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BRFC4: Fighting Spirit PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sbrubles Da Silda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micheal White (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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177 lbs
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177 lbs
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Good wrestling
Good kicks
Good chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sbrubles Da Silda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Micheal White!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Da Silda clinches.
White lands a knee to the body.
Da Silda wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but White has him pressed against the cage.
White scores a nice knee to the body.
White with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Da Silda takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Sbrubles Da Silda has been cut.
Da Silda is trying to push White away but White has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Da Silda is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Da Silda is trying to force a seperation but White has the dominant position.
Da Silda is trying to break the clinch but White is controlling him.
Da Silda working hard to break the clinch.
White keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Da Silda's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Da Silda's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Da Silda wants to break free but White has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silda throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
White avoiding damage as Da Silda throws knees to the body.
Da Silda wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but White has him pressed against the cage.
White looking to slow down the pace here.
Da Silda is trying to break free.
White has Da Silda pressed against the cage, preventing Da Silda from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Da Silda missing with knees to the body.
Da Silda is trying to maintain a safe position but White gets an underhook and turns Da Silda into the cage.
Da Silda has had enough of the clinch but White keeps him there for the moment.
Da Silda pushes off an throws an elbow but White leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Da Silda wants to get back to striking at distance but White won't allow it.
White misses with a knee strike.
White keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Da Silda's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silda looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Da Silda is looking to break free of the clinch but White has double underhooks.
Da Silda is trying to break the clinch but White is controlling him.
White lands a knee to the head.
Da Silda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
White is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
White tries to stall but Da Silda uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Da Silda looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
White connects with a nasty looking knee right to Da Silda's face.
Sbrubles Da Silda's cut is getting worse.
White prevents Da Silda from breaking the clinch.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section. Da Silda lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silda wants to get back to striking at distance but White won't allow it.
Da Silda throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White connects with a nasty looking knee right to Da Silda's face.
White lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
White drops Da Silda with a big knee straight up the middle! Da Silda is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Da Silda is rocked!
Sbrubles Da Silda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Da Silda fails with a takedown attempt.
Oh Da Silda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Da Silda is breathing heavily.
White tries to clinch up.
Da Silda seems to have got his legs back now.
Da Silda drives through and clinches with White against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silda wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
White prevents Da Silda from breaking the clinch.
White trying to stall but Da Silda improves his position.
White drops Da Silda with a big knee straight up the middle! Da Silda is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
White tries to clinch but Da Silda moves out of range.
Da Silda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
White tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Da Silda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White moves in looking to clinch but Da Silda pushes him off.
Da Silda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but White swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sbrubles Da Silda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - White looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
White tries to clinch up but Da Silda circles away and keeps his distance.
White fails in his attempt to clinch.
White tries to clinch up but Da Silda circles away and keeps his distance.
White doesn't manage to clinch there - Da Silda circles away.
White is looking to clinch but Da Silda is avoiding it.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Da Silda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
White wants to clinch.
White tries to clinch but Da Silda moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Da Silda looks for a takedown but White sprawls well.
White is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micheal White dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sbrubles Da Silda's cut.
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.
White tries to clinch but Da Silda moves out of range.
Da Silda closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into White's guard.
Da Silda won't allow White to get back to his feet.
White uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Da Silda shoots in looking for a takedown. White tries to sprawl out of it but Da Silda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. White manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Da Silda circles away from the clinch attempt.
White wants to clinch up but Da Silda keeps it at a distance.
Da Silda rushes White and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Da Silda wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Da Silda can't break the clinch.
Da Silda tries to circle away but White has him pinned against the cage.
White managing to block the knees to the body from Da Silda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silda can't break the clinch.
Da Silda throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
White lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from White.
Da Silda wants to get back to striking at distance but White won't allow it.
White connects with a knee to the head.
Jeez, Sbrubles Da Silda's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
White lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Micheal White seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Da Silda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Da Silda looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Da Silda is trying to force a seperation but White has the dominant position.
