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SFC 13: Bring the Pain PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Canadian Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Canadian Assassin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Canadian Assassin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Greco!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assassin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Greco as he avoids it easily.
Greco misses with a takedown attempt
so Assassin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Greco throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Greco seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Assassin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Greco's head.
Greco trying to keep a closed guard but Assassin is proving a slippery customer.
Greco throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Greco is looking to stand up but Assassin isn't so interested in that idea.
Greco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Greco is on top in guard.
Greco drops back looking for a leg! Assassin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Assassin manages to kick Greco off! Greco jumps back into Assassin's guard.
Greco trying to control but Assassin is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Assassin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Greco defends well.
Assassin looking for a guillotine here but Greco defends easily.
Assassin has his foot on Greco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Greco works his way back into a safe position though.
Assassin is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assassin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Greco must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Assassin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Greco uses it to pass to side control.
Assassin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Greco wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Greco politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Greco prefers to stall for the moment though.
Greco decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Greco tries to clinch up but Assassin circles away and keeps his distance.
Greco scores a takedown into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assassin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Assassin is in a horrible position here. Greco smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Greco controlling his opponent.
Assassin is looking to improve his position but Greco isn't that keen on the idea.
Assassin throwing hammer fists to the chest of Greco. What's that going to do exactly?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Assassin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Assassin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Greco decides to stand and escape the position.
Greco tries to clinch there but Assassin circles away.
Greco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Greco looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Greco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Assassin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Assassin is looking for a triangle but Greco pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Canadian Assassin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Greco scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Greco wants to control but Assassin is keeping him busy.
Assassin pecks away with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jose Greco has got the better of the ground game so far.
Greco avoids the strikes from the bottom by Assassin.
Assassin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Greco's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nice strikes from Greco there.
Assassin is looking for a sweep. Greco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Assassin misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Greco looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Greco is breathing heavily.
Assassin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Assassin is pressing down on Greco's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Assassin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Greco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Assassin keeping full guard, as Greco tries to pass.
Greco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assassin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Greco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Assassin looking for a guillotine here but Greco defends easily.
Greco controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Assassin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Greco defends well.
Greco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Assassin is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assassin is looking for a triangle but Greco pushes his legs off easily.
Greco sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Assassin is looking for a triangle but Greco pushes his legs off easily.
Assassin is looking for a triangle here but Greco uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Greco working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Assassin trying to remain calm as Greco controls from the top position.
Assassin misses with a strike from the bottom.
Assassin tries to buck Greco off but Greco is having none of it.
Greco landing strikes.
Assassin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greco is trying to get an arm triangle but Assassin is defending well.
Greco content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Assassin regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jose Greco will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Greco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Assassin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Greco won't be happy with that.
Greco is looking for a sweep.
Assassin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Greco has escaped the position, nice work there.
Greco avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Assassin.
Assassin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Assassin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Greco is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco sneaks back into half guard.
Assassin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Greco is looking to control Assassin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Greco avoid being mounted?
Assassin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Assassin lands strikes from half guard.
Assassin slips a nice elbow through Greco's hands, connecting with Greco's forehead.
Assassin prevents Greco from improving his position.
Assassin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Assassin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Greco defending well though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Greco shoots in and bounces Assassin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assassin throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Assassin is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Greco rolls with it to try and escape but Assassin cranks on the arm and Greco is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Canadian Assassin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cian McGarrity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Salas (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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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cian McGarrity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcelo Salas !
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salas tries a head kick but it misses.
Salas fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGarrity throws a looping overhand right but Salas ducks down to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by McGarrity. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGarrity.
Salas is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGarrity sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Salas takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGarrity throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGarrity cracks Salas with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Salas looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can McGarrity finish him?
Salas is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGarrity darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Salas 's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles McGarrity before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cian McGarrity!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between karl amoussou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgie Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, karl amoussou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Georgie Junior!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
amoussou changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Junior tries to avoid it but amoussou manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Junior to the ground. Junior escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
karl amoussou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but amoussou moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Junior moves into the clinch.
amoussou keeps control of Junior as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Junior pulls guard.
Junior is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. amoussou is aware though and is defending well.
amoussou tries to stand but Junior is controlling from the bottom.
Junior is controlling amoussou's posture.
amoussou thows a big elbow that misses.
Junior is controlling amoussou's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
amoussou throwing strikes from guard but Junior blocks nicely.
Junior has a closed guard, preventing amoussou from standing up.
Junior is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Junior misses with a body kick.
Junior instigates a clinch.
Junior gets control of amoussou's arms and successfully pulls guard. Junior will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Junior controlling amoussou's posture.
Junior pushes amoussou off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
amoussou lands a nice looking body kick.
amoussou misses with a body kick.
amoussou lands a big head kick that sends Junior tumbling to the mat! amoussou takes a step backwards and waves Junior back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
amoussou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
amoussou misses with a head kick.
Junior shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
amoussou knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Junior on the ground.
Junior looks gassed!
Junior looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
amoussou is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Junior postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Junior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. amoussou is keeping the position for now.
amoussou is working an open guard so Junior takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A head kick misses from amoussou.
amoussou throws a head kick but Junior moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
amoussou gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Junior counters with a nice double leg into side control. amoussou won't be happy with that.
amoussou is trying to escape the position but Junior is controlling the position.
Junior's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
I looks like Junior might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
amoussou tries to bench press Junior off him but Junior keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
amoussou being controlled for a moment.
Junior stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Junior drives through with a takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junior stopping the sweep attempt from amoussou.
Junior passes amoussou's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgie Junior dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from amoussou.
amoussou with a poor takedown
and Junior moves into the clinch.
amoussou is trying to break the clinch but Junior is controlling him.
amoussou tries to score a body lock takedown but Junior shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Junior has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics amoussou uses from the top position.
Junior throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
amoussou has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
amoussou postures up in Junior's guard and throws a big left but Junior blocks it.
Junior manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. amoussou manages to get himself to full guard.
Junior is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Junior drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and amoussou dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
amoussou is fighting to break Junior's control of his arms but Junior is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
amoussou might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
amoussou would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Junior working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. amoussou doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. amoussou manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Junior is pulling down on amoussou's head. It's preventing any offense from amoussou, at least for the moment.
amoussou stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior has closed the distance and engaged amoussou in a clinch.
amoussou is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Junior is looking to break free of the clinch but amoussou has double underhooks.
amoussou wants to break the clinch but can't.
amoussou keeps control of Junior as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Junior tries to circle away but amoussou has him pinned against the cage.
amoussou is trying to break free.
amoussou looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
amoussou with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
amoussou breaks from the clinch.
Junior rushes amoussou and presses him up against the cage.
Junior avoiding damage as amoussou throws knees to the body.
Junior pulls amoussou into guard.
amoussou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
amoussou wants to stand but Junior has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Junior pushes amoussou off and scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick misses from amoussou.
Junior feints and as amoussou raises his hands in defense, Junior changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Junior is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Junior sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior looking to pass the guard.
Junior trying to stand up but can't free himself from amoussou's guard.
amoussou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Junior manages to get himself to full guard.
amoussou trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
amoussou wants to get up but he can't break Junior's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgie Junior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Junior avoids the head kick by amoussou.
amoussou tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Junior counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
amoussou is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Junior stands and steps away. amoussou gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Junior closes the distance and clinches.
Junior tries to land knees in the clinch but amoussou avoids the damage to the body.
amoussou wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Junior has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed amoussou clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Georgie Junior has got the better of the ground game so far.
Junior is working for a rear naked choke. amoussou is not defending it well and Junior has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! amoussou refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of amoussou's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Georgie Junior!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keith Ronald Kernspecht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rip Off (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keith Ronald Kernspecht has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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172 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Keith Ronald Kernspecht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rip Off!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Off as Kernspecht shoots in.
Off shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kernspecht as he jumps to the side.
Kernspecht shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Off holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kernspecht pushes Off back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kernspecht prevents the takedown attempt.
Kernspecht wants the takedown. Off is fighting it off but Kernspecht persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Off's guard against the cage.
Kernspecht stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kernspecht looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Ronald Kernspecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Off tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kernspecht swivels and escapes.
Off looks gassed!
Kernspecht is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Off's half guard.
Kernspecht decides to stand and escape the position.
Off leaves Kernspecht with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kernspecht instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kernspecht makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kernspecht manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kernspecht closes the distance and pushes Off back into the cage.
Kernspecht wants the takedown. Off is fighting it off but Kernspecht persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Off's guard against the cage.
Off is working an open guard so Kernspecht takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kernspecht shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Off counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Off.
Off has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kernspecht is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kernspecht gets a trip takedown into half guard.
It looks like Kernspecht is going to stand back up.
Kernspecht trying to mount his opponent but Off defends it.
Kernspecht tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Off.
Kernspecht will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Off is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kernspecht pulls his head out easily.
Kernspecht is looking to take a break and control but Off is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Off throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kernspecht.
Kernspecht gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Off actively working from the bottom here.
Off is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kernspecht pulls his head out easily.
Kernspecht frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Off is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kernspecht is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Kernspecht throws a combination. Off tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Keith Ronald Kernspecht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Off wants to clinch but Kernspecht slips to the side
and Kernspecht counters with a shoot takedown. Off fights it but they end up in guard.
Kernspecht landing with the ground and pound.
Kernspecht trying to control but Off is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Off looking for a guillotine here but Kernspecht defends easily.
Kernspecht stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Off closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kernspecht takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Off throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kernspecht managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Off.
Off working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kernspecht is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The strikes coming from Off are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kernspecht is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Off is controlling him well.
Off throws an elbow but Kernspecht slips to the side and avoids it well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kernspecht drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Off is trying to get back to his feet.
Kernspecht stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Off gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kernspecht counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Ronald Kernspecht dominated 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.
Kernspecht displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Off.
Kernspecht looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Off wants to get back to full guard but Kernspecht has mounted him!
Kernspecht is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Off is surviving well by controlling Kernspecht's body position as best he can.
Off sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Off looking for submissions off his back.
Kernspecht decides to stand and escape the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kernspecht fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Off throws a series of punches but Kernspecht avoids them all with ease.
Off keeps the fight on the outside.
Kernspecht misses with a takedown
and Off counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Off throws a right hand that Kernspecht ducks under and follows up with a left that Kernspecht also avoids with ease.
Kernspecht gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kernspecht has Off pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Off manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Ronