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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eino Kolehmainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moe Lester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moe Lester will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eino Kolehmainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Moe Lester!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolehmainen wants to clinch.
Lester tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lester has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lester tries to land knees in the clinch but Kolehmainen avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Lester on the inside.
Lester breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kolehmainen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lester prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lester has a couple of punches blocked by Kolehmainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolehmainen can't get the takedown.
Kolehmainen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lester fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eino Kolehmainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolehmainen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lester gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lester lands a takedown into guard.
Lester avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kolehmainen keeping full guard, as Lester tries to pass.
Kolehmainen is looking for a triangle here but Lester uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kolehmainen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lester's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kolehmainen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lester in particular looking to stall.
Kolehmainen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kolehmainen is staying active underneath Lester, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lester stalling.
Kolehmainen has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Lester. Oh but Kolehmainen has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Lester goes limp - he's gone! Kolehmainen jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eino Kolehmainen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conor McConnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuki Katsuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazuki Katsuo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Conor McConnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazuki Katsuo!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McConnell swats away the attempt to clinch by Katsuo.
McConnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Katsuo.
Katsuo tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from McConnell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Katsuo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice defenses there by Katsuo.
Katsuo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McConnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from McConnell misses the target.
McConnell lands the left hand.
McConnell misses with a two punch combination.
Katsuo tries to counter with a clinch but McConnell shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from McConnell.
Katsuo tries to counter with a clinch but McConnell shakes him off and moves away.
Kazuki Katsuo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McConnell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Katsuo is looking to clinch.
McConnell throws a looping overhand right but Katsuo ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsuo rushes McConnell and presses him up against the cage.
Katsuo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Katsuo has his takedown stuffed
and McConnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McConnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Katsuo is just out of range.
Katsuo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Katsuo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've been told by McConnell's head coaches at Suklaa Meritähti that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Katsuo takes a jab right on the kisser.
McConnell throws a jab when Katsuo was well out of range.
Katsuo shoots in for a takedown but McConnell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Conor McConnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuki Katsuo.
Katsuo pushes McConnell up against the cage in a clinch.
McConnell misses with a punch on the inside.
Katsuo blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from McConnell fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConnell avoids a wild elbow strike from Katsuo.
McConnell blocks a body shot from Katsuo.
McConnell is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Katsuo.
Katsuo taking a breather.
McConnell has a couple of punches blocked by Katsuo.
A head punch on the inside from McConnell fails to land.
McConnell lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Katsuo's elbow.
McConnell lands a nice uppercut.
Katsuo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McConnell lands a hook to the side of the head.
McConnell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McConnell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Katsuo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Katsuo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Katsuo moves in looking to clinch but McConnell pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsuo tries to clinch up but McConnell circles away and keeps his distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McConnell.
Katsuo misses with a lunging right hand
and McConnell counters with a nice uppercut.
Katsuo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Katsuo defending well as McConnell loads up on a big left hand.
McConnell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McConnell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Katsuo doesn't manage to clinch there - McConnell circles away.
McConnell lands an overhand right.
Katsuo is trying hard to land a takedown here. McConnell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Katsuo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Katsuo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McConnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Katsuo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katsuo tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McConnell working aggressively here.
McConnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Katsuo is trying to break free.
McConnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
McConnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Katsuo blocks a body shot from McConnell.
Katsuo wants to stall.
McConnell misses with some punches.
Katsuo tries to land knees in the clinch but McConnell avoids the damage to the body.
Katsuo is trying to maintain a safe position but McConnell gets an underhook and turns Katsuo into the cage.
McConnell misses with some punches.
McConnell has a couple of punches blocked by Katsuo.
Katsuo wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McConnell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Katsuo slips a jab from McConnell.
A slow jab from McConnell misses its intended target.
Good exchange - McConnell coming out on top.
Katsuo slips under a jab.
Katsuo tries to clinch up but McConnell circles away and keeps his distance.
McConnell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Conor McConnell is winning the standup battle so far.
McConnell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McConnell misses with an uppercut. Katsuo saw that one coming.
Katsuo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McConnell.
Sloppy strikes from McConnell. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katsuo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McConnell momentarily.
McConnell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Katsuo can do to turn this around?
Katsuo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McConnell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnell pushes Katsuo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Katsuo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McConnell walks away with a smile on his face. Katsuo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Katsuo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Conor McConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McConnell misses with a straight right.
Katsuo ducks under a wild hook from McConnell.
Katsuo scores with a jab. McConnell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Katsuo staying out of range there.
McConnell thuds a left hand into Katsuo's body.
McConnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Katsuo manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as McConnell blocks the low kick.
McConnell misses with a hook
and Katsuo counters with a nice uppercut.
McConnell is rocked!
Katsuo connects with a body shot.
Oh McConnell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McConnell stuffs the takedown.
McConnell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A left and a right from McConnell both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Katsuo tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katsuo has closed the distance and engaged McConnell in a clinch.