Da Silda is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
White tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White throws a knee to the head but misses.
Da Silda wants to break the clinch but can't.
Da Silda wants to break free but White has control.
Da Silda is trying to break the clinch but White is controlling him.
White trying to stall but Da Silda improves his position.
White prevents Da Silda from breaking the clinch.
Da Silda wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
White landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
White landing knees to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silda looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A knee to the head by White.
Da Silda can't break the clinch.
Da Silda is trying to force a seperation but White has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silda with an attempt at a knee that misses.
White scores a nice knee to the body.
White is trying to stall.
Da Silda with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Da Silda is looking to break free of the clinch but White has double underhooks.
White with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sbrubles Da Silda's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Micheal White!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Black Hand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Nagamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenji Nagamoto is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Black Hand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Nagamoto!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagamoto thows a body shot but no joy.
Hand tries to clinch
and Hand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nagamoto lands with a good body shot.
Nagamoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hand circles away quickly and effectively.
Nagamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hand takes the fight into the clinch.
Hand utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nagamoto tries to work over Hand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hand lands a nice elbow.
Hand lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nagamoto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hand lands an elbow inside.
Nagamoto scores with a shoulder strike.
Hand throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nagamoto blocks it with crossed arms.
Hand is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nagamoto is defending well for now.
Hand lands an elbow inside that Nagamoto shrugs off.
Nagamoto working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hand throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hand blocks a body shot from Nagamoto.
Hand prevents Nagamoto from breaking the clinch.
Hand putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nagamoto in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nagamoto looks winded!
Hand connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nagamoto's face.
Hand lands an elbow inside.
Hand creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nagamoto's defenses.
Hand crunches a lovely knee into Nagamoto's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hand gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hand landing knees to the body.
Hand scores with a knee to the head.
Nagamoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hand lands an elbow that stopped Nagamoto in his tracks for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hand.
Hand gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hand lands a nice elbow.
Hand lands a damaging elbow.
Nagamoto is rocked!
Hand unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nagamoto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hand unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hand lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hand lands a nice elbow.
Hand lands an elbow inside that Nagamoto shrugs off.
Hand looking to throw knees to the head but Nagamoto is blocking nicely.
Hand lands an elbow just above Nagamoto 's eye.
Hand lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hand lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nagamoto is still on wobbly legs! Can Hand finish him?
Hand lands a nice knee to the body.
Nagamoto seems to have recovered his senses.
Hand lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hand working the clinch nicely. Nagamoto is working for position but Hand cracks him with a big knee to the head! Nagamoto crumples up against the cage and Hand lands two more shots before the ref can save Nagamoto! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Black Hand!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jue Nicholson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toshiro Kurosaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jue Nicholson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jue Nicholson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Toshiro Kurosaki!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicholson gets caught napping as Kurosaki dives in and scores a takedown. Nicholson manages to retain guard.
Nicholson keeping moving, preventing Kurosaki from controlling successfully.
Kurosaki looking to pass the guard.
Kurosaki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Toshiro Kurosaki has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nicholson misses with a body kick.
Nicholson connects with a solid leg kick.
Kurosaki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kurosaki looks for a takedown but Nicholson sprawls well.
Kurosaki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicholson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kurosaki pulls his head out easily.
Nicholson tries to get to full guard but Kurosaki has control of the leg.
Nicholson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nicholson trying to keep a closed guard but Kurosaki is proving a slippery customer.
Kurosaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nicholson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nicholson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nicholson, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicholson looking to control.
Nicholson trying to control the position here.
Kurosaki trying to control but Nicholson is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jue Nicholson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kurosaki shoots in but no luck this time.
Nicholson tries a head kick but it misses.
Kurosaki should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nicholson.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nicholson!
Kurosaki looks winded!
Kurosaki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurosaki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kurosaki wants it to stay on the feet.
Kurosaki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicholson has closed the distance and engaged Kurosaki in a clinch.
Kurosaki throws a head punch that misses.
Nicholson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kurosaki is defending well for now.
