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Destiny Tuesday 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silberio ZasZas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Fernando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernando has chosen Miss Jackson as his entrance music. Silberio ZasZas has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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207 lbs
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204 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Silberio ZasZas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manny Fernando!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernando fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but ZasZas avoids it really well and circles away.
Manny Fernando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ZasZas with a nice cross.
ZasZas throws a series of punches but Fernando moves out of range.
Fernando feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fernando sitting in guard here, content to control.
ZasZas wants to stand up but Fernando is controlling him.
Fernando is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
ZasZas wants to get back to his feet but Fernando is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fernando stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. ZasZas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernando sitting in guard, not really doing much.
ZasZas wants to get back to his feet but Fernando is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fernando passes into half guard.
Fernando is pressing down on ZasZas's thigh, looking to free his foot. ZasZas is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernando trying to control the pace.
Fernando is looking to take a break and control but ZasZas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fernando seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ZasZas wants to get back to his feet.
Fernando is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for ZasZas!
Fernando can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as ZasZas is looking to escape.
ZasZas is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Fernando controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernando wants to finish this one by submission but ZasZas is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fernando.
Fernando is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but ZasZas is surviving well by controlling Fernando's body position as best he can.
Fernando controlling the position easily from mount.
ZasZas's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Fernando looking to control but ZasZas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fernando controlling the position easily from mount.
You get the feeling that ZasZas really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernando can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as ZasZas is looking to escape.
ZasZas is trying to stand.
Fernando jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but ZasZas manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fernando looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fernando tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ZasZas is being controlled here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Fernando 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.
Fernando darts in looking for a takedown but ZasZas gets double underhooks and turns Fernando into the cage.
ZasZas misses with some punches.
ZasZas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fernando is looking to take this one to the mat.
ZasZas is trying to force a seperation but Fernando has the dominant position.
Fernando changes levels and goes for a takedown here. ZasZas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Silberio ZasZas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Fernando.
The fighters circling - ZasZas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
ZasZas slaps away a takedown attempt from Fernando, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fernando with a lazy takedown attempt
and ZasZas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fernando dives in for a single leg takedown but ZasZas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
ZasZas throws a head punch that misses.
ZasZas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ZasZas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fernando moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fernando shoots in and gets a takedown into ZasZas's guard.
Fernando stops ZasZas from standing up.
ZasZas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
ZasZas wants to get back to his feet but Fernando passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ZasZas wants to get back to his feet.
ZasZas scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Fernando manages to mount him!
Fernando sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
ZasZas is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernando content just to control the position here.
ZasZas is trying to stand.
Fernando stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernando forces ZasZas back against the cage and clinches.
ZasZas wants to get back to striking at distance but Fernando won't allow it.
Fernando drops down looking for an ankle pick but ZasZas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fernando has taken the fight to the clinch.
ZasZas swings wildly with an uppercut but Fernando uses good head movement to avoid it.
ZasZas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ZasZas working hard to break the clinch.
ZasZas misses with a punch on the inside.
Fernando is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but ZasZas is defending well.
ZasZas working aggressively here.
ZasZas stops a takedown attempt from Fernando.
Fernando can't get the takedown.
ZasZas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
ZasZas is trying to push Fernando away but Fernando has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from ZasZas fails to land.
Fernando looking for a takedown.
Fernando goes for a takedown attempt but ZasZas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Silberio ZasZas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fernando tries to score a power double leg takedown but ZasZas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fernando somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ZasZas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fernando shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with ZasZas but ZasZas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
ZasZas throws a right hand that Fernando ducks under and follows up with a left that Fernando also avoids with ease.
Fernando takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Manny Fernando has been cut.
ZasZas throws a leg kick which misses Fernando's front leg but catches the back leg as Fernando tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fernando gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and ZasZas counters with a head kick. That will keep Fernando thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fernando fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silberio ZasZas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manny Fernando's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
ZasZas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
ZasZas lands with a cross.
ZasZas works the jab nicely.
Fernando shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts ZasZas as he jumps to the side.
ZasZas connects with a solid leg kick.
