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ASTRAL.X SMASH! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Diias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Dvargledare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dvargledare has chosen they might be giants as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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162 lbs
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Good takedowns
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rafael Diias! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thomas Dvargledare! The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Diias thows a left - swing and a miss! Dvargledare avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Diias lunges at Dvargledare with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dvargledare's hand. Dvargledare is looking to clinch but Diias is avoiding it.
Dvargledare cracks Diias with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dvargledare has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Diias to stand back up!
 Diias is rocked! Diias looks up at the clock. Bad move! Dvargledare lands a right hand from hell, dropping Diias. Dvargledare pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Dvargledare!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otaku Senzuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Senzuri comes into the arena with Tori Amos-Code Red blaring out of the sound system. Tatum has chosen Time to Play the Game as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Otaku Senzuri! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Tatum! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Senzuri. Senzuri throws a right and a left that both miss. Senzuri shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tatum sprawls well. Tatum wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Senzuri gets slowly back to his feet.
Tatum drives through with a takedown into guard. Senzuri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tatum is one step ahead there. Senzuri avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Senzuri wants to stand but Tatum is controlling the position. Senzuri is trying to control the position but Tatum postures up. Tatum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Senzuri keeping moving, preventing Tatum from controlling successfully.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Senzuri can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tatum controls the pace.
Tatum gets to his feet - Senzuri follows without any prompting. Senzuri with a lazy takedown attempt and Tatum counters with a left and a right that stings Senzuri. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otaku Senzuri. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tatum darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Tatum shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Senzuri sprawls well. Senzuri wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tatum gets slowly back to his feet. Tatum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tatum shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Senzuri's guard. Tatum looking to sit in guard and control but Senzuri gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Senzuri trying to control but Tatum is working from the bottom.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Senzuri drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tatum dives on top into guard. Senzuri is breathing heavily. Senzuri is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Tatum slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Tatum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Tatum wants to stand but Senzuri has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Senzuri throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Senzuri throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Tatum slips nicely into half guard. Tatum wants to take a breather but Senzuri is having none of it. Senzuri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tatum is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Senzuri doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tatum. Tatum stalling. Tatum is nestled in close to Senzuri, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Senzuri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
David Tatum dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tatum is trying hard to land a takedown here. Senzuri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Horrible takedown by Senzuri or perhaps it was just good defense by Tatum which made him look bad. Senzuri shoots and misses
and Tatum counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Senzuri! Tatum tries to control but Senzuri wriggling away. Senzuri tries to hold on but Tatum pushes him away. Senzuri is squirming around, avoiding Tatum's attempts to control the action. Senzuri is looking to get to half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Senzuri is squirming around, avoiding Tatum's attempts to control the action.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Senzuri is trying desperately to improve position. Tatum wants to control the pace but Senzuri is squirming around nicely. Tatum scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Senzuri?
Tatum stands up from mount. Strange move.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Tatum throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Senzuri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tatum moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Senzuri throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tatum counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Senzuri is in trouble now - Tatum has advanced to mount! Tatum trying to control but Senzuri is having none of it. Senzuri is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tatum wants to control the pace but Senzuri is squirming around nicely. Tatum breaks from Senzuri's wrist control and lands an elbow.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Tatum working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tatum moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Senzuri has worked his arm free - good work by Senzuri!
Senzuri is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tatum's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Senzuri is trying to maintain the position but Tatum is very close to passing his half guard. Tatum moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Senzuri.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Senzuri is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Tatum trying to control the action but Senzuri is working from the bottom. Senzuri can't do much from the bottom here. David Tatum has got the better of the ground game so far. Senzuri is looking to regain half guard here but Tatum keeps moving and retains side control. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
David Tatum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Tatum fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Senzuri on the side of the head. Tatum has a takedown stuffed.
Tatum shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Senzuri napping and manages to drive through into side control! Senzuri dodges the ground and pound from Tatum. Senzuri has one of Tatum's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage. Senzuri pushes Tatum away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tatum gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tatum tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Senzuri regains half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum is working for a submission of some sort.
Senzuri is pressing down on Tatum's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Senzuri wants to sweep but no luck. Tatum trying to control the position from guard on top but Senzuri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Senzuri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Senzuri keeping moving, preventing Tatum from controlling successfully. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tatum is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Senzuri is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Senzuri has escaped and now he's on top! Senzuri is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tatum is working an open guard so Senzuri takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tatum bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum tries for a kimura but Senzuri is defending well. Senzuri gets back to half guard. Tatum is just content to waste time from the top position. Senzuri takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Otaku Senzuri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tatum trying to control the position from guard on top but Senzuri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tatum is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Senzuri has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tatum is looking to defend but Senzuri has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tatum! Senzuri pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tatum taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Otaku Senzuri!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jong Man Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaewkwan Plumuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jong Man Kim has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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154 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jong Man Kim! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kaewkwan Plumuk! The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kim takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
 It looks like Jong Man Kim has been cut. Plumuk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kim's sensitive parts. Kim fails with the takedown. Plumuk scores with a body shot.
Kim is breathing heavily. Plumuk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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!
Plumuk drops Kim with a beautiful combination! Kim stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Plumuk is looking for the KO!
 Kim is rocked! Plumuk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Oh Kim is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Plumuk fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Kim out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Kaewkwan Plumuk!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cain Laborina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TAKAMORI GOMA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cain Laborina! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, TAKAMORI GOMA! The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Laborina takes a head kick and keeps coming.
GOMA will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. GOMA checks a low kick from Laborina. Laborina throws a leg kick that misses. Laborina misses with a body kick. Laborina with a body punch. A glancing blow. A telegraphed right hand from GOMA misses the target. A solid leg kick lands there for Laborina.
