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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sexy Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sai Fukuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sai Fukuta is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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154 lbs
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155 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sexy Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sai Fukuta!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukuta misses with the combination.
Jack throws a head kick that Fukuta semi-blocks.
It looks like Sai Fukuta has been cut.
Fukuta drops Jack with a beautiful combination! Jack stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fukuta is looking for the KO!
Jack is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fukuta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oh Jack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fukuta closes the distance looking for a takedown. Jack stuffs it but Fukuta still has hold of him. Fukuta picks Jack up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Fukuta slams Jack to the floor and that's really hurt Jack - he doesn't know where he is! Fukuta throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sai Fukuta!
After winning the bout, Sai Fukuta thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mineirinho Uai So (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Cain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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249 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel Cain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mineirinho Uai So!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cain throws a nice looking combination but Uai So bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cain wants to clinch.
Cain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Daniel Cain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cain tries to close the distance and clinch but Uai So swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Uai So scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Uai So is trying to control the action in half guard but Cain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cain punching from the bottom.
Cain tries to roll over but Uai So keeps him under control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cain is staying active underneath Uai So, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cain knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Uai So on the ground.
Uai So content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mineirinho Uai So wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Uai So.
Uai So swats away the attempt to clinch by Cain.
Uai So moves into the clinch successfully.
Cain prevents the takedown attempt.
Cain managing to block the knees to the body from Uai So.
Uai So blocks the elbow strike.
Cain with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cain tries a knee to the head but Uai So blocks it.
Uai So manages to break the clinch.
Cain misses with a double jab
letting Uai So counter with a right hand.
Uai So fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Uai So swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uai So shoots in looking for a takedown. Cain tries to sprawl out of it but Uai So keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cain manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Daniel Cain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mineirinho Uai So.
Uai So on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Cain looks to clinch
and Uai So counters with a takedown into side control.
Uai So wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cain keeps working.
Uai So decides to stand back up. Uai So steps back and let's Cain get back to his feet.
Uai So drops his hands momentarily and Cain takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Daniel Cain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uai So fails to land with a series of punches.
Cain closes the distance but Uai So moves to the side
and Uai So counters with a three punch combo that has Cain backing up. Cain nods at Uai So to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Uai So.
Uai So looks winded!
Cain tries to clinch but Uai So is having none of it.
Cain tries to close the distance and clinch but Uai So swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cain has Uai So up against the cage in a clinch.
Cain is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Uai So drags the fight down to the ground.
Uai So escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Uai So wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uai So throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Cain won't allow Uai So to sweep him here.
Uai So looking for a guillotine here but Cain defends easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cain is working Uai So over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mineirinho Uai So will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Uai So paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cain scores with a sloppy right hand. Uai So should have avoided that one.
Uai So looks for a takedown but Cain sprawls well.
Uai So swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Uai So tries a head kick but it misses.
Daniel Cain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Uai So.
Cain wants to clinch up but Uai So keeps it at a distance.
Cain closes the distance looking to clinch
and Uai So counters by clinching up.
Cain using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Uai So as Cain tries to tie him up.
Cain with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uai So.
Uai So blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cain throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Uai So.
Uai So blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cain trying to land knees to the body.
Cain misses with a body punch.
Cain tries to work over Uai So's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uai So controlling the action here for a moment.
Uai So lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cain backwards.
Cain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Uai So is defending well for now.
Uai So gets control of Cain's arms and successfully pulls guard. Uai So will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uai So 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.
Uai So is pulling down on Cain's head to control his posture.
Uai So is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mineirinho Uai So wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cain fails to land with a series of punches.
Cain tries to clinch up but Uai So circles away and keeps his distance.
Cain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Uai So manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uai So misses with a kick to the body.
Uai So shoots and misses
and Cain counters with a right hand to the body.
Daniel Cain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mineirinho Uai So.
Cain's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cain duly obliges.
Uai So is breathing heavily.
Cain wants to clinch up but Uai So keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Cain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Uai So circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Uai So counter with a right hand.
Cain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cain displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uai So takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Uai So is rocked!
Cain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Uai So manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Uai So shoots in and gets a takedown into Cain's guard.
Uai So drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Uai So jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Uai So won't allow Cain to get back to his feet.
Uai So gets to his feet. Cain looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Daniel Cain is winning the standup battle so far.
Cain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cain fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cain tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Cain dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Uai So looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cain is fending him off so far but Uai So persists. Nope, Cain circles away and we're back to standing.
Cain is looking to clinch.
Oooooh!!! Cain has knocked Uai So down with a huge combo! Cain steps away and waves a wobbly Uai So back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Uai So is still on wobbly legs! Can Cain finish him?
It looks like Mineirinho Uai So has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uai So looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cain is fending him off so far but Uai So persists. Nope, Cain circles away and we're back to standing.
A shot to the liver by Cain. Beautiful body shot.
Cain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cain cracks Uai So with a left hook right on the temple and Uai So goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Cain lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Uai So is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Cain!
Daniel Cain gave a mention to Al's Supplements - 160 Q for $150 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregor Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mousasi's choice of entrance music: Ara Gevorgyan Artsakh. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gregor Mousasi!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mousasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Mousasi.
Mousasi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fernandez shoots and misses
and Mousasi counters with a left to the body.
Fernandez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mousasi jabs Fernandez right on the nose. Fernandez blinks but takes it well.
Mousasi lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mousasi. Fernandez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Mousasi. Those never looked like landing.
Mousasi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fernandez momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fernandez tries to clinch
and Mousasi counters with a single leg into guard. Fernandez didn't expect that.
Fernandez is rocked!
Mousasi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oh Fernandez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mousasi gets to his feet and stands over Fernandez, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Fernandez felt that one! Mousasi unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Fernandez from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregor Mousasi!
Gregor Mousasi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larry Heart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernie Busto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Larry Heart has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larry Heart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Bernie Busto!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Busto misses with a body shot.
Busto looks to score with a jab to the body but Heart is just out of range.
Heart looks to land a left hand but Busto moved out of range nicely.
Heart avoids the body shot from Busto.
Heart throws a series of punches but Busto moves out of range.
Busto thows a body shot but no joy.
Busto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heart.
Heart misses with a leg kick.
Busto slips under a jab from Heart.
Heart tries to land a leg kick but Busto saw it coming and moves away.
Heart misses with an uppercut. Busto saw that one coming.
Heart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Busto.
Heart misses the jab.
Larry Heart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Busto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heart was well out of range. Poor timing from Busto.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Heart.
Heart thuds a left hand into Busto's body.
Busto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Heart is trying to defend but Busto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Busto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Heart's head.
Busto prevents Heart from standing back up.
Heart keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Busto is keen to just control but Heart is a slippery customer.
Heart tries to get to full guard but Busto has control of the leg.
Busto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Heart defending well though.
Busto trying to control the action but Heart is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Busto is pressing down on Heart's thigh, looking to free his foot. Heart is holding on for now.
Heart is refusing to be controlled, as Busto sits in half guard.
Busto misses with a head shot. Heart uses the momentum to regain guard.
Busto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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!
Heart is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Busto is controlling him.
Heart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Busto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Busto trying to control the position from guard on top but Heart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Busto wants to pass the guard but Heart is keeping the position.
Heart trying to keep a closed guard but Busto is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Larry Heart.
Heart misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Busto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heart thinking.
Heart throws a quick inside leg kick.
Heart lands a nice shot that snaps Busto's head back.
Good shot there by Heart.
Busto swings for the body but Heart moves out of range.
Busto takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heart takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Busto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Busto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heart lands a right hook to the body.
Busto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Busto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Heart.
Heart throws a hook but Busto avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Heart.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heart looks to throw the jab but Busto is out of range.
Larry Heart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Busto misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Heart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Heart dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jab by Heart.
A jab from Heart misses.
Busto with a poor takedown
and Heart counters with a straight right hand.
Busto takes one to the chin there.
Heart lands a lovely overhand right.
Heart digs a good hook to Busto's body.
Nice body punch from Heart.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heart connects with a single shot there.
Donk. Heart catches Busto right on the button with a cross.
Busto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Heart rather than just go for the knockout.
Heart throws a hook but Busto avoids it easily.
A big left from Heart misses.
Busto moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Busto clobbers Heart with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Busto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Busto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heart.
Heart throws a hook but Busto avoids it easily.
Busto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heart.
Heart looks to land a left hand but Busto moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Heart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Busto moves out of range of the strikes.
Heart lands a leg kick that knocks Busto off balance momentarily.
Heart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Busto.
Busto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Heart is trying to defend but Busto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heart is not content to let Busto control the position.
Busto tries to pass to full mount but Heart defends it.
Heart is trying to stand up here but Busto is controlling him well.
Busto passes the guard and advances to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Busto landing shots from mount.
Heart tries to hold on but Busto pushes him away.
Busto throws some wild stikes that Heart manages to avoid easily.
Busto throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heart is looking to improve his position but Busto isn't that keen on the idea.
Busto goes for an armbar but Heart turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Heart.
Busto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Heart is holding on to half guard well.
Busto wants to control but Heart is keeping him busy.
Heart is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heart is looking for a sweep. Busto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bernie Busto hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Heart lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Heart throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Busto to counter with a crisp jab.
Busto scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Heart.
Heart throws a series of punches but Busto avoids them all with ease.
Busto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heart misses with an uppercut
and Busto counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Heart!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Busto trying to control but Heart is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Larry Heart will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Busto looks to score with a jab to the body but Heart is just out of range.
Busto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heart was well out of range. Poor timing from Busto.
Busto thows a body shot but no joy.
No luck for Busto with that takedown attempt.
Busto shoots for a takedown but Heart saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Heart avoids the body shot from Busto.
Heart connects with a solid leg kick.
Heart catches Busto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Heart moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Busto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heart works his way to full guard. Good work.
Heart has Busto pulled in close to control his posture.
Busto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Heart keeping full guard, as Busto tries to pass.
Heart trying to control the position.
Heart is wriggling around but Busto manages to pass to half guard.
Busto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Busto is pressing down on Heart's thigh, looking to free his foot. Heart is holding on for now.
Bernie Busto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Busto is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Heart!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Busto prevents Heart from getting the reversal.
Busto throws some wild stikes that Heart manages to avoid easily.
Busto tries to control but Heart wriggling away.
Heart tries to reverse the position but Busto maintains control.
Heart is working hard here to advance position.
Busto misses with a head shot.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Busto cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
It looks like Larry Heart has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Busto wants to control the pace but Heart is squirming around nicely.
Busto lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Heart hang on?
Heart is in all sorts of trouble here.
Busto throwing strikes but Heart uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Busto is trying to control the action in half guard but Heart is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Heart is trying to get back to full guard.
Busto trying to control the action but Heart is working from the bottom.
Busto not doing much here.
Busto thows a huge punch but Heart dodges it nicely.
Heart is not content to let Busto control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bernie Busto has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Busto lands a nice shot to the body.
Heart looks to throw the jab but Busto is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Busto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heart.
Busto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heart manages to avoid it.
Heart looks for the body kick but Busto saw that one coming.
Busto blocks a low kick nicely.
Heart throws a looping overhand right but Busto ducks down to avoid it.
Heart takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Heart throws a leg kick but Busto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Busto moves out of range of the strikes.
Larry Heart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Busto jabs at Heart's body.
Busto slips under a jab from Heart.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernie Busto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Heart has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Heart!
An out of breath Larry Heart thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Armando De Luca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois Van Steyne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Steyne is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by When Angels Cry. Armando De Luca has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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188 lbs
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194 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Armando De Luca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francois Van Steyne!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Luca scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Luca thows a body shot but no joy.
Van Steyne tries to clinch up.
Van Steyne tries to clinch there but De Luca circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from De Luca misses the target.
De Luca displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Van Steyne blocks a head kick by De Luca.
De Luca lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Steyne circles away quickly and effectively.
Van Steyne throws a head kick but De Luca moves out of range.
De Luca swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Steyne.
De Luca misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Steyne has managed to clinch.
De Luca tries to circle away but Van Steyne has him pinned against the cage.
Van Steyne with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Van Steyne is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
De Luca wants to break free but Van Steyne has control.
Stalling in the clinch from Van Steyne.
De Luca manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Luca scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Steyne lands a big head kick that sends De Luca tumbling to the mat! Van Steyne takes a step backwards and waves De Luca back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Armando De Luca has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Luca gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Francois Van Steyne!
In his post fight interview, Francois Van Steyne gave a big smile as he said 'Another one trick pony bites the dust.. Sensational my ass, haha. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Krisu Leepen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hideo Sagawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leepen comes to the cage accompanied by The Prodigy - . The key to victory for Krisu Leepen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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163 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Krisu Leepen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hideo Sagawa!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leepen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leepen swinging wildly here.
Leepen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sagawa.
Leepen shoots for a takedown but Sagawa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Leepen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sagawa circles away quickly and effectively.
Sagawa lands a front kick.
Leepen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Leepen duly obliges.
Sagawa tests Leepen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sagawa misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Leepen. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leepen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sagawa throws a head kick that misses.
Leepen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Leepen!
Sagawa is rocked!
Leepen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sagawa pinned against the cage. Sagawa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sagawa is still on wobbly legs! Can Leepen finish him?
Leepen steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Sagawa is out on his feet! Leepen sets himself and nearly takes Sagawa's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Krisu Leepen!
A relieved looking Krisu Leepen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buster Indechops (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Okin Slavas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Indechops's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pinch Me. Slavas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by WolfMother. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buster Indechops!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Okin Slavas!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slavas missing with a left hand there. Indechops was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slavas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Indechops.
Indechops misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Indechops fails with a takedown attempt.
Indechops misses with a takedown
and Slavas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buster Indechops. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Indechops keeping moving, preventing Slavas from controlling successfully.
Indechops can't keep his opponent in guard - Slavas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Indechops is staying active underneath Slavas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Slavas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Slavas is looking to take a break and control but Indechops is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slavas working the head and body with strikes.
Indechops is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Slavas wants to pass to mount but Indechops is defending the position.
Slavas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Indechops doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Slavas.
Slavas working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Indechops's thigh. Indechops counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slavas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Indechops wants to sweep here but Slavas controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slavas wants to control from the top but Indechops keeps moving.
Indechops avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Indechops wants to improve his position but instead Slavas has moved into half guard.
Indechops blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slavas.
Slavas wants to control but Indechops is keeping him busy.
Indechops moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Slavas wants to control from the top but Indechops keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Okin Slavas wasn't active enough on the ground.
Indechops with a poor takedown
and Slavas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Indechops shoots in and gets a takedown into Slavas's guard.
Indechops postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slavas keeping full guard, as Indechops tries to pass.
Indechops throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Indechops accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Indechops accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slavas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Slavas is trying to hold Indechops in close to prevent damage but Indechops has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Okin Slavas dominated that round.
That's time! Indechops's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Indechops misses with a takedown
and Slavas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Indechops's guard.
Slavas trying to control but Indechops is working from the bottom.
Slavas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Indechops dives on top into guard.
Indechops throwing strikes from guard but Slavas blocks nicely.
Slavas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Indechops has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Slavas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Indechops working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Indechops accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Indechops got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slavas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Indechops has managed to get both his arms back between Slavas's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slavas is on top in guard.
Slavas looking to pass the guard.
Slavas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Indechops dives on top into guard.
Slavas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Indechops throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slavas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Slavas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Indechops is in all sorts of trouble here.
Slavas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Slavas is trying to take his opponent's back.
Indechops tries to reverse the position but Slavas maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slavas goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Indechops turns into him and now he's in Slavas's guard.
Slavas trying to control the position.
Okin Slavas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Indechops with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slavas trying to control the position.
Indechops working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Indechops trying to control but Slavas is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Indechops lands a couple of elbows.
Slavas trying to control the position.
Slavas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slavas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Okin Slavas wasn't active enough on the ground.
Indechops staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Okin Slavas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Slavas. No joy for Indechops on that attempt.
Indechops has his takedown stuffed
and Slavas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Slavas throws a big elbow that misses.
Indechops preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Slavas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slavas has gone for a leg lock! Indechops slips out almost immediately though and dives into Slavas's guard.
Indechops connects with a couple of short punches.
Slavas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slavas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slavas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Indechops manages to get himself to full guard.
Slavas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slavas throwing strikes from guard but Indechops blocks nicely.
Indechops is controlling Slavas's posture.
Slavas is looking to work some ground and pound but Indechops has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Indechops is trying to hold Slavas in close to prevent damage but Slavas has managed to pass into half guard.
Slavas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Indechops's head.
Indechops won't allow Slavas to pass to mount.
Slavas seems to be working for a kimura but Indechops defends the submission attempt.
Slavas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Slavas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Indechops keeps working.
Slavas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Indechops blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slavas.
Indechops is looking to escape.
Slavas tries to pass to full mount but Indechops defends it.
Slavas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Slavas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Indechops sees it coming and defends easily.
