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UFL 11: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peace Braquis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bozidar Hofman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Braquis comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peace Braquis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Bozidar Hofman!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hofman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hofman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for Braquis with that takedown attempt.
Bozidar Hofman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Braquis shoots in and gets a takedown into Hofman's guard.
Hofman will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Braquis tries to free his leg and advance position but Hofman is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braquis distracts Hofman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hofman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hofman looking to control.
Hofman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Braquis trying to control here.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hofman has eaten all the pies!
Hofman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braquis is trying to maintain the position but Hofman is very close to passing his half guard.
Hofman is looking to take a break and control but Braquis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hofman trying to control from Braquis's half guard. Braquis has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hofman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Braquis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hofman defends well.
Hofman is looking to work some ground and pound but Braquis has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hofman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Braquis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hofman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hofman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hofman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Braquis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hofman, into his guard.
Braquis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hofman being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hofman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Braquis drops back looking for a leg! Hofman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hofman manages to kick Braquis off! Braquis jumps back into Hofman's guard.
Braquis trying to control but Hofman is working from the bottom.
Hofman keeping full guard, as Braquis tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hofman keeping moving, preventing Braquis from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Peace Braquis wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hofman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Braquis counters with a head kick. That will keep Hofman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hofman shoots in looking for a takedown but Braquis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hofman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Braquis dives in and scores a takedown into Hofman's guard.
Hofman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Braquis lands a couple of digs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Braquis is pushing down on Hofman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hofman is fighting to maintain full guard but Braquis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Braquis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hofman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peace Braquis dominated that round.
That's time! Braquis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Braquis fails with the takedown.
Hofman misses with a takedown attempt - Braquis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Braquis 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.
Hofman wants to stand but Braquis is controlling the position.
Hofman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hofman is looking for a triangle but Braquis pushes his legs off easily.
Braquis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Braquis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Braquis stays in close to Hofman's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braquis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hofman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hofman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hofman is breathing heavily.
Braquis postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hofman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Braquis, into his guard.
Hofman won't allow Braquis to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braquis trying to keep a closed guard but Hofman is proving a slippery customer.
Braquis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hofman!
Hofman is just holding on here. Braquis manages to take his back.
Hofman is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Braquis gets his way!
Braquis is persistently looking for the submission but Hofman is defending it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hofman is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Braquis misses with a punch to the head.
Braquis is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Braquis missing with punches from the back.
Hofman wants to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braquis throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Braquis patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Braquis is not going to allow Hofman to sit and survive in this position.
Braquis working for a choke but Hofman is defending well.
Hofman is keeping busy.
Hofman rolls, trying to escape but Braquis keeps control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Braquis lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Braquis trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hofman doesn't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peace Braquis dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Braquis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hofman tries to clinch up
and Braquis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hofman's guard.
Braquis postures up in Hofman's guard and throws a big left but Hofman blocks it.
Braquis trying to move into half guard but instead Hofman has managed to sweep!
Hofman stopping the sweep attempt from Braquis.
Hofman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Braquis is proving hard to escape from.
Hofman postures up in Braquis's guard and throws a big left but Braquis blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braquis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Braquis keeping moving, preventing Hofman from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braquis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hofman manages to get himself to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Braquis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Braquis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Braquis trying to control the position from guard on top but Hofman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braquis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hofman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hofman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hofman closes the distance and clinches.
Braquis jumps guard but Hofman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hofman tries to pull guard but Braquis won't allow it.
Braquis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hofman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Braquis is fending him off so far but Hofman persists. Nope, Braquis circles away and we're back to standing.
Hofman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Hofman misses with a body kick.
Hofman moves to clinch but Braquis breaks away
and Braquis counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braquis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hofman avoids it really well and circles away.
Hofman swinging wildly here.
Hofman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Braquis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hofman throws a series of punches but Braquis avoids them all with ease.
Braquis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Braquis passes Hofman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Braquis is pressing down on Hofman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hofman is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braquis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hofman is just riding it out for now. Braquis eventually gives up the hold.
