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CXC 2: Barnett Vs Pudzianowski PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Paul Wyatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wyatt has chosen ''Broken Out In Love'' as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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, Sebastian Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sean Paul Wyatt!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Harrison on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Harrison takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wyatt enables Harrison to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wyatt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wyatt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wyatt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harrison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harrison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wyatt keeping full guard, as Harrison tries to pass.
Wyatt working for submissions but it's allowed Harrison to get to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wyatt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harrison wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyatt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wyatt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harrison pulls his head out easily.
Harrison trying to control the pace.
Wyatt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harrison pulls his head out easily.
Harrison wants to pass to mount but Wyatt is defending the position.
Wyatt is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt with the active half guard here but Harrison passes nicely into side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wyatt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Harrison tries for a kimura but Wyatt is defending well.
The strikes coming from Harrison are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wyatt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wyatt looks to move to half guard but instead Harrison has passed into mount! Damn!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wyatt sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Harrison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wyatt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wyatt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harrison pulls his head out easily.
Wyatt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harrison pulls his head out easily.
Harrison trying to mount his opponent but Wyatt defends it.
Wyatt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Harrison slows the pace down in half guard.
Wyatt actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wyatt looking for submissions off his back.
Wyatt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sean Paul Wyatt will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Harrison gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Harrison has Wyatt pressed against the cage, preventing Wyatt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harrison has clasped his hands together around Wyatt's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wyatt is looking to regain half guard here but Harrison keeps moving and retains side control.
Harrison looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wyatt is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wyatt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sebastian Harrison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wyatt is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Harrison is tapping! Great win for Wyatt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sean Paul Wyatt!
Sean Paul Wyatt was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Young Gu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Porter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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176 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Young Gu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Porter!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Porter has his takedown stuffed
and Gu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Porter won't be happy with that.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
You can see the frustration on Porter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ground and pound from Gu seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gu scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Porter is trying to improve his position.
Porter being controlled for a moment.
Gu throws an elbow but Porter slips to the side and avoids it well.
Porter takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Porter is looking to regain half guard here but Gu keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porter takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Porter gets back to half guard.
Gu working over Porter with some ground and pound. Porter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Porter defending well though.
Porter trying to control here.
Porter flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gu throws a strike but Porter avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gu cracks Porter with a solid left hand.
Gu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gu postures up.
Gu with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Porter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gu connects with a couple of short punches.
Gu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Porter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Porter's head.
Gu throwing strikes from guard but Porter blocks nicely.
Porter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gu wants to stand but Porter has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gu stands and steps away. Porter gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Porter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A punch lands to the side of Porter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gu digs a good body shot into Porter's ribs.
Gu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Porter backs up against the cage.
Porter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Porter looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gu looking to score a takedown here. Porter is defending well but Gu drives through and ends up in Porter's guard.
Gu landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porter keeping moving, preventing Gu from controlling successfully.
Porter keeping full guard, as Gu tries to pass.
Gu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Porter is trying to keep Gu in close.
Gu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Young Gu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A cross from Gu lands.
Gu cracks Porter with a good jab.
Porter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gu counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Porter!
Check out the look on Gu's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Porter can do to turn this around?
Gu scoring with punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gu is putting a hurting on Porter here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gu working the head with strikes.
Porter is trying to improve his position.
Gu misses with the ground and pound.
Porter taking a bit of punishment here - Gu scoring with strikes.
Gu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gu creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Porter sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gu lands an elbow.
Gu lands a few punches from side control.
Young Gu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gu landing a few strikes.
Porter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Porter is breathing heavily.
Gu landing strikes.
Gu working the ground and pound but Porter is defending the strikes.
Gu controls the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Porter takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gu working the ground and pound but Porter is defending the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gu cracks Porter with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gu in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gu tries for a kimura but Porter is defending well.
Gu trying to control the action but Porter is working from the bottom.
Gu connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Porter some visible discomfort.
Gu working the head and body with strikes.
Gu looks up at the clock and then as Porter takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gu smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Porter takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gu cracks Porter with a big right hand but Porter just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gu working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gu working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Porter is rocked!
Porter is trying to improve his position.
Gu working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Porter is still in real trouble! Can Gu finish him?
Gu is chipping away with strikes.
Gu trying to control the action but Porter is working from the bottom.
