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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Reaper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ula Cleo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wesley Reaper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ula Cleo!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cleo shoots for a takedown but Reaper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reaper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cleo doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Reaper counter with a right hand.
Reaper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cleo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reaper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wesley Reaper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ula Cleo.
Reaper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reaper shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cleo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Reaper working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Reaper is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cleo has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cleo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
A lull in the action here as Reaper stalls from top position.
Reaper trying to control the position but Cleo is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cleo dodges the ground and pound from Reaper.
Reaper throwing strikes but Cleo manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Cleo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reaper knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reaper is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaper tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Cleo is not going to allow Reaper to sit and survive in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reaper breaks Cleo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Reaper tries to stand but Cleo is controlling from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Reaper dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cleo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reaper closes the distance and clinches.
Reaper has Cleo pressed against the cage.
Cleo 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.
Reaper lands a knee to the head.
Cleo is looking for a takedown.
Reaper leaning against his opponent.
Reaper seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper drags the fight down to the ground.
Reaper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reaper wants to sweep but no luck.
Reaper is looking to sweep but instead, Cleo has passed into half guard.
Reaper is looking to get back to full guard here but Cleo has managed to pass to side control instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reaper tries to control but Cleo manages to take his back.
Reaper trying to get back to his feet but Cleo is in full control for now.
Reaper trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleo is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Reaper won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Cleo off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ula Cleo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Helios Garcius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Fantuzzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fantuzzi has chosen Alexia - Dimmi Come... as his entrance music. Roberto Fantuzzi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Helios Garcius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roberto Fantuzzi!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fantuzzi misses with a hook.
Garcius tries a head kick but it misses.
Garcius shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fantuzzi pinned against the cage. Fantuzzi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Garcius misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantuzzi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garcius counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fantuzzi!
Garcius is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fantuzzi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fantuzzi is looking for a sweep.
Fantuzzi holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Garcius working away.
Fantuzzi holds on to Garcius's head and controls the position momentarily.
Garcius is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fantuzzi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcius working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcius misses with the ground and pound.
Garcius is putting a hurting on Fantuzzi here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcius looks up at the clock and then as Fantuzzi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Garcius smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fantuzzi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Garcius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fantuzzi wants to control but Garcius postures up.
Garcius is trying to get an arm triangle but Fantuzzi is defending well.
Garcius is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fantuzzi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Garcius looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantuzzi trying to remain calm as Garcius controls from the top position.
Fantuzzi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garcius. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantuzzi tries to bench press Garcius off him but Garcius keeps the position.
Fantuzzi struggling a bit here.
Garcius taking a breather here.
Garcius misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
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!
Garcius misses with the ground and pound.
Garcius grinds an elbow into Fantuzzi's temple.
Who's going to make the next move?
Fantuzzi is trying to control Garcius's posture but Garcius avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcius working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fantuzzi can't do much from the bottom here.
Garcius working the body and head with strikes.
An elbow from Garcius crashes against the mat.
Fantuzzi is trying to get back to half guard.
Garcius working the body and head with strikes.
Fantuzzi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Garcius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Garcius lands some shots froms side control.
Garcius is putting a hurting on Fantuzzi here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcius stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Horrible takedown by Garcius or perhaps it was just good defense by Fantuzzi which made him look bad.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcius shoots in for a takedown but Fantuzzi shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helios Garcius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Fantuzzi there.
Fantuzzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcius moves away.
Fantuzzi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garcius, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantuzzi misses with a body punch.
Fantuzzi jumps guard.
Fantuzzi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fantuzzi keeping moving, preventing Garcius from controlling successfully.
Fantuzzi pulls Garcius in close to prevent any damage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Helios Garcius dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fantuzzi throws a looping overhand right but Garcius ducks down to avoid it.
Fantuzzi keeps the fight on the outside.
Fantuzzi thows a body shot but no joy.
