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TRFC24: Play Time is Over PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddie Fiddler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar comes to the cage accompanied by Enae Volare Mezzo. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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285 lbs
21 - 26 - 1 |
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280 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
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World class 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
21 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Fedor Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Freddie Fiddler!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fiddler.
Fiddler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lesnar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fiddler manages to avoid it.
Lesnar moves out of range of the strikes.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fiddler as he jumps to the side.
Fiddler looks to land a left hand but Lesnar moved out of range nicely.
Fiddler throws a jab when Lesnar was well out of range.
Fiddler misses with a leg kick
and Lesnar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as Lesnar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fiddler throws a head kick that misses.
Lesnar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fiddler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fiddler thumps Lesnar with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fiddler. Lesnar shrugs it off though.
Fiddler thumps Lesnar with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fiddler tries to score with a low kick but Lesnar moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar lands a head shot.
Lesnar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lesnar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice cross by Fiddler.
Fiddler misses with a head kick.
Fiddler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fiddler throws a body kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Fiddler misses the target.
Lesnar lands a jab to Fiddler's midsection.
Fiddler lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lesnar will feel that in the morning.
Fiddler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lesnar.
Fiddler misses with a low kick.
Lesnar wants to slow Fiddler down by chopping away at his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fiddler scores with a nice right hand.
Fiddler throws a leg kick
and Lesnar counters with a stiff right hand.
Fiddler throws a nice head kick!
Fiddler throws a head kick that misses.
Fiddler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fiddler lands a really nice looking cross but Lesnar seems unphased.
Fiddler looks to throw a body kick
and Lesnar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fiddler throws a leg kick but Lesnar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fiddler throws a leg kick but Lesnar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fiddler throws a leg kick but Lesnar checks it.
Fiddler lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler tries a head kick but it misses.
Lesnar misses with a series of wild punches.
Lesnar slips under a jab from Fiddler.
Fiddler misses the shot to the body.
Freddie Fiddler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lesnar tries a low kick but Fiddler avoids it.
Fiddler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fiddler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lesnar.
Good shot there by Lesnar.
Fiddler misses with a looping left.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lesnar crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fiddler - the referee stops the clock and Lesnar gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fiddler. Lesnar manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fiddler blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fiddler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lesnar moves away.
Fiddler lands a jab to Lesnar's midsection.
Jab, jab by Fiddler - just one landing.
A jab lands there for Fiddler.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesnar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lesnar misses with an uppercut
and Fiddler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fiddler lands a nice hook to Lesnar's body. Lesnar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fiddler lands with a slapping head kick.
Fiddler throws an overhand right that lands on Lesnar's shoulder, as Lesnar tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lesnar ducks under a wild hook from Fiddler.
Lesnar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fiddler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddie Fiddler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lesnar ducks right into an uppercut from Fiddler.
Fiddler misses with a body shot.
Fiddler misses the shot to the body.
Fiddler throws a leg kick but Lesnar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fiddler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fiddler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fiddler throws an overhand right that lands on Lesnar's shoulder, as Lesnar tries to avoid the shot.
Fiddler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fiddler throws the left hand but Lesnar avoids the punch easily.
Fiddler misses with a hook. Lesnar ducked under it nicely.
Fiddler throws a head kick but Lesnar moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fiddler.
Fiddler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiddler throws a poor cross that misses
letting Lesnar counter with a right hand.
Lesnar misses with an uppercut. Fiddler saw that one coming.
Lesnar misses with a two punch combination.
Lesnar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lesnar misses the shot to the body.
Fiddler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lesnar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lesnar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lesnar throws a right hand that misses
and Fiddler counters with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Fiddler.
Fiddler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lesnar takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lesnar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler jabs Lesnar right on the nose. Lesnar blinks but takes it well.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lesnar might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Lesnar tries to clinch up.
Lesnar slips under a jab.
Lesnar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fiddler. Fiddler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fedor Lesnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fiddler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fiddler throws a lazy right hand but Lesnar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lesnar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lesnar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Freddie Fiddler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar lands the left hand.
Fiddler throws a hook but Lesnar blocks it.
Fiddler looks to land a left hand but Lesnar moved out of range nicely.
Fiddler dips to his left and cracks Lesnar with an uppercut!
Fiddler thows a leg kick but Lesnar checks it
and Lesnar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fiddler working a defensive guard here.
