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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Vergara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orlando Vergara will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Kerr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Orlando Vergara!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vergara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kerr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kerr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kerr pushes Vergara up against the cage in a clinch.
Vergara tries to land a knee to the head but Kerr blocks with his arms.
Vergara lands a damaging elbow.
Vergara is trying to stall.
Vergara lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Mark Kerr has been cut.
Vergara connects with a knee to the head.
Vergara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vergara throws an elbow that misses.
Kerr effectively controlling the action here.
Vergara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vergara taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vergara wants to break free but Kerr has control.
Vergara misses with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kerr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vergara prevents it.
Kerr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vergara has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vergara keeps control of Kerr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vergara misses with a knee strike.
Kerr digs a right hand into Vergara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vergara's gas tank.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vergara.
Vergara with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kerr pulls guard successfully.
Vergara wants to get up but he can't break Kerr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vergara is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vergara wants to pass the guard but Kerr is keeping the position.
Vergara stands up and waves to Kerr to follow him.
Vergara forces Kerr back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kerr lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Vergara looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in half guard, Kerr seems content to control.
Kerr is trying to control the action in half guard but Vergara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mark Kerr.
Kerr misses with a takedown attempt - Vergara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Kerr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vergara closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kerr counters with a three punch combo that has Vergara backing up. Vergara nods at Kerr to acknowledge the strikes.
Kerr gets a clinch.
Vergara missing with knees to the body.
Kerr looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kerr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vergara but Vergara pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Orlando Vergara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kerr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vergara throws a head kick that half lands.
Vergara goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vergara closes the distance but Kerr moves to the side
and Kerr counters with a left to the body.
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!
Vergara scores with a head kick. Kerr tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kerr!
It looks like Orlando Vergara has been cut.
Vergara closes the distance but Kerr moves to the side
and Kerr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vergara won't be happy with that.
Vergara is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kerr misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerr wants to control but Vergara is keeping him busy.
Vergara prevents Kerr from moving into mount.
Kerr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vergara knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kerr is looking to take a break and control but Vergara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mark Kerr will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vergara tries to clinch but Kerr moves away
and Kerr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vergara is pressed up against the cage. Kerr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vergara down to the mat. Vergara avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kerr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kerr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kerr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kerr postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vergara is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kerr, into his guard.
Vergara is looking to stand up but Kerr won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kerr keeping moving, preventing Vergara from controlling successfully.
Kerr is trying to control the position but Vergara postures up.
Kerr wants to control the position but Vergara says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Vergara decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Vergara tries to clinch up but Kerr circles away and keeps his distance.
Vergara tries to clinch but Kerr is having none of it.
Kerr misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vergara goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kerr swats away the attempt to clinch by Vergara.
Vergara tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Kerr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kerr trying to control the position from guard on top but Vergara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kerr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vergara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kerr is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mark Kerr just wasn't active enough.
Vergara tries to clinch up
and Kerr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vergara wants to get back to his feet.
Kerr trying to control from Vergara's half guard. Vergara has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Vergara keeping moving, preventing Kerr from controlling successfully.
Kerr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mark Kerr just wasn't active enough.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vergara connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kerr's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vergara misses with a knee strike.
Kerr fails to pull guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vergara trying to land knees to the body.
Vergara is breathing heavily.
Vergara landing knees to the head.
Vergara looking to slow down the pace here.
Vergara is trying to break the clinch but Kerr is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mark Kerr will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Kerr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kerr rushes Vergara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vergara using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kerr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kerr goes for a takedown attempt but Vergara pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vergara throws a head kick but Kerr moves out of range.
Vergara doesn't manage to clinch there - Kerr circles away.
Vergara gets caught napping as Kerr dives in and scores a takedown. Vergara manages to retain guard.
Kerr trying to control the position from guard on top but Vergara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kerr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mark Kerr has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Vergara tries to clinch
and Kerr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vergara throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vergara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vergara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good body shot from Kerr.
Kerr jumps guard but Vergara turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vergara looking to throw knees to the head but Kerr is blocking nicely.
Kerr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vergara pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Kerr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kerr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vergara tries a knee to the head but Kerr blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kerr.
Kerr looking to throw knees to the head but Vergara is blocking nicely.
Kerr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vergara walks away with a smile on his face. Kerr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vergara looks to clinch
and Kerr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vergara closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kerr counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vergara's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kerr wants to stand but Vergara is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kerr wants to control from the top but Vergara keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mark Kerr just wasn't active enough.
Kerr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kerr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kerr tries for a takedown but Vergara manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vergara misses with a knee to the head.
Kerr tries to score a body lock takedown but Vergara shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kerr tries to pull guard but Vergara holds him up against the cage and eventually Kerr drops back down to his feet.
Vergara with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vergara misses with a knee strike.
Vergara using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kerr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kerr is trying to pull guard but Vergara has him pressed against the cage.
Vergara is trying to break free.
Kerr pulls guard successfully.
Kerr controls Vergara momentarily but Vergara frees himself.
Kerr wants to sweep here but Vergara controlling him for the moment.
Vergara wants to stand but Kerr has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vergara won't allow Kerr to sweep him here.
Vergara wants to stand but Kerr is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vergara is looking to clinch but Kerr is avoiding it.
Vergara throws a head kick that misses.
Orlando Vergara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vergara moves forwards but Kerr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kerr rushes Vergara and presses him up against the cage.
Kerr successfully pulls guard.
Kerr trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Kerr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kerr, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Mark Kerr!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Mark Kerr!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Mark Kerr!
Mark Kerr wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Mark Kerr started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Momoshiro Kitsune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Collumbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kitsune comes to the cage accompanied by 僕はミス・テイク～. Momoshiro Kitsune has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Momoshiro Kitsune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Franco Collumbo!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kitsune looking to score a takedown here. Collumbo is defending well but Kitsune drives through and ends up in Collumbo's guard.
Kitsune wants to control from the top but Collumbo keeps moving.
Kitsune tries to free his leg and advance position but Collumbo is retaining full guard.
Kitsune chips away with some ground and pound.
Kitsune content to stall in guard here.
Kitsune drops back looking for a leg! Collumbo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Collumbo manages to kick Kitsune off! Kitsune jumps back into Collumbo's guard.
Collumbo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kitsune's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Collumbo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kitsune is controlling him.
Kitsune throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Collumbo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kitsune in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Collumbo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kitsune. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitsune drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kitsune jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kitsune prevents Collumbo from getting back to his feet.
Kitsune drops back looking for a leg! Collumbo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Collumbo manages to kick Kitsune off! Kitsune jumps back into Collumbo's guard.
Collumbo keeping moving, preventing Kitsune from controlling successfully.
Kitsune stops Collumbo from standing up.
Collumbo keeping moving, preventing Kitsune from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Momoshiro Kitsune wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Collumbo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kitsune is working for takedown but Collumbo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kitsune has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Collumbo after a bit of a struggle.
Collumbo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kitsune is keeping busy.
Kitsune has Collumbo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kitsune pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Collumbo tumbling to the mat - Kitsune dives into Collumbo's guard.
Kitsune working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kitsune is stalling in the full guard.
Collumbo is looking to stand up but Kitsune isn't so interested in that idea.
Kitsune connects with a couple of short punches.
Kitsune trying to control the position from guard on top but Collumbo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kitsune has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune 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.
Kitsune is pushing down on Collumbo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Collumbo is fighting to maintain full guard but Kitsune has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kitsune moves nicely into side control.
Kitsune looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kitsune is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Collumbo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kitsune working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kitsune scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Collumbo to see if he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kitsune has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kitsune tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kitsune lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kitsune has hold of Collumbo's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Collumbo tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Kitsune cranks the arm and Collumbo screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Collumbo, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Momoshiro Kitsune!
Momoshiro Kitsune seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Fernan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aldo comes to the cage accompanied by Rough Rida. Jose Aldo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Robert Fernan's chin.
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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
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Robert Fernan!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernan throws out a loose jab but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fernan shoots and misses
letting Aldo counter with a right hand.
Fernan misses with a double jab.
A shot to the liver by Aldo. Beautiful body shot.
Aldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fernan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aldo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aldo misses with a hook
and Fernan counters with an outside leg kick.
Fernan moves into the clinch.