Garcius tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fantuzzi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garcius shoots in looking for a takedown but Fantuzzi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Garcius's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Helios Garcius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantuzzi misses with a hook
and Garcius counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right from Fantuzzi on the inside.
Fantuzzi lands with a right to the head.
Fantuzzi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garcius decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantuzzi controlling the position well.
Fantuzzi is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Roberto Fantuzzi has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Fantuzzi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Garcius.
Fantuzzi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garcius.
Fantuzzi tests Garcius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantuzzi tries to clinch but Garcius moves out of range.
Garcius shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantuzzi is adopting a defensive guard.
Fantuzzi trying to keep a closed guard but Garcius is proving a slippery customer.
Garcius has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Garcius landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcius advances position into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcius misses with the ground and pound.
Garcius cracks Fantuzzi with a big elbow.
Garcius cracks Fantuzzi with a big elbow.
Fantuzzi is trying to get back to half guard.
Fantuzzi striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Garcius working away.
Garcius lands some shots froms side control.
Fantuzzi tries to buck Garcius off but Garcius is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Fantuzzi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantuzzi is not content to let Garcius control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantuzzi is looking to regain half guard here but Garcius keeps moving and retains side control.
Garcius landing a few strikes.
Fantuzzi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fantuzzi missing with punches from the bottom.
Fantuzzi punching from the bottom.
Garcius is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Garcius prevents Fantuzzi from improving his position.
Fantuzzi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Garcius is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcius tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fantuzzi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Garcius working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Garcius landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fantuzzi is looking to escape.
Garcius trying to control the action but Fantuzzi is working from the bottom.
Fantuzzi wants to control but Garcius is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Garcius thows a huge punch but Fantuzzi dodges it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcius seems to be working for a kimura but Fantuzzi defends the submission attempt.
Garcius passes into side control, despite Fantuzzi's attempt to control the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Helios Garcius will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Garcius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garcius closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantuzzi trying to hold on to Garcius's head to control him but Garcius postures up.
Garcius scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fantuzzi trying to control here.
Garcius controlling the action here.
Garcius is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Garcius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fantuzzi keeps working.
Fantuzzi is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcius is thwarting Fantuzzi's attempts to control the position.
Garcius throws a strike but Fantuzzi avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Garcius pushes down on Fantuzzi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fantuzzi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Garcius is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fantuzzi has managed to free his arm - good work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fantuzzi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fantuzzi is refusing to be controlled, as Garcius sits in half guard.
Garcius blocks the strikes from Fantuzzi.
Fantuzzi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Garcius scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantuzzi trying to control but Garcius postures up.
Garcius winds up and cracks Fantuzzi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fantuzzi trying to hold on to Garcius's head to control him but Garcius postures up.
Garcius is pressing down on Fantuzzi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fantuzzi is holding on for now.
Fantuzzi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garcius.
Garcius is looking to take a break and control but Fantuzzi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fantuzzi trying to control here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcius wants to pass the guard but Fantuzzi is defending well.
Garcius is looking for a kimura but Fantuzzi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Garcius to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantuzzi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Garcius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fantuzzi keeps working.
Nice strikes from Garcius there.
Fantuzzi is trying to maintain the position but Garcius is very close to passing his half guard.
Garcius 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.
Fantuzzi is trying to maintain the position but Garcius is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantuzzi is looking for a sweep. Garcius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garcius wants to stand up but Fantuzzi is controlling the position.
Garcius takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Roberto Fantuzzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ground and pound from Garcius.
Fantuzzi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Garcius seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fantuzzi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fantuzzi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Garcius is working away from the top position though.
Helios Garcius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
And that's the end of the fight!
Helios Garcius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Garcius, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helios Garcius!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maka Albarn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvatore Moretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maka Albarn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maka Albarn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Salvatore Moretti!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albarn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Moretti did well to prevent Albarn getting side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Albarn wants to work for an arm triangle but Moretti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moretti is trying to get back to full guard.
Moretti is pressing down on Albarn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Albarn trying to control but Moretti is working from the bottom.
