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MLF - XIV PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Loxa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Bakies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Big Loxa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mason Bakies!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loxa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bakies paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Loxa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bakies throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Loxa's waist but Loxa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bakies off to one side.
Loxa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bakies throws a big shot that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bakies closes the distance and clinches.
Bakies tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bakies jumps into guard, dragging Loxa to the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Loxa throwing strikes from guard but Bakies blocks nicely.
Loxa throwing strikes from guard but Bakies blocks nicely.
Bakies looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Loxa is defending well. Bakies quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Loxa has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bakies celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mason Bakies!
Mason Bakies thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Owen Farrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igot Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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211 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Owen Farrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Igot Money!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Money shoots in for a takedown but Farrell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Money with a poor takedown
and Farrell counters with a good low kick that Money was not able to check.
Farrell cracks the inside of Money's front leg.
Money has his takedown stuffed
and Farrell counters with an outside leg kick.
Owen Farrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igot Money.
Money with a lazy takedown attempt
and Farrell counters with a good low kick that Money was not able to check.
Money looks winded!
Farrell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Farrell lands an elbow inside that Money shrugs off.
It looks like Igot Money has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farrell scores with a knee to the head.
Farrell unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Farrell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Money in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Farrell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Money.
Farrell lands a nice knee to the body.
Farrell slowing the pace effectively.
Money is trying to pull guard but Farrell has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farrell connects with a knee to the head.
Money takes an elbow to the temple.
Farrell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Igot Money's cut even more.
Farrell scores a nice knee to the body.
Farrell stalling against the cage.
Farrell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The cut above Igot Money's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Farrell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Farrell seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Farrell lands an elbow inside that Money shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farrell just leaning against Money, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Owen Farrell.
Money with a lazy takedown attempt
and Farrell finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farrell rushes Money and presses him up against the cage.
Farrell lands an elbow inside.
Igot Money's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Igot Money's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Owen Farrell!
A very excited looking Owen Farrell rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Liam Neeson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroyuki Okamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Okamoto's choice of entrance music: Feel the Drive. This should be fireworks!
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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
11 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Liam Neeson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroyuki Okamoto!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Neeson.
Neeson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Okamoto thows a body shot but no joy.
Okamoto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Neeson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Okamoto is looking to slow Neeson down with leg kicks.
Okamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Okamoto stuffs the takedown.
Okamoto connects with a body shot.
Neeson checks a leg kick.
Okamoto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Okamoto stuffs the takedown.
A bone on bone clash there as Neeson blocks the leg kick.
Neeson shoots in looking for a takedown but Okamoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Neeson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Neeson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okamoto throws out a leg kick but Neeson moves out of range and Okamoto only half commits.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okamoto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Okamoto misses with a body shot.
Okamoto lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Okamoto fakes the leg kick and cracks Neeson in the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Okamoto.
Nice body punch from Okamoto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Okamoto.
Okamoto lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Neeson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okamoto misses with a low kick as Neeson jumps back.
Okamoto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Okamoto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Okamoto does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Neeson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Okamoto to the mat! Okamoto manages to get full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Okamoto holds on and takes a little breather.
Okamoto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hiroyuki Okamoto.
Okamoto jabs at Neeson's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Okamoto.
Okamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Okamoto works over Neeson's head and body with a nice combination.
Neeson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Okamoto defends well and Neeson ends up having to push Okamoto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Okamoto holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Okamoto receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hiroyuki Okamoto.
Okamoto throws a low kick but Neeson moves out of range easily.
Okamoto misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Okamoto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Neeson rather than just go for the knockout.
Okamoto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Okamoto cracks a nice hook into Neeson's ribs.
Okamoto throws a front kick that sends Neeson stumbling back into the cage.
Okamoto works over Neeson's head and body with a nice combination.
Okamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That kick from Okamoto tenderised Neeson's leg. Neeson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hiroyuki Okamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neeson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Okamoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice sprawl there from Okamoto as Neeson shoots in.
Neeson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Neeson loads up on a big right hand but Okamoto slips the punch.