GOMA shoots in looking for a takedown. Laborina tries to sprawl out of it but GOMA keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Laborina manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Laborina tries to score with a low kick but GOMA moves his leg out of the way. GOMA on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
GOMA moves out of range of the body kick.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Laborina lands with a kick to the temple. GOMA shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Laborina fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but GOMA is out of range. Laborina throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. GOMA looks gassed! GOMA takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh 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! An inside leg kick lands from Laborina. Laborina scores with a jab to the jaw. GOMA on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laborina. Laborina obviously looking to wear him down.
Laborina lands with a shot to the body. A chopping leg kick lands by Laborina. Laborina feints and then cracks GOMA's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow GOMA down. GOMA takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Laborina lands with a kick to the temple. GOMA shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Laborina scores with a nice body kick.
Cain Laborina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Laborina throws a nice head kick!
Cain Laborina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. GOMA stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laborina. Nice straight punches there by Laborina. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Laborina.
 GOMA is rocked! Laborina closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops GOMA! Laborina dives in looking to finish! GOMA is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cain Laborina!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Mcpaene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiagong Akyat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akyat has chosen Crank That as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown 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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Mcpaene! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tiagong Akyat! The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcpaene throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Akyat was covering up waiting for the punch and Mcpaene finishes the takedown easily into guard. Mcpaene looking to pass the guard.
Mcpaene got a little sloppy there for a moment and Akyat has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mcpaene has managed to get both his arms back between Akyat's legs - danger averted. Mcpaene trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Mcpaene postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Mcpaene trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Mcpaene trying to move into half guard but instead Akyat has managed to sweep! Mcpaene trying to keep a closed guard but Akyat is proving a slippery customer.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Akyat drops back looking for a leg! Mcpaene is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mcpaene manages to kick Akyat off! Akyat jumps back into Mcpaene's guard. Mcpaene wants to sweep but no luck. Mcpaene is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Akyat is controlling him.
 Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Mcpaene shoots for a double leg takedown but Akyat sprawls well. He's pushed Mcpaene's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Akyat has his takedown stuffed
and Mcpaene counters with a single leg into guard. Akyat didn't expect that.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Mcpaene looking to pass the guard. Akyat keeping moving, preventing Mcpaene from controlling successfully.
Mcpaene decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Akyat, up you get! Mcpaene tries to bum rush Akyat with a series of wild strikes but Akyat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Akyat looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akyat looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Mcpaene is looking to control Akyat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mcpaene avoid being mounted? Mcpaene slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Akyat drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Akyat jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Mcpaene wants to get back to his feet but Akyat is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Mcpaene bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Akyat's guard. Mcpaene tries to stand but Akyat is controlling from the bottom. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Mcpaene wants to pass the guard but Akyat is keeping the position. Akyat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mcpaene manages to get himself to full guard.
Mcpaene is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Akyat advances to half guard. Akyat prevents Mcpaene from improving his position. Mcpaene is working hard here to advance position. Mcpaene is breathing heavily. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Mcpaene dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Mcpaene misses with a takedown attempt
and Akyat counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Akyat. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Akyat won't allow Mcpaene to sweep him here. Akyat pushes down on Mcpaene's leg and manages to get into half guard. Mcpaene is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Akyat moves nicely into side control. Mcpaene tries to improve position but can't.
Akyat is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mcpaene knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Akyat is trying to get an arm triangle but Mcpaene is defending well. You can see the frustration on Mcpaene's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Akyat looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Mcpaene tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Akyat wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Akyat advances nicely into full mount.
Akyat has control of Mcpaene's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mcpaene regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mcpaene is desperately trying to improve his position but Akyat has a good base and remains in mount. Mcpaene tries to hold on but Akyat postures up. Mcpaene throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akyat is working for a guillotine from mount but Mcpaene frees his head quite easily.
Mcpaene tries to hold on but Akyat pushes him away.
Akyat working for a submission but Mcpaene is keeping him at bay. Mcpaene keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mcpaene tries to hold on but Akyat pushes him away.
Akyat goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mcpaene is on top in guard.
Mcpaene tries to free his leg and advance position but Akyat is retaining full guard.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Mcpaene wants to stand but Akyat is controlling his posture from full guard. Mcpaene wants to control from the top but Akyat keeps moving. Mcpaene advances to half guard. Akyat gets back to full guard.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Mcpaene tries to free his leg and advance position but Akyat is retaining full guard.
Akyat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcpaene doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mcpaene manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Akyat working for a triangle but Mcpaene defends it easily.
Mcpaene wants to control from the top but Akyat keeps moving. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiagong Akyat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Akyat ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Mcpaene tries for a takedown but Akyat circles away easily
so Akyat counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Akyat 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. Mcpaene is trying to keep Akyat in close.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Akyat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcpaene is keeping the position for now. Akyat stops Mcpaene from standing up. Mcpaene manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mcpaene tries to control but Akyat wriggling away. Akyat is trying desperately to improve position. Mcpaene tries to control but Akyat wriggling away.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. A nice elbow there by Mcpaene. Mcpaene postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Akyat looks a forlorn figure.
Akyat takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Mcpaene looking to finish with strikes here!
Mcpaene punching from mount but Akyat doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mcpaene moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Akyat has worked his arm free - good work by Akyat!
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcpaene swings around for an armbar but Akyat sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mcpaene's guard. Tiagong Akyat has got the better of the ground game so far. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Akyat thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Mcpaene working a defensive guard here.
Akyat drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Akyat jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mcpaene is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Akyat passes into half guard.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Akyat passes to side control. Mcpaene is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Mcpaene is looking to improve his position.
Akyat is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mcpaene is looking to control Akyat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mcpaene avoid being mounted?
Akyat is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mcpaene has managed to free his arm - good work. Mcpaene tries to roll over but Akyat keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight! Tiagong Akyat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Akyat 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Tiagong Akyat! Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Tiagong Akyat! Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Tiagong Akyat!
Tiagong Akyat wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dong Chim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daisuke Shiga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dong Chim has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Dong Chim! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daisuke Shiga! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shiga darts in and clinches Chim up against the ropes. Shiga gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chim.
Shiga has had enough of the clinch but Chim keeps him there for the moment. Shiga is trying to break free. Chim is trying to break the clinch but Shiga is controlling him. Chim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalling in the clinch from Shiga.
Chim is looking to break free of the clinch but Shiga has double underhooks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shiga has had enough of the clinch but Chim keeps him there for the moment. Chim letting Shiga take a breather here. Chim wants to break free but Shiga has control.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Chim keeps control of Shiga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Shiga is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Shiga has had enough of the clinch but Chim keeps him there for the moment. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shiga. A body shot lands from Shiga.
Shiga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Shiga slaps away a takedown attempt from Chim, before circling back to the center of the mat. Shiga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chim wants to clinch
and Shiga counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shiga.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Shiga working hard to break the clinch. Shiga has Chim pushed against the ropes. Shiga prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dong Chim. That's going to take a lot out of him. Chim has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shiga is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Shiga is pressed up against the ropes. Chim has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shiga down to the mat. Shiga avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Shiga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chim.
Chim looks to land a combination but Shiga avoids it well. Chim with a poor takedown
and Shiga decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chim's guard. Chim is breathing heavily.
Shiga decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Chim shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shiga holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. The referee calls for Shiga to work.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Shiga tries to circle away but Chim has him pinned against the ropes. Shiga taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chim has Shiga pressed against the ropes, preventing Shiga from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Chim keeps control of Shiga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Shiga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chim backwards. Shiga is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Chim tries to break the clinch but Shiga is controlling the position. Chim being controlled against the ropes. Shiga receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Daisuke Shiga. Left hook, right uppercut from Chim.
 It looks like Daisuke Shiga has been cut. Chim has his takedown stuffed
and Shiga counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Shiga prevents Chim from breaking the clinch. Chim tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shiga stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shiga is trying to break the clinch but Chim has him pressed against the ropes. Shiga will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chim up against the ropes. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Daisuke Shiga dominated that round. The cut man is working on Daisuke Shiga's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shiga pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chim is out of range and Shiga settles back down. Chim scores with a nice head shot.
Shiga instigates a clinch.
Chim breaks from the clinch.
Chim wants to clinch but Shiga slips to the side
and Shiga holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Shiga controlling the action here for a moment.
Shiga tries to break free but Chim pushes him back against the ropes. Shiga can't break the clinch.
Shiga wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Shiga just leaning against Chim, taking a breather.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Shiga is looking to break free of the clinch but Chim has double underhooks. Chim tries to score a body lock takedown but Shiga shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Shiga drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chim wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shiga has him pressed against the ropes.
Shiga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Chim leaves Shiga with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Chim doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shiga counters by moving into the clinch. Shiga slowing the pace effectively. A frustrated look appears on Chim's face as he tries to break the clinch. Chim wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dong Chim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Shiga displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chim up against the ropes. Shiga tries to break the clinch but Chim is controlling the position. Shiga is trying to break free. Chim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shiga is looking to clinch. Shiga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shiga moves into the clinch. Shiga has Chim pushed against the ropes. Shiga continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Shiga tries to stall but Chim uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chim closes the distance but Shiga moves to the side
and Shiga counters by clinching up. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shiga. Chim letting Shiga take a breather here. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Shiga prevents a takedown attempt there.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shiga clinches up against the ropes. Shiga pushes Chim back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Shiga taking a breather. Shiga lands with a light punch inside. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shiga. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Daisuke Shiga. Chim shoots in for a double leg but Shiga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Shiga throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chim counters with a takedown into side control. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chim is trying to get an arm triangle but Shiga is defending well. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daisuke Shiga will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Daisuke Shiga's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Shiga takes a swing at Chim's ribcage but misses. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chim is defended easily by Shiga. Shiga throws a series of punches but Chim moves out of range.
Shiga has Chim up against the ropes in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Chim's face as he tries to break the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chim wants to get back to striking at distance but Shiga won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Shiga is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiga breaks from the clinch.
Chim tries to clinch up
and Shiga counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Chim looking to control.
Shiga trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chim's guard. Shiga wants to stand and escape but instead Chim has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Shiga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Shiga keeping full guard, as Chim tries to pass. Shiga is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chim is controlling him. Shiga keeping full guard, as Chim tries to pass. Chim is working Shiga over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Shiga keeping moving, preventing Chim from controlling successfully.
 It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Shiga drives through and clinches with Chim against the ropes.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Shiga working hard to break the clinch.
Shiga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Shiga scores with a hook to the body. Chim takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shiga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Shiga taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shiga can't find room to land a body shot as Chim controls the action.
Chim prevents Shiga from breaking the clinch. Shiga stalling against the ropes.
Shiga tries to circle away but Chim has him pinned against the ropes.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiga manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Chim stops Shiga from standing up.
Chim drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chim jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Chim prevents Shiga from getting back to his feet. Shiga keeping moving, preventing Chim from controlling successfully. Chim tries to free his leg and advance position but Shiga is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Daisuke Shiga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Shiga 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Daisuke Shiga! Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Daisuke Shiga! Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Daisuke Shiga!
