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QFC Tournament 403 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cadiz Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tau Sung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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149 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cadiz Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tau Sung!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Sung throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sung throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sung throws a right hand that Gomez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gomez also avoids with ease.
Gomez blocks a jab.
Sung bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circling - Sung throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sung stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sung throws a right and a left that Gomez avoids nicely.
Gomez tries to clinch but Sung moves out of range.
Gomez throws a leg kick but Sung sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sung looks to land a combination but Gomez avoids it well.
Sung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomez.
Tau Sung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Sung getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sung dances in with a quick combination. Gomez is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Sung snaps Gomez's head back. Gomez stumbles backwards against the cage. Sung steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Gomez's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Gomez just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tau Sung!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Dubebreault (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gabriel Dubebreault!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Charlie Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dubebreault shoots for a double leg takedown but Roberts sprawls well. He's pushed Dubebreault's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice body punch from Roberts.
Dubebreault shoots for a double leg takedown but Roberts sprawls well. He's pushed Dubebreault's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Roberts lands with an overhand left.
Roberts shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Roberts tries to bum rush Dubebreault with a series of wild strikes but Dubebreault uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roberts cracks Dubebreault with an open hand slap.
Horrible takedown by Roberts or perhaps it was just good defense by Dubebreault which made him look bad.
Dubebreault moves in looking to clinch but Roberts pushes him off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dubebreault checks a leg kick.
A punch combination from Roberts misses.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dubebreault as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Dubebreault with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Dubebreault. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dubebreault fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubebreault will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Roberts gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dubebreault.
Dubebreault really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dubebreault fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dubebreault avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dubebreault gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Roberts to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Roberts passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Roberts fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Roberts misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dubebreault rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Roberts's guard! Nice work there by Dubebreault!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dubebreault defends it easily.
Roberts is looking for a triangle but Dubebreault pushes his legs off easily.
Roberts looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dubebreault trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roberts working for a triangle but Dubebreault defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubebreault pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roberts is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dubebreault stands up from Roberts's guard - Dubebreault perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nice body punch from Roberts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roberts takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Roberts scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dubebreault fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roberts manages to avoid it.
Dubebreault throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dubebreault.
Dubebreault misses with a takedown attempt - Roberts sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Roberts feints a jab promting Dubebreault to slip. Roberts then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dubebreault slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dubebreault has closed the distance and engaged Roberts in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Roberts dominated that round.
That's time! Dubebreault's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dubebreault tries to close the distance and clinch but Roberts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dubebreault tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Roberts. Those never looked like landing.
Roberts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dubebreault sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Roberts.
Dubebreault cracks Roberts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dubebreault thuds his shin into the meat of Roberts's side.
Roberts shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Roberts showed some decent athleticism there.
Roberts takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Roberts is nestled in close to Dubebreault, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts wants to free his trapped foot but Dubebreault is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dubebreault trying to hold on to Roberts's head to control him but Roberts postures up.
Roberts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Roberts 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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Roberts connects with a nice short shot to Dubebreault's temple.
Roberts winds up and cracks Dubebreault with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dubebreault avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roberts.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Roberts passes to full mount!
Dubebreault is in a horrible position here. Roberts smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Charlie Roberts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dubebreault tries to hold on but Roberts postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubebreault is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Roberts has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dubebreault's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberts with a couple of short strikes.
Roberts lands a couple of good shots and Dubebreault has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Dubebreault is in bad spot here.
Roberts looking for the choke but no joy.
Roberts softening up his opponent with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts lands punches and elbows.
Dubebreault just trying to survive but Roberts is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Roberts is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dubebreault knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dubebreault for a finish.
Dubebreault trying to control the hands but Roberts won't let him.
A lull in the action here.
Dubebreault is taking damage to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubebreault trying to control the hands but Roberts breaks the grip.
Roberts lands a shot to the body.
Roberts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dubebreault fending off the submission attempt from Roberts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Dubebreault's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dubebreault takes a big shot to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roberts throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Dubebreault has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Dubebreault trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Roberts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dubebreault's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Roberts throws out a powerful jab.
Charlie Roberts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roberts drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Roberts lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Roberts working away.
Roberts in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Dubebreault is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charlie Roberts!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rick Rexman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroshi Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rick Rexman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroshi Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rexman shoots in for a takedown but Tanaka shows good takedown defense.
Rexman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rexman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rexman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tanaka is keeping the position for now.
Tanaka throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rexman escapes and throws Tanaka's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tanaka manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rexman's best efforts.
Tanaka looking for submissions off his back.
