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JLF: Contenders 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smasher Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Money 's choice of entrance music: Gives You Hell. Money has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! This should be a great matchup!
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270 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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235 lbs
7 - 21 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Smasher Money !
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson cracks Money with an uppercut from hell and Money crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Johnson's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
That has opened up Smasher Money 's cut even more.
Money looks gassed!
Johnson pushing down on Money 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Money 's head.
The cut above Smasher Money 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Smasher Money 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Pingshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshiaki Urai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pingshaw kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Heart of a Champion. Urai has chosen Japan Will Kick Your Ass as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Yoshiaki Urai acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anthony Pingshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshiaki Urai!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urai takes the fight into the clinch.
Pingshaw working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Urai tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pingshaw lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Pingshaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Urai tries to pull guard but Pingshaw won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pingshaw.
Pingshaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pingshaw clinches.
Urai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anthony Pingshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshiaki Urai.
A left hand lands to the body for Pingshaw.
Pingshaw pulls guard.
Pingshaw looking for a sweep. Not yet Pingshaw, not yet.
Pingshaw will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Urai thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pingshaw knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Urai on the ground.
Pingshaw pulls Urai in close to prevent any damage.
Pingshaw trying to strike off his back.
Pingshaw keeping moving, preventing Urai from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pingshaw working a defensive guard here.
Urai won't allow Pingshaw to sweep him here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pingshaw fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pingshaw moves in looking to clinch but Urai pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Urai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pingshaw tries to clinch but Urai moves away
and Urai counters with a shoot takedown. Pingshaw fights it but they end up in guard.
Urai is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pingshaw is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pingshaw has escaped and now he's on top!
Urai looks gassed!
Pingshaw wants to stand but Urai is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pingshaw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Urai looking for a sweep. Not yet Urai, not yet.
Pingshaw tries to stand but Urai is controlling from the bottom.
Urai manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Urai working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pingshaw is looking to get to half guard.
Urai avoids the attempt from Pingshaw to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Urai prevents Pingshaw from getting the reversal.
Urai looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Urai wants to control the pace but Pingshaw is squirming around nicely.
Urai throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pingshaw flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Pingshaw flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Urai looking to secure an arm triangle but Pingshaw defends it well.
Urai is working for a guillotine from mount but Pingshaw frees his head quite easily.
Urai looking for a guillotine from mount but Pingshaw is having none of it.
Pingshaw tries to hold on but Urai postures up.
Pingshaw is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshiaki Urai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Urai tries to clinch up.
Urai throws a sloppy head kick and Pingshaw moves out of range easily.
Anthony Pingshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pingshaw misses with a takedown attempt - Urai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pingshaw closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Pingshaw pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Pingshaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Urai circles away from the clinch attempt
and Urai counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urai fails to pull guard.
Urai taking a breather.
Urai fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pingshaw lands an uppercut.
Pingshaw working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Urai tries to stall but Pingshaw uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Pingshaw.
Urai is pressed up against the ropes. Pingshaw has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Urai down to the mat. Urai avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pingshaw tries for a takedown but Urai circles away easily
and Urai counters with a big head kick but Pingshaw shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Pingshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Urai takes the fight into the clinch.
Pingshaw prevents a takedown attempt there.
Urai pulls guard effortlessly.
Urai is trying to keep Pingshaw in close.
Pingshaw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Urai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pingshaw tries to stand but Urai is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pingshaw stopping the sweep attempt from Urai.
Pingshaw really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pingshaw has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Urai is proving hard to escape from.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pingshaw jumps into guard, dragging Urai to the mat.
Urai advances to half guard.
Urai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pingshaw wants to get back to his feet.
Pingshaw keeping hold of Urai's head, controlling as best he can.
Urai has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pingshaw taking shots to the head.
Urai tries to control but Pingshaw wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pingshaw really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Urai tries to control but Pingshaw wriggling away.
Pingshaw wants to control but Urai is having none of it.
Urai looking for a guillotine from mount but Pingshaw is having none of it.
Urai with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pingshaw defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Urai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshiaki Urai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Pingshaw with a poor takedown
and Urai counters with a shoot takedown. Pingshaw fights it but they end up in guard.
Urai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pingshaw is keeping the position for now.
Urai trying to control but Pingshaw is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Urai stopping the sweep attempt from Pingshaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pingshaw controlling Urai's posture.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A combination from Urai does no damage.
