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Friday Night Fights IV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaslik Styless (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Negan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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218 lbs
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216 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shaslik Styless!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Philip Negan!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Negan shoots in and gets a takedown into Styless's guard.
Styless pulls Negan in close to prevent any damage.
Negan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Styless avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Negan looking to improve position, pressing down on Styless's thigh with his hand. Styless seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Negan paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Negan's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Styless picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shaslik Styless!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Millar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Renfro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Millar might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Never Say Die. Jeremy Renfro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Millar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeremy Renfro!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Renfro checks a low kick from Millar.
Renfro stuffs the takedown attempt from Millar. Millar gets slowly back to his feet.
Renfro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Millar moves away.
Jeremy Renfro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Renfro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Millar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Renfro misses with a looping left.
Millar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Renfro is stalling here.
Renfro misses with a body punch.
Renfro works on Millar's body with a couple of short punches.
Renfro cracks Millar with a nice body shot.
Renfro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Renfro is struggling to control the position.
Renfro tries a body shot but Millar blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renfro tries to throw a body punch but Millar avoids it by throwing Renfro back against the cage.
Renfro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Renfro just leaning against Millar, taking a breather.
Millar takes a shot to the head.
Renfro pulls guard successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Millar stands and steps away. Renfro gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Renfro darts in and clinches Millar up against the cage.
Millar tries to pull guard but Renfro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Millar is trying to stall.
Millar blocks a body shot from Renfro.
Millar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Renfro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Millar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Renfro lands a shot to the body.
Millar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Renfro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Millar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renfro fails with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Millar tries a head kick but it misses.
Renfro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Renfro is nestled in close to Millar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Renfro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Millar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Renfro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Renfro is controlling the pace.
Millar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millar moves into full guard.
Renfro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Renfro postures up in Millar's guard and throws a big left but Millar blocks it.
Renfro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Renfro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Renfro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Millar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Renfro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Renfro is looking to work some ground and pound but Millar has wrist control.
Renfro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renfro landing with the ground and pound.
Millar keeping moving, preventing Renfro from controlling successfully.
Renfro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Millar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Millar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Renfro throws an elbow that misses. Millar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Renfro's guard. Nice move by Millar!
Renfro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Millar's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Renfro throws a big right hand that misses.
Renfro throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Renfro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Millar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Millar is working Renfro over with some ground and pound from side control.
Renfro wants to control but Millar postures up.
Renfro strikes from the bottom but Millar takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Millar avoids the attempt from Renfro to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Millar lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Renfro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Renfro is in a horrible position here. Millar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Millar looking to control but Renfro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Renfro looks a forlorn figure.
Renfro wants to control but Millar is having none of it.
Renfro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Millar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Renfro throwing hammer fists to the chest of Millar. What's that going to do exactly?
Millar avoids the attempt from Renfro to control.
Millar lands a big shot there that rocks Renfro but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Millar content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renfro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Millar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Renfro working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Renfro tries to hold on but Millar pushes him away.
Renfro is just holding on here. Millar manages to take his back.
You can see the frustration on Renfro's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Renfro looking very determined here, making life difficult for Millar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millar is not going to allow Renfro to sit and survive in this position.
Renfro is really stuck here.
Millar not allowing Renfro to control his hands.
Millar has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Millar scores with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renfro is in bad spot here.
Renfro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Millar biding his time, controlling Renfro.
Renfro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Millar's guard. Nice work there by Renfro.
Renfro landing with the ground and pound.
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.
Millar looking to control.
Renfro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Millar dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Renfro misses with a hook to the body
and Millar counters with a left and a right that stings Renfro.
Renfro checks a low kick from Millar.
Renfro doesn't manage to clinch there - Millar circles away.
Millar walks into a stiff left hand from Renfro.
Millar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Renfro defends it nicely.
Renfro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Millar's hands.
Renfro throws a jab when Millar was well out of range.
Renfro cracks a nice hook into Millar's ribs.
Millar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Renfro fails to land with a series of punches.
Renfro tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Millar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Renfro misses with an uppercut
and Millar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Renfro tries to clinch there but Millar circles away.
Renfro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Millar moves into the clinch.
Renfro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Renfro slowing the pace effectively.
Renfro prevents Millar from breaking the clinch.
Millar jumps guard but Renfro stands there with Millar around his waist. Millar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Renfro digs a right hand underneath Millar's ribcage. Millar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Renfro prevents Millar from breaking the clinch.
