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TMG 8: Dick x Do PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Massa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tekito Tumoko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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135 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Massa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tekito Tumoko!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Massa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tumoko darts in trying to clinch
and Massa counters with a single leg into guard. Tumoko didn't expect that.
Massa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Massa prevents Tumoko from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mike Massa just wasn't active enough.
Tumoko tries to clinch
and Massa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Massa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tumoko is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Massa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Mike Massa wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tumoko tries to clinch but Massa moves out of range.
Massa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tumoko looks to clinch
and Massa counters with a single leg into guard. Tumoko didn't expect that.
Massa advances position into side control!
Massa happy to just control the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mike Massa wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Massa throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tumoko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Massa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Massa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tumoko moves away.
Tumoko tries to clinch up.
Tumoko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tumoko wants to clinch but Massa slips to the side
and Tumoko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tumoko looks to clinch
so Massa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Massa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tumoko wants to stand and escape but Massa is having none of it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Massa.
Tumoko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tumoko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Massa to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tumoko tries to clinch
letting Massa counter with a right hand.
Massa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tumoko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Massa counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Massa misses.
Massa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Massa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tumoko tries to clinch but Massa moves away
and Massa counters by moving into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tumoko trying to land knees to the body.
Massa prevents a body shot from Tumoko.
Tumoko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Massa wants to break free but Tumoko has control.
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 interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Massa keeps the fight on the outside.
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.
Tumoko wants to clinch but Massa slips to the side
and Massa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tekito Tumoko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tumoko wants to clinch.
Tumoko darts in trying to clinch
so Massa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Massa is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Mike Massa wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tumoko moves to clinch but Massa breaks away
and Massa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tumoko!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee asks Massa politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Massa prefers to stall for the moment though.
Massa has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tumoko is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Massa controlling from mount.
Massa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mike Massa just wasn't active enough.
Massa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Massa counters with a takedown into side control.
Massa controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Massa advances to full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Massa controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mike Massa just wasn't active enough.
Tumoko moves to clinch but Massa breaks away
and Massa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Massa swings for the body but Tumoko moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Massa dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Massa jabs at Tumoko's body.
Tumoko tries to clinch up
and Massa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tumoko's guard.
Massa sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mike Massa just wasn't active enough.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tumoko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tumoko wants to clinch up but Massa keeps it at a distance.
Tekito Tumoko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tumoko tries to clinch up
and Massa counters with a shoot takedown. Tumoko fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Massa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mike Massa.
Tumoko wants to clinch but Massa slips to the side
and Massa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tumoko wants to clinch
and Massa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Massa is controlling the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mike Massa just wasn't active enough.
Massa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab, jab by Massa - just one landing.
Tumoko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tumoko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Massa counters with a nice uppercut.
Massa has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tumoko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Massa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Massa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Massa.
Tumoko tries a body shot but Massa blocks it.
Massa struggles to land a body shot inside as Tumoko controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massa breaks from the clinch.
Tumoko wants to clinch
and Massa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tumoko moves to clinch but Massa breaks away
and Massa counters with a nice body shot.
Tumoko fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Massa misses.
Tumoko is looking to clinch but Massa is avoiding it.
Tumoko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Massa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Massa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tumoko darts in trying to clinch
and Massa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Massa controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mike Massa wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Massa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tumoko has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tumoko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tumoko misses with a punch to the body.
Tumoko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Massa wants to get back to striking at distance but Tumoko won't allow it.
Mike Massa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tumoko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Massa is defending well for now.
Tumoko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tumoko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tekito Tumoko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tumoko missing with knees to the body.
Massa is trying to break the clinch but Tumoko is controlling him.
Massa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tumoko missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Massa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Massa, 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Massa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Duarte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Youngho Kwak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kwak has chosen Brown Eyed Girls - Satisfaction as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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134 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Douglas Duarte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Youngho Kwak!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwak tries to clinch up but Duarte circles away and keeps his distance.
Kwak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Duarte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kwak.
Kwak defending well as Duarte loads up on a big left hand.
Duarte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kwak.
Kwak pushes Duarte up against the cage in a clinch.
Kwak successfully pulls guard.
Duarte stays in close to Kwak's body and controls the position.