Lesnar preventing the sweep.
Lesnar 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.
Lesnar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lesnar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lesnar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiddler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fiddler slips a jab and a cross from Lesnar.
Lesnar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fiddler.
Fiddler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lesnar walks into a jab.
Fiddler feints and then cracks Lesnar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lesnar down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnar cracks Fiddler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fiddler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick from Fiddler lands but Lesnar takes it in his stride.
Lesnar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fiddler connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lesnar scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lesnar is defended easily by Fiddler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddie Fiddler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Fiddler lands a head kick!
Fiddler misses the body punch
and Lesnar counters with a three punch combo that has Fiddler backing up. Fiddler nods at Lesnar to acknowledge the strikes.
Lesnar throws a series of punches but Fiddler avoids them all with ease.
Lesnar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fiddler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fiddler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lesnar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fiddler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fiddler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lesnar avoids the head kick by Fiddler.
Lesnar looks to land a combination but Fiddler avoids it well.
Fiddler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fiddler digs a good body shot into Lesnar's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar blocks a jab.
Lesnar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fiddler.
Lesnar throws a shot from downtown. Fiddler moves away and avoids it.
Good work by Lesnar as he checks the leg kick.
Lesnar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fiddler.
A telegraphed right hand from Fiddler misses the target.
Lesnar staying out of range there.
Lesnar misses with a looping left.
Fiddler with a hook.
Fiddler throws a good cross that connects.
Lesnar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fedor Lesnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Freddie Fiddler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fiddler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lesnar ducks under a wild hook from Fiddler.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fiddler as he jumps to the side.
Fiddler throws a sloppy head kick and Lesnar moves out of range easily.
Fiddler throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fiddler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fiddler connects with a single shot there.
Lesnar slips a jab from Fiddler.
Lesnar blocks a low kick nicely.
Fiddler misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler lands with a nice body punch.
Fiddler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lesnar has managed to clinch.
Fiddler missing with knees to the body.
Fiddler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
Fiddler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lesnar is keeping busy.
Fiddler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lesnar's elbow.
Fiddler misses with a knee to the head.
Fiddler effectively controlling the action here.
Fiddler is trying to maintain a safe position but Lesnar gets an underhook and turns Fiddler into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Freddie Fiddler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fiddler is pressed up against the cage. Lesnar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fiddler down to the mat. Fiddler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fiddler throws the left hand but Lesnar avoids the punch easily.
Fiddler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fiddler throws a leg kick but Lesnar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lesnar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fiddler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fiddler tries a head kick but it misses.
Lesnar looks for a takedown but Fiddler sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fiddler cracks Lesnar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lesnar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freddie Fiddler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fiddler 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Freddie Fiddler!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Freddie Fiddler!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Freddie Fiddler!
Freddie Fiddler wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bio Hazzard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hazzard has chosen Warrior's Dance as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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198 lbs
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185 lbs
10 - 19 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bio Hazzard!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazzard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Holmes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hazzard darts in trying to clinch
and Holmes counters with a left to the body.
Hazzard moves in looking to clinch but Holmes pushes him off.
Hazzard tries to clinch but Holmes moves out of range.
Hazzard has managed to clinch.
Hazzard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Holmes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Holmes just leaning against Hazzard, taking a breather.
Hazzard lands a damaging elbow.
A short right from Hazzard.
Hazzard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Holmes misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hazzard lands a good knee to the midsection. Holmes won't want to take too many of those.
Hazzard crunches a lovely knee into Holmes's ribcage.
Holmes is breathing heavily.
Hazzard lands a knee to the body.
Hazzard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hazzard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hazzard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Still in the clinch, Hazzard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hazzard lands a good knee to the midsection. Holmes won't want to take too many of those.
Hazzard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Holmes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hazzard tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hazzard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hazzard darts in trying to clinch
and Holmes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Holmes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hazzard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hazzard has escaped and now he's on top!
Hazzard gets to his feet - Holmes follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes clinches up against the cage.
Hazzard connects with a nasty looking knee right to Holmes's face.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hazzard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hazzard missing with knees to the body.
Hazzard prevents a body shot from Holmes.
Holmes throws a head punch that misses.
Hazzard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holmes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hazzard is working Holmes over against the cage.
Hazzard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hazzard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Holmes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hazzard lands an elbow just above Holmes 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazzard working Holmes over with knees to the body.