Pingshaw takes the fight into the clinch.
Pingshaw jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Urai walks away with a smile on his face. Pingshaw gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pingshaw looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Urai is fending him off so far but Pingshaw persists. Nope, Urai circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Pingshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pingshaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Urai connects with the punch.
A combination from Pingshaw does no damage.
Pingshaw tries to clinch there but Urai circles away.
Anthony Pingshaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pingshaw tries to close the distance and clinch but Urai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pingshaw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urai.
Pingshaw tries to close the distance and clinch but Urai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Urai.
Pingshaw wants to clinch
and Urai counters with a nice leg kick.
Pingshaw misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Urai tries to clinch there but Pingshaw circles away.
A left and a right from Pingshaw both land. Nice combination.
Urai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pingshaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Urai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pingshaw jabs at Urai's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urai looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pingshaw is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Urai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Urai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pingshaw knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Urai wants to control but Pingshaw is keeping him busy.
Urai misses with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urai trying to control the action but Pingshaw is working from the bottom.
Pingshaw wants to control but Urai postures up.
Urai is looking to take a break and control but Pingshaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pingshaw prevents Urai from moving into mount.
Yoshiaki Urai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Urai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pingshaw knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pingshaw can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshiaki Urai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Urai 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshiaki Urai!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Techi Pro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dwayne Hicks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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151 lbs
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146 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Techi Pro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dwayne Hicks!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Hicks. No joy for Pro on that attempt.
Hicks lands with an overhand left.
Pro looks for a takedown but Hicks sprawls well.
Hicks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pro.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Techi Pro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hicks clinches with his opponent.
Hicks scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Hicks.
Pro is breathing heavily.
Hicks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hicks lands a left hand.
Pro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hicks just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Hicks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pro backwards.
Hicks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hicks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hicks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hicks lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Hicks.
Pro could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hicks lands with a left to the head.
Pro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hicks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pros head.
A short uppercut from Hicks.
Pro is rocked!
Hicks pushes Pro back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Hicks.
Hicks lands a big knee to the head and Pro goes down! Hicks is looking to finish!
Oh Pro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks cracks Pro with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Hicks immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Pro is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Hicks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne Hicks!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick De La Rossa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De La Rossa has chosen DJ Khaled - Go Hard as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick De La Rossa!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De La Rossa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nick De La Rossa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De La Rossa tries to close the distance and clinch but Kelly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De La Rossa tries to clinch up.
De La Rossa cracks Kelly with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
De La Rossa fails to land the takedown.
De La Rossa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Rossa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelly.
Kelly drops De La Rossa with a beautiful combination! De La Rossa stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kelly is looking for the KO!
De La Rossa is rocked!
It looks like Nick De La Rossa has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Rossa throws a hook to the side of Kelly's head but Kelly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De La Rossa is still on wobbly legs! Can Kelly finish him?
Kelly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kelly! De La Rossa is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Kelly!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Rader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filipe Melo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filipe Melo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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168 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Justin Rader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Filipe Melo!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rader shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Melo is trying to defend but Rader finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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.
Melo won't allow Rader to pass to mount.
Melo actively working from the bottom here.
Rader wants to stand up but Melo has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Melo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Melo looking for submissions off his back.
Melo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rader works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Rader connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rader with the ground and pound from mount.
Melo can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Rader.
Rader get's back to his feet.
Melo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick from Rader is predictable there
and Melo counters with a low kick, right behind Rader 's knee.
Melo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rader closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rader works to advance to full mount. Melo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Rader controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melo is trying desperately to improve position.
Rader looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rader prevents Melo from getting the reversal.
Rader landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melo is squirming around, avoiding Rader's attempts to control the action.
Rader working the ground and pound effectively.
Melo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Rader is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Rader gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Rader gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Rader apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Rader scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rader lands an elbow.
Melo is looking to reverse the position.
Rader 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.
Rader moves into full mount!
Melo is in a horrible position here. Rader smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Melo looks gassed!
Rader content just to control the position here.
Rader prevents Melo from getting the reversal.
Rader controlling from the full mount.
Rader's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rader trying to control but Melo is having none of it.
Melo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Rader dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rader closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rader seems to be looking for submissions.
Melo gets back to full guard.
