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TMG 9: Akande x Sapp PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mao Jinhui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Slayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jinhui comes to the cage accompanied by through the fire and flames. Mao Jinhui has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mao Jinhui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruce Slayton!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jinhui shoots in for a takedown but Slayton shows good takedown defense.
Sloppy strikes from Slayton. Those never looked like landing.
Slayton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Mao Jinhui has been cut.
Jinhui misses with a takedown attempt
and Slayton counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Jinhui! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Slayton!
Mao Jinhui was interviewed post fight and said 'i lose because, the other fighter had luck'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Satoshi Kajiwara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jun Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jun Akiyama enters the cage!
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184 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Counter fighter
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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
14 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Satoshi Kajiwara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jun Akiyama!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kajiwara misses with a head kick.
Akiyama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kajiwara drives through and clinches with Akiyama against the cage.
Akiyama tries to pull guard but Kajiwara holds him up against the cage and eventually Akiyama drops back down to his feet.
Kajiwara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akiyama avoids the head kick by Kajiwara.
Kajiwara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kajiwara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kajiwara tries to clinch but Akiyama is having none of it.
Akiyama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kajiwara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Akiyama sprawls well. Akiyama wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kajiwara gets slowly back to his feet.
Kajiwara throws a head kick but Akiyama moves out of range.
Akiyama tries for a takedown but Kajiwara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kajiwara tries to clinch but Akiyama is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kajiwara pushes Akiyama away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Akiyama gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Akiyama trying to control the action but Kajiwara is working from the bottom.
Akiyama really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kajiwara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Akiyama lands an elbow.
Akiyama is looking to take a break and control but Kajiwara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kajiwara wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kajiwara wants to control but Akiyama postures up.
Akiyama trying to control the position but Kajiwara is working away.
Kajiwara is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kajiwara is not content to let Akiyama control the position.
Kajiwara throws Akiyama to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kajiwara lands a high kick!
Akiyama shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kajiwara is trying to defend but Akiyama finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Akiyama stops Kajiwara from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kajiwara is looking to improve his position.
Kajiwara moves into full guard.
Akiyama postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kajiwara is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Akiyama is controlling him.
Kajiwara working a defensive guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Akiyama stops Kajiwara from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Satoshi Kajiwara just wasn't active enough.
Kajiwara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akiyama manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama avoids the head kick by Kajiwara.
Kajiwara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Akiyama circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Satoshi Kajiwara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akiyama closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Akiyama is working for a kimura but Kajiwara is defending it quite comfortably.
Akiyama wants to control but Kajiwara is keeping him busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akiyama wants to pass to mount but Kajiwara is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kajiwara is trying to stand.
Akiyama wants to take a breather but Kajiwara is having none of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kajiwara pushes Akiyama off looking to stand but Akiyama dives back in and keeps control.
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 Satoshi Kajiwara will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Akiyama shoots in for a takedown but Kajiwara shows good takedown defense.
Akiyama shoots in for a takedown but Kajiwara shows good takedown defense.
Kajiwara rushes Akiyama and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Akiyama changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kajiwara fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Satoshi Kajiwara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jun Akiyama.
Kajiwara fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kajiwara shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kajiwara was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kajiwara stands up and beckons Akiyama to his feet.
Kajiwara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Akiyama tries to avoid it but Kajiwara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Akiyama to the ground. Akiyama escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kajiwara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kajiwara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akiyama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kajiwara shoots in for a double leg but Akiyama sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kajiwara tries to bum rush Akiyama with a series of wild strikes but Akiyama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Akiyama blocks the body kick.
Kajiwara throws a lazy head kick
and Akiyama counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Akiyama tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kajiwara controls his leg.
Akiyama trying to control from half guard but Kajiwara is working away.
Kajiwara trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Kajiwara tries to hold on but Akiyama postures up.
Kajiwara throwing hammer fists to the chest of Akiyama. What's that going to do exactly?
Kajiwara regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kajiwara makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kajiwara fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice body kick from Kajiwara.
Kajiwara lands a high kick!
Akiyama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kajiwara avoids it really well and circles away.
Kajiwara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kajiwara fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kajiwara lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kajiwara tries to close the distance and clinch but Akiyama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akiyama will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Satoshi Kajiwara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kajiwara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kajiwara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kajiwara scores with a head kick. Akiyama tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Akiyama shoots in for a takedown but Kajiwara shows good takedown defense.
Kajiwara tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body kick from Kajiwara.
Kajiwara gets caught napping as Akiyama dives in and scores a takedown. Kajiwara manages to retain guard.
Akiyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Kajiwara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kajiwara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Akiyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Kajiwara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jun Akiyama was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Akiyama looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck for Akiyama with that takedown attempt.
Kajiwara gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kajiwara wants to stand and escape but Akiyama is having none of it.
Kajiwara pulls Akiyama in close to prevent any damage.
Jun Akiyama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Akiyama got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kajiwara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Akiyama has managed to get both his arms back between Kajiwara's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Satoshi Kajiwara dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kajiwara misses with a body shot.
Kajiwara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kajiwara throws a sloppy head kick and Akiyama moves out of range easily.
Kajiwara tries to close the distance and clinch but Akiyama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kajiwara looks for a takedown but Akiyama sprawls well.
Kajiwara throws a sloppy head kick
and Akiyama holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kajiwara is stalling here.
Kajiwara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kajiwara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Akiyama fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kajiwara to the ground. Akiyama is now in Kajiwara's guard.
Akiyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Kajiwara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama postures up.
Kajiwara is looking to stand up but Akiyama isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Akiyama looking to pass the guard.
Kajiwara is looking for a triangle but Akiyama pushes his legs off easily.
Kajiwara is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kajiwara keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Akiyama's efforts to push away.
Kajiwara prevents a takedown attempt there.
Akiyama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kajiwara's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama jumps into guard, dragging Kajiwara to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kajiwara wants to stand but Akiyama is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kajiwara stands up and waves to Akiyama to follow him.
Akiyama stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Akiyama wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Satoshi Kajiwara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kajiwara lands a head kick. Akiyama smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akiyama on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kajiwara. Kajiwara obviously looking to wear him down.
Kajiwara misses with a body shot.
Kajiwara is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Akiyama's half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kajiwara trying to control the action but Akiyama is working from the bottom.
Akiyama wants to improve his position but Kajiwara is controlling well.
Akiyama is looking to control Kajiwara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Akiyama avoid being mounted?
Akiyama is looking for a sweep. Kajiwara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kajiwara trying to mount his opponent but Akiyama defends it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kajiwara doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Akiyama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kajiwara fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kajiwara fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Akiyama avoids it really well and circles away.
Kajiwara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kajiwara throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kajiwara enables Akiyama to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kajiwara manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Akiyama won't allow Kajiwara to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kajiwara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Akiyama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Akiyama passes Kajiwara's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Satoshi Kajiwara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kajiwara, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satoshi Kajiwara!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Uy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurico Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Uy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bleed It Out. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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204 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, William Uy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maurico Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uy is looking to clinch.
Uy has Ferreira up against the cage in a clinch.
Uy is pressed up against the cage. Ferreira has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Uy down to the mat. Uy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Uy rushes Ferreira and presses him up against the cage.
Uy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferreira looking for a takedown.
Uy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Uy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Uy misses with a series of wild punches.
Uy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
William Uy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferreira circles away quickly and effectively.
Uy is looking to clinch but Ferreira is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uy looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferreira is just out of range.
Uy has managed to clinch.
Ferreira wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Uy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Uy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Uy misses with a body shot.
Uy moves into range and clinches up with Ferreira.
Uy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Uy lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Maurico Ferreira has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Uy.
Uy throws a body punch but Ferreira moves out of range.
Uy waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Ferreira. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Ferreira to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Ferreira is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uy content to stall in guard here.
Ferreira is still in real trouble! Can Uy finish him?
Ferreira looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Uy has picked Ferreira up and slammed him! Ferreira can't keep hold of the triangle and Uy manages to pass to side control!
Uy just content to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ferreira can do anything to dispel that myth.
Uy stands up and beckons Ferreira to his feet.
Uy pushes Ferreira up against the cage in a clinch.
Uy dips a shoulder and cracks Ferreira with a mighty uppercut! Ferreira falls back against the cage and Uy unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ferreira is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Uy screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Uy!
An out of breath William Uy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Katsuyori Shibata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Anderson ''The Spider'' Silva as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Katsuyori Shibata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva moves to clinch but Shibata breaks away
and Shibata makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Silva really felt that one!
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva wants to clinch but Shibata slips to the side
and Shibata counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shibata.
Shibata stops Silva from standing up.
Shibata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shibata postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shibata's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Silva wants to stand up but Shibata is controlling him.
Shibata throws a big elbow that misses.
Shibata decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Silva, up you get!
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!
Silva darts in trying to clinch
and Shibata finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A head kick from Shibata lands but Silva takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shibata misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shibata lands with a kick to the ribs.
Silva steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shibata. That one must have hurt.
Shibata lands a high kick!
Silva sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Silva looks winded!
Silva looks to clinch
and Shibata counters with a single leg into guard. Silva didn't expect that.
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!
Shibata controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shibata stands and steps away. Silva gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Shibata works over Silva's head and body with a nice combination.
Shibata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva moves to clinch but Shibata breaks away
and Shibata counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shibata is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shibata is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shibata 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.
Shibata gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Silva takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shibata lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Anderson Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shibata counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shibata drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Shibata off! Shibata jumps back into Silva's guard.
Shibata drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Shibata as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Silva screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Shibata! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Katsuyori Shibata!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Francisco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Duarte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Douglas Duarte acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel Francisco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Douglas Duarte!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duarte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Francisco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Duarte as he jumps to the side.
Francisco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Francisco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Duarte misses the shot to the body.
Duarte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duarte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Francisco shoots in and drives through. Duarte sprawls well.
Duarte lands a nice shot to the body.
Duarte swings for the body but Francisco moves out of range.
Duarte stuffs the takedown attempt from Francisco. Francisco gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Francisco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francisco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Duarte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Francisco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Francisco is defended easily by Duarte.
Duarte stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Duarte wants it to stay on the feet.
Francisco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Francisco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duarte throws a looping overhand right but Francisco ducks down to avoid it.
Francisco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Francisco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duarte throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Francisco stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Francisco shoots in but no luck this time.
Francisco shoots in but no luck this time.
Duarte sizes up Francisco with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Duarte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Francisco throws a body punch but Duarte moves out of range.
Francisco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duarte circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duarte throws a hook to the side of Francisco's head but Francisco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Francisco with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Duarte to score with a decent uppercut.
Francisco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Duarte swivels and escapes.
Duarte looks to throw the jab but Francisco is out of range.
Douglas Duarte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Francisco throws a jab but it's blocked by Duarte.
Francisco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Duarte loads up on a big right hand but Francisco slips the punch.
Francisco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duarte.
A big left from Duarte misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duarte misses the shot to the body.
Duarte throws a lazy right hand but Francisco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duarte stuffs the takedown attempt from Francisco. Francisco gets slowly back to his feet.
Francisco ducks right into an uppercut from Duarte.
Duarte slaps away a takedown attempt from Francisco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Duarte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Francisco moves away.
Duarte lands with a good body shot.
Francisco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Duarte as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Duarte dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Francisco has his takedown stuffed
and Duarte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Duarte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Francisco on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Duarte stuns Francisco with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Duarte misses with a looping left.
Daniel Francisco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Francisco clinches up with Duarte and pushes him back against the cage.
Francisco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Francisco swings widly with a right hand
and Duarte makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Francisco moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francisco stalling against the cage.
Duarte wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Francisco misses with a body punch.
Duarte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Francisco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Duarte is trying to break the clinch but Francisco is controlling him.
Duarte has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Francisco has Duarte pushed against the cage.
Duarte is looking to break free of the clinch but Francisco has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duarte is trying to break free.
Francisco has Duarte pressed against the cage.
Francisco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duarte lands a slapping body shot.
Francisco shoots for a takedown but Duarte saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Duarte throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francisco ducks under a wild hook from Duarte.
Duarte slaps away a takedown attempt from Francisco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Francisco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Francisco with that takedown attempt.
Francisco needs to keep his hands up - Duarte had a free shot at his head there.
Duarte scores with a nice strike.
