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BRFC13 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Saki Rojo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Kurosawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kurosawa's choice of entrance music: Dream Theme Song. 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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2 - 2 - 0 |
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183 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Saki Rojo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Kurosawa!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rojo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rojo is defended easily by Kurosawa.
Rojo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kurosawa gets back to half guard.
Rojo trying to control the action but Kurosawa is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rojo wants to work for an arm triangle but Kurosawa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kurosawa trying to hold on to Rojo's head to control him but Rojo postures up.
Kurosawa regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosawa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rojo defends it easily.
Rojo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rojo tries to stand but Kurosawa is controlling from the bottom.
Kurosawa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rojo controls the pace.
Rojo trying to control but Kurosawa is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saki Rojo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kurosawa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rojo, pushing him back against the cage.
Rojo lands a nice shot to the body.
Kurosawa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rojo trying to control from the bottom.
Kurosawa is looking for a kimura here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rojo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojo is pressing down on Kurosawa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rojo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kurosawa is one step ahead there.
Rojo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kurosawa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rojo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rojo wants to get back to his feet but Kurosawa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojo keeping moving, preventing Kurosawa from controlling successfully.
Kurosawa wants to stand but Rojo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rojo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rojo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kurosawa has picked Rojo up and slammed him! Rojo can't keep hold of the triangle and Kurosawa manages to pass to side control!
Rojo is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojo is looking for a sweep.
Kurosawa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rojo gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saki Rojo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rojo shoots and misses
and Kurosawa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rojo thinking.
Rojo fails with a takedown attempt.
Kurosawa gets a clinch.
Kurosawa is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rojo can't fight it off and eventually Kurosawa manages to take the fight to the floor. Rojo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kurosawa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kurosawa looking to pass the guard.
Rojo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kurosawa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurosawa wants to pass the guard but Rojo is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosawa has gone for a leg lock! Rojo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kurosawa's guard.
Kurosawa working for a triangle but Rojo defends it easily.
Kurosawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kurosawa is breathing heavily.
Rojo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurosawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Kurosawa is trying to keep Rojo in close.
Rojo wants to control from the top but Kurosawa keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Saki Rojo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rojo looks for a takedown but Kurosawa sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saki Rojo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rojo tries for a takedown but Kurosawa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kurosawa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa keeping full guard, as Rojo tries to pass.
Kurosawa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rojo wants to stand but Kurosawa is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kurosawa is working an open guard so Rojo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojo closes the distance and clinches up with Kurosawa, looking for a takedown. Rojo pushes Kurosawa against the cage but Kurosawa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rojo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kurosawa counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rojo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Saki Rojo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rojo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kurosawa throws a right hand that Rojo ducks under and follows up with a left that Rojo also avoids with ease.
Rojo shoots in looking for a takedown. Kurosawa tries to sprawl out of it but Rojo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kurosawa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kurosawa has managed to clinch.
Kurosawa has Rojo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kurosawa pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rojo tumbling to the mat - Kurosawa dives into Rojo's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurosawa working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Kurosawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Rojo misses with a takedown attempt
and Kurosawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kurosawa moves into range and clinches up with Rojo.
Rojo wants to get back to striking at distance but Kurosawa won't allow it.
Rojo has hold of one of Kurosawa's legs. Kurosawa is fighting the takedown attempt but Rojo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kurosawa working a defensive guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Akira Kurosawa was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kurosawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Rojo is just out of range.
Kurosawa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rojo.
Rojo shoots in and drives through. Kurosawa sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saki Rojo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rojo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rojo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rojo swings for the body but Kurosawa moves out of range.
Kurosawa drives through and clinches with Rojo against the cage.
Rojo wants the takedown. Kurosawa is fighting it off but Rojo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kurosawa's guard against the cage.
Rojo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kurosawa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rojo has Kurosawa in his guard.
Kurosawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Rojo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa tries to free his leg and advance position but Rojo is retaining full guard.
Rojo keeping moving, preventing Kurosawa from controlling successfully.
Rojo is looking for a triangle but Kurosawa pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurosawa trying to control but Rojo is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Akira Kurosawa hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rojo shoots and misses
and Kurosawa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rojo's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa passes into half guard.