Kwak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kwak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Duarte has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte wants to stand but Kwak has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kwak wants to get back to his feet but Duarte is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Douglas Duarte just wasn't active enough.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kwak.
Kwak walks into a stiff left hand from Duarte.
Kwak looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kwak takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Duarte takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kwak walks into a left hand.
A slow jab from Duarte misses its intended target.
Kwak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kwak throws a right hand that Duarte ducks under and follows up with a left that Duarte also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kwak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kwak.
Duarte takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A shot to the liver by Duarte. Beautiful body shot.
Duarte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kwak throws a nice outside leg kick.
Duarte misses with a looping right.
Duarte moves out of range of the strikes.
Kwak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Duarte is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duarte has had enough of the clinch but Kwak keeps him there for the moment.
Duarte wants a takedown.
Duarte working hard to break the clinch.
Kwak pulls guard.
Kwak has his foot on Duarte's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Duarte works his way back into a safe position though.
Duarte wants to stand and escape but instead Kwak has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kwak wants to control from the top but Duarte keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duarte wants to stand but Kwak is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Youngho Kwak dominated that round.
That's time! Duarte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Duarte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duarte wants to slow Kwak down by chopping away at his legs.
Kwak shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Duarte napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kwak stands up and beckons Duarte to his feet.
Duarte digs a good body shot into Kwak's ribs.
Duarte lands with a hook. Kwak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Duarte connects with a right hand. Kwak shakes it off.
Kwak explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kwak throws a nice outside leg kick.
Youngho Kwak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Duarte tries to avoid it but Kwak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Duarte to the ground. Duarte escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Duarte is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kwak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kwak pushes Duarte up against the cage in a clinch.
Kwak jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Duarte walks away with a smile on his face. Kwak gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kwak walks into a straight right hand from Duarte.
Kwak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kwak takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kwak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Duarte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kwak throws a series of punches but Duarte avoids them all with ease.
Duarte scores with a body shot.
Kwak looks to land a body kick but Duarte moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duarte takes a swing at Kwak's ribcage but misses.
Duarte takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Duarte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kwak manages to avoid it.
Kwak looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kwak 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.
Duarte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duarte digs a good body shot into Kwak's ribs.
Duarte feints a jab promting Kwak to slip. Duarte then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kwak slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Douglas Duarte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duarte scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kwak in his tracks.
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!
Kwak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Duarte's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwak slips a jab and a cross from Duarte.
Kwak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duarte.
Kwak tries to clinch there but Duarte circles away.
Duarte throws a body punch but Kwak moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kwak, right into the meat.
Duarte looks to score with a jab to the body but Kwak is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Kwak.
Duarte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kwak.
Duarte tests Kwak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Youngho Kwak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kwak ducks under a wild hook from Duarte.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Duarte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Youngho Kwak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kwak fails in his attempt to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Duarte. Beautiful body shot.
Kwak pushes Duarte up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Duarte's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kwak is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Duarte wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kwak keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Duarte's efforts to push away.
Duarte takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Youngho Kwak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kwak throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Duarte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kwak doesn't seem bothered though.
Kwak has managed to clinch.
Duarte is trying to push Kwak away but Kwak has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kwak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duarte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kwak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duarte misses with a wild body shot.
Kwak shoots in for a double leg but Duarte sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Duarte throws out a loose jab but Kwak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kwak misses with a double jab
enabling Duarte to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte lands with a nice combination. Kwak backs away looking to recover.
Duarte misses with a body shot
and Kwak moves into the clinch.
Duarte wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Duarte's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kwak breaks from the clinch.
Kwak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kwak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kwak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duarte works Kwak's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duarte. Kwak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Douglas Duarte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kwak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kwak slips under a jab from Duarte.
Duarte takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Duarte throws a hook but Kwak avoids it easily.
Duarte looks to land a right hand but Kwak moved out of range.
Kwak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kwak pushes Duarte up against the cage in a clinch.
Duarte looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kwak prevents Duarte from breaking the clinch.
Duarte is trying to break the clinch but Kwak is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duarte misses with a knee strike.
Kwak tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Duarte smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kwak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duarte connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kwak. Kwak circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kwak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kwak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duarte throws out the jab.
Kwak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Duarte, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duarte is trying to break free.
Duarte working hard to break the clinch.
Kwak tries to pull guard but Duarte forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Douglas Duarte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Youngho Kwak.
Duarte can't break the clinch.
Kwak has Duarte pressed against the cage, preventing Duarte from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Duarte wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kwak tries to score a body lock takedown but Duarte shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kwak has Duarte pressed against the cage, preventing Duarte from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duarte looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kwak manages to break the clinch.
Youngho Kwak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Duarte throws a hook to the side of Kwak's head but Kwak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Douglas Duarte.
I think Kwak has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Youngho Kwak!
After the fight, Youngho Kwak was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Connor Rostowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Francisco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Connor Rostowski has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Connor Rostowski seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Connor Rostowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel Francisco!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Francisco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rostowski.
Francisco misses the shot to the body.
Rostowski lands a really nice looking cross but Francisco seems unphased.
Francisco tries to close the distance and clinch but Rostowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rostowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Francisco.
Francisco moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rostowski works Francisco's body with a nice hook.
Francisco shoots in and bounces Rostowski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rostowski looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Rostowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Francisco postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Francisco preventing the sweep.
Rostowski keeping full guard, as Francisco tries to pass.
Rostowski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francisco throws a strike but Rostowski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Francisco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rostowski lands a couple of digs.
Francisco keeping moving, preventing Rostowski from controlling successfully.
Francisco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rostowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Francisco has his foot on Rostowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rostowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Rostowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Francisco is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Rostowski rolls with it to try and escape but Francisco cranks on the arm and Rostowski is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Francisco!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wa Sa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiury Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sa comes to the cage accompanied by Fat Lip. Gracie has chosen Apaga mas năo bate - Pregador Luo as his entrance music. Wa Sa has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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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
9 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wa Sa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kiury Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sa lands a nice looking body kick.
A head kick misses from Sa.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Sa counters with a stiff right hand.
Sa lands a high kick!
Sa scores with a nice strike.
Gracie is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sa feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Gracie crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wa Sa!
A determined Wa Sa 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 Philip Negan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Shark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Philip Negan has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Philip Negan seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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21
216 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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25
213 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Philip Negan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Robert Shark!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shark tries to clinch but Negan moves out of range.
Shark tries to keep at a distance but Negan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Negan pulls guard successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Negan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shark has managed to get both his arms back between Negan's legs - danger averted.
Negan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Shark preventing the sweep.
Shark trying to control but Negan is working from the bottom.
Shark really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Negan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Negan trying to control the position here.
Negan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shark manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Negan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Negan landing some decent shots from guard.
Negan trying to control the position from guard on top but Shark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Negan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shark is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Shark wants to stand and escape but Negan is having none of it.
Negan preventing the sweep.
Shark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shark has his foot on Negan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Negan works his way back into a safe position though.
Negan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Negan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Negan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Negan working some strikes from top position.
Negan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shark keeping moving, preventing Negan from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Negan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shark is keeping the position for now.
Negan chips away with some ground and pound.
Shark keeping moving, preventing Negan from controlling successfully.
Negan drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Negan as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Shark screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Negan! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Philip Negan!
Philip Negan 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bas Severn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kilo Macarenco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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285 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bas Severn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kilo Macarenco!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severn scores with a body shot.
Macarenco switches off momentarily and Severn cracks him with a monster right hand! Macarenco topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Severn dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Severn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bas Severn!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duchess Queensbury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
181 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
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33
180 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Billy Do!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Duchess Queensbury!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Do throws a big shot that misses.
Do looking to score a takedown here. Queensbury is defending well but Do drives through and ends up in Queensbury's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Do trying to control but Queensbury is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Queensbury can do anything to dispel that myth.
Queensbury seems keen to control Do's posture.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Duchess Queensbury wasn't active enough on the ground.
Decent striking displayed by Do there.
Do throws out a loose jab but Queensbury uses good head movement to avoid it.
Do fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Queensbury manages to avoid it.
Do throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Do missing with a left hand there. Queensbury was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Queensbury turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Do. Queensbury does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Duchess Queensbury has been cut.
Do throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Queensbury counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Do throws the left hand but Queensbury avoids the punch easily.
Do misses with the combination.
Queensbury throws out a leg kick but Do moves out of range and Queensbury only half commits.
A big right from Do misses.