Holmes throws a punch but it's blocked by Hazzard.
Holmes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hazzard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hazzard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hazzard is trying to trip Holmes. He has hold of a leg but Holmes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hazzard persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Holmes looking to control.
Hazzard tries to stand but Holmes is controlling from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hazzard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hazzard takes the fight into the clinch.
Holmes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hazzard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hazzard lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazzard utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Hazzard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hazzard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hazzard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knees to the body from Hazzard.
Holmes managing to block the knees to the body from Hazzard.
Holmes takes an elbow to the temple.
Hazzard connects with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Hazzard.
Hazzard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Holmes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right handed body shot lands from Hazzard.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hazzard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holmes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jon Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bio Hazzard.
Holmes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hazzard lands an elbow that stopped Holmes in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bio Hazzard 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.
Hazzard moves into the clinch successfully.
Holmes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Holmes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holmes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hazzard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Holmes tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Holmes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hazzard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hazzard lands a nice knee to the body.
Hazzard putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Holmes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hazzard with a knee to the head.
Holmes is rocked!
Hazzard lands a nice knee to the body.
Oh Holmes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hazzard scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hazzard.
Hazzard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Holmes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hazzard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hazzard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Holmes blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hazzard is working Holmes over against the cage.
Hazzard putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Holmes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Holmes seems to have got his legs back now.
Hazzard working Holmes over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazzard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hazzard.
Hazzard lands an elbow inside that Holmes shrugs off.
Hazzard lands a nice uppercut.
Holmes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hazzard is defending well.
Hazzard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Holmes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hazzard lands a nice elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hazzard.
Hazzard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Holmes misses with a punch to the body.
Hazzard working Holmes over with knees to the body.
Hazzard utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hazzard scores with a knee to the head.
Hazzard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hazzard tries to land knees in the clinch but Holmes avoids the damage to the body.
Hazzard lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Hazzard as the two fighters clinch.
Hazzard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hazzard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Holmes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hazzard cracks Holmes with a nice body shot.
Hazzard landing knees to the head.
Holmes takes an elbow to the temple.
A knee to the head by Hazzard.
Hazzard lands with a light punch inside.
Holmes goes for a takedown attempt but Hazzard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hazzard takes the fight into the clinch.
Holmes throws a punch but it's blocked by Hazzard.
A left hand lands to the body for Hazzard.
Bio Hazzard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hazzard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hazzard moves into the clinch successfully.
Hazzard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hazzard.
Hazzard stops a takedown attempt from Holmes.
Hazzard scores with a shot to the side of Holmes's head.
Hazzard jumps guard.
Hazzard pushes Holmes off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hazzard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holmes, pushing him back against the cage.
Hazzard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Holmes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Holmes gets caught napping as Hazzard dives in and scores a takedown. Holmes manages to retain guard.
Holmes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hazzard is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes looking for a sweep. Not yet Holmes, not yet.
Bio Hazzard has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Holmes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hazzard closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hazzard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knees to the body from Hazzard.
Holmes is looking to control Hazzard's arms but Hazzard gets an underhook and turns him. Now Holmes has his back to the cage.
Holmes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hazzard lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bio Hazzard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hazzard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holmes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hazzard is trying to defend but Holmes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Holmes prevents Hazzard from standing back up.
Holmes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hazzard is just riding it out for now. Holmes eventually gives up the hold.
Hazzard is trying to stand back up but Holmes is controlling him
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes trying to advance position but Hazzard counters by regaining guard.
Holmes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hazzard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hazzard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hazzard!
Holmes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hazzard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hazzard has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazzard moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Hazzard.
Hazzard has clasped his hands together around Holmes's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hazzard decides to stand up, so the ref orders Holmes to his feet.
Hazzard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hazzard lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Holmes fails to land.
Hazzard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Holmes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hazzard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holmes or not.
Hazzard lands an elbow inside.
Hazzard lands an elbow inside.
Hazzard scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazzard lands a nice knee to the body.
Hazzard gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hazzard stands up and waves to Holmes to follow him.
Holmes shoots in for a double leg but Hazzard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hazzard dives in and grabs Holmes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holmes pushes down on Hazzard's head and hops out.
Hazzard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holmes pinned against the cage. Holmes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Holmes gets the takedown into 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!
Hazzard explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Holmes rushes Hazzard and presses him up against the cage.