Kurosawa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rojo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kurosawa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rojo sees it coming and defends easily.
Kurosawa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rojo is trying to maintain the position but Kurosawa is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojo wants to get back to his feet.
Rojo trying to control from the bottom.
Rojo is defending against the submission attempts here by Kurosawa.
Rojo wants to control but Kurosawa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kurosawa stops Rojo from getting back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Kurosawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kurosawa 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Kurosawa!
As Akira Kurosawa got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: BOOM! HEADSHOT'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Bheardine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Ryan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cliff Bheardine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bheardine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ryan circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ryan.
No joy there for Bheardine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bheardine shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ryan defends it nicely.
Nice body kick from Bheardine.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bheardine but Bheardine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bheardine lands with a shot to the body.
Ryan looks winded!
Bheardine fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cliff Bheardine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bheardine has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ryan wants to take the fight to the mat but Bheardine manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bheardine jumps into guard, dragging Ryan to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bheardine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryan is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bheardine holds on and takes a little breather.
Bheardine looking for a sweep. Not yet Bheardine, not yet.
Bheardine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ryan defends it easily.
Bheardine manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ryan avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bheardine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bheardine controlling the position easily from mount.
Bheardine avoids the attempt from Ryan to control.
Bheardine sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bheardine has hold of Ryan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ryan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bheardine sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bheardine thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ryan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bheardine tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Bheardine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bheardine stands up from mount. Strange move.
Bheardine rushes Ryan and presses him up against the cage.
Bheardine tries for a takedown but Ryan manages to get underhooks.
Bheardine stops a takedown attempt from Ryan.
Bheardine missing with knees to the body.
Bheardine changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ryan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ryan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bheardine's waist but Bheardine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ryan off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bheardine instigates a clinch.
Bheardine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bheardine fails to land the takedown.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bheardine.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan is looking to regain half guard here but Bheardine keeps moving and retains side control.
The strikes coming from Bheardine are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bheardine taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cliff Bheardine 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.
Ryan tries to keep at a distance but Bheardine has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ryan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bheardine blocks a body shot from Ryan.
Ryan stops a takedown attempt from Bheardine.
Ryan taking a breather.
Bheardine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cliff Bheardine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oooooh!!! Bheardine has knocked Ryan down with a huge combo! Bheardine steps away and waves a wobbly Ryan back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ryan is rocked!
It looks like Jon Ryan has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bheardine avoids it really well and circles away.
Bheardine thuds a left hand into Ryan's body.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Bheardine with that takedown attempt.
Bheardine lands with a nice body punch.
Cliff Bheardine is winning the standup battle so far.
Bheardine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ryan sprawls well. Ryan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bheardine gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cliff Bheardine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan misses with the combination.
Bheardine forces Ryan back against the cage and clinches.
Bheardine jumps guard.
Ryan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan wants to stand but Bheardine has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ryan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bheardine is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bheardine has his hands on Ryan's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bheardine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bheardine is on top in guard.
Bheardine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ryan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bheardine has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bheardine passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bheardine stands up and beckons Ryan to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Bheardine has knocked Ryan down with a huge combo! Bheardine steps away and waves a wobbly Ryan back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Bheardine finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bheardine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bheardine shoots and scores a devastating slam takedown! Ryan is unconscious as Bheardine celebrates over his stricken foe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Cliff Bheardine!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Valiente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ostrog Zavurov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ostrog Zavurov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dan Valiente!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ostrog Zavurov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valiente looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Horrible takedown by Valiente or perhaps it was just good defense by Zavurov which made him look bad.
Valiente lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zavurov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Valiente shoots in and bounces Zavurov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Valiente stopping the sweep attempt from Zavurov.
Valiente sitting in guard here, content to control.
Valiente has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dan Valiente.
Zavurov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Valiente makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zavurov thows a body shot but no joy.
Zavurov misses with a series of wild punches.
Valiente keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zavurov throws a right hand that misses
and Valiente counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Valiente sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zavurov is trying to hold Valiente in close to prevent damage but Valiente has managed to pass into half guard.
Valiente 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valiente thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zavurov's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zavurov trying to control here.