Do throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Queensbury counters with a three punch combo that has Do backing up. Do nods at Queensbury to acknowledge the strikes.
Do tries to bum rush Queensbury with a series of wild strikes but Queensbury uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Billy Do seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Do.
Do looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A swing and a miss from Do.
Do throws out a loose jab but Queensbury uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Queensbury has closed the distance and engaged Do in a clinch.
Do throws an elbow that misses.
Do throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queensbury manages to break the clinch.
Do is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Queensbury.
Queensbury rushes Do and presses him up against the cage.
Queensbury wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Do has him pressed against the cage.
Queensbury avoids a wild elbow strike from Do.
Do pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Do throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Queensbury breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Do misses with a looping left.
Do throws a big shot that misses.
Do throws a hook but Queensbury blocks it.
Queensbury lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Do circles away quickly and effectively.
Do throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Queensbury counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Queensbury.
Queensbury escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Queensbury lands with a nice body kick.
Do throws an overhand right that lands on Queensbury's shoulder, as Queensbury tries to avoid the shot.
Queensbury misses with a double jab.
Do fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Queensbury on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Queensbury defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Do. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Do misses with an uppercut
enabling Queensbury to counter with a crisp jab.
Do looks to throw the jab but Queensbury is out of range.
Queensbury connects with a high kick.
Queensbury fails to land with a series of punches.
Queensbury lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Do circles away quickly and effectively.
Do lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Do slips a jab and a cross from Queensbury.
Do shoots in but no luck this time.
Do closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Queensbury. Those never looked like landing.
Do shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good standup being displayed there by Do as he connects with a hook.
Do tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Queensbury was well out of range. Poor timing from Do.
Do jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Queensbury throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Do closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Do is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Queensbury is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Do tries for a kimura but Queensbury is defending well.
Do is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Queensbury knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Queensbury wants to control but Do postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Queensbury is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Do creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Queensbury sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Do creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Queensbury sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Queensbury avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Do.
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 Billy Do will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Duchess Queensbury's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Queensbury stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Queensbury wants it to stay on the feet.
Queensbury takes one on the button.
Do moves into range and connects with a jab.
Queensbury drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Queensbury works the jab nicely.
Do jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Queensbury throws a head kick that misses
and Do counters with a right hand to the body.
Queensbury throws a hook to the side of Do's head but Do sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Queensbury connects with a leg kick. Do looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Do misses with a straight right.
Queensbury uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Do.
Duchess Queensbury is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Do shoots in looking for a takedown but Queensbury manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Do's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Do shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Queensbury sprawls well. Queensbury wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Do gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Do. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Queensbury throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Do throws a lazy right hand but Queensbury sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duchess Queensbury is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Queensbury wants to control but Do is keeping busy.
Do sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Queensbury defending well though.
Do scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Queensbury really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Do. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Do is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Queensbury doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Do.
Queensbury trying to control here.
Queensbury avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Do.
Do thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do is trying to control. Queensbury wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Queensbury is looking to improve his position.
Do thows a huge punch but Queensbury dodges it nicely.
Do thows a huge punch but Queensbury dodges it nicely.
Queensbury trying to control but Do postures up.
Do has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Do with shots to the head and body - Queensbury looks very uncomfortable down there.
Queensbury is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Do avoids the attempt from Queensbury to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Do lands a big shot there that rocks Queensbury but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Queensbury is rocked!
Do tries to control but Queensbury wriggling away.
Queensbury is still in real trouble! Can Do finish him?
Do lands with some strikes.
Do drops a big elbow. That's hurt Queensbury! More shots from Do and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Do!
In his post fight interview, Billy Do started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dick comes to the cage accompanied by Conquer All. Do has chosen The Godfather Theme Song as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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36
205 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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24
200 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Experienced |
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tom Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Do!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Dick misses.
Do scores with a three punch combo!
Dick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dick fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Do has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Do to score with a decent uppercut.
Tom Dick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dick misses with a hook to the body
and Do counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dick's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dick is controlling Do's posture.
Do loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Do throws a big elbow that misses.
Dick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dick holds on and takes a little breather.
Do in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Do must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Do trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Do postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick controlling Do's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Do postures up in Dick's guard and throws a big left but Dick blocks it.
Do postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Do stands up over Dick, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dick keeping full guard, as Do tries to pass.