Daisuke Shiga wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Inuyasha Kagome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Reaper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Inuyasha Kagome! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Reaper! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Reaper takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kagome fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reaper. Reaper slips a jab from Kagome. Kagome misses with a head kick.
Kagome cracks the inside of Reaper's front leg. Reaper is looking to clinch but Kagome is avoiding it.
Kagome plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Kagome keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reaper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kagome swivels and escapes. A chopping leg kick lands by Kagome. Reaper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Reaper moves out of range of the leg kick from Kagome. Reaper throws a hook but Kagome avoids it easily. Reaper moves in looking to clinch but Kagome pushes him off. Kagome checks a low kick from Reaper.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Reaper shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kagome pinned against the cage. Kagome gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Inuyasha Kagome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Reaper. Kagome thumps Reaper with a low kick. Kagome throws a leg kick but Reaper moved away. Kagome attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Kagome circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reaper steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kagome. That one must have hurt. Kagome pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kagome plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Reaper thows a leg kick but Kagome checks it and Kagome counters with a nice low kick that buckles Reaper's knee momentarily. Reaper checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Kagome fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reaper checks it well. Reaper takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Reaper with a poor takedown and Kagome makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Reaper looks gassed! Kagome throws a nice inside leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kagome lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kagome. That's going to slow Reaper down. Kagome connects with a high kick. Kagome throws a quick inside leg kick. Reaper takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kagome throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jab by Kagome. Kagome lands a high kick!
Reaper sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Reaper's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. A head kick from Kagome lands but Reaper takes it in his stride.
Reaper fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kagome sprawls well initially but Reaper persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaper is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kagome is just riding it out for now. Reaper eventually gives up the hold. Reaper thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kagome's head. Kagome trying to control from the bottom.
Kagome blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reaper. Kagome looks like he's trying to stand up.
Reaper frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Kagome is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Reaper punishing his opponent with strikes. Reaper avoids the attempt from Kagome to control. Kagome is trying to escape the mount.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Reaper lands with some strikes. Reaper putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Kagome knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reaper on the ground. The referee warns Kagome that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kagome really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Reaper dominating with strikes here. Reaper with the ground and pound from mount. Reaper scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kagome?
Kagome holds on, trying desperately to control. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Reaper breaks from Kagome's wrist control and lands an elbow. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Kagome is working to get back to half guard.
Kagome is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Kagome is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Reaper is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Inuyasha Kagome dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Kagome as Reaper shoots in. Kagome fakes the leg kick and cracks Reaper in the body. Reaper wants to clinch. Some wild striking there from Reaper.
Kagome is looking to slow Reaper down with leg kicks. Kagome feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Reaper's calf. Reaper looks to throw a body kick and Kagome counters with a slapping leg kick. Reaper is breathing heavily. Kagome throws a leg kick which misses Reaper's front leg but catches the back leg as Reaper tries to avoid it. Kagome moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Reaper throws a leg kick and Kagome counters with a good low kick that Reaper was not able to check. Kagome connects with a high kick. Kagome throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Kagome moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Kagome scores with a leg kick.
Kagome scores with a jab to the jaw. Reaper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kagome dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reaper. That did some damage! Reaper sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Kagome lands with a kick to the temple. Reaper shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Kagome lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reaper's sensitive parts. A chopping leg kick lands by Kagome. John Reaper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Reaper tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Kagome looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kagome thuds his shin into the meat of Reaper's side. Kagome buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kagome feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Reaper's calf. Kagome turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Kagome lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Kagome feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Reaper's calf. Kagome feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Reaper's calf. Kagome circles away from the clinch attempt and Kagome counters with an inside leg kick. Kagome is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reaper can do to turn this around? Kagome lands a high kick!
 That's three minutes gone in the round. A good leg kick by Kagome. Kagome throws a nice outside leg kick. Kagome throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Reaper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Kagome counters with an inside leg kick. Kagome goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Kagome feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Reaper's calf. Reaper throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kagome's waist but Kagome gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reaper off to one side. Inuyasha Kagome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Reaper. Reaper takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kagome slips a straight right by Reaper. Reaper misses with a leg kick and Kagome counters with a leg kick. A nice leg kick lands there from Kagome.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. A low kick from Reaper is predictable there and Kagome counters with a body kick that stops Reaper in his tracks momentarily. A chopping leg kick lands by Kagome. Reaper takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Reaper on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kagome. Kagome obviously looking to wear him down.
Kagome connects with a high kick. Reaper tries to clinch up. A low kick from Reaper is predictable there and Kagome counters with a big head kick but Reaper shrugs it off. Kagome moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kagome is looking to chop away at Reaper's legs. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A low kick from Reaper misses and Kagome counters with a good low kick that Reaper was not able to check. Reaper has his takedown stuffed and Kagome counters with a head kick. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Inuyasha Kagome dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Reaper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kagome. Reaper thows a leg kick but Kagome checks it and Kagome counters with a lovely shot to the body. Reaper motions for Kagome to come forward. Reaper throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Reaper shoots in and drives through. Kagome sprawls well. Reaper sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Kagome connects with a solid leg kick. Kagome throws a nice outside leg kick. Kagome scores with a leg kick.
Kagome moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Reaper checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reaper tries to clinch but fails miserably and Kagome counters with a nice leg kick. Reaper will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Reaper checks a leg kick.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Kagome lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Reaper closes the distance looking to clinch and Kagome counters with a low kick, right behind Reaper 's knee. Kagome throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kagome throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kagome connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Reaper throws a jab when Kagome was well out of range. Inuyasha Kagome is winning the standup battle so far. Reaper has his takedown stuffed and Kagome counters with an outside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kagome.