Zavurov tries to get to full guard but Valiente has control of the leg.
Valiente slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zavurov tries to roll over but Valiente keeps him under control.
Valiente keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dan Valiente wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Valiente shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Valiente is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valiente is working for a kimura but Zavurov is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valiente perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Zavurov tries to get to full guard but Valiente has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valiente seems to be working for a kimura but Zavurov defends the submission attempt.
Zavurov moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Valiente dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Zavurov lands with a cross.
Zavurov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Valiente shoots in looking for a takedown but Zavurov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Valiente's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zavurov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valiente clinches up against the cage.
Zavurov is pressed up against the cage. Valiente has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zavurov down to the mat. Zavurov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Valiente fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Valiente. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zavurov throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Zavurov misses its intended target.
Zavurov misses with the combination.
Valiente throws a push kick but Zavurov slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valiente misses with a takedown attempt - Zavurov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Valiente fails with the takedown.
Ostrog Zavurov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zavurov cracks Valiente with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Valiente shoots in and bounces Zavurov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Valiente postures up.
Valiente won't allow Zavurov to sweep him here.
Zavurov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zavurov wants to improve his position but instead Valiente has moved into half guard.
Valiente is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zavurov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valiente. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Valiente is looking to land body kicks.
Zavurov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valiente drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zavurov tries to bench press Valiente off him but Valiente keeps the position.
Valiente working away.
Valiente wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zavurov, who protects the arm well.
Zavurov is looking to regain half guard here but Valiente keeps moving and retains side control.
Zavurov struggling a bit here.
Zavurov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Valiente.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zavurov tries to buck Valiente off but Valiente is having none of it.
Valiente is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zavurov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Valiente decides to stand back up. Valiente steps back and let's Zavurov get back to his feet.
Valiente tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zavurov swivels and escapes.
Valiente moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Zavurov misses its intended target.
Zavurov throws a jab when Valiente was well out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zavurov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valiente shoots in and gets a takedown into Zavurov's guard.
Valiente is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Valiente dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Valiente closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zavurov did well to prevent Valiente getting side control.
Valiente is working for a kimura but Zavurov is defending it quite comfortably.
Zavurov has a hand on Valiente's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Valiente takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Zavurov tries to hold on but Valiente pushes him away.
Valiente controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zavurov wants to control but Valiente is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Zavurov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Valiente tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Zavurov wants to control but Valiente is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valiente looking to ground and pound but Zavurov is blocking nicely.
Valiente controlling the pace for now.
Zavurov tries to lock up and control but Valiente gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Valiente moves to the back position.
Valiente thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valiente is riding his opponent, not letting Zavurov buck him off.
Zavurov trying to control but not successfully.
Valiente throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Zavurov tries to break free.
Valiente has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Valiente is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zavurov trying to control the action but Valiente just sinks the hooks in.
Zavurov tries to break free.
Ostrog Zavurov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zavurov fending off the submission attempt from Valiente.
Zavurov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zavurov tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Valiente showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Valiente has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Valiente!
Dan Valiente decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazimierz Deyna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toshiro Kurosaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazimierz Deyna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Toshiro Kurosaki!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurosaki dives in and grabs Deyna's left leg, looking for a takedown. Deyna pushes down on Kurosaki's head and hops out.
Kurosaki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Deyna to the ground. Kurosaki is now in Deyna's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kurosaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deyna is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kurosaki is controlling him.
Kurosaki should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Deyna wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kurosaki 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.
Kurosaki lands a couple of digs.
Deyna is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deyna is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kurosaki wants to pass the guard but Deyna is keeping the position.
Deyna is looking to stand up but Kurosaki isn't so interested in that idea.
Kurosaki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Deyna is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Deyna has escaped and now he's on top!
Kurosaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deyna is one step ahead there.
Kurosaki has his feet on Deyna's thighs here. He's pushed Deyna 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! Deyna screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toshiro Kurosaki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takeru Masaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Arnold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masaru comes to the cage accompanied by The Naked And Famous - Young Blood. Kevin Arnold will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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19
162 lbs
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21
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeru Masaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin Arnold!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arnold tries to clinch but Masaru moves out of range.