Katsuo lands with a left to the head.
Katsuo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Katsuo.
Katsuo cracks a nice hook into McConnell's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Katsuo fails with a takedown attempt.
Conor McConnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuki Katsuo.
Katsuo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McConnell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Katsuo.
Katsuo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McConnell, pushing him back against the cage.
Katsuo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Katsuo is looking to clinch but McConnell is avoiding it.
It looked like McConnell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Katsuo has McConnell up against the cage in a clinch.
McConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Katsuo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Katsuo.
Katsuo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Katsuo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McConnell blocks it with crossed arms.
Conor McConnell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McConnell has a couple of punches blocked by Katsuo.
McConnell seems to have got his legs back now.
McConnell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Katsuo backwards.
McConnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Katsuo uses good head movement to avoid it.
McConnell gets through Katsuo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Katsuo throws a head punch that misses.
McConnell gets through Katsuo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Katsuo's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katsuo blocking some punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McConnell lands a right hand.
McConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katsuo is looking to break free of the clinch but McConnell has double underhooks.
McConnell lands with a left to the head.
McConnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Katsuo misses with a punch on the inside.
Katsuo lands a left hand that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
McConnell working aggressively here.
McConnell misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from McConnell fails to land.
Katsuo is trying to break the clinch but McConnell has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from McConnell.
McConnell taking a breather.
Katsuo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McConnell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McConnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
McConnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Katsuo uses good head movement to avoid it.
McConnell misses with some punches.
McConnell is trying to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Katsuo as McConnell tries to tie him up.
Katsuo lands a body punch.
Katsuo has a couple of punches blocked by McConnell.
Katsuo blocks an uppercut.
McConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katsuo drops down looking for an ankle pick but McConnell pulls his leg out and moves away.
A big right from McConnell misses.
McConnell misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McConnell dominated that second round.
That's time! McConnell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A swing and a miss from McConnell.
McConnell throws a one two combo.
Some bone on bone action there as McConnell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Katsuo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McConnell misses with a body shot.
Katsuo is looking to clinch but McConnell is avoiding it.
Katsuo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McConnell misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell throws a lazy right hand but Katsuo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McConnell throws a hook but Katsuo avoids it easily.
Katsuo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McConnell with a body shot.
Katsuo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McConnell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsuo throws the left hand but McConnell avoids the punch easily.
Katsuo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McConnell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Katsuo fails with a takedown attempt.
Katsuo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McConnell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McConnell is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Katsuo throws a hook to the side of McConnell's head but McConnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Katsuo throws a punch but it's blocked by McConnell.
McConnell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Katsuo up against the cage.
Katsuo tries for a takedown. No joy.
McConnell lands a shot to the body.
McConnell throws a head punch that misses.
Katsuo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Katsuo.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Katsuo drags the fight down to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McConnell wants to control from the top but Katsuo keeps moving.
McConnell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConnell wants to control from the top but Katsuo keeps moving.
Katsuo looking to hit a scissor sweep but McConnell is one step ahead there.
McConnell content to stall in guard here.
Katsuo looking to hit a scissor sweep but McConnell is one step ahead there.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McConnell looking to pass the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Katsuo shoots for a takedown but McConnell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Conor McConnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuki Katsuo.
Katsuo throws an overhand right that lands on McConnell's shoulder, as McConnell tries to avoid the shot.
Katsuo misses with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McConnell throws a poor cross that misses
and Katsuo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McConnell ducks right into an uppercut from Katsuo.
Kazuki Katsuo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McConnell slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Conor McConnell.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McConnell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor McConnell!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mosef Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshio Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yamamoto has chosen WORLD ORDER - WORLD ORDER as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mosef Malone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshio Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto scores with a shot to the body.
Yamamoto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yamamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malone goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yamamoto.
Malone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yamamoto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malone.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yamamoto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malone throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Yamamoto shoots in looking for a takedown but Malone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yamamoto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yamamoto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Malone stops a takedown attempt from Yamamoto.
Mosef Malone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshio Yamamoto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamoto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Malone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto rushes Malone and presses him up against the cage.
Yamamoto is trying to pull guard but Malone has him pressed against the cage.
Malone working hard to break the clinch.
Malone is looking to break free of the clinch but Yamamoto has double underhooks.
Malone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Malone is looking to control Yamamoto's arms but Yamamoto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Malone has his back to the cage.
Malone wants to break free but Yamamoto has control.
Yamamoto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Malone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yamamoto tries for a takedown but Malone manages to get underhooks.
Malone stops a takedown attempt from Yamamoto.
Malone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body kick there by Malone.
Yamamoto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yamamoto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Malone swings for the body but Yamamoto moves out of range.
As Malone backs off Yamamoto throws a huge counter combo but Malone manages to avoid it all.
Yamamoto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yamamoto misses with a takedown attempt - Malone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Malone misses with a two punch combination.