ZasZas scores with a decent looking hook.
ZasZas lands a glancing blow to the side of Fernando's head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fernando.
ZasZas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernando has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from ZasZas.
ZasZas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
ZasZas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fernando shoots in but no luck this time.
Silberio ZasZas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Fernando.
Fernando throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. ZasZas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fernando is in ZasZas's guard.
Fernando trying to control the position from guard on top but ZasZas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ZasZas wants to get back to his feet but Fernando is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fernando looking to pass the guard.
Fernando stops ZasZas from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernando sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Manny Fernando.
Fernando shoots in but ZasZas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
ZasZas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from ZasZas - that will leave a mark!
ZasZas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fernando shoots in looking for a takedown. ZasZas tries to sprawl out of it but Fernando keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. ZasZas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid body kick from ZasZas.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fernando is defended easily by ZasZas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernando fails with the takedown.
Fernando takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
ZasZas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fernando shoots in but no luck this time.
Fernando takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fernando shoots for a double leg takedown but ZasZas sprawls well. He's pushed Fernando's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fernando gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from ZasZas enables Fernando to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. ZasZas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
ZasZas wants to get back to his feet but Fernando is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fernando trying to control the position from guard on top but ZasZas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ZasZas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fernando stays in close to ZasZas's body and controls the position.
Manny Fernando has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Manny Fernando.
Nice uppercut lands for ZasZas. That snapped Fernando's head back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fernando closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fernando lands in his opponent's guard.
Fernando prevents ZasZas from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silberio ZasZas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think ZasZas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silberio ZasZas!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Silberio ZasZas made sure he mentioned Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Manny Fernando stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well done sir, you have beaten me. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tiger JK (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Menez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
134 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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144 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tiger JK!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Orlando Menez!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming JK to the mat! JK manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
JK working for a triangle but Menez defends it easily.
JK wants to sweep but no luck.
Menez postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from JK's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Menez lands a couple of digs.
Menez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Menez landing some decent shots from guard.
JK has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Menez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Menez stopping the sweep attempt from JK.
Menez is working JK over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menez is working JK over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
JK has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Menez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Menez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
JK is trying to keep Menez in close.
Menez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Menez distracts JK with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Menez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Menez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Menez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
JK keeping full guard, as Menez tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of JK's head.
Menez distracts JK with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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!
Menez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Menez postures up and lands a big shot to JK's brow.
Menez is stalling in the full guard.
Menez wants to pass the guard but JK is keeping the position.
Menez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Menez postures up and lands a big shot to JK's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Menez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
JK is rocked!
Menez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed JK's guard.
JK is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Menez pulls his head out easily.
Menez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oh JK is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice strikes from Menez there.
Menez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Menez lands a nice short elbow.
Menez is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, JK is hurt! He's hurt bad - Menez fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save JK from any more punishment! Congratulations to Menez! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orlando Menez!
Orlando Menez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Elite Canadian Threads, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Tiger JK had this to say: 'groooaaargh...'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Nichols (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelle Hermano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hermano has chosen Uniikki - Pätkätöis as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benjamin Nichols!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pelle Hermano!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermano throws a looping overhand right but Nichols ducks down to avoid it.
Hermano 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.
Nichols fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hermano on the side of the head.
Nichols dips to his left and cracks Hermano with an uppercut!
Hermano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nichols sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hermano scores with a jab.
Nichols throws a body kick that misses.
Nichols ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermano moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nichols.
Nichols fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hermano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hermano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nichols swivels and escapes.
Hermano throws a hook to the side of Nichols's head but Nichols sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hermano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nichols throws out a leg kick but Hermano moves out of range and Nichols only half commits.
We've been told by Nichols's head coaches at Kelley Fighting Systems that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hermano.
Nichols closes the distance and clinches.
Nichols misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hermano managing to block the knees to the body from Nichols.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hermano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hermano tries a body shot but Nichols blocks it.
Nichols really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hermano lands a body punch.
Hermano tries a body shot but Nichols blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Hermano as the two fighters clinch.
Nichols missing with knees to the body.