Porter seems to have recovered his senses.
Gu lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gu scoring with punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gu works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gu trying to control the action but Porter is working from the bottom.
Gu is putting a hurting on Porter here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gu cracks Porter with a big elbow.
Gu landing strikes.
Gu in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gu creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Young Gu dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gu throws out a powerful jab.
Porter fails with the takedown
and Gu counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Porter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gu.
Gu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Porter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gu.
Porter has hold of Gu's hands but Gu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Porter's head.
Gu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Porter's head.
Gu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Porter defends it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gu lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Gu there.
Gu wants to control but Porter is keeping him busy.
Nice strikes from Gu there.
Gu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gu trying to control the action but Porter is working from the bottom.
Gu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gu is thwarting Porter's attempts to control the position.
Porter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Porter wants to sweep but Gu has passed to side control!
Gu working the ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gu works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gu looking to control but instead Porter has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Porter taking some punishment here, with Gu in his half guard.
Gu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Porter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gu.
Gu lands strikes from half guard.
Porter actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gu lands a nice short elbow.
Porter has hold of Gu's hands but Gu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gu is taking a breather. Porter 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.
Gu winds up and cracks Porter with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Porter is staying active underneath Gu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gu winds up and cracks Porter with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Gu.
Gu drops an elbow to the side of Porter's head.
Nice strikes from Gu there.
Gu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Young Gu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Porter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gu.
Gu working over Porter with some ground and pound. Porter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Porter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Max Porter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gu connects with a nice short shot to Porter's temple.
Gu slips a nice elbow through Porter's hands, connecting with Porter's forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Young Gu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gu 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Young Gu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Franco Collumbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orihito Shibukawa (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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145 lbs
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Franco Collumbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Orihito Shibukawa!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collumbo has Shibukawa up against the cage in a clinch.
Collumbo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Collumbo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shibukawa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Collumbo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shibukawa goes for a takedown attempt but Collumbo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shibukawa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Collumbo wants to clinch up but Shibukawa keeps it at a distance.
Collumbo wants to clinch.
Shibukawa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Collumbo takes the fight into the clinch.
Shibukawa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Collumbo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Franco Collumbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orihito Shibukawa.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collumbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Collumbo lands a right hand.
Collumbo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Collumbo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shibukawa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shibukawa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Collumbo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Collumbo.
Collumbo stalling in the clinch but Shibukawa improves position.
The referee calls for Collumbo to work.
Collumbo gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Franco Collumbo.
Collumbo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collumbo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Collumbo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Collumbo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shibukawa backwards.
Collumbo tries to stall but Shibukawa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Collumbo.
Collumbo leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Franco Collumbo.
Shibukawa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Collumbo, pushing him back against the cage.
Shibukawa wants a takedown but no success here.
Collumbo is struggling to control the position.
Collumbo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shibukawa backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shibukawa goes for a takedown attempt but Collumbo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Collumbo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Collumbo moves in looking to clinch but Shibukawa pushes him off.
Shibukawa keeps the fight on the outside.
Collumbo tries to clinch
and Shibukawa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Collumbo wants to clinch
so Shibukawa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Shibukawa passes into half guard.
Shibukawa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Collumbo keeps working.
Shibukawa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Collumbo is just riding it out for now. Shibukawa eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shibukawa prevents Collumbo from standing back up.
Shibukawa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Collumbo sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shibukawa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Collumbo wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collumbo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shibukawa.
Shibukawa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Collumbo's head.
Shibukawa wants to work for an arm triangle but Collumbo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Collumbo is defending against the submission attempts here by Shibukawa.
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 Franco Collumbo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Collumbo tries to clinch but Shibukawa moves out of range.
Collumbo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Collumbo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shibukawa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Collumbo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Collumbo stalling in the clinch but Shibukawa improves position.
Shibukawa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Collumbo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Collumbo lands a shoulder strike.
Franco Collumbo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shibukawa tries to score a body lock takedown but Collumbo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Franco Collumbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orihito Shibukawa.
Collumbo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shibukawa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shibukawa can't get the takedown.
Shibukawa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Collumbo is defending well.
Shibukawa is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Collumbo.
Collumbo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shibukawa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Collumbo leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Franco Collumbo.
Shibukawa fails with the takedown.
Collumbo clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Collumbo.