Braquis is taking a breather. Hofman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hofman trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Braquis winds up and cracks Hofman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Braquis wants to free his trapped foot but Hofman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bozidar Hofman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peace Braquis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hofman looking for subs from the bottom but Braquis mounts him!
And that's the end of the fight!
Peace Braquis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Braquis, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peace Braquis!
After winning the bout, Peace Braquis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philip Negan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jejomar Roxas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Philip Negan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jejomar Roxas!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roxas misses with a head kick.
Negan blocks a head kick by Roxas.
Roxas stuns Negan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Roxas.
Negan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Negan instigates a clinch.
Negan has Roxas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Roxas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Negan breaks the clinch.
Roxas throws a series of punches but Negan moves out of range.
Negan shoots in but no luck this time.
Negan tries to clinch there but Roxas circles away.
Negan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roxas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Negan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roxas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roxas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Negan backs up against the cage.
Jejomar Roxas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Roxas as he connects with a hook.
Negan closes the distance but Roxas moves to the side
and Roxas counters with an outside leg kick.
Negan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roxas defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Negan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roxas tries to work over Negan's front leg with a kick but Negan checks it.
Negan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Roxas is defending against the submission attempts here by Negan.
Negan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roxas holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Negan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roxas is just riding it out for now. Negan eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Negan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Negan is looking to take a break and control but Roxas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roxas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Negan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Negan throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Roxas to regain full guard.
Negan 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.
Negan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Negan 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.
Negan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roxas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Negan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Negan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Negan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roxas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Negan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Negan is working hard here to advance position.
Negan postures up and lands a big shot to Roxas's brow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roxas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Roxas has momentary wrist control but Negan slips an elbow through the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Negan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Negan trying to control the position from guard on top but Roxas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Negan throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Negan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Roxas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Negan clinches with his opponent.
Negan drags the fight down to the ground.
Roxas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Negan keeping moving, preventing Roxas from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jejomar Roxas wasn't active enough on the ground.
Roxas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Negan tries to clinch but Roxas moves out of range.
Roxas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Roxas duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Negan has a takedown stuffed.
Roxas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Philip Negan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Negan tries to clinch up.
Negan tries for a takedown but Roxas circles away easily
and Roxas counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Roxas.
Roxas stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Negan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Negan is looking to clinch but Roxas is avoiding it.
Negan throws a series of punches but Roxas avoids them all with ease.
Negan moves in looking to clinch but Roxas pushes him off.
Roxas tests Negan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roxas connects with a leg kick. Negan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Philip Negan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roxas throws out a powerful jab.
Roxas throws a head kick but Negan moves out of range.
Negan wants to clinch.
Negan blocks a head kick by Roxas.
Negan moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roxas throws a head kick that misses.
Roxas stuffs the takedown.
Roxas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Roxas throws a good cross that connects.
Negan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Roxas. That did some damage!
Negan pushes Roxas up against the cage in a clinch.
Roxas tries to pull guard but Negan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roxas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Negan to keep the fight standing.
Negan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Negan looking for a takedown.
Negan trying to control the position but instead, Roxas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Negan into the cage.
Roxas is trying to pull guard but Negan has him pressed against the cage.
Roxas jumps guard but Negan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Negan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Negan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Roxas is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Roxas moves out of range of the body kick from Negan.
Roxas looks to score with a jab to the body but Negan is just out of range.
Roxas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Negan backs up against the cage.
Negan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Negan fails with the takedown.
Roxas lands a high kick!
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roxas throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Philip Negan has been cut.
A punch combination from Roxas misses.
Roxas tries to bum rush Negan with a series of wild strikes but Negan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jejomar Roxas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Philip Negan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Negan shoots for a double leg takedown but Roxas sprawls well. He's pushed Negan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Roxas as Negan shoots in.
Negan wants to clinch.
Negan moves out of range of the body kick.
