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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ichiro Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Ryan (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ichiro Yamamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yamamoto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ryan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yamamoto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ryan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yamamoto scrambles back to his feet.
Ryan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yamamoto on his heels. He'll look to pass Yamamoto's guard now, I'm sure.
Yamamoto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ryan defends it easily.
Yamamoto pulls Ryan in close to prevent any damage.
Ryan postures up.
Ryan wanted to stand there but Yamamoto had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan is fighting to break Yamamoto's control of his arms but Yamamoto is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ichiro Yamamoto has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Yamamoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Yamamoto tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ryan is in Yamamoto's guard.
Yamamoto 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.
Ryan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ryan throwing strikes from guard but Yamamoto blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto controls Ryan momentarily but Ryan frees himself.
Ryan is looking to work some ground and pound but Yamamoto has wrist control.
Yamamoto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ryan trying to control but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ichiro Yamamoto wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that misses.
Yamamoto swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryan.
Ryan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yamamoto connects with an inside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Yamamoto.
Ichiro Yamamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan stuffs the takedown.
Yamamoto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ryan swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichiro Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamamoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ryan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ryan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yamamoto on his heels. He'll look to pass Yamamoto's guard now, I'm sure.
Yamamoto is breathing heavily.
Ryan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yamamoto wants to get back to his feet but Ryan passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ryan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ryan not doing much here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yamamoto is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Ryan 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.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yamamoto sprawls well. Yamamoto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Yamamoto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ryan avoids it really well and circles away.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Ryan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ryan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Yamamoto quickly recovers to half guard.
Ryan wants to control but Yamamoto is keeping him busy.
Yamamoto wants to get back to full guard.
Ryan is keen to just control but Yamamoto is a slippery customer.
Ryan seems to be working for a kimura but Yamamoto defends the submission attempt.
Yamamoto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ryan is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto wants to get back to full guard.
Yamamoto trying to control from the bottom.
Yamamoto moves into full guard.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Yamamoto is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jon Ryan was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ryan shoots in and bounces Yamamoto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Yamamoto is trying to control the position but Ryan postures up.
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Yamamoto is retaining full guard.
Ryan is fighting to break Yamamoto's control of his arms but Yamamoto is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yamamoto trying to strike off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ichiro Yamamoto wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ryan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ryan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Yamamoto wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jon Ryan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ryan tries to stand and escape but Yamamoto is controlling the position.
Ryan is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Yamamoto trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Yamamoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ryan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Yamamoto!
Yamamoto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ryan is keen to just control but Yamamoto is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yamamoto trying to hold on to Ryan's head to control him but Ryan postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Ryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Yamamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yamamoto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ryan tries for a takedown but Yamamoto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yamamoto closes the distance and clinches.
Yamamoto trying to land knees to the body.
Yamamoto connects with a knee to the head.
Ryan jumps guard but Yamamoto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ryan tries to pull guard but Yamamoto holds him up against the cage and eventually Ryan drops back down to his feet.
Ichiro Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Ryan.
Yamamoto has Ryan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ryan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yamamoto tries to throw a body punch but Ryan avoids it by throwing Yamamoto back against the cage.
Ryan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Yamamoto regains guard.
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Yamamoto is retaining full guard.
Ryan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan throwing strikes from guard but Yamamoto blocks nicely.
Yamamoto is controlling Ryan's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ichiro Yamamoto.
Yamamoto misses with a head kick.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that half lands.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Yamamoto is looking to control Ryan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yamamoto avoid being mounted?
Ryan decides to return to a standing position.
Ryan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Yamamoto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yamamoto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ryan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yamamoto on his heels. He'll look to pass Yamamoto's guard now, I'm sure.
Ryan trying to control but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ryan defends it easily.
Ryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yamamoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jon Ryan has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Yamamoto throws a head kick but Ryan moves out of range.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that misses.
Yamamoto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ryan circles away.
Yamamoto lands with a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yamamoto was covering up waiting for the punch and Ryan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan has gone for a leg lock! Yamamoto slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ryan's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jon Ryan.
I've got Ryan 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Ryan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ryou Misaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Maniac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryou Misaki had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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135 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryou Misaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bart Maniac!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Misaki tries to clinch
and Maniac counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Maniac sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Maniac is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Misaki tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Maniac manages to move to mount!
