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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yurei Sakaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yosuke Shimizu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakaki's entrance music is monster skillet. A fine choice. Yurei Sakaki has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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260 lbs
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288 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yurei Sakaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yosuke Shimizu!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Sakaki does no damage.
Sakaki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shimizu misses with a looping left.
Shimizu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shimizu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shimizu advances to full mount.
Sakaki is breathing heavily.
Shimizu lands a heavy elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakaki wants to try and get back to his feet.
Shimizu dominating with strikes here.
Sakaki is rocked!
Shimizu postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Sakaki is out cold - huge knockout for Shimizu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yosuke Shimizu!
A very excited looking Yosuke Shimizu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bern Ancheta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bern Ancheta will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bern Ancheta!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Ancheta.
Ancheta takes a swing at Fernandez's ribcage but misses.
Ancheta pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fernandez is defended easily by Ancheta.
A head kick misses from Ancheta.
Fernandez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ancheta goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown but Ancheta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ancheta throws a head kick that half lands.
Fernandez is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ancheta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Ancheta.
Ancheta throws a sloppy head kick
and Fernandez counters with a shoot takedown. Ancheta fights it but they end up in guard.
Fernandez advances to half guard.
Ancheta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fernandez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fernandez seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ancheta is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Frank Fernandez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rei Akuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Rei Akuma has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rei Akuma seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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224 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rei Akuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Serra connects with a right hand. Akuma shakes it off.
Akuma throws a predictable looking body shot
and Da Serra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akuma misses with a shot to the body
and Da Serra counters with a nice double leg into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Da Serra is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Da Serra trying to control the position from guard on top but Akuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Serra thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Da Serra drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Da Serra jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Akuma keeping full guard, as Da Serra tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Serra stays in close to Akuma's body and controls the position.
Akuma keeping moving, preventing Da Serra from controlling successfully.
Akuma knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Da Serra on the ground.
Da Serra not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Da Serra's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra.
Akuma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Akuma misses.
Akuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Serra moves away.
Akuma looking to score a takedown here. Da Serra is defending well but Akuma drives through and ends up in Da Serra's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Serra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akuma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Da Serra is tightening it up a little... Akuma has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Akuma reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Akuma taps out! Nice BJJ there by Da Serra!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra!
Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hannu Tappanii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sfm Sfm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hannu Tappanii had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 Helsinki, Hannu Tappanii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sfm Sfm!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sfm shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tappanii pinned against the cage. Tappanii gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sfm enables Tappanii to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sfm manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tappanii got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sfm has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tappanii has managed to get both his arms back between Sfm's legs - danger averted.
Sfm being controlled here, momentarily.
Tappanii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sfm is keeping the position for now.
Sfm can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tappanii controls the pace.
Sfm is trying to control the position but Tappanii postures up.
Tappanii wants to control from the top but Sfm keeps moving.
Tappanii prevents Sfm from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Hannu Tappanii.
Tappanii looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tappanii wants to control from the top but Sfm keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappanii advances to half guard.
Tappanii passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tappanii working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Tappanii working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Sfm turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Tappanii off and cradles Sfm's limp body as Tappanii celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Hannu Tappanii!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gary Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and OmicronPerseiEight OmicronPerseiEight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gary Hall has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gary Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, OmicronPerseiEight OmicronPerseiEight!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OmicronPerseiEight feints and as Hall raises his hands in defense, OmicronPerseiEight changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OmicronPerseiEight 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.
OmicronPerseiEight must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hall keeping full guard, as OmicronPerseiEight tries to pass.
Hall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hall working a defensive guard but OmicronPerseiEight manages to pass into side control anyway.
OmicronPerseiEight is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hall is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hall manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
OmicronPerseiEight tries to pass to full mount but Hall defends it.
OmicronPerseiEight seems to be working for a kimura but Hall defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OmicronPerseiEight is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hall wants to control but OmicronPerseiEight is keeping busy.
OmicronPerseiEight is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hall is just riding it out for now. OmicronPerseiEight eventually gives up the hold.
Hall tries to roll over but OmicronPerseiEight keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
OmicronPerseiEight is looking for a kimura here.
OmicronPerseiEight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working.