Duarte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Francisco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Francisco looks for a takedown but Duarte sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francisco shoots in but Duarte avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Duarte misses with a wild body shot.
Duarte throws a right hand that misses
and Francisco counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Duarte's guard now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Francisco wants to control from the top but Duarte keeps moving.
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Francisco dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Duarte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Francisco takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Duarte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Francisco.
Douglas Duarte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Francisco moves away from the strike by Duarte.
Francisco clinches with his opponent.
Francisco breaks the clinch.
Francisco fails with the takedown.
Duarte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Francisco.
Duarte is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Francisco rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte misses with a wild body shot.
Duarte lands with a shot to the body.
Duarte lands with a right hand.
Duarte missing with a left hand there. Francisco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duarte throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice defenses there by Francisco.
Nice sprawl there from Duarte as Francisco shoots in.
Duarte scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Duarte digs a good hook to Francisco's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Francisco closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Duarte's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Francisco working aggressively here.
Duarte is looking to break free of the clinch but Francisco has double underhooks.
Francisco pulls Duarte into guard.
Duarte stopping the sweep attempt from Francisco.
Duarte really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Francisco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Francisco looking for a guillotine here but Duarte defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Francisco lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Duarte!
Francisco working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Francisco wants to control the pace but Duarte is squirming around nicely.
Francisco is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Duarte is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francisco cracks Duarte with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Francisco wants to finish this one by submission but Duarte is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Francisco.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Francisco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Duarte is looking to escape.
Francisco has isolated one of Duarte's arms. Duarte looking to fight him off but Francisco twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Francisco!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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141 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christopher Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ron Paul!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas leaves Paul with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thomas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Paul defends it nicely.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Paul shoots in for a double leg but Thomas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Paul is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thomas throws a chopping leg kick but Paul manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paul closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Paul unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thomas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paul drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thomas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Christopher Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Paul.
Paul tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Paul wants to improve his position but Thomas is controlling well.
Thomas slips a nice elbow through Paul's hands, connecting with Paul's forehead.
Paul blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thomas.
Thomas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Thomas working the head and body with strikes.
Thomas stops Paul from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Thomas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Paul with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Paul has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thomas is working away from the top position though.
Thomas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thomas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice strikes from Thomas there.
Paul misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Thomas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thomas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paul looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Thomas is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thomas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Paul tries to roll over but Thomas keeps him under control.
Thomas is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Paul tries to kick Thomas off but Thomas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Paul throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paul wants to get back to full guard.
Thomas lands strikes from half guard.
Thomas seems to be looking for submissions.
Nice strikes from Thomas there.
Thomas prevents Paul from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul is looking to improve his position.
Paul is pressing down on Thomas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thomas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thomas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thomas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thomas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thomas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paul is trying to control the position but Thomas postures up.
Thomas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thomas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thomas is one step ahead there.
Thomas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul wants to stand but Thomas is controlling the position.
Paul throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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!
Thomas distracts Paul with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Paul utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thomas landing with the ground and pound.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
Paul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thomas won't allow Paul to get back to his feet.
Thomas throwing strikes from guard but Paul blocks nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thomas is one step ahead there.
Thomas landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Thomas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Paul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
Thomas shoots in for a double leg but Paul sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Paul closes the distance and clinches.
Paul gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thomas.
Thomas managing to block the knees to the body from Paul.
Thomas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paul avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paul lands a good knee to the midsection. Thomas won't want to take too many of those.
Paul creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thomas's defenses.
It looks like Christopher Thomas has been cut.
Paul is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Paul creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thomas's defenses.
Paul lands an elbow that stopped Thomas in his tracks for a moment.
Thomas is fighting off a takedown attempt but Paul is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Thomas to the mat. Thomas regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Paul throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Thomas pulls Paul in to control the position.
Thomas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Paul wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Christopher Thomas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thomas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thomas keeping full guard, as Paul tries to pass.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thomas misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas shoots in and bounces Paul off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Thomas works over Paul with some ground and pound from guard.
Thomas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paul working for a triangle but Thomas defends it easily.
Paul looking for a guillotine here but Thomas defends easily.
Thomas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paul has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thomas has managed to get both his arms back between Paul's legs - danger averted.