Fernan tries to land knees in the clinch but Aldo avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fernan.
Fernan connects with a knee to the head.
Fernan trying to land knees to the body.
Fernan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Aldo is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aldo blocks it with crossed arms.
Fernan blocks a body shot from Aldo.
Aldo has a couple of punches blocked by Fernan.
Fernan tries to land knees in the clinch but Aldo avoids the damage to the body.
Aldo working aggressively here.
Fernan taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernan landing knees to the head.
Fernan slows down the pace here.
Aldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fernan's elbow.
Fernan can't get the takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aldo.
Aldo throws a head punch that misses.
Aldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fernan's elbow.
Aldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fernan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fernan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fernan tries to stall but Aldo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fernan crunches a lovely knee into Aldo's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fernan has Aldo pushed against the cage.
Aldo can't find room to land a body shot as Fernan controls the action.
Fernan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aldo tries a body shot but Fernan blocks it.
Fernan tries to land a knee to the head but Aldo blocks with his arms.
Fernan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aldo prevents it.
Jose Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Fernan.
Aldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fernan slowing the pace effectively.
Fernan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Aldo letting Fernan take a breather here.
Fernan is trying to break the clinch but Aldo is controlling him.
Fernan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fernan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aldo.
Aldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fernan lands a knee to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aldo is defending well for now.
Fernan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aldo blocks it with crossed arms.
Aldo struggles to land a body shot inside as Fernan controls his hands.
Fernan blocks a body shot from Aldo.
A head punch on the inside from Aldo fails to land.
Aldo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aldo misses with the head strike.
Aldo working aggressively here.
Fernan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Fernan.
Fernan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fernan tries to land knees in the clinch but Aldo avoids the damage to the body.
Fernan blocking some punches.
Fernan blocks a body shot from Aldo.
Fernan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Aldo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fernan misses with a knee to the head.
Aldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aldo.
Fernan is trying to stall.
Aldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aldo managing to block the knees to the body from Fernan.
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!
Fernan wants to get back to striking at distance but Aldo won't allow it.
Aldo lands an uppercut.
Aldo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fernan looking to slow down the pace here.
Fernan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Aldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fernan's elbow.
Aldo tries a body shot but Fernan blocks it.
Fernan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fernan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aldo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fernan backwards.
Aldo misses with a body punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Aldo throws a punch but it's blocked by Fernan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Fernan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sloppy strikes from Aldo. Those never looked like landing.
Aldo misses with a looping right.
Fernan feints and then cracks Aldo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aldo down.
Aldo throws a hook but Fernan blocks it.
Fernan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Aldo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fernan.
Aldo checks the leg kick.
Fernan keeps the fight on the outside.
Fernan moves in looking to clinch but Aldo pushes him off.
Aldo throws an off balance right hand
and Fernan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Aldo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fernan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aldo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aldo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fernan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fernan misses the shot to the body.
Fernan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fernan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fernan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Aldo's head.
Jose Aldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aldo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fernan lands a leg kick that knocks Aldo off balance momentarily.
Nice jab there from Fernan.
Robert Fernan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fernan throws a nice head kick!
Fernan takes the fight into the clinch.
Fernan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fernan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aldo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fernan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Aldo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fernan scores a nice knee to the body.
Fernan connects with a knee to the head.
Fernan tries to stall but Aldo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fernan tries a knee to the head but Aldo blocks it.
Fernan blocks a body shot from Aldo.
Aldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Fernan uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fernan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Aldo fails to land.
Fernan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aldo misses with a punch on the inside.
Fernan tries a knee to the head but Aldo blocks it.
Aldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fernan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aldo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aldo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fernan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aldo blocks it with crossed arms.
Aldo managing to block the knees to the body from Fernan.
Fernan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fernan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Aldo managing to block the knees to the body from Fernan.
Fernan prevents a body shot from Aldo.
Aldo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fernan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fernan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aldo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Aldo wants to clinch up but Fernan keeps it at a distance.
Aldo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Aldo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fernan moves into range and clinches up with Aldo.
A shot in the inside from Aldo.
Robert Fernan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fernan missing with knees to the body.
Fernan breaks from the clinch.
Aldo misses with a wild combination.
Fernan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aldos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aldo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fernan. Fernan obviously looking to wear him down.