Kagome moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Reaper tries to clinch but Kagome moves away and Kagome counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. A head kick from Kagome lands but Reaper takes it in his stride. A head kick from Kagome lands but Reaper takes it in his stride. Kagome swings away with a leg kick that misses. Kagome throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Kagome swings for the body but Reaper moves out of range.
Reaper shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kagome as he jumps to the side. Inuyasha Kagome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Reaper. Crunch! Kagome slams his shin into Reaper's torso. Kagome lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Reaper shoots in looking for a takedown. Kagome tries to sprawl out of it but Reaper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Kagome manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Kagome lets loose with a powerful body kick. Reaper will feel that in the morning.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Kagome tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kagome scores with a kick to the body.
Kagome is looking to slow Reaper down with leg kicks. Kagome stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kagome wants it to stay on the feet. Kagome turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Kagome throws a quick inside leg kick. Kagome misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Reaper throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Reaper thows a left - swing and a miss! Kagome tries a head kick but it misses.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Kagome feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Reaper's calf. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reaper. Kagome scores with a nice body kick.
John Reaper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Reaper tries to clinch but fails miserably and Kagome counters with an outside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Kagome. Kagome is looking to slow Reaper down with leg kicks. Reaper walks into a jab. Kagome turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Reaper pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kagome connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Reaper has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kagome. Reaper closes the distance but Kagome moves to the side and Kagome makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Reaper really felt that one!
And that's the end of the fight! Inuyasha Kagome showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kagome, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Inuyasha Kagome! Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Inuyasha Kagome! Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Inuyasha Kagome!
Inuyasha Kagome wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Akira Kambei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nichiren Daishonin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kambei might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tori Amos - Crucify. The key to victory for Akira Kambei has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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164 cm
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145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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170 cm
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153 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Kambei! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nichiren Daishonin! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Daishonin shoots in for a takedown but Kambei shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. No luck with that takedown attempt from Daishonin. Kambei throws a series of punches but Daishonin avoids them all with ease. Daishonin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kambei. Kambei throws a hook but Daishonin avoids it easily. Daishonin takes a shot right to the bread basket. Kambei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daishonin.
Daishonin shoots in and bounces Kambei off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Daishonin looking to pass the guard. Kambei wants to sweep here but Daishonin controlling him for the moment. Kambei is working hard here to advance position.
Daishonin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Daishonin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kambei holds on and takes a little breather. Kambei looking for a sweep. Not yet Kambei, not yet. Kambei is trying to keep Daishonin in close.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
 The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Daishonin fails with a takedown attempt. Akira Kambei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nichiren Daishonin. Daishonin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Daishonin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Daishonin lands in his opponent's guard. Kambei wants to sweep here but Daishonin controlling him for the moment. Daishonin looking to pass the guard. Kambei is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Daishonin wants to pass the guard but Kambei is keeping the position. Kambei trying to control the position.
Daishonin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kambei is keeping the position for now.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Daishonin drops back looking for a leg! Kambei is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kambei manages to kick Daishonin off! Daishonin jumps back into Kambei's guard.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Kambei misses with a wild body shot. Good shot there by Kambei. Left hook, right uppercut from Kambei. Kambei throws an overhand right that lands on Daishonin's shoulder, as Daishonin tries to avoid the shot. Horrible takedown by Daishonin or perhaps it was just good defense by Kambei which made him look bad. Kambei lands with a nice body punch. Kambei lands a with a good body shot. Kambei digs a good hook to Daishonin's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kambei. Daishonin does a little dance to reset his feet. Kambei is looking to wear down Daishonin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Kambei misses the shot to the body. Daishonin looks for a takedown but Kambei sprawls well. Kambei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Daishonin fails with the takedown. Daishonin looks gassed! Daishonin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kambei sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Kambei lands a nice looking body shot.
Kambei stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kambei wants it to stay on the feet. Kambei takes a swing at Daishonin's ribcage but misses. Kambei stuffs the takedown attempt from Daishonin. Daishonin gets slowly back to his feet. Kambei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daishonin.
Daishonin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Kambei manages to work his way to half guard, despite Daishonin's best efforts. Kambei wants to improve his position but Daishonin is controlling well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Daishonin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Daishonin is thwarting Kambei's attempts to control the position.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Daishonin is looking to advance position but Kambei won't allow it.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Daishonin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kambei defends it nicely. Kambei throws a jab but it's blocked by Daishonin. No luck for Daishonin with that takedown attempt. Kambei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daishonin manages to avoid it. Kambei stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Kambei thows a body shot but no joy. Daishonin tries for a takedown but Kambei sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Kambei. Daishonin does a little dance to reset his feet. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Kambei 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.
Kambei works Daishonin's body with a nice hook. A lazy left from Kambei finds it's target. A shot to de liver by Kambei. Beautiful body shot. Daishonin shoots in for a takedown but Kambei shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Nichiren Daishonin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kambei looks to score with a jab to the body but Daishonin is just out of range. Nice shot lands for Kambei. Kambei swings for the body but Daishonin moves out of range.
Nice cross by Kambei. Left hook, right uppercut from Kambei. Daishonin fails with a takedown attempt from distance. No luck with that takedown attempt from Daishonin. Akira Kambei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nichiren Daishonin. Daishonin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daishonin shoots in for a takedown but Kambei shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. The crowd cheers as Kambei lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daishonin doesn't seem phased though. Daishonin is breathing heavily. Kambei keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Daishonin ducks under a wild hook from Kambei. Kambei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daishonin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
 That's one minute gone in the round. Kambei stuffs the takedown. Kambei throws a big shot that misses. Kambei ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Kambei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daishonin.
Daishonin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kambei.
