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Rivals LXVII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neho Kipei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kin Sackett (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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219 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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219 lbs
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Good takedowns
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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Neho Kipei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kin Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett instigates a clinch.
Sackett taking a breather.
Sackett scores with a shot to the side of Kipei's head.
Kipei gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kipei trying to control but Sackett is working from the bottom.
Kipei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sackett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kipei throws a big elbow that misses.
Sackett lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kipei!
Sackett controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kipei really wants to buck Sackett off and get back to his feet.
Kipei on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kipei tries to get out of the position.
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.
Sackett looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kipei is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sackett sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kin Sackett wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kipei shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sackett sprawls well. Sackett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kipei gets slowly back to his feet.
Neho Kipei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kipei throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sackett's waist but Sackett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kipei off to one side.
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
Kipei fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neho Kipei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. Kipei looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A lazy left from Sackett finds it's target.
Kipei shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sackett pinned against the cage. Sackett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kipei takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kipei steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sackett. That one must have hurt.
Kipei is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sackett clinches with his opponent.
Sackett lands a good knee to the midsection. Kipei won't want to take too many of those.
Sackett gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sackett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kipei backwards.
Sackett lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Sackett.
Sackett lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sackett lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kipei takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sackett lands with a right to the head.
Sackett lands an elbow inside that Kipei shrugs off.
Sackett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kipei takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kipei is rocked!
Sackett content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sackett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sackett lands an elbow inside.
Sackett dips a shoulder and cracks Kipei with a mighty uppercut! Kipei falls back against the cage and Sackett unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kipei is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Sackett screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kin Sackett!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gob Bluthe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauro Breda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bluthe comes to the cage accompanied by The Final Countdown. 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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163 lbs
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150 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gob Bluthe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mauro Breda!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breda throws a body punch but Bluthe moves out of range.
Breda misses with an uppercut. Bluthe saw that one coming.
Breda throws a sloppy body shot
and Bluthe counters with a straight right hand.
Mauro Breda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bluthe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bluthe lands a nice hook to Breda's body. Breda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Breda. Bluthe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Breda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bluthe.
Breda jabs at Bluthe's body.
Breda misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breda lands with a nice body punch.
Bluthe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Breda has time to react.
Breda misses with a looping right.
Breda throws a hook but Bluthe avoids it easily.
Bluthe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bluthe throws a hook but Breda avoids it easily.
Breda thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breda throws a poor cross that misses
and Bluthe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bluthe slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Breda lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bluthe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Breda.
Breda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good exchange - Breda coming out on top.
Breda misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bluthe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bluthe throws a hook but Breda avoids it easily.
Breda misses with an uppercut. Bluthe saw that one coming.
Bluthe slips under a jab.
Breda closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Breda in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Breda tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Breda passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bluthe!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breda trying to control but Bluthe is having none of it.
Breda is trying to take his opponent's back.
Breda punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bluthe is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Breda has taken his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Breda looking to break Bluthe's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bluthe remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Breda will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bluthe prevents Breda from getting a body triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauro Breda dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bluthe blocks a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bluthe.
Breda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bluthe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Breda's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bluthe under the eye.
Breda misses with a wild body shot.
Breda works Bluthe's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bluthe misses with a left hand
and Breda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Breda works Bluthe's body with a nice hook.
Bluthe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Breda throws a right hand that misses
enabling Bluthe to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Breda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bluthe throws a jab but it's blocked by Breda.
A shot to the body from Breda misses
and Bluthe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bluthe was well out of range. Poor timing from Breda.
Breda looks to score with a jab to the body but Bluthe is just out of range.
Breda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bluthe.
Breda fails with the takedown.
Bluthe throws a lazy right hand but Breda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bluthe looks to land a combination but Breda avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breda's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bluthe under the eye.
Breda scores with the left hand. Bluthe knows he should have avoided that one.
Gob Bluthe is winning the standup battle so far.
Breda throws a body punch but Bluthe moves out of range.
Bluthe slips a straight right by Breda.
Bluthe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bluthe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slow jab from Bluthe misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bluthe avoids the body shot from Breda.
Bluthe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Breda with a jab.
Bluthe throws the left hand but Breda avoids the punch easily.
Breda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Breda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bluthe.