Nicholson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nicholson trying to land knees to the body.
Nicholson landing knees to the body.
Nicholson just leaning against Kurosaki, taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nicholson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kurosaki avoids it.
Nicholson missing with knees to the body.
Nicholson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nicholson connects with a knee to the head.
Nicholson taking a breather.
Nicholson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kurosaki is defending well for now.
Nicholson jumps guard and drags Kurosaki to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki postures up.
Nicholson wants to sweep but no luck.
Kurosaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Nicholson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurosaki postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nicholson.
Nicholson instigates a clinch.
Kurosaki is looking to control Nicholson's arms but Nicholson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kurosaki has his back to the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nicholson lands an elbow inside that Kurosaki shrugs off.
Nicholson just leaning against Kurosaki, taking a breather.
Kurosaki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nicholson is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jue Nicholson dominated that round.
That's time! Nicholson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nicholson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nicholson looking to pass the guard.
Nicholson forces his way into half guard.
Nicholson is thwarting Kurosaki's attempts to control the position.
Nicholson 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.
Kurosaki won't allow Nicholson to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosaki is controlling Nicholson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nicholson wants to work for an arm triangle but Kurosaki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kurosaki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nicholson looking to pass the guard.
Kurosaki keeping moving, preventing Nicholson from controlling successfully.
Kurosaki keeping full guard, as Nicholson tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kurosaki is on top in guard.
Nicholson kicks Kurosaki off and gets to his feet.
Kurosaki is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki moves into the clinch.
Kurosaki pulls guard.
Nicholson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kurosaki is retaining full guard.
Nicholson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nicholson 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicholson forces his way into half guard.
Nicholson seems to be working for a kimura but Kurosaki defends the submission attempt.
Nicholson is looking to take a break and control but Kurosaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicholson 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nicholson in particular looking to stall.
Kurosaki tries to get to full guard but Nicholson has control of the leg.
Nicholson wants to free his trapped foot but Kurosaki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kurosaki is defending against the submission attempts here by Nicholson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki wants to control but Nicholson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kurosaki looking for submissions off his back.
Nicholson trying to control from half guard but Kurosaki is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nicholson seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurosaki wants to control but Nicholson is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jue Nicholson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nicholson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kurosaki if he has to take too many more of those.
Nicholson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kurosaki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nicholson is fending him off so far but Kurosaki persists. Nope, Nicholson circles away and we're back to standing.
Nicholson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kurosaki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nicholson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nicholson stalling.
Kurosaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nicholson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nicholson looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicholson tries to pull guard but Kurosaki holds him up against the cage and eventually Nicholson drops back down to his feet.
Nicholson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nicholson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nicholson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jue Nicholson.
Kurosaki blocks a head kick by Nicholson.
Nicholson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jue Nicholson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nicholson clinches up with Kurosaki and pushes him back against the cage.
Kurosaki jumps guard.
Nicholson wants to control from the top but Kurosaki keeps moving.
Nicholson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kurosaki trying to control the position.
Nicholson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kurosaki is keeping the position for now.
Nicholson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nicholson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kurosaki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kurosaki has escaped and now he's on top!
Kurosaki slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicholson is refusing to be controlled, as Kurosaki sits in half guard.
Nicholson wants to improve his position but Kurosaki is controlling well.
Nicholson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nicholson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kurosaki 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicholson wants to stand up but Kurosaki is controlling him.
Nicholson is working an open guard so Kurosaki takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nicholson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kurosaki's sensitive parts.
Nicholson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nicholson has closed the distance and engaged Kurosaki in a clinch.
Nicholson missing with knees to the body.
Nicholson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kurosaki avoids the damage to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kurosaki managing to block the knees to the body from Nicholson.
Nicholson taking a breather.
Kurosaki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nicholson has him pressed against the cage.
Toshiro Kurosaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jue Nicholson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurosaki jumps guard but Nicholson stands there with Kurosaki around his waist. Kurosaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jue Nicholson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nicholson 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jue Nicholson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Millar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Gonna Fly Now-Bill Conti as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Peter Jackson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Michael Millar's chin.