Maniac scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Maniac with the ground and pound from mount.
Misaki is trying to stand.
Maniac breaks from Misaki's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maniac takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misaki really wants to buck Maniac off and get back to his feet.
Maniac controlling from the full mount.
Maniac scoring with strikes but Misaki is staying in there.
Misaki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maniac controlling from mount.
Maniac with shots to the head and body - Misaki looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maniac controlling the position easily from mount.
Maniac scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Misaki?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maniac looking to secure an arm triangle but Misaki defends it well.
Misaki is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Maniac controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misaki is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Maniac sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A nice elbow there by Maniac.
Maniac looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maniac jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Misaki manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Maniac controls the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maniac's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Maniac dominated that round.
That's time! Misaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Misaki darts in trying to clinch
and Maniac holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Maniac tries to throw a body punch but Misaki avoids it by throwing Maniac back against the cage.
Maniac avoiding damage as Misaki throws knees to the body.
A short right from Maniac.
Misaki scores a nice knee to the body.
Maniac taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maniac wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Misaki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Misaki blocks an uppercut.
Misaki takes an elbow to the forehead.
Maniac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Misaki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maniac counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misaki tries to clinch but Maniac moves away
and Maniac cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maniac swats away the attempt to clinch by Misaki.
Misaki moves to clinch but Maniac breaks away
letting Maniac counter with a right hand.
Ryou Misaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Misaki closes the distance but Maniac moves to the side
and Maniac counters with a three punch combo that has Misaki backing up. Misaki nods at Maniac to acknowledge the strikes.
Misaki tries to keep at a distance but Maniac has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Maniac.
Misaki blocks a body shot from Maniac.
Maniac lands with a light punch inside.
Misaki misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misaki pushes off an throws an elbow but Maniac leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Maniac blocks an elbow strike.
Maniac tries to break free but Misaki pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misaki.
Maniac blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maniac looking to slow down the pace here.
Maniac avoids the elbow strike from Misaki, against the cage.
Maniac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maniac gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maniac manages to break the clinch.
Misaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Maniac circles away.
Maniac circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maniac counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maniac fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Misaki to the ground. Maniac is now in Misaki's guard.
Maniac stays in close to Misaki's body and controls the position.
Misaki is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Maniac dives into side control.
Misaki is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Maniac landing strikes.
Maniac prevents Misaki from escaping the position.
A lull in the action here as Maniac stalls from top position.
Maniac grinds an elbow into Misaki's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maniac is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Misaki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A lull in the action here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Misaki wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maniac remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Maniac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Maniac fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Misaki wants to clinch but Maniac slips to the side
and Maniac counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maniac shoots in but no luck this time.
Maniac pushes Misaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Maniac tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Misaki avoids it.
Maniac has had enough of the clinch but Misaki keeps him there for the moment.
Maniac lands a right hand that snaps the head of Misaki backwards.
Misaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maniac.
Misaki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Misaki tries to land a knee to the head but Maniac blocks with his arms.
Maniac just leaning against Misaki, taking a breather.
Maniac breaks from the clinch.
Misaki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maniac swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maniac lands with a shot to the body.
Maniac moves into the clinch successfully.
Misaki looking to throw knees to the head but Maniac is blocking nicely.
Misaki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Maniac breaks from the clinch.
Maniac darts in and clinches Misaki up against the cage.
Maniac manages to break the clinch.
Maniac has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maniac stuns Misaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Misaki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maniac connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Misaki scrambles back to his feet.
Misaki looks to clinch
and Maniac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maniac pushes Misaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Maniac lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maniac takes an elbow to the temple.
Maniac breaks from the clinch.
Ryou Misaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Maniac cracks the inside of Misaki's front leg.
Maniac wants to land a leg kick but Misaki is out of range.
Misaki tries to clinch up
and Maniac counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Misaki thinking.
Misaki takes one to the chin there.
Misaki is looking to clinch but Maniac is avoiding it.
Maniac connects with an inside leg kick.
Maniac is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Maniac lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Maniac keeps the fight on the outside.
Misaki closes the distance but Maniac moves to the side
and Maniac counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Misaki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maniac's brow.