Hazzard scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hazzard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Holmes gets through Hazzard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hazzard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hazzard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Holmes's defenses.
Hazzard tries to land knees in the clinch but Holmes avoids the damage to the body.
Holmes is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Holmes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmes takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hazzard.
Hazzard lands a knee to the head.
Hazzard crunches a lovely knee into Holmes's ribcage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hazzard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hazzard landing knees to the body.
Hazzard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Holmes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jon Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hazzard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bio Hazzard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hazzard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Bio Hazzard!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Bio Hazzard!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Bio Hazzard!
Bio Hazzard wins by unanimous decision!
Bio Hazzard made sure to mention his sponsor, A.C: Awesome Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tokyo Drift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yusuke Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakamura has chosen Movado - Neva Believe U as his entrance music. Yusuke Nakamura has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tokyo Drift's chin.
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30
148 lbs
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158 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tokyo Drift!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yusuke Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drift goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Drift pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drift tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nakamura swivels and escapes.
A big right from Drift misses.
Nakamura sizes up Drift with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Drift misses with a series of wild punches.
Nakamura throws a right hand that Drift ducks under and follows up with a left that Drift also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Drift.
Nakamura instigates a clinch.
Drift utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drift stops a takedown attempt from Nakamura.
Drift leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nakamura is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drift jumps into guard, dragging Nakamura to the mat.
Nakamura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drift swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drift wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakamura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nakamura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses.
Nakamura wants to pass the guard but Drift is keeping the position.
Drift has Nakamura pulled in close to control his posture.
Drift is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nakamura working some strikes from top position.
Nakamura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drift has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nakamura has passed into side control.
Nakamura lands a nice forearm strike.
Nakamura fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Drift can't do much from the bottom here.
Nakamura working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Drift is not content to let Nakamura control the position.
Drift is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nakamura's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nakamura in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drift keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Yusuke Nakamura.
Drift throws a head kick that misses.
Nakamura throws a half hearted mid kick.
Drift throws out a powerful jab.
Nakamura lands a jab.
Drift looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nakamura slips under a jab from Drift.
Nakamura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Drift looks to land a combination but Nakamura avoids it well.
Nakamura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tokyo Drift. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Nakamura.
Drift throws out a loose jab but Nakamura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakamura looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nakamura throws a strike but Drift rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nakamura working for a triangle but Drift defends it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drift won't allow Nakamura to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yusuke Nakamura dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Drift lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nakamura backs up against the cage.
Drift fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Drift misses the target.
Nakamura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drift drops his hands momentarily and Nakamura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Drift is rocked!
Yusuke Nakamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drift ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
Oh Drift is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nakamura missing with a left hand there. Drift was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Nakamura moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Drift! Nakamura continues to tee off on Drift, landing with a left and a right! Nakamura connects with a right hand that leaves Drift sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Nakamura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yusuke Nakamura!
Yusuke Nakamura really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that A.C: Awesome Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Oswalt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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240 lbs
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nate Oswalt!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oswalt circles away.
Oswalt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Oswalt.
Oswalt jumps guard and drags Diaz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Oswalt wants to get back to his feet but Diaz passes into half guard.
Oswalt flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Oswalt is having none of it.
Diaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diaz has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Oswalt defend it? Diaz steps over the head and cranks it - Oswalt is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Diaz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kanbei Shimada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Awa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shimada might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Party and Bullshit. Kanbei Shimada had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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34
183 lbs
19 - 19 - 0 |
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24
168 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kanbei Shimada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricardo Awa!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Awa.
Shimada changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Awa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Awa tries to bench press Shimada off him but Shimada keeps the position.
Shimada working away.
Awa is trying to buck Shimada off.
Shimada working the ground and pound but Awa is defending the strikes.
Shimada tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shimada tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shimada has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shimada working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Awa is looking for a sweep.
Shimada throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Awa tries to buck Shimada off but Shimada is having none of it.
Shimada is trying to get an arm triangle but Awa is defending well.
Awa tries to bench press Shimada off him but Shimada keeps the position.
Awa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Awa can't do much from the bottom here.
Shimada lands a nice forearm strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimada wants to control but Awa is keeping him busy.
Awa tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Shimada easily slips into full mount!
Shimada landing shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Awa tries to hold on but Shimada pushes him away.
Awa is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Awa is squirming around, avoiding Shimada's attempts to control the action.