Malone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yamamoto's sensitive parts.
Malone swings for the body but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Malone defends it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Malone.
Malone plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Malone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yamamoto's sensitive parts.
Mosef Malone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Malone.
A slapping leg kick lands for Malone.
Yamamoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yamamoto dives in for a single leg takedown but Malone sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Malone appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Malone lands with a kick to the temple. Yamamoto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone throws a front kick that sends Yamamoto stumbling back into the cage.
Mosef Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Malone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malone wants it to stay on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Malone.
Yamamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yamamoto takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Malone throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Yamamoto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yamamoto takes a kick to the side of the head.
Malone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Malone misses with a head kick.
Yamamoto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Malone.
Yamamoto checks a leg kick.
Yamamoto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mosef Malone dominated that round.
That's time! Malone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yamamoto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malone.
It looks like Mosef Malone has been cut.
Mosef Malone is winning the standup battle so far.
Malone lands a front kick.
Malone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Malone is looking to slow Yamamoto down with leg kicks.
Malone avoids a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Malone.
Yamamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Mosef Malone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malone stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malone thumps Yamamoto with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Malone, right into the meat.
Yamamoto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yamamoto shoots for a takedown but Malone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mosef Malone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshio Yamamoto.
Yamamoto avoids the body shot from Malone.
Malone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamamoto can do to turn this around?
A head kick from Malone lands but Yamamoto takes it in his stride.
Malone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yamamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Malone.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Malone is having none of it.
Yamamoto tries for a takedown but Malone circles away easily
and Malone counters with a nice body kick.
Yamamoto fails with a takedown attempt.
Malone jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nice body kick from Malone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Yamamoto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Malone explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Malone fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yamamoto checks it well.
Yamamoto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice sprawl there from Malone as Yamamoto shoots in.
Yamamoto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malone swivels and escapes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malone explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Malone lands a head kick. Yamamoto smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Malone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yamamoto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Malone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yamamoto.
Malone lands a head kick!
Yamamoto has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Malone.
Yamamoto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Malone counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Yamamoto is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Yamamoto moves into range and clinches up with Malone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone is trying to force a seperation but Yamamoto has the dominant position.
Yamamoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malone throws a lazy right hand but Yamamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yamamoto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yamamoto fails with the takedown.
Yamamoto just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMalone.
Malone stuffs the takedown.
Malone throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yamamoto moves away from the strike by Malone.
Malone connects with an inside leg kick.
Malone throws a head kick that half lands.
Yamamoto throws the kick towards the body but Malone avoids it.
Yamamoto 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yamamoto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malone. Malone obviously looking to wear him down.
Yamamoto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Malone pinned against the cage. Malone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malone. Yamamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Malone scores with a push kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Malone.
A leg kick checked by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yamamoto misses with a leg kick.
Yamamoto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mosef Malone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mosef Malone'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!
Yamamoto fails with a takedown attempt.
Malone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yamamoto's calf.
Malone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yamamoto forces Malone back against the cage and clinches.
Yamamoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto clinches.
Malone tries to land knees in the clinch but Yamamoto avoids the damage to the body.
Yamamoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malone is looking to wear down Yamamoto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Malone throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Malone.
Malone lands a leg kick that knocks Yamamoto off balance momentarily.
Malone lands a leg kick that knocks Yamamoto off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Yamamoto.
Horrible takedown attempt by Yamamoto or perhaps it was just good defense by Malone, which made it look bad.
Yamamoto blocks a head kick by Malone.
Yamamoto drives through and clinches with Malone against the cage.
Yamamoto jumps guard and drags Malone to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Malone'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.
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.
Malone is looking to work some ground and pound but Yamamoto has wrist control.
Yamamoto being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malone stopping the sweep attempt from Yamamoto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamamoto trying to control the position here.
Malone throws a big right hand that misses.
Malone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamamoto is keeping the position for now.
Malone trying to control but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yamamoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yamamoto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Malone can pounce on him.
Malone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yamamoto.
Mosef Malone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshio Yamamoto.
Malone lands a head kick!
Yamamoto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yamamoto goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Yamamoto darts in looking for a takedown but Malone gets double underhooks and turns Yamamoto into the cage.
A counter left hand to the body from Malone misses its target.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Malone moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Malone is having none of it.
Yamamoto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Malone lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Malone.
Yamamoto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malone. Malone obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malone throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yamamoto's head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Malone.
Malone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yamamoto steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Malone.
Malone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Malone connects with a leg kick. Yamamoto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Malone thows a body kick. Yamamoto tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Malone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yamamoto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malone as he jumps to the side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mosef Malone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Malone, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mosef Malone!
Mosef Malone thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philip Gannicus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor Brazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brazier is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by FATE. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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230 lbs
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18
257 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Philip Gannicus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Conor Brazier!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gannicus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gannicus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brazier scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Philip Gannicus has been cut.
