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TMG 2: Severn vs Macarenco PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Massa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yakamoto Sairuko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Yakamoto Sairuko was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Massa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yakamoto Sairuko!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sairuko tries to clinch but Massa is having none of it.
Sairuko lands a high kick!
Massa throws a right and a left that Sairuko avoids nicely.
Massa takes the fight into the clinch.
Sairuko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sairuko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Massa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Massa tries to throw a body punch but Sairuko avoids it by throwing Massa back against the cage.
Sairuko is looking to break free of the clinch but Massa has double underhooks.
Sairuko tries to break free but Massa pushes him back against the cage.
Massa manages to break the clinch.
A nice combination there by Massa.
Sairuko tries to clinch
and Sairuko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sairuko throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sairuko throws a head kick but Massa moves out of range.
Massa avoids the head kick by Sairuko.
Massa takes one to the side of the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Massa tries to circle away but Sairuko has him pinned against the cage.
Sairuko wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massa keeps control of Sairuko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sairuko keeps control of Massa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Massa digs a right hand into Sairuko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sairuko's gas tank.
Sairuko tries to circle away but Massa has him pinned against the cage.
Massa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sairuko tries to circle away but Massa has him pinned against the cage.
Sairuko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Massa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sairuko swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sairuko.
Massa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sairuko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Massa avoids it really well and circles away.
Sairuko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Massa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Massa is trying to break the clinch but Sairuko is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massa wants to break free but Sairuko has control.
Massa wants to get back to striking at distance but Sairuko won't allow it.
Sairuko tries to land knees in the clinch but Massa avoids the damage to the body.
Massa is trying to push Sairuko away but Sairuko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Massa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sairuko gets caught napping as Massa dives in and scores a takedown. Sairuko manages to retain guard.
Massa wanted to stand there but Sairuko had control of the position.
Sairuko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Massa.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Massa wants to stand but Sairuko is controlling his posture from full guard.
Massa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Massa 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.
Sairuko lands a high kick!
Sairuko wants to clinch up but Massa keeps it at a distance.
Sairuko lands a front kick.
Massa shoots for a takedown but Sairuko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sairuko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sairuko blocks the body kick.
Mike Massa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Massa is looking to clinch.
Sairuko throws a head kick but Massa moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Massa. No joy for Sairuko on that attempt.
Massa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sairuko as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sairuko tries a head kick but it misses.
Massa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sairuko.
Massa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Massa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sairuko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Massa moves into the clinch.
Sairuko tries to pull guard but Massa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Massa lands with a light punch inside.
Sairuko breaks the clinch.
Yakamoto Sairuko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Massa instigates a clinch.
Sairuko is trying to force a seperation but Massa has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sairuko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Massa has him pressed against the cage.
Sairuko has had enough of the clinch but Massa keeps him there for the moment.
Sairuko is trying to break free.
Massa manages to break the clinch.
Massa blocks a head kick by Sairuko.
Sairuko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Massa rushes Sairuko and presses him up against the cage.
Massa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sairuko or not.
Come on Massa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sairuko prevents a body shot from Massa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sairuko has Massa pressed against the cage, preventing Massa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Massa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sairuko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sairuko tries to clinch up
and Massa counters with a right hand to the body.
Massa throws a body punch but Sairuko moves out of range.
Massa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sairuko throws a wild body kick that Massa sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sairuko misses with a head kick.
Sairuko darts in trying to clinch
and Massa counters with a one-two to the body.
Sairuko tries to bum rush Massa with a series of wild strikes but Massa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sairuko lands a head kick. Massa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Yakamoto Sairuko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Sairuko.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Massa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sairuko letting Massa take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yakamoto Sairuko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Massa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sairuko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Massa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Massa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Massa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sairuko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Massa has Sairuko up against the cage in a clinch.
Massa tries to circle away but Sairuko has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massa misses with a body punch.
Massa is trying to force a seperation but Sairuko has the dominant position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Massa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Massa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sairuko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Massa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sairuko.
Sairuko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Massa avoids it.
Massa is trying to push Sairuko away but Sairuko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sairuko is trying to push Massa away but Massa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sairuko prevents a body shot from Massa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Sairuko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Massa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sairuko wants to stall.
Sairuko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Massa is struggling to control the position.
Sairuko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Massa has him pressed against the cage.
Sairuko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sairuko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sairuko.