Awa tries to hold on but Shimada postures up.
Awa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shimada controlling from mount.
Shimada is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Awa can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Awa tries to lock up and control but Shimada gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shimada is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Awa to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Awa shrugs it off.
Shimada raining down shots from the mount!
Awa tries to reverse the position but Shimada maintains control.
Shimada lands a big shot there that rocks Awa but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Awa is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shimada 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. Awa turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Shimada off and cradles Awa's limp body as Shimada celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Kanbei Shimada!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Otis Gein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rikki Tavarius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tavarius has chosen It Dont Come Easy as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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36
195 lbs
29 - 16 - 1 |
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201 lbs
19 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
29 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Otis Gein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rikki Tavarius!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gein shoots in for a takedown but Tavarius shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gein shoots for a takedown but Tavarius saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tavarius lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Gein.
Gein scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tavarius defending against the ground and pound.
Tavarius is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gein working away.
Tavarius holding on.
Gein working the head with strikes.
Gein in side control, throwing shots but Tavarius defends.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavarius avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gein.
Gein in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavarius struggling a bit here.
Tavarius tries to bench press Gein off him but Gein keeps the position.
Tavarius takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tavarius is looking for a sweep.
Gein in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Gein's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tavarius is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavarius is looking to reverse the position.
Tavarius is still in real trouble! Can Gein finish him?
Tavarius wants to control but Gein postures up.
Gein content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
A big shot lands for Gein! That's hurt Tavarius! Will he recover? Gein fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otis Gein!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Liam Neeson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daisuke Numazawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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26
146 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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21
150 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Liam Neeson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daisuke Numazawa!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Numazawa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Numazawa wants it to stay on the feet.
Neeson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Numazawa throws a sloppy head kick and Neeson moves out of range easily.
Numazawa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Neeson shoots and misses
and Numazawa makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Neeson really felt that one!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Neeson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neeson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Numazawa was covering up waiting for the punch and Neeson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Numazawa is adopting a defensive guard.
Numazawa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Neeson 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.
Neeson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Numazawa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Neeson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neeson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Neeson is squirming around, avoiding Numazawa's attempts to control the action.
Neeson is looking to get to half guard.
Neeson blocking the ground and pound.
Numazawa is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Neeson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Neeson!
Numazawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neeson trying to control the position from guard on top but Numazawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Numazawa pulls Neeson in close to prevent any damage.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Daisuke Numazawa wasn't active enough on the ground.
Neeson misses the body punch
and Numazawa counters with a left and a right that stings Neeson.
Neeson with a poor takedown
and Numazawa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Neeson's knee momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Neeson.
Neeson wants to control but Numazawa is keeping him busy.
Numazawa struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neeson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Numazawa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Neeson trying to control the action but Numazawa is working from the bottom.
Neeson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neeson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Numazawa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Neeson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Numazawa tries to improve position but can't.
Neeson is looking to take a break and control but Numazawa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Numazawa managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Neeson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neeson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Numazawa is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Liam Neeson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Neeson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Numazawa defends it nicely.
Numazawa scores with a takedown into Neeson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Numazawa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Neeson is proving hard to escape from.
Numazawa throws a big elbow that misses.
Numazawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Neeson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Numazawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Numazawa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neeson wants to stand up but Numazawa is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Numazawa wanted to stand there but Neeson had control of the position.
Neeson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Numazawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Neeson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Daisuke Numazawa was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Numazawa leaves Neeson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Daisuke Numazawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Numazawa throws a shot to the body.
Numazawa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Neeson is able to avoid easily.
Neeson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Numazawa avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Neeson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neeson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Neeson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Neeson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Neeson won't allow Numazawa to get back to his feet.
Numazawa is pulling down on Neeson's head. It's preventing any offense from Neeson, at least for the moment.
Numazawa keeping moving, preventing Neeson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neeson stops Numazawa from standing up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Numazawa leaves Neeson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Numazawa lands with a kick to the temple. Neeson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Liam Neeson has been cut.
Numazawa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Numazawa wants it to stay on the feet.
Numazawa tries a head kick but it misses.
Neeson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Numazawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid leg kick lands there for Numazawa.
Numazawa lands with a kick to the temple. Neeson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Numazawa.
Neeson tries for a takedown but Numazawa circles away easily
and Numazawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Neeson blocks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neeson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Numazawa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Neeson somewhat.