Paul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thomas is one step ahead there.
Thomas lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thomas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Paul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thomas with a nice head shot there.
Thomas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thomas chips away with some ground and pound.
Thomas postures up and lands a big shot to Paul's brow.
Paul throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paul is breathing heavily.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Paul is keeping the position.
Thomas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas postures up in Paul's guard and throws a big left but Paul blocks it.
Thomas works over Paul with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thomas is aware though and is defending well.
Thomas landing with the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Paul wants to sweep but no luck.
Thomas scoring with some ground and pound.
Paul wants to sweep but no luck.
Thomas stands up over Paul, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thomas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thomas is in close to Paul's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thomas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thomas stands up over Paul, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Paul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Paul is retaining full guard.
Thomas throws a big right hand that misses.
Paul wants to sweep but no luck.
Thomas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Christopher Thomas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Christopher Thomas's cut.
That's time! Thomas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt
and Paul counters with a body kick that stops Thomas in his tracks momentarily.
Paul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Paul moves in looking to clinch but Thomas pushes him off.
Paul fails in his attempt to clinch.
A lazy body kick from Thomas
and Paul counters by clinching up.
Paul stalling in the clinch but Thomas improves position.
Paul landing knees to the body.
Thomas is pressed up against the cage. Paul has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thomas down to the mat. Thomas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thomas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paul.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
Paul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thomas throws a hook but Paul blocks it.
Thomas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Christopher Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Paul.
Paul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Thomas gets a double leg takedown into Paul's guard.
Paul bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thomas's guard.
Thomas wants to sweep here but Paul controlling him for the moment.
Paul wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.
Paul trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Thomas wants to sweep but no luck.
Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paul looking to sit in guard and control but Thomas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Paul is keeping the position.
Thomas chips away with some ground and pound.
Paul preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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!
Thomas landing some decent shots from guard.
Thomas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thomas lands a couple of elbows.
Thomas preventing the sweep.
Paul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thomas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Paul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thomas throws a strike but Paul rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Paul preventing the sweep.
Paul trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Thomas has his hands on Paul's head, controlling the position.
Paul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paul looking to pass the guard.
Thomas wants to sweep but no luck.
Thomas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ron Paul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas motions for Paul to come forward. Thomas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Paul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
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 Christopher Thomas.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thomas, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Thomas!
Christopher Thomas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kid Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duarte Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe comes to the cage accompanied by (Ugly kid joe) Everything about you. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kid Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Duarte Moreira!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreira takes a swing at Joe's ribcage but misses.
Joe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moreira scores with the left hand. Joe knows he should have avoided that one.
Moreira moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Joe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Joe.
Joe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Moreira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moreira tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moreira takes a swing at Joe's ribcage but misses.
Joe drives through and clinches with Moreira against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joe.
Moreira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Joe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moreira backwards.
A short right from Joe.
Joe misses with some punches.
Moreira working hard to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Joe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Joe.
Joe lands with a light punch inside.
Joe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moreira is rocked!
Joe throws a big uppercut that drops Moreira! More strikes from Joe and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Moreira lies dazed against the cage as Joe celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kid Joe!
Kid Joe gave a mention to Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crazy Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Datsik's choice of entrance music: Binge and purge by Clutch. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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140 lbs
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142 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marvin Perez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Crazy Datsik!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Datsik throws a low kick but it's checked well by Perez.
Datsik lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Perez lands a body shot.
Datsik pivots, looking for a leg kick but Perez is out of range and Datsik settles back down.
Crazy Datsik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perez throws a leg kick but Datsik moved away.
Datsik throws a lazy head kick
and Perez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Datsik throws a nice inside leg kick.
Perez cracks Datsik with a right hand to the side of the head.
Perez clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perez cracks Datsik with a nice body shot.
Perez blocks an uppercut.
Perez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perez lands a nice uppercut.
Perez lands a shoulder strike.
Datsik blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Perez.
Perez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Datsik's elbow.
Datsik blocking some punches.
Perez misses with some punches.
Perez is trying to trip Datsik. He has hold of a leg but Datsik is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Perez persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Perez being controlled here momentarily.
Perez looking to sit in guard and control but Datsik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Perez is trying to keep Datsik in close.