Roxas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Negan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Negan is defended easily by Roxas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Negan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Negan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Roxas stuffs the takedown.
Roxas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roxas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Negan at a distance.
Roxas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Roxas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Negan's hands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Negan.
Negan tries to move into range but Roxas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Negan fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Negan is defended easily by Roxas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Negan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roxas throws a head kick but Negan moves out of range.
Negan tries to clinch up but Roxas circles away and keeps his distance.
Jejomar Roxas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Negan shoots in for a double leg but Roxas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Roxas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Roxas lands but Negan takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roxas throws a series of punches but Negan avoids them all with ease.
Negan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roxas is fending him off so far but Negan persists. Nope, Roxas circles away and we're back to standing.
Negan shoots in for a double leg but Roxas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters circling a little - Roxas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Roxas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Negan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Roxas. That one must have hurt.
Negan wants to clinch up but Roxas keeps it at a distance.
Roxas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Roxas scores with a three punch combo!
Roxas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Negan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roxas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roxas connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Negan is looking to clinch.
Roxas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Negan in his tracks.
Roxas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Roxas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Roxas throws a head kick but Negan moves out of range.
Negan darts in trying to clinch
and Roxas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Negan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Negan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roxas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Negan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Negan is trying to work for a kimura but Roxas is defending well.
Negan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roxas is refusing to be controlled, as Negan sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jejomar Roxas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Roxas 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jejomar Roxas!
Jejomar Roxas bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Red Goose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daiki Hitoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Red Goose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daiki Hitoshi!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goose 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.
Hitoshi working for a triangle but Goose defends it easily.
Hitoshi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goose avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goose tries to stand but Hitoshi is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hitoshi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Goose escapes and throws Hitoshi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hitoshi manages to get back to half guard.
Goose 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hitoshi tries to get to full guard but Goose has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goose trying to control from half guard but Hitoshi is working away.
Goose is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hitoshi is just riding it out for now. Goose eventually gives up the hold.
Hitoshi actively working from the bottom here.
Hitoshi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Goose has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goose sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Goose prevents Hitoshi from getting the reversal.
Hitoshi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hitoshi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hitoshi looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitoshi gets full guard.
Goose slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hitoshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goose is one step ahead there.
Goose works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Well, if Goose 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.
Hitoshi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goose pulls his head out easily.
Goose wants to stand but Hitoshi has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Goose wants to control but Hitoshi is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitoshi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hitoshi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hitoshi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goose controls the pace.
Hitoshi is looking for a triangle but Goose pushes his legs off easily.
Hitoshi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Goose has picked Hitoshi up and slammed him! Hitoshi can't keep hold of the triangle and Goose manages to pass to side control!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hitoshi is looking for a sweep.
Goose is chipping away with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goose staying calm.
Hitoshi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Goose connects with a decent elbow.
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 Red Goose will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Goose misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goose wants to clinch
and Hitoshi counters with a nice body shot.
Hitoshi lands a nice hook to Goose's body. Goose takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Goose tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hitoshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hitoshi shoots in and drives through. Goose sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by Goose or perhaps it was just good defense by Hitoshi which made him look bad.
Hitoshi looks for a takedown but Goose sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick misses from Hitoshi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goose tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hitoshi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goose somewhat.
Hitoshi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goose as he avoids it easily.
Red Goose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daiki Hitoshi.
Hitoshi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hitoshi looks for a takedown but Goose sprawls well.
Goose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hitoshi.
Hitoshi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hitoshi swings for the body but Goose moves out of range.
Hitoshi takes a swing at Goose's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goose has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goose tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hitoshi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hitoshi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goose throws a nice looking combination but Hitoshi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hitoshi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Goose swats away the attempt to clinch by Hitoshi.
Hitoshi stuns Goose with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Goose tries to clinch
and Hitoshi counters with a three punch combo that has Goose backing up. Goose nods at Hitoshi to acknowledge the strikes.