Maniac is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maniac dodges an elbow strike from Misaki.
Maniac is trying to break the clinch but Misaki has him pressed against the cage.
Maniac has had enough of the clinch but Misaki keeps him there for the moment.
Maniac wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maniac looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Misaki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maniac's defenses.
It looks like Bart Maniac has been cut.
Maniac blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maniac lands a hook that snaps the head of Misaki backwards.
Misaki misses with a knee strike.
Misaki looking to throw knees to the head but Maniac is blocking nicely.
Maniac scores with a shoulder strike.
Maniac wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maniac.
Misaki tries to land knees in the clinch but Maniac avoids the damage to the body.
Misaki misses with a knee strike.
Maniac lands with a short shot to the head.
Bart Maniac is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Misaki lands a knee to the body.
Maniac tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Misaki avoids it.
Maniac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maniac looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bart Maniac seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Misaki tries to clinch but Maniac moves away
and Maniac connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maniac.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maniac is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Misaki's half guard.
Maniac controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bart Maniac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maniac 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bart Maniac!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tormy Skillz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koji Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Tormy Skillz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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155 lbs
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147 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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, Tormy Skillz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Koji Sato!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Skillz as Sato shoots in.
Sato feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Skillz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sato pushes down on Skillz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sato is thwarting Skillz's attempts to control the position.
Skillz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sato seems to be working for a kimura but Skillz defends the submission attempt.
Skillz trying to control from the bottom.
Skillz manages to get to full guard.
Sato trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skillz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sato drops back looking for a leg! Skillz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Skillz manages to kick Sato off! Sato jumps back into Skillz's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skillz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sato drops back looking for a leg! Skillz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Skillz manages to kick Sato off! Sato jumps back into Skillz's guard.
Sato postures up.
Skillz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sato can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sato drops back looking for a leg! Skillz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Skillz manages to kick Sato off! Sato jumps back into Skillz's guard.
Skillz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skillz is trying to keep Sato in close.
Sato missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Skillz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sato passes Skillz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Skillz wants to control but Sato is keeping busy.
Sato wants to work for an arm triangle but Skillz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Skillz wants to improve his position but Sato is controlling well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skillz is defending against the submission attempts here by Sato.
Sato looks winded!
Sato is trying to work for a kimura but Skillz is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skillz looking for submissions off his back.
Skillz trying to control from the bottom.
Sato is trying to work for a kimura but Skillz is defending well.
Sato is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Skillz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Skillz trying to hold on to Sato's head to control him but Sato postures up.
Skillz moves into full guard.
Sato is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skillz trying to control the position.
Skillz working for a triangle but Sato defends it easily.
Skillz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Skillz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sato trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skillz working for a triangle but Sato defends it easily.
Sato is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tormy Skillz dominated that round.
That's time! Skillz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Skillz throws a head kick that misses.
Sato will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sato shoots in and gets a takedown into Skillz's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sato accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sato drops back looking for a leg! Skillz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Skillz manages to kick Sato off! Sato jumps back into Skillz's guard.
Skillz looking for a guillotine here but Sato defends easily.
Sato slips nicely into half guard.
Tormy Skillz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sato is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sato is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sato is breathing heavily.
Sato is looking for a kimura but Skillz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sato to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skillz trying to hold on to Sato's head to control him but Sato postures up.
Skillz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Skillz is looking to control Sato's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skillz avoid being mounted?
Sato wants to free his trapped foot but Skillz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Skillz gets full guard.
Skillz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sato working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sato tries to free his leg and advance position but Skillz is retaining full guard.
Skillz controls Sato momentarily but Sato frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tormy Skillz.
Skillz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Skillz. Sato shrugs it off though.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sato.
Skillz wants to control but Sato postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skillz sneaks back into half guard.
Sato is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Skillz moves into full guard.
Skillz is trying to control the position but Sato postures up.
Sato throws a big elbow that misses.
Skillz working for a triangle but Sato defends it easily.
Skillz has his foot on Sato's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sato works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Skillz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sato working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Skillz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sato being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skillz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sato gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Skillz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skillz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sato drops back looking for a leg! Skillz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Skillz manages to kick Sato off! Sato jumps back into Skillz's guard.
