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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tetsuzan Yamashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Prezime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tetsuzan Yamashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mario Prezime!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamashi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Prezime's guard.
Yamashi wants to control from the top but Prezime keeps moving.
Prezime tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yamashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prezime is keeping the position for now.
Yamashi won't allow Prezime to sweep him here.
Yamashi 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.
Yamashi won't allow Prezime to sweep him here.
Prezime is looking to stand up but Yamashi isn't so interested in that idea.
Prezime trying to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Prezime.
Prezime looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Yamashi is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prezime goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Yamashi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Prezime's guard! Nice work there by Yamashi!
Prezime looking for subs off his back but Yamashi has passed one foot through into half guard.
Prezime tries to get to full guard but Yamashi has control of the leg.
Yamashi is looking for a kimura but Prezime is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yamashi to get the leverage.
Yamashi is breathing heavily.
Yamashi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Prezime tries to hold on but Yamashi pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prezime keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Prezime is just holding on here. Yamashi manages to take his back.
Prezime tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Yamashi has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Prezime is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tetsuzan Yamashi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takanori Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Veneracion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veneracion is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by faint. Karl Veneracion has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takanori Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Veneracion!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Gomi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Veneracion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gomi tries to close the distance and clinch but Veneracion swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gomi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Veneracion is pressed up against the cage. Gomi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Veneracion down to the mat. Veneracion avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Veneracion shoots in for a takedown but Gomi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gomi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Veneracion fails with a takedown attempt.
Takanori Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Veneracion.
Veneracion tries to clinch there but Gomi circles away.
Gomi clinches but Veneracion breaks the clinch
letting Veneracion counter with a right hand.
Gomi tries to clinch but Veneracion moves away
and Veneracion counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Veneracion.
Veneracion scoring with some ground and pound.
Veneracion scoring with some ground and pound.
Veneracion working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gomi's head.
Veneracion trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Veneracion 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.
Veneracion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Veneracion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi is looking to stand up but Veneracion isn't so interested in that idea.
Gomi trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Gomi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Veneracion is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Veneracion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gomi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Veneracion kicks Gomi off and gets back to his feet.
Gomi misses with a series of wild punches.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Veneracion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi is trying to get back to half guard.
Gomi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Veneracion on the ground.
Veneracion landing a few strikes.
Veneracion is chipping away with strikes.
Gomi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Veneracion thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Veneracion looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gomi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Veneracion's best efforts.
Gomi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gomi wants to get back to his feet but Veneracion is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Veneracion stands up over Gomi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gomi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gomi tries to get out of the position.
Veneracion is pushing down on Gomi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gomi is fighting to maintain full guard but Veneracion has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi has hold of Veneracion's hands but Veneracion slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Veneracion trying to control from half guard but Gomi is working away.
Veneracion not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gomi wants to get back to his feet.
Veneracion is keen to just control but Gomi is a slippery customer.
Gomi manages to get to full guard.
Veneracion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Veneracion won't allow Gomi to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gomi tries to clinch up but Veneracion circles away and keeps his distance.
Gomi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Veneracion is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Gomi is tapping! Great win for Veneracion!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Karl Veneracion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darnell Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinji Kurokami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurokami is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hekireki. Shinji Kurokami has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Darnell Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinji Kurokami!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Jefferson misses.
Jefferson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kurokami paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jefferson gets caught flat footed, as Kurokami shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kurokami preventing the sweep.
Jefferson wants to stand and escape but Kurokami is having none of it.
Jefferson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jefferson, not yet.
Jefferson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jefferson is working hard here to advance position.
Kurokami seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jefferson tries to clinch there but Kurokami circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kurokami sprawls well initially but Jefferson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kurokami has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jefferson is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jefferson is looking for a kimura but Kurokami is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jefferson to get the leverage.
Jefferson wants to advance to full mount but Kurokami doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jefferson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kurokami is keeping the position for now.
Jefferson thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jefferson trying to control but Kurokami is working from the bottom.
Kurokami looking for a guillotine here but Jefferson defends easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jefferson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jefferson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kurokami.
Kurokami tries for a takedown but Jefferson circles away easily
and Jefferson counters with a shoot takedown. Kurokami fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurokami is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kurokami trying to keep a closed guard but Jefferson is proving a slippery customer.
Kurokami kicks Jefferson off and gets to his feet.