Millar trying to control the position but instead, Renfro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Millar into the cage.
Renfro manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Millar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Renfro circles away quickly and effectively.
Renfro lands with a nice combination. Millar backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Renfro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Millar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Renfro somewhat.
Renfro slaps away a takedown attempt from Millar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick misses from Millar.
Renfro looks for a takedown but Millar sprawls well.
Renfro misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Renfro.
Renfro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Millar keeps working.
Millar dodges the ground and pound from Renfro.
Renfro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Millar keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Millar managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Renfro.
Renfro tries to score with some ground and pound. Millar controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Renfro goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Millar rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Renfro's guard! Nice work there by Millar!
Renfro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millar trying to control but Renfro is working from the bottom.
Renfro tries to strike from the bottom.
Renfro wants to sweep here but Millar controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Millar trying to control but Renfro is working from the bottom.
Millar won't allow Renfro to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Renfro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Renfro 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 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Renfro!
Jeremy Renfro was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kick Snare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erick Noble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snare comes into the arena with Lonnie G - Sweep blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Erick Noble!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snare scores with a nice head shot.
Snare lands an overhand right.
Snare has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Snare there as he acknowledges the shot.
Snare throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Noble looking to score a takedown here. Snare is defending well but Noble drives through and ends up in Snare's guard.
Snare looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Noble advances to half guard.
Noble controlling the action here.
Snare avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Noble.
Noble wants to take a breather but Snare is having none of it.
Noble wants to free his trapped foot but Snare is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Noble with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erick Noble has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Snare staying out of range there.
Noble pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noble dives in and grabs Snare's left leg, looking for a takedown. Snare pushes down on Noble's head and hops out.
Noble uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snare.
Noble throws a left and a right that both miss
and Snare counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Snare listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Noble blocks a jab.
Noble throws a series of punches but Snare avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noble shoots in but Snare avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Noble tries to clinch up
and Snare counters with a nice uppercut.
Noble swings for the body but Snare moves out of range.
Snare takes a swing at Noble's ribcage but misses.
Noble looks to land a left hand but Snare moved out of range nicely.
Snare connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Noble jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noble throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snare slips under a jab from Noble.
Kick Snare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snare connects with a right hand. Noble shakes it off.
Noble uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snare.
Noble on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noble throws out a loose jab but Snare uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snare pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Noble back to the cage. Snare follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Noble tries to clinch there but Snare circles away.
Noble throws the left hand but Snare avoids the punch easily.
Noble takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Noble shoots in for a takedown but Snare shows good takedown defense.
Kick Snare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erick Noble.
Snare scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Noble misses.
Noble shoots for a takedown but Snare saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Snare ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noble shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Snare to counter with a crisp jab.
Snare lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Noble at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Noble.
Snare uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noble.
A big left from Snare misses.
Noble shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Snare manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noble loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Noble tries to free his leg and advance position but Snare is retaining full guard.
Noble is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Noble throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noble lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Noble preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Noble dominated that round.
That's time! Snare's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Noble misses with a straight right.
Snare defending well as Noble loads up on a big left hand.
Snare swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noble uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snare.
Snare bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Noble throws an overhand right that lands on Snare's shoulder, as Snare tries to avoid the shot.
Noble might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Noble swings for the body but Snare moves out of range.
Noble swings for the body but Snare moves out of range.
Erick Noble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noble misses with a body kick.
Snare ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Snare's corner calls for a 1-2. Snare obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Noble throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snare sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Noble doesn't manage to clinch there - Snare circles away.
Noble misses with a takedown attempt - Snare sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snare moves out of range of the leg kick from Noble.
Noble misses with an uppercut. Snare saw that one coming.
Snare keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noble misses with an uppercut. Snare saw that one coming.
Snare will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Noble fails to land with a series of punches.
Noble fails with a takedown attempt.
Noble throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Snare thuds a left hand into Noble's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noble with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Snare to score with a decent uppercut.
Noble with a lazy takedown attempt
and Snare counters with a nice uppercut.
Kick Snare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erick Noble.
Noble shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Snare defends it nicely.
Snare digs a good body shot into Noble's ribs.
Snare lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Noble circles away quickly and effectively.
An inside leg kick from Noble misses.
Snare slips under a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Snare 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Snare checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Noble throws a shot from downtown. Snare moves away and avoids it.
Snare stuffs the takedown attempt from Noble. Noble gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noble throws an off balance right hand
and Snare counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noble misses with a hook to the body
and Snare counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Noble gets a double leg takedown into Snare's guard.
Noble sitting in guard here, content to control.
Snare has his foot on Noble's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Noble works his way back into a safe position though.
Snare can't keep his opponent in guard - Noble advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Noble sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Snare defending well though.
Snare is trying to stand up here but Noble is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Noble in particular looking to stall.
Snare is refusing to be controlled, as Noble sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noble is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Noble trying to mount his opponent but Snare defends it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Noble landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noble not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Erick Noble has got the better of the ground game so far.
Noble content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Noble showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Snare's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Noble tries to clinch up.
Noble throws a hook but Snare avoids it easily.
Noble shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Snare as he jumps to the side.
Noble loads up on a big right hand but Snare slips the punch.
Snare lands a nice hook to Noble's body. Noble takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Noble tries to clinch but Snare is having none of it.
Noble throws an overhand right that lands on Snare's shoulder, as Snare tries to avoid the shot.
Snare missing with a left hand there. Noble was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snare displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noble throws out the jab.
Snare ducks under a wild hook from Noble.
Snare misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noble throws a one two combo.
Snare throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snare lands a slapping body shot.
Noble moves into the clinch successfully.
Snare misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Noble.
Noble tries a body shot but Snare blocks it.
Noble has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Snare avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Snare misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Noble.
Noble lands with a right to the head.
Snare throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Noble lands with a right to the head.
Snare blocks an uppercut.
Snare is fighting off a takedown attempt but Noble is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Snare to the mat. Snare regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Noble trying to control but Snare is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noble postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noble with a flurry of punches that miss.
Noble controlling from the top position.
Noble throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Noble trying to control but Snare is working from the bottom.
Noble slips nicely into half guard.
Snare makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Snare.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noble wants to control from the top but Snare keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noble forces his way into half guard.
Noble is keen to just control but Snare is a slippery customer.
Noble thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Snare moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Snare knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Noble on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noble throws an elbow that misses. Snare uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Noble's guard. Nice move by Snare!
Noble tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Noble is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snare stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noble swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Noble is on top in guard.
Kick Snare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Erick Noble is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Noble is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erick Noble comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Noble 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erick Noble!
During a confident post fight interview, Erick Noble thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wa Sa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yugi Kantana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sa comes to the cage accompanied by Fat Lip. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
8 - 12 - 0 |
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28
212 lbs
4 - 9 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wa Sa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yugi Kantana!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kantana looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kantana counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kantana is trying to control. Sa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kantana wants to take a breather but Sa is having none of it.
Kantana thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sa's head.
Kantana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kantana on the ground.
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!
Kantana trying to mount his opponent but Sa defends it.
Kantana is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sa!
Kantana wants to finish this one by submission but Sa is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kantana.
Kantana looking to control but Sa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kantana controlling the pace for now.
Sa tries to lock up and control but Kantana gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kantana takes Sa's back.
Sa tries to escape the position.
Kantana is not going to allow Sa to sit and survive in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantana working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Sa is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Kantana has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Sa taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yugi Kantana!
Yugi Kantana managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, L.A. Elite Clothing Co, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tormy Skillz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Quest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Quest has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tormy Skillz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrew Quest!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skillz throws a head kick but Quest moves out of range.
Skillz delivers a nice body kick.
Skillz tries a head kick but it misses.
Skillz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skillz misses with a head kick.
Skillz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Skillz gets caught napping as Quest dives in and scores a takedown. Skillz manages to retain guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Skillz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Quest can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Quest's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Quest looking to pass the guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skillz is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Quest rolls with it to try and escape but Skillz cranks on the arm and Quest is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tormy Skillz!
During a confident post fight interview, Tormy Skillz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Barry Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emil Yanenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
156 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
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153 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Barry Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Emil Yanenko!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Sanders.
It looks like Emil Yanenko has been cut.
Yanenko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sanders on his heels. He'll look to pass Sanders's guard now, I'm sure.
Sanders looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanders, not yet.
Yanenko pushing down on Sanders's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yanenko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Yanenko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sanders knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yanenko is looking for submissions but instead, Sanders has regained full guard.