Neeson checks a low kick from Okamoto.
Neeson shoots for a takedown but Okamoto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Okamoto scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okamoto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Okamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Okamoto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Neeson is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Neeson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okamoto.
Okamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neeson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Okamoto tries to avoid it but Neeson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Okamoto to the ground. Okamoto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hiroyuki Okamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Okamoto.
Okamoto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Neeson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Okamoto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Neeson somewhat.
Okamoto lands a jab to Neeson's midsection.
Okamoto connects with a solid leg kick.
Neeson shoots for a takedown but Okamoto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Neeson fails with a takedown attempt.
Okamoto stuns Neeson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Okamoto connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroyuki Okamoto dominated that round.
That's time! Neeson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Okamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okamoto throws a leg kick which misses Neeson's front leg but catches the back leg as Neeson tries to avoid it.
Okamoto lands a leg kick that knocks Neeson off balance momentarily.
Neeson avoids the head kick by Okamoto.
Neeson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Okamoto's waist but Okamoto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Neeson off to one side.
A slapping body kick lands there for Okamoto.
Neeson checks a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Neeson.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Okamoto - that will leave a mark!
Okamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Okamoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Okamoto throws a wild body kick that Neeson sees coming a mile off.
Neeson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Okamoto wants to land a leg kick but Neeson is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Okamoto.
Neeson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Okamoto as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Neeson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okamoto cracks the inside of Neeson's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okamoto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Okamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Okamoto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Neeson tries for a takedown but Okamoto circles away easily
and Okamoto counters with a nice leg kick.
Neeson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Okamoto working a defensive guard here.
Okamoto is controlling Neeson's posture.
Neeson stopping the sweep attempt from Okamoto.
Okamoto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Neeson is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neeson controlling from the top position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Hiroyuki Okamoto hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A slapping leg kick lands for Okamoto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okamoto throws a front kick aimed at Neeson's knee but Neeson avoids it well.
Okamoto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Okamoto misses with a few strikes there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Okamoto. Neeson shrugs it off though.
Neeson shoots in for a double leg but Okamoto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Okamoto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Okamoto scores with a head kick.
Neeson fails to land the takedown.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Okamoto - that will leave a mark!
Okamoto throws a nice head kick!
Okamoto scores with a push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Okamoto.
Neeson moves out of range of the leg kick from Okamoto.
Okamoto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Okamoto.
Neeson checks a leg kick nicely.
Okamoto misses with a low kick.
Okamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Neeson checks a leg kick.
Neeson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Okamoto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Neeson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Okamoto misses with a low kick.
Neeson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Okamoto scores with a jab to the body.
Okamoto misses with a low kick.
Hiroyuki Okamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okamoto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Neeson checks it well.
Okamoto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Okamoto lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Neeson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Neeson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Okamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neeson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Neeson. That did some damage!
Okamoto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Neeson.
Okamoto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Neeson.
Okamoto cracks the inside of Neeson's front leg.
Neeson checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okamoto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Okamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Okamoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okamoto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Neeson shoots in for a double leg but Okamoto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Neeson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okamoto.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Okamoto cracks the inside of Neeson's front leg.
Neeson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Okamoto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Neeson is out of range.
Okamoto scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroyuki Okamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Okamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Okamoto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Okamoto connects with a leg kick. Neeson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Neeson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okamoto. Okamoto obviously looking to wear him down.
Okamoto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Okamoto misses with a low kick as Neeson jumps back.
Okamoto lands a leg kick that knocks Neeson off balance momentarily.
Neeson fails with the takedown.
A good leg kick by Okamoto.
Neeson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Neeson has control of an arm but Okamoto manages to advance to Neeson's back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Let's hope that Okamoto has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neeson trying to get back to his feet but Okamoto is in full control for now.
Okamoto controlling the position well here. Neeson rolled but Okamoto kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Neeson wants to escape the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Okamoto slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Okamoto gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Neeson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Okamoto.
Hiroyuki Okamoto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neeson tries to escape but Okamoto has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Okamoto lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neeson can't escape the position.