Collumbo lands a hook that snaps the head of Shibukawa backwards.
Collumbo stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Collumbo for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Collumbo pushes Shibukawa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Collumbo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Collumbo has Shibukawa pressed against the cage.
Collumbo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shibukawa tries for a takedown. No joy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shibukawa wants to take the fight to the mat but Collumbo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Collumbo taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Franco Collumbo.
Collumbo moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shibukawa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Collumbo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Collumbo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Collumbo prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Collumbo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Collumbo has Shibukawa pressed against the cage.
Shibukawa wants a takedown but no success here.
Collumbo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Collumbo lands a left hand.
Collumbo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Collumbo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shibukawa backwards.
Shibukawa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shibukawa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Collumbo pushes Shibukawa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shibukawa tries to pull guard but Collumbo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Collumbo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Collumbo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Collumbo lands a left hand.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shibukawa wants to take the fight to the mat but Collumbo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is keeping an eye on Collumbo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A shot in the inside from Collumbo.
Collumbo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shibukawa.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collumbo lands with a left to the head.
Shibukawa is rocked!
Collumbo misses with some punches.
Shibukawa is still on wobbly legs! Can Collumbo finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Collumbo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Collumbo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franco Collumbo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Collumbo clinches up against the cage.
Shibukawa seems to have recovered his senses.
Collumbo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shibukawa is trying to drag Collumbo to the mat but Collumbo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shibukawa tries for a takedown but Collumbo manages to get underhooks.
Shibukawa goes for a takedown attempt but Collumbo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Franco Collumbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orihito Shibukawa.
Collumbo doesn't manage to clinch there - Shibukawa circles away.
Shibukawa swats away the attempt to clinch by Collumbo.
Shibukawa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shibukawa swats away the attempt to clinch by Collumbo.
Collumbo is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collumbo moves in looking to clinch but Shibukawa pushes him off.
Collumbo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shibukawa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Franco Collumbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collumbo is looking to clinch.
Collumbo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Collumbo tries to clinch but Shibukawa moves away
and Shibukawa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shibukawa.
Collumbo wants to stand and escape but Shibukawa is having none of it.
Shibukawa throwing strikes from guard but Collumbo blocks nicely.
Collumbo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shibukawa is controlling him.
Shibukawa trying to control but Collumbo is working from the bottom.
Shibukawa won't allow Collumbo to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shibukawa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shibukawa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shibukawa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Collumbo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Collumbo has escaped and now he's on top!
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!
Collumbo postures up.
Shibukawa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Franco Collumbo.
Collumbo pushes Shibukawa up against the cage in a clinch.
Shibukawa trying to control the position but instead, Collumbo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shibukawa into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collumbo effectively controlling the action here.
Collumbo gets underhooks to prevent Shibukawa's takedown attempt.
Collumbo lands a left hand.
Shibukawa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Come on Collumbo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Collumbo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shibukawas head.
Collumbo is pushing Shibukawa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shibukawa is trying to drag Collumbo to the mat but Collumbo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Collumbo is struggling to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shibukawa can't get the takedown.
Collumbo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Collumbo gets underhooks to prevent Shibukawa's takedown attempt.
Collumbo stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Franco Collumbo.
Collumbo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Collumbo takes the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Collumbo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collumbo looking to stall.
Shibukawa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Collumbo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franco Collumbo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Collumbo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franco Collumbo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Farid Bashir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Hopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Farid Bashir has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Farid Bashir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cameron Hopper!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopper is looking to clinch.
Bashir jabs Hopper right on the nose. Hopper blinks but takes it well.
Hopper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hopper blocks a head kick by Bashir.
Bashir drops Hopper with a beautiful combination! Hopper stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bashir is looking for the KO!
Hopper is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bashir steps in with a hook that catches Hopper right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Bashir follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Hopper looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Farid Bashir!
A determined Farid Bashir didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masakatsu Funaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Olivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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217 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masakatsu Funaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnold Olivera!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olivera shoots in looking for a takedown but Funaki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Olivera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Funaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Olivera has his takedown stuffed
and Funaki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Funaki cracks Olivera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Funaki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Olivera has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Funaki finds it's way round the side to connect with Olivera's head.
Olivera shoots and misses
and Funaki counters with a right hand to the body.