Dick managing to control the position.
Do throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dick working a defensive guard here.
Do is looking to work some ground and pound but Dick has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tom Dick.
Dick throws a leg kick which misses Do's front leg but catches the back leg as Do tries to avoid it.
Dick loads up on a big right hand but Do slips the punch.
Do walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dick lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dick tries a head kick but it misses.
Do circles away from the clinch attempt.
Do throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dick closes the distance but Do moves to the side
and Do counters with a one-two to the body.
Dick looks to clinch
and Do counters with a series of strikes. Dick will be more careful next time no doubt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Do shoots in for a takedown but Dick shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dick throws a jab when Do was well out of range.
Do circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dick throws a lazy right hand but Do sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Do will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice defenses there by Do.
Do slips a jab and a cross from Dick.
Do misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Do.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dick.
Do looks to land a combination. Dick sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Do paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Do lands a nice hook to Dick's body. Dick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dick throws a jab when Do was well out of range.
Dick lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dick throws a series of punches but Do moves out of range.
Do keeps the fight on the outside.
Dick cracks Do with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Do dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dick throws a leg kick that is checked
and Do counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Do not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Do stops Dick from getting back to his feet.
Do not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dick is trying to control but can't.
Dick wants to get back to full guard.
Do thows a huge punch but Dick dodges it nicely.
Do with the ground and pound but Dick uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Do throwing strikes but missing.
Do keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dick's head.
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!
Do trying to control the position from guard on top but Dick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michael Do has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dick managing to control the position.
Do is in close to Dick's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Do accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Do missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dick wants to stand and escape but Do is having none of it.
Do throwing strikes from guard but Dick blocks nicely.
Do scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Do throws a big elbow that misses.
Do postures up in Dick's guard and throws a big left but Dick blocks it.
Dick has his hands on Do's head, controlling the position.
Dick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Do throws a big elbow that misses.
Do pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dick is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Do accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Do postures up in Dick's guard and throws a big left but Dick blocks it.
Do controlling from the top position.
Dick is trying to keep Do in close.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tom Dick wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Do will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dick throws a hook but Do avoids it easily.
Do checks a low kick from Dick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do keeps the fight on the outside.
Dick throws a jab but it's blocked by Do.
Dick throws a leg kick
and Do counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Do blocks a leg kick.
Do circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice combination there by Do.
Michael Do seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dick misses with a head kick.
Dick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Do manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Do misses with a series of wild punches.
Do swats away the attempt to clinch by Dick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Do's head.
Dick cracks Do with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Do misses with a looping right.
Dick lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dick throws a poor cross that misses
and Do counters with a left to the body.
Dick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dick slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Do throws a low kick but Dick moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Do showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dick lands with a nice body punch.
Dick looks for the body kick but Do saw that one coming.
Dick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Do.
Do lands a nice looking body shot.
Dick wants to clinch.
Dick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Dick.
Dick throws the kick towards the body but Do avoids it.
Dick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Do circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick jabs Do right on the nose. Do blinks but takes it well.
A leg kick checked by Do.
Dick thows a leg kick but Do checks it
and Dick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dick tries to work over Do's front leg with a kick but Do checks it.
Dick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dick tries to clinch but Do is having none of it.
Dick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Do manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dick throws a leg kick that misses.
Dick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dick tries a low kick but Do avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick sizes up Do with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Do throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dick counters with a stiff right hand.
Dick darts in trying to clinch
and Do counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Dick misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dick bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Do's head.
Do throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dick tries to clinch up but Do circles away and keeps his distance.
Dick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Do circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick misses with a shot to the body
and Do counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dick's guard now.
Do trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Do lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Do trying to control the position from guard on top but Dick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Do in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Do pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dick is keeping the position for now.
Dick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Do.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Do's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Do trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Do makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dick can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Do controls the pace.
Dick looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Do.
Dick trying to control the position.
Do throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Do throws a big elbow that misses.
Dick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tom Dick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dick working a defensive guard here.
Do cracks Dick with a solid left hand.
Do throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Do throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Do is looking to work some ground and pound but Dick has wrist control.
Michael Do is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Do wants to control from the top but Dick keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Do comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Do 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Do!
Michael Do bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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