Bluthe slips under a jab from Breda.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gob Bluthe dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Breda misses the target.
Bluthe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Breda.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Breda is defended easily by Bluthe.
Nice defenses there by Bluthe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breda misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breda throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bluthe was covering up waiting for the punch and Breda finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Breda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Breda taking a break here but Bluthe is having none of it and regains half guard.
Bluthe is trying to stand back up but Breda is controlling him
Breda wants to free his trapped foot but Bluthe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bluthe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Breda trying to control the position from guard on top but Bluthe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bluthe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Breda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bluthe is keeping the position for now.
Breda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Breda won't allow Bluthe to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bluthe keeping moving, preventing Breda from controlling successfully.
Bluthe wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Breda is now in half guard.
Breda stops Bluthe from getting back to his feet.
Bluthe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bluthe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Breda is controlling him.
Bluthe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Breda defends well.
Breda trying to control the position from guard on top but Bluthe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mauro Breda has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bluthe has his foot on Breda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Breda works his way back into a safe position though.
Breda wants to control from the top but Bluthe keeps moving.
Bluthe wants to stand and escape but Breda is having none of it.
Breda trying to control but Bluthe is working from the bottom.
Breda controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mauro Breda.
I think Breda has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauro Breda!
Mauro Breda very nearly forgot to thank Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blink Deathgrip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeeJay Dickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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210 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine |
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Decent 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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Blink Deathgrip!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, DeeJay Dickson!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deathgrip shoots and misses
and Dickson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Deathgrip throws an overhand right that lands on Dickson's shoulder, as Dickson tries to avoid the shot.
Deathgrip fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Deathgrip looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Deathgrip shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dickson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blink Deathgrip. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dickson is looking to clinch.
Deathgrip circles away from the clinch attempt.
Deathgrip lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Deathgrip shoots in for a double leg but Dickson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dickson shoots in for a takedown but Deathgrip shows good takedown defense.
Dickson lands a lovely overhand right.
Deathgrip closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dickson wants to improve his position but Deathgrip is controlling well.
Deathgrip trying to control the action but Dickson is working from the bottom.
Dickson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickson won't allow Deathgrip to pass to mount.
Deathgrip thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Deathgrip is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dickson trying to control here.
Deathgrip prevents Dickson from improving his position.
Dickson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Deathgrip trying to pass the guard but Dickson defending well.
Dickson gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deathgrip with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dickson working a defensive guard here.
Dickson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Deathgrip passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Deathgrip looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Deathgrip in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
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!
Deathgrip lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickson gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deathgrip seems to be looking for submissions.
Dickson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Deathgrip stopping the sweep attempt from Dickson.
Dickson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Deathgrip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dickson wants to work for an arm triangle but Deathgrip is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Deathgrip might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deathgrip is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dickson pulls his head out easily.
Deathgrip tries to roll over but Dickson keeps him under control.
Dickson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Deathgrip defending well though.
Dickson throws a strike but Deathgrip avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dickson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickson cracks Deathgrip with a solid left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dickson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dickson won't allow Deathgrip to get back to his feet.
Dickson tries to free his leg and advance position but Deathgrip is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but DeeJay Dickson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Deathgrip changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dickson tries to avoid it but Deathgrip manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dickson to the ground. Dickson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dickson is looking to clinch but Deathgrip is avoiding it.
Deathgrip changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dickson tries to avoid it but Deathgrip manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dickson to the ground. Dickson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Deathgrip throws a nice inside leg kick.
Deathgrip fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blink Deathgrip. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deathgrip misses with a hook
and Dickson counters with a shoot takedown. Deathgrip fights it but they end up in guard.
Deathgrip working a defensive guard but Dickson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Deathgrip is trying to control Dickson's posture but Dickson avoids it.
Dickson landing strikes.
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!
Deathgrip tries to buck Dickson off but Dickson is having none of it.
Dickson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dickson working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deathgrip takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Deathgrip is rocked!
Dickson scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Deathgrip is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Dickson can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeeJay Dickson!
A relieved looking DeeJay Dickson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zoey Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kengo Watanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malone comes to the cage accompanied by Boy Named Sue - Johnny Cash. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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218 lbs
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212 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zoey Malone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kengo Watanabe!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone connects with the punch.
Malone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Watanabe misses.
Watanabe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Watanabe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot 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!