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Millar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peter Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson lands with a slapping head kick.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Millar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Millar rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson tries to circle away but Millar has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson is trying to push Millar away but Millar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Millar is controlling the position.
Millar has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jackson uses from the top position.
Millar pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
Millar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson postures up.
Millar uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Millar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Millar looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Millar on that attempt.
Millar is breathing heavily.
Millar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. Millar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Millar gets a clinch.
Millar keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Millar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Millar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Millar throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Millar looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson tries to bum rush Millar with a series of wild strikes but Millar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Millar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick that Millar semi-blocks.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Millar circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Millar moves out of range easily.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Peter Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Millar backs up against the cage.
Millar is rocked!
The fighters circle, before Jackson throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Millar's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Jackson lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Peter Jackson!
Peter Jackson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Murilo Bustamante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Buttchecks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murilo Bustamante has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Murilo Bustamante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Apollo Buttchecks!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buttchecks bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Buttchecks trying to control the action but Bustamante is working from the bottom.
Bustamante gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bustamante is looking to improve his position.
Buttchecks wants to stand up but Bustamante is controlling the position.
Bustamante is pressing down on Buttchecks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bustamante is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Buttchecks has his hands clasped together but Bustamante extends an breaks Buttchecks's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bustamante.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Murilo Bustamante!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kato Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kato Yamamoto has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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150 lbs
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148 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kato Yamamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Junior Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dos Santos duly obliges.
Yamamoto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yamamoto cracks Dos Santos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dos Santos throws a nice looking combination but Yamamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dos Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yamamoto blocks a head kick by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yamamoto counters by moving into the clinch.
Yamamoto slowing the pace effectively.
Yamamoto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dos Santos avoiding damage as Yamamoto throws knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yamamoto is trying to break the clinch but Dos Santos is controlling him.
Dos Santos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yamamoto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yamamoto as Dos Santos tries to tie him up.
Yamamoto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dos Santos managing to block the knees to the body from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto can't get the takedown.
Yamamoto tries to score a body lock takedown but Dos Santos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yamamoto has him pressed against the cage.
Dos Santos wants to break free but Yamamoto has control.
Yamamoto goes for a takedown attempt but Dos Santos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kato Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
Dos Santos misses with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yamamoto.
Dos Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Yamamoto gets a clinch.
Yamamoto wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto wants to get back to striking at distance but Dos Santos won't allow it.
Yamamoto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dos Santos just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dos Santos is trying to break the clinch but Yamamoto is controlling him.
Yamamoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Dos Santos controls his hands.
Dos Santos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yamamoto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dos Santos's efforts to push away.
Dos Santos tries to break the clinch but Yamamoto is controlling the position.
Yamamoto is looking for a takedown.
Yamamoto successfully pulls 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dos Santos looking to sit in guard and control but Yamamoto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yamamoto passes into half guard.
Yamamoto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Yamamoto has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Yamamoto is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dos Santos is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kato Yamamoto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Spong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daisuke Nakajima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Good chin |
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Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tyrone Spong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daisuke Nakajima!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spong rushes Nakajima and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Spong is pressed up against the cage. Nakajima has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Spong down to the mat. Spong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nakajima keeps the fight on the outside.
Spong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nakajima, pushing him back against the cage.
Nakajima looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Spong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakajimas head.
A nice left hand lands by Spong.
Come on Spong - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nakajima pulls Spong into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nakajima is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spong sitting in guard here, content to control.
Spong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nakajima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spong has managed to get both his arms back between Nakajima's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong tries to stand but Nakajima is controlling from the bottom.
Nakajima trying to keep a closed guard but Spong is proving a slippery customer.
Spong trying to control but Nakajima is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakajima doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Nakajima throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Spong clinches.
Spong gets through Nakajima's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spong just leaning against Nakajima, taking a breather.
Spong dodges an elbow strike from Nakajima.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spong.