Moretti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Albarn wants to pass the guard but Moretti is keeping the position.
Albarn trying to control the position from guard on top but Moretti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Albarn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Albarn trying to control but Moretti is working from the bottom.
Moretti has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Albarn should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Moretti has tightened it up now! Albarn should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Salvatore Moretti!
A less than humble Salvatore Moretti misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Matsuoka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saki Rojo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsuoka's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mack the Knife. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryo Matsuoka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Saki Rojo!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsuoka stuffs the takedown attempt from Rojo. Rojo gets slowly back to his feet.
Rojo shoots in for a takedown but Matsuoka shows good takedown defense.
Rojo dives in and grabs Matsuoka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matsuoka pushes down on Rojo's head and hops out.
Ryo Matsuoka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saki Rojo.
Rojo shoots in for a double leg but Matsuoka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rojo moves forwards but Matsuoka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Saki Rojo has been cut.
Rojo shoots in and bounces Matsuoka off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rojo trying to control but Matsuoka is working from the bottom.
Rojo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Matsuoka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rojo is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuoka keeping moving, preventing Rojo from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Saki Rojo.
Nice sprawl there from Matsuoka as Rojo shoots in.
Rojo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matsuoka swivels and escapes.
Matsuoka forces Rojo back against the cage and clinches.
Matsuoka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rojo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab by Matsuoka.
Rojo moves in looking to clinch but Matsuoka pushes him off.
Rojo fails with a takedown attempt.
Matsuoka clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuoka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuoka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rojo looks winded!
Matsuoka lands a big head kick that sends Rojo tumbling to the mat! Matsuoka takes a step backwards and waves Rojo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rojo is rocked!
Matsuoka closes the distance and pushes Rojo back into the cage.
Rojo is still on wobbly legs! Can Matsuoka finish him?
Matsuoka manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rojo seems to have recovered his senses.
Matsuoka breaks the clinch.
Rojo fails with the takedown.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Matsuoka.
A punch combination from Matsuoka misses.
Saki Rojo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuoka gets a clinch.
Matsuoka breaks the clinch.
Rojo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matsuoka as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matsuoka tries to avoid it but Rojo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matsuoka to the ground. Matsuoka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matsuoka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crunch! Matsuoka slams his shin into Rojo's torso.
Matsuoka moves into the clinch.
Matsuoka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matsuoka moves into range and clinches up with Rojo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuoka breaks the clinch.
Matsuoka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matsuoka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matsuoka lands a big head kick that sends Rojo tumbling to the mat! Matsuoka takes a step backwards and waves Rojo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rojo fails to land the takedown.
Matsuoka lands a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuoka misses with a two punch combination.
Rojo gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ryo Matsuoka!
During a confident post fight interview, Ryo Matsuoka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Illias Stefano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yamamoto Takamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takamura has chosen Get up - Korn ft. Skrillex as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Counter fighter
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Illias Stefano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yamamoto Takamura!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stefano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stefano shoots for a takedown but Takamura saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Takamura leaves Stefano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Takamura takes the fight into the clinch.
Takamura is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stefano is defending well.
Stefano tries for a takedown but Takamura manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Illias Stefano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stefano.
Takamura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stefano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Takamura is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stefano goes for a takedown in the clinch but Takamura prevents it.
Stefano has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Takamura after a bit of a struggle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takamura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefano avoids the elbow strike from Takamura, against the cage.
Takamura is trying to force a seperation but Stefano has the dominant position.
Stefano goes for a takedown in the clinch but Takamura prevents it.
Takamura prevents the takedown attempt.
Takamura prevents the takedown attempt.
Stefano is trying to pull guard but Takamura turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Takamura has picked Stefano up - he's going for a ride! Takamura dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Takamura takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Takamura not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Takamura looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stefano with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Takamura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stefano on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
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!
Takamura drops an elbow to the side of Stefano's head.
Takamura scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stefano keeping moving, preventing Takamura from controlling successfully.
