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KRT 92 - Uppercut vs Booger PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Powerslave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waltari Suokuokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suokuokka has chosen Paul Engemann - Scarface (Push It to the Limit) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eddie Powerslave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Waltari Suokuokka!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suokuokka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Suokuokka tries to clinch up.
Suokuokka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Powerslave misses with a left hand
and Suokuokka counters with a nice body shot.
Suokuokka is looking to clinch but Powerslave is avoiding it.
Suokuokka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Suokuokka is looking to clinch.
Powerslave misses the shot to the body.
Suokuokka clinches up with Powerslave and pushes him back against the cage.
Powerslave is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Powerslave wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Suokuokka misses with a punch to the body.
Powerslave breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suokuokka misses with an uppercut. Powerslave saw that one coming.
Powerslave misses with a body shot.
Suokuokka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Powerslave's hands.
It looks like Eddie Powerslave has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suokuokka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Powerslave throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suokuokka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suokuokka closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Powerslave did well to prevent Suokuokka getting side control.
Suokuokka is trying to control the action in half guard but Powerslave is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Powerslave looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Powerslave works his way to full guard. Good work.
Powerslave working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Suokuokka has passed into half guard!
Suokuokka scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Powerslave has hold of Suokuokka's hands but Suokuokka slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Suokuokka prevents Powerslave from improving his position.
Powerslave is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Suokuokka pulls his head out easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powerslave looks like he's trying to stand up.
Suokuokka working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powerslave looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Suokuokka landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Powerslave is looking to improve his position.
Powerslave on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Suokuokka lands with a punch from half guard.
Powerslave is rocked!
Powerslave is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Suokuokka scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oh Powerslave is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Powerslave looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Suokuokka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Powerslave does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Suokuokka scores with a big shot! Powerslave's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Powerslave! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Waltari Suokuokka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darth Penguin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucious Vorenus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darth Penguin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Darth Penguin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lucious Vorenus!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penguin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vorenus defends it nicely.
Vorenus shoots in but Penguin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vorenus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Penguin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vorenus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vorenus is trying to get an arm triangle but Penguin is defending well.
Vorenus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Penguin, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Penguin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Penguin is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorenus is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Penguin is trying to escape and Vorenus transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Penguin is forced to tap! Nice work there by Vorenus! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucious Vorenus!
Lucious Vorenus gave a mention to A.C: Awesome Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yoon Chung Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Doi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoshi Doi has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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158 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoon Chung Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshi Doi!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doi connects with a solid leg kick.
Doi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kim's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Doi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kim throws a body kick that misses.
Doi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kim looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kim struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kim is looking for a sweep.
Kim is working hard here to advance position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doi advances nicely into full mount.
Kim working to try and regain half guard.
Doi controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doi avoids the attempt from Kim to control.
Kim wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Kim is looking to get to half guard.
Doi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kim has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Doi is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kim can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Doi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kim tries to hold on but Doi postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Doi wants to control the pace but Kim is squirming around nicely.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kim can't escape the position.
Kim knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Doi on the ground.
Doi controlling his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kim wants to control but Doi is having none of it.
Kim throwing hammer fists to the chest of Doi. What's that going to do exactly?
Kim tries to hold on but Doi postures up.
Doi looking to secure an arm triangle but Kim defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doi controlling the pace for now.
Kim is looking to get to half guard.
Kim tries to hold on but Doi pushes him away.
Doi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Doi stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Kim tries to close the distance and clinch but Doi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kim moves in looking to clinch but Doi pushes him off.
Doi shoots in and gets a takedown into Kim's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Doi wants to clinch up but Kim keeps it at a distance.
Kim tries to clinch up but Doi circles away and keeps his distance.
Doi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doi gets the takedown into side control.
Kim tries to improve position but can't.
Kim is breathing heavily.
Kim taking a bit of punishment here - Doi scoring with strikes.
Kim tries to bench press Doi off him but Doi keeps the position.
Kim being controlled for a moment.
Kim can't do much from the bottom here.
Doi wants to control but Kim is keeping him busy.
Doi stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Doi looks for a takedown but Kim sprawls well.
Doi throws a series of strikes that have Kim backpedaling.
Kim swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Doi shoots in and gets a takedown into Kim's guard.
Doi stays in close to Kim's body and controls the position.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Doi from controlling successfully.
Kim had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Doi defends it easily.
Doi sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Yoshi Doi was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Doi misses with a series of wild punches.
Doi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kim sprawls well. Kim wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Doi gets slowly back to his feet.
Doi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yoon Chung Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshi Doi.
Kim swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kim trying to keep a closed guard but Doi is proving a slippery customer.
Doi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kim is keeping the position for now.
Kim working a defensive guard here.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Doi from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kim looking for subs off his back but Doi has passed one foot through into half guard.
Doi trying to mount his opponent but Kim defends it.
Doi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Doi prevents Kim from standing back up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Doi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Doi lands in his opponent's guard.
Doi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Doi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Doi stands up and waves to Kim to follow him.
Doi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kim manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Doi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kim tries a head kick but it misses.
Kim stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Kim as Doi shoots in.
Kim defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Doi.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Doi with a hook.
Doi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Doi trying to mount his opponent but Kim defends it.
Kim wants to control but Doi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kim wants to improve his position but Doi is controlling well.
Kim is looking to control Doi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kim avoid being mounted?
Kim tries to kick Doi off but Doi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Doi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Doi gets a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Doi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Doi moves out of range of the body kick.
Doi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Doi showed some decent athleticism there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Doi in particular looking to stall.