Sairuko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Massa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sairuko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sairuko tries to clinch there but Massa circles away.
Sairuko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Massa closes the distance and clinches.
Massa tries to throw a body punch but Sairuko avoids it by throwing Massa back against the cage.
Massa stops a takedown attempt from Sairuko.
Mike Massa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yakamoto Sairuko.
Sairuko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Massa's efforts to push away.
Massa lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sairuko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Massa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Massa tries to break the clinch but Sairuko is controlling the position.
Massa working hard to break the clinch.
Sairuko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sairuko prevents a body shot from Massa.
Massa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Massa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Massa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Massa 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Massa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Alho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Uy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uy has chosen Bleed It Out as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as William Uy enters the cage!
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204 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oscar Alho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, William Uy!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Uy lands a left and a right that sends Alho crashing to the canvas! Uy dives into mount looking to finish!
It looks like Oscar Alho has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Uy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alho is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Uy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alho is trying desperately to improve position.
Uy controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alho is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Uy throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Alho because Uy loaded up on that one.
Uy controlling his opponent.
Alho avoids a series of strikes thrown by Uy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by William Uy.
Alho walks into a straight right hand from Uy.
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!
Uy lands a lovely overhand right.
Uy throws a right and a left that both miss.
William Uy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Alho with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alho.
Uy drops Alho with a nice combination! Uy dives into Alho's guard, looking to finish!
Alho is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uy pushing down on Alho's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Oh Alho is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Uy stands up from half guard.
Alho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Uy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alho somewhat.
Alho is breathing heavily.
Uy lands with a big right hook that stumbles Alho - he's out on his feet here! Uy follows up with another monster hook that separates Alho from consciousness! Alho falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Uy stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). William Uy!
Our winner, William Uy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darth Penguin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Raymore Ardona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ardona has chosen Wanted dead or alive as his entrance music. Mirko Raymore Ardona has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Darth Penguin's chin.
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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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Darth Penguin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mirko Raymore Ardona!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penguin connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Ardona to the floor! Penguin dives in looking for the finish!
It looks like Mirko Raymore Ardona 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!
Penguin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Penguin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ardona trying to control here.
Ardona is trying to get back to full guard.
Penguin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ardona is just riding it out for now. Penguin eventually gives up the hold.
Penguin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ardona!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penguin is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Penguin extends the arm and Ardona is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darth Penguin!
Darth Penguin made sure to mention his sponsor, L.A. Elite Clothing Co in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Rhababer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsuyori Shibata (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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gabriel Rhababer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Katsuyori Shibata!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhababer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhababer throws a hook but Shibata avoids it easily.
Shibata throws a solid leg kick but Rhababer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shibata.
Rhababer checks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rhababer checks a leg kick.
Shibata misses with a body kick.
Shibata misses with a body kick.
Shibata throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rhababer.
It looks like Gabriel Rhababer has been cut.
Shibata misses with a double jab
and Rhababer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shibata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhababer.
Shibata throws a head kick that misses.
Rhababer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shibata misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhababer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shibata did well to prevent Rhababer getting side control.
Shibata looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shibata looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Rhababer 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.
Rhababer moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Shibata.
Shibata takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shibata tries to buck Rhababer off but Rhababer is having none of it.
Shibata seems a little lost for a moment, as Rhababer dominates the positioning.
Shibata pushes Rhababer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rhababer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Shibata is looking for a sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shibata misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Shibata is trying to get back to half guard.
Rhababer has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Shibata!
Shibata can't escape the position.
Shibata slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhababer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rhababer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shibata is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rhababer pulls his head out easily.
Rhababer passes to side control.
Shibata tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rhababer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Shibata is desperately trying to improve his position but Rhababer has a good base and remains in mount.
Rhababer blocks Shibata's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Rhababer prevents Shibata from getting the reversal.
Rhababer controlling the pace for now.
Shibata is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhababer controlling from the full mount.
Rhababer with the ground and pound from mount.
Shibata is trying to escape the mount.
Rhababer controlling his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shibata is looking to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rhababer controlling from mount.
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 Gabriel Rhababer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Rhababer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rhababer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shibata to the mat! Shibata manages to get full guard.
Shibata throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rhababer escapes and throws Shibata's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Shibata pushes Rhababer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rhababer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rhababer controls the position.
Shibata strikes from the bottom but Rhababer takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Shibata regains half guard.