Tanaka actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tanaka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rexman trying to control but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
Tanaka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rexman trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tanaka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tanaka has his foot on Rexman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rexman works his way back into a safe position though.
Tanaka looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka working for a triangle but Rexman defends it easily.
Rexman is pushing down on Tanaka's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tanaka is fighting to maintain full guard but Rexman has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rexman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tanaka is just riding it out for now. Rexman eventually gives up the hold.
Rexman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tanaka is just riding it out for now. Rexman eventually gives up the hold.
Rexman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tanaka flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka missing with punches from the bottom.
Tanaka is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Rexman is tapping! Great win for Tanaka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hiroshi Tanaka!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brent Toshiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and PJ Carr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brent Toshiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, PJ Carr!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Toshiro pinned against the cage. Toshiro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carr shoots and misses
and Toshiro counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Carr!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Toshiro controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carr is working to avoid the ground and pound but Toshiro connects with a decent elbow.
Carr is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Carr tries to improve position but can't.
Toshiro tries to move to mount but Carr blocks the move with his legs.
Toshiro is staying tight to Carr's torso, preventing him from escaping.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carr takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Carr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toshiro slows the pace down.
Carr is looking for a sweep.
Toshiro tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Carr sneaks back into half guard.
Carr is trying to control but can't.
Carr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toshiro is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Carr reverses the position - he's now on top in Toshiro's guard.
Carr trying to control but Toshiro is working from the bottom.
Carr won't allow Toshiro to sweep him here.
Toshiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carr drops back looking for a leg! Toshiro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Toshiro manages to kick Carr off! Carr jumps back into Toshiro's guard.
Toshiro is controlling Carr's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carr stopping the sweep attempt from Toshiro.
Carr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toshiro is keeping the position for now.
Carr trying to control the position from guard on top but Toshiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carr stands up from Toshiro's guard - Carr perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toshiro stuffs the takedown.
Brent Toshiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of PJ Carr.
Carr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Toshiro moves into the clinch.
Carr avoiding damage as Toshiro throws knees to the body.
Carr ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Carr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Toshiro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Toshiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carr is keeping the position for now.
Toshiro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carr trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brent Toshiro dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Toshiro is looking to clinch but Carr is avoiding it.
Toshiro shoots in and gets a takedown into Carr's guard.
Carr throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Toshiro trying to control but Carr is working from the bottom.
Carr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Toshiro is aware though and is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toshiro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Carr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Toshiro manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toshiro is looking to sweep but instead, Carr has passed into half guard.
Carr is keen to just control but Toshiro is a slippery customer.
Carr postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Toshiro to stand up.
Toshiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Toshiro bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Toshiro wants to stand but Carr has his arm trapped.
You can see the frustration on Carr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carr sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toshiro is thwarting Carr's attempts to control the position.
PJ Carr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Toshiro is keen to just control but Carr is a slippery customer.
Carr wants to control but Toshiro is keeping busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Carr pushes a forearm under Toshiro's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Toshiro is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). PJ Carr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Diogo Miranda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pjetur Steinsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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156 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Diogo Miranda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pjetur Steinsson!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steinsson gets caught flat footed, as Miranda shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Steinsson working a defensive guard but Miranda passes into half guard.
Steinsson is looking to improve his position.
Miranda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steinsson is staying active underneath Miranda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steinsson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steinsson tries to get to full guard but Miranda has control of the leg.
Steinsson moves into full guard.
Miranda wants to control from the top but Steinsson keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Diogo Miranda wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Steinsson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miranda throws a head kick but Steinsson moves out of range.
Miranda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steinsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miranda moves into the clinch successfully.
Miranda avoids the elbow strike from Steinsson, against the cage.
Miranda jumps guard and drags Steinsson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Miranda seems keen to control Steinsson's posture.
Miranda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steinsson controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Pjetur Steinsson.
Miranda will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miranda throws a right and a left that Steinsson avoids nicely.
Miranda is looking to land body kicks.
Miranda changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Steinsson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Steinsson is trying to control Miranda's posture but Miranda avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miranda wants to stand but Steinsson has his arm trapped.
Steinsson holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Steinsson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Miranda's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steinsson.
Steinsson has his foot on Miranda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miranda works his way back into a safe position though.
Steinsson wants to sweep here but Miranda controlling him for the moment.
Steinsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steinsson pulls Miranda in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Steinsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Miranda drives through with a takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steinsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steinsson keeping moving, preventing Miranda from controlling successfully.
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 Diogo Miranda will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A big left from Steinsson misses.
Steinsson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Steinsson showed some decent athleticism there.
Steinsson controlling the action here.
Miranda keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Steinsson not doing much here.