Spong lands with a right to the head.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nakajima jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spong walks away with a smile on his face. Nakajima gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nakajima tries to keep at a distance but Spong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakajima is trying to pull guard but Spong has him pressed against the cage.
Tyrone Spong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daisuke Nakajima.
A short uppercut from Spong.
Spong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nakajima.
Spong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nakajima is trying to break the clinch but Spong is controlling him.
Nakajima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spong lands a hook that snaps the head of Nakajima backwards.
Nakajima has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nakajima tries to break the clinch but Spong is controlling the position.
A shot in the inside from Spong.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spong.
Nakajima looks winded!
Spong is pushing Nakajima up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nakajima working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Spong scores with a shot to the side of Nakajima's head.
Spong leaning against his opponent.
A hook to the body from Spong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong lands a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Spong to work.
Spong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nakajima or not.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nakajima tries to score a body lock takedown but Spong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Spong dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Spong fakes the body blow, causing Nakajima to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Nakajima goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyrone Spong!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasuke Uchiha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeiro comes to the cage accompanied by MICHEL TELÓ - BARÁ BERÊ. Sasuke Uchiha struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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21
186 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sasuke Uchiha!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Uchiha counters with a head kick that drops Ribeiro - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Uchiha is looking to take a break and control but Ribeiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ribeiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ribeiro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Uchiha's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Uchiha's back!
Ribeiro has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Uchiha has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Uchiha is trying to defend against the choke here but Ribeiro has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Ribeiro Tightens the hold and Uchiha taps out furiously! Ribeiro displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Ribeiro!
Carlos Ribeiro very nearly forgot to thank CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yaga Shura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fat Man Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shura comes to the cage accompanied by The Angel. Yaga Shura has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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192 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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196 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yaga Shura!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fat Man Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shura stuffs the takedown attempt from Mendoza. Mendoza gets slowly back to his feet.
Mendoza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shura counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shura trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendoza wants to sweep here but Shura controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shura drops back looking for a leg! Mendoza is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mendoza manages to kick Shura off! Shura jumps back into Mendoza's guard.
Shura slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shura happy to just control the position for now.
Mendoza wants to control but Shura postures up.
Shura trying to control the position but Mendoza is working away.
Shura working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shura trying to control the action but Mendoza is working from the bottom.
Shura has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mendoza!
Mendoza is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendoza has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Shura's lack of action.
Shura is trying to work for a kimura but Mendoza is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shura trying to control the action but Mendoza is working from the bottom.
Shura is pressing down on Mendoza's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mendoza is holding on for now.
Shura is working for a kimura but Mendoza is defending it quite comfortably.
Mendoza tries to roll over but Shura keeps him under control.
Shura wants to take a breather but Mendoza is having none of it.
Mendoza is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza is not content to let Shura control the position.
Mendoza is looking to improve his position.
Shura seems to be working for a kimura but Mendoza defends the submission attempt.
Shura blocks the strikes from Mendoza.
Shura is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mendoza defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shura is looking for a kimura here.
Shura trying to mount his opponent but Mendoza defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yaga Shura dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mendoza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mendoza somewhat.
Mendoza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shura circles away.
Shura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shura wants it to stay on the feet.
Yaga Shura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fat Man Mendoza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza stuffs the takedown.
Mendoza scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Yaga Shura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mendoza working Shura over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shura's head.
Mendoza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mendoza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shura on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shura regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mendoza.
Mendoza lands a couple of elbows.
Mendoza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mendoza throwing strikes but missing.
Mendoza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shura works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendoza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendoza.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza is looking to work some ground and pound but Shura has wrist control.
Mendoza cracks Shura with a solid left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendoza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mendoza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendoza works over Shura with some ground and pound from guard.
Mendoza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mendoza postures up in Shura's guard and throws a big left but Shura blocks it.
Mendoza throws a strike but Shura rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Shura sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mendoza is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza is pulling down on Shura's head. It's preventing any offense from Shura, at least for the moment.
Shura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shura won't allow Mendoza to sweep him here.