Red Goose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goose with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hitoshi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hitoshi wants to pass the guard but Goose is defending well.
Hitoshi 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.
Hitoshi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goose is just riding it out for now. Hitoshi eventually gives up the hold.
Hitoshi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitoshi seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Goose has recovered full guard.
Hitoshi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Goose manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hitoshi has Goose in his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hitoshi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daiki Hitoshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Goose.
Hitoshi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goose wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Hitoshi's face as Goose controls the position.
Hitoshi sneaks back into half guard.
Hitoshi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goose pulls his head out easily.
Goose wants to stand up but Hitoshi has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Goose wants to pass the guard but Hitoshi is defending well.
Hitoshi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hitoshi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Goose jumps into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goose tries to stand but Hitoshi is controlling his head.
Hitoshi tries to bench press Goose off him but Goose keeps the position.
Hitoshi looking for a sweep but Goose has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hitoshi gets back to half guard.
Hitoshi 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.
Hitoshi wants to improve his position but Goose is controlling well.
Goose is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Goose seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Goose slips a nice elbow through Hitoshi's hands, connecting with Hitoshi's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goose with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hitoshi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hitoshi keeping moving, preventing Goose from controlling successfully.
Hitoshi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Goose escapes and throws Hitoshi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hitoshi is looking to regain half guard here but Goose keeps moving and retains side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hitoshi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Goose is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Goose tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hitoshi is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goose controlling from mount.
Hitoshi can't escape the position.
Goose takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hitoshi is squirming around, avoiding Goose's attempts to control the action.
Hitoshi is looking to improve his position but Goose isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goose content just to control the position here.
Hitoshi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goose controlling the pace for now.
Goose punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Red Goose showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goose 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Daiki Hitoshi!
A victorious Daiki Hitoshi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Estefan Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez has chosen Foo Fighters- My Hero as his entrance music. Frank Fernandez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Fernandez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Estefan Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Sanchez tries to land a leg kick but Fernandez saw it coming and moves away.
Sanchez punishes Fernandez's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Fernandez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fernandez blocks a jab.
Fernandez is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
Fernandez blocks a leg kick.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fernandez.
Sanchez lands a slapping body shot.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Fernandez shoots in and drives through. Sanchez sprawls well.
Fernandez moves into the clinch.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Estefan Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez clinches with his opponent.
Fernandez has Sanchez pressed against the cage, preventing Sanchez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez misses with a lunging right hand
and Fernandez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sanchez is looking to control Fernandez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanchez avoid being mounted?
Fernandez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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!
Fernandez is looking for a kimura here.
Fernandez is working for a submission of some sort.
Sanchez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fernandez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
Fernandez has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Sanchez defend it? Fernandez steps over the head and cranks it - Sanchez is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Fernandez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Fernandez!
Frank Fernandez is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tibo Erisson Curtez Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Nate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tibo Erisson Curtez Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tibo Erisson Curtez Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tom Nate!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curtez Silva gets a takedown into half guard.
Nate won't allow Curtez Silva to pass to mount.
Curtez Silva working Nate over with strikes.
Curtez Silva throwing shots but Nate is blocking nicely.
Curtez Silva scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Curtez Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Curtez Silva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nate is looking to get back to is feet but Curtez Silva passes into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curtez Silva cracks Nate with a big right hand but Nate just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtez Silva throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Curtez Silva lands an elbow.
The strikes coming from Curtez Silva are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Check out the look on Curtez Silva's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Curtez Silva cracks Nate with a big elbow.
Curtez Silva works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nate is rocked!
Curtez Silva 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.
Curtez Silva cracks Nate with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nate is still in real trouble! Can Curtez Silva finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtez Silva working the head and body with strikes.
Nate is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Curtez Silva has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee asks Curtez Silva politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Curtez Silva prefers to stall for the moment though.
Nate looks winded!
Curtez Silva scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Nate is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Curtez Silva can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tibo Erisson Curtez Silva!