Fernan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Aldo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fernan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Robert Fernan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aldo.
Aldo throws a body punch but Fernan moves out of range.
Fernan tries to bum rush Aldo with a series of wild strikes but Aldo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fernan misses with a low kick.
Robert Fernan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fernan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fernan moves out of range of the strikes.
Fernan shoots in for a takedown but Aldo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fernan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fernan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aldo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fernan catches Aldo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fernan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aldo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Fernan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Aldo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fernan throws out the jab.
Aldo misses with a wild combination.
Fernan slips under a jab.
Aldo blocks the body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Fernan. Those never looked like landing.
Fernan misses with a low kick.
Fernan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Aldo.
Aldo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fernan connects with an inside leg kick.
Fernan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aldo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fernan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aldo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aldo stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice body kick from Fernan.
Aldo defending well as Fernan loads up on a big left hand.
Fernan throws a leg kick which misses Aldo's front leg but catches the back leg as Aldo tries to avoid it.
Fernan clinches with his opponent.
Aldo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aldo misses with a punch to the body.
Fernan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fernan tries to land a knee to the head but Aldo blocks with his arms.
Fernan blocks a body shot from Aldo.
Aldo stops a takedown attempt from Fernan.
Fernan connects with a knee to the head.
Aldo pushes Fernan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fernan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fernan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fernan can't get the takedown.
Jose Aldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jose Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Fernan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernan prevents a body shot from Aldo.
Aldo avoiding damage as Fernan throws knees to the body.
Fernan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aldo misses with some punches.
Well,Aldo is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Aldo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fernan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fernan prevents a body shot from Aldo.
Aldo misses with the head strike.
Aldo misses with the head strike.
Aldo lands a left hand.
Fernan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fernan is looking to control Aldo's arms but Aldo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fernan has his back to the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aldo.
Fernan landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fernan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aldo prevents it.
Aldo has a couple of punches blocked by Fernan.
Fernan blocks a body shot from Aldo.
Fernan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fernan is struggling to control the position.
Aldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Fernan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aldo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fernan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aldo avoids it.
Fernan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Aldo avoiding damage as Fernan throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fernan tries to land knees in the clinch but Aldo avoids the damage to the body.
Fernan stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernan tries to land knees in the clinch but Aldo avoids the damage to the body.
Fernan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aldo is defending well for now.
Aldo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Aldo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fernan or not.
Aldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fernan wants to stall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldo throws a head punch that misses.
Aldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fernan's elbow.
Aldo misses with a punch on the inside.
Aldo misses with some punches.
Aldo misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fernan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fernan gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fernan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Fernan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fernan 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Robert Fernan!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Robert Fernan!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Robert Fernan!
Robert Fernan wins by unanimous decision!
Robert Fernan very nearly forgot to thank Global Empire MMA Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Caol Uno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Neeson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caol Uno is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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150 lbs
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146 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Caol Uno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Liam Neeson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uno connects with a single shot there.
Uno feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Neesons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Neeson misses with a takedown attempt
and Uno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Uno with a jab.
Uno stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Uno wants it to stay on the feet.
Good shot there by Uno.
Uno displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Neeson.
Caol Uno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Neeson.
Nice jab there from Uno.
Uno connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Liam Neeson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uno throws a front kick that sends Neeson stumbling back into the cage.
Nice straight punches there by Uno. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Uno.
Liam Neeson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Neeson.
Uno smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Uno lands with a thumping leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Uno.
Neeson misses with a takedown attempt
and Uno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Neeson is rocked!
Uno is pawing at Neeson, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Neeson's nose. Neeson is badly hurt! Uno pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Neeson tries desperately to hold on but Uno is relentless in his assault! As Neeson receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Uno away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caol Uno!
A victorious Caol Uno thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Remedios Verzosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Smith's choice of entrance music: ''Big Poppa'' by The Notorious B.I.G.. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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197 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Remedios Verzosa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Trevor Smith!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verzosa misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Verzosa throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
Smith darts in trying to clinch
and Verzosa counters with a body kick that stops Smith in his tracks momentarily.
Verzosa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Verzosa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Verzosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith throws a head kick but Verzosa moves out of range.