Skillz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sato.
Sato drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sato jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Skillz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sato doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sato manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skillz trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tormy Skillz dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sato shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Skillz pinned against the cage. Skillz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sato tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skillz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sato somewhat.
Skillz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sato.
Tormy Skillz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koji Sato.
Skillz throws a nice head kick!
Sato takes a kick to the side of the head.
Skillz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Koji Sato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sato takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sato shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skillz as he jumps to the side.
A head kick misses from Skillz.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Skillz - that will leave a mark!
Sato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skillz lands a nice looking body kick.
Skillz thuds his shin into the meat of Sato's side.
A head kick misses from Skillz.
Skillz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sato steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Skillz. That one must have hurt.
Skillz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Skillz.
Skillz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sato drives through with a takedown into guard.
Skillz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sato pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skillz is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sato accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koji Sato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tormy Skillz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skillz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sato is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sato postures up.
Skillz controlling Sato's posture.
Sato thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sato is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Skillz trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tormy Skillz wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sato will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sato takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Skillz throws a head kick that misses.
Skillz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skillz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Skillz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sato moves out of range of the body kick from Skillz.
Skillz slaps away a takedown attempt from Sato, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sato takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tormy Skillz is winning the standup battle so far.
Sato misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Skillz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Skillz lands but Sato takes it in his stride.
Skillz scores with a head kick. Sato tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Skillz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sato on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sato fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sato walks forward, straight into a front kick from Skillz.
Skillz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Skillz lands with a kick to the temple. Sato shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skillz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sato misses with a takedown attempt - Skillz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Skillz scores with a head kick. Sato tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skillz stuffs the takedown.
Sato fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tormy Skillz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Skillz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tormy Skillz!
A very excited looking Tormy Skillz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will DeFrank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Penis Bez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Will DeFrank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Penis Bez!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeFrank throws a solid leg kick but Bez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at DeFrank.
DeFrank closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bez did well to prevent DeFrank getting side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
DeFrank sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bez defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeFrank thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bez's head.
DeFrank looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bez is staying active underneath DeFrank, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bez is trying to stand back up but DeFrank is controlling him
Bez taking some punishment here, with DeFrank in his half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bez can do anything to dispel that myth.
DeFrank trying to control from half guard but Bez is working away.
DeFrank missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bez pushes DeFrank off looking to stand but DeFrank dives back in and keeps control.
DeFrank not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bez taking some punishment here, with DeFrank in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeFrank looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bez blocking the ground and pound attempt from DeFrank.
Bez taking some punishment here, with DeFrank in his half guard.
DeFrank landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
DeFrank takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
DeFrank thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bez's head.
DeFrank sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bez defending well though.
DeFrank is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bez sees it coming and defends easily.
Bez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DeFrank.
DeFrank looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeFrank throwing shots but Bez is blocking nicely.
DeFrank is looking to advance position but Bez won't allow it.
Bez is trying to stand up here but DeFrank is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeFrank is nestled in close to Bez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
DeFrank wants to take a breather but Bez is having none of it.
DeFrank takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
DeFrank looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bez is rocked!
DeFrank lands a big elbow - Bez is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for DeFrank!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will DeFrank!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Orono Wor Petchpun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emil Yanenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Orono Wor Petchpun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Emil Yanenko!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yanenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wor Petchpun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yanenko shoots in for a takedown but Wor Petchpun shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wor Petchpun feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yanenko's calf.
Yanenko shoots in for a double leg but Wor Petchpun sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Orono Wor Petchpun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Yanenko.
Yanenko misses with a takedown attempt - Wor Petchpun sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wor Petchpun.
Wor Petchpun throws a leg kick which misses Yanenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Yanenko tries to avoid it.
Wor Petchpun keeps Yanenko at a distance using the push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wor Petchpun throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yanenko's head.
It looks like Emil Yanenko has been cut.
Wor Petchpun connects with a body shot.
Orono Wor Petchpun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yanenko looks winded!
Wor Petchpun scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wor Petchpun lands with a good body shot.
Wor Petchpun throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wor Petchpun throws a front kick that sends Yanenko stumbling back into the cage.
Wor Petchpun takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wor Petchpun with a hook.
