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QFC Tournament 135 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Satoru Kitaoka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazarus Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Satoru Kitaoka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lazarus Po!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Po ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Po throws a head kick but Kitaoka moves out of range.
Kitaoka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Po cracks the inside of Kitaoka's front leg.
Po buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kitaoka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Po's waist but Po gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kitaoka off to one side.
Po tries a head kick but it misses.
Kitaoka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Satoru Kitaoka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Po. No joy for Kitaoka on that attempt.
Kitaoka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Po swivels and escapes.
Po avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kitaoka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Po as he avoids it easily.
Po connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Satoru Kitaoka has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick from Po lands but Kitaoka takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitaoka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Po circles away.
Po checks a leg kick nicely.
Kitaoka fails to land the takedown.
Kitaoka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kitaoka closes the distance looking to clinch
and Po counters with an outside leg kick.
Kitaoka looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kitaoka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Po keeping moving, preventing Kitaoka from controlling successfully.
Po wants to stand but Kitaoka is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitaoka slips nicely into half guard.
Kitaoka controlling the action here.
Kitaoka is working for a kimura but Po is defending it quite comfortably.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Po is staying active underneath Kitaoka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitaoka is working for a submission of some sort.
Kitaoka tries to pass to full mount but Po defends it.
Kitaoka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Po is just riding it out for now. Kitaoka eventually gives up the hold.
Kitaoka controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kitaoka's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Po is defending against the submission attempts here by Kitaoka.
Po wants to get back to his feet.
Kitaoka trying to control the action but Po is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kitaoka is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Po is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kitaoka controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Satoru Kitaoka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Satoru Kitaoka's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kitaoka.
Kitaoka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kitaoka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Po connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kitaoka scrambles back to his feet.
Kitaoka dives in and grabs Po's left leg, looking for a takedown. Po pushes down on Kitaoka's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Satoru Kitaoka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Po slaps away a takedown attempt from Kitaoka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Po clinches.
Kitaoka misses with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Po.
Po lands an elbow inside that Kitaoka shrugs off.
Po makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitaoka is trying to drag Po to the mat but Po just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Po softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kitaoka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Po avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kitaoka goes for a takedown attempt but Po pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Po stuffs the takedown.
Kitaoka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Po defends it nicely.
Satoru Kitaoka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kitaoka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Po sprawls well. Po wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kitaoka gets slowly back to his feet.
Lazarus Po seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Po connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Po lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kitaoka is looking to clinch but Po is avoiding it.
Kitaoka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Po avoids it really well and circles away.
Po lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Po lands a leg kick that knocks Kitaoka off balance momentarily.
Kitaoka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Po fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kitaoka avoids the head kick by Po.
Kitaoka tries to clinch up
and Po counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kitaoka's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitaoka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Po pinned against the cage. Po gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kitaoka shoots for a double leg takedown but Po sprawls well. He's pushed Kitaoka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kitaoka moves forwards but Po connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Po feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kitaoka's calf.
Whack! Po lands a heavy head kick that drops Kitaoka. The ref tackles Po to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Kitaoka was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Lazarus Po!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hiroto Ito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroto Ito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Junior Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ito has a takedown stuffed.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dos Santos!
Ito shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ito connects with a nice short shot to Dos Santos's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ito is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ito scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ito seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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!
Dos Santos has hold of Ito's hands but Ito slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ito is nestled in close to Dos Santos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ito lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ito working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ito working Dos Santos over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ito winds up and cracks Dos Santos with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ito lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ito connects with a nice short shot to Dos Santos's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ito connects with a nice short shot to Dos Santos's temple.
Dos Santos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ito. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ito is nestled in close to Dos Santos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dos Santos is rocked!
Ito is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dos Santos is still in real trouble! Can Ito finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Santos tries to kick Ito off but Ito keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ito lands with a punch from half guard.
Dos Santos looks winded!
Ito lands a big elbow - Dos Santos is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Ito!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroto Ito!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Radiansyah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bryan Radiansyah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Derrick Williams!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radiansyah looks to clinch
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Radiansyah moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
Radiansyah slips under a jab from Williams.
Williams throws a combination. Radiansyah tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Radiansyah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Radiansyah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Radiansyah fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williams avoids it really well and circles away.
Radiansyah tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williams swivels and escapes.
Radiansyah closes the distance and pushes Williams back into the cage.
Radiansyah tries to pull guard but Williams won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Radiansyah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Radiansyah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams slowing the pace effectively.
Radiansyah struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radiansyah wants a takedown but no success here.
Radiansyah really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A bit of stalling here from Williams.
Radiansyah drops down looking for an ankle pick but Williams pulls his leg out and moves away.
Derrick Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams tries to bum rush Radiansyah with a series of wild strikes but Radiansyah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Radiansyah needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
Nice jab there from Williams.