Smith misses the jab.
Verzosa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Verzosa misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a big head kick but Verzosa shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verzosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Verzosa misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Verzosa counters with an outside leg kick.
Verzosa misses with a wild body shot.
Verzosa swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Verzosa lands with a good body shot.
Verzosa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith staying out of range there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Verzosa.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith darts in trying to clinch
and Verzosa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Verzosa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Verzosa misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verzosa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice shot lands for Verzosa.
Verzosa scores with a jab to the body.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Verzosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verzosa is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Verzosa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Verzosa scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verzosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Verzosa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Verzosa misses with a looping left.
Smith gets a clinch.
Verzosa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Verzosa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Verzosa looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Smith is defending well. Verzosa quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Smith has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Verzosa celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Remedios Verzosa!
Remedios Verzosa retains his middleweight title!
Remedios Verzosa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phoenix Miyamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yorito Nayama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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184 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Phoenix Miyamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yorito Nayama!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nayama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miyamoto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Miyamoto tries to land knees in the clinch but Nayama avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Miyamoto misses with a punch to the body.
Miyamoto being controlled against the cage.
Miyamoto lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Yorito Nayama has been cut.
Miyamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miyamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nayama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miyamoto looking to slow down the pace here.
Nayama tries to break free but Miyamoto pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Nayama controls the action.
Miyamoto lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nayama.
Nayama blocks an elbow strike.
Miyamoto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miyamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Miyamoto fails to land.
Miyamoto misses with a punch on the inside.
Miyamoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Nayama.
Miyamoto controlling the action here for a moment.
Miyamoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nayama blocking some punches.
Miyamoto presses Nayama against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Miyamoto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nayama has Miyamoto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miyamoto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Miyamoto throws a head punch that misses.
Nayama looking to stall.
Miyamoto tries a body shot but Nayama blocks it.
Nayama holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Miyamoto gets underhooks to prevent Nayama's takedown attempt.
Miyamoto tries a body shot but Nayama blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto misses with an elbow strike.
Miyamoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miyamoto missing with knees to the body.
Miyamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miyamoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nayama letting Miyamoto take a breather here.
Nayama misses with a knee strike.
Miyamoto throws an elbow that misses.
Miyamoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miyamoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Nayama controls his hands.
Miyamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Nayama.
Nayama stalling in the clinch but Miyamoto improves position.
Miyamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nayama's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Miyamoto misses with the head strike.
Nayama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nayama blocks a body shot from Miyamoto.
Miyamoto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Miyamoto being controlled against the cage.
Nayama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nayama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phoenix Miyamoto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yorito Nayama's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nayama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miyamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Nayama.
Nayama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miyamoto manages to avoid it.
Nayama missing with a left hand there. Miyamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nayama throws a hook to the side of Miyamoto's head but Miyamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nayama scores with a decent looking hook.
Nayama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nayama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nayama scores with a decent looking hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miyamoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miyamoto wants to clinch.
Miyamoto tries to clinch up but Nayama circles away and keeps his distance.
Nayama gets tackled into the cage by Miyamoto. Miyamoto maintains the clinch.
Phoenix Miyamoto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Miyamoto throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyamoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Miyamoto dodges an elbow strike from Nayama.
Miyamoto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Miyamoto has a couple of punches blocked by Nayama.
Nayama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nayama lands a shot to the body.
Miyamoto taking a breather.
Nayama prevents a body shot from Miyamoto.
Miyamoto stalling.
Nayama avoids the elbow strike from Miyamoto, against the cage.
Nayama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miyamoto tries to throw a body punch but Nayama avoids it by throwing Miyamoto back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto tries a body shot but Nayama blocks it.
Nayama jumps guard and drags Miyamoto to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Miyamoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nayama is trying to control the position but Miyamoto postures up.
Nayama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Miyamoto tries to roll over but Nayama keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Nayama is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto is in trouble now - Nayama has advanced to mount!
Miyamoto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nayama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miyamoto is looking to escape.
Nayama moves to take his opponent's back.
Nayama is cranking Miyamoto's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Miyamoto! He's tightened the choke and Miyamoto is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yorito Nayama!
After winning the bout, Yorito Nayama thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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