Masaru tries for a takedown but Arnold sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Arnold tries to sprawl but Masaru drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Masaru is trying to work for a kimura but Arnold is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arnold is staying active underneath Masaru, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Masaru is taking a breather. Arnold says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masaru has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Arnold pushes Masaru off and gets back to his feet.
Masaru throws a lazy uppercut
and Arnold counters with a nice body kick.
Masaru shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Masaru 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masaru lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Arnold is trying to stand up here but Masaru is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masaru tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arnold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Masaru maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Arnold could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Masaru has cracked it and Arnold is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Masaru!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takeru Masaru!
Post fight, Takeru Masaru took to the microphone: 'どうもありがとう!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Black Hand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vesa Sykk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Black Hand has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Black Hand seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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23
155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Black Hand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vesa Sykk!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sykk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hand but Hand pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hand looks to clinch
and Sykk counters with a right hand to the body.
Hand tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sykk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sykk lands a nice hook to Hand's body. Hand takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hand closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sykk counters with a stiff right hand.
Sykk lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Hand can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Sykk and Hand drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Sykk.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vesa Sykk!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob O Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthew Connor had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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168 lbs
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179 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matthew Connor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jacob O Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Reilly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Connor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
O Reilly fails with a takedown attempt.
Oooooh!!! Connor has knocked O Reilly down with a huge combo! Connor steps away and waves a wobbly O Reilly back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
O Reilly is rocked!
It looks like Jacob O Reilly has been cut.
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!
O Reilly blocks the body kick.
Connor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
O Reilly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Connor.
Connor scores with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Connor.
Jacob O Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Connor throws a nice inside leg kick.
O Reilly throws a sloppy body shot
and Connor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Reilly walks into a straight right hand from Connor.
O Reilly tries for a takedown but Connor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Connor thuds his right hand into O Reilly's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
O Reilly is still on wobbly legs! Can Connor finish him?
O Reilly shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. O Reilly showed some decent athleticism there.
O Reilly seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Connor is trying to get back to full guard.
O Reilly is controlling the pace.
Connor wants to improve his position but O Reilly is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Connor is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Reilly is working for a submission of some sort.
Connor keeping hold of O Reilly's head, controlling as best he can.
O Reilly takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor tries to roll over but O Reilly keeps him under control.
O Reilly controlling the action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Connor lands a body shot.
O Reilly shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matthew Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob O Reilly.
Jab from O Reilly.
A thudding body kick lands there by Connor!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor catches O Reilly with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Connor stuns O Reilly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Connor.
O Reilly looks winded!
O Reilly walks forward, straight into a front kick from Connor.
O Reilly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Connor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
O Reilly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Connor lands with a right hand.
Connor cracks O Reilly with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Connor has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning O Reilly to stand back up!
Connor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Connor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matthew Connor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Connor.
O Reilly steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Connor. That one must have hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Connor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacob O Reilly's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Connor lands a jab to O Reilly's midsection.
Connor sends O Reilly crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Connor is motioning to the referee to let O Reilly up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Connor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O Reilly misses with a shot to the body
and Connor counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matthew Connor!
Matthew Connor retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Matthew Connor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Akira Yasuharu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taiki Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yasuharu comes to the cage accompanied by Genocide Junkies. Aoki has chosen Cudi the Kid as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
153 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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19
150 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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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
6 - 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Taiki Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yasuharu finds it's way round the side to connect with Aoki's head.
Yasuharu throws a big shot that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Yasuharu. Those never looked like landing.
Yasuharu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.
Yasuharu lands an overhand right.
Aoki is rocked!
Yasuharu misses with an uppercut. Aoki saw that one coming.
Yasuharu swings for the body but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aoki is still on wobbly legs! Can Yasuharu finish him?
Aoki is looking to clinch.
Aoki seems to have recovered his senses.
Yasuharu throws a hook but Aoki avoids it easily.
Yasuharu throws a poor cross that misses
so Aoki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aoki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aoki is trying for a kimura here. Yasuharu looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Aoki wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Taiki Aoki!
Taiki Aoki is the new featherweight champion!
Taiki Aoki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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