Jefferson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kurokami doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jefferson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jefferson trying to mount his opponent but Kurokami defends it.
Kurokami is looking to control Jefferson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kurokami avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kurokami defending well though.
Jefferson is trying to control the action in half guard but Kurokami is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kurokami controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jefferson wants to pass to mount but Kurokami is defending the position.
Kurokami is looking to control Jefferson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kurokami avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Jefferson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kurokami with a poor takedown
and Jefferson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jefferson.
Jefferson trying to control but Kurokami is working from the bottom.
Jefferson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jefferson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kurokami is trying to keep Jefferson in close.
Kurokami is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jefferson passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurokami is not content to let Jefferson control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jefferson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kurokami fails with the takedown
and Jefferson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jefferson cracks Kurokami with a solid left hand.
Jefferson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kurokami utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson stands and throws Kurokami's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jefferson is putting a hurting on Kurokami here, landing some big shots from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kurokami stops Jefferson from passing to mount.
Jefferson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kurokami really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jefferson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kurokami is looking to reverse the position.
Jefferson cracks Kurokami with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jefferson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jefferson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurokami is looking to regain half guard here but Jefferson keeps moving and retains side control.
Kurokami is not content to let Jefferson control the position.
Kurokami wants to get back to his feet but Jefferson drags him back down.
Jefferson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurokami keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jefferson swings around for an armbar but Kurokami sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jefferson's guard.
Kurokami decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jefferson tries to close the distance and clinch but Kurokami swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kurokami misses with a takedown
and Jefferson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Darnell Jefferson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinji Kurokami.
Jefferson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kurokami wants to get back to his feet but Jefferson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kurokami utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Jefferson dominated that second round.
That's time! Jefferson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kurokami avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kurokami doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Jefferson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jefferson shoots and misses
and Kurokami counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jefferson keeping moving, preventing Kurokami from controlling successfully.
Jefferson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kurokami doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Jefferson is tightening it up a little... Kurokami has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kurokami reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kurokami taps out! nice BJJ there by Jefferson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Darnell Jefferson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between cross lindland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fleischkaes Aktion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, cross lindland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fleischkaes Aktion!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aktion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aktion wants it to stay on the feet.
Aktion stuffs the takedown attempt from lindland. lindland gets slowly back to his feet.
Aktion throws a head kick but lindland moves out of range.
Aktion throws a sloppy head kick and lindland moves out of range easily.
lindland closes the distance and clinches up with Aktion, looking for a takedown. lindland pushes Aktion against the cage but Aktion circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for cross lindland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
lindland looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
lindland shoots in but no luck this time.
Aktion connects with a high kick.
It looks like cross lindland has been cut.
lindland fails to land the takedown.
lindland scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
lindland tries to move to mount but Aktion blocks the move with his legs.
Aktion is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
lindland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
lindland looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
lindland is breathing heavily.
Aktion throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
lindland takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aktion throws a head kick that half lands.
Aktion throws a right hand that lindland ducks under and follows up with a left that lindland also avoids with ease.
lindland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
lindland takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aktion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
lindland tries to close the distance and clinch but Aktion swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aktion stuffs the takedown.
lindland fails with a takedown attempt.
A solid body kick from Aktion.
lindland on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aktion. Aktion obviously looking to wear him down.
Aktion scores with a head kick.
Fleischkaes Aktion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
lindland closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aktion circles away.
lindland tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aktion throws a sloppy head kick and lindland moves out of range easily.
Aktion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract lindland.
Aktion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aktion throws a series of punches but lindland moves out of range.
lindland misses with a shot to the body
and Aktion counters with a good, hard body kick but lindland shrugs it off.
lindland shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Aktion is trying to stand.
lindland slows the pace down in half guard.
lindland is trying for a kimura here. Aktion looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! lindland wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). cross lindland!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximilian Percello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maximilian Percello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thiago Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Percello defends it nicely.
Nice jab there from Mendes.
Percello tries to bum rush Mendes with a series of wild strikes but Mendes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Mendes does no damage.
Percello scores with a decent looking hook.
Percello tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mendes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mendes slips a jab and a cross from Percello.
Percello throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mendes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Percello pushes Mendes off looking to stand but Mendes dives back in and keeps control.