Yanenko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sanders is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Yanenko, into his guard.
Sanders knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yanenko on the ground.
Yanenko lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sanders!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yanenko working for a submission but Sanders is keeping him at bay.
Sanders has given up his back.
Yanenko has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Sanders has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanders has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yanenko has his arm under Sanders's chin here. Game over son! Yanenko squeezes tightly and Sanders is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Emil Yanenko!
Emil Yanenko 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Murofushi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jung Sung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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21
212 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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22
210 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Murofushi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jung Sung!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sung thumps Murofushi with a low kick.
Murofushi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sung sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sung.
Murofushi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sung throws out a loose jab but Murofushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murofushi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sung throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murofushi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sung.
Murofushi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murofushi connects with the punch.
Murofushi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murofushi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murofushi manages to avoid it.
Murofushi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sung throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from Murofushi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murofushi.
Murofushi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murofushi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murofushi.
Sung staying out of range there.
Kenji Murofushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murofushi wants to clinch up but Sung keeps it at a distance.
Sung avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murofushi misses with a looping left.
Sung digs a good hook to Murofushi's body.
Sung rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murofushi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murofushi lands a nice shot that snaps Sung's head back.
Murofushi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sung checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sung takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Murofushi gets a clinch.
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!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sung tries for a takedown. No joy.
Murofushi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sung is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Murofushi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Murofushi on the inside.
Murofushi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kenji Murofushi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jung Sung.
Murofushi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murofushi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murofushi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sung.
Murofushi lands a jab.
Murofushi punishes Sung's body with a nice straight punch.
Murofushi scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Sung throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Sung.
Murofushi throws the left hand but Sung avoids the punch easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murofushi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sung uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murofushi.
Sung rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murofushi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murofushi tries to sprawl but Sung drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sung thows a huge punch but Murofushi dodges it nicely.
Murofushi wants to improve his position but Sung is controlling well.
Murofushi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sung.
Murofushi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murofushi is trying to maintain the position but Sung is very close to passing his half guard.
Sung working the head and body with strikes.
Sung is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sung sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murofushi defending well though.
Murofushi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murofushi wants to get back to full guard.
Murofushi trying to control but Sung postures up.
Murofushi wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Murofushi 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.
Murofushi dodges the punch combination from Sung.
A left lands for Sung.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murofushi.
Murofushi throws the left hand but Sung avoids the punch easily.
Jung Sung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sung swinging wildly here.
Murofushi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sung manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murofushi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sung moves away.
Sung is looking to clinch but Murofushi is avoiding it.
Murofushi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Jung Sung has been cut.
Sung tries to clinch but Murofushi is having none of it.
Sung misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sung throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Murofushi lands a really nice looking cross but Sung seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murofushi misses with a hook. Sung ducked under it nicely.
Murofushi fails to land with a series of punches.
Sung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murofushi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Murofushi.
Sung misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kenji Murofushi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sung lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murofushi circles away quickly and effectively.
Sung looks to land a combination but Murofushi avoids it well.
Murofushi missing with a left hand there. Sung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sung misses with a two punch combination.
Murofushi swinging wildly here.
Sung sizes up Murofushi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sung throws a leg kick but Murofushi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sung throws a low kick, looking for Murofushi's leg but Murofushi calmly moves out of range.
Murofushi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murofushi.
Sung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murofushi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murofushi throws the left hand but Sung avoids the punch easily.
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!
Murofushi looks to land a right hand but Sung moved out of range.
Kenji Murofushi is winning the standup battle so far.
Murofushi throws a leg kick but Sung sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sung misses with a low kick as Murofushi jumps back.
Murofushi 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.
Sung misses with a kick to the body.
Murofushi misses with a wild body shot.
Sung misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sung staying out of range there.
Sung swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murofushi counters with a nice uppercut.
Sung slips under a jab.
Sung slips under a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sung.
Murofushi is looking to slow Sung down with leg kicks.
Murofushi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sung's calf.
Sung throws a low kick but Murofushi moves out of range easily.
Murofushi throws a hook to the side of Sung's head but Sung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sung tried to score with a low kick but Murofushi checks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Murofushi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sung has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sung and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Murofushi throws a shot from downtown. Sung moves away and avoids it.
Sung throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murofushi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sung looks to land a combination but Murofushi avoids it well.
Sung is looking to clinch but Murofushi is avoiding it.