Okamoto biding his time, controlling Neeson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neeson trying to control the position but Okamoto manages to sink in the hooks.
Okamoto struggling to keep hold of the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hiroyuki Okamoto was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Neeson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Okamoto stuffs the takedown.
Good leg kick by Okamoto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Neeson gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Okamoto tries to roll over but Neeson keeps him under control.
Okamoto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Okamoto misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Okamoto is looking for a sweep. Neeson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Liam Neeson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neeson is trying to control the action in half guard but Okamoto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Okamoto trying to control here.
Neeson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Neeson trying to control the action but Okamoto is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto is trying to stand up here but Neeson is controlling him well.
Neeson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hiroyuki Okamoto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Okamoto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Okamoto has control of Neeson's left arm, preventing Neeson from doing any damage.
Okamoto's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Okamoto trying to control the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Hiroyuki Okamoto hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A nice leg kick lands there from Okamoto.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroyuki Okamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Okamoto has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroyuki Okamoto!
Hiroyuki Okamoto managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Jin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tenchi Fuchigami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryu Jin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryu Jin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tenchi Fuchigami!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuchigami throws a jab but it's blocked by Jin.
Jin throws a body punch but Fuchigami moves out of range.
Jin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jin misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fuchigami. Jin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jin throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Tenchi Fuchigami has been cut.
Tenchi Fuchigami seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuchigami digs a good body shot into Jin's ribs.
Fuchigami blocks a low kick nicely.
Jin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jin is looking to score with low kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Fuchigami there.
Fuchigami bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fuchigami throws the left hand but Jin avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Fuchigami. That snapped Jin's head back.
Jin throws a head kick but Fuchigami moves out of range.
Fuchigami throws a jab but it's blocked by Jin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuchigami scores with a jab. Jin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A punch combination from Fuchigami misses.
Fuchigami takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fuchigami listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fuchigami avoids the head kick by Jin.
Fuchigami throws a series of punches but Jin avoids them all with ease.
Fuchigami swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Jin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fuchigami looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Fuchigami.
Fuchigami tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jin was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuchigami.
Fuchigami takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Jin.
Fuchigami scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jin ducks under a wild hook from Fuchigami.
A head kick misses from Jin.
Fuchigami tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fuchigami lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fuchigami works over Jin's head and body with a nice combination.
Jin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jin tries to clinch up but Fuchigami circles away and keeps his distance.
Fuchigami with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jin to score with a decent uppercut.
Fuchigami is rocked!
Jin feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Fuchigami crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryu Jin!
After the fight, Ryu Jin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Sobis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Butterfly Effect - Sweet and Low. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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24
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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278 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Justin Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tito Sobis!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lewis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sobis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lewis blocks the body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lewis or perhaps it was just good defense by Sobis, which made it look bad.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch but Sobis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sobis stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lewis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sobis is able to avoid easily.
Sobis lands a front kick.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Sobis looks to land a combination but Lewis avoids it well.
Lewis seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lewis avoids a kick to the body.
Lewis fails with an attempt to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Lewis.
It looks like Tito Sobis has been cut.
Sobis thows a body kick. Lewis tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sobis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sobis connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sobis throws a head kick that misses.
Sobis misses with a left hand
and Lewis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sobis's knee momentarily.
Crunch! Sobis slams his shin into Lewis's torso.
Sobis feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lewis sprawling to the canvas! Lewis rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sobis finish him?!
Lewis is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sobis fakes the leg kick and cracks Lewis in the body.
Oh Lewis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crack! A monster head kick from Sobis and Lewis falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Sobis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tito Sobis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kale Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ike Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the Jungle. Kale Cruz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ike Turner's chin.
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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
42 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kale Cruz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ike Turner!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Turner is trying to defend but Cruz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Turner is trying to stand up here but Cruz is controlling him well.
Cruz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cruz is trying to control the action in half guard but Turner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turner's head.
Cruz throwing shots but Turner is blocking nicely.
Cruz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Cruz.