Radiansyah fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Radiansyah takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Williams darts in and clinches Radiansyah up against the cage.
Williams stalling.
Williams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a body shot.
Radiansyah stalling in the clinch but Williams improves position.
A left hand lands to the body for Williams.
Radiansyah is breathing heavily.
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!
Radiansyah looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Radiansyah misses with a punch to the body.
Come on Williams - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Radiansyah can't get the takedown.
Williams lands with a light punch inside.
Radiansyah tries to circle away but Williams has him pinned against the cage.
Williams controlling the action here for a moment.
Williams breaks the clinch.
Williams sizes up Radiansyah with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Radiansyah takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams digs a good hook to Radiansyah's body.
Williams pushes Radiansyah up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams displaying some good clinch control by pressing Radiansyah up against the cage.
Williams prevents Radiansyah from breaking the clinch.
Radiansyah is trying to pull guard but Williams turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Williams is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Williams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Radiansyah tries to circle away but Williams has him pinned against the cage.
Radiansyah can't get the takedown.
Williams is trying to force a seperation but Radiansyah has the dominant position.
Williams will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Radiansyah up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Radiansyah can't break the clinch.
Williams avoiding damage.
Radiansyah jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Williams walks away with a smile on his face. Radiansyah gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice uppercut there from Williams.
Williams scores with a nice head shot.
Williams leaves Radiansyah with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Williams.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Radiansyah throws a half hearted mid kick.
Williams takes the fight into the clinch.
Radiansyah is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Williams dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Williams connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Radiansyah momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Radiansyah doesn't seem phased though.
Nice body punch from Williams.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Radiansyah.
Derrick Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Radiansyah drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Williams lands a nice shot that snaps Radiansyah's head back.
Radiansyah is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
No luck for Radiansyah with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Radiansyah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams taking a breather.
Williams is pressed up against the cage. Radiansyah has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Williams down to the mat. Williams avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Derrick Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radiansyah takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Williams's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Williams duly obliges.
Radiansyah is rocked!
Williams pushes Radiansyah up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Radiansyah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams pushes Radiansyah against the cage. Williams is working some dirty boxing. Williams pushes off with a quick right hook! Radiansyah goes down! Radiansyah tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Williams moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick Williams!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matheus Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Carlson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matheus Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve Carlson!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brown circles away.
Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Brown wants to control from the top but Carlson keeps moving.
Carlson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Brown rolls with it to try and escape but Carlson cranks on the arm and Brown is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Carlson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lax BroMan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tachi Tapoypoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lax BroMan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tachi Tapoypoy!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tapoypoy with a lazy takedown attempt
and BroMan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tapoypoy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
BroMan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tapoypoy blocks it with crossed arms.
BroMan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tapoypoy regains guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
BroMan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BroMan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lax BroMan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
BroMan tries for a takedown but Tapoypoy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tapoypoy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tapoypoy wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lax BroMan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
BroMan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tapoypoy as he avoids it easily.
BroMan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tapoypoy circles away.
BroMan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
BroMan landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tapoypoy keeping full guard, as BroMan tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BroMan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
BroMan trying to control the position from guard on top but Tapoypoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
BroMan gets to his feet. Tapoypoy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tapoypoy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tapoypoy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
BroMan shoots in for a takedown but Tapoypoy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tapoypoy shoots in and drives through. BroMan sprawls well.
BroMan gets the takedown into side control.
Tapoypoy is pushing BroMan's head away, looking to escape. BroMan manages to hold on to the position though.
BroMan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tapoypoy is trying to control BroMan's posture but BroMan avoids it.
BroMan controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lax BroMan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
BroMan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tapoypoy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten BroMan somewhat.
BroMan drives through and clinches with Tapoypoy against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BroMan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
BroMan controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BroMan is thwarting Tapoypoy's attempts to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lax BroMan wasn't doing enough on the ground.
BroMan throws a head kick but Tapoypoy moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BroMan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
BroMan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lax BroMan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tapoypoy with a poor takedown
and BroMan counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapoypoy slaps away a takedown attempt from BroMan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
BroMan looks for a takedown but Tapoypoy sprawls well.
BroMan moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tapoypoy stops a takedown attempt from BroMan.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from BroMan.
BroMan successfully pulls guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tapoypoy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. BroMan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tapoypoy has gone for a leg lock! BroMan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tapoypoy's guard.
Tapoypoy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lax BroMan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tapoypoy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from BroMan.
BroMan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tapoypoy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten BroMan somewhat.
Tapoypoy tries for a takedown but BroMan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BroMan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tapoypoy swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lax BroMan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
BroMan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tapoypoy swivels and escapes.
Tapoypoy closes the distance and clinches up with BroMan, looking for a takedown. Tapoypoy pushes BroMan against the cage but BroMan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Tapoypoy with that takedown attempt.