Kambei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daishonin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kambei. Daishonin shoots in and drives through. Kambei sprawls well. Kambei connects with a jab. Kambei jabs at Daishonin's body. Kambei dips to his left and cracks Daishonin with an uppercut! Daishonin moves out of range as Kambei strikes. Kambei looks to score with a jab to the body but Daishonin is just out of range. Kambei throws a jab but it's blocked by Daishonin. Daishonin avoids the body shot from Kambei.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kambei. Daishonin does a little dance to reset his feet. Daishonin fails to land the takedown. Kambei lands a body shot.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Kambei throws a shot from downtown. Daishonin moves away and avoids it. Kambei misses with a wild body shot. Kambei throws a body punch but Daishonin moves out of range. Kambei just misses with a punch to the body.
Daishonin shoots in for a takedown but Kambei shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Kambei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daishonin.
Kambei misses with a body shot.
Daishonin shoots in looking for a takedown. Kambei tries to sprawl out of it but Daishonin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Kambei manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Kambei bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Kambei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kambei throws a series of punches but Daishonin moves out of range. Kambei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Kambei misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Daishonin is defended easily by Kambei. Kambei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Daishonin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kambei avoids it really well and circles away. Kambei takes a swing at Daishonin's ribcage but misses. Kambei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Daishonin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kambei tries to avoid it but Daishonin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kambei to the ground. Kambei escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. No joy there for Kambei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kambei throws a body punch but Daishonin moves out of range. Kambei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daishonin manages to avoid it. Kambei misses with a wild body shot. Kambei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daishonin was well out of range. Poor timing from Kambei. Kambei stuffs the takedown. Akira Kambei is winning the standup battle so far. Daishonin tries for a takedown but Kambei sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Kambei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daishonin shoots in for a takedown but Kambei shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Kambei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daishonin was well out of range. Poor timing from Kambei. Kambei fails to land with a series of punches.
Kambei with a jab.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Daishonin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kambei sprawls well. Kambei wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Daishonin gets slowly back to his feet. Daishonin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kambei. A shot to de liver by Kambei. Beautiful body shot. A big left from Kambei misses. Daishonin fails with a takedown attempt. Kambei with a jab. Kambei thows a body shot but no joy. Kambei takes a swing at Daishonin's ribcage but misses. Kambei throws a looping overhand right but Daishonin ducks down to avoid it. Daishonin dives in and grabs Kambei's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kambei pushes down on Daishonin's head and hops out. Kambei stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Kambei lands a jab. Kambei takes a swing at Daishonin's ribcage but misses. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Kambei dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kambei misses with a straight right. Daishonin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kambei sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Daishonin somewhat. Kambei takes a swing at Daishonin's ribcage but misses. Daishonin avoids the body shot from Kambei.
Kambei looks to land a left hand but Daishonin moved out of range nicely. Kambei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kambei looks to score with a jab to the body but Daishonin is just out of range. Kambei jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kambei misses with a hook. Kambei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daishonin was well out of range. Poor timing from Kambei. Kambei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daishonin moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A looping hook to the body misses from Kambei. Daishonin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daishonin shoots in and bounces Kambei off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Kambei had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daishonin defends it easily.
Kambei is looking for a triangle but Daishonin pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Kambei had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daishonin defends it easily. Daishonin stays in close to Kambei's body and controls the position. Daishonin passes Kambei's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Daishonin is looking for a kimura but Kambei is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Daishonin to get the leverage. Daishonin wants to free his trapped foot but Kambei is holding on for dear life with his legs. Kambei has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Daishonin is working away from the top position though. Kambei is in trouble now - Daishonin has advanced to mount!
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daishonin wants to finish this one by submission but Kambei is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Daishonin. Kambei is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Daishonin controlling his opponent.
Kambei defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Daishonin. Kambei tries to reverse the position but Daishonin maintains control.
Daishonin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Daishonin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kambei to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kambei shrugs it off.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Kambei is wriggling around trying to escape.
Daishonin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Kambei tries to reverse the position but Daishonin maintains control.
Daishonin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kambei has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Daishonin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Kambei is looking to improve his position but Daishonin isn't that keen on the idea.
Daishonin is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Daishonin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nichiren Daishonin!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Don Quixote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lerry Sancio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sancio has chosen Before I Forget as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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175 cm
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155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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21
152 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Don Quixote! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lerry Sancio! The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sancio throws a quick inside leg kick. Sancio misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck for Quixote with that takedown attempt.
Quixote looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Sancio! Sancio is looking to get to half guard.
Quixote swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sancio is now in Quixote's guard. A big mistake from Quixote there, giving up the dominant position! Quixote keeping moving, preventing Sancio from controlling successfully. Sancio wants to pass the guard but Quixote is keeping the position. Quixote is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Sancio trying to control but Quixote is working from the bottom. Sancio tries to stand but Quixote is controlling from the bottom. Sancio stopping the sweep attempt from Quixote.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Sancio looks to land a combination but Quixote avoids it well. Sancio scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Quixote shoots in and bounces Sancio off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Quixote wants to control from the top but Sancio keeps moving.
Quixote drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sancio dives on top into guard. Sancio controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Sancio wants to control from the top but Quixote keeps moving. Sancio slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Quixote not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Quixote tries to land a sweep but no joy.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Sancio wants to control from the top but Quixote keeps moving. Quixote looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Quixote is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sancio defends well. Quixote is breathing heavily.
 Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Sancio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Quixote throws a lazy head kick and Sancio counters with a nice uppercut. Sancio scores with a one two! Quixote had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Quixote throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sancio counters with an inside leg kick. Sancio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sancio throws a quick inside leg kick. Quixote doesn't succeed with the takedown and Sancio counters with a leg kick. Quixote showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sancio.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Both fighters circling a little - Sancio finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. A right-left combo lands from Sancio. Sancio throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Quixote on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Don Quixote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Quixote with a poor takedown and Sancio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Quixote. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sancio plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sancio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Quixote at a distance.
Quixote with a poor takedown and Sancio counters with a three punch combo that has Quixote backing up. Quixote nods at Sancio to acknowledge the strikes. Sancio scores with a head kick.
Quixote walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sancio. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. A head kick misses from Sancio. Quixote takes a jab right on the kisser.
Quixote has his takedown stuffed and Sancio counters with a good low kick that Quixote was not able to check. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Lerry Sancio dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sancio works over Quixote's head and body with a nice combination. Sancio misses with a head kick.
Quixote throws a lazy head kick letting Sancio counter with a right hand. Sancio throws a good cross that connects.
Quixote has his takedown stuffed and Sancio counters with a series of strikes. Quixote will be more careful next time no doubt. Sancio scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Quixote tries for a takedown but Sancio circles away easily and Sancio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Sancio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quixote throws a sloppy head kick and Sancio counters with a lovely shot to the body. Sancio scores with a body shot.
Nice body kick from Sancio. Sancio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Quixote looks to clinch enabling Sancio to counter with a crisp jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sancio scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Sancio looks to land a combination. Quixote sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Quixote tries to land a body kick and Sancio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Sancio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Lerry Sancio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sancio, right into the meat.
Sancio scores with a leg kick.
Lerry Sancio seems to be getting the better of the standup. Sancio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Sancio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sancio.
Sancio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Sancio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Quixote looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Quixote takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Quixote stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sancio. Quixote takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Sancio looks to land a combination. Quixote sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Sancio scores with a decent looking hook.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Sancio throws a right and a left that Quixote avoids nicely. Sancio throws a head kick but Quixote moves out of range.
Quixote with a poor takedown and Sancio counters with a one-two to the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Quixote. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sancio thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Quixote if he has to take too many more of those.
Quixote takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Sancio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Sancio scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Sancio stalks Quixote and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Quixote's face. Quixote staggers backwards, shaken. A right-left combo lands from Sancio. Quixote slips a jab and a cross from Sancio.
Quixote misses with a takedown attempt and Sancio counters with a nice low kick that buckles Quixote's knee momentarily. Sancio throws a nice looking combination but Quixote bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A solid leg kick lands there for Sancio.
Sancio scores with a jab. Quixote acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Quixote avoids the head kick by Sancio.
Quixote looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Sancio throws a head kick but Quixote moves out of range.
Sancio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Sancio throws a series of punches but Quixote moves out of range. Sancio lands a two punch combo.
Sancio looks to land a combination but Quixote avoids it well. Sancio with a nice cross. Quixote shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Sancio counters with a big head kick but Quixote shrugs it off. Sancio scores with a one two! Quixote had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Sancio dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Sancio throws a sloppy head kick and Quixote moves out of range easily. Sancio throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A low kick from Quixote misses and Sancio counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Sancio scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
 That's four minutes gone in the round. A head kick misses from Sancio. Sancio is working the combinations to good effect here. Sancio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sancio has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Sancio tries a head kick but it misses.
Quixote with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Quixote misses with a takedown attempt and Sancio counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Sancio looks to land a combination but Quixote avoids it well. Sancio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Sancio scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. A head kick by Quixote misses and Sancio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Sancio scores with a head kick.
Sancio lands a high kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. The fighters circle momentarily. Sancio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Quixote with a poor takedown and Sancio counters with a nice leg kick. Quixote is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Sancio lands a head kick. Quixote smiles back at him and beckons him forward. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Lerry Sancio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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.
Good leg kick by Sancio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Quixote misses with a takedown attempt and Sancio counters with a three punch combo that has Quixote backing up. Quixote nods at Sancio to acknowledge the strikes. Sancio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sancio cracks the inside of Quixote's front leg. Sancio goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Sancio scoring well with a low kick there.
Sancio throws a head kick that half lands.
Sancio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Sancio with a body punch. A glancing blow. Sancio lands a head kick. Quixote smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Quixote misses with a takedown attempt and Sancio finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Sancio explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Sancio scores with a nice head shot. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Quixote with a poor takedown and Sancio counters with a stiff right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Quixote. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sancio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Some wild striking there from Sancio.
Quixote looks to throw a body kick and Sancio counters with a thumping low kick. Quixote is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sancio. Quixote will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. A left and a right from Sancio both land. Nice combination. Sancio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Don Quixote is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Quixote with a lazy takedown attempt and Sancio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Quixote takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Quixote fails with the takedown and Sancio counters with a nice kick to the body. Sancio throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Quixote throws a lazy head kick and Sancio counters with a lovely straight right hand! A right-left combo lands from Sancio. Quixote has his takedown stuffed and Sancio counters with a low kick, right behind Quixote 's knee.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Quixote shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Sancio counters with a series of strikes. Quixote will be more careful next time no doubt. Sancio throws a head kick that Quixote semi-blocks.
Sancio throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Quixote tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Quixote shoots in but doesn't get the takedown enabling Sancio to counter with a crisp jab. A good leg kick by Sancio. Crunch! Sancio slams his shin into Quixote's torso. Quixote dodges the punch combination from Sancio.
Sancio throws a head kick that misses. Danga de danga de dang - Sancio scores with a four punch combination! Sancio lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Quixote with a lazy takedown attempt and Sancio counters with a body kick. Sancio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sancio moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sancio works over Quixote's head and body with a nice combination. Quixote with a poor takedown and Sancio counters with a stiff right hand. Quixote with a poor takedown and Sancio counters with a solid body kick. Sancio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quixote circles away quickly and effectively. Quixote doesn't succeed with the takedown and Quixote takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nice cross by Sancio. Quixote fails with the takedown and Sancio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Sancio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Quixote blocks a head kick by Sancio.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Quixote shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Sancio counters with a lovely straight right hand! Sancio moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sancio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Quixote takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Sancio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sancio!