Takamura stops Stefano from standing up.
Stefano is breathing heavily.
Takamura won't allow Stefano to sweep him here.
Stefano trying to control the position here.
Takamura cracks Stefano with a solid left hand.
Takamura wants to control from the top but Stefano keeps moving.
Takamura cracks Stefano with a solid left hand.
Takamura lands a couple of digs.
Takamura wants to control from the top but Stefano keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takamura is looking to work some ground and pound but Stefano has wrist control.
Takamura trying to control but Stefano is working from the bottom.
Takamura looking to sit in guard and control but Stefano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stefano wants to control from the top but Takamura keeps moving.
Stefano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stefano works over Takamura with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefano trying to control the position from guard on top but Takamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stefano throws a big right hand that misses.
Stefano advances position into side control!
Takamura struggling a bit here.
Takamura is trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stefano decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Yamamoto Takamura dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Takamura misses with a two punch combination.
Stefano tries to bum rush Takamura with a series of wild strikes but Takamura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stefano moves to clinch but Takamura breaks away
and Takamura counters with a nice body shot.
Stefano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stefano thows a body shot but no joy.
Takamura moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stefano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takamura counters with a straight right hand.
Stefano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stefano just misses with a punch to the body.
Takamura does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Takamura tries to close the distance and clinch but Stefano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefano just misses with a punch to the body.
Takamura lands with a nice combination. Stefano backs away looking to recover.
A low kick from Stefano is predictable there
and Takamura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stefano looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Stefano throws a strike but Takamura rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stefano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stefano looking to control.
Takamura is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stefano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stefano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takamura keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stefano's head.
Takamura cracks Stefano with a solid left hand.
Takamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Stefano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stefano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Takamura throwing strikes from guard but Stefano blocks nicely.
Takamura with a nice head shot there.
Takamura connects with a couple of short punches.
Stefano has his foot on Takamura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takamura works his way back into a safe position though.
Takamura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stefano looking for a triangle here. Takamura is fighting it but it looks tight! Stefano pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Takamura is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Illias Stefano!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Micheal Larsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeru Masaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larsen comes to the cage accompanied by Now. Masaru has chosen The Naked And Famous - Young Blood as his entrance music. Micheal Larsen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
163 lbs
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18
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Micheal Larsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeru Masaru!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Masaru looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Larsen has gone for a leg lock! Masaru slips out almost immediately though and dives into Larsen's guard.
Larsen keeping moving, preventing Masaru from controlling successfully.
Larsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Masaru can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Masaru engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsen trying to keep a closed guard but Masaru is proving a slippery customer.
Masaru looking to pass the guard.
Masaru advances to half guard.
Larsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Masaru is looking for a kimura but Larsen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Masaru to get the leverage.
Masaru passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsen wants to control but Masaru is having none of it.
Larsen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Larsen tries to hold on but Masaru pushes him away.
Masaru controlling the position easily from mount.
Larsen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Masaru seems to be working for a kimura but Larsen defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Masaru's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Masaru's back!
Larsen looking for the choke from the back.
Larsen is trying to stick to Masaru's back but Masaru is turning into Larsen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Larsen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Masaru.
Masaru looking to pass the guard.
Masaru trying to control but Larsen is working from the bottom.
Larsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Larsen has an active guard here but Masaru has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masaru content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Masaru is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Larsen!
Masaru manages to capitalize on a mistake by Larsen to take his back!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larsen tries to break free.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masaru is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Takeru Masaru will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Larsen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Larsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masaru.
Masaru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larsen moves away.
Larsen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Masaru swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Larsen throws a series of punches but Masaru avoids them all with ease.
Larsen looking to score a takedown here. Masaru is defending well but Larsen drives through and ends up in Masaru's guard.
Masaru is pulling down on Larsen's head. It's preventing any offense from Larsen, at least for the moment.
Masaru's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Larsen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Larsen forces his way into half guard.