OmicronPerseiEight is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hall is just riding it out for now. OmicronPerseiEight eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall tries to roll over but OmicronPerseiEight keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OmicronPerseiEight throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
OmicronPerseiEight trying to control from half guard but Hall is working away.
Hall pushes OmicronPerseiEight off looking to stand but OmicronPerseiEight dives back in and keeps control.
OmicronPerseiEight is looking for a kimura here.
OmicronPerseiEight is keen to just control but Hall is a slippery customer.
Hall flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
OmicronPerseiEight trying to control from Hall's half guard. Hall has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
OmicronPerseiEight works over Hall with some ground and pound from guard.
Hall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
OmicronPerseiEight is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
OmicronPerseiEight pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
Hall has a closed guard, preventing OmicronPerseiEight from standing up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
Gary Hall has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hall slips a jab and a cross from OmicronPerseiEight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OmicronPerseiEight OmicronPerseiEight dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
OmicronPerseiEight defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hall.
Gary Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OmicronPerseiEight checks a leg kick nicely.
Hall tries to clinch up
and OmicronPerseiEight counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hall is trying to keep OmicronPerseiEight in close.
Hall keeping moving, preventing OmicronPerseiEight from controlling successfully.
OmicronPerseiEight slips nicely into half guard.
OmicronPerseiEight is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time OmicronPerseiEight.
Hall is defending against the submission attempts here by OmicronPerseiEight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. OmicronPerseiEight is working away from the top position though.
OmicronPerseiEight is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
OmicronPerseiEight wants to advance to full mount but Hall doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Hall looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OmicronPerseiEight looking to pass the guard.
OmicronPerseiEight wants to stand and escape but instead Hall has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hall postures up.
Hall got a little sloppy there for a moment and OmicronPerseiEight has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hall has managed to get both his arms back between OmicronPerseiEight's legs - danger averted.
Hall passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hall tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but OmicronPerseiEight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OmicronPerseiEight trying to control but Hall flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hall's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
OmicronPerseiEight showing good submission defense here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
OmicronPerseiEight tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hall looking to ground and pound but OmicronPerseiEight is blocking nicely.
OmicronPerseiEight bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall keeping moving, preventing OmicronPerseiEight from controlling successfully.
Hall 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.
OmicronPerseiEight trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OmicronPerseiEight OmicronPerseiEight has got the better of the ground game so far.
OmicronPerseiEight preventing the sweep.
Hall is trying to control the position but OmicronPerseiEight postures up.
OmicronPerseiEight looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
OmicronPerseiEight instigates a clinch.
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!
OmicronPerseiEight lands a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OmicronPerseiEight OmicronPerseiEight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
OmicronPerseiEight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hall has his takedown stuffed
and OmicronPerseiEight counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hall!
OmicronPerseiEight goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hall rolls with the submission and now he's on top in OmicronPerseiEight's guard! Nice work there by Hall!
Hall looking to sit in guard and control but OmicronPerseiEight gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
OmicronPerseiEight trying to move into half guard but instead Hall has managed to sweep!
OmicronPerseiEight keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
OmicronPerseiEight escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OmicronPerseiEight keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
OmicronPerseiEight is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hall 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.
Gary Hall has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
OmicronPerseiEight drives through with a takedown into Hall's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OmicronPerseiEight wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
OmicronPerseiEight controlling from the top position.
OmicronPerseiEight postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OmicronPerseiEight works a leg free and moves into half guard.
OmicronPerseiEight performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
OmicronPerseiEight prevents Hall from standing back up.
Hall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from OmicronPerseiEight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OmicronPerseiEight wants to free his trapped foot but Hall is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OmicronPerseiEight wants to take a breather but Hall is having none of it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
OmicronPerseiEight is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hall is just riding it out for now. OmicronPerseiEight eventually gives up the hold.
OmicronPerseiEight controlling the action here.
OmicronPerseiEight is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OmicronPerseiEight is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
OmicronPerseiEight OmicronPerseiEight is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
OmicronPerseiEight is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hall!
OmicronPerseiEight avoids the attempt from Hall to control.
OmicronPerseiEight prevents Hall from getting the reversal.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OmicronPerseiEight takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gary Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hall tries to hold on but OmicronPerseiEight postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
OmicronPerseiEight OmicronPerseiEight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got OmicronPerseiEight winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... OmicronPerseiEight OmicronPerseiEight!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Eliott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Slate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Eliott had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Eliott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Blake Slate!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eliott connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Eliott scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Slate fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eliott moves out of range of the body kick from Slate.