Neeson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Neeson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Numazawa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice jab there from Numazawa.
Neeson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Numazawa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Neeson's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daisuke Numazawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Liam Neeson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Numazawa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Neeson.
Numazawa throws a sloppy head kick and Neeson moves out of range easily.
Numazawa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Numazawa stuns Neeson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Neeson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Neeson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Neeson keeps the fight on the outside.
Numazawa works the jab nicely.
Neeson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Numazawa counters with a nice leg kick.
Numazawa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Numazawa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neeson with a poor takedown
and Numazawa counters with a good, hard body kick but Neeson shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Neeson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neeson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Numazawa.
Neeson shoots and misses
and Numazawa counters with a left and a right that stings Neeson.
Neeson fails with a takedown attempt.
Neeson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Numazawa avoids it really well and circles away.
Neeson shoots in but Numazawa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Numazawa throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neeson avoids the head kick by Numazawa.
Numazawa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Neeson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Numazawa looking for submissions off his back.
Liam Neeson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Numazawa keeping control of the position.
Neeson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neeson stops Numazawa from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Numazawa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Neeson being controlled here momentarily.
Neeson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Numazawa is trying to control the position but Neeson postures up.
Neeson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Numazawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neeson throws an elbow that misses. Numazawa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Neeson's guard. Nice move by Numazawa!
Numazawa forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Numazawa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Numazawa moves nicely into side control.
Numazawa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Neeson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Numazawa is looking to take a break and control but Neeson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neeson wants to control but Numazawa postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daisuke Numazawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Numazawa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Daisuke Numazawa!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Daisuke Numazawa!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Daisuke Numazawa!
Daisuke Numazawa wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Sanches (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Schwarz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanches comes to the cage accompanied by Breaking Benjamin - Ordinary Man . Hans Schwarz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Renato Sanches!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hans Schwarz!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanches throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanches misses with a low kick as Schwarz jumps back.
Sanches moves into the clinch successfully.
Schwarz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanches digs a right hand into Schwarz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Schwarz's gas tank.
Schwarz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Schwarz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanches lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schwarz backwards.
Sanches pushes Schwarz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schwarz misses with a punch to the body.
Sanches tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schwarz's elbow.
Schwarz prevents a body shot from Sanches.
Sanches lands with a light punch inside.
Schwarz looking to stall.
Schwarz wants to get back to striking at distance but Sanches won't allow it.
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!
Sanches tries to work over Schwarz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schwarz prevents a body shot from Sanches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarz prevents a body shot from Sanches.
Schwarz stalls.
Schwarz looking to slow down the pace here.
Schwarz stalling the fight.
Schwarz receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Schwarz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanches gets through Schwarz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hans Schwarz.
Sanches wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanches moves in looking to clinch but Schwarz pushes him off.
Sanches is looking to clinch.
Schwarz lands a nice hook to Sanches's body. Sanches takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanches misses with a wild body shot.
Sanches throws a half hearted mid kick.
Schwarz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Schwarz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Schwarz looks winded!
Sanches lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanches tries to clinch there but Schwarz circles away.
Sanches connects with a good right hand that stumbles Schwarz. Schwarz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Hans Schwarz has been cut.
Sanches scores with a nice strike.
Sanches tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crunch! Sanches slams his shin into Schwarz's torso.
Schwarz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanches fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Schwarz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Sanches! Schwarz is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renato Sanches!
Renato Sanches retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Renato Sanches, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wilkins's choice of entrance music: The Champ is Here. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazushi Sakuraba!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jay Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba tries for a takedown but Wilkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wilkins scores with a head kick. Sakuraba tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wilkins throws a right and a left that Sakuraba avoids nicely.
Wilkins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wilkins closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sakuraba's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wilkins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wilkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilkins postures up and lands a big shot to Sakuraba's brow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wilkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilkins drops back looking for a leg! Sakuraba is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sakuraba manages to kick Wilkins off! Wilkins jumps back into Sakuraba's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilkins is looking to stand up but Sakuraba won't let him.
Wilkins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wilkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sakuraba looking for a guillotine here but Wilkins defends easily.
Wilkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sakuraba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilkins has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sakuraba is proving hard to escape from.
Wilkins is in close to Sakuraba's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wilkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Sakuraba has wrist control.
Wilkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sakuraba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wilkins has managed to get both his arms back between Sakuraba's legs - danger averted.