Tapoypoy gets caught napping as BroMan dives in and scores a takedown. Tapoypoy manages to retain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BroMan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tapoypoy is looking for a triangle but BroMan pushes his legs off easily.
BroMan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lax BroMan just wasn't active enough.
BroMan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tapoypoy trying to hold on to BroMan's head to control him but BroMan postures up.
BroMan decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
BroMan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tapoypoy as he avoids it easily.
Lax BroMan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tapoypoy with a lazy takedown attempt
and BroMan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tapoypoy!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lax BroMan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well BroMan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Lax BroMan!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Lax BroMan!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Lax BroMan!
Lax BroMan wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Evan Rickels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Ring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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24
162 lbs
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164 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Inexperienced |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Evan Rickels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Travis Ring!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ring shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rickels as he jumps to the side.
Ring tries to clinch but Rickels moves away
and Rickels counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rickels tries a knee to the head but Ring blocks it.
Rickels using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ring has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice left hand lands by Rickels.
Rickels has picked Ring up - he's going for a ride! Rickels dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rickels with the ground and pound but Ring uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rickels throws a strike but Ring rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rickels is wriggling around but Ring manages to pass to half guard.
Rickels is staying active underneath Ring, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rickels trying to get back to full guard but Ring takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ring can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rickels is looking to escape.
Rickels tries to buck Ring off but Ring takes his back!
Rickels looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Ring is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Rickels taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Ring.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Travis Ring!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Freitas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Derrick Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joao Freitas!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freitas throws a nice head kick!
Freitas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Freitas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but Freitas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Williams tries to bum rush Freitas with a series of wild strikes but Freitas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Joao Freitas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Freitas to the mat! Freitas manages to get full guard.
Williams throws a big elbow that misses.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Freitas is keeping the position.
Freitas is trying to keep Williams in close.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Freitas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joao Freitas has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Freitas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Freitas wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Freitas.
Freitas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Williams manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Freitas stands and throws Williams's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Williams parries the strikes from Freitas easily there. Freitas is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Williams to escape.
Freitas is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Freitas asserts his dominance and retains side control.
An elbow from Freitas crashes against the mat.
Freitas wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Freitas taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams prevents Freitas from moving into mount.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Freitas works to advance to full mount. Williams defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Williams wants to control but Freitas is having none of it.
Freitas tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Freitas is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Williams can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freitas tries to control but Williams wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freitas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Williams kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Williams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Freitas putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Freitas landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Freitas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Freitas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Freitas shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
Freitas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Williams sprawls well. Williams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Freitas gets slowly back to his feet.
Freitas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Derrick Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Freitas.
A punch combination from Freitas misses.
Williams tries to land a front kick but Freitas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Freitas moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
Williams fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams closes the distance and clinches up with Freitas, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes Freitas against the cage but Freitas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Freitas is looking to clinch.
Freitas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee asks Freitas politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Freitas prefers to stall for the moment though.
Freitas working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Freitas fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Freitas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Williams is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Freitas decides to stand up, so the ref orders Williams to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freitas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freitas tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams has a takedown stuffed.
Freitas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Freitas fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Freitas is fending him off so far but Williams persists. Nope, Freitas circles away and we're back to standing.
Freitas wants to clinch.
Freitas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Freitas somewhat.
Derrick Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams looks for a takedown but Freitas sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Williams wants it to stay on the feet.
Freitas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Williams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Williams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Freitas throws a leg kick but Williams moved away.
Freitas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Freitas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Freitas throws a head kick that misses.
Freitas closes the distance but Williams moves to the side
and Williams counters with a series of strikes. Freitas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Williams tries to keep at a distance but Freitas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Williams keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Freitas's efforts to push away.
Freitas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Williams prevents it.
Freitas pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams wants to control from the top but Freitas keeps moving.
Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Freitas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Freitas trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Freitas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Freitas is one step ahead there.
Freitas trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Joao Freitas has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Freitas shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
Freitas tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
and Williams counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Derrick Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Freitas.
Williams trying to control but Freitas is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Freitas blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Freitas looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Freitas throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Freitas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Freitas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williams's waist but Williams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Freitas off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Freitas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Freitas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Freitas persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Freitas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Freitas leaves Williams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Freitas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Williams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Freitas thinking.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Derrick Williams.
Well Freitas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Joao Freitas!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Joao Freitas!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Joao Freitas!
Joao Freitas wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Misuaksual Lutuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xieng Zhing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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24
163 lbs
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24
161 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Misuaksual Lutuka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Xieng Zhing!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhing closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lutuka did well to prevent Zhing getting side control.
Zhing sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lutuka defending well though.
Lutuka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zhing pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhing missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lutuka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zhing throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lutuka is trying to stand.
Zhing 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.