Slate rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Eliott moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Eliott is defended easily by Slate.
Eliott scores with a jab.
Slate shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Eliott as he jumps to the side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eliott lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Slate gets the takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Slate is staying tight to Eliott's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eliott is looking to regain half guard here but Slate keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slate wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eliott keeps working.
Eliott sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Eliott is not content to let Slate control the position.
Eliott makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Eliott.
Slate really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eliott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eliott is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Eliott has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slate can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Slate looking to pass the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slate with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eliott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slate doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slate manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slate stopping the sweep attempt from Eliott.
Slate controls from within his opponent's guard.
Eliott has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slate can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Slate being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eliott has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slate can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Slate wants to stand but Eliott has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Eliott tries to strike from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slate preventing the sweep.
Eliott looking for a triangle here. Slate is fighting it but it looks tight! Eliott pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Slate is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ben Eliott!
Ben Eliott thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gauius Ocvatius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Mayor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gauius Ocvatius has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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300 lbs
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19
295 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gauius Ocvatius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Mayor!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayor lands a left and a right that send Ocvatius crashing to the mat, dazed. Mayor thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ocvatius is rocked!
It looks like Gauius Ocvatius has been cut.
Ocvatius looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ocvatius tries to clinch up but Mayor circles away and keeps his distance.
Oh Ocvatius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ocvatius circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Mayor. Ocvatius falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Mayor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Mayor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Watling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Babel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacob Watling has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jacob Watling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Boris Babel!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Watling might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Watling wants to control but Babel is keeping busy.
Watling could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Babel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Watling's head.
Watling holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Watling blocking the ground and pound attempt from Babel.
Babel wants to advance to full mount but Watling doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Watling controls Babel momentarily but Babel frees himself.
Watling wants to get back to his feet but Babel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Babel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacob Watling has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Babel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Babel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Babel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Well, if Babel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Watling trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babel controlling the action here.
Watling gets back to full guard.
Watling trying to keep a closed guard but Babel is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Watling closes the distance and pushes Babel back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babel is trying to trip Watling. He has hold of a leg but Watling is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Babel persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Watling working a defensive guard here.
Watling keeping moving, preventing Babel from controlling successfully.
Babel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Babel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Watling's head.
Watling keeping full guard, as Babel tries to pass.
Watling not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Babel.
Babel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Babel throws a big elbow that misses.
Watling trying to keep a closed guard but Babel is proving a slippery customer.
We're going to have a standup here because Jacob Watling wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Watling misses with a head kick.
Watling is breathing heavily.
Babel closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watling trying to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Babel has hold of one of Watling's legs. Watling is fighting the takedown attempt but Babel gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Babel trying to control but Watling is working from the bottom.
Babel passes Watling's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Babel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Babel tries to clinch there but Watling circles away.
Boris Babel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Babel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Babel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Watling controlling Babel's posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Babel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Watling is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Babel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Watling gets caught flat footed, as Babel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Watling is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Watling keeping moving, preventing Babel from controlling successfully.
Babel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Watling trying to control the position.
Babel lands a couple of digs.
Babel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watling wants to control but Babel passes easily into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Babel throwing shots but Watling is blocking nicely.
Watling avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Babel.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Babel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Watling with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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. Babel connects with a nice short shot to Watling's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babel drops an elbow to the side of Watling's head.
Babel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boris Babel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Babel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Babel decides to stand up.
No luck for Babel with that takedown attempt.
Babel has closed the distance and engaged Watling in a clinch.
Babel is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babel prevents a body shot from Watling.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Babel has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Watling is trying to keep an underhook but Babel manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watling keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Babel content to control rather than advance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Babel wants to pass to mount but Watling is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Babel 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!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Babel is defended easily by Watling.
Babel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Watling avoids it really well and circles away.
Watling closes the distance and clinches.
Watling stops a takedown attempt from Babel.
Jacob Watling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Babel.
Babel slows down the pace here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Watling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watling tries a body shot but Babel blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Babel gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Watling is trying to control but can't.
Babel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Babel lands with a punch from half guard.
Babel is trying to control the action in half guard but Watling is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Watling is looking to improve his position.
Watling is trying to maintain the position but Babel is very close to passing his half guard.
Babel trying to control from Watling's half guard. Watling has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watling trying to control the position.
Babel cracks Watling with a solid left hand.
Watling wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Babel is now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Watling manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Babel is stalling in the full guard.
Watling keeping full guard, as Babel tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Babel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Babel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Watling's head.
Babel tries to stand but Watling is controlling from the bottom.
Babel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Babel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Boris Babel hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Babel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Watling!
Babel cracks Watling with a big elbow.
Watling is working to avoid the ground and pound but Babel connects with a decent elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watling struggling a bit here.
Watling on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Watling is not content to let Babel control the position.
Babel lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Babel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Babel winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Babel!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erwin Santan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sadahiro Tayahma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sadahiro Tayahma has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
274 lbs
9 - 13 - 0 |
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25
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Erwin Santan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sadahiro Tayahma!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tayahma cracks Santan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Santan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Santan takes one on the button.
Santan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tayahma slaps away a takedown attempt from Santan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erwin Santan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tayahma clobbers Santan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Santan takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tayahma to score with a decent uppercut.
Santan is rocked!
It looks like Erwin Santan has been cut.
Santan shoots in for a takedown but Tayahma shows good takedown defense.
Oh Santan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santan has a takedown stuffed.
Tayahma closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Santan out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sadahiro Tayahma!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexis Arguello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Great Cornholio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arguello's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Clint Mansell - Requiem For A Dream. Cornholio is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Du Hast by Ramstein - Cornholio Mix. 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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135 lbs
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150 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexis Arguello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Great Cornholio!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arguello lands a jab to the head.
Arguello misses with the combination.
Cornholio changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Arguello looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cornholio tries for a kimura but Arguello is defending well.
Arguello keeping his opponent close.
Cornholio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arguello, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arguello tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arguello wants to control but Cornholio postures up.
Cornholio advances to full mount.
Cornholio looking to finish with strikes here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Arguello on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Arguello tries to get out of the position.
Cornholio sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Arguello knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cornholio on the ground.
Cornholio trying to control but Arguello is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Arguello has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Arguello!
Cornholio is trying to keep Arguello in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexis Arguello has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cornholio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arguello sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Arguello connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Horrible takedown by Cornholio or perhaps it was just good defense by Arguello which made him look bad.
Cornholio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Arguello throws a shot to the body.
Arguello is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cornholio.
Arguello scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cornholio doesn't seem bothered though.
Cornholio moves forwards but Arguello connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cornholio shoots in but no luck this time.
Alexis Arguello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Great Cornholio.
A punch lands to the side of Cornholio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Arguello sizes up Cornholio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Great Cornholio will probably get the nod.
That's time! Arguello's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Arguello lands a slapping body shot.
Cornholio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arguello pinned against the cage. Arguello gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Arguello lands a nice hook to Cornholio's body. Cornholio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cornholio fails with the takedown.
Cornholio misses the shot to the body.
Jab by Arguello.
Cornholio tries for a takedown but Arguello sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alexis Arguello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Great Cornholio.
Cornholio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arguello just misses with a punch to the body.
Arguello throws a jab when Cornholio was well out of range.
Arguello really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cornholio takes a swing at Arguello's ribcage but misses.
Alexis Arguello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cornholio wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Arguello misses the target.
Arguello catches Cornholio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arguello lands a nice hook to Cornholio's body. Cornholio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cornholio tries to clinch but Arguello moves out of range.
Arguello connects with a right hand. Cornholio shakes it off.
Arguello lands with a nice body punch.
Arguello is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Arguello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arguello lands an overhand right.
Arguello scores with a hook to the body. Cornholio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cornholio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Arguello circles away.
Arguello avoids the head kick by Cornholio.
Cornholio is breathing heavily.
Cornholio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Arguello throws out a powerful jab.
Arguello connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cornholio. Cornholio circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Arguello lands an overhand right.
Arguello is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cornholio takes one to the side of the head.
Arguello scores with a body shot.
Arguello misses with a looping right.
Alexis Arguello is winning the standup battle so far.
Cornholio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arguello tries to avoid it but Cornholio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arguello to the ground. Arguello escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Arguello lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arguello lands a nice looking body shot.