Murofushi tries to clinch up but Sung circles away and keeps his distance.
Sung swinging wildly here.
Murofushi moves out of range of the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Murofushi catches Sung right on the button with a cross.
Murofushi lands with a shot to the body.
Sung wants to slow Murofushi down by chopping away at his legs.
Sung scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murofushi was well out of range. Poor timing from Sung.
Sung connects with a body shot.
Sung lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Murofushi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jung Sung's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Murofushi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Murofushi tries to land a front kick but Sung steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murofushi wants to clinch up but Sung keeps it at a distance.
Murofushi misses with a looping right.
Murofushi throws an overhand right that lands on Sung's shoulder, as Sung tries to avoid the shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sung.
Murofushi is trying to control Sung's posture but Sung avoids it.
Murofushi parries the strikes from Sung easily there. Sung is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Murofushi to escape.
Sung tries to move to mount but Murofushi blocks the move with his legs.
Murofushi can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murofushi is trying to get back to half guard.
Murofushi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sung off and has taken his back!
Sung is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Murofushi off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Sung breaks Murofushi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sung connects with a couple of short punches.
Sung must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sung lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Murofushi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sung stopping the sweep attempt from Murofushi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murofushi keeping full guard, as Sung tries to pass.
Murofushi working a defensive guard here.
Murofushi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murofushi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murofushi breaks from Sung's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murofushi trying to control but Sung is having none of it.
Murofushi controlling his opponent.
Murofushi tries to control but Sung wriggling away.
Murofushi thowing shots but they're missing.
Jung Sung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sung keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sung reaches up to try and control the position but Murofushi seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Sung rolls and tries to escape and now Murofushi has his back!
Murofushi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Sung is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kenji Murofushi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Murofushi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenji Murofushi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murofushi 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenji Murofushi!
Kenji Murofushi made sure to mention his sponsor, The Choke´s On You in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tuaisiala Mirapthlak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rambo Kawajiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kawajiri has chosen Ninja as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
274 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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26
242 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Brawler
KO power |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tuaisiala Mirapthlak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rambo Kawajiri!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirapthlak closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kawajiri to the mat! Kawajiri manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kawajiri pulls Mirapthlak in close to prevent any damage.
Kawajiri controls Mirapthlak momentarily but Mirapthlak frees himself.
Kawajiri avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kawajiri has his hands on Mirapthlak's head, controlling the position.
Mirapthlak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kawajiri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kawajiri pushes Mirapthlak off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kawajiri fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mirapthlak to the ground. Kawajiri is now in Mirapthlak's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirapthlak is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kawajiri trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Kawajiri blocking the ground and pound.
Kawajiri working to try and regain half guard.
Kawajiri wants to control but Mirapthlak is having none of it.
Kawajiri tries to reverse the position but Mirapthlak maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirapthlak throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Mirapthlak unloads with some shots from mount but Kawajiri bucks and avoids them well.
Mirapthlak thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mirapthlak thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mirapthlak thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kawajiri tries to hold on but Mirapthlak postures up.
Kawajiri is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirapthlak won't let Kawajiri get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Mirapthlak looking to finish Kawajiri with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kawajiri!
Mirapthlak sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kawajiri is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kawajiri wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mirapthlak.
Mirapthlak with good strikes from the mount here!
Mirapthlak goes for an armbar but Kawajiri turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kawajiri.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawajiri slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri wants to pass the guard but Mirapthlak is keeping the position.
Mirapthlak working a defensive guard here.
Kawajiri wants to control from the top but Mirapthlak keeps moving.
Kawajiri gets to his feet - Mirapthlak follows without any prompting.
Mirapthlak shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mirapthlak is trying to control. Kawajiri wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mirapthlak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kawajiri's head.
Mirapthlak is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kawajiri doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mirapthlak.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuaisiala Mirapthlak dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mirapthlak is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kawajiri's half guard.
Kawajiri is trying to stand.
Kawajiri wants to control but Mirapthlak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mirapthlak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kawajiri wants to improve his position but Mirapthlak is controlling well.
Kawajiri trying to hold on to Mirapthlak's head to control him but Mirapthlak postures up.
Mirapthlak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirapthlak is keen to just control but Kawajiri is a slippery customer.
Kawajiri is trying to get back to full guard.
Mirapthlak is trying to work for a kimura but Kawajiri is defending well.