Tibo Erisson Curtez Silva spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between OmicronPerseiEight OmicronPerseiEight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KangHo Song (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, OmicronPerseiEight OmicronPerseiEight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, KangHo Song!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OmicronPerseiEight closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
OmicronPerseiEight stops Song from getting back to his feet.
OmicronPerseiEight thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Song's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OmicronPerseiEight with the ground and pound but Song uses the opportunity to regain guard.
OmicronPerseiEight prevents Song from getting back to his feet.
OmicronPerseiEight stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Song swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OmicronPerseiEight slips nicely into half guard.
OmicronPerseiEight is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
OmicronPerseiEight seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OmicronPerseiEight is figuring out what he wants to do next.
OmicronPerseiEight wants to stand up but Song is controlling the position.
Song avoiding damage under a succession of punches from OmicronPerseiEight.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Song looks like he's trying to stand up.
OmicronPerseiEight content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OmicronPerseiEight is trying to work for a kimura but Song is defending well.
OmicronPerseiEight has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Song defend it? OmicronPerseiEight steps over the head and cranks it - Song is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for OmicronPerseiEight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). OmicronPerseiEight OmicronPerseiEight!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arjen Robben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Plugboer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Robben might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Champions Anthem. Arjen Robben has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arjen Robben!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ron Plugboer!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plugboer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robben shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Plugboer as he jumps to the side.
Plugboer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Plugboer instigates a clinch.
Plugboer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Robben is defending well for now.
Robben drops down looking for an ankle pick but Plugboer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Plugboer is looking to clinch.
Plugboer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robben shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Plugboer as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arjen Robben. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plugboer clinches up with Robben and pushes him back against the cage.
Robben wants to take the fight to the mat but Plugboer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Plugboer throws an elbow that misses.
Plugboer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Plugboer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Plugboer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Robben.
Robben is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Plugboer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Plugboer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Robben avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plugboer is stalling here.
Robben drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Plugboer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Plugboer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Plugboer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robbens head.
Plugboer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Robben is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Plugboer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Robben on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Plugboer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Robben managing to block the knees to the body from Plugboer.
Robben being controlled against the cage.
Plugboer pushes Robben back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Plugboer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Plugboer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Robben backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robben is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Plugboer is defending well.
Robben drops down looking for an ankle pick but Plugboer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Robben is breathing heavily.
Plugboer closes the distance and pushes Robben back into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Plugboer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plugboer has Robben pressed against the cage.
Plugboer misses with an elbow strike.
Robben drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robben drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Plugboer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Plugboer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Robben has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Plugboer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Plugboer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plugboer lands a right hand.
Plugboer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Plugboer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Robben.
Plugboer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Plugboer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Plugboer gets underhooks to prevent Robben's takedown attempt.
Robben is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Plugboer is defending well.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Plugboer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Robben's brow.
Plugboer pushes off an throws an elbow but Robben leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Plugboer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Plugboer stalling against the cage.
Plugboer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Plugboer stops a takedown attempt from Robben.
Plugboer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Plugboer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Robben's brow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Plugboer.
Plugboer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Plugboer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Plugboer on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plugboer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ron Plugboer.
Robben fails with the takedown.
Arjen Robben seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robben avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Plugboer takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Plugboer.
Robben is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Plugboer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robben blocks the elbow strike.
Plugboer digs a right hand underneath Robben's ribcage. Robben let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Plugboer scores with a shot to the side of Robben's head.
Robben avoids a wild elbow strike from Plugboer.
Plugboer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Plugboer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Plugboer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robben misses with a takedown attempt - Plugboer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Robben gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Plugboer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Plugboer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Plugboer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Plugboer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Plugboer clinches up with Robben and pushes him back against the cage.
Plugboer scores with a shoulder strike.
Robben is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arjen Robben. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plugboer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Plugboer's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Plugboer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Plugboer.