Doi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kim!
Doi stands up from mount. Strange move.
Doi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kim swivels and escapes.
Kim throws a nice looking combination but Doi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Doi dives in and grabs Kim's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kim pushes down on Doi's head and hops out.
Kim slips a jab and a cross from Doi.
Doi is breathing heavily.
Kim tries to bum rush Doi with a series of wild strikes but Doi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Doi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yoon Chung Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshi Doi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doi gets a takedown into half guard.
Kim trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Doi seems content to control.
Kim is trying to stand.
Kim is trying to control but can't.
Doi is trying to work for a kimura but Kim is defending well.
Kim is trying to stand back up but Doi is controlling him
Doi content to control rather than advance.
Doi gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kim is trying to defend but Doi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kim wants to sweep but Doi has passed to side control!
The referee asks Doi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Doi prefers to stall for the moment though.
Doi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Doi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Doi taking a breather here.
Doi grinds an elbow into Kim's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kim has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kim is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Doi is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Doi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kim tries to hold on but Doi postures up.
Kim is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doi tries to control but Kim wriggling away.
Doi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Doi gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Doi looking to score a takedown here. Kim is defending well but Doi drives through and ends up in Kim's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doi advances to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Doi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Well, if Doi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kim tries to get to full guard but Doi has control of the leg.
Doi is working for a kimura but Kim is defending it quite comfortably.
Kim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Doi pulls his head out easily.
Doi moves into full mount! Kim won't be happy about that!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Doi content just to control the position here.
Kim defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Doi.
Doi controlling from the full mount.
You get the feeling that Kim really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Doi wants to control the pace but Kim is squirming around nicely.
Doi scoring with strikes but Kim is staying in there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doi wants to control the pace but Kim is squirming around nicely.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kim is desperately trying to improve his position but Doi has a good base and remains in mount.
Doi content just to control the position here.
Kim is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Doi looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Doi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kim is looking to escape.
Doi controlling from mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Doi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kim is squirming around, avoiding Doi's attempts to control the action.
Doi controlling his opponent.
Doi landing shots from mount.
Kim is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim can't escape the position.
Kim is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Doi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Yoshi Doi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kim wants to control but Doi is having none of it.
Doi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kim is wriggling around trying to escape.
Doi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doi controlling the position easily from mount.
Doi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kim hang on?
Doi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kim throwing hammer fists to the chest of Doi. What's that going to do exactly?
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshi Doi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Doi 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Yoshi Doi!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Yoshi Doi!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Yoshi Doi!
Yoshi Doi wins by unanimous decision!
Yoshi Doi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alonzo Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin comes to the cage accompanied by Killing In The Name. The crowd seem to be enjoying Harris's choice of entrance music: W.O.L.V.E.S. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Forrest Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alonzo Harris!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Griffin misses with a straight right.
Harris swings for the body but Griffin moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Griffin. Those never looked like landing.
Griffin swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Griffin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
Griffin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harris.
Harris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Forrest Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harris throws out the jab.
Griffin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick lands from Griffin.
Griffin takes one to the side of the head.
A combination from Griffin does no damage.
Griffin misses with a body shot.
Griffin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffin manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris throws a right hand that misses
enabling Griffin to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Alonzo Harris has been cut.
Griffin misses with a hook
and Harris counters with a nice body shot.
Griffin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harris jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris drops Griffin with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Griffin looks back up at him and smiles so Harris waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Griffin is rocked!
Harris swings for the body but Griffin moves out of range.
Oh Griffin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Griffin misses with a combination
and Harris counters with a big left hand that crumples Griffin! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alonzo Harris!
Alonzo Harris took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, A.C: Awesome Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre has chosen Make Smash Ya Tap! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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183 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ben Funkyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, George St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funkyama shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. St Pierre eats them both and turns towards Funkyama to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like George St Pierre has been cut.
Funkyama fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging St Pierre to the ground. Funkyama is now in St Pierre's guard.
St Pierre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Funkyama 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.
Funkyama has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
St Pierre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
St Pierre is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Funkyama is controlling him.
Funkyama is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
St Pierre controls Funkyama momentarily but Funkyama frees himself.
Funkyama trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
Funkyama looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of St Pierre's head.
St Pierre pulls Funkyama in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. George St Pierre was stalling too much, according to the referee.
St Pierre throws a body punch but Funkyama moves out of range.
Funkyama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ben Funkyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funkyama tries to clinch up but St Pierre circles away and keeps his distance.
Funkyama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
St Pierre swinging wildly here.
Funkyama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Funkyama. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. St Pierre sprawls well initially but Funkyama persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
St Pierre tries to kick Funkyama off but Funkyama keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Funkyama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. St Pierre doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Funkyama.
Funkyama seems to be working for a kimura but St Pierre defends the submission attempt.
Funkyama not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Pierre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Funkyama is working away from the top position though.
Funkyama landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama seems to be looking for submissions.
St Pierre trying to control but Funkyama postures up.
Funkyama is looking for a kimura but St Pierre is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Funkyama to get the leverage.
St Pierre gets full guard.
Funkyama is looking to work some ground and pound but St Pierre has wrist control.
Funkyama throws a big right hand that misses.
Funkyama wants to pass the guard but St Pierre is keeping the position.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funkyama looking to sit in guard and control but St Pierre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre stops Funkyama from standing up.
Funkyama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. St Pierre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
St Pierre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Funkyama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. St Pierre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. St Pierre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Funkyama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Funkyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funkyama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Pierre working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Funkyama keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
Funkyama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. St Pierre is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
St Pierre stands and throws Funkyama's legs to the side, diving into side control.