Mendes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mendes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mendes is just content to waste time from the top position. Percello takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Percello really is a fat lump.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Percello has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Percello has Mendes up against the cage in a clinch.
Percello breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Percello clinches up with Mendes and pushes him back against the cage.
Mendes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Percello has Mendes pressed against the cage, preventing Mendes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mendes tries to break free but Percello pushes him back against the cage.
Percello wants to get back to striking at distance but Mendes won't allow it.
Percello escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mendes just misses with a punch to the body.
Percello throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mendes throws a series of punches but Percello avoids them all with ease.
Percello moves into range and clinches up with Mendes.
Percello has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mendes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Percello breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes misses the jab.
A combination from Percello does no damage.
Percello instigates a clinch.
Mendes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Percello leaning against his opponent.
Percello wants the takedown. Mendes is fighting it off but Percello persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mendes's guard against the cage.
Percello is fighting to break Mendes's control of his arms but Mendes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mendes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Percello's guard.
Percello wants to stand and escape but Mendes is having none of it.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Percello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Percello kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mendes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Percello is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Percello is looking for a triangle but Mendes pushes his legs off easily.
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Percello is keeping the position.
Mendes trying to control but Percello is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A big right from Mendes misses.
Percello gets a takedown into half guard.
Mendes wants to control but Percello is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Percello wants to stand up but Mendes manages to regain full guard.
Percello postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mendes is trying to keep Percello in close.
Percello looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Percello missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A telegraphed right hand from Mendes misses the target.
Percello misses with a two punch combination.
Mendes blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Percello throws a right hand that Mendes ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendes also avoids with ease.
Mendes takes a swing at Percello's ribcage but misses.
Mendes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Percello finds it's way round the side to connect with Mendes's head.
Percello tries to clinch but Mendes moves out of range.
Mendes misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximilian Percello dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mendes.
Percello moves into range and clinches up with Mendes.
Percello breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Percello looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mendes walks into a straight right hand from Percello.
Mendes fails to land the takedown.
Mendes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Percello misses with a few strikes there.
Percello swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mendes misses with a hook.
Percello keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mendes takes one to the chin there.
Percello slips under a jab from Mendes.
Percello gets a takedown into half guard.
Percello is looking to advance position but Mendes won't allow it.
Percello uses his free foot to push down on Mendes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mendes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes is trying to escape the mount.
Percello lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
BOOM! Percello connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mendes is working to get back to half guard.
Percello working the ground and pound effectively.
Mendes is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Percello! Mendes is hurt baaadly! Percello is firing away with more strikes - Mendes is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Maximilian Percello!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marques Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Payne Inflikta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Daylight. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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265 lbs
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21
265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marques Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Payne Inflikta!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inflikta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Inflikta won't allow it.
Jackson has clasped his hands together around Inflikta's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jackson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Inflikta looks gassed!
Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Inflikta to see if he's OK.
Jackson stands up.
Jackson pushes Inflikta up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson decides to pull guard.
Jackson seems keen to control Inflikta's posture.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson kicks Inflikta off and gets to his feet.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Inflikta blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson clinches up with Inflikta and pushes him back against the cage.
Inflikta tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Inflikta pulls guard effortlessly.
Jackson gets to his feet - Inflikta follows without any prompting.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Inflikta.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Inflikta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Marques Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Payne Inflikta.
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inflikta being controlled against the cage.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Inflikta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson digs a good hook to Inflikta's body.
Marques Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Inflikta.
Inflikta avoids a kick to the body.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Inflikta backpedaling.
It looks like Payne Inflikta has been cut.
Inflikta shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jackson clinches.
Jackson drags the fight down to the ground.
Jackson pushes Inflikta off and gets back to his feet.
Jackson clinches up with Inflikta and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jackson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Inflikta's brow.
Inflikta fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jackson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Inflikta throws and elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Inflikta's guard. Nice move by Jackson!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Inflikta keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Horrible takedown by Inflikta or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson wants to break free but Inflikta has control.
Inflikta tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson pulls guard.
Infliktais looking to pass into half guard but Jackson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jackson is in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Inflikta has wrist control.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Inflikta has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marques Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Payne Inflikta's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Inflikta is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Inflikta's hands, connecting with Inflikta's forehead.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
It looks like Jackson is going to stand back up.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Inflikta defending well.