Brazier fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gannicus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brazier scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gannicus doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the liver by Brazier. Beautiful body shot.
Brazier closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gannicus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gannicus is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brazier scores with a jab to the body.
Brazier comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brazier jabs at Gannicus's body.
Brazier scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brazier lands a slapping body shot.
Brazier scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brazier scores with a jab to the body.
Brazier moves into range and connects with a jab.
Philip Gannicus's cut is getting worse.
Brazier scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brazier scores with a shot to the body.
Gannicus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brazier lands with a right hand.
Philip Gannicus's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Brazier rushes Gannicus with punches - Gannicus moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Gannicus goes down! Brazier follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor Brazier!
Conor Brazier was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tauno Kunnari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otso Koski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tauno Kunnari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Otso Koski!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kunnari shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Koski as he avoids it easily.
Kunnari shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Koski counters with an inside leg kick.
Koski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kunnari.
Koski clinches up with Kunnari and pushes him back against the cage.
Kunnari can't break the clinch.
Kunnari wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tauno Kunnari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Koski.
Koski swings wildly with an uppercut but Kunnari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koski leaning his opponent against the cage.
Koski lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koski.
Kunnari wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice elbow from Koski.
It looks like Tauno Kunnari has been cut.
Koski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kunnari up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Koski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Koski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kunnari.
Koski lands a nice elbow.
Kunnari letting Koski take a breather here.
Kunnari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koski lands an elbow inside.
Koski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kunnari goes for a takedown attempt but Koski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kunnari chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koski can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Koski lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Koski.
Kunnari fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kunnari wants to get back to striking at distance but Koski won't allow it.
Koski lands an elbow inside that Kunnari shrugs off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kunnari jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Koski walks away with a smile on his face. Kunnari gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kunnari misses with a takedown attempt - Koski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kunnari chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koski can pounce on him.
Koski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kunnari.
Koski moves into the clinch successfully.
Koski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Koski stalling.
Koski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kunnari is trying to pull guard but Koski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koski lands an elbow inside.
Kunnari is breathing heavily.
Kunnari looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Koski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Koski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Koski.
Koski avoids the elbow strike from Kunnari, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Koski.
Koski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Koski lands an elbow that stopped Kunnari in his tracks for a moment.
Kunnari has had enough of the clinch but Koski keeps him there for the moment.
Koski lands an elbow inside that Kunnari shrugs off.
Koski lands an elbow that stopped Kunnari in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koski lands a damaging elbow.
Koski lands a damaging elbow.
Koski'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.
Koski scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koski just leaning against Kunnari, taking a breather.
Koski lands an elbow inside.
Koski lands an elbow that stopped Kunnari in his tracks for a moment.
Koski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Koski lands a nice elbow.
Koski lands an elbow that stopped Kunnari in his tracks for a moment.
Koski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Koski.
Koski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Koski tries to work over Kunnari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koski misses with a punch to the body.
Koski lands an elbow inside.
Koski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kunnari's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Koski.
Koski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Koski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otso Koski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tauno Kunnari's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Koski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kunnari, pushing him back against the cage.
Koski pushes off an throws an elbow but Kunnari leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Koski lands an elbow that stopped Kunnari in his tracks for a moment.
Koski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kunnari's defenses.
Koski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Koski avoiding damage.
Koski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kunnari blocks an elbow strike from Koski.
Koski lands an elbow just above Kunnari 's eye.
Koski lands an elbow inside.
Koski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kunnari up against the cage.
Koski lands an elbow that stopped Kunnari in his tracks for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kunnari has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Koski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kunnari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Koski.
Kunnari is trying to break free.
Koski lands a nice elbow.
Kunnari is rocked!
Tauno Kunnari's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Koski lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Kunnari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koski has Kunnari pressed against the cage, preventing Kunnari from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Koski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kunnari's defenses.
Koski lands an elbow just above Kunnari 's eye.
Otso Koski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Koski lands an elbow that stopped Kunnari in his tracks for a moment.
Koski slows down the pace here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Koski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koski misses with the head strike.
Koski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Koski throws an elbow but it misses.
Kunnari seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Koski throws an elbow but misses.
Koski lands a damaging elbow.
Kunnari takes an elbow to the temple.
Koski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kunnari's defenses.
Kunnari tries to pull guard but Koski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Koski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Koski.
Koski lands an elbow inside that Kunnari shrugs off.
Koski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kunnari's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Koski.
Koski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Koski struggles to land a body shot inside as Kunnari controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Koski lands an elbow that stopped Kunnari in his tracks for a moment.
Koski lands an elbow just above Kunnari 's eye.
Tauno Kunnari's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Koski lands an elbow that stopped Kunnari in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kunnari takes an elbow to the temple.
Koski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kunnari takes an elbow to the forehead.
Koski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Koski lands an elbow that stopped Kunnari in his tracks for a moment.