Cruz is trying to control. Turner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Turner to regain full guard.
Cruz throwing strikes from guard but Turner blocks nicely.
Cruz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Turner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cruz.
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz is really struggling to control Turner but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kale Cruz wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz.
Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Cruz throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turner avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Turner.
Cruz misses with a right hand
and Turner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Kale Cruz has been cut.
Cruz misses with a wild combination.
Cruz swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Cruz lands with an overhand left.
Turner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cruz thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz lands with a hook. Turner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Turner throws a low kick but Cruz moves out of range easily.
Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Turner defends well and Cruz ends up having to push Turner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kale Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cruz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turner slips a jab and a cross from Cruz.
Turner slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kale Cruz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kale Cruz'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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cruz is defended easily by Turner.
Turner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cruz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Turner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cruz lands a right hook to the body.
Cruz misses with a straight right.
Kale Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Turner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Turner, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kale Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Cruz misses with a left hand
and Turner counters with a straight right hand.
Cruz throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cruz is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Turner's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Cruz takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Cruz misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz scores with a takedown into Turner's guard.
Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cruz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turner wants to stand but Cruz is controlling the position.
Cruz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner wants to stand and escape but Cruz is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cruz advances position into side control!
Cruz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cruz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Turner has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Cruz are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cruz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Turner is avoiding damage well.
Cruz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Turner is rocked!
Cruz scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Turner is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Cruz can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kale Cruz!
Kale Cruz retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Kale Cruz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Emong Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daisuke Numazawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salvacion comes into the arena with Till I Collapse blaring out of the sound system. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Daisuke Numazawa was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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24
158 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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26
150 lbs
14 - 14 - 0 |
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Emong Salvacion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daisuke Numazawa!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Numazawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Numazawa throws a sloppy head kick and Salvacion moves out of range easily.
Salvacion checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice sprawl there from Numazawa as Salvacion shoots in.
Salvacion doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Numazawa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Salvacion's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvacion keeping full guard, as Numazawa tries to pass.
Salvacion keeping moving, preventing Numazawa from controlling successfully.
Numazawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Numazawa is looking to work some ground and pound but Salvacion has wrist control.
Numazawa tries to free his leg and advance position but Salvacion is retaining full guard.
Salvacion wants to stand and escape but Numazawa is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Numazawa preventing the sweep.
Numazawa tries to free his leg and advance position but Salvacion is retaining full guard.
Salvacion pulls Numazawa in close to prevent any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Numazawa. No joy for Salvacion on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emong Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Numazawa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Salvacion closes this distance looking for a takedown but Numazawa circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Numazawa.
Salvacion tries to score a power double leg takedown but Numazawa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salvacion somewhat.
Numazawa moves out of range as Salvacion strikes.
Daisuke Numazawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salvacion shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Numazawa defends it nicely.
Numazawa lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Numazawa's waist but Numazawa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salvacion off to one side.
Numazawa works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salvacion throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Numazawa counters with an outside leg kick.
Numazawa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Numazawa.
It looks like Emong Salvacion has been cut.
Numazawa with a jab.
Salvacion is rocked!
Numazawa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Salvacion has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oh Salvacion is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Numazawa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Salvacion stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Salvacion is breathing heavily.
Salvacion darts in looking for a takedown but Numazawa gets double underhooks and turns Salvacion into the cage.
Salvacion drops down looking for an ankle pick but Numazawa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Numazawa lands a brutal head kick. Salvacion looks out on his feet and Numazawa throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Daisuke Numazawa!
In defeat, Emong Salvacion stepped up to the mic, saying 'He's the better man today... I will be back.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Steamboat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meguru Takayanagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Takayanagi's choice of entrance music: All Rounder Meguru. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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32
150 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight 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, Ricky Steamboat!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Meguru Takayanagi!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steamboat is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Takayanagi checks a low kick from Steamboat.
Takayanagi dives in and grabs Steamboat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steamboat pushes down on Takayanagi's head and hops out.
Steamboat throws a push kick but Takayanagi slaps the foot to one side.