Nichols scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nichols digs a right hand into Hermano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hermano's gas tank.
Hermano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hermano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nichols tries to throw a body punch but Hermano avoids it by throwing Nichols back against the cage.
Hermano tries to throw a body punch but Nichols avoids it by throwing Hermano back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hermano.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nichols.
A nice left hand lands by Nichols.
Hermano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nichols misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hermano blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hermano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hermano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nichols swings wildly with an uppercut but Hermano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nichols lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hermano wants to take the fight to the mat but Nichols manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hermano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hermano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nichols or not.
Nichols blocks an uppercut.
Nichols trying to land knees to the body.
Hermano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hermano tries to throw a body punch but Nichols avoids it by throwing Hermano back against the cage.
Nichols lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Nichols.
Hermano struggles to land a body shot inside as Nichols controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermano blocks a body shot from Nichols.
Nichols misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hermano is trying to pull guard but Nichols turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Benjamin Nichols has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Hermano.
Nichols trying to control the position but instead, Hermano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nichols into the cage.
Nichols tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hermano's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Hermano.
Hermano has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nichols after a bit of a struggle.
Hermano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hermano tries a body shot but Nichols blocks it.
Nichols works on Hermano's body with a couple of short punches.
Hermano fails to pull guard.
Hermano tries to pull guard but Nichols forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nichols pushes Hermano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Nichols.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nichols gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hermano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
A right hook to the body lands for Nichols.
A shot in the inside from Hermano.
Hermano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nichols lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hermano tries to work over Nichols's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hermano pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nichols preventing the sweep.
Hermano controls Nichols momentarily but Nichols frees himself.
Nichols wants to control from the top but Hermano keeps moving.
Nichols will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nichols looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pelle Hermano will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nichols's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nichols 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.
Hermano fails with a takedown attempt.
Nichols throws a solid leg kick but Hermano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nichols.
Hermano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nichols checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hermano misses with a leg kick.
Hermano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nichols.
Nichols wants to land a leg kick but Hermano is out of range.
Nichols misses with a wild body shot.
Nichols throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nichols tries to land a front kick but Hermano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nichols buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nichols 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hermano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hermano looks to land a right hand but Nichols moved out of range.
Nichols ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermano moves away.
Hermano feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nichols knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hermano on the ground.
Nichols controlling the position.
Hermano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hermano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hermano throws a big right hand that misses.
Nichols is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hermano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hermano trying to control but Nichols is working from the bottom.
Hermano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nichols is pulling down on Hermano's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nichols looking for a sweep. Not yet Nichols, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nichols is keeping the position for now.
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!
Hermano distracts Nichols with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hermano tries to free his leg and advance position but Nichols is retaining full guard.
Hermano throws a big right hand that misses.
Nichols utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hermano is looking to pass into half guard but Nichols pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nichols is in guard.
Hermano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hermano manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermano thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hermano raining down shots from the mount!
Nichols is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nichols holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hermano tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hermano is landing with some decent strikes but Nichols is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nichols tries to hold on but Hermano postures up.
Pelle Hermano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hermano pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermano working Nichols over with strikes here.
Hermano wants to control the pace but Nichols is squirming around nicely.
Hermano is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermano lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nichols is looking to get to half guard.
Hermano lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hermano lands a big elbow.
Nichols is rocked!
Hermano is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Hermano extends the arm and Nichols is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pelle Hermano!
After the fight, Pelle Hermano 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Tsunami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazumi Okamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dominic Tsunami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazumi Okamura!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okamura checks a low kick from Tsunami.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tsunami 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 Okamura has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Okamura and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Okamura tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tsunami defends well and Okamura ends up having to push Tsunami into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tsunami fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Okamura throws an elbow that misses.
Nice body punch from Tsunami.
Okamura crunches a lovely knee into Tsunami's ribcage.
Okamura tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tsunami drags the fight down to the ground.
Okamura wants to control from the top but Tsunami keeps moving.
Tsunami working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Okamura.
Tsunami avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tsunami escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Okamura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsunami trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okamura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Okamura has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tsunami is proving hard to escape from.