Datsik has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Perez is proving hard to escape from.
Perez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Perez has Datsik pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Marvin Perez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Datsik tried to score with a low kick but Perez checks it.
Datsik scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Perez blocks a leg kick.
Perez lands the left hand.
Datsik throws a quick inside leg kick.
Perez avoids the head kick by Datsik.
Perez rushes Datsik and presses him up against the cage.
Datsik blocks an uppercut.
Perez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Datsik backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez throws a head punch that misses.
Perez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Perez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Datsik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Datsik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Perez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Datsik backwards.
Perez is looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Perez.
Datsik scores with a shot to the side of Perez's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Datsik scores with a shot to the side of Perez's head.
Datsik misses with a punch to the body.
Perez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Datsik avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marvin Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Perez thows a body shot but no joy.
Datsik tries a head kick but it misses.
Datsik lands a jab to the head.
Perez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Perez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Datsik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Datsik.
Datsik fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Perez.
Perez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Datsik circles away quickly and effectively.
Datsik pivots, looking for a leg kick but Perez is out of range and Datsik settles back down.
Perez misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Datsik throws a head kick that half lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Datsik there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Datsik throws a low kick but it's checked well by Perez.
Perez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Datsik's waist but Datsik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Perez off to one side.
Datsik throws a body kick that misses.
Perez fails with a takedown attempt.
Perez misses with the combination.
Datsik throws a nice outside leg kick.
Datsik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perez throws out the jab.
A jab lands there for Perez.
Datsik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Perez throws out a loose jab but Datsik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Datsik checks a leg kick.
Datsik scores with a kick to the midsection.
Perez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Perez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Perez is breathing heavily.
Datsik throws a wild body kick that Perez sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Crazy Datsik will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Perez tries to work over Datsik's front leg with a kick but Datsik checks it.
Perez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Perez pushes Datsik up against the cage in a clinch.
Datsik is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Perez throws a punch but it's blocked by Datsik.
Datsik blocks an uppercut.
Perez tries for a takedown but Datsik manages to get underhooks.
Datsik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Datsik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Datsik digs a right hand underneath Perez's ribcage. Perez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Perez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A hook to the body from Datsik.
Perez is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marvin Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Datsik manages to break the clinch.
Perez throws a right hand that Datsik ducks under and follows up with a left that Datsik also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Datsik feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Perez's calf.
A punch combination from Perez misses.
Datsik sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Perez to the ground! Datsik dives into full mount looking to finish!
Perez is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Perez is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez can't escape the position.
Datsik thowing shots but they're missing.
Datsik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Datsik thowing shots but they're missing.
Datsik throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Datsik looking to ground and pound but Perez is blocking nicely.
Datsik landing strikes, looking to finish!
Poor strikes thrown by Datsik there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Datsik raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oh Perez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perez avoids a series of strikes thrown by Datsik.
Datsik throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Perez because Datsik loaded up on that one.
Datsik unloads with some shots from mount but Perez bucks and avoids them well.
Perez seems to have got his legs back now.
Perez is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perez wants to control but Datsik is having none of it.
Datsik looking to control but Perez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Datsik unloads with some shots from mount but Perez bucks and avoids them well.
Datsik trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Perez is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Perez is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Perez blocking the ground and pound.
Perez is looking to improve his position but Datsik isn't that keen on the idea.
Datsik thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Datsik.
Datsik thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Perez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Datsik.
Perez gets back to half guard.
Perez pushes Datsik off looking to stand but Datsik dives back in and keeps control.
Datsik wants to stand but Perez has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Datsik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Datsik seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Datsik sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Perez defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Datsik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Datsik was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
Datsik misses with a leg kick.
Datsik pivots, looking for a leg kick but Perez is out of range and Datsik settles back down.
Datsik turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Perez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Datsik.
Datsik goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Datsik throws a low kick, looking for Perez's leg but Perez calmly moves out of range.
Perez throws a looping overhand right but Datsik ducks down to avoid it.
Perez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Datsik scoring well with a low kick there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Datsik.
Datsik lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Perez jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Datsik connects with an inside leg kick.
Datsik lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Datsik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perez.
Datsik dodges the punch combination from Perez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez scores with a nice right hand.