Wor Petchpun scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yanenko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Yanenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Wor Petchpun sprawls well. He's pushed Yanenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wor Petchpun scores with a push kick.
Wor Petchpun bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Wor Petchpun. Beautiful body shot.
Yanenko walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wor Petchpun.
Yanenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wor Petchpun lands a big head kick that sends Yanenko to the canvas! Wor Petchpun follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orono Wor Petchpun!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Zed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferguson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. POWER kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Brock Ferguson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Angelo Zed!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Brock Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson scores with a takedown into Zed's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ferguson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ferguson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ferguson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zed is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ferguson, into his guard.
Zed is looking to stand up but Ferguson won't let him.
Zed won't allow Ferguson to sweep him here.
Zed tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferguson is retaining full guard.
Ferguson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zed is one step ahead there.
Zed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zed is stalling in the full guard.
Zed is looking to stand up but Ferguson won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferguson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zed trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Angelo Zed wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Zed misses with a hook.
Ferguson clinches with his opponent.
Ferguson lands a shoulder strike.
Ferguson lands with a left to the head.
Ferguson is working Zed over against the cage.
Ferguson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zed gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ferguson tries a body shot but Zed blocks it.
Zed manages to break the clinch.
Zed misses with a wild combination.
Zed misses with a hook to the body
and Ferguson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ferguson.
Angelo Zed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Ferguson does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zed looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferguson is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ferguson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zed.
Ferguson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zed lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Brock Ferguson has been cut.
A slow jab from Zed misses its intended target.
Zed lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zed. Ferguson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zed swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferguson.
Zed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zed misses with a shot to the body
and Ferguson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch but Zed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Zed finds it's way through Ferguson's defenses.
Zed displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zed slips under a jab.
Ferguson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zed to the ground. Ferguson is now in Zed's guard.
Ferguson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ferguson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zed's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ferguson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zed wants to get back to his feet but Ferguson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ferguson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ferguson stands up over Zed, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zed wants to stand but Ferguson is controlling the position.
Ferguson looking to sit in guard and control but Zed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four 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!
Ferguson pulls Zed in to control the position.
Zed looking to pass the guard.
Zed has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zed trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zed is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ferguson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ferguson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zed wants to get up but he can't break Ferguson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferguson is trying to control the position but Zed postures up.
Zed with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ferguson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zed's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Ferguson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brock Ferguson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ferguson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ferguson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ferguson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ferguson passes into side control, despite Zed's attempt to control the position.
Ferguson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ferguson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ferguson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zed sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ferguson is working for a kimura but Zed is defending it quite comfortably.
Ferguson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ferguson prevents Zed from standing back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zed manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ferguson controlling from the top position.
Ferguson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zed controlling Ferguson's posture.
Ferguson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zed working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ferguson.
Ferguson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zed looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ferguson stops Zed from standing up.
Ferguson works over Zed with some ground and pound from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson throws a big elbow that misses.
Ferguson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brock Ferguson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zed looking to control but Ferguson passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ferguson is thwarting Zed's attempts to control the position.
Zed avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ferguson.
Ferguson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ferguson trying to control the action but Zed is working from the bottom.
Ferguson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ferguson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zed blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ferguson.
Zed is trying to stand up here but Ferguson is controlling him well.
Zed avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ferguson.
Zed wants to get back to his feet.
Zed blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ferguson.
Zed is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ferguson scores with a couple of nice shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson stalling.
Zed trying to hold on to Ferguson's head to control him but Ferguson postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson is keen to just control but Zed is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Ferguson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brock Ferguson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ferguson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zed.
Ferguson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zed is looking to wear down Ferguson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zed tries a low kick but Ferguson avoids it.
Ferguson 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 slapping leg kick lands for Zed.
Ferguson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ferguson showed some decent athleticism there.
Ferguson thows a huge punch but Zed dodges it nicely.
Zed is looking for a sweep. Ferguson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ferguson trying to control from half guard but Zed is working away.
Ferguson stops Zed from getting back to his feet.
Ferguson is pressing down on Zed's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zed is holding on for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson wants to take a breather but Zed is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zed trying to hold on to Ferguson's head to control him but Ferguson postures up.