Okamura wants to stand and escape but instead Tsunami has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Tsunami not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okamura wants to stand up but Tsunami is controlling him.
Tsunami is working Okamura over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tsunami postures up and lands a big shot to Okamura's brow.
Tsunami cracks Okamura with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsunami lands a couple of elbows.
Tsunami passes Okamura's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tsunami seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okamura throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Okamura pushes Tsunami off looking to stand but Tsunami dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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. Tsunami connects with a nice short shot to Okamura's temple.
Tsunami is controlling the pace.
Tsunami slips a nice elbow through Okamura's hands, connecting with Okamura's forehead.
Okamura punching from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsunami drops an elbow to the side of Okamura's head.
Okamura is trying to escape back to his feet but Tsunami uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Okamura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tsunami. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Okamura throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Tsunami is working Okamura over with some ground and pound from side control.
Okamura misses with a strike from the bottom.
Check out the look on Tsunami's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Okamura on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tsunami working the head with strikes.
Tsunami working the ground and pound.
Tsunami controls the position.
Tsunami lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Okamura down.
Okamura is not content to let Tsunami control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsunami working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okamura is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tsunami lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Okamura is trying to control Tsunami's posture but Tsunami avoids it.
Okamura is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tsunami in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tsunami scoring with punches and elbows.
Okamura tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tsunami presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tsunami controlling from the full mount.
Tsunami lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Tsunami dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Okamura feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tsunami's calf.
Tsunami keeps the fight on the outside.
Okamura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okamura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tsunami scores with a takedown into Okamura's guard.
Dominic Tsunami overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tsunami wants to control from the top but Okamura keeps moving.
Tsunami working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tsunami working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Okamura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tsunami stays in close to Okamura's body and controls the position.
Okamura has momentary wrist control but Tsunami slips an elbow through the middle.
Tsunami preventing the sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okamura thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsunami is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tsunami postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tsunami working some strikes from top position.
Tsunami is stalling in the full guard.
Tsunami with a nice head shot there.
Tsunami is working Okamura over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tsunami stands up over Okamura, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Okamura is rocked!
Tsunami is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Okamura is still in real trouble! Can Tsunami finish him?
Tsunami landing with the ground and pound.
Tsunami arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Okamura's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dominic Tsunami!
Kazumi Okamura spoke after the fight, saying 'Team Goroshi - Kore Fight Nutrition'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slyvane Slytherine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
152 lbs
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154 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Benoit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Slyvane Slytherine!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benoit looking to score a takedown here. Slytherine is defending well but Benoit drives through and ends up in Slytherine's guard.
Benoit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slytherine is keeping the position for now.
Benoit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Benoit wants to pass the guard but Slytherine is keeping the position.
Benoit trying to control the position from guard on top but Slytherine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benoit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Benoit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slytherine is keeping the position for now.
Benoit trying to control but Slytherine is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Frank Benoit wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Benoit shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Slytherine's guard.
Benoit trying to control the position from guard on top but Slytherine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benoit showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Benoit wants to control from the top but Slytherine keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Frank Benoit wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Slytherine tries to sprawl but Benoit drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Benoit is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Slytherine still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Slytherine has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Slytherine is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Benoit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Slytherine working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit is looking to reverse the position.
Benoit wants to get back to his feet but Slytherine drags him back down.
Slytherine is trying to get an arm triangle but Benoit is defending well.
Benoit is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Slytherine is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Benoit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Slytherine in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Benoit struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slytherine goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Benoit has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Slytherine but great work by Benoit.
We've been informed that Slytherine has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Benoit misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Benoit fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Benoit looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Slytherine is avoiding damage well.
Benoit thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Benoit working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benoit throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Slytherine works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Benoit dominated that round.
That's time! Benoit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Benoit bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Benoit scores with punches from side control.
Benoit wants to control for a moment but Slytherine uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Benoit sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slytherine defending well though.
Benoit is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Slytherine has hold of Benoit's hands but Benoit slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Benoit trying to control from half guard but Slytherine is working away.
Frank Benoit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Benoit missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Benoit not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Benoit scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Benoit missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Slytherine knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Benoit is working hard here to advance position.