Wilkins drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sakuraba dives on top into guard.
Wilkins is trying to keep Sakuraba in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakuraba throwing strikes from guard but Wilkins blocks nicely.
Sakuraba throws a big right hand that misses.
Sakuraba preventing the sweep.
Sakuraba trying to control but Wilkins is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins pushes Sakuraba away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sakuraba gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakuraba wants to control but Wilkins is keeping him busy.
Wilkins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sakuraba lands an elbow.
Sakuraba cracks Wilkins with a big right hand but Wilkins just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sakuraba working away.
Sakuraba tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sakuraba has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wilkins is looking for a sweep.
Wilkins taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wilkins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sakuraba wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sakuraba's best efforts.
Wilkins is refusing to be controlled, as Sakuraba sits in half guard.
Wilkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Sakuraba lands with a punch from half guard.
Wilkins has hold of Sakuraba's hands but Sakuraba slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wilkins tries to get to full guard but Sakuraba has control of the leg.
Wilkins is refusing to be controlled, as Sakuraba sits in half guard.
Sakuraba is looking to advance position but Wilkins won't allow it.
Sakuraba prevents Wilkins from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba wants to pass the guard but Wilkins is defending well.
Wilkins wants to improve his position but Sakuraba is controlling well.
Wilkins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sakuraba wants to free his trapped foot but Wilkins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakuraba prevents Wilkins from improving his position.
Sakuraba lands with a punch from half guard.
Sakuraba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wilkins is just riding it out for now. Sakuraba eventually gives up the hold.
Sakuraba drops an elbow to the side of Wilkins's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jay Wilkins will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sakuraba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wilkins throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wilkins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sakuraba manages to get to full guard.
Wilkins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sakuraba's head.
Wilkins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sakuraba's head.
Sakuraba controls Wilkins momentarily but Wilkins frees himself.
Wilkins throws a big elbow that misses.
Sakuraba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakuraba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wilkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Sakuraba has wrist control.
Sakuraba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilkins.
Sakuraba trying to control the position.
Sakuraba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wilkins defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wilkins postures up in Sakuraba's guard and throws a big left but Sakuraba blocks it.
Wilkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilkins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jay Wilkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wilkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wilkins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wilkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sakuraba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wilkins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sakuraba lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wilkins!
Wilkins is desperately trying to improve his position but Sakuraba has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilkins slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sakuraba prevents Wilkins from improving his position.
Wilkins is breathing heavily.
Sakuraba is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sakuraba 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.
Wilkins pushes Sakuraba off looking to stand but Sakuraba dives back in and keeps control.
Sakuraba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilkins keeps working.
Wilkins is looking for a sweep. Sakuraba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wilkins trying to get back to full guard but Sakuraba takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Wilkins is trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wilkins takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wilkins is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sakuraba with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sakuraba connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sakuraba prevents Wilkins from getting the reversal.
Wilkins swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Wilkins is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wilkins bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wilkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sakuraba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wilkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wilkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakuraba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wilkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sakuraba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sakuraba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wilkins defends it easily.
Wilkins throwing strikes from guard but Sakuraba blocks nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilkins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sakuraba's head.
Wilkins landing some decent shots from guard.
Wilkins throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jay Wilkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wilkins connects with a body shot that sends Sakuraba's belly button to the back.
Jay Wilkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilkins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wilkins.
Wilkins closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sakuraba's guard.
Wilkins postures up.
Sakuraba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wilkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sakuraba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sakuraba trying to control the position.
Sakuraba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wilkins throwing strikes but missing.
Wilkins 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba is looking for a triangle but Wilkins pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilkins postures up.
Wilkins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wilkins working over Sakuraba with some ground and pound. Sakuraba looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sakuraba wants to improve his position but Wilkins is controlling well.
Wilkins working the head and body with strikes.
Sakuraba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilkins.
Sakuraba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilkins.
Wilkins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wilkins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sakuraba is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilkins lands with a punch from half guard.
Sakuraba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilkins.
Sakuraba is pressing down on Wilkins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wilkins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wilkins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wilkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sakuraba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wilkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sakuraba has his feet on Wilkins's thighs here. He's pushed Wilkins off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Wilkins screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazushi Sakuraba!
Kazushi Sakuraba is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Kazushi Sakuraba 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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