Inflikta actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Inflikta to get to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inflikta doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Inflikta backwards.
Inflikta can't break the clinch.
Jackson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Inflikta regains guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Inflikta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson trying to control but Inflikta is working from the bottom.
Inflikta trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Inflikta tries to strike from the bottom.
Jackson stands up and waves to Inflikta to follow him.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Inflikta misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Inflikta has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marques Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Payne Inflikta.
Inflikta tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Inflikta successfully pulls guard.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Inflikta has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is in close to Inflikta's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Inflikta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Inflikta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Inflikta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Inflikta trying to control the position.
Jackson gets to his feet. Inflikta looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Inflikta has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Inflikta's guard now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Inflikta is retaining full guard.
Inflikta trying to control the position.
Inflikta working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Inflikta trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Inflikta is working an open guard so Jackson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson instigates a clinch.
Inflikta jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Inflikta around his waist. Inflikta gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marques Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Payne Inflikta's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Inflikta blocks the body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Inflikta.
Jackson throws a front kick aimed at Inflikta's knee but Inflikta avoids it well.
Inflikta takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson scores with a takedown into Inflikta's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inflikta controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Inflikta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Inflikta looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inflikta keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Inflikta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Inflikta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Inflikta thinking.
Jackson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Inflikta manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jackson wants to get up but he can't break Inflikta's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Inflikta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Inflikta can do to turn this around?
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Inflikta has wrist control.
Jackson wanted to stand there but Inflikta had control of the position.
Marques Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson is working Inflikta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inflikta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson stands up from Inflikta's guard - Jackson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Inflikta with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters by clinching up.
Marques Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Payne Inflikta.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson instigates a clinch.
A short left from Jackson.
Inflikta fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Inflikta has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jackson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jackson has Inflikta pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jackson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Inflikta tumbling to the mat - Jackson dives into Inflikta's guard.
Payne Inflikta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson tries to stand but Inflikta is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inflikta wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson chips away with some ground and pound.
Inflikta keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Inflikta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Inflikta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marques Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marques Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Lase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allan Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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300 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Lase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Allan Key!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Key avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Key keeps the fight on the outside.
Key tries for a takedown but Lase sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Key shoots for a double leg takedown but Lase sprawls well. He's pushed Key's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Key fails to land the takedown.
Tony Lase has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allan Key.
Key is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lase sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lase lands a big head kick that sends Key tumbling to the mat! Lase takes a step backwards and waves Key back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Allan Key has been cut.
Key is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lase sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Key looks gassed!
Lase drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Key right on the button. Key goes down! Lase follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Lase gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Lase!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kinjo Sasake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodel Hiligaynon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodel Hiligaynon will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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141 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kinjo Sasake!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rodel Hiligaynon!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sasake fails with the takedown.
Good leg kick by Hiligaynon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sasake keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sasake shoots in but no luck this time.
Sasake takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Kinjo Sasake has been cut.
Hiligaynon throws the kick towards the body but Sasake avoids it.
Sasake fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kinjo Sasake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiligaynon is looking to slow Sasake down with leg kicks.
Sasake scores a takedown into full mount!
Sasake working for a submission but Hiligaynon is keeping him at bay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiligaynon tries to hold on but Sasake postures up.
Hiligaynon is trying to escape the mount.
Sasake working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sasake scoring with strikes but Hiligaynon is staying in there.
Sasake throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiligaynon is desperately trying to improve his position but Sasake has a good base and remains in mount.
Sasake wants to finish this one by submission but Hiligaynon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sasake.
Hiligaynon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sasake cracks Hiligaynon with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sasake trying to control but Hiligaynon is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sasake is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hiligaynon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hiligaynon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sasake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hiligaynon wants to hold on but Sasake pushes him away.
Hiligaynon is squirming around, avoiding Sasake's attempts to control the action.
Hiligaynon is looking to get to half guard.
Hiligaynon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasake misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hiligaynon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hiligaynon tries to reverse the position but Sasake maintains control.
Sasake postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hiligaynon looks a forlorn figure.
Hiligaynon is desperately trying to improve his position but Sasake has a good base and remains in mount.
Hiligaynon tries to hold on but Sasake pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sasake thowing shots but they're missing.
Sasake controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sasake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sasake working for a submission but Hiligaynon is keeping him at bay.
Sasake jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hiligaynon is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hiligaynon and Sasake has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sasake trying to control the position but Hiligaynon is working away.
Hiligaynon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kinjo Sasake will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kinjo Sasake's cut.
That's time! Sasake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sasake shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hiligaynon as he avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hiligaynon.
Sasake shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hiligaynon as he avoids it easily.
Hiligaynon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hiligaynon tries a head kick but it misses.
Hiligaynon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hiligaynon scoring well with a low kick there.
Hiligaynon 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.
Rodel Hiligaynon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Hiligaynon.
Sasake avoids the head kick by Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon throws a low kick, looking for Sasake's leg but Sasake calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiligaynon leaves Sasake with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kinjo Sasake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sasake.
Hiligaynon lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hiligaynon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rodel Hiligaynon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hiligaynon feints and then cracks Sasake's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sasake down.
Sasake checks a low kick from Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon lands a head kick. Sasake smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hiligaynon moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hiligaynon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon throws a low kick but Sasake avoids it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hiligaynon - that will leave a mark!
Sasake checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hiligaynon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sasake.
Sasake takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hiligaynon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon feints and then cracks Sasake's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sasake down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon is looking to chop away at Sasake's legs.
Hiligaynon misses with a low kick.
Rodel Hiligaynon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hiligaynon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sasake if he has to take too many more of those.
Hiligaynon throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice body kick from Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hiligaynon tries to score with a low kick but Sasake moves his leg out of the way.
Hiligaynon throws a chopping leg kick but Sasake manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hiligaynon tries to work over Sasake's front leg with a kick but Sasake checks it.
Hiligaynon throws a push kick but Sasake slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon throws a solid leg kick but Sasake takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sasake.
Hiligaynon throws a leg kick that misses.
Hiligaynon misses with a leg kick.
Hiligaynon scores with a spinning back kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiligaynon throws a nice inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sasake checks a leg kick nicely.
Sasake stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hiligaynon.
Sasake takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodel Hiligaynon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kinjo Sasake's cut.
That's time! Sasake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hiligaynon fakes the leg kick and cracks Sasake in the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hiligaynon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sasake has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sasake and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hiligaynon scoring well with a low kick there.
Hiligaynon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hiligaynon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sasake closes the distance and clinches up with Hiligaynon, looking for a takedown. Sasake pushes Hiligaynon against the cage but Hiligaynon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sasake checks a low kick from Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon connects with a solid leg kick.
Sasake throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hiligaynon's waist but Hiligaynon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sasake off to one side.
Hiligaynon tries to land a leg kick but Sasake saw it coming and moves away.
Sasake on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hiligaynon. Hiligaynon obviously looking to wear him down.
Hiligaynon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasake takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hiligaynon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hiligaynon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hiligaynon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sasake.
Hiligaynon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sasake is out of range and Hiligaynon settles back down.
Hiligaynon tries a head kick but it misses.
Hiligaynon stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kinjo Sasake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiligaynon tries to land a leg kick but Sasake saw it coming and moves away.
Sasake is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hiligaynon misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasake misses with a takedown attempt - Hiligaynon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hiligaynon scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hiligaynon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping body kick lands there for Hiligaynon.
Sasake checks a leg kick.
Sasake will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Horrible takedown by Sasake or perhaps it was just good defense by Hiligaynon which made him look bad.
Hiligaynon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hiligaynon throws a front kick that sends Sasake stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasake looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hiligaynon is fending him off so far but Sasake persists. Nope, Hiligaynon circles away and we're back to standing.
Hiligaynon motions for Sasake to come forward. Hiligaynon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hiligaynon throws a leg kick but Sasake moved away.
Hiligaynon tried to score with a low kick but Sasake checks it.
Hiligaynon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sasake's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hiligaynon, right into the meat.
Sasake shoots in for a double leg but Hiligaynon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hiligaynon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sasake blocks the body kick.
Hiligaynon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasake stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon misses with a low kick.
Hiligaynon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hiligaynon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hiligaynon scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Hiligaynon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hiligaynon wants to land a leg kick but Sasake is out of range.
Nice body kick from Hiligaynon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hiligaynon scoring well with a low kick there.
Hiligaynon thumps Sasake with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodel Hiligaynon really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kinjo Sasake's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sasake chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hiligaynon can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick lands from Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hiligaynon cracks the inside of Sasake's front leg.
Sasake on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hiligaynon. Hiligaynon obviously looking to wear him down.
Hiligaynon lands with a kick to the temple. Sasake shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
Hiligaynon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sasake checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hiligaynon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sasake.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hiligaynon tries a head kick but it misses.
Hiligaynon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sasake checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiligaynon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hiligaynon throws a leg kick but Sasake sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sasake throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hiligaynon's waist but Hiligaynon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sasake off to one side.
Hiligaynon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sasake's sensitive parts.
Some bone on bone action there as Sasake checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon misses with a low kick as Sasake jumps back.
Sasake drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hiligaynon looking for a sweep. Not yet Hiligaynon, not yet.
Hiligaynon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sasake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon pulls Sasake in close to prevent any damage.
Hiligaynon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sasake controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hiligaynon trying to keep a closed guard but Sasake is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hiligaynon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hiligaynon misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasake will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hiligaynon throws a head kick that Sasake semi-blocks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sasake checks a leg kick.
Hiligaynon wants to land a leg kick but Sasake is out of range.
Hiligaynon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sasake's sensitive parts.
Sasake changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hiligaynon tries to avoid it but Sasake manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hiligaynon to the ground. Hiligaynon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kinjo Sasake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sasake shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hiligaynon as he jumps to the side.
Hiligaynon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sasake is out of range.
Sasake gets the takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon struggling a bit here.
Sasake is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hiligaynon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hiligaynon is trying to control Sasake's posture but Sasake avoids it.
Sasake tries to move to mount but Hiligaynon blocks the move with his legs.
Hiligaynon is trying to control Sasake's posture but Sasake avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hiligaynon is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodel Hiligaynon dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kinjo Sasake's cut.
That's time! Sasake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Hiligaynon. No joy for Sasake on that attempt.
Hiligaynon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hiligaynon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A bone on bone clash there as Sasake blocks the leg kick.
Sasake closes the distance and clinches up with Hiligaynon, looking for a takedown. Sasake pushes Hiligaynon against the cage but Hiligaynon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sasake checks a leg kick nicely.
Hiligaynon throws a solid leg kick but Sasake takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hiligaynon.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon throws a solid leg kick but Sasake takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiligaynon lands a head kick!
Sasake drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sasake trying to control but Hiligaynon is working from the bottom.
Hiligaynon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sasake trying to control but Hiligaynon is working from the bottom.
Hiligaynon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sasake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon keeping moving, preventing Sasake from controlling successfully.
Sasake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hiligaynon is keeping the position for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hiligaynon misses with a low kick.
Hiligaynon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Hiligaynon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hiligaynon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sasake has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kinjo Sasake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sasake takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasake dives in and grabs Hiligaynon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hiligaynon pushes down on Sasake's head and hops out.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hiligaynon, right into the meat.
Hiligaynon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hiligaynon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sasake. That did some damage!
Hiligaynon scores with a nice body kick.
Hiligaynon delivers a nice body kick.
Hiligaynon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Hiligaynon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hiligaynon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sasake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Hiligaynon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hiligaynon.
Sasake on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hiligaynon. Hiligaynon obviously looking to wear him down.
Hiligaynon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sasake takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hiligaynon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sasake checks it well.
Kinjo Sasake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An inside leg kick lands from Hiligaynon.
Rodel Hiligaynon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon feints and then cracks Sasake's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sasake down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodel Hiligaynon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hiligaynon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 44:49
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 44:49
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 44:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodel Hiligaynon!
Rodel Hiligaynon is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson has chosen Fat by Weird Al as his entrance music. Roy Nelson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roy Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson connects with a looping right hand.
Mir throws a jab when Nelson was well out of range.
A jab from Nelson misses.
Nice defenses there by Mir.
Mir throws a right hand that Nelson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nelson also avoids with ease.
Mir stuffs the takedown attempt from Nelson. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet.
Nelson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mir is just out of range.
Mir stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mir wants it to stay on the feet.
Mir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nelson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson misses with a two punch combination.
Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nelson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mir is just out of range.
Mir misses with a two punch combination.
Frank Mir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nelson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nelson pulls his head out easily.
Mir actively working from the bottom here.
Nelson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nelson throwing shots but Mir is blocking nicely.
Nelson winds up and cracks Mir with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nelson pulls his head out easily.
Nelson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nelson is trying to work for a kimura but Mir is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nelson drops an elbow to the side of Mir's head.
Nelson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mir actively working from the bottom here.
Nelson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir wants to get back to full guard.
Nelson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mir does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nelson seems to be working for a kimura but Mir defends the submission attempt.
Nelson 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.
Nelson looks gassed!
Nelson wants to control but Mir is keeping him busy.
Nelson 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.
Mir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson content to control rather than advance.
Mir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nelson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mir defends it well.
Mir wants to improve his position but Nelson is controlling well.
Mir actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nelson misses the shot to the body.
Roy Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mir looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mir is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nelson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nelson wants to pass to mount but Mir is defending the position.
Mir is not content to let Nelson control the position.
Nelson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mir is refusing to be controlled, as Nelson sits in half guard.
Mir tries to get to full guard but Nelson has control of the leg.
Mir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Nelson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nelson looks to land a left hand but Mir moved out of range nicely.
Mir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nelson.
Nelson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mir counters with a one-two to the body.
Nelson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nelson takes a swing at Mir's ribcage but misses.
Mir falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nelson counters with a stiff right hand.
Nelson misses with a looping left.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Mir rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nelson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nelson.
Mir moves out of range of the body kick from Nelson.
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mir defending well as Nelson loads up on a big left hand.
Nelson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Roy Nelson has been cut.
Mir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nelson.
Nelson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mir.
Mir ducks under a wild hook from Nelson.
Mir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nelson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nelson counters with a straight right hand.
Mir stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Nelson misses the target.
A shot to the body from Nelson misses
letting Mir counter with a right hand.
Mir throws a series of punches but Nelson avoids them all with ease.
Mir will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nelson takes a swing at Mir's ribcage but misses.
Mir is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nelson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mir tries to avoid it but Nelson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mir to the ground. Mir escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Frank Mir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Nelson.
Nelson lands a jab-cross combination.
Mir with a hook.
Mir lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nelson circles away quickly and effectively.
Nelson misses the shot to the body.
Frank Mir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nelson.
Nelson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mir.
Mir lands a lovely overhand right.
Nelson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mir tries to avoid it but Nelson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mir to the ground. Mir escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir swinging wildly here.
Nelson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mir counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mir stalks Nelson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nelson's face. Nelson staggers backwards, shaken.
Mir scores with a one two! Nelson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That has opened up Roy Nelson's cut even more.
Mir looks to land a combination but Nelson avoids it well.
Mir throws a right hand that Nelson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nelson also avoids with ease.
Nelson throws the left hand but Mir avoids the punch easily.
Nelson misses with a looping right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson misses the jab.
Nice body punch from Nelson.
A jab from Nelson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Mir dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roy Nelson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mir throws a series of punches but Nelson avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Nelson misses.
Nice body punch from Nelson.
Nelson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nelson misses with an uppercut. Mir saw that one coming.
Nelson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frank Mir is winning the standup battle so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nelson.
Nelson throws the left hand but Mir avoids the punch easily.
Mir throws a series of punches but Nelson avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nelson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mir counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir swinging wildly here.
Mir misses with a combination
and Nelson counters with a straight right hand.
Mir looks to land a combination but Nelson avoids it well.
Nelson lands a jab-cross combination.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mir but Mir pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mir swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
Mir lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nelson circles away quickly and effectively.
Nelson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nelson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mir counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nelson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mir ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nelson misses with a jab to the body
and Mir counters with a left and a right that stings Nelson.
Nelson lands with a right hand.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nelson throws an overhand right that lands on Mir's shoulder, as Mir tries to avoid the shot.
Mir swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nelson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mir is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir avoids the body shot from Nelson.
Nelson scores with a nice strike.
Mir throws a nice looking combination but Nelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Nelson as he connects with a hook.
Nelson thuds a left hand into Mir's body.
Mir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nelson.
Nelson dodges the punch combination from Mir.
Nelson scores with a jab.
Mir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nelson throws a jab but it's blocked by Mir.
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Frank Mir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Nelson.
Nelson dodges the punch combination from Mir.
Nelson scores with a shot to the body.
Mir throws a series of punches but Nelson moves out of range.
Mir falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nelson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nelson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nelson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mir momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roy Nelson.
I think Nelson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Nelson!
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