Ferguson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zed has hold of Ferguson's hands but Ferguson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zed wants to control but Ferguson is keeping busy.
Zed is not content to let Ferguson control the position.
Ferguson seems to be looking for submissions.
Zed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ferguson is working away from the top position though.
Ferguson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ferguson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zed's head.
Zed wants to improve his position but Ferguson is controlling well.
Ferguson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zed is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ferguson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ferguson's back!
Ferguson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zed struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ferguson trying to control but not successfully.
Ferguson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ferguson tries to lock up and control but Zed gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zed controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is trying to escape the mount.
Ferguson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Zed trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zed tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ferguson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zed looking to control but Ferguson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Zed controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Angelo Zed.
Zed keeps Ferguson at a distance using the push kick.
Zed circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Angelo Zed did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Brock Ferguson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Zed tries to land a front kick but Ferguson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ferguson misses with a hook. Zed ducked under it nicely.
Zed lands with an uppercut that bounces Ferguson off the cage and back into range.
Zed tries to keep at a distance but Ferguson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ferguson is trying to drag Zed to the mat but Zed just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zed, as that shot connected.
Ferguson throws an overhand right that lands on Zed's shoulder, as Zed tries to avoid the shot.
Zed looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferguson is just out of range.
Zed throws a lazy right hand but Ferguson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ferguson.
Zed comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ferguson takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zed is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ferguson looks to land a right hand but Zed moved out of range.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Zed.
Ferguson is looking to clinch.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Zed moves out of range.
Zed throws out a loose jab but Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferguson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ferguson pushes down on Zed's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zed avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ferguson.
Ferguson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zed keeping control of the position.
Ferguson is trying to control the action in half guard but Zed is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ferguson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ferguson is trying to control the action in half guard but Zed is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zed is trying to stand back up but Ferguson is controlling him
Zed is not content to let Ferguson control the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Brock Ferguson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Zed takes a swing at Ferguson's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches.
Zed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferguson drags the fight down to the ground.
Zed lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zed won't allow Ferguson to get back to his feet.
Zed tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferguson is retaining full guard.
Zed content to stall in guard here.
Ferguson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ferguson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zed is one step ahead there.
Zed trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Angelo Zed wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A left lands for Ferguson.
Zed throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zed throws a wild body kick that Ferguson sees coming a mile off.
Zed lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Ferguson.
Zed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zed swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferguson.
Zed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zed tries to score with a low kick but Ferguson moves his leg out of the way.
Ferguson rushes Zed and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Ferguson looking for a takedown.
Zed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Brock Ferguson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Brock Ferguson's cut.
That's time! Zed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ferguson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zed throws out the jab.
Ferguson rushes Zed and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ferguson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zed tries to break the clinch but Ferguson is controlling the position.
Zed lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferguson.
Zed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zed swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferguson.
Ferguson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zed.
Zed connects with a crisp jab.
Ferguson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Zed throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ferguson.
Zed tries a low kick but Ferguson avoids it.
Zed swings for the body but Ferguson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zed tries to land a leg kick but Ferguson saw it coming and moves away.
Angelo Zed is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Zed.
Zed scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zed walks into a stiff left hand from Ferguson.
Zed connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ferguson. Ferguson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ferguson tries to clinch there but Zed circles away.
Ferguson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ferguson showed some decent athleticism there.
Zed tries to get to full guard but Ferguson has control of the leg.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Zed taking some punishment here, with Ferguson in his half guard.
Ferguson working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson lands strikes from half guard.
Angelo Zed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zed wants to control but Ferguson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zed is looking for a sweep. Ferguson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ferguson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ferguson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zed keeps working.
Zed won't allow Ferguson to pass to mount.
Brock Ferguson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zed tries to roll over but Ferguson keeps him under control.
Ferguson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ferguson is working away from the top position though.
Ferguson prevents Zed from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Zed is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ferguson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ferguson prevents Zed from improving his position.
Ferguson not doing much here.
Zed keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ferguson lands strikes from half guard.
Ferguson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Zed wants to control but Ferguson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is taking a breather. Zed says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zed misses with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Zed. Those never looked like landing.
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches.
Ferguson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson takes an elbow to the temple.