Miranda is looking to control Steinsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miranda avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinsson content to control rather than advance.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Miranda makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miranda.
Pjetur Steinsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steinsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steinsson pushing down on Miranda's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Steinsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinsson wants to take a breather but Miranda is having none of it.
Steinsson content to control rather than advance.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Pjetur Steinsson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Miranda darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Steinsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miranda won't allow Steinsson to sweep him here.
Steinsson controls Miranda momentarily but Miranda frees himself.
Steinsson keeping full guard, as Miranda tries to pass.
Steinsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Miranda tries to stand but Steinsson is controlling from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Steinsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miranda wants to clinch but Steinsson slips to the side
and Steinsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Miranda wants to sweep but Steinsson has passed to side control!
Miranda tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Steinsson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
BOOM! Steinsson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Steinsson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steinsson prevents Miranda from getting the reversal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steinsson controlling his opponent.
Miranda avoids a series of strikes thrown by Steinsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pjetur Steinsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Steinsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Miranda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steinsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miranda as he avoids it easily.
Miranda checks a leg kick.
Steinsson throws a low kick but Miranda moves out of range easily.
Steinsson throws a leg kick
and Miranda counters with a three punch combo that has Steinsson backing up. Steinsson nods at Miranda to acknowledge the strikes.
Miranda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Steinsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miranda defends it easily.
Miranda landing some decent shots from guard.
Miranda wants to stand but Steinsson is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miranda postures up in Steinsson's guard and throws a big left but Steinsson blocks it.
Steinsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Steinsson moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Miranda.
Miranda is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Steinsson is controlling him well.
Miranda avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Steinsson.
Steinsson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Miranda sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Miranda's face as Steinsson controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miranda tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Steinsson controlling his opponent.
BOOM! Steinsson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Steinsson looking to finish with strikes here!
Steinsson controlling from the full mount.
Steinsson blocks Miranda's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Steinsson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinsson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Steinsson looking to finish with strikes here!
Steinsson controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miranda manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Miranda looking for submissions off his back.
Steinsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pjetur Steinsson.
I think Steinsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Pjetur Steinsson!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Pjetur Steinsson!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Pjetur Steinsson!
Pjetur Steinsson wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vernon Burris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vernon Burris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Charles Smith!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks Burris in the body.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Burris.
Burris walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Burris fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Burris looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Smith!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Burris looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Burris keeps moving and retains side control.
Burris looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Smith is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Burris 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.
Burris controlling from side mount.
Burris advances nicely into full mount.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Burris's attempts to control the action.
Burris working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burris is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Smith has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Smith is trying to reverse the position but instead Burris has taken his back - oops!
Smith tries to escape the position.
Burris gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burris tries to keep control of the position but Smith is staying busy.
Burris is looking for the choke from the back position but Smith is controlling his hands well.
Smith preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Burris.
Burris is landing with strikes. Smith can't take much more of this.
Smith is really stuck here.
Smith holding both Burris 's hands and preventing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Burris missing with strikes from the back.
Burris punches Smith on the ear.
Burris has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Smith is in real trouble here. Burris gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Smith is tapping out! Burris wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vernon Burris!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marek Sikorski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shakim Abdulkerimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marek Sikorski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shakim Abdulkerimov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdulkerimov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abdulkerimov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abdulkerimov closes the distance and pushes Sikorski back into the cage.
Abdulkerimov lands an elbow inside that Sikorski shrugs off.
It looks like Marek Sikorski has been cut.
Sikorski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Abdulkerimov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sikorski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abdulkerimov's elbow.
Sikorski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abdulkerimov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Abdulkerimov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Abdulkerimov lands a nice elbow.
Sikorski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sikorski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abdulkerimov's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sikorski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Abdulkerimov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Abdulkerimov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sikorski tries to throw a body punch but Abdulkerimov avoids it by throwing Sikorski back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikorski takes an elbow to the temple.
Abdulkerimov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sikorski has had enough of the clinch but Abdulkerimov keeps him there for the moment.
Sikorski misses with the head strike.
Sikorski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Sikorski.
Abdulkerimov throws an elbow but it misses.
Sikorski tries a body shot but Abdulkerimov blocks it.
Sikorski trying to control the position but instead, Abdulkerimov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sikorski into the cage.
Sikorski takes an elbow to the temple.
Sikorski is looking to control Abdulkerimov's arms but Abdulkerimov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sikorski has his back to the cage.
Sikorski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abdulkerimov lands an elbow inside that Sikorski shrugs off.
Sikorski takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Abdulkerimov.
Abdulkerimov lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Abdulkerimov.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Abdulkerimov.
Sikorski takes an elbow to the temple.
Sikorski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sikorski looking to stall.