Shura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mendoza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shura counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shura is keen to just control but Mendoza is a slippery customer.
Shura is pressing down on Mendoza's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mendoza is holding on for now.
Mendoza is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendoza is defending against the submission attempts here by Shura.
Shura wants to take a breather but Mendoza is having none of it.
Shura is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shura performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendoza is looking for a sweep. Shura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fat Man Mendoza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shura tries to sprawl but Mendoza drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mendoza throws a strike but Shura avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mendoza looking to sit in guard and control but Shura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Shura will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shura stopping the sweep attempt from Mendoza.
Shura sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shura passes into half guard.
Shura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mendoza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shura trying to mount his opponent but Mendoza defends it.
Shura is trying to control. Mendoza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mendoza gets full guard.
Mendoza is trying to control the position but Shura postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mendoza can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shura tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendoza is retaining full guard.
Mendoza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shura pushes down on Mendoza's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mendoza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shura trying to advance position but Mendoza counters by regaining guard.
Mendoza keeping moving, preventing Shura from controlling successfully.
Mendoza throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mendoza is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Yaga Shura.
Shura has a takedown stuffed.
Shura stuffs the takedown attempt from Mendoza. Mendoza gets slowly back to his feet.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mendoza was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mendoza cracks Shura with a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza scores with a couple of short elbows.
Shura avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mendoza.
Shura taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ground and pound from Mendoza seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mendoza creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Shura sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Shura sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mendoza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendoza throwing shots but Shura is blocking nicely.
Shura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mendoza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fat Man Mendoza really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mendoza tries to clinch up but Shura circles away and keeps his distance.
Shura slaps away a takedown attempt from Mendoza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mendoza with a poor takedown
and Shura counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mendoza's guard now.
Mendoza keeping moving, preventing Shura from controlling successfully.
Shura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendoza is keeping the position for now.
Mendoza wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shura is pushing down on Mendoza's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mendoza is fighting to maintain full guard but Shura has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shura is looking to take a break and control but Mendoza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shura 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.
Mendoza is looking to control Shura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mendoza avoid being mounted?
Shura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mendoza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shura trying to pass the guard but Mendoza defending well.
Mendoza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza is not content to let Shura control the position.
Mendoza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shura is working away from the top position though.
Mendoza is trying to get back to full guard.
Shura is working for a kimura but Mendoza is defending it quite comfortably.
Shura is pressing down on Mendoza's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mendoza is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shura is working for a submission of some sort.
Mendoza is concentrating on defense, preventing Shura from advancing position.
Shura prevents Mendoza from improving his position.
Shura stalling away here and it's allowed Mendoza to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mendoza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shura looking to pass the guard.
Shura advances to half guard.
Mendoza is refusing to be controlled, as Shura sits in half guard.
Shura wants to free his trapped foot but Mendoza is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendoza keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yaga Shura had his way with Fat Man Mendoza in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mendoza misses with a takedown attempt - Shura sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mendoza misses with a takedown
and Shura counters with a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mendoza.
Yaga Shura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fat Man Mendoza.
Shura is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mendoza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shura avoids the head kick by Mendoza.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mendoza somewhat.
Mendoza fails with the takedown
and Shura counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mendoza looking for a sweep. Not yet Mendoza, not yet.
Shura advances to half guard.
Shura is looking to take a break and control but Mendoza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendoza trying to control but Shura postures up.
Still in half guard, Shura seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendoza is refusing to be controlled, as Shura sits in half guard.
Mendoza is looking for a sweep. Shura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shura trying to control the action but Mendoza is working from the bottom.
Yaga Shura has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mendoza has his takedown stuffed
and Shura counters with a shoot takedown. Mendoza fights it but they end up in guard.
Shura trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shura won't allow Mendoza to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shura trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shura won't allow Mendoza to sweep him here.
Shura works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shura is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Shura has isolated one of Mendoza's arms. Mendoza looking to fight him off but Shura twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yaga Shura!
Yaga Shura is the new middleweight champion!
Yaga Shura 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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