Watanabe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Watanabe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Malone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Watanabe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Malone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Malone.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malone is looking to stand up but Watanabe isn't so interested in that idea.
Malone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Watanabe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Watanabe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Malone manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Watanabe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Watanabe is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Malone swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Watanabe is now in Malone's guard. A big mistake from Malone there, giving up the dominant position!
Watanabe stopping the sweep attempt from Malone.
Watanabe postures up.
Watanabe wants to pass the guard but Malone is keeping the position.
Malone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Malone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zoey Malone has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Malone is looking to clinch but Watanabe is avoiding it.
Watanabe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Malone counters with a stiff right hand.
Zoey Malone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kengo Watanabe.
Watanabe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Malone.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malone stuffs the takedown attempt from Watanabe. Watanabe gets slowly back to his feet.
A shot to the liver by Malone. Beautiful body shot.
Watanabe looks winded!
Watanabe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malone lands a really nice looking cross but Watanabe seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone moves into range and clinches up with Watanabe.
Watanabe wants a takedown but no success here.
Malone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Malone lands a hook to the side of the head.
Watanabe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Watanabe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Malone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Malone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zoey Malone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Malone holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Malone connects with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Malone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Kengo Watanabe has been cut.
Watanabe wants a takedown but no success here.
A knee to the head by Malone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watanabe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Malone gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Watanabe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Malone leaning against his opponent.
Malone with a knee to the head.
Malone lands a left hand.
Malone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Malone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Malone works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Malone gets through Watanabe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malone.
Malone avoiding damage.
Malone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Watanabe is rocked!
Malone has Watanabe pressed against the cage. He pushes Watanabe back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Malone throws a beautiful elbow that sends Watanabe crashing to the floor! Malone piles on the pressure with more strikes! Watanabe is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zoey Malone!
Zoey Malone looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'You just got jacked!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simija Nomurokai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milo Talon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simija Nomurokai had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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26
265 lbs
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272 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Simija Nomurokai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Milo Talon!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nomurokai staying out of range there.
Nomurokai throws a sloppy head kick and Talon moves out of range easily.
Talon moves into range and clinches up with Nomurokai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nomurokai.
Talon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nomurokai missing with knees to the body.
Talon blocks a body shot from Nomurokai.
Talon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Talon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Talon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Talon misses with an elbow strike.
Talon trying to land knees to the body.
Talon prevents the takedown attempt.
Nomurokai has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Talon uses from the top position.
Talon won't allow Nomurokai to sweep him here.
Talon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nomurokai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Talon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Talon throwing strikes but missing.
Nomurokai looking for a sweep. Not yet Nomurokai, not yet.
Talon postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nomurokai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nomurokai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Talon trying to control but Nomurokai is working from the bottom.
Nomurokai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Talon defends well.
Nomurokai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Talon's guard.
Nomurokai postures up in Talon's guard and throws a big left but Talon blocks it.
Talon is trying to keep Nomurokai in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nomurokai drops back, looking for a kneebar! Talon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Talon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Talon!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Talon tries to advance to mount but Nomurokai denies him.
Talon tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Nomurokai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nomurokai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Talon misses with the ground and pound.
Nomurokai is trying to control Talon's posture but Talon avoids it.
Nomurokai is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Talon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nomurokai is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Talon trying to control the action but Nomurokai is working from the bottom.
Talon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nomurokai kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nomurokai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nomurokai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Talon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Talon's back!
Nomurokai is looking for the choke from the back position but Talon is controlling his hands well.
Nomurokai misses with punches from the back.
Nomurokai looking to break Talon's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Talon remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nomurokai will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Talon tries to roll but Nomurokai sticks to his back.
Will Nomurokai go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Talon is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nomurokai throwing sloppy strikes.
Talon trying to control but not successfully.
Nomurokai thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Nomurokai struggling to keep hold of the position.
Nomurokai is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Talon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Talon prevents Nomurokai from getting a body triangle.
Nomurokai is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Talon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Talon turns into Nomurokai and is now in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nomurokai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nomurokai manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simija Nomurokai dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nomurokai blocks a jab.
Talon lands with a hook. Nomurokai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Talon finds it's way through Nomurokai's defenses.
Nomurokai moves into range and clinches up with Talon.
Nomurokai blocks an elbow strike from Talon.