Koski pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Kunnari! Koski unloads with more strikes and Kunnari sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otso Koski!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ashmid Datal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ippo Makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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18
134 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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18
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
Big right hand |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ashmid Datal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ippo Makunouchi!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Datal throws a predictable looking body shot
and Makunouchi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Makunouchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Datal.
A slow jab from Datal misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Makunouchi misses its intended target.
Datal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makunouchi.
Datal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Datal.
Makunouchi throws an off balance right hand
and Datal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been informed that Makunouchi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Datal misses with a hook
and Makunouchi counters with a nice uppercut.
Datal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Datal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Makunouchi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Datal slips under a jab from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makunouchi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Datal.
Makunouchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Datal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datal connects with a right hand. Makunouchi shakes it off.
Datal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makunouchi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Datal. Makunouchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Makunouchi!
It looks like Ashmid Datal has been cut.
Ashmid Datal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Datal.
Datal throws a looping overhand right but Makunouchi ducks down to avoid it.
Makunouchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makunouchi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Makunouchi throws a hook to the side of Datal's head but Datal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makunouchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Datal.
Makunouchi slips a jab from Datal.
Datal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Datal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Datal connects with a body shot that sends Makunouchi's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Datal.
Datal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Datal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makunouchi digs a good hook to Datal's body.
Makunouchi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Datal takes a swing at Makunouchi's ribcage but misses.
Makunouchi swinging wildly here.
Makunouchi throws a big shot that misses.
Makunouchi staying out of range there.
A big left from Makunouchi misses.
Makunouchi misses with a hook
and Datal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Datal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Makunouchi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice body punch from Datal.
Makunouchi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datal missing with a left hand there. Makunouchi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Datal. Makunouchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makunouchi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Datal slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Ippo Makunouchi has been cut.
Datal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Makunouchi counters with a left and a right that stings Datal.
Datal jabs at Makunouchi's body.
Makunouchi lands with a nice body punch.
Makunouchi tries to bum rush Datal with a series of wild strikes but Datal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Makunouchi loads up on a big right hand but Datal slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Datal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Makunouchi misses the target.
Datal really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Makunouchi throws a body shot but no joy.
Makunouchi lands with a good body shot.
Datal looks to land a combination but Makunouchi avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makunouchi needs to keep his hands up - Datal had a free shot at his head there.
Datal blocks a jab.
Makunouchi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Makunouchi just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Datal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Datal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Makunouchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Makunouchi misses its intended target.
Datal throws a shot from downtown. Makunouchi moves away and avoids it.
Makunouchi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Datal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makunouchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Datal.
Makunouchi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Makunouchi staying out of range there.
Datal staying out of range there.
Datal throwing a counter right hand but Makunouchi manages to avoid it.
Makunouchi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Datal counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Datal misses with a double jab.
Datal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Datal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Datal there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Datal.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makunouchi. Datal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Datal looks to score with a jab to the body but Makunouchi is just out of range.
Datal just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ippo Makunouchi will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Makunouchi ducks under a wild hook from Datal.
Datal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Datal walks into a straight right hand from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Datal slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Datal just misses with a punch to the body.
Makunouchi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Datal drops his hands momentarily and Makunouchi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Datal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makunouchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Datal.
Datal throws a series of punches but Makunouchi moves out of range.
Datal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Makunouchi throws a body shot but no joy.
Makunouchi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Datal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Datal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Datal misses.
Datal throws a hook to the side of Makunouchi's head but Makunouchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datal misses with a hook. Makunouchi ducked under it nicely.
Makunouchi lands a nice hook to Datal's body. Datal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Makunouchi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Datal at a distance.
Makunouchi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Makunouchi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Makunouchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Datal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Datal misses with a body shot.
Datal misses with a two punch combination.
Makunouchi connects with a body shot that sends Datal's belly button to the back.
Makunouchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Datal.
A big left from Datal misses.
Datal throws an off balance right hand
and Makunouchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Datal misses with an uppercut. Makunouchi saw that one coming.
Ippo Makunouchi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Datal with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makunouchi punishes Datal's body with a nice straight punch.
Datal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makunouchi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Makunouchi scores with a nice strike.
Datal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Datal throws a series of punches but Makunouchi avoids them all with ease.
Makunouchi lands a slapping body shot.
Datal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makunouchi.
Datal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Datal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makunouchi.
Datal throws a body shot but no joy.
Makunouchi misses the shot to the body.
Datal slips a jab from Makunouchi.
Datal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Datal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makunouchi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Makunouchi moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Datal does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi connects with a looping right hand.
Datal misses with a double jab.
As Datal backs off Makunouchi throws a huge counter combo but Datal manages to avoid it all.
Makunouchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Datal.
Makunouchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Datal was well out of range. Poor timing from Makunouchi.
Datal misses with a body punch
and Makunouchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Makunouchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Datal dodges the punch combination from Makunouchi.