St Pierre landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
St Pierre trying to control the position but Funkyama is working away.
Funkyama tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but St Pierre wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Funkyama is trying to control St Pierre's posture but St Pierre avoids it.
St Pierre cracks Funkyama with an elbow. That is naaassty.
St Pierre is working Funkyama over with some ground and pound from side control.
St Pierre connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Funkyama some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funkyama gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Pierre lands strikes from half guard.
Funkyama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Funkyama won't allow St Pierre to pass to mount.
Funkyama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but St Pierre pulls his head out easily.
Funkyama misses with some strikes from the bottom.
St Pierre looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Funkyama with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Funkyama is trying to maintain the position but St Pierre is very close to passing his half guard.
St Pierre is looking to take a break and control but Funkyama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
St Pierre throwing shots but Funkyama is blocking nicely.
Funkyama is looking to improve his position.
St Pierre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Funkyama actively working from the bottom here.
St Pierre is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Funkyama has managed to free his arm - good work.
St Pierre takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is looking to take a break and control but Funkyama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
St Pierre looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Funkyama is refusing to be controlled, as St Pierre sits in half guard.
Funkyama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
St Pierre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Funkyama is just riding it out for now. St Pierre eventually gives up the hold.
Funkyama manages to get to full guard.
St Pierre with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama striking from the bottom.
St Pierre sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Funkyama's guard.
Funkyama is trying to get back to full guard.
St Pierre working the head and body with strikes.
St Pierre lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
St Pierre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Funkyama does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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!
Funkyama is looking to control St Pierre's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Funkyama avoid being mounted?
St Pierre lands strikes from half guard.
Funkyama tries to get to full guard but St Pierre has control of the leg.
Funkyama has hold of St Pierre's hands but St Pierre slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
St Pierre throwing shots but Funkyama is blocking nicely.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Funkyama manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Funkyama keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
St Pierre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Funkyama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. St Pierre defends it easily.
St Pierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Funkyama looking for a sweep. Not yet Funkyama, not yet.
St Pierre lands a couple of decent looking shots.
St Pierre is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
St Pierre throws a big elbow that misses.
Funkyama keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
St Pierre throwing strikes from guard but Funkyama blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Pierre throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funkyama trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but George St Pierre will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on George St Pierre's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
St Pierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funkyama.
St Pierre gets caught flat footed, as Funkyama shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
George St Pierre has got the better of the ground game so far.
Funkyama drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but St Pierre manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Funkyama has St Pierre in his guard.
St Pierre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Funkyama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. St Pierre is aware though and is defending well.
Funkyama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
St Pierre works over Funkyama with some ground and pound from guard.
St Pierre scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
St Pierre pushing down on Funkyama's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
St Pierre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
St Pierre seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Pierre misses with a head shot. Funkyama uses the momentum to regain guard.
Funkyama looking for a sweep. Not yet Funkyama, not yet.
St Pierre avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
St Pierre stands up over Funkyama, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Funkyama is looking for a triangle but St Pierre pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Funkyama keeps moving.
St Pierre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
St Pierre looking to pass the guard.
Funkyama controls St Pierre momentarily but St Pierre frees himself.
St Pierre with a flurry of punches that miss.
St Pierre pushes down on Funkyama's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Funkyama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama wants to improve his position but St Pierre is controlling well.
St Pierre is trying to control. Funkyama wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
St Pierre wants to stand up but Funkyama is controlling the position.
St Pierre lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Funkyama actively working from the bottom here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice strikes from St Pierre there.
St Pierre thows a huge punch but Funkyama dodges it nicely.
St Pierre is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Funkyama has managed to free his arm - good work.
St Pierre wants to control but Funkyama is keeping him busy.
St Pierre working over Funkyama with some ground and pound. Funkyama looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
St Pierre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Funkyama defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre lands with a punch from half guard.
St Pierre not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
St Pierre is thwarting Funkyama's attempts to control the position.
St Pierre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Funkyama defending well though.
Funkyama actively working from the bottom here.
Funkyama is trying to maintain the position but St Pierre is very close to passing his half guard.
St Pierre missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
St Pierre lands with a punch from half guard.
St Pierre trying to control from half guard but Funkyama is working away.
Funkyama has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for St Pierre. Oh but Funkyama has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! St Pierre goes limp - he's gone! Funkyama jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ben Funkyama!
A very excited looking Ben Funkyama made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John McClane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Archie Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClane's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Jimi Hendrix Experience - All Along The Watchtower . Bell comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Michael Mind Project - Antiheroes kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, John McClane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Archie Bell!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bell looks to land a right hand but McClane moved out of range.
McClane throws a sloppy head kick and Bell moves out of range easily.
Bell lands a left and a right that send McClane crashing to the mat, dazed. Bell thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like John McClane 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!
McClane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Decent striking displayed by McClane there.
Bell avoids a punch combination nicely.
McClane swinging wildly here.
McClane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bell connects with a right that clearly hurt McClane. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Bell proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till McClane collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archie Bell!
Our winner, Archie Bell, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Aurelio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jones Future (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Future has chosen Frederik - Titanic as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcos Aurelio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jones Future!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Future moves away from the strike by Aurelio.
Aurelio loads up on a big right hand but Future slips the punch.
Future avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aurelio lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Jones Future has been cut.
Aurelio throws a lazy body kick
and Future counters with a slapping leg kick.
Aurelio tries a head kick but it misses.
Aurelio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Future shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aurelio as he jumps to the side.