Slavas is trying to control the action in half guard but Indechops is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Okin Slavas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Indechops is trying to stand up here but Slavas is controlling him well.
Indechops is refusing to be controlled, as Slavas sits in half guard.
Slavas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Slavas works his foot free and advances to mount.
Slavas controlling the pace for now.
Buster Indechops has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slavas moves to back control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Okin Slavas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Slavas 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Okin Slavas!
Okin Slavas decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akiyama Shinichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akiyama Shinichi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Manny Silva's chin.
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28
145 lbs
6 - 4 - 1 |
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28
167 lbs
7 - 6 - 1 |
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Akiyama Shinichi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Manny Silva!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinichi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shinichi off to one side.
Silva moves into the clinch.
Shinichi gets control of Silva's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shinichi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Shinichi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shinichi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shinichi trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Shinichi controlling the position easily from mount.
Silva sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Silva is staying active underneath Shinichi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shinichi is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinichi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Shinichi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
Shinichi working for a guillotine from mount but Silva is in no mood to give up.
Shinichi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shinichi avoids the attempt from Silva to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shinichi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Shinichi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Silva is working to get back to half guard.
Shinichi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinichi controlling from the full mount.
Shinichi tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
Silva can't escape the position.
Silva tries to lock up and control but Shinichi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shinichi wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
Shinichi controlling from the full mount.
Silva can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Shinichi trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Shinichi wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Shinichi prevents Silva from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shinichi trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akiyama Shinichi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Shinichi moves into the clinch.
Silva is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Silva blocking some punches.
Shinichi is trying to pull guard but Silva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shinichi pulls guard.
Shinichi wants to sweep but no luck.
Shinichi is trying to keep Silva in close.
Shinichi looking for a sweep. Not yet Shinichi, not yet.
Shinichi is trying to keep Silva in close.
Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Silva scoring with some ground and pound.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shinichi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but Shinichi is working from the bottom.
Shinichi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Shinichi here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shinichi trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Shinichi has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinichi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shinichi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shinichi tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
Shinichi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Silva is now in Shinichi's guard. A big mistake from Shinichi there, giving up the dominant position!
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinichi keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Shinichi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Shinichi.
Silva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shinichi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shinichi is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva is looking to pass Shinichi's guard but actually Shinichi recovers to full guard.
Silva trying to control but Shinichi is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shinichi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shinichi has his feet on Silva's thighs here. He's pushed Silva off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Silva screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akiyama Shinichi!
Akiyama Shinichi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Ball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Smashsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ball comes to the cage accompanied by Freak On A Leash . Smashsky has chosen Just Run as his entrance music. Joe Ball has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Ball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sergei Smashsky!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ball fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smashsky is defended easily by Ball.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ball.
Ball scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice combination there by Ball.
It looks like Sergei Smashsky has been cut.
Smashsky looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smashsky misses with a takedown attempt
and Ball counters with a straight right hand.
Ball lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ball cracks the inside of Smashsky's front leg.
Ball is looking to slow Smashsky down with leg kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ball.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ball. That's going to slow Smashsky down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ball.
Ball throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ball fakes the leg kick and cracks Smashsky in the body.
Smashsky on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ball. Ball obviously looking to wear him down.
Ball lands a big head kick that sends Smashsky tumbling to the mat! Ball takes a step backwards and waves Smashsky back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ball feints and then cracks Smashsky's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smashsky down.
Ball throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smashsky tries to get into range but Ball steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Smashsky! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Ball scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Ball!
Joe Ball thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kabuto Wakizashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Along Recto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kabuto Wakizashi has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kabuto Wakizashi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Along Recto!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Recto throws a nice looking combination but Wakizashi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Recto has his takedown stuffed
and Wakizashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Recto misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wakizashi throws a leg kick which misses Recto's front leg but catches the back leg as Recto tries to avoid it.
Wakizashi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Recto misses with a takedown attempt
letting Wakizashi counter with a right hand.
Kabuto Wakizashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Along Recto.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wakizashi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wakizashi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Recto looks winded!
Wakizashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wakizashi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wakizashi.
Recto misses with a takedown attempt
and Wakizashi counters with a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Wakizashi.
Wakizashi throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Recto colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Wakizashi as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Recto is left battered and dazed whilst Wakizashi and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kabuto Wakizashi!
Kabuto Wakizashi retains his welterweight title!
Kabuto Wakizashi gave a mention to Damnfield clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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