Zed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zed misses with a straight left.
Ferguson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Ferguson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ferguson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 46:50
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Ferguson! Brock Ferguson retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Brock Ferguson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacky Santoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Alldren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alldren has chosen OK State Fight Song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jacky Santoro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nate Alldren!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santoro doesn't manage to clinch there - Alldren circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Santoro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alldren throws a shot from downtown. Santoro moves away and avoids it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alldren.
Alldren closes the distance and clinches.
Alldren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Alldren.
Alldren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santoro gets through Alldren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alldren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santoro ducks under a wild hook from Alldren.
Nice straight punches there by Alldren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alldren.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Alldren.
Santoro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Alldren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santoro is keen to just control but Alldren is a slippery customer.
Alldren trying to control from the bottom.
Alldren tries to kick Santoro off but Santoro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Alldren controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Santoro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alldren stuffs the takedown attempt from Santoro. Santoro gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santoro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alldren as he jumps to the side.
Alldren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santoro moves out of range as Alldren strikes.
Alldren misses with a hook. Santoro ducked under it nicely.
Alldren scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nate Alldren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santoro slips a jab from Alldren.
Alldren with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santoro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Santoro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alldren lands a right hook to the body.
Santoro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alldren is fending him off so far but Santoro persists. Nope, Alldren circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacky Santoro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alldren showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santoro.
Alldren scores with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santoro.
Santoro tries to keep at a distance but Alldren has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alldren throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alldren misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Santoro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alldren.
Santoro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alldren is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santoro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santoro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alldrens head.
A short uppercut from Alldren.
Alldren trying to control the position but instead, Santoro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alldren into the cage.
Alldren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santoro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alldren's elbow.
Santoro has Alldren pushed against the cage.
Alldren wants to stall.
Santoro tries to circle away but Alldren has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alldren trying to control the position but instead, Santoro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alldren into the cage.
Santoro misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Alldren dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Santoro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santoro staying out of range there.
Alldren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santoro manages to avoid it.
Nate Alldren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santoro closes the distance and pushes Alldren back into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Santoro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Alldren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alldren is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alldren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Santoro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santoro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alldren postures up in Santoro's guard and throws a big left but Santoro blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alldren lands a couple of elbows.
Alldren content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alldren with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alldren is stalling in the full guard.
Santoro controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alldren accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Santoro being controlled here, momentarily.
Alldren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santoro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alldren is one step ahead there.
Santoro keeping moving, preventing Alldren from controlling successfully.
Alldren throws an elbow that misses. Santoro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alldren's guard. Nice move by Santoro!
Santoro being controlled here momentarily.
Nate Alldren has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Alldren misses the target.
Alldren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alldren misses with a hook.
Alldren with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alldren connects with a body shot that sends Santoro's belly button to the back.
Santoro tries for a takedown but Alldren sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alldren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Alldren - just one landing.
Alldren misses with a low kick as Santoro jumps back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santoro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alldren.
Alldren misses with a straight right.
Santoro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alldren scores with a jab.
Nate Alldren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Alldren both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Jacky Santoro has been cut.
Alldren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
No joy there for Alldren, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santoro moves away from the strike by Alldren.
Alldren's corner calls for a 1-2. Alldren obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alldren looks to land a combination but Santoro avoids it well.
Alldren scores with a sloppy right hand. Santoro should have avoided that one.
Santoro is rocked!
Alldren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santoro.
Santoro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacky Santoro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santoro avoids the body shot from Alldren.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Alldren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacky Santoro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alldren's jab looks to have found its range, popping Santoro under the eye.
Alldren lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santoro circles away quickly and effectively.
Alldren swings for the body but Santoro moves out of range.
Alldren lands a really nice looking cross but Santoro seems unphased.
Alldren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alldren closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alldren is looking to control Santoro's arms but Santoro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alldren has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Santoro fails to land.
Alldren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alldren trying to control the position but instead, Santoro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alldren into the cage.
Alldren lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Santoro fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alldren lands a shoulder strike.
Alldren prevents a body shot from Santoro.
Alldren misses with a body punch.
Alldren throws a punch but it's blocked by Santoro.
Alldren lands a body punch.
Santoro lands with a right to the head.