Future feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Aurelio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Future off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Future shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aurelio counters with a one-two to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Aurelio.
Future ducks under a wild hook from Aurelio.
Aurelio throws a push kick but Future slaps the foot to one side.
Aurelio moves into the clinch.
Aurelio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aurelio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Future blocks it with crossed arms.
Future blocks an uppercut.
Aurelio gets underhooks to prevent Future's takedown attempt.
Marcos Aurelio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jones Future.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aurelio can't find room to land a body shot as Future controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Future jumps guard but Aurelio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aurelio holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Aurelio lands a knee to the body.
Future looks winded!
Aurelio breaks the clinch.
Aurelio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aurelio breaks the clinch.
Future showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aurelio.
Aurelio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marcos Aurelio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Aurelio tenderised Future's leg. Future is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio misses with a body shot.
Future fails with the takedown.
Aurelio misses with a few strikes there.
Aurelio stuffs the takedown attempt from Future. Future gets slowly back to his feet.
Aurelio throws a shot from downtown. Future moves away and avoids it.
Aurelio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aurelio throws an overhand right that lands on Future's shoulder, as Future tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio rushes Future and presses him up against the cage.
Aurelio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Future tries to work over Aurelio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Future tries to stall but Aurelio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Aurelio with a knee to the head.
Aurelio misses with a knee strike.
Future wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aurelio is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Future misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aurelio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aurelio manages to break the clinch.
Aurelio moves into range and clinches up with Future.
Future jumps guard but Aurelio stands there with Future around his waist. Future gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Future can't break the clinch.
Future wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aurelio has him pressed against the cage.
Aurelio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aurelio throws a body punch but Future moves out of range.
Aurelio sizes up Future with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aurelio drives through and clinches with Future against the cage.
Aurelio scores with a shoulder strike.
That has opened up Jones Future's cut even more.
Aurelio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aurelio is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Future's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Aurelio throws an off balance right hand
and Future counters with a two punch combo.
Future walks into a stiff left hand from Aurelio.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aurelio leaves Future with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Aurelio.
A swing and a miss from Aurelio.
Future uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aurelio.
Future slips a jab and a cross from Aurelio.
Aurelio looks to land a combination but Future avoids it well.
Future with a poor takedown
and Aurelio counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Aurelio.
Future tries to break free but Aurelio pushes him back against the cage.
Aurelio breaks the clinch.
Aurelio swinging wildly here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Future needs to keep his hands up - Aurelio had a free shot at his head there.
The cut above Jones Future's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Aurelio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aurelio throws a sloppy head kick
and Future counters by moving into the clinch.
Future has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aurelio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aurelio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Future.
Aurelio manages to break the clinch.
Future shoots in for a takedown but Aurelio shows good takedown defense.
Aurelio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Future circles away quickly and effectively.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio misses with a body shot.
Aurelio goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Some wild striking there from Aurelio.
Aurelio thows a body shot but no joy.
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!
Future looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aurelio throws a head kick but Future moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aurelio.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio throws a series of punches but Future moves out of range.
Aurelio misses with a double jab.
Aurelio tries to close the distance and clinch but Future swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aurelio.
Aurelio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Future.
Aurelio lands with a straight right. Future didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aurelio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Future counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Aurelio is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Aurelio misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Aurelio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jones Future's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Aurelio stalks Future and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Future's face. Future staggers backwards, shaken.
Aurelio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aurelio throws a head kick but Future moves out of range.
Aurelio tries to bum rush Future with a series of wild strikes but Future uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Future moves forwards but Aurelio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aurelio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Future.
Aurelio misses with the combination.
Future shoots for a takedown but Aurelio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Future tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aurelio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Future somewhat.
Aurelio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Future can do to turn this around?
Aurelio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aurelio lunges at Future with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Future's hand.
Aurelio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Future circles away quickly and effectively.
Aurelio swinging wildly here.
Future wants to clinch
and Aurelio moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio breaks from the clinch.
Marcos Aurelio is winning the standup battle so far.
Future shoots in but Aurelio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marcos Aurelio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jones Future.
Future tries to clinch but Aurelio moves away
and Aurelio counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Future!
Aurelio decides to take the fight back to the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aurelio thows a body shot but no joy.
Marcos Aurelio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aurelio missing with a left hand there. Future was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aurelio throws a series of punches but Future moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio tries to bum rush Future with a series of wild strikes but Future uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aurelio swings for the body but Future moves out of range.
Future shoots in looking for a takedown. Aurelio tries to sprawl out of it but Future keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aurelio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marcos Aurelio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aurelio stuffs the takedown.
Future scores with a takedown into Aurelio's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Future loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Future.
Future stops Aurelio from standing up.
Future trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Future with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Aurelio is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Future throwing strikes from guard but Aurelio blocks nicely.
Aurelio wants to get back to his feet but Future is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Future slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Future asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Future working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Future prevents Aurelio from escaping the position.
Future landing strikes.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Future.
Future misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Aurelio wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Future in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Future tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Future throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Aurelio works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Future throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Future is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Aurelio as he works his way to full guard.
Aurelio wants to get back to his feet but Future is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Future throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Future trying to control but Aurelio is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Future loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Future stops Aurelio from standing up.
Future works over Aurelio with some ground and pound from guard.
Aurelio uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Future shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aurelio catches Future with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Horrible takedown by Future or perhaps it was just good defense by Aurelio which made him look bad.
Jones Future has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcos Aurelio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Future.
Future slips a jab and a cross from Aurelio.
Future showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aurelio.