Talon lands an elbow just above Nomurokai 's eye.
Nomurokai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Talon tries a knee to the head but Nomurokai blocks it.
Talon pushes off an throws an elbow but Nomurokai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nomurokai tries to break free but Talon pushes him back against the cage.
Nomurokai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nomurokai takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Simija Nomurokai has been cut.
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!
Nomurokai tries to stall but Talon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nomurokai jumps guard but Talon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A bit of stalling here from Nomurokai.
Nomurokai trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nomurokai looking for a takedown.
Nomurokai tries to stall but Talon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Talon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nomurokai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Talon is defending well for now.
Nomurokai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Talon to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simija Nomurokai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Talon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Talon tries to land knees in the clinch but Nomurokai avoids the damage to the body.
Talon lands a damaging elbow.
Talon misses with a knee to the head.
Talon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nomurokai in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Talon.
Talon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nomurokai's defenses.
Nomurokai is rocked!
Talon landing knees to the body.
Talon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Talon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nomurokai's defenses.
Oh Nomurokai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Talon lands a big knee! That's hurt Nomurokai! Oh, he's all over the place! Talon lands another knee that sends Nomurokai to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milo Talon!
A very excited looking Milo Talon rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Soon Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
165 lbs
6 - 3 - 1 |
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23
165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Soon Do!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimmy Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Do checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Do.
Jacobs tries a low kick but Do avoids it.
Jacobs misses with a low kick.
Jacobs swats away the attempt to clinch by Do.
Jacobs throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Do counter with a right hand.
Jacobs throws a head kick but Do moves out of range.
Do ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jimmy Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jacobs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Do closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jacobs is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jacobs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Do is working away from the top position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Do looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jacobs with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Do lands a nice short elbow.
Do passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Do's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Soon Do!
Soon Do decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Story (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perseen Suti (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!
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30
135 lbs
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19
146 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tim Story!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Perseen Suti!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suti closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Suti lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Story manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Story avoids the attempt from Suti to control.
Story working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Story 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.
You get the feeling that Suti really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Story thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Story scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Suti?
Story sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Story tries to push Suti's head away but Suti is holding on tight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suti is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suti defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Story.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Story punishing his opponent with strikes.
Story landing punches.
Story looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Suti in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Story prevents Suti from getting the reversal.
Story throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Suti can't escape the position.
Poor strikes thrown by Story there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Story wants to control the pace but Suti is squirming around nicely.
Suti tries to lock up and control but Story gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Story is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Suti has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Story scoring with strikes but Suti is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suti bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Suti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Suti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Story throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Story looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Suti has picked Story up and slammed him! Story can't keep hold of the triangle and Suti manages to pass to side control!
Story gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Suti wants to free his trapped foot but Story is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Story is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Story works his way to full guard. Good work.
Suti working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Story's head.
Story had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Suti defends it easily.
Story looking for a guillotine here but Suti defends easily.
Suti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Story working for a triangle but Suti defends it easily.
Suti with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suti wants to control from the top but Story keeps moving.
Suti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Story wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Suti stopping the sweep attempt from Story.
Suti trying to control the position from guard on top but Story is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Story is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Story swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Story is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Suti defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Story dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Story enables Suti to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Story manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Suti throws a big elbow that misses.
Tim Story overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Suti trying to control but Story is working from the bottom.
Story had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Suti defends it easily.
Suti stands up over Story, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Suti is in close to Story's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Story keeping moving, preventing Suti from controlling successfully.
Story utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Suti is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Story throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Suti escapes and throws Story's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Story is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Suti off and has taken his back!
The referee is taking a good look at Suti as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Story!
Suti trying to control but not successfully.
Story lands shots from the back.
Suti just trying to survive but Story is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Story working for the choke.
Story is striking from the back but Suti escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Story is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Story thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Suti tries to get to full guard but Story has control of the leg.
Story lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suti keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suti is refusing to be controlled, as Story sits in half guard.
Story trying to mount his opponent but Suti defends it.
Story wants to control but Suti is keeping him busy.
Story trying to mount his opponent but Suti defends it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Suti shoots in but Story avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Perseen Suti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Story lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suti circles away quickly and effectively.
Suti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Story circles away quickly and effectively.
A slow jab from Suti misses its intended target.