Steamboat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steamboat throws a leg kick but Takayanagi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Takayanagi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A good leg kick by Steamboat.
Takayanagi looks for a takedown but Steamboat sprawls well.
Steamboat lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Takayanagi tries for a takedown but Steamboat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ricky Steamboat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meguru Takayanagi.
Steamboat takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takayanagi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Takayanagi blocks the body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Steamboat. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steamboat.
Steamboat's corner calls for a 1-2. Steamboat obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steamboat just misses with a punch to the body.
Takayanagi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steamboat.
Steamboat throws a shot from downtown. Takayanagi moves away and avoids it.
Steamboat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takayanagi.
Steamboat thows a leg kick but Takayanagi checks it
and Takayanagi counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Steamboat struggling a bit here.
Steamboat tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takayanagi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takayanagi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steamboat has escaped the position, nice work there.
Takayanagi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Steamboat manages to work his way to half guard, despite Takayanagi's best efforts.
Takayanagi with the ground and pound but Steamboat uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat trying to control the position.
Steamboat keeping moving, preventing Takayanagi from controlling successfully.
Takayanagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steamboat is keeping the position for now.
Takayanagi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Lock and Roll Grappling Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Takayanagi is still trying to improve position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Takayanagi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steamboat holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Ricky Steamboat wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A big left from Takayanagi misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takayanagi takes a swing at Steamboat's ribcage but misses.
Steamboat attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Steamboat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Takayanagi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steamboat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
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 Ricky Steamboat will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Steamboat works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Steamboat lands a head kick. Takayanagi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Steamboat fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takayanagi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Steamboat does it's job there.
A jab from Steamboat misses.
Steamboat throws out a powerful jab.
Steamboat keeps Takayanagi at a distance using the push kick.
Takayanagi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steamboat.
Steamboat cracks Takayanagi with an open hand slap.
Takayanagi feints and then cracks Steamboat's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steamboat down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steamboat bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Steamboat fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steamboat throws a body kick that misses.
Takayanagi scores with a takedown into Steamboat's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steamboat holds on and takes a little breather.
Takayanagi trying to control but Steamboat is working from the bottom.
Steamboat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takayanagi is one step ahead there.
Takayanagi wants to pass the guard but Steamboat is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Takayanagi wants to control from the top but Steamboat keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ricky Steamboat.
Steamboat misses with a looping left.
Nice sprawl there from Steamboat as Takayanagi shoots in.
Steamboat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steamboat looks to score with a jab to the body but Takayanagi is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Steamboat as he checks the leg kick.
Takayanagi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steamboat checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Steamboat looks to throw a body kick
and Takayanagi counters with a low kick, right behind Steamboat 's knee.
Ricky Steamboat is winning the standup battle so far.
Steamboat tries to score with a low kick but Takayanagi moves his leg out of the way.
Takayanagi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Takayanagi fails to land the takedown.
Takayanagi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takayanagi fails with the takedown
and Steamboat counters with a nice body kick.
Ricky Steamboat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meguru Takayanagi.
Steamboat has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takayanagi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat connects with a looping right hand.
An inside leg kick from Steamboat misses.
Takayanagi thows a body shot but no joy.
Steamboat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Takayanagi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Steamboat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steamboat moves forwards but Takayanagi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takayanagi throws a head kick but Steamboat moves out of range.
Takayanagi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Steamboat's calf.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steamboat lands a glancing blow to the side of Takayanagi's head.
Steamboat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Steamboat dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Takayanagi darts in looking for a takedown but Steamboat gets double underhooks and turns Takayanagi into the cage.
Steamboat lands an uppercut.
Takayanagi trying to land knees to the body.
Takayanagi blocks an uppercut.
Steamboat taking a breather.
Takayanagi tries to work over Steamboat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steamboat pushes Takayanagi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Takayanagi prevents a body shot from Steamboat.
Takayanagi can't get the takedown.
Steamboat avoiding damage.
Steamboat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takayanagi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steamboat breaks from the clinch.
Takayanagi moves out of range as Steamboat throws a body kick.
Steamboat with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Steamboat enables Takayanagi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Steamboat manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Takayanagi trying to move into half guard but instead Steamboat has managed to sweep!
Takayanagi working for submissions but it's allowed Steamboat to get to half guard.
Steamboat is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Takayanagi manages to get to full guard.
Steamboat trying to control the position from guard on top but Takayanagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takayanagi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Takayanagi looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Takayanagi is looking for a triangle but Steamboat pushes his legs off easily.
Takayanagi is striking but Steamboat is not phased and passes to half guard.
Steamboat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takayanagi keeps working.
Steamboat trying to control the pace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takayanagi tries to get to full guard but Steamboat has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat content to control rather than advance.
Meguru Takayanagi has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ricky Steamboat.
Takayanagi works the jab nicely.
That kick from Steamboat tenderised Takayanagi's leg. Takayanagi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steamboat fakes the leg kick and cracks Takayanagi in the body.
Takayanagi misses with a takedown attempt - Steamboat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ricky Steamboat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meguru Takayanagi.
Takayanagi shoots in and drives through. Steamboat sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat loads up on a big right hand but Takayanagi slips the punch.
Takayanagi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Takayanagi is looking to slow Steamboat down with leg kicks.
Takayanagi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Steamboat lands a jab to the nose.
Steamboat gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Steamboat tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steamboat fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takayanagi thows a leg kick but Steamboat checks it
and Steamboat counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Takayanagi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takayanagi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Steamboat clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Takayanagi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Takayanagi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Takayanagi blocks the low kick.
Steamboat misses with a two punch combination.
A jab lands there for Takayanagi.
Takayanagi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steamboat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takayanagi was well out of range. Poor timing from Steamboat.
A head kick misses from Steamboat.
Steamboat moves out of range of the body kick.
Takayanagi fails with a takedown attempt.
Steamboat is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Steamboat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takayanagi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steamboat at a distance.
Takayanagi tries a low kick but Steamboat avoids it.
Takayanagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steamboat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steamboat pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Takayanagi back to the cage. Steamboat follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ricky Steamboat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takayanagi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steamboat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steamboat throws a chopping leg kick but Takayanagi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Steamboat avoids the head kick by Takayanagi.
Steamboat does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Takayanagi misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takayanagi throws a body punch but Steamboat moves out of range.
Takayanagi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steamboat.
Steamboat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Takayanagi.
Ricky Steamboat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meguru Takayanagi.
Takayanagi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Takayanagi takes one to the side of the head.
Takayanagi with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Steamboat counter with a right hand.
Steamboat swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steamboat gets a clinch.
Takayanagi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takayanagi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Steamboat lands a shot to the body.
Steamboat blocks an uppercut.
Steamboat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steamboat connects with a solid leg kick.
Steamboat throws the kick towards the body but Takayanagi avoids it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Takayanagi.
Takayanagi shoots in looking for a takedown but Steamboat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Takayanagi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Steamboat lands a jab.
Takayanagi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steamboat connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takayanagi scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takayanagi throws a lazy head kick
and Steamboat counters with a stiff right hand.
Steamboat misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Takayanagi.
Steamboat throws a leg kick but Takayanagi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Steamboat throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steamboat scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice takedown defense from Steamboat. No joy for Takayanagi on that attempt.
Takayanagi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takayanagi looks to land a combination. Steamboat sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Steamboat had his way with Meguru Takayanagi in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A bone on bone clash there as Steamboat blocks the leg kick.
Steamboat connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takayanagi's hands.
Takayanagi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steamboat.
Steamboat swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Takayanagi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Steamboat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steamboat darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Steamboat lands a high kick!
Takayanagi is rocked!
Takayanagi swings for the body but Steamboat moves out of range.
Takayanagi is still on wobbly legs! Can Steamboat finish him?
Steamboat lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takayanagi shoots for a takedown but Steamboat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steamboat drops Takayanagi with a straight right hand, right on the button! Steamboat follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Steamboat!
Ricky Steamboat retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomi Koski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yegor Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Catatonic Overload - Heavyweight . Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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248 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
47 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomi Koski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yegor Klitschko!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klitschko avoids the body shot from Koski.
Yegor Klitschko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klitschko misses with a few strikes there.
A good leg kick by Klitschko.
Koski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Klitschko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koski under the eye.
Koski blocks a jab.
Koski just misses with a punch to the body.
Klitschko moves out of range of the leg kick from Koski.
Koski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Klitschko lands with a good body shot.
Klitschko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Koski, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klitschko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Koski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klitschko throws out the jab.
Klitschko swings for the body but Koski moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koski throws a sloppy head kick
and Klitschko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Klitschko throws an overhand right that lands on Koski's shoulder, as Koski tries to avoid the shot.
Klitschko scores with a shot to the body.
Klitschko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Klitschko leaning against his opponent.
Koski blocks an uppercut.
Koski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Klitschko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Koski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Koski misses the shot to the body.
Klitschko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koski moves away.
Klitschko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Koski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Klitschko connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Klitschko!
It looks like Tomi Koski has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Klitschko misses.
Koski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klitschko.
Klitschko loads up on a big right hand but Koski slips the punch.
Koski lands a lovely overhand right.
Klitschko connects with a body shot that sends Koski's belly button to the back.
Klitschko throws a right and a left that Koski avoids nicely.
Klitschko throws a series of punches but Koski moves out of range.
Klitschko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Klitschko misses with a right hand
and Koski counters with a head kick.
Koski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klitschko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Koski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Klitschko blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koski misses with a leg kick
letting Klitschko counter with a right hand.
Koski slips a jab and a cross from Klitschko.
Koski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Klitschko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koski.
Koski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Klitschko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Klitschko does no damage.
Koski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koski throws a leg kick but Klitschko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Klitschko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Koski's hands.
Klitschko misses with a straight right.
Koski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Klitschko takes a swing at Koski's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klitschko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Klitschko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Klitschko misses with a double jab.
Klitschko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Koski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Koski tries to clinch up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Klitschko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Koski.
Koski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Klitschko finds it's way round the side to connect with Koski's head.
Klitschko throws a series of punches but Koski avoids them all with ease.
Koski avoids the body shot from Klitschko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yegor Klitschko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomi Koski's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Klitschko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Koski slips under a jab from Klitschko.
Klitschko instigates a clinch.
Koski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koski struggles to land a body shot inside as Klitschko controls his hands.
Koski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koski lands a nice shot to the body.
Klitschko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice straight punches there by Klitschko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Klitschko.
Klitschko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Klitschko slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Klitschko there.
Koski tries to score with a low kick but Klitschko moves his leg out of the way.
Klitschko checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Klitschko.
Klitschko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Koski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Klitschko misses the body punch
and Koski counters with a head kick. That will keep Klitschko thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Klitschko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Klitschko throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Klitschko throws a hook but Koski blocks it.
Klitschko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Koski counters with a straight right hand.
Klitschko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Klitschko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Klitschko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koski is out of range.
Koski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Koski. That's going to slow Klitschko down.
Koski takes one to the side of the head.
Klitschko throws an overhand right that lands on Koski's shoulder, as Koski tries to avoid the shot.
Klitschko throws a body punch but Koski moves out of range.
Koski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Klitschko tries to clinch up.
Koski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klitschko.
Klitschko tries to clinch but Koski is having none of it.
Klitschko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Koski lands a big head kick that sends Klitschko tumbling to the mat! Koski takes a step backwards and waves Klitschko back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Klitschko is rocked!
It looks like Yegor Klitschko has been cut.
Koski moves out of range of the strikes.
Klitschko is still on wobbly legs! Can Koski finish him?
Koski stuns Klitschko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Klitschko is breathing heavily.
A shot to the liver by Koski. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Koski engages and cracks Klitschko with a massive lead left hook - Klitschko tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Koski is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tomi Koski!
Tomi Koski is the new heavyweight champion!
Tomi Koski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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