Aurelio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Future counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Aurelio's guard now.
Aurelio has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Future off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Future looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marcos Aurelio.
I think Aurelio has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Marcos Aurelio!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Marcos Aurelio!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Marcos Aurelio!
Marcos Aurelio wins by unanimous decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Marcos Aurelio made sure he mentioned CRAZY COW Co. 159, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Louis St Laurent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazunori Ishii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ishii is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 竜を想像する. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Louis St Laurent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazunori Ishii!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishii misses the shot to the body.
Ishii throws a front kick aimed at St Laurent's knee but St Laurent avoids it well.
Ishii throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by St Laurent.
A leg kick checked by Ishii.
Kazunori Ishii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ishii does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ishii feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to St Laurent's calf.
Ishii throws a head kick but St Laurent moves out of range.
St Laurent has closed the distance and engaged Ishii in a clinch.
St Laurent wants to stall.
St Laurent digs a right hand into Ishii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ishii's gas tank.
Ishii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ishii works on St Laurent's body with a couple of short punches.
Ishii looking to stall.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ishii misses with a hook to the ribs.
St Laurent misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ishii misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Laurent with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ishii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ishii tries a body shot but St Laurent blocks it.
Ishii lands an uppercut.
St Laurent will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ishii up against the cage.
St Laurent throws a head punch that misses.
Ishii misses with a short punch on the inside.
St Laurent goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
St Laurent blocks an uppercut.
Ishii on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ishii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
St Laurent lands with a short punch from the clinch.
St Laurent misses with a punch to the body.
Ishii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of St Laurent backwards.
The referee calls for St Laurent to work.
Ishii blocks an uppercut.
St Laurent swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Ishii fails to land.
St Laurent using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Laurent missing with knees to the body.
St Laurent throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ishii pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ishii throws a punch but it's blocked by St Laurent.
St Laurent has Ishii pressed against the cage.
St Laurent prevents a body shot from Ishii.
Ishii misses with a punch to the body.
St Laurent scores with a knee to the head.
Ishii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
St Laurent blocks a body shot from Ishii.
St Laurent looking to stall.
St Laurent landing some nice looking knees to the body.
St Laurent cracks Ishii with a nice body shot.
St Laurent digs a right hand into Ishii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ishii's gas tank.
St Laurent putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ishii in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
St Laurent stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Laurent misses with a punch to the body.
St Laurent controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ishii.
Ishii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St Laurent misses with a knee strike.
St Laurent connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ishii's face.
Ishii takes a knee to the side of the body.
St Laurent goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
St Laurent manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
St Laurent goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from St Laurent.
St Laurent lands a body shot.
St Laurent lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Laurent digs a right hand underneath Ishii's ribcage. Ishii let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ishii looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Laurent can't find room to land a body shot as Ishii controls the action.
St Laurent blocks an uppercut.
Ishii wants to get back to striking at distance but St Laurent won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by St Laurent.
A hook to the body from St Laurent.
St Laurent tries to land a knee to the head but Ishii blocks with his arms.
St Laurent throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for St Laurent.
St Laurent gets through Ishii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from St Laurent.
Ishii misses with the head strike.
St Laurent stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by St Laurent.
A short right from St Laurent on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
St Laurent misses with a shot to the kidneys.
St Laurent tries to throw a body punch but Ishii avoids it by throwing St Laurent back against the cage.
A short left from St Laurent.
St Laurent lands with a short shot to the head.
Ishii using the Thai plumb to throw knees but St Laurent has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from St Laurent.
Ishii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St Laurent pushes Ishii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
St Laurent lands with a right to the head.
St Laurent blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
St Laurent scores with a nice hook to the head.
St Laurent struggles to land a body shot inside as Ishii controls his hands.
St Laurent lands a good knee to the midsection. Ishii won't want to take too many of those.
St Laurent with a knee to the head.
A short right from St Laurent on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ishii on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
St Laurent lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ishii throws a head punch that misses.
St Laurent throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ishii misses with a body punch.
St Laurent tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ishii's elbow.
St Laurent throws a knee to the head but misses.
St Laurent lands a knee to the body.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ishii working aggressively here.
St Laurent is stalling here.
Ishii struggles to land a body shot inside as St Laurent controls his hands.
Ishii tries a body shot but St Laurent blocks it.
Ishii misses with some punches.
A short right from St Laurent.
St Laurent lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
St Laurent blocks a punch to the side of the head.
St Laurent lands a nice uppercut.
St Laurent lands with a short head shot on the inside.
St Laurent misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Ishii.
Ishii swings wildly with an uppercut but St Laurent uses good head movement to avoid it.
St Laurent pushes Ishii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
St Laurent lands a left hand.
Ishii misses with a hook from the clinch.
St Laurent missing with knees to the body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ishii struggles to land a body shot inside as St Laurent controls his hands.
Ishii swings wildly with an uppercut but St Laurent uses good head movement to avoid it.
St Laurent tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ishii's elbow.
Ishii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of St Laurent backwards.
St Laurent tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
St Laurent tries to land knees in the clinch but Ishii avoids the damage to the body.
St Laurent has Ishii pressed against the cage, preventing Ishii from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ishii working aggressively here.
Ishii misses with a short punch on the inside.
St Laurent tries to throw a body punch but Ishii avoids it by throwing St Laurent back against the cage.
St Laurent misses with a short punch on the inside.
St Laurent blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ishii tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and St Laurent avoids it.
St Laurent working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ishii tries to throw a body punch but St Laurent avoids it by throwing Ishii back against the cage.