Slytherine regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Benoit.
Benoit postures up and lands a big shot to Slytherine's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benoit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benoit 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.
Benoit trying to control the position from guard on top but Slytherine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Benoit lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Benoit landing some decent shots from guard.
Slytherine wants to sweep but no luck.
Slytherine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benoit distracts Slytherine with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Benoit passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit is trying to control the action in half guard but Slytherine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Benoit there.
Slytherine is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benoit seems to be looking for submissions.
Benoit is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Slytherine to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Benoit throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Benoit dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Benoit looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Slytherine!
Benoit throws an elbow but Slytherine slips to the side and avoids it well.
Slytherine takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Benoit is looking to take a break and control but Slytherine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Benoit seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit tries to score with some ground and pound. Slytherine controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Benoit thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Benoit wants to control but Slytherine is keeping him busy.
Benoit tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Benoit has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Slytherine is not content to let Benoit control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Benoit lands a decent elbow from side control.
Slytherine is still in real trouble! Can Benoit finish him?
Benoit is working Slytherine over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit cracks Slytherine with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Benoit immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Slytherine is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Benoit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Benoit!
Frank Benoit managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Elite Canadian Threads, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Slyvane Slytherine had this to say: 'Hsssss.........I'll come back for you'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valentin Nasimentu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuma Shiroma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nasimentu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is ТIК - Бiлi Троянk. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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23
275 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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254 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Valentin Nasimentu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kuma Shiroma!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nasimentu wants to clinch up but Shiroma keeps it at a distance.
Nasimentu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shiroma counters by clinching up.
Shiroma stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nasimentu avoiding damage as Shiroma throws knees to the body.
Nasimentu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shiroma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nasimentu.
Nasimentu tries to throw a body punch but Shiroma avoids it by throwing Nasimentu back against the cage.
Shiroma missing with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Nasimentu.
Shiroma looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Nasimentu.
Nasimentu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nasimentu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shiromas head.
Nasimentu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nasimentu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shiroma trying to land knees to the body.
Nasimentu tries to throw a body punch but Shiroma avoids it by throwing Nasimentu back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiroma missing with knees to the body.
Nasimentu tries to work over Shiroma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nasimentu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nasimentu lands a hook that snaps the head of Shiroma backwards.
Nasimentu is pushing Shiroma up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shiroma misses with a knee to the head.
Nasimentu takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nasimentu throws a punch but it's blocked by Shiroma.
Nasimentu lands an uppercut.
Nasimentu avoiding damage as Shiroma throws knees to the body.
Shiroma trying to land knees to the body.
Shiroma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nasimentu avoids it.
Shiroma with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nasimentu leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasimentu misses with some punches.
Nasimentu misses with a punch on the inside.
Shiroma missing with knees to the body.
Shiroma tries to land knees in the clinch but Nasimentu avoids the damage to the body.
Shiroma missing with knees to the body.
A short left from Nasimentu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shiroma tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nasimentu is trying to maintain a safe position but Shiroma gets an underhook and turns Nasimentu into the cage.
Shiroma unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nasimentu lands with a light punch inside.
Nasimentu managing to block the knees to the body from Shiroma.
Shiroma taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nasimentu is looking to control Shiroma's arms but Shiroma gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nasimentu has his back to the cage.
Shiroma unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shiroma takes a shot to the head.
Shiroma stalling against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasimentu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nasimentu stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Nasimentu.
Shiroma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nasimentu is defending well for now.
Nasimentu can't find room to land a body shot as Shiroma controls the action.
Nasimentu misses with a punch on the inside.
Nasimentu swings wildly with an uppercut but Shiroma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nasimentu can't find room to land a body shot as Shiroma controls the action.
Shiroma will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nasimentu up against the cage.
Shiroma looking to throw knees to the head but Nasimentu is blocking nicely.
Nasimentu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shiroma.
Nasimentu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nasimentu is leaning against Shiroma and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nasimentu throws a punch but it's blocked by Shiroma.
Nasimentu misses with a punch on the inside.