As Makunouchi looks to move away, Datal throws a big counter combo bu Makunouchi just gets out of the way.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Makunouchi throws a right hand that misses
and Datal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ashmid Datal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Datal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi throws a nice looking combination but Datal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Makunouchi throws a jab when Datal was well out of range.
A punch combination from Makunouchi misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Makunouchi misses the target.
Makunouchi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Datal.
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!
Datal blocks a jab.
Makunouchi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Makunouchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makunouchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Datal.
Makunouchi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Datal throws a body punch but Makunouchi moves out of range.
Makunouchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Datal misses the target.
Datal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Datal misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Makunouchi! But no joy.
Datal throws a body punch but Makunouchi moves out of range.
Datal looks to score with a jab to the body but Makunouchi is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Datal.
Makunouchi throws out a counter right but Datal avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makunouchi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Datal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Makunouchi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ippo Makunouchi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Datal lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Datal thuds his right hand into Makunouchi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Datal tries to bum rush Makunouchi with a series of wild strikes but Makunouchi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Makunouchi connects with a body shot that sends Datal's belly button to the back.
Datal ducks under a wild hook from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi punishes Datal's body with a nice straight punch.
Makunouchi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Datal slips under a jab from Makunouchi.
Datal throws a hook but Makunouchi avoids it easily.
Datal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makunouchi throws out the jab.
Makunouchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Datal.
A lazy left from Makunouchi finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makunouchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Datal. Makunouchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Datal just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Makunouchi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Datal throws out a loose jab but Makunouchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Datal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Datal ducks under a wild hook from Makunouchi.
Datal scores with a jab. Makunouchi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Datal misses with a few strikes there.
Makunouchi lands with a good body shot.
Datal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makunouchi.
Datal ducks right into an uppercut from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Makunouchi lands a nice shot that snaps Datal's head back.
Makunouchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Datal.
Datal misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Datal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Datal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Makunouchi. That snapped Datal's head back.
Datal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Makunouchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Datal.
Datal throws out a loose jab but Makunouchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Datal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Datal slips under a jab.
Datal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A jab lands there for Makunouchi.
Datal slips a jab and a cross from Makunouchi.
Datal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Datal avoids the body shot from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Datal.
Datal moves out of range as Makunouchi strikes.
Makunouchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Datal.
As Makunouchi looks to move away, Datal throws a big counter combo bu Makunouchi just gets out of the way.
Makunouchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Datal.
Datal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Makunouchi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Datal misses with a double jab.
Makunouchi swings for the body but Datal moves out of range.
Datal throws a one two combo.
Makunouchi misses with a right hand
letting Datal counter with a right hand.
Datal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Makunouchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makunouchi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Datal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Datal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Makunouchi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That has opened up Ippo Makunouchi's cut even more.
Datal dodges the punch combination from Makunouchi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datal misses with a body shot.
Datal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makunouchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Datal.
Makunouchi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Makunouchi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Datal circles away quickly and effectively.
Datal slips under a jab.
Datal throws out a loose jab but Makunouchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makunouchi lands with a cross.
Datal throws a nice looking combination but Makunouchi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Makunouchi! But no joy.
Ashmid Datal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makunouchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Datal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Makunouchi misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Datal looks to land a combination but Makunouchi avoids it well.
Datal throws a shot from downtown. Makunouchi moves away and avoids it.
Ippo Makunouchi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Makunouchi lands a nice hook to Datal's body. Datal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Makunouchi misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ippo Makunouchi.
Well Makunouchi 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ippo Makunouchi!
Ippo Makunouchi made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'First of all, I would like to thank the fans for supporting me today, and I would also like to thank Choke for giving me an early contract. I am living my dream, and I couldn't be happier. Thank you.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Show (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asahi Nozara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Show comes to the cage accompanied by ITS THE BIG SHOW!. Nozara is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Shing02 - Japonica. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 Las Vegas, Big Show!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Asahi Nozara!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nozara scores with a takedown into Show's guard.
Nozara stays in close to Show's body and controls the position.
Nozara stands up and waves to Show to follow him.
Nozara blocks a head kick by Show.
Nozara tries to counter by closing the distance.
Show scores with a head kick. Nozara tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Show feints a jab promting Nozara to slip. Show then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nozara slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nozara shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nozara showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
Nozara landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nozara controlling the action here.
Nozara in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Show tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Nozara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Asahi Nozara!
After winning the bout, Asahi Nozara thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Big Show stepped up to the mic, saying 'Everyone gets lucky clearly Had a bad night I'll be back PROMISE!!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenji Sakuraba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricky Smith!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith connects with a right hand. Sakuraba shakes it off.
Sakuraba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sakuraba was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sakuraba is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Smith will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Smith is trying to control Sakuraba's posture but Sakuraba avoids it.