Sancio scores with a push kick. Sancio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Quixote shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Sancio counters with a right hand to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Quixote showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sancio.
Sancio takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Lerry Sancio really dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sancio scores with a one two! Quixote had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Quixote shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Sancio counters with a leg kick. Sancio connects with a body shot. Sancio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Quixote doesn't succeed with the takedown and Sancio counters with a low kick, right behind Quixote 's knee. Good leg kick by Sancio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sancio throws a head kick that half lands.
Quixote dodges the punch combination from Sancio.
Quixote takes a body punch but keeps moving. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Sancio lands with a nice combination. Quixote backs away looking to recover. Quixote misses with a leg kick and Sancio counters with a slapping leg kick. Sancio throws a head kick that half lands.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Sancio misses with a double jab.
Quixote takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sancio lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sancio throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Quixote's head. Sancio scores with a push kick. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sancio. Quixote shrugs it off though. Sancio lands a two punch combo.
Sancio scores with a body shot.
Sancio looks to land a combination but Quixote avoids it well. Sancio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Sancio works Quixote's body with a nice hook. Quixote with a lazy takedown attempt and Sancio finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Quixote. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sancio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sancio. Quixote shrugs it off though.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Sancio throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Quixote's head. Sancio lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Quixote with a lazy takedown attempt and Sancio counters with a nice leg kick. Sancio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Quixote fails with the takedown and Sancio counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Sancio throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Sancio scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Quixote shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Sancio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Quixote. Quixote circles away out of range and recomposes himself. A kick lands to the mid section there for Sancio. Quixote doesn't succeed with the takedown and Sancio counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Quixote gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Sancio counters with an outside leg kick.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Quixote takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sancio displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Quixote misses with a takedown and Sancio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Nice body punch from Sancio. Sancio scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Quixote with a poor takedown and Sancio counters with a nice low kick that buckles Quixote's knee momentarily. Crunch! Sancio slams his shin into Quixote's torso. Quixote doesn't succeed with the takedown and Sancio counters with a slapping leg kick. Quixote misses with a double jab
and Sancio makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Sancio lands with a nice body punch.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Sancio throws a head kick that misses. Quixote misses with a takedown attempt and Sancio counters with an outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Sancio. Sancio lands a nice hook to Quixote's body. Quixote takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Sancio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sancio throws a lazy head kick and Quixote counters with an outside leg kick.
Quixote doesn't succeed with the takedown and Sancio counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Quixote shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Quixote tries for a takedown but Sancio circles away easily and Sancio counters with a head kick. Quixote with a poor takedown and Sancio counters with a left and a right that stings Quixote. Quixote moves forwards but Sancio connects with a nice, crisp jab. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Lerry Sancio dominated that fourth round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Quixote misses with a takedown and Sancio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Quixote has his takedown stuffed and Sancio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Quixote stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sancio. Sancio lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Sancio throws a nice inside leg kick. Sancio scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Quixote blocks a head kick by Sancio.
Quixote throws a head kick that misses and Sancio counters with a good low kick that Quixote was not able to check. No joy there for Sancio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Quixote closes the distance looking to clinch and Sancio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. 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. Quixote darts in trying to clinch and Sancio counters with an inside leg kick.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Sancio throws a nice head kick!
Sancio throws a head kick that half lands.
Quixote misses with a takedown attempt and Sancio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Quixote. That's going to take a lot out of him. A right-left combo lands from Sancio. Sancio tries a head kick but it misses.
Quixote gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Sancio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Sancio lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Quixote doesn't succeed with the takedown and Sancio counters with a big head kick but Quixote shrugs it off. Sancio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Quixote moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Sancio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Donk. Sancio catches Quixote right on the button with a cross. Quixote with a lazy takedown attempt and Quixote takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Sancio throws a quick inside leg kick. Sancio lands with a kick to the temple. Quixote shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Sancio lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Quixote shoots in and bounces Sancio off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Sancio wants to stand but Quixote is controlling the position.
Quixote drops back looking for a leg! Sancio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sancio manages to kick Quixote off! Quixote jumps back into Sancio's guard. Quixote pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sancio is keeping the position for now.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sancio kicks Quixote off and gets to his feet. Quixote fails with the takedown and Sancio counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sancio.
Quixote misses with a takedown and Sancio counters with a lovely straight right hand! Quixote fails with the takedown and Sancio counters with a right hand to the body.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Quixote with a poor takedown and Sancio counters with a nice body shot. Quixote with a lazy takedown attempt and Sancio counters with a low kick, right behind Quixote 's knee. Quixote has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sancio. Sancio throws a head kick that Quixote semi-blocks.
Don Quixote has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A lazy body kick from Quixote and Sancio counters with a nice low kick that buckles Quixote's knee momentarily. Sancio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Sancio cracks the inside of Quixote's front leg. Sancio swinging wildly here.
Sancio throws a series of strikes that have Quixote backpedaling.
Quixote misses with a takedown attempt and Sancio counters with a left to the body. A chopping leg kick lands by Sancio. A low kick from Quixote is predictable there and Sancio counters with a big head kick but Quixote shrugs it off. Lerry Sancio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Sancio scores with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Lerry Sancio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Sancio 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Lerry Sancio! Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Lerry Sancio! Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Lerry Sancio!
Lerry Sancio wins by unanimous decision! Lerry Sancio is the new featherweight champion!
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