Suti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tim Story is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suti shoots for a double leg takedown but Story sprawls well. He's pushed Suti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Suti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Suti shoots in for a double leg but Story sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tim Story has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Perseen Suti.
Suti scores with a jab. Story acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Suti throws a leg kick but Story moved away.
Suti scores with a takedown into Story's guard.
Story has his foot on Suti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Suti works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suti trying to control but Story is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Story escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Suti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Story keeping moving, preventing Suti from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Perseen Suti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Suti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Story's waist but Story gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Suti off to one side.
A left lands for Suti.
Suti shoots in for a takedown but Story shows good takedown defense.
Suti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Suti fails to land the takedown.
Tim Story has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Perseen Suti.
Story shoots in for a double leg but Suti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suti. Story does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Story counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Story.
Story is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Suti is defending well.
Story tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Story is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Story turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Story working away.
Suti is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Story's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Suti has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Story is working away from the top position though.
Suti gets full guard.
Story with a flurry of punches that miss.
Story preventing the sweep.
Story drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Suti dives on top into guard.
Suti trying to control but Story is working from the bottom.
Story manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suti gets back to half guard.
Suti wants to get back to full guard.
Suti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Story misses with a head shot. Suti uses the momentum to regain guard.
Suti has control of Story's left arm, preventing Story from doing any damage.
Story wants to control from the top but Suti keeps moving.
Story cracks Suti with a solid left hand.
Story in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suti 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.
Story stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Suti wants to sweep here but Story controlling him for the moment.
Suti controlling Story's posture.
Story missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Story accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Suti working a defensive guard here.
Story throwing strikes from guard but Suti blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Story throwing strikes from guard but Suti blocks nicely.
Story passes Suti's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Story is working for a submission of some sort.
Suti trying to hold on to Story's head to control him but Story postures up.
Suti is controlling Story's trapped leg to prevent Story from advancing to side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Story.
Suti makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Suti.
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 Tim Story.
I think Story 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tim Story!
Tim Story made sure to mention his sponsor, Hopkins Athletics in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between William Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Sanchaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). William Dos Santos has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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170 lbs
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158 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, William Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Raul Sanchaz!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dos Santos's corner calls for a 1-2. Dos Santos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dos Santos. Sanchaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchaz has a takedown stuffed.
Sanchaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanchaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Raul Sanchaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dos Santos. Sanchaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchaz blocks a jab.
Dos Santos lands a jab to Sanchaz's midsection.
Sanchaz shoots for a takedown but Dos Santos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dos Santos moves out of range as Sanchaz throws a body kick.
Sanchaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dos Santos manages to avoid it.
Sanchaz with a hook.
Sanchaz shoots for a takedown but Dos Santos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
William Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Sanchaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Sanchaz misses its intended target.
Sanchaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchaz.
Dos Santos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanchaz's hands.
Sanchaz misses with a looping right.
William Dos Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchaz scores a takedown into full mount!
Dos Santos sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sanchaz connects with a nice short shot to Dos Santos's temple.
Dos Santos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dos Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sanchaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dos Santos is pulling down on Sanchaz's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dos Santos pushes Sanchaz off and scrambles back to his feet.
Sanchaz tries for a takedown but Dos Santos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dos Santos drops his hands momentarily and Sanchaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dos Santos lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanchaz's head.
Sanchaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dos Santos lands a nice looking body shot.
Dos Santos digs a good hook to Sanchaz's body.
Dos Santos is looking to wear down Sanchaz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sanchaz misses with a head kick.
Dos Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Dos Santos.
Sanchaz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dos Santos lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sanchaz.
Sanchaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dos Santos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sanchaz throws a head kick that misses.
Dos Santos slips under a jab.
Dos Santos moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dos Santos swings for the body but Sanchaz moves out of range.
Sanchaz avoids the body shot from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dos Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanchaz.
Sanchaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos takes a swing at Sanchaz's ribcage but misses.
Dos Santos clobbers Sanchaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dos Santos is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A big right from Dos Santos misses.
Dos Santos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sanchaz walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Santos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanchaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dos Santos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sanchaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice body punch from Dos Santos.
Sanchaz throws the kick towards the body but Dos Santos avoids it.
Dos Santos throws a body punch but Sanchaz moves out of range.
Dos Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchaz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dos Santos walks into a jab.
Dos Santos scores with the left hand. Sanchaz knows he should have avoided that one.
Sanchaz throws a push kick but Dos Santos slaps the foot to one side.
Dos Santos throws a body punch but Sanchaz moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Dos Santos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dos Santos connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchaz misses the target.
Sanchaz lands a jab-cross combination.
Sanchaz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dos Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchaz moves away.
Dos Santos swings for the body but Sanchaz moves out of range.
Dos Santos throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchaz's shoulder, as Sanchaz tries to avoid the shot.
Dos Santos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dos Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchaz throws a lazy right hand but Dos Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Dos Santos. No joy for Sanchaz on that attempt.
Dos Santos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dos Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good shot there by Sanchaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchaz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sanchaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanchaz tries to clinch there but Dos Santos circles away.
Dos Santos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchaz throws out the jab.
Sanchaz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dos Santos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dos Santos misses with a body punch
and Sanchaz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sanchaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchaz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Sanchaz misses.
Dos Santos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanchaz tries to clinch up.
Dos Santos throws a hook but Sanchaz avoids it easily.
Dos Santos cracks Sanchaz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sanchaz throws a series of punches but Dos Santos avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dos Santos. Sanchaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dos Santos's waist but Dos Santos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanchaz off to one side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchaz throws the left hand but Dos Santos avoids the punch easily.
Dos Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchaz manages to avoid it.
Sanchaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
William Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Sanchaz.
Sanchaz wants to land a leg kick but Dos Santos is out of range.
Dos Santos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sanchaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dos Santos.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos jabs at Sanchaz's body.
Dos Santos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sanchaz misses with a looping left.
Dos Santos scores with a shot to the body.
Dos Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dos Santos manages to avoid it.
Sanchaz wants to slow Dos Santos down by chopping away at his legs.
Sanchaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchaz misses with a low kick.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchaz.
The fighters circling - Sanchaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchaz misses with a looping left.
Dos Santos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sanchaz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sanchaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dos Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dos Santos throws a shot to the body.
Sanchaz avoids the body shot from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Dos Santos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanchaz has time to react.
Sanchaz tries to land a front kick but Dos Santos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sanchaz misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Sanchaz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot.
Horrible takedown by Sanchaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Dos Santos which made him look bad.
Sanchaz is looking to land body kicks.
Sanchaz throws a shot from downtown. Dos Santos moves away and avoids it.
Sanchaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Santos is just out of range.
Sanchaz tries to clinch up.
Dos Santos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanchaz under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throws a body punch but Sanchaz moves out of range.
Dos Santos moves away from the strike by Sanchaz.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchaz.
Dos Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dos Santos misses the shot to the body.
Dos Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that William Dos Santos will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Nice uppercut there from Dos Santos.
Sanchaz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sanchaz clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchaz fails to land.
Dos Santos blocks a body shot from Sanchaz.
Sanchaz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dos Santos.
Sanchaz is pushing Dos Santos up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sanchaz is looking to control Dos Santos's arms but Dos Santos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanchaz has his back to the cage.
Sanchaz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dos Santos taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos working aggressively here.
Dos Santos managing to block the knees to the body from Sanchaz.
Dos Santos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sanchaz missing with knees to the body.
Sanchaz letting Dos Santos take a breather here.
Stalling in the clinch from Sanchaz.
Sanchaz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dos Santos avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dos Santos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dos Santos tries to break free but Sanchaz pushes him back against the cage.
Dos Santos misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Santos has Sanchaz pressed against the cage.
Dos Santos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanchaz has a couple of punches blocked by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dos Santos slowing the pace effectively.
Sanchaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanchaz tries a body shot but Dos Santos blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos stalls.
Sanchaz tries to throw a body punch but Dos Santos avoids it by throwing Sanchaz back against the cage.
Sanchaz wants to stall.
Sanchaz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dos Santos slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raul Sanchaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dos Santos slowing the pace effectively.
Sanchaz looking to stall.
Dos Santos just leaning against Sanchaz, taking a breather.
Sanchaz misses with an elbow over the top.
William Dos Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanchaz has a couple of punches blocked by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos stalls.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchaz fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Raul Sanchaz.
I think Dos Santos 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Dos Santos!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, William Dos Santos made sure he mentioned Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp (159.49 $75), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gnome Chomsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cup Tea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chomsky's entrance music is System Of A Down - Sugar. A fine choice. This should be a great matchup!