Sakuraba is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakuraba trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is trying to buck Sakuraba off.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sakuraba swings around for an armbar but Smith sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sakuraba's guard.
Sakuraba controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith tries to stand but Sakuraba is controlling from the bottom.
Sakuraba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Sakuraba is keeping the position.
Smith is looking to stand up but Sakuraba won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control from the top but Sakuraba keeps moving.
Sakuraba trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Kenji Sakuraba has been cut.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sakuraba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenji Sakuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakuraba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sakuraba shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith stalks Sakuraba and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sakuraba's face. Sakuraba staggers backwards, shaken.
Sakuraba is rocked!
We've been informed that Smith has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Sakuraba out cold! Sakuraba is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricky Smith!
Ricky Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Sorrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gavin Blackwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Blackwood's choice of entrance music: Catch Your Breath by CFO$. Jonny Sorrow 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 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonny Sorrow!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gavin Blackwood!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackwood throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sorrow's waist but Sorrow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blackwood off to one side.
We've been told by Sorrow's head coaches at Lock and Roll Grappling Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sorrow has a takedown stuffed.
And Blackwood tries to counter it with a takedown but Sorrow pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sorrow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice side step and Blackwood releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sorrow.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Sorrow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sorrow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sorrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Blackwood controls his hands.
A short right from Sorrow on the inside.
Sorrow is pressed up against the cage. Blackwood has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sorrow down to the mat. Sorrow avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackwood uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Blackwood finds it's way through Sorrow's defenses.
Sorrow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sorrow lands a nice shot to the body.
Blackwood drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sorrow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackwood tries to score a body lock takedown but Sorrow shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sorrow misses with a punch to the body.
Sorrow presses Blackwood against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sorrow lands a left hand.
Sorrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sorrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Sorrow on the inside.
Sorrow lands a hook that snaps the head of Blackwood backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackwood.
Blackwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Sorrow.
Sorrow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorrow slowing the pace effectively.
Sorrow working aggressively here.
Sorrow tries to throw a body punch but Blackwood avoids it by throwing Sorrow back against the cage.
Sorrow lands an uppercut.
Sorrow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blackwoods head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Sorrow.
Sorrow tries to work over Blackwood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blackwood wants a takedown but no success here.
Blackwood goes for a takedown attempt but Sorrow pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sorrow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blackwood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sorrow darts in trying to clinch
and Blackwood counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sorrow!
You can see the frustration on Sorrow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorrow is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Blackwood working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Blackwood goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sorrow rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Blackwood's guard! Nice work there by Sorrow!
Blackwood can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sorrow controls the pace.
Sorrow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blackwood is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackwood looking for a sweep. Not yet Blackwood, not yet.
Blackwood is trying to control the position but Sorrow postures up.
Sorrow is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sorrow's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Sorrow dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Blackwood tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sorrow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blackwood somewhat.
Sorrow wants to clinch up but Blackwood keeps it at a distance.
Sorrow fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Blackwood tries to counter it with a takedown but Sorrow pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Blackwood closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sorrow circles away.
Sorrow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sorrow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blackwood can do to turn this around?
Sorrow misses with a punch to the body.
Sorrow just leaning against Blackwood, taking a breather.
Sorrow pushes Blackwood back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sorrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorrow can't find room to land a body shot as Blackwood controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackwood.
Good body shot from Sorrow.
Blackwood has Sorrow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sorrow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jonny Sorrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gavin Blackwood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sorrow.
Sorrow throws a head punch that misses.
Sorrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackwood.
Sorrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sorrow - that landed with a thud.
Sorrow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blackwood backwards.
Sorrow lands with a left to the head.
Sorrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sorrow has a couple of punches blocked by Blackwood.
Sorrow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blackwood backwards.
Sorrow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sorrow.
Blackwood takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorrow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blackwood backwards.
Blackwood takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sorrow pushes Blackwood back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sorrow lands a nice uppercut.
Blackwood is working for takedown but Sorrow is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blackwood blocks an uppercut.
The referee calls for Sorrow to work.
Sorrow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blackwood blocks an uppercut.
Sorrow content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sorrow lands a nice uppercut.
Sorrow lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sorrow.
Sorrow is working Blackwood over against the cage.
Sorrow manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sorrow misses with a punch to the body.
Sorrow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blackwood.
The referee calls for Sorrow to work.
Sorrow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sorrow scores with a hook to the body.
Sorrow scores with a shoulder strike.
Sorrow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blackwood's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Sorrow.
Blackwood takes a shot to the head.
Sorrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackwood has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sorrow avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sorrow can't find room to land a body shot as Blackwood controls the action.
Sorrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Blackwood controls his hands.
Sorrow misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sorrow.
Sorrow misses with a punch to the body.
Sorrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jonny Sorrow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Blackwood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 bit of stalling here from Sorrow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Sorrow dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Blackwood gets a takedown into half guard.
Sorrow on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sorrow tries to get out of the position.
Blackwood throwing shots but Sorrow is blocking nicely.
Sorrow works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sorrow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sorrow pulls Blackwood in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackwood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sorrow keeping full guard, as Blackwood tries to pass.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Blackwood is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sorrow is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sorrow has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackwood is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blackwood pulls Sorrow in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blackwood wants to stand but Sorrow is controlling the position.
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.
Sorrow is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blackwood.
Sorrow darts in trying to clinch
and Blackwood counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackwood throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sorrow regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Blackwood.
Blackwood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sorrow is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackwood throws a strike but Sorrow rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sorrow looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Blackwood holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackwood is looking to sweep but instead, Sorrow has passed into half guard.
Sorrow trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blackwood looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Gavin Blackwood just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sorrow moves to clinch but Blackwood breaks away
and Blackwood counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sorrow won't be happy with that.
Sorrow keeping his opponent close.
Blackwood tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Blackwood has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The strikes coming from Blackwood are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorrow defending against the ground and pound.
Sorrow manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackwood sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sorrow defending well though.
Blackwood misses with a head shot. Sorrow uses the momentum to regain guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sorrow here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sorrow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blackwood scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sorrow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blackwood working some strikes from top position.
Sorrow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blackwood looking to sit in guard and control but Sorrow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Blackwood can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sorrow controls the pace.
Blackwood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sorrow is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sorrow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blackwood, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorrow lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sorrow.
Sorrow has a couple of punches blocked by Blackwood.
Sorrow has a couple of punches blocked by Blackwood.
Sorrow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sorrow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sorrow working aggressively here.
Sorrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sorrow is struggling to control the position.
Blackwood being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorrow throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for Sorrow to work.
Sorrow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blackwood.
Sorrow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blackwood backwards.
Sorrow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sorrow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sorrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackwood.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sorrow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Blackwood is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nice body punch from Sorrow - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Sorrow had his way with Gavin Blackwood in 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. This is the final round!
Sorrow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blackwood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sorrow tries to clinch there but Blackwood circles away.
Blackwood feints the counter takedown.
Sorrow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sorrow tries a body shot but Blackwood blocks it.
Sorrow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sorrow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blackwoods head.
Blackwood blocks a body shot from Sorrow.
A short right from Sorrow on the inside.
Sorrow misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackwood is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sorrow pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sorrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sorrow.
Sorrow lands a hook that snaps the head of Blackwood backwards.
Blackwood is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackwood is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sorrow gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Blackwood is still on wobbly legs! Can Sorrow finish him?
Blackwood tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jonny Sorrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gavin Blackwood.
Blackwood is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sorrow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blackwood.
Blackwood seems to have recovered his senses.
A short left from Sorrow.
Blackwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Sorrow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sorrow.
Sorrow stalling in the clinch.
Sorrow drops Blackwood onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Blackwood is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Sorrow pushes Blackwood against the cage. Sorrow is working some dirty boxing. Sorrow pushes off with a quick right hook! Blackwood goes down! Blackwood tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Sorrow moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Sorrow!
Jonny Sorrow is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tarmo Rautakallio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thresh Whiteman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rautakallio's entrance music is Finlandia Hymni. A fine choice. On his way into the cage it seems that Tarmo Rautakallio has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tarmo Rautakallio seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tarmo Rautakallio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thresh Whiteman!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rautakallio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rautakallio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Whiteman's waist but Whiteman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rautakallio off to one side.
Whiteman wants to counter with a clinch but Rautakallio pushes him away.
Whiteman moves into range and clinches up with Rautakallio.
Whiteman lands an elbow that stopped Rautakallio in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Tarmo Rautakallio has been cut.
Rautakallio fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tarmo Rautakallio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Whiteman.
Whiteman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Whiteman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Whiteman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rautakallio tries to pull guard but Whiteman won't allow it.
Whiteman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rautakallio is breathing heavily.
Whiteman lands an elbow inside that Rautakallio shrugs off.
Whiteman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whiteman lands an elbow just above Rautakallio 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiteman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Whiteman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tarmo Rautakallio's cut is getting worse.
Whiteman effectively controlling the action here.
Whiteman lands a damaging elbow.
Whiteman lands a nice elbow.
Whiteman lands a vicious elbow to the side of Rautakallio's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Whiteman tries to finish him with strikes but Rautakallio still seems able to defend himself so Whiteman steps back and lets Rautakallio get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Rautakallio is rocked!
Tarmo Rautakallio's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whiteman rushes Rautakallio and presses him up against the cage.
Oh Rautakallio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whiteman working the clinch nicely. Rautakallio is working for position but Whiteman cracks him with a big knee to the head! Rautakallio crumples up against the cage and Whiteman lands two more shots before the ref can save Rautakallio! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Thresh Whiteman!
Thresh Whiteman is the new super heavyweight champion!
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