Plugboer stops a takedown attempt from Robben.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plugboer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Plugboer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Robben blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Robben is trying to drag Plugboer to the mat but Plugboer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Robben has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Plugboer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Plugboer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Robben blocks an elbow strike from Plugboer.
Robben's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Plugboer stalling.
Plugboer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Robben.
Plugboer lands a shoulder strike.
Plugboer is pushing Robben up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ron Plugboer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robben blocks the elbow strike.
Plugboer lands an elbow that stopped Robben in his tracks for a moment.
Plugboer lands an elbow inside that Robben shrugs off.
Robben blocks an elbow strike.
Plugboer is struggling to control the position.
Plugboer receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ron Plugboer.
Plugboer darts in and clinches Robben up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Plugboer - that landed with a thud.
Robben tries for a takedown. No joy.
Plugboer digs a right hand into Robben's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Robben's gas tank.
Plugboer lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Plugboer to work.
Plugboer throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Plugboer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robben blocks an elbow strike.
Plugboer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Robben has Plugboer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Plugboer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Plugboer just leaning against Robben, taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Plugboer.
Plugboer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Robben is defending well for now.
Plugboer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Plugboer.
Robben is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Plugboer is defending well.
Robben on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Plugboer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Plugboer pushes Robben back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Plugboer digs a right hand underneath Robben's ribcage. Robben let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Plugboer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Plugboer lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Plugboer as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Plugboer - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plugboer lands a right hand.
Plugboer digs a right hand underneath Robben's ribcage. Robben let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Robben on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Plugboer lands with a right to the head.
Plugboer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Plugboer lands with a right to the head.
Plugboer trying to land knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Plugboer.
Robben can't get the takedown.
Plugboer slowing the pace effectively.
Plugboer lands a hook that snaps the head of Robben backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Plugboer throws an elbow that misses.
Plugboer is working Robben over against the cage.
Plugboer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Plugboer stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Plugboer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Plugboer has closed the distance and engaged Robben in a clinch.
Plugboer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Plugboer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Robben.
Robben takes an elbow to the forehead.
Robben blocks an elbow strike.
Plugboer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Plugboer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Robben backwards.
Plugboer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Plugboer stops a takedown attempt from Robben.
Robben avoids a wild elbow strike from Plugboer.
Plugboer controlling the action here for a moment.
Plugboer gets through Robben's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Robben wants a takedown but no success here.
The referee calls for Plugboer to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ron Plugboer.
Plugboer wants to clinch up but Robben keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Plugboer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Plugboer scores with a shoulder strike.
Plugboer throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Plugboer throws an elbow but misses.
Plugboer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Robben blocks the elbow strike.
Plugboer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Plugboer slows down the pace here.
Robben drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Plugboer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arjen Robben. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robben blocks an elbow strike from Plugboer.
Plugboer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Robben's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plugboer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Robben takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Plugboer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plugboer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Robben wants to take the fight to the mat but Plugboer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Plugboer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Robben tries for a takedown but Plugboer manages to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Plugboer.
Stalling in the clinch from Plugboer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robben is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Plugboer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Plugboer is working Robben over against the cage.
A short right from Plugboer.
Plugboer is pushing Robben up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice left hand lands by Plugboer.
Plugboer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Plugboer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Robben backwards.
Robben's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee is keeping an eye on Plugboer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Plugboer is leaning against Robben and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Plugboer lands a shot to the body.
Plugboer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Robben avoids the elbow strike from Plugboer, against the cage.
Plugboer lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plugboer is pushing Robben up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Robben dodges an elbow strike from Plugboer.
Plugboer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Robben avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plugboer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robben letting Plugboer take a breather here.
Plugboer gets underhooks to prevent Robben's takedown attempt.
Arjen Robben has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Plugboer has Robben pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ron Plugboer.
Robben swats away the attempt to clinch by Plugboer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Plugboer instigates a clinch.
Plugboer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Robben avoids it.
Robben missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Plugboer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Plugboer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Plugboer!
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