Sikorski is trying to break free.
Sikorski wants to stall.
Abdulkerimov misses with an elbow strike.
Sikorski is trying to break free.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abdulkerimov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Abdulkerimov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Abdulkerimov.
Abdulkerimov lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdulkerimov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sikorski scores with a hook to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Abdulkerimov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sikorski's brow.
Sikorski misses with a punch to the body.
Sikorski can't find room to land a body shot as Abdulkerimov controls the action.
Sikorski is trying to push Abdulkerimov away but Abdulkerimov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sikorski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sikorski blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Abdulkerimov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sikorski's brow.
Abdulkerimov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Abdulkerimov.
Sikorski misses with a body punch.
Abdulkerimov throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Abdulkerimov.
Abdulkerimov blocks a body shot from Sikorski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sikorski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sikorski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sikorski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sikorski avoids a wild elbow strike from Abdulkerimov.
Sikorski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Abdulkerimov throws an elbow that misses.
Abdulkerimov lands an elbow just above Sikorski 's eye.
Sikorski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abdulkerimov lands an elbow inside that Sikorski shrugs off.
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!
Abdulkerimov misses with an elbow over the top.
Abdulkerimov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sikorski is looking to control Abdulkerimov's arms but Abdulkerimov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sikorski has his back to the cage.
Sikorski tries to work over Abdulkerimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sikorski lands a body shot.
Abdulkerimov keeps control of Sikorski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shakim Abdulkerimov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marek Sikorski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sikorski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sikorski clinches.
Shakim Abdulkerimov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sikorski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abdulkerimov lands a nice elbow.
Abdulkerimov blocks a body shot from Sikorski.
Abdulkerimov prevents a body shot from Sikorski.
Abdulkerimov lands a damaging elbow.
Sikorski trying to stall but Abdulkerimov improves his position.
Abdulkerimov lands an elbow just above Sikorski 's eye.
Abdulkerimov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Abdulkerimov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sikorski misses with a body punch.
Abdulkerimov lands an elbow just above Sikorski 's eye.
Abdulkerimov prevents a body shot from Sikorski.
Abdulkerimov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Abdulkerimov lands an elbow that stopped Sikorski in his tracks for a moment.
Abdulkerimov lands an elbow just above Sikorski 's eye.
Sikorski is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikorski is trying to push Abdulkerimov away but Abdulkerimov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oh Sikorski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abdulkerimov.
Abdulkerimov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Abdulkerimov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Abdulkerimov misses with an elbow strike.
Abdulkerimov pushes off an throws an elbow but Sikorski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Abdulkerimov throws an elbow but misses.
Abdulkerimov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sikorski misses with a punch to the body.
Sikorski seems to have got his legs back now.
Sikorski tries to work over Abdulkerimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sikorski looking to slow down the pace here.
Abdulkerimov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sikorski fails to land.
Abdulkerimov lands an elbow that stopped Sikorski in his tracks for a moment.
Abdulkerimov lands an elbow just above Sikorski 's eye.
Abdulkerimov lands an elbow inside.
Sikorski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Abdulkerimov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sikorski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abdulkerimov's elbow.
Abdulkerimov prevents Sikorski from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abdulkerimov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sikorski struggles to land a body shot inside as Abdulkerimov controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Abdulkerimov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sikorski's brow.
Abdulkerimov lands an elbow inside that Sikorski shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Abdulkerimov.
Sikorski has a couple of punches blocked by Abdulkerimov.
Abdulkerimov misses with an elbow strike.
Abdulkerimov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sikorski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Abdulkerimov has him pressed against the cage.
Abdulkerimov prevents a body shot from Sikorski.
Abdulkerimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abdulkerimov misses with an elbow strike.
Sikorski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Abdulkerimov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Abdulkerimov has Sikorski pressed against the cage. He pushes Sikorski back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Abdulkerimov throws a beautiful elbow that sends Sikorski crashing to the floor! Abdulkerimov piles on the pressure with more strikes! Sikorski is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shakim Abdulkerimov!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frty Gfde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Counter fighter
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frty Gfde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnny Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wallace counters with a single leg into guard. Gfde didn't expect that.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wallace drops back looking for a leg! Gfde is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gfde manages to kick Wallace off! Wallace jumps back into Gfde's guard.
Wallace drops back looking for a leg! Gfde is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gfde manages to kick Wallace off! Wallace jumps back into Gfde's guard.
Gfde tries to strike from the bottom.
Gfde looking to control.
Wallace passes into half guard.
Wallace is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace is working for a kimura but Gfde is defending it quite comfortably.
Wallace seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gfde is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Johnny Wallace!
After the fight, Johnny Wallace was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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