Kawajiri tries to get to full guard but Mirapthlak has control of the leg.
Kawajiri wants to get back to his feet.
Kawajiri trying to control from the bottom.
Kawajiri wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirapthlak is keen to just control but Kawajiri is a slippery customer.
Mirapthlak is just content to waste time from the top position. Kawajiri takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kawajiri is adopting a defensive guard.
Kawajiri manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mirapthlak manages to get himself to full guard.
Mirapthlak has his foot on Kawajiri's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kawajiri works his way back into a safe position though.
Mirapthlak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri trying to control but Mirapthlak is working from the bottom.
Mirapthlak 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.
Mirapthlak controls Kawajiri momentarily but Kawajiri frees himself.
Kawajiri works over Mirapthlak with some ground and pound from guard.
Mirapthlak has his foot on Kawajiri's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kawajiri works his way back into a safe position though.
Kawajiri distracts Mirapthlak with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mirapthlak is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kawajiri trying to control but Mirapthlak is working from the bottom.
Kawajiri must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kawajiri looking to pass the guard.
Mirapthlak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kawajiri wants to control from the top but Mirapthlak keeps moving.
Mirapthlak has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rambo Kawajiri.
Mirapthlak doesn't manage to clinch there - Kawajiri circles away.
Kawajiri closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mirapthlak did well to prevent Kawajiri getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawajiri is trying to work for a kimura but Mirapthlak is defending well.
Kawajiri is looking to advance position but Mirapthlak won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kawajiri in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rambo Kawajiri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Mirapthlak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Mirapthlak fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kawajiri to the ground. Mirapthlak is now in Kawajiri's guard.
Kawajiri kicks Mirapthlak off and gets to his feet.
Mirapthlak looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawajiri is just out of range.
Mirapthlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawajiri manages to avoid it.
Kawajiri drives through and clinches with Mirapthlak against the cage.
Mirapthlak pulls Kawajiri into guard.
Kawajiri wants to control from the top but Mirapthlak keeps moving.
Mirapthlak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kawajiri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mirapthlak keeping moving, preventing Kawajiri from controlling successfully.
Mirapthlak looking for a guillotine here but Kawajiri defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kawajiri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kawajiri forces his way into half guard.
Mirapthlak might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mirapthlak misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mirapthlak wants to improve his position but Kawajiri is controlling well.
Mirapthlak is staying active underneath Kawajiri, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kawajiri performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kawajiri wants to work for an arm triangle but Mirapthlak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirapthlak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kawajiri is working away from the top position though.
Mirapthlak taking some punishment here, with Kawajiri in his half guard.
Kawajiri is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mirapthlak sees it coming and defends easily.
Mirapthlak is trying to get back to full guard.
Mirapthlak trying to control here.
Kawajiri wants to pass to mount but Mirapthlak is defending the position.
Mirapthlak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kawajiri is looking to advance position but Mirapthlak won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri wants to control but Mirapthlak is keeping him busy.
Mirapthlak is looking for a sweep. Kawajiri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mirapthlak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mirapthlak looking for submissions off his back.
Mirapthlak has hold of Kawajiri's hands but Kawajiri slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kawajiri wants to pass to mount but Mirapthlak is defending the position.
Kawajiri is controlling the pace.
Mirapthlak is staying active underneath Kawajiri, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mirapthlak is looking to control Kawajiri's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mirapthlak avoid being mounted?
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rambo Kawajiri.
Mirapthlak darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mirapthlak wants to control but Kawajiri is keeping him busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kawajiri is trying to stand up here but Mirapthlak is controlling him well.
Kawajiri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mirapthlak.
Mirapthlak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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 Tuaisiala Mirapthlak.
I think Mirapthlak has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rambo Kawajiri!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rambo Kawajiri made sure he mentioned Global Empire MMA Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samuri Sikura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Looney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samuri Sikura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chad Looney!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Looney doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Looney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sikura throws a good cross that connects.
Looney with a poor takedown
and Sikura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sikura connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Looney momentarily.
Looney fails with the takedown
and Sikura counters with a straight right hand.
Samuri Sikura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Looney.
Sikura misses with a body shot.
Looney tries for a takedown but Sikura circles away easily
and Sikura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Looney takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Looney is rocked!
Sikura throws an overhand right that drops Looney like a sack of potatoes! Sikura dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuri Sikura!
Our winner, Samuri Sikura, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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