Lutuka looking for submissions off his back.
Zhing trying to mount his opponent but Lutuka defends it.
Lutuka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zhing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zhing lands a nice short elbow.
Zhing prevents Lutuka from standing back up.
Lutuka looking for submissions off his back.
Zhing is trying to control the action in half guard but Lutuka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lutuka actively working from the bottom here.
Lutuka looking for submissions off his back.
Zhing thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zhing is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zhing lands a nice short elbow.
Lutuka actively working from the bottom here.
Zhing lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zhing lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lutuka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lutuka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zhing throwing shots but Lutuka is blocking nicely.
Zhing really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lutuka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zhing lands with a punch from half guard.
Zhing trying to control the action but Lutuka is working from the bottom.
Lutuka wants to get back to his feet.
Zhing controlling the pace.
Lutuka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zhing scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zhing is trying to control the action in half guard but Lutuka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lutuka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zhing.
Lutuka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zhing missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lutuka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lutuka is breathing heavily.
Zhing landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhing winds up and cracks Lutuka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zhing seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lutuka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zhing drops an elbow to the side of Lutuka's head.
Nice strikes from Zhing there.
Lutuka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lutuka is pressing down on Zhing's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhing working some strikes from top position.
Zhing must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zhing with a nice head shot there.
Zhing in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lutuka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zhing doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zhing manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zhing's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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!
Zhing lands a couple of digs.
Zhing with a nice head shot there.
Zhing lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lutuka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zhing can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhing keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lutuka's head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lutuka keeping moving, preventing Zhing from controlling successfully.
Zhing showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zhing trying to control the position from guard on top but Lutuka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhing chips away with some ground and pound.
Zhing with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zhing works over Lutuka with some ground and pound from guard.
Zhing postures up and lands a big shot to Lutuka's brow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zhing landing with the ground and pound.
Zhing stands up over Lutuka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lutuka has his foot on Zhing's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zhing works his way back into a safe position though.
Lutuka has momentary wrist control but Zhing slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xieng Zhing dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zhing doesn't manage to clinch there - Lutuka circles away.
Lutuka misses with a takedown attempt - Zhing sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lutuka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zhing sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zhing closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lutuka did well to prevent Zhing getting side control.
Lutuka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zhing not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lutuka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lutuka tries to get to full guard but Zhing has control of the leg.
Lutuka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zhing connects with a nice short shot to Lutuka's temple.
Zhing working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lutuka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zhing scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zhing scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lutuka is trying to get back to full guard.
Zhing scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhing is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lutuka has hold of Zhing's hands but Zhing slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Zhing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zhing connects with a nice short shot to Lutuka's temple.
Ground and pound from Zhing.
Zhing is trying to control the action in half guard but Lutuka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lutuka tries to roll over but Zhing keeps him under control.
Zhing looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lutuka with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zhing is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zhing trying to control from half guard but Lutuka is working away.
Zhing is nestled in close to Lutuka, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zhing working over Lutuka with some ground and pound. Lutuka looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Xieng Zhing has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhing working Lutuka over with strikes.
Lutuka has hold of Zhing's hands but Zhing slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lutuka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zhing scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zhing is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lutuka has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lutuka actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Zhing there.
Zhing lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zhing working Lutuka over with strikes.
Zhing lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lutuka wants to get back to his feet.
Zhing is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zhing drops an elbow to the side of Lutuka's head.
Zhing looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zhing working over Lutuka with some ground and pound. Lutuka looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zhing winds up and cracks Lutuka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lutuka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zhing working the head and body with strikes.
Zhing takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zhing lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhing perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Zhing is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lutuka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zhing.
Zhing working the head and body with strikes.
Zhing looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lutuka pushes Zhing off looking to stand but Zhing dives back in and keeps control.
Lutuka is not content to let Zhing control the position.
Zhing working Lutuka over with strikes.
Zhing lands strikes from half guard.
Zhing working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zhing connects with a nice short shot to Lutuka's temple.
Zhing takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhing wants to control but Lutuka is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zhing lands a nice short elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhing is working for a submission of some sort.
Lutuka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lutuka is defending against the submission attempts here by Zhing.
Lutuka is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zhing lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zhing is looking to take a break and control but Lutuka 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.
Xieng Zhing 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!
Zhing scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lutuka in his tracks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lutuka shoots and misses
so Zhing counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lutuka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zhing defends well.
Zhing is looking to work some ground and pound but Lutuka has wrist control.
Zhing lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zhing accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zhing loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zhing is working Lutuka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhing landing with the ground and pound.
Zhing throws a big right hand that misses.
Zhing is posturing up here but Lutuka has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Zhing tries to roll out but it's too tight and Zhing has to tap! Slick submission there by Lutuka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Misuaksual Lutuka!
Misuaksual Lutuka 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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