Rader scoring with some ground and pound.
Melo being controlled here, momentarily.
Rader is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Melo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rader defends well.
Rader sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rader stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Filipe Melo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rader scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rader wants to take a breather but Melo is having none of it.
Melo actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melo moves into full guard.
Melo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rader defends it easily.
Melo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rader stacks Melo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rader!
Rader cracks Melo with a big elbow.
Rader decides to stand up, so the ref orders Melo to his feet.
Rader drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rader trying to control the position but Melo is working away.
Rader lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Melo down.
Justin Rader overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Melo is looking to regain half guard here but Rader keeps moving and retains side control.
Rader decides to stand back up.
A head kick by Rader misses
and Melo counters with an outside leg kick.
Rader checks a leg kick.
Rader looks for a takedown but Melo sprawls well.
Rader tries to clinch but Melo is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rader closes the distance and pushes Melo back into the ropes.
Melo tries to pull guard but Rader holds him up against the ropes and eventually Melo drops back down to his feet.
Rader manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Melo wants to pass the guard but Rader is keeping the position.
Rader has Melo pulled in close to control his posture.
Melo wants to control from the top but Rader keeps moving.
Melo won't allow Rader to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Rader dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Melo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rader swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Melo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rader counters with a series of strikes. Melo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rader shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rader showed some decent athleticism there.
Rader seems to be looking for submissions.
Melo is defending against the submission attempts here by Rader.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Melo is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rader sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Melo is looking to improve his position.
Melo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Melo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Rader is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rader shoots in and bounces Melo off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Melo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rader escapes and throws Melo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Melo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Melo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rader pulls his head out easily.
Melo is in trouble now - Rader has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rader working Melo over with strikes here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Melo taking shots to the head.
Melo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rader tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
A nice elbow there by Rader.
Rader controlling the position easily from mount.
Melo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rader looking to control but Melo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Melo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Filipe Melo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rader breaks from Melo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Melo looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Melo tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Rader showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rader, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Rader!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giuseppe Zaluchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruben Yvel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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24
265 lbs
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22
235 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Giuseppe Zaluchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ruben Yvel!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yvel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yvel lands a head kick!
It looks like Giuseppe Zaluchi has been cut.
Yvel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yvel throws a nice head kick!
Zaluchi tries for a takedown but Yvel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zaluchi dives in and grabs Yvel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yvel pushes down on Zaluchi's head and hops out.
Zaluchi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giuseppe Zaluchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaluchi slips under a jab.
Yvel misses with a head kick.
Yvel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Zaluchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yvel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yvel tries to clinch up but Zaluchi circles away and keeps his distance.
Yvel throws a leg kick which misses Zaluchi's front leg but catches the back leg as Zaluchi tries to avoid it.
Yvel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yvel explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Yvel tries to clinch up but Zaluchi circles away and keeps his distance.
Yvel tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaluchi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yvel connects with a high kick.
Yvel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Yvel misses with an uppercut. Zaluchi saw that one coming.
Yvel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yvel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zaluchi's head.
Giuseppe Zaluchi's cut is getting worse.
Zaluchi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yvel lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zaluchi will feel that in the morning.
Zaluchi is breathing heavily.
Yvel lands a big head kick that sends Zaluchi tumbling to the mat! Yvel takes a step backwards and waves Zaluchi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Zaluchi is rocked!
Yvel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ruben Yvel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yvel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yvel wants to clinch up but Zaluchi keeps it at a distance.
Yvel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick from Yvel lands but Zaluchi takes it in his stride.
Jeez, Giuseppe Zaluchi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Giuseppe Zaluchi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ruben Yvel!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Baki Hanma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeru Toyokawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Baki Hanma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeru Toyokawa!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toyokawa misses with a body kick.
Toyokawa swings for the body but Hanma moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Hanma.
Toyokawa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hanma backs up against the ropes.
Toyokawa throws a big shot that misses.
Hanma throws a leg kick which misses Toyokawa's front leg but catches the back leg as Toyokawa tries to avoid it.
Hanma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hanma defending well as Toyokawa loads up on a big left hand.
Toyokawa slips a jab from Hanma.
Hanma throws a hook but Toyokawa avoids it easily.
Toyokawa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hanma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Toyokawa's sensitive parts.
Hanma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Toyokawa shoots in but no luck this time.
