the guard and advances to mount!
BOOM! Miike connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Miike prevents Naoki from getting the reversal.
Miike breaks from Naoki's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Naoki is trying to escape the mount.
Miike working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Miike throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Naoki is looking to improve his position but Miike isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miike thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Naoki wants to hold on but Miike pushes him away.
Miike landing strikes, looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miike lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Naoki hang on?
Miike landing punches.
Miike lands a big elbow.
Naoki is rocked!
Naoki is breathing heavily.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Miike cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Naoki is still in real trouble! Can Miike finish him?
Miike loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Naoki scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Miike land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Miike stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takeshi Miike!
Takeshi Miike is the new featherweight champion!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
43% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