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196 lbs
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gnome Chomsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cup Tea!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Chomsky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tea throws a body punch but Chomsky moves out of range.
Tea lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chomsky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chomsky manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tea on his heels. He'll look to pass Tea's guard now, I'm sure.
Tea wants to sweep here but Chomsky controlling him for the moment.
Tea is looking to sweep but instead, Chomsky has passed into half guard.
Chomsky uses his free foot to push down on Tea's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tea.
Chomsky cracks Tea with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tea is squirming around, avoiding Chomsky's attempts to control the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tea takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tea really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chomsky unloading with bombs!
Chomsky tries to control but Tea wriggling away.
Tea can't escape the position.
Chomsky cracks Tea with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Chomsky cracks Tea with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tea wants to hold on but Chomsky pushes him away.
Tea is trying desperately to improve position.
Chomsky landing strikes from the mount and Tea is in trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tea is trying to escape the mount.
Tea is squirming around, avoiding Chomsky's attempts to control the action.
Tea is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chomsky controlling his opponent.
Chomsky 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.
Tea tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Chomsky cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tea taking shots to the head.
Tea takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tea working to try and regain half guard.
Chomsky looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chomsky in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tea is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tea is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Chomsky is staying active.
Chomsky lands a big elbow.
Tea sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tea manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chomsky.
Chomsky connects with a couple of short punches.
Chomsky is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chomsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Tea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chomsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tea escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chomsky gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tea controlling Chomsky's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chomsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tea being controlled here, momentarily.
Chomsky wants to control from the top but Tea keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up because Gnome Chomsky just wasn't active enough.
Chomsky moves in looking to clinch but Tea pushes him off.
Tea scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chomsky takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gnome Chomsky 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.
Chomsky walks into a left hand.
Tea fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tea. Chomsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chomsky tries to clinch up.
Cup Tea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tea lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chomsky backs up against the cage.
Chomsky stuffs the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chomsky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cup Tea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chomsky moves away from the strike by Tea.
Tea waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chomsky.
Tea swings for the body but Chomsky moves out of range.
Tea throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chomsky walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tea misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tea throws a body punch but Chomsky moves out of range.
Tea shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chomsky counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chomsky.
Chomsky gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Chomsky throwing shots but Tea is blocking nicely.
Tea is looking to get back to full guard here but Chomsky has managed to pass to side control instead.
Chomsky is looking to take a break and control but Tea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tea sneaks back into half guard.
Tea is not content to let Chomsky control the position.
Chomsky trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tea trying to control but Chomsky postures up.
Tea keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chomsky prevents Tea from improving his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chomsky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tea keeps working.
Tea actively working from the bottom here.
Chomsky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tea looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tea is looking to improve his position.
Chomsky moves nicely into side control.
Tea tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chomsky controls the position.
Chomsky working away.
Gnome Chomsky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tea is not content to let Chomsky control the position.
Tea is trying to control Chomsky's posture but Chomsky avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chomsky wants to control but Tea is keeping him busy.
Tea manages to get back to half guard.
Chomsky lands with a punch from half guard.
Tea moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chomsky is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chomsky is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tea trying to keep a closed guard but Chomsky is proving a slippery customer.
Chomsky seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cup Tea will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tea fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chomsky dodges the punch combination from Tea.
Chomsky avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tea is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chomsky rather than just go for the knockout.
Tea throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chomsky.
Tea throws a shot from downtown. Chomsky moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tea throws out a loose jab but Chomsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tea misses with an uppercut. Chomsky saw that one coming.
Tea scores a takedown into full mount!
Chomsky tries to hold on but Tea postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tea thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Tea trying to control but Chomsky is having none of it.
Tea thowing shots but they're missing.
Tea can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chomsky is looking to escape.
Tea controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chomsky is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chomsky 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.
Tea is looking to advance position but Chomsky won't allow it.
Tea is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chomsky gets full guard.
Tea trying to control the position from guard on top but Chomsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tea tries to free his leg and advance position but Chomsky is retaining full guard.
Chomsky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chomsky keeping moving, preventing Tea from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tea won't allow Chomsky to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tea accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tea trying to control the position from guard on top but Chomsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tea wants to pass the guard but Chomsky is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cup Tea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tea has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cup Tea!
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