St Laurent lands with a right to the head.
St Laurent misses with a body punch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ishii has a couple of punches blocked by St Laurent.
A left hand lands to the body for St Laurent.
Ishii has a couple of punches blocked by St Laurent.
St Laurent blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A knee to the head by St Laurent.
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!
Ishii prevents a body shot from St Laurent.
St Laurent lands a body shot.
St Laurent misses with a punch to the body.
St Laurent has a couple of punches blocked by Ishii.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
St Laurent throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ishii blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice body punch from Ishii - that landed with a thud.
St Laurent struggles to land a body shot inside as Ishii controls his hands.
St Laurent tries to land a knee to the head but Ishii blocks with his arms.
Ishii throws an elbow that misses.
St Laurent misses with some punches.
St Laurent trying to stall but Ishii improves his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
St Laurent lands a nice uppercut.
Ishii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ishii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
St Laurent using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ishii has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ishii misses with a knee strike.
A short left from St Laurent.
St Laurent misses with a body punch.
Ishii scores with a shot to the side of St Laurent's head.
St Laurent missing with knees to the body.
St Laurent utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
St Laurent tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
St Laurent prevents a body shot from Ishii.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ishii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St Laurent's elbow.
St Laurent blocks a body shot from Ishii.
Ishii lands a right hand that snaps the head of St Laurent backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Laurent blocks a body shot from Ishii.
Ishii has had enough of the clinch but St Laurent keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis St Laurent dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ishii throws a nice looking combination but St Laurent bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ishii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St Laurent moves away.
Ishii throws an off balance right hand
and St Laurent counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
St Laurent tries a body shot but Ishii blocks it.
Ishii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Ishii.
St Laurent using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
St Laurent lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ishii.
Ishii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St Laurent can't find room to land a body shot as Ishii controls the action.
Ishii avoiding damage as St Laurent throws knees to the body.
Ishii misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for St Laurent.
Still in the clinch, St Laurent scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee calls for St Laurent to work.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Louis St Laurent has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Laurent can't find room to land a body shot as Ishii controls the action.
St Laurent lands with a left to the head.
St Laurent lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ishii lands a right hand.
Ishii tries a body shot but St Laurent blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Ishii.
A short body shot lands from St Laurent as the two fighters clinch.
Ishii is breathing heavily.
St Laurent throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ishii misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from St Laurent.
St Laurent works on Ishii's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Laurent lands a left hand.
Ishii managing to block the knees to the body from St Laurent.
St Laurent lands a left hand.
Ishii wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ishii pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
St Laurent has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ishii tries to break the clinch but St Laurent is controlling the position.
St Laurent lands with a short shot to the head.
St Laurent controlling the action here for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishii throws an elbow but it's blocked.
St Laurent trying to land knees to the body.
St Laurent tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ishii misses with a punch to the body.
St Laurent working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ishii tries a body shot but St Laurent blocks it.
Ishii prevents a body shot from St Laurent.
St Laurent lands a hook that snaps the head of Ishii backwards.
Good body shot from Ishii.
A short right hand to the side of the head by St Laurent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, St Laurent creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Ishii.
Ishii can't find room to land a body shot as St Laurent controls the action.
A short body shot lands from St Laurent as the two fighters clinch.
St Laurent scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Laurent lands with a left to the head.
Ishii throws a head punch that misses.
St Laurent lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ishii backwards.
St Laurent prevents a body shot from Ishii.
A body shot lands from Ishii.
St Laurent blocks a body shot from Ishii.
Ishii tries to work over St Laurent's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St Laurent lands a shoulder strike.
St Laurent tries a knee to the head but Ishii blocks it.
Ishii throws a head punch that misses.
Ishii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of St Laurents head.
Ishii throws a head punch that misses.
Ishii misses with a hook from the clinch.
St Laurent misses with a body punch.
Ishii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St Laurent's elbow.
St Laurent blocks an uppercut.
Ishii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ishii struggles to land a body shot inside as St Laurent controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
St Laurent lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from St Laurent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ishii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ishii prevents a body shot from St Laurent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from St Laurent.
St Laurent scores with a shot to the side of Ishii's head.
St Laurent lands a left hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ishii on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ishii working aggressively here.
Ishii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ishii has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
St Laurent effectively controlling the action here.
Ishii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St Laurent's elbow.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
St Laurent takes a knee right on the jaw!
St Laurent misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ishii wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ishii throws a head punch that misses.
St Laurent works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from St Laurent.
St Laurent tries to throw a body punch but Ishii avoids it by throwing St Laurent back against the cage.
St Laurent tries a knee to the head but Ishii blocks it.
St Laurent tries to land knees in the clinch but Ishii avoids the damage to the body.
Good body shot from St Laurent.
St Laurent lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Laurent pushes Ishii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ishii prevents a body shot from St Laurent.
St Laurent makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
St Laurent slowing the pace effectively.
St Laurent missing with knees to the body.
Ishii tries a body shot but St Laurent blocks it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
St Laurent pushes Ishii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ishii misses with a hook from the clinch.
St Laurent lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ishii avoiding damage as St Laurent throws knees to the body.
St Laurent throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ishiis head.
St Laurent misses with a hook to the ribs.
St Laurent lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ishii on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
St Laurent blocks an uppercut.
St Laurent dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ishii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
St Laurent is trying to maintain a safe position but Ishii gets an underhook and turns St Laurent into the cage.
Ishii can't find room to land a body shot as St Laurent controls the action.
Ishii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kazunori Ishii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
St Laurent pushes Ishii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ishii.