Masaru makes his way to full guard, as Larsen worked for a kimura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masaru is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Larsen is aware though and is defending well.
Masaru is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Masaru working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Larsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Larsen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Masaru working for a triangle but Larsen defends it easily.
Larsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Masaru is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masaru looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Masaru is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Larsen defends well.
Larsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Masaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masaru is controlling Larsen's posture.
Larsen has gone for a leg lock! Masaru slips out almost immediately though and dives into Larsen's guard.
Masaru got a little sloppy there for a moment and Larsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Masaru has managed to get both his arms back between Larsen's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masaru stands and throws Larsen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Larsen tries to improve position but can't.
Larsen being controlled for a moment.
Let's hope that Masaru 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.
Larsen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Masaru tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Masaru looking to control but instead Larsen has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masaru is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Masaru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Larsen is looking to clinch but Masaru is avoiding it.
Masaru shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Larsen's guard.
Masaru avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Masaru got a little sloppy there for a moment and Larsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Masaru has managed to get both his arms back between Larsen's legs - danger averted.
Masaru passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Larsen sneaks back into half guard.
Larsen is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Masaru pulls his head out easily.
Masaru is looking to advance position but Larsen won't allow it.
Masaru sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Masaru wants to free his trapped foot but Larsen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Masaru is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsen is not content to let Masaru control the position.
Larsen looking for submissions off his back.
Masaru throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Masaru sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Masaru is trying to control the action in half guard but Larsen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Larsen is looking for a sweep. Masaru is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Masaru is just content to waste time from the top position. Larsen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Larsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Masaru doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Masaru manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Masaru sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Larsen's guard.
Larsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masaru is trying to work for a kimura but Larsen is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsen actively working from the bottom here.
Masaru works his way into full mount!
Takeru Masaru is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Masaru is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Larsen is in real trouble.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larsen is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeru Masaru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Masaru 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeru Masaru!
Takeru Masaru bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Parachute Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man comes into the arena with Over The Rainbow blaring out of the sound system. Jackson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gonna Fly Now-Bill Conti kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
169 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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26
170 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Parachute Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peter Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Man misses with a body shot.
Man tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Man fails with the takedown.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Man closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Man working some strikes from top position.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Man is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Man stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Man 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.
Jackson controls Man momentarily but Man frees himself.
Man working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Man might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Man works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man 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.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Man advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Man landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man prevents Jackson from standing back up.
Man throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Man.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Man throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Man with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Man looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jackson is looking to escape.
Man has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Man sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Man working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Man is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Man missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Man lands strikes from half guard.
Man working the head and body with strikes.
Man working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson is trying to stand up here but Man is controlling him well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Man lands a nice short elbow.
Jackson has hold of Man's hands but Man slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Man in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man lands with a punch from half guard.
Well, if Man 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.
Man missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson is not content to let Man control the position.
Man drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Man trying to control the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Man lands a nice short elbow.
Man drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Man drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Man scores with a couple of nice shots.
Man is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Man slows the pace down in half guard.
Man landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jackson is rocked!
Man scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jackson is still in real trouble! Can Man finish him?
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Man scores with a couple of nice shots.
Man lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Jackson! More strikes land and this one is all over! Man jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Parachute Man!
An out of breath Parachute Man thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Akira Yasuharu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Hand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yasuharu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Genocide Junkies. Akira Yasuharu has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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153 lbs
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155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Yasuharu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Black Hand!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yasuharu thows a body shot but no joy.
Yasuharu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hand's head backwards.
Hand walks into a jab.
It looks like Black Hand has been cut.
Yasuharu scores with a sloppy right hand. Hand should have avoided that one.
Hand is looking to clinch.
Yasuharu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hand blocks a jab.
Yasuharu drops Hand with a naaaaasty hook - Hand is in real trouble here! Yasuharu dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akira Yasuharu!
Akira Yasuharu retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Akira Yasuharu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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C
A |
G |
S |
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B |
G |
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C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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