Masakatsu Funaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnold Olivera.
Funaki throws the left hand but Olivera avoids the punch easily.
Funaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olivera moves away.
Olivera tries for a takedown but Funaki circles away easily
and Funaki counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Olivera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Olivera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Funaki lands with a shot to the body.
Funaki throws a right hand that Olivera ducks under and follows up with a left that Olivera also avoids with ease.
Olivera 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.
Funaki misses with a few strikes there.
Funaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olivera with a poor takedown
and Funaki counters with a leg kick.
Olivera looks winded!
Olivera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Funaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Olivera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Olivera there as he acknowledges the shot.
Olivera has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Olivera with a poor takedown
and Funaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Olivera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Funaki finds it's way through Olivera's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funaki misses with the combination.
Funaki lands a two punch combo.
Olivera walks into a straight right hand from Funaki.
Funaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Olivera blocks a head kick by Funaki.
Olivera has his takedown stuffed
and Funaki counters with a nice kick to the body.
Funaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funaki connects with a right hand. Olivera shakes it off.
Olivera slips a jab and a cross from Funaki.
Olivera tries for a takedown but Funaki circles away easily
and Funaki counters with a series of strikes. Olivera will be more careful next time no doubt.
Olivera doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Funaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Olivera is trying desperately to land a takedown but Funaki is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Olivera.
Olivera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Funaki throws out a powerful jab.
Funaki lands a jab to Olivera's midsection.
Funaki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Olivera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Olivera moves forwards but Funaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Funaki is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Olivera has his takedown stuffed
letting Funaki counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funaki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Olivera. Olivera circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Funaki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Funaki throws a series of strikes that have Olivera backpedaling.
Funaki with a hook.
Funaki looks to land a combination but Olivera avoids it well.
Funaki is working the combinations to good effect here.
Olivera shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Funaki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Olivera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Funaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Olivera has managed to get both his arms back between Funaki's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Olivera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Olivera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Funaki keeping full guard, as Olivera tries to pass.
Olivera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Funaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Olivera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Olivera preventing the sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olivera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Olivera 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Olivera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Olivera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Olivera lands a couple of elbows.
Olivera 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.
Olivera sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Funaki's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Funaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Olivera trying to mount his opponent but Funaki defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masakatsu Funaki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Funaki lands a head shot.
Olivera gets a takedown into half guard.
Funaki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Funaki.
Funaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Olivera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Funaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Olivera is aware though and is defending well.
Funaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Olivera stands and throws Funaki's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olivera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Funaki, who protects the arm well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olivera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funaki manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Olivera gets back to full guard.
Olivera keeping moving, preventing Funaki from controlling successfully.
Olivera looking for a triangle here. Funaki is fighting it but it looks tight! Olivera pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Funaki is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Arnold Olivera!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jamille Sedfenor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Satsu Togashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jamille Sedfenor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Satsu Togashi!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sedfenor looks for the body kick but Togashi saw that one coming.
Sedfenor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Togashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Togashi shoots in but Sedfenor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sedfenor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Togashi shoots in looking for a takedown but Sedfenor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Togashi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Togashi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sedfenor's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Togashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sedfenor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Togashi wants to stand but Sedfenor has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sedfenor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Togashi looking to pass the guard.
Sedfenor wants to hit a switch here but Togashi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sedfenor there!
Sedfenor's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Togashi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sedfenor tries to buck Togashi off but he can't manage it.
Togashi working for a guillotine from mount but Sedfenor is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sedfenor is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Togashi looking for a guillotine from mount but Sedfenor is having none of it.
Togashi wants to finish this one by submission but Sedfenor is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Togashi.
Togashi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sedfenor is looking to improve his position but Togashi isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Togashi wants to finish this one by submission but Sedfenor is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Togashi.
Sedfenor is wriggling around trying to escape.
Togashi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
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!
Togashi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sedfenor tries to hold on but Togashi postures up.
Togashi is working for a guillotine from mount but Sedfenor frees his head quite easily.
Sedfenor regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sedfenor wants to improve his position but Togashi is controlling well.
Sedfenor is trying to maintain the position but Togashi is very close to passing his half guard.
Togashi seems to be working for a kimura but Sedfenor defends the submission attempt.
Sedfenor tries to roll over but Togashi keeps him under control.
Sedfenor works his way to full guard. Good work.