Nasimentu scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nasimentu has a couple of punches blocked by Shiroma.
Nasimentu misses with the head strike.
Nasimentu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nasimentu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nasimentu misses with some punches.
Nasimentu stalling in the clinch but Shiroma improves position.
Nasimentu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nasimentu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shiroma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nasimentu.
Nasimentu working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Nasimentu dominated that round.
That's time! Nasimentu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shiroma ducks straight into an uppercut from Nasimentu and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Shiroma manages to regain guard straight away.
Shiroma is rocked!
It looks like Kuma Shiroma 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!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nasimentu drops back looking for a leg! Shiroma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shiroma manages to kick Nasimentu off! Nasimentu jumps back into Shiroma's guard.
Shiroma is still in real trouble! Can Nasimentu finish him?
Nasimentu drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Nasimentu as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Shiroma screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Nasimentu! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Valentin Nasimentu!
Valentin Nasimentu tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Thor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rodrigo Silva !
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Silva blocks the low kick.
Thor darts in trying to clinch
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Silva .
Silva tries to bum rush Thor with a series of wild strikes but Thor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva counters with a head kick. That will keep Thor thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Thor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Thor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva missing with punches from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Thor's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva tries to roll over but Thor keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thor stops Silva from getting back to his feet.
Thor is working for a submission of some sort.
Thor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
Thor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
Thor wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Thor is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thor wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thor is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Thor eventually gives up the hold.
Thor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Thor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Thor is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Thor eventually gives up the hold.
Thor seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Silva is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tyson Thor!
Rodrigo Silva was interviewed post fight and said 'So sorry everyone'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Tennant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Moxson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moxson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Zombie by Cranberries kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for David Tennant has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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183 lbs
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Tennant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Moxson!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tennant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moxson circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been told by Tennant's head coaches at Brown House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tennant misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moxson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tennant!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Moxson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tennant keeps working.
Tennant sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tennant wants to improve his position but Moxson is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Moxson in particular looking to stall.
Moxson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tennant!
Tennant is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Moxson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Moxson wants to finish this one by submission but Tennant is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Moxson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tennant defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Moxson.
Moxson prevents Tennant from getting the reversal.
Moxson looking to control but Tennant is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tennant has given up his back here. Will Moxson look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Tennant controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Tennant is trying to remain composed but Moxson is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Our spies down at at Z-Force Academy inform us that Moxson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Moxson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Tennant defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
What can Tennant do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Moxson lands punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moxson has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Tennant is in real trouble here. Moxson gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Tennant is tapping out! Moxson wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Moxson!
John Moxson took some time post fight to say the following; 'I will tell you one thing and one thing only. I'm coming for you. Another win and another victim. Life isn't fair so try me if you dare - watch this rise from despair.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dean Thomas told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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180 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vinny Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dean Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Thomas.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hopkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thomas.
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hopkins checks a low kick from Thomas.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomas throws a body kick that misses.
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thomas. That's going to slow Hopkins down.
Thomas throws a body kick that misses
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Dean Thomas has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thomas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thomas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thomas scores with a head kick.
Hopkins misses with a double jab.
Hopkins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thomas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hopkins throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Thomas gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Hopkins gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Thomas is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinny Hopkins!
After winning the bout, Vinny Hopkins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kenshin Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fourie Du Preez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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31
147 lbs
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenshin Yamamoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fourie Du Preez!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Du Preez keeps the fight on the outside.
Yamamoto checks a low kick from Du Preez.
Du Preez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yamamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Du Preez manages to avoid it.
Yamamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Du Preez is just out of range.
Nice cross by Du Preez.
Du Preez is looking to clinch but Yamamoto is avoiding it.
Yamamoto swings widly with a right hand
and Yamamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yamamoto misses with a takedown attempt - Du Preez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yamamoto throws a body punch but Du Preez moves out of range.
Yamamoto wants to clinch up but Du Preez keeps it at a distance.
Du Preez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Yamamoto.
Du Preez loads up on a big right hand but Yamamoto slips the punch.
Yamamoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yamamoto looks for a takedown but Du Preez sprawls well.
Yamamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Du Preez moves away.