Hanma is looking to slow Toyokawa down with leg kicks.
Toyokawa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hanma avoids it really well and circles away.
Toyokawa moves out of range as Hanma strikes.
Hanma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Toyokawa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Toyokawa throws a series of punches but Hanma moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Toyokawa.
Toyokawa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hanma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A low kick from Toyokawa is predictable there
and Hanma counters with a good low kick that Toyokawa was not able to check.
A jab from Toyokawa misses.
Hanma throws a leg kick which misses Toyokawa's front leg but catches the back leg as Toyokawa tries to avoid it.
Hanma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Toyokawa slips under a jab.
Hanma misses with a body shot.
Hanma lands a high kick!
Toyokawa throws a lazy right hand but Hanma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Toyokawa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hanma throws out a loose jab but Toyokawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toyokawa tries to land a front kick but Hanma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hanma misses with a hook. Toyokawa ducked under it nicely.
Toyokawa throws a right hand that Hanma ducks under and follows up with a left that Hanma also avoids with ease.
Hanma throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hanma misses the jab.
Toyokawa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Toyokawa blocks a head kick by Hanma.
Toyokawa misses with a double jab.
Hanma misses with a hook to the body
enabling Toyokawa to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toyokawa blocks a leg kick.
Hanma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takeru Toyokawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toyokawa looks to land a combination but Hanma avoids it well.
Toyokawa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hanma. Hanma obviously looking to wear him down.
Toyokawa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hanma has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Toyokawa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hanma.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toyokawa throws an overhand right that lands on Hanma's shoulder, as Hanma tries to avoid the shot.
Toyokawa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Baki Hanma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toyokawa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hanma goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Toyokawa sizes up Hanma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hanma attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hanma missing with a left hand there. Toyokawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice shot lands for Toyokawa.
Toyokawa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Toyokawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hanma!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toyokawa misses with a double jab
and Hanma counters with a thumping low kick.
Hanma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hanma lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hanma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Toyokawa's sensitive parts.
Hanma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanma misses with a head kick.
Toyokawa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Toyokawa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hanma.
Hanma fails to land with a series of punches.
Toyokawa is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hanma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Toyokawa.
A head kick misses from Hanma.
Toyokawa staying out of range there.
Hanma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Toyokawa.
Toyokawa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Baki Hanma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeru Toyokawa.
Hanma throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hanma throws a hook to the side of Toyokawa's head but Toyokawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma walks into a stiff left hand from Toyokawa.
Toyokawa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Toyokawa tries to bum rush Hanma with a series of wild strikes but Hanma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hanma tries to land a leg kick but Toyokawa saw it coming and moves away.
Toyokawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanma throws out the jab.
Toyokawa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hanma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toyokawa.
Toyokawa avoids the head kick by Hanma.
Toyokawa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hanma!
Toyokawa thowing shots but they're missing.
Hanma tries to hold on but Toyokawa pushes him away.
Hanma is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Toyokawa looking to ground and pound but Hanma is blocking nicely.
Hanma gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanma wants to get back to full guard.
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 Baki Hanma will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hanma clobbers Toyokawa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Toyokawa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Decent striking displayed by Toyokawa there.
Toyokawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Toyokawa tries to land a body kick
and Hanma counters with an inside leg kick.
Hanma 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.
Toyokawa avoids the body shot from Hanma.
Toyokawa avoids a kick to the body.
Toyokawa scores with a shot to the body.
Hanma connects with a high kick.
Hanma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Toyokawa fails to land with a series of punches.
Toyokawa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hanma ducks under a wild hook from Toyokawa.
Toyokawa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baki Hanma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hanma throws a low kick but Toyokawa avoids it.
Hanma moves forwards but Toyokawa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Toyokawa shoots in but no luck this time.
Toyokawa connects with a crisp jab.
Hanma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Toyokawa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hanma at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Toyokawa throws a hook but Hanma avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Toyokawa finds it's target.
Toyokawa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hanma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Toyokawa momentarily.
Takeru Toyokawa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Toyokawa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Toyokawa.
Toyokawa digs a good hook to Hanma's body.
A lazy left from Toyokawa finds it's target.
Hanma is rocked!
Toyokawa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oh Hanma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hanma tries a head kick but it misses.
Hanma seems to have got his legs back now.
Toyokawa avoids a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Toyokawa.