Alldren taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Santoro working aggressively here.
Alldren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alldren has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alldren tries to throw a body punch but Santoro avoids it by throwing Alldren back against the cage.
Alldren tries to break the clinch but Santoro is controlling the position.
Santoro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alldren misses with some punches.
Alldren is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santoro has a couple of punches blocked by Alldren.
Alldren trying to control the position but instead, Santoro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alldren into the cage.
Alldren throws an elbow but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santoro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Santoro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Santoro tries to pull guard but Alldren forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alldren lands a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Alldren seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Alldren wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alldren stalling against the cage.
Santoro is trying to drag Alldren to the mat but Alldren just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alldren with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Santoro manages to break the clinch.
Santoro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alldren swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacky Santoro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alldren takes the fight into the clinch.
Alldren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alldren tries to land knees in the clinch but Santoro avoids the damage to the body.
Santoro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alldren pulls his leg out and moves away.
Santoro misses the body punch
and Alldren counters with a straight right hand.
Alldren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santoro.
Alldren closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alldren stops a takedown attempt from Santoro.
Alldren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Santoro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Alldren.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alldren throws a punch but it's blocked by Santoro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alldren.
Alldren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alldren working aggressively here.
Alldren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Santoro.
Santoro struggles to land a body shot inside as Alldren controls his hands.
Alldren tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Santoro avoids it.
Nate Alldren seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santoro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alldren tries to break the clinch but Santoro is controlling the position.
Alldren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Alldren really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacky Santoro's cut.
That's time! Santoro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alldren throws an overhand right that lands on Santoro's shoulder, as Santoro tries to avoid the shot.
Alldren connects with a nice looking jab.
Santoro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santoro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Alldren lands with a nice body punch.
Santoro moves out of range of the leg kick from Alldren.
Alldren throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Santoro on the side of the head.
Alldren keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alldren thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Alldren.
A jab lands there for Alldren.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alldren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Santoro fails with a takedown attempt.
Santoro tries to move into range but Alldren moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alldren pushes Santoro up against the cage in a clinch.
Santoro struggles to land a body shot inside as Alldren controls his hands.
Alldren trying to control the position but instead, Santoro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alldren into the cage.
Santoro can't break the clinch.
Santoro blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alldren misses with a punch on the inside.
Santoro is trying to pull guard but Alldren turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alldren is looking to break free of the clinch but Santoro has double underhooks.
Santoro looking to slow down the pace here.
Santoro can't find room to land a body shot as Alldren controls the action.
Alldren breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Alldren misses.
Alldren scores with a jab to the jaw.
Santoro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Alldren throws a jab when Santoro was well out of range.
Santoro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alldren.
Santoro shoots for a double leg takedown but Alldren sprawls well. He's pushed Santoro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacky Santoro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alldren instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alldren - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Alldren prevents a takedown attempt there.
Santoro tries to pull guard but Alldren won't allow it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Santoro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alldren struggles to land a body shot inside as Santoro controls his hands.
Santoro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alldren avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alldren.
Alldren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Alldren.
Santoro tries to work over Alldren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santoro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alldren walks away with a smile on his face. Santoro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santoro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alldren scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Santoro doesn't seem bothered though.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Alldren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santoro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alldren loads up on a big right hand but Santoro slips the punch.
A right-left combo lands from Alldren.
Santoro gets tackled into the cage by Alldren. Alldren maintains the clinch.
Alldren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alldren stalling the fight.
Santoro scores with a shoulder strike.
Santoro jumps guard.
Alldren trying to control the position from guard on top but Santoro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Alldren dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jacky Santoro's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Alldren slips under a jab from Santoro.
Santoro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alldren scores with a crisp jab that stopped Santoro in his tracks.
Santoro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alldren uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Santoro wants to clinch up but Alldren keeps it at a distance.
Alldren misses the shot to the body.
Santoro avoids the body shot from Alldren.
Alldren throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alldren catches Santoro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santoro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Santoro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alldren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Alldren stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alldren wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacky Santoro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alldren works the jab nicely.
Oh Santoro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alldren throws an overhand right that drops Santoro like a sack of potatoes! Alldren dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Alldren! Nate Alldren retains his light heavyweight title!
Nate Alldren bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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