Arguello scores with a nice right hand.
Arguello lands with a cross.
Arguello throws a good cross that connects.
Cornholio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arguello.
Cornholio connects with an inside leg kick.
Arguello throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cornholio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good standup being displayed there by Arguello as he connects with a hook.
Cornholio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arguello, pushing him back against the cage.
Cornholio struggles to land a body shot inside as Arguello controls his hands.
Arguello has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Arguello wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cornholio misses with a knee strike.
Cornholio keeps control of Arguello as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cornholio blocks an uppercut.
Cornholio is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cornholio struggles to land a body shot inside as Arguello controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Arguello pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Arguello. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arguello.
Nice shot by Arguello.
Arguello throws a body punch but Cornholio moves out of range.
Cornholio throws a nice looking combination but Arguello bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arguello scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cornholio in his tracks.
Cornholio lands with a shot to the body.
Arguello lands with a hook. Cornholio tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cornholio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Arguello there.
Arguello throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cornholio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alexis Arguello is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arguello thuds a left hand into Cornholio's body.
Arguello scores with a jab to the body.
Arguello thuds a left hand into Cornholio's body.
Arguello lands a nice hook to Cornholio's body. Cornholio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arguello scores with a punch to the head.
Arguello cracks Cornholio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Arguello with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Great Cornholio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arguello lands a jab to the head.
Cornholio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cornholio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Arguello cracks Cornholio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cornholio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Arguello throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cornholio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arguello comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donk. Arguello catches Cornholio right on the button with a cross.
Arguello ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Arguello.
A punch lands to the side of Cornholio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexis Arguello dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Arguello fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cornholio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arguello connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Arguello ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Arguello scores with a hook.
Arguello connects with a looping right hand.
Arguello swings for the body but Cornholio moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cornholio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arguello keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cornholio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice uppercut there from Arguello.
A jab lands there for Arguello.
Arguello avoids a kick to the body.
Arguello cracks a nice hook into Cornholio's ribs.
Cornholio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Arguello cracks Cornholio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cornholio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cornholio tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arguello cracks Cornholio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arguello lands a nice looking body shot.
Arguello jabs Cornholio right on the nose. Cornholio blinks but takes it well.
Nice defenses there by Cornholio.
Arguello throws out a loose jab but Cornholio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arguello uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cornholio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cornholio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arguello misses with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cornholio.
Alexis Arguello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Great Cornholio.
Arguello comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Arguello fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cornholio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cornholio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Arguello lands with an uppercut that bounces Cornholio off the cage and back into range.
Cornholio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Arguello lands.
Arguello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cornholio.
Arguello throws a series of strikes that have Cornholio backpedaling.
Arguello slaps away a takedown attempt from Cornholio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Arguello.
Arguello cracks Cornholio with a good jab.
Arguello connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cornholio's hands.
A cross from Arguello lands.
Arguello takes a swing at Cornholio's ribcage but misses.
Arguello cracks Cornholio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Arguello throws a body punch but Cornholio moves out of range.
Arguello throws a hook but Cornholio avoids it easily.
Cornholio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cornholio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cornholio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cornholio defending well as Arguello loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arguello throws a good cross that connects.
Cornholio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arguello paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cornholio looks for a takedown but Arguello sprawls well.
Cornholio shoots for a double leg takedown but Arguello sprawls well. He's pushed Cornholio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cornholio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Arguello lands a nice shot to the body.
Arguello lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cornholio shoots for a double leg takedown but Arguello sprawls well. He's pushed Cornholio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arguello works the jab nicely.
Arguello throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arguello connects with a jab.
Cornholio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cornholio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arguello lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arguello lands with an overhand left.
Arguello throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cornholio shoots in looking for a takedown. Arguello tries to sprawl out of it but Cornholio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arguello manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arguello lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Arguello throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cornholio on the side of the head.
Arguello is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cornholio can do to turn this around?
Arguello avoids the head kick by Cornholio.
Cornholio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Arguello ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Arguello ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arguello lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Arguello fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cornholio closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Arguello's guard.
Arguello is looking to stand up but Cornholio isn't so interested in that idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexis Arguello showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Arguello has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexis Arguello!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexis Arguello thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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