Toyokawa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hanma. Hanma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Toyokawa connects with a looping right hand.
Hanma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toyokawa steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Hanma is out on his feet! Toyokawa sets himself and nearly takes Hanma's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Takeru Toyokawa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Hammett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahmad Daud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammett's entrance music is For Whom The Bell Tolls. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
230 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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26
250 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kirk Hammett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ahmad Daud!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammett has Daud up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hammett breaks from the clinch.
Daud tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hammett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Daud somewhat.
Hammett moves into the clinch.
Daud can't get the takedown.
Hammett leaning against his opponent.
Daud drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hammett gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kirk Hammett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmad Daud.
Daud takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Ahmad Daud has been cut.
Daud is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hammett is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Daud to the mat. Daud regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
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.
Hammett trying to control but Daud is working from the bottom.
Daud looking for subs off his back but Hammett has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Daud manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammett is looking to work some ground and pound but Daud has wrist control.
Hammett postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Daud is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hammett, into his guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hammett has his foot on Daud's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daud works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammett 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.
Hammett trying to control the position.
Daud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammett is keeping the position for now.
Daud in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammett wants to stand but Daud is controlling the position.
Hammett working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Daud throws a strike but Hammett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hammett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hammett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Daud 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hammett shoots and misses
and Daud counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hammett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Daud preventing the sweep.
Hammett doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daud throws a strike but Hammett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Daud is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Daud looks gassed!
Daud working for a triangle but Hammett defends it easily.
Hammett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Daud escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hammett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammett distracts Daud with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammett advances position into side control!
Hammett has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Daud!
Daud defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hammett.
Hammett wants to finish this one by submission but Daud is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hammett.
Hammett wants to finish this one by submission but Daud is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hammett.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daud has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Hammett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ahmad Daud's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hammett has managed to clinch.
Hammett wants to stall.
Hammett breaks the clinch.
Daud tries for a takedown but Hammett circles away easily
and Hammett counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hammett.
Hammett drags the fight down to the ground.
Hammett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammett is striking but Daud is not phased and passes to half guard.
Hammett looks like he's trying to stand up.
Daud is trying to control the action in half guard but Hammett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammett works his way to full guard. Good work.
Daud throws a sloppy strike and Hammett has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Daud is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Hammett!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kirk Hammett!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Ramen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ramen's choice of entrance music: AC/DC - If You Want Blood . Kenji Ramen is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Felipe Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Ramen!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ramen sprawls well. Ramen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Costa gets slowly back to his feet.
Ramen misses the jab.
Felipe Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ramen cracks Costa with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Costa looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ramen finish him?
Costa is rocked!
It looks like Felipe Costa has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Ramen. No joy for Costa on that attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Costa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Costa or perhaps it was just good defense by Ramen which made him look bad.
Costa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Costa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ramen wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa is looking for a kimura here.
Costa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ramen's head.
Ramen scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Costa manages to mount him!
Costa wants to control the pace but Ramen is squirming around nicely.
Costa lands a heavy elbow.
Ramen prevents Costa from taking his back.
Ramen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Costa looking to ground and pound but Ramen is blocking nicely.
Costa seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ramen is holding on tight.
Costa looking for a guillotine from mount but Ramen is having none of it.
Ramen wants to control but Costa is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramen is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Costa is staying active.
Costa 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.
Costa is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ramen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ramen wants to try and get back to his feet.
Costa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Costa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Costa is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ramen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Costa trying to control but Ramen is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ramen is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramen tries to lock up and control but Costa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ramen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Costa with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ramen wants to hold on but Costa pushes him away.
Costa jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ramen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ramen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Costa advances to full mount.
Costa looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Costa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ramen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ramen wants to improve his position but Costa is controlling well.
Ramen wants to get back to his feet.
Ramen is trying to control but can't.
Costa trying to pass the guard but Ramen defending well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Costa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Costa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felipe Costa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Costa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Costa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramen.
Ramen throws a jab but it's blocked by Costa.
Costa drives through with a takedown into guard.
Costa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramen is keeping the position for now.
Costa pushing down on Ramen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Costa is looking to take a break and control but Ramen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Costa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ramen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Costa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Costa is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ramen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa trying to control but Ramen is having none of it.
Ramen working to try and regain half guard.
Costa tries to control but Ramen wriggling away.
Ramen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Costa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Costa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ramen gets back to half guard.
Ramen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Costa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramen tries to kick Costa off but Costa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Costa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Costa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Costa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ramen's head.
Costa prevents Ramen from standing back up.
Costa uses his free foot to push down on Ramen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ramen.
Costa wants to control the pace but Ramen is squirming around nicely.
Felipe Costa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ramen regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Costa is looking to take a break and control but Ramen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Costa trying to pass the guard but Ramen defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ramen defends it well.
Costa passes to full mount!
Ramen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Costa is trying to take his opponent's back.
Costa prevents Ramen from getting the reversal.
Ramen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ramen is trying desperately to improve position.
Costa controlling the position easily from 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.
Costa is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ramen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Costa looking to control but Ramen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ramen wants to hold on but Costa pushes him away.
Costa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Costa landing strikes from the mount.
Costa is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ramen is surviving well by controlling Costa's body position as best he can.
Costa controlling the position easily from mount.
Ramen is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Costa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Felipe Costa's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ramen misses with a hook. Costa ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Ramen.
Ramen stuffs the takedown.
Costa shoots in but Ramen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ramen with a jab.
Jab by Costa.
Costa fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costa blocks a head kick by Ramen.
Costa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Costa showed some decent athleticism there.
Costa prevents Ramen from standing back up.
Costa passes to side control.
Costa working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Costa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ramen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Costa wants to control but Ramen is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Ramen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ramen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Costa has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ramen being controlled for a moment.
Costa moves into full mount!
Kenji Ramen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramen working to try and regain half guard.
Ramen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Costa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Costa controlling the position easily from mount.
Costa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Costa trying to control but Ramen is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa dominating with strikes here.
Costa wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ramen is looking to get to half guard.
Costa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Costa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Costa dominating with strikes here.
Costa controlling the pace for now.
Ramen is squirming around, avoiding Costa's attempts to control the action.
Costa working for a submission but Ramen is keeping him at bay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramen is looking to improve his position but Costa isn't that keen on the idea.
Costa putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Costa lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ramen hang on?
Costa jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ramen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Felipe Costa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ramen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramen manages to get to full guard.
Costa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felipe Costa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Costa, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felipe Costa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jenji Ueda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arashi Yamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ueda comes to the ring accompanied by Requiem for a Dream. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jenji Ueda!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arashi Yamada!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ueda darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ueda stops Yamada from getting back to his feet.
Ueda thows a huge punch but Yamada dodges it nicely.
Yamada tries to kick Ueda off but Ueda keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ueda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yamada defending well though.
Yamada is looking to escape.
Ueda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ueda wants to take a breather but Yamada is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ueda lands a nice shot to the body.
Ueda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ueda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yamada looks to land a left hand but Ueda moved out of range nicely.
Ueda throws a head kick but Yamada moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ueda looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Yamada!
Ueda looking to control but Yamada is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yamada tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ueda sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ueda landing strikes from the mount and Yamada is in trouble!
Ueda punching from mount but Yamada doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Yamada is trying desperately to improve position.
Ueda trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ueda takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ueda lands a heavy elbow.
Ueda avoids the attempt from Yamada to control.
Ueda breaks from Yamada's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ueda tries to control but Yamada wriggling away.
Yamada is trying to stand up.
Yamada slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Yamada is trying to stand back up but Ueda is controlling him
Ueda thows a huge punch but Yamada dodges it nicely.
Yamada trying to hold on to Ueda's head to control him but Ueda postures up.
Yamada looks like he's trying to stand up.
Yamada looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ueda content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ueda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yamada wants to stand back up but Ueda manages to pass into side control.
Yamada can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ueda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ueda tries to clinch but Yamada is having none of it.
Yamada lands a jab to Ueda's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A combination from Yamada does no damage.
Yamada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Arashi Yamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamada is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ueda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ueda moves away from the strike by Yamada.
Yamada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ueda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Yamada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ueda throws the kick towards the body but Yamada avoids it.
Yamada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ueda.
Ueda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ueda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ueda misses with a leg kick.
Ueda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yamada swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jenji Ueda dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ueda tries for a takedown but Yamada sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ueda gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ueda slips a jab and a cross from Yamada.
Ueda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A head kick misses from Ueda.
Yamada throws a one two combo.
Yamada scores with a nice head shot.
Yamada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ueda slips a jab from Yamada.
Yamada looks to land a combination but Ueda avoids it well.
Yamada misses with a body shot.
Yamada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ueda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Ueda with that takedown attempt.
Yamada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ueda was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamada.
Ueda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jenji Ueda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ueda looks to throw the jab but Yamada is out of range.
Ueda rushes Yamada and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Ueda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ueda keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yamada's efforts to push away.
Yamada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ueda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yamada checks a leg kick nicely.
Yamada throws a shot from downtown. Ueda moves away and avoids it.
Ueda walks into a stiff left hand from Yamada.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ueda.
Ueda is looking to clinch.
Ueda is looking to clinch but Yamada is avoiding it.
Ueda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Yamada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yamada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yamada cracks Ueda with a good jab.
Yamada on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ueda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yamada avoids it really well and circles away.
Arashi Yamada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yamada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yamada takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ueda clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ueda lands a nice elbow.
Ueda tries to stall but Yamada uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ueda putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yamada in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ueda tries to land knees in the clinch but Yamada avoids the damage to the body.
Yamada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ueda backwards.
Ueda prevents Yamada from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ueda keeps control of Yamada as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ueda looking to stall.
Yamada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ueda has him pressed against the ropes.
Ueda has Yamada pressed against the ropes, preventing Yamada from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ueda has Yamada pressed against the ropes, preventing Yamada from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ueda tries to land a knee to the head but Yamada blocks with his arms.
Yamada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yamada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ueda circles away quickly and effectively.
Yamada is breathing heavily.
Yamada throws a looping overhand right but Ueda ducks down to avoid it.
Yamada looks to throw the jab but Ueda is out of range.
Yamada misses with a looping right.
Ueda throws a wild body kick that Yamada sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ueda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yamada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ueda.
Yamada uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yamada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ueda throws a head kick but Yamada moves out of range.
Yamada misses with a body shot.
Ueda shoots in for a takedown but Yamada shows good takedown defense.
Ueda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ueda throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ueda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamada.
Ueda fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Yamada misses.
Yamada throws a hook to the side of Ueda's head but Ueda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arashi Yamada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yamada looks to throw the jab but Ueda is out of range.
Arashi Yamada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ueda!
Yamada scores with a nice strike.
Ueda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamada throws out the jab.
Ueda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yamada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yamada circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yamada throws a nice looking combination but Ueda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yamada tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ueda tries to clinch but Yamada moves out of range.
Yamada takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ueda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamada.
Ueda throws a series of punches but Yamada avoids them all with ease.
Yamada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ueda takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ueda shoots in for a takedown but Yamada shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada misses with a hook.
Yamada misses with a looping left.
Yamada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ueda throws a right and a left that Yamada avoids nicely.
Ueda throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ueda throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yamada throws a hook but Ueda avoids it easily.
Ueda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ueda darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ueda performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamada is refusing to be controlled, as Ueda sits in half guard.
Yamada wants to stand back up but Ueda manages to pass into side control.
Ueda lands a decent elbow from side control.
An elbow from Ueda crashes against the mat.
Ueda wants to control but Yamada is keeping him busy.
Ueda scoring with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Ueda crashes against the mat.
Ueda in side control, throwing shots but Yamada defends.
Ueda in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ueda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Yamada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yamada throws a big shot that misses.
Ueda swings for the body but Yamada moves out of range.
Yamada lands a nice hook to Ueda's body. Ueda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ueda looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ueda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yamada throws out a loose jab but Ueda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamada lands with a right hand.
Ueda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yamada pinned against the cage. Yamada gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yamada thows a body shot but no joy.
Yamada throws a combination that misses
letting Ueda counter with a right hand.
Yamada throws a series of punches but Ueda moves out of range.
Ueda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ueda tries to clinch up.
Yamada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ueda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jenji Ueda clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Ueda scores with a push kick.
Ueda works the jab nicely.
Yamada swats away the attempt to clinch by Ueda.
Ueda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yamada throws a nice looking combination but Ueda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yamada misses with the combination.
Ueda throws a solid leg kick but Yamada takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ueda.
Ueda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamada.
Yamada throws a right hand that Ueda ducks under and follows up with a left that Ueda also avoids with ease.