Yamamoto checks a leg kick.
Kenshin Yamamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Du Preez looks to land a right hand but Yamamoto moved out of range.
Yamamoto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fourie Du Preez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Du Preez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Du Preez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Du Preez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A swing and a miss from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamamoto looks to throw the jab but Du Preez is out of range.
Yamamoto tries to clinch up but Du Preez circles away and keeps his distance.
Yamamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamamoto ducks under a wild hook from Du Preez.
Du Preez tries to clinch up but Yamamoto circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Du Preez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yamamoto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Du Preez.
Du Preez lands a head shot.
Yamamoto moves into range and clinches up with Du Preez.
Du Preez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Du Preez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamamoto's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Yamamoto fails to land.
Yamamoto is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Yamamoto lands a body punch.
Yamamoto lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Yamamoto.
Du Preez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamamoto's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yamamoto - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto has a couple of punches blocked by Du Preez.
Yamamoto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Du Preez is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenshin Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Du Preez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Du Preez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yamamoto up against the cage.
Du Preez tries to throw a body punch but Yamamoto avoids it by throwing Du Preez back against the cage.
A short right from Du Preez.
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!
Du Preez is trying to maintain a safe position but Yamamoto gets an underhook and turns Du Preez into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Du Preez.
Yamamoto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yamamoto stalling in the clinch but Du Preez improves position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Du Preez swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Du Preez being controlled against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fourie Du Preez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yamamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Du Preez manages to avoid it.
Du Preez darts in and clinches Yamamoto up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yamamoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yamamoto tries a body shot but Du Preez blocks it.
Du Preez misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Yamamoto fails to land.
Du Preez misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Du Preez.
Yamamoto blocks a body shot from Du Preez.
Du Preez lands a nice shot to the body.
Yamamoto tries to score a body lock takedown but Du Preez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yamamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Du Preez's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yamamoto misses with a punch to the body.
Du Preez blocks an uppercut.
Du Preez lands a damaging elbow.
Yamamoto has a couple of punches blocked by Du Preez.
Du Preez slowing the pace effectively.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Du Preez lands with a short shot to the head.
Du Preez tries to throw a body punch but Yamamoto avoids it by throwing Du Preez back against the cage.
Yamamoto works on Du Preez's body with a couple of short punches.
Yamamoto taking a breather.
Yamamoto misses with a body punch.
Du Preez crunches a lovely knee into Yamamoto's ribcage.
Fourie Du Preez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Du Preez prevents a body shot from Yamamoto.
Du Preez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Du Preez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Du Preez lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Du Preez fails to land.
Yamamoto has a couple of punches blocked by Du Preez.
Du Preez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yamamoto trying to stall but Du Preez improves his position.
Yamamoto tries for a takedown. No joy.
Du Preez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Yamamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamamoto has a couple of punches blocked by Du Preez.
Yamamoto tries a body shot but Du Preez blocks it.
Du Preez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yamamoto backwards.
Yamamoto is looking to control Du Preez's arms but Du Preez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yamamoto has his back to the cage.
Yamamoto blocking some punches.
Yamamoto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yamamoto avoiding damage.
Du Preez pushes Yamamoto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Du Preez.
Yamamoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Du Preez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Du Preez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Du Preez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Du Preez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yamamoto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yamamoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yamamoto manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Du Preez scores with a shoulder strike.
Yamamoto misses with a body punch.
Du Preez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Du Preez digs a right hand underneath Yamamoto's ribcage. Yamamoto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yamamoto tries to stall but Du Preez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto throws a head punch that misses.
Du Preez stalling the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Yamamoto.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Du Preez as Yamamoto tries to tie him up.
Du Preez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Du Preez misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Du Preez swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Du Preez looking to slow down the pace here.
Yamamoto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Du Preez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenshin Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yamamoto blocks a body shot from Du Preez.
Du Preez throws an elbow but it misses.
Du Preez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Du Preez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fourie Du Preez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yamamoto misses with a hook.
Yamamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamamoto wants to clinch.
Yamamoto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Du Preez looks to land a combination but Yamamoto avoids it well.