Datsik throws a front kick aimed at Perez's knee but Perez avoids it well.
Perez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Datsik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Datsik lands a leg kick that knocks Perez off balance momentarily.
Datsik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Datsik misses.
Datsik lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Perez blocks a low kick nicely.
Datsik tries to score with a low kick but Perez moves his leg out of the way.
Perez drives through and clinches with Datsik against the cage.
Datsik is leaning against Perez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perez.
Datsik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Datsik.
Perez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Datsik lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perez has a couple of punches blocked by Datsik.
Perez goes for a takedown attempt but Datsik pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perez looks to throw the jab but Datsik is out of range.
Datsik lands a lovely overhand right.
Crazy Datsik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Datsik. Datsik obviously looking to wear him down.
Perez throws a leg kick but Datsik sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Datsik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Datsik connects with a leg kick. Perez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Perez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Datsik throws a leg kick which misses Perez's front leg but catches the back leg as Perez tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Datsik.
Datsik throws a nice outside leg kick.
Datsik misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez blocks a head kick by Datsik.
A big head kick from Datsik and Perez is sent sprawling to the canvas!
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!
Perez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Datsik wanted to stand there but Perez had control of the position.
Datsik is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Datsik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Datsik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Perez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik looking to pass the guard.
Perez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Perez tries to get out of the position.
Datsik postures up in Perez's guard and throws a big left but Perez blocks it.
Datsik wants to stand but Perez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Perez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Datsik puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Perez tries to roll over but Datsik keeps him under control.
Datsik wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Datsik really 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.
Datsik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Datsik throws a head kick that misses.
Perez drives through and clinches with Datsik against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Datsik.
Datsik lands a right hand.
Perez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Datsik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Perez pushes Datsik back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Perez is looking for a takedown.
Perez is trying to force a seperation but Datsik has the dominant position.
Datsik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perez throws a head punch that misses.
Perez pushes Datsik back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Perez misses with a punch to the body.
Datsik misses with a punch to the body.
Perez manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez misses with the combination.
Perez checks a leg kick.
Perez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Datsik wants to slow Perez down by chopping away at his legs.
Perez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Perez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Perez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Datsik at a distance.
Datsik attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Perez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A left lands for Perez.
Datsik throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Perez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Datsik as he jumps to the side.
Datsik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik throws a low kick but Perez avoids it.
Perez instigates a clinch.
Datsik blocks a body shot from Perez.
A head punch on the inside from Perez fails to land.
Datsik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Perez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Datsik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Datsik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Datsik throws a wild body kick that Perez sees coming a mile off.
Datsik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Datsik checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Datsik fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Datsik swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Datsik throws a nice inside leg kick.
Perez blocks a jab.
Datsik throws a leg kick but Perez checks it.
Perez checks a low kick from Datsik.
Crazy Datsik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marvin Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Datsik throws a low kick, looking for Perez's leg but Perez calmly moves out of range.
Datsik tries to land a leg kick but Perez saw it coming and moves away.
Datsik throws a body punch but Perez moves out of range.
Datsik fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Perez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Perez connects with a crisp jab.
Perez moves into the clinch successfully.
Datsik prevents a body shot from Perez.
Perez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Perez throws a punch but it's blocked by Datsik.
Datsik prevents Perez from breaking the clinch.
Perez tries a body shot but Datsik blocks it.
Datsik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Perez misses with the head strike.
Perez blocks a body shot from Datsik.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perez lands an uppercut.
Perez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Datsik is looking to break free of the clinch but Perez has double underhooks.
Perez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Perez tries to break free but Datsik pushes him back against the cage.
Perez tries to circle away but Datsik has him pinned against the cage.
Perez working aggressively here.
Perez misses with a body punch.
Perez can't get the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perez lands a shot to the body.
Perez blocking some punches.
Datsik throws a head punch that misses.
Perez swings wildly with an uppercut but Datsik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Datsik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Marvin Perez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Perez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Datsik throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Perez.
Datsik chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Datsik swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Datsik 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Datsik takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Perez misses with a hook to the body
and Datsik counters with a low kick, right behind Perez 's knee.
Nice cross by Perez.
Datsik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Datsik tried to score with a low kick but Perez checks it.