Ueda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Yamada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big left from Yamada misses.
Ueda is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yamada's half guard.
Yamada is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ueda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yamada makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Yamada looks to land a left hand but Ueda moved out of range nicely.
Ueda blocks a jab.
Ueda tries to clinch up.
Ueda wants to slow Yamada down by chopping away at his legs.
Ueda bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ueda is looking to clinch but Yamada is avoiding it.
Ueda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yamada wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yamada wants to get back to striking at distance but Ueda won't allow it.
Nice elbow from Ueda.
Ueda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ueda lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ueda throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ueda lands a damaging elbow.
Yamada working hard to break the clinch.
Ueda misses with an elbow over the top.
Ueda just leaning against Yamada, taking a breather.
Ueda trying to land knees to the body.
Ueda tries to stall but Yamada uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ueda with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yamada managing to block the knees to the body from Ueda.
Ueda keeps control of Yamada as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ueda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yamada has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ueda with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yamada working hard to break the clinch.
Ueda's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Yamada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ueda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ueda taking a breather.
Ueda throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamada.
Ueda is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ueda.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ueda is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ueda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yamada.
Yamada is looking to break free of the clinch but Ueda has double underhooks.
Yamada avoiding damage as Ueda throws knees to the body.
Ueda crunches a lovely knee into Yamada's ribcage.
Ueda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yamada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ueda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yamada scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ueda fails with a takedown attempt.
Yamada avoids a kick to the body.
Yamada's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Yamada duly obliges.
Ueda takes one to the chin there.
No luck for Ueda with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamada throws a looping overhand right but Ueda ducks down to avoid it.
Yamada lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yamada throws the left hand but Ueda avoids the punch easily.
Ueda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ueda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yamada's waist but Yamada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ueda off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jenji Ueda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ueda moves into the clinch.
Yamada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yamada takes an elbow to the temple.
Yamada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yamada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ueda circles away quickly and effectively.
Yamada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ueda thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jenji Ueda had his way with Arashi Yamada in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Yamada lands an overhand right.
Yamada throws a series of punches but Ueda avoids them all with ease.
Yamada lands with a nice body punch.
Yamada lands with a shot to the body.
Ueda forces Yamada back against the ropes and clinches.
Yamada tries to circle away but Ueda has him pinned against the ropes.
Yamada blocks an elbow strike.
Ueda missing with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Ueda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamada's elbow.
Yamada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ueda misses with a hook to the body
and Yamada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arashi Yamada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ueda tries to clinch up.
Yamada loads up on a big right hand but Ueda slips the punch.
Yamada is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The fighters circle momentarily. Yamada darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ueda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yamada loads up on a big right hand but Ueda slips the punch.
Ueda throws and low kick but Yamada moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Yamada.
Yamada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ueda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ueda is looking to clinch.
Ueda moves away from the strike by Yamada.
Yamada defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ueda.
Yamada connects with a nice looking jab.
Yamada throws the left hand but Ueda avoids the punch easily.
Yamada fails to land with a series of punches.
Ueda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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.
Ueda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yamada looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ueda tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yamada counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yamada misses the shot to the body.
Ueda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yamada slips under a jab from Ueda.
Ueda slips under a jab from Yamada.
Ueda shoots and misses
and Ueda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yamada throws a combination that misses
and Ueda counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ueda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamada.
Ueda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamada looks to throw the jab but Ueda is out of range.
Ueda moves forwards but Yamada connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ueda looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yamada circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yamada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yamada moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ueda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yamada is fending him off so far but Ueda persists. Nope, Yamada circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jenji Ueda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ueda moves out of range as Yamada strikes.
Yamada lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ueda moves in looking to clinch but Yamada pushes him off.
Yamada circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ueda darts in trying to clinch
and Yamada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arashi Yamada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ueda wants to clinch
enabling Yamada to counter with a crisp jab.
Jenji Ueda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ueda fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yamada sprawls well initially but Ueda persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Yamada blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ueda.
Ueda trying to control the action but Yamada is working from the bottom.
Ueda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yamada pushes Ueda off and gets back to his feet.
Ueda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yamada sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ueda somewhat.
Ueda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yamada sprawls well. Yamada wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ueda gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arashi Yamada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ueda has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 48:47
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jenji Ueda!
Jenji Ueda retains his lightweight title!
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