Shibata pushes Rhababer off looking to stand but Rhababer dives back in and keeps control.
Rhababer wants to pass the guard but Shibata is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shibata tries to kick Rhababer off in order to stand up. Rhababer Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Rhababer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Shibata is looking to reverse the position.
Rhababer advances to full mount.
Rhababer controlling the position easily from mount.
Rhababer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rhababer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shibata for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shibata working to try and regain half guard.
Rhababer content just to control the position here.
Rhababer looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shibata is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Shibata tries to reverse the position but Rhababer maintains control.
Rhababer controlling his opponent.
Shibata is bucking up trying to escape but Rhababer cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Shibata tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shibata manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shibata looking for submissions off his back.
Shibata is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shibata tries to kick Rhababer off but Rhababer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shibata is looking for a sweep. Rhababer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shibata is breathing heavily.
Rhababer controlling the action here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shibata is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rhababer pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Rhababer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Rhababer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Shibata.
Shibata looks for the body kick but Rhababer saw that one coming.
Shibata tries a head kick but it misses.
Katsuyori Shibata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shibata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Shibata. Those never looked like landing.
Shibata loads up on a big right hand but Rhababer slips the punch.
Shibata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhababer shoots in looking for a takedown but Shibata manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rhababer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Katsuyori Shibata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shibata lands a front kick.
Shibata misses with a head kick.
Rhababer checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhababer throws out a leg kick but Shibata moves out of range and Rhababer only half commits.
Rhababer moves out of range of the body kick from Shibata.
Rhababer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shibata rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rhababer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Shibata misses the target.
Horrible takedown by Rhababer or perhaps it was just good defense by Shibata which made him look bad.
Shibata buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shibata misses with a head kick.
Shibata throws a body kick that misses.
Katsuyori Shibata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shibata throws a series of punches but Rhababer avoids them all with ease.
Shibata connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rhababer's hands.
Shibata checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shibata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shibata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rhababer scores with a shot to the body.
Rhababer thows a body shot but no joy.
Shibata throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shibata blocks a low kick nicely.
Rhababer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shibata pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rhababer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Rhababer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhababer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shibata swivels and escapes.
Shibata throws an overhand right that lands on Rhababer's shoulder, as Rhababer tries to avoid the shot.
Rhababer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shibata throws a head kick that misses.
Shibata throws a head kick but Rhababer moves out of range.
Shibata pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A bone on bone clash there as Rhababer blocks the leg kick.
Shibata throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rhababer's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhababer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shibata throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A bone on bone clash there as Rhababer blocks the leg kick.
Rhababer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shibata misses with a leg kick.
Gabriel Rhababer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rhababer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shibata's guard.
Rhababer passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shibata with the active half guard here but Rhababer passes nicely into side control.
Rhababer advances nicely into full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Katsuyori Shibata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rhababer 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gabriel Rhababer!
Gabriel Rhababer took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philip Negan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Bassiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bassiki has chosen Niggas in paris as his entrance music. Dick Bassiki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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204 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Philip Negan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dick Bassiki!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bassiki pushes Negan up against the cage in a clinch.
Bassiki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Negan.
Negan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bassiki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bassiki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Negan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Negan manages to end up in side control.
Bassiki throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Bassiki throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Bassiki gets back to half guard.
Negan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bassiki throws a strike from the bottom but Negan passes into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Negan has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Negan has isolated one of Bassiki's arms. Bassiki looking to fight him off but Negan twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Philip Negan!
Philip Negan tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Montoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucious Vorenus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucious Vorenus has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alex Montoro's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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, Alex Montoro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lucious Vorenus!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vorenus lands a left and a right that send Montoro crashing to the mat, dazed. Vorenus thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vorenus lands with a right that hurts Montoro. Montoro looks to clinch but Vorenus throws a short knee that drops Montoro. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Lucious Vorenus!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Lucious Vorenus waved his t-shirt featuring A.C: Awesome Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bas Severn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Macarenco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bas Severn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ricardo Macarenco's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bas Severn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricardo Macarenco!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Severn clinches up against the cage.
Severn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Severn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Severn lands with a short shot to the head.
Severn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Macarenco up against the cage.
Severn manages to break the clinch.
Severn throws a powerful right kick. Macarenco tried to block low but the kick was high! Macarenco was taken right off of his feet! Severn jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bas Severn!
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