Du Preez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yamamoto tries to clinch there but Du Preez circles away.
Yamamoto shoots for a takedown but Du Preez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Du Preez misses with a wild body shot.
Yamamoto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Du Preez wants to clinch but Yamamoto slips to the side
and Yamamoto counters with a single leg into guard. Du Preez didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Yamamoto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Du Preez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Du Preez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Du Preez!
Yamamoto is looking to regain half guard here but Du Preez keeps moving and retains side control.
Yamamoto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
My spies in Brown House inform me that Du Preez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Yamamoto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Du Preez is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto is doing well to control the position and prevent Du Preez from advancing to side control.
Yamamoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Du Preez wants to control but Yamamoto is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Yamamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Du Preez.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yamamoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yamamoto tries to clinch there but Du Preez circles away.
Du Preez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Du Preez ducks under a wild hook from Yamamoto.
Du Preez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Du Preez takes a swing at Yamamoto's ribcage but misses.
Yamamoto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yamamoto throws a hook to the side of Du Preez's head but Du Preez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yamamoto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Du Preez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Du Preez throws a lazy right hand but Yamamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yamamoto throws a shot to the body.
Yamamoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yamamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Du Preez throws out the jab.
Yamamoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Du Preez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fourie Du Preez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yamamoto throws a hook to the side of Du Preez's head but Du Preez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Du Preez wants to clinch.
Yamamoto tries to clinch up but Du Preez circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenshin Yamamoto clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yamamoto fails with the takedown.
Yamamoto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Du Preez is trying to defend but Yamamoto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Du Preez wants to control but Yamamoto is keeping busy.
Du Preez wants to get back to full guard.
Du Preez trying to get back to full guard but Yamamoto takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Du Preez tries to hold on but Yamamoto pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Du Preez working to try and regain half guard.
Du Preez tries to hold on but Yamamoto postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Du Preez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Yamamoto looking to control but Du Preez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Du Preez is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Yamamoto tries to control but Du Preez wriggling away.
Yamamoto throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Du Preez is in a horrible position here. Yamamoto smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Yamamoto looking to control but Du Preez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Du Preez is desperately trying to improve his position but Yamamoto has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto landing shots from mount.
Du Preez working to try and regain half guard.
Yamamoto throws some wild stikes that Du Preez manages to avoid easily.
Poor strikes thrown by Yamamoto there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Yamamoto with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Du Preez tries to lock up and control but Yamamoto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Du Preez is looking to improve his position but Yamamoto isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Yamamoto cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Du Preez gets back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Du Preez is looking for a sweep. Yamamoto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Du Preez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Du Preez is trying to control the position but Yamamoto postures up.
Du Preez 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenshin Yamamoto had his way with Fourie Du Preez in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Du Preez doesn't manage to clinch there - Yamamoto circles away.
Du Preez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yamamoto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Du Preez's guard.
Du Preez is controlling Yamamoto's posture.
Du Preez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Du Preez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Du Preez 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.
Yamamoto drops back looking for a leg! Du Preez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Du Preez manages to kick Yamamoto off! Yamamoto jumps back into Du Preez's guard.
Kenshin Yamamoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Du Preez is retaining full guard.
Du Preez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yamamoto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yamamoto is looking to pass into half guard but Du Preez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Du Preez is in guard.
Du Preez postures up.
Yamamoto wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Du Preez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yamamoto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Du Preez has managed to get both his arms back between Yamamoto's legs - danger averted.
Yamamoto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Du Preez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Fourie Du Preez.
Du Preez has closed the distance and engaged Yamamoto in a clinch.
Yamamoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Du Preez throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamamoto.
Du Preez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Du Preez lands with a left to the head.
Du Preez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yamamoto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Du Preez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Du Preez trying to stall but Yamamoto improves his position.
Yamamoto lands with a short shot to the head.
Yamamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yamamoto's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Du Preez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamamoto wants the takedown. Du Preez is fighting it off but Yamamoto persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Du Preez's guard against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenshin Yamamoto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yamamoto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenshin Yamamoto!
Kenshin Yamamoto is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Kenshin Yamamoto, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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