Togashi tries to stand but Sedfenor is controlling from the bottom.
Togashi postures up.
Sedfenor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Togashi is controlling him.
Sedfenor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Togashi defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Togashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Togashi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Togashi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sedfenor has escaped the position, nice work there.
Togashi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Togashi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sedfenor!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Togashi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sedfenor is surviving well by controlling Togashi's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Satsu Togashi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sedfenor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sedfenor shoots in for a double leg but Togashi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sedfenor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Togashi back to the cage. Sedfenor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Togashi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sedfenor on his heels. He'll look to pass Sedfenor's guard now, I'm sure.
Togashi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Togashi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Togashi won't allow Sedfenor to get back to his feet.
Togashi slips nicely into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sedfenor is trying to maintain the position but Togashi is very close to passing his half guard.
Togashi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Togashi working for a guillotine from mount but Sedfenor is in no mood to give up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Togashi has control of Sedfenor's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sedfenor regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sedfenor is trying desperately to improve position.
Sedfenor slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Togashi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sedfenor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sedfenor looking for submissions off his back.
Togashi is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Togashi is looking for a kimura here.
Togashi is breathing heavily.
Togashi tries to pass to full mount but Sedfenor defends it.
Sedfenor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Togashi passes Sedfenor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sedfenor trying to control but Togashi postures up.
Satsu Togashi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sedfenor regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Togashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Sedfenor is retaining full guard.
Togashi gets to his feet - Sedfenor follows without any prompting.
Sedfenor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sedfenor has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sedfenor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Togashi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Togashi wants to pass the guard but Sedfenor is keeping the position.
Togashi stands up and waves to Sedfenor to follow him.
Sedfenor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Togashi circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Togashi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sedfenor avoids it really well and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sedfenor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Sedfenor.
Togashi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Togashi showed some decent athleticism there.
Sedfenor works his way to full guard. Good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Togashi 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.
Sedfenor has his foot on Togashi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Togashi works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Satsu Togashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sedfenor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Togashi manages to avoid it.
Togashi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sedfenor was covering up waiting for the punch and Togashi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sedfenor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Togashi passes Sedfenor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sedfenor tries to get to full guard but Togashi has control of the leg.
Togashi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sedfenor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Togashi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sedfenor trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Togashi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sedfenor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Togashi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sedfenor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Togashi pulls his head out easily.
Togashi is looking for a kimura here.
Sedfenor wants to control but Togashi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sedfenor throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Togashi is looking for a kimura here.
Togashi decides to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sedfenor misses with a wild combination.
Sedfenor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jamille Sedfenor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sedfenor throws a head kick that misses.
Togashi misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Togashi shoots for a takedown but Sedfenor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sedfenor misses with a series of wild punches.
Togashi checks a low kick from Sedfenor.
Sedfenor looks for the body kick but Togashi saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Togashi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sedfenor but Sedfenor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sedfenor misses with a few strikes there.
Jamille Sedfenor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Togashi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jamille Sedfenor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Satsu Togashi.
Togashi checks a leg kick.
Sedfenor tries to land a front kick but Togashi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Togashi drives through with a takedown into Sedfenor's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sedfenor wants to stand up but Togashi is controlling him.
Togashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sedfenor wants to stand and escape but Togashi is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Togashi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Togashi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Togashi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Togashi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sedfenor looking for a guillotine here but Togashi defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Togashi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Togashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Sedfenor is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Togashi is looking to stand up but Sedfenor won't let him.
Satsu Togashi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sedfenor lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Sedfenor trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Satsu Togashi.
I've got Togashi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satsu Togashi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kyoji Horiguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Watanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyoji Horiguchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeshi Watanabe!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooh!!! Watanabe has knocked Horiguchi down with a huge combo! Watanabe steps away and waves a wobbly Horiguchi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Horiguchi is rocked!
It looks like Kyoji Horiguchi has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Watanabe throws an overhand right that has Horiguchi reeling! Watanabe follows up with more punches and Horiguchi is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Takeshi Watanabe!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett just misses with a punch to the body.
Matt Barnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Barnett 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Matt Barnett wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Barnett fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pudzianowski sprawls well initially but Barnett persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pudzianowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnett seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Pudzianowski is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Matt Barnett!
Matt Barnett bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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