Datsik lands with a kick to the temple. Perez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Datsik is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Perez scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perez clinches up with Datsik and pushes him back against the cage.
Datsik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Perez.
Perez presses Datsik against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Datsik backwards.
Datsik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Perez slips a jab from Datsik.
Perez digs a good body shot into Datsik's ribs.
Perez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Datsik is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Perez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Perez trying to control but Datsik is working from the bottom.
Perez stops Datsik from standing up.
Datsik keeping full guard, as Perez tries to pass.
Datsik wants to stand and escape but Perez is having none of it.
Perez throws a big elbow that misses.
Marvin Perez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crazy Datsik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Perez throwing strikes from guard but Datsik blocks nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Datsik misses with a low kick as Perez jumps back.
Perez takes the fight into the clinch.
Perez misses with some punches.
Datsik breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Perez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Perez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Datsik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Perez throws a series of punches but Datsik moves out of range.
Perez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Perez.
Datsik throws out a leg kick but Perez moves out of range and Datsik only half commits.
Datsik throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Perez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Datsik.
Perez has Datsik up against the cage in a clinch.
Datsik throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Perez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Datsik blocking some punches.
Perez working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Datsik pulls his leg out and moves away.
Datsik throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Datsik.
Datsik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Perez has time to react.
Datsik throws a leg kick but Perez moved away.
A head kick by Datsik misses
and Perez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Datsik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Datsik slips under a jab.
Datsik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Datsik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Perez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Datsik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Datsik throws a head kick but Perez moves out of range.
Perez closes the distance and clinches.
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 Marvin Perez.
I think Datsik has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crazy Datsik!
Crazy Datsik is the new bantamweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Crazy Datsik waved his t-shirt featuring GREEN!'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kasim Akande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Sapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kasim Akande has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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19 - 15 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kasim Akande!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Bob Sapp!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sapp looks to land a left hand but Akande moved out of range nicely.
Sapp throws a hook but Akande blocks it.
Akande is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Kasim Akande has been cut.
Akande thows a body shot but no joy.
Akande lands with a shot to the body.
Akande connects with a single shot there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sapp checks a leg kick.
Akande lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sapp lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sapp throws out a loose jab but Akande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sapp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akande looks for a takedown but Sapp sprawls well.
Akande shoots in looking for a takedown but Sapp manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Akande's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Akande gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Akande misses with a body kick.
A big right from Sapp misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapp thuds his right hand into Akande's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Akande shoots in and drives through. Sapp sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kasim Akande. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akande tries to land a leg kick but Sapp saw it coming and moves away.
Sapp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akande manages to avoid it.
Akande looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sapp is fending him off so far but Akande persists. Nope, Sapp circles away and we're back to standing.
Akande takes a jab right on the kisser.
Akande lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akande ducks under a wild hook from Sapp.
Sapp throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Akande to counter with a crisp jab.
A cross from Sapp lands.
Akande shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sapp on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sapp drops Akande with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Akande looks back up at him and smiles so Sapp waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Akande fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sapp is out of range.
Akande throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akande throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sapp's waist but Sapp gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Akande off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akande displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sapp throws out the jab.
Sapp misses with a hook. Akande ducked under it nicely.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Akande. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Sapp misses with a left hand
and Akande counters with a head kick. That will keep Sapp thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Akande closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sapp did well to prevent Akande getting side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Akande wants to work for an arm triangle but Sapp is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Akande is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Akande is looking for submissions but instead, Sapp has regained full guard.
Akande looking to pass the guard.
Akande drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sapp looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sapp looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sapp!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akande is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Akande is working hard here to advance position.
Sapp tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akande sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sapp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sapp lands strikes from half guard.
Sapp working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sapp throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akande looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akande wants to get back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akande looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Akande actively working from the bottom here.
Sapp scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sapp is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sapp seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sapp wants to control but Akande is keeping him busy.
Akande looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sapp winds up and cracks Akande with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kasim Akande's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sapp lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Akande is rocked!
Kasim Akande's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sapp lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Akande quite badly. Akande pulls Sapp in close trying to recover. Sapp postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Akande on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Akande doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Sapp!
Bob Sapp is the new super heavyweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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