Ishii throws a punch but it's blocked by St Laurent.
Ishii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
St Laurent lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ishii backwards.
Ishii misses with some punches.
St Laurent misses with a knee strike.
St Laurent connects with a knee to the head.
St Laurent blocks an uppercut.
Louis St Laurent is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ishii throws a punch but it's blocked by St Laurent.
St Laurent with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ishii struggles to land a body shot inside as St Laurent controls his hands.
St Laurent with an attempt at a knee that misses.
St Laurent lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ishii tries to throw a body punch but St Laurent avoids it by throwing Ishii back against the cage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Ishii fails to land.
Ishii misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from St Laurent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ishii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ishii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ishii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of St Laurent backwards.
Ishii throws a head punch that misses.
Ishii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ishii throws a head punch that misses.
St Laurent lands a hook that snaps the head of Ishii backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from St Laurent.
A right handed body shot lands from Ishii.
Ishii misses with a punch on the inside.
Ishii misses with a punch to the body.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Ishii as the two fighters clinch.
Ishii lands a hook that snaps the head of St Laurent backwards.
St Laurent keeps control of Ishii as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ishii throws a punch but it's blocked by St Laurent.
St Laurent lands on the inside with an uppercut.
St Laurent blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ishii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ishii struggles to land a body shot inside as St Laurent controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from St Laurent.
Ishii working aggressively here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ishii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ishii swings wildly with an uppercut but St Laurent uses good head movement to avoid it.
St Laurent throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ishii blocks it with crossed arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Louis St Laurent showed his dominance in that final round.
I think St Laurent has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Louis St Laurent!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Louis St Laurent!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Louis St Laurent!
Louis St Laurent wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lance Uppercut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Booger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uppercut comes to the cage accompanied by I present to you; The Amazing Human Being. Booger has chosen Ang Kulangot as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lance Uppercut!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris Booger!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Uppercut.
Booger throws a series of punches but Uppercut moves out of range.
Booger throws a hook to the side of Uppercut's head but Uppercut sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Booger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Uppercut as he avoids it easily.
Chris Booger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uppercut walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Lance Uppercut has been cut.
Uppercut takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Uppercut keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uppercut avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Booger shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Booger was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Uppercut tries to improve position but can't.
Booger tries to advance to mount but can't.
Uppercut regains half guard.
Booger tries to pass to full mount but Uppercut defends it.
Booger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Uppercut wants to control but Booger is keeping busy.
Uppercut is defending against the submission attempts here by Booger.
Uppercut looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Uppercut is staying active underneath Booger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Booger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Booger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uppercut keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Booger there.
Booger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Uppercut defending well though.
Uppercut is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Booger trying to control from half guard but Uppercut is working away.
Uppercut regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Booger.
Booger is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Uppercut is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Uppercut has escaped and now he's on top!
Uppercut prevents Booger from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uppercut passes into half guard.
Uppercut wants to take a breather but Booger is having none of it.
Booger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Booger.
Booger keeping moving, preventing Uppercut from controlling successfully.
Uppercut makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Booger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Uppercut manages to get himself to full guard.
Booger stays in close to Uppercut's body and controls the position.
Uppercut working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Booger.
Uppercut wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uppercut manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Booger is looking to improve his position but Uppercut isn't that keen on the idea.
Uppercut landing strikes from the mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Uppercut cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Uppercut trying to control but Booger is having none of it.
Booger is desperately trying to improve his position but Uppercut has a good base and remains in mount.
Booger takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Booger is trying to escape the mount.
Uppercut tries to control but Booger wriggling away.
Booger keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Uppercut landing strikes from the mount.
Uppercut looking to control but Booger is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Uppercut working Booger over with strikes here.
Booger slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Booger is refusing to be controlled, as Uppercut sits in half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Uppercut wants to pass to mount but Booger is defending the position.
Uppercut prevents Booger from improving his position.
Uppercut looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Booger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Uppercut.
Uppercut is pressing down on Booger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Booger is holding on for now.
Booger tries to roll over but Uppercut keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uppercut 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.
Uppercut prevents Booger from improving his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Booger taking some punishment here, with Uppercut in his half guard.
Booger tries to roll over but Uppercut keeps him under control.
Uppercut wants to take a breather but Booger is having none of it.
Uppercut not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Uppercut is looking for a kimura but Booger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Uppercut to get the leverage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Uppercut connects with a nice short shot to Booger's temple.
Booger actively working from the bottom here.
Booger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Booger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Booger trying to control here.
Booger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Uppercut is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Booger slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Uppercut slips nicely into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Booger is trying to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Uppercut is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Booger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Booger is trying to control the position but Uppercut postures up.
Uppercut tries to free his leg and advance position but Booger is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uppercut is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Uppercut throws a big elbow that misses.
Uppercut wants to control from the top but Booger keeps moving.
Booger wants to sweep here but Uppercut controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Uppercut dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lance Uppercut's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Uppercut fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Uppercut slips a straight right by Booger.
Booger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uppercut.
Booger cracks Uppercut with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Uppercut connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Booger gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uppercut postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Booger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Uppercut distracts Booger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Uppercut wants to pass the guard but Booger is keeping the position.
Uppercut in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Uppercut advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uppercut throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Uppercut tries to score with some ground and pound. Booger controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Uppercut cracks Booger with a big right hand but Booger just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Booger is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Uppercut off and has taken his back!
Uppercut tries to break free.
Uppercut trying to control the hands but Booger breaks the grip.
Uppercut tries to roll but Booger sticks to his back.
Booger really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Uppercut.
Uppercut looking very determined here, making life difficult for Booger.
Lance Uppercut overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Booger working for the choke.
The referee is taking a good look at Uppercut as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Booger!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Booger keeps control of the position as Uppercut tries to break free.
Booger scores with punches to the body.
Booger is persistently looking for the submission but Uppercut is defending it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uppercut just trying to survive but Booger is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Uppercut 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.
Uppercut covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Booger is looking for a choke. Uppercut gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Uppercut manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Booger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uppercut is one step ahead there.
Uppercut content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Uppercut is working Booger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Booger has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Uppercut has passed into side control.
Uppercut tries for a kimura but Booger is defending well.
Booger tries to buck Uppercut off but Uppercut is having none of it.
Uppercut working the ground and pound.
Uppercut creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uppercut cracks Booger with a big right hand but Booger just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Booger regains half guard there - taking advantage of Uppercut's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Booger regains full guard. Nicely done.
Booger is looking for a triangle here but Uppercut uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Uppercut is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Booger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Uppercut lands a few punches from side control.
Uppercut advances to mount.
Uppercut trying to control but Booger is having none of it.
Uppercut in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Booger bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Booger tries to free his leg and advance position but Uppercut is retaining full guard.
Uppercut bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Booger's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Booger is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Booger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uppercut swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Booger trying to control but Uppercut is working from the bottom.
Booger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Uppercut manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Uppercut trying to control but Booger is having none of it.
Uppercut landing shots from mount.
Uppercut trying to control but Booger is having none of it.
Booger regains half guard.
Uppercut is pressing down on Booger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Booger is holding on for now.
Booger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Booger is trying to control but can't.
Booger tries to roll over but Uppercut keeps him under control.
Uppercut thows a huge punch but Booger dodges it nicely.
Uppercut is thwarting Booger's attempts to control the position.
Booger looking for submissions off his back.
Booger is breathing heavily.
Uppercut missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Uppercut lands a nice short elbow.
Uppercut blocks the strikes from Booger.
The fighters are battling for position here. Booger manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Uppercut trying to control but Booger is working from the bottom.
Booger wants to sweep here but Uppercut controlling him for the moment.
Uppercut advances to half guard.
Uppercut is looking for a kimura here.
Uppercut sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Booger defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Booger gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Uppercut dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lance Uppercut's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Uppercut. Booger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uppercut closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Booger is trying to get back to half guard.
Booger managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Uppercut.
Uppercut is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Booger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Uppercut working the ground and pound from side control.
Uppercut scores with a couple of short elbows.
Uppercut lands a few punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uppercut cracks Booger with a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booger is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Booger manages to get to full guard.
Uppercut loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Uppercut in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Uppercut postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Uppercut trying to control the position from guard on top but Booger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uppercut is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Booger is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Uppercut got a little sloppy there for a moment and Booger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Uppercut has managed to get both his arms back between Booger's legs - danger averted.
Uppercut won't allow Booger to sweep him here.
Booger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Booger has an active guard here but Uppercut has managed to pass into half guard.
Uppercut wants to take a breather but Booger is having none of it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Uppercut connects with a nice short shot to Booger's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Booger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Uppercut throwing shots but Booger is blocking nicely.
Uppercut working over Booger with some ground and pound. Booger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Uppercut working over Booger with some ground and pound. Booger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booger wants to control but Uppercut is keeping busy.
Uppercut prevents Booger from improving his position.
Booger is controlling Uppercut's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Uppercut trying to control from half guard but Booger is working away.
Nice strikes from Uppercut there.
Booger is trying to get back to full guard.
Booger looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Booger is looking to improve his position.
Uppercut is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Booger sees it coming and defends easily.
Booger tries to roll over but Uppercut keeps him under control.
Uppercut slips a nice elbow through Booger's hands, connecting with Booger's forehead.
Booger is refusing to be controlled, as Uppercut sits in half guard.
Booger is looking for a sweep. Uppercut is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Uppercut trying to mount his opponent but Booger defends it.
Uppercut looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Booger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Uppercut is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Booger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Uppercut won't allow Booger to sweep him here.
Booger can't keep his opponent in guard - Uppercut advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Uppercut trying to control the action but Booger is working from the bottom.
Booger looking for submissions off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Uppercut looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Booger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Uppercut wants to pass the guard but Booger is defending well.
Booger tries to get to full guard but Uppercut has control of the leg.
Booger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uppercut looking to pass the guard.
Uppercut is working hard here to advance position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Booger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Booger wants to sweep here but Uppercut controlling him for the moment.
Uppercut is pushing down on Booger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Booger is fighting to maintain full guard but Uppercut has managed to sneak the leg through.
Booger tries to get to full guard but Uppercut has control of the leg.
Uppercut is pressing down on Booger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Booger is holding on for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Booger gets back to full guard.
Booger keeping moving, preventing Uppercut from controlling successfully.
Uppercut won't allow Booger to get back to his feet.
Booger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Uppercut drops back looking for a leg! Booger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Booger manages to kick Uppercut off! Uppercut jumps back into Booger's guard.
Booger looking for subs off his back but Uppercut has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Uppercut wants to lay and pray for a moment but Booger keeps working.
Booger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chris Booger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uppercut looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Booger wants to control but Uppercut is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Uppercut is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Uppercut scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Uppercut showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Uppercut, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Lance Uppercut!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Lance Uppercut!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Lance Uppercut!
Lance Uppercut wins by unanimous decision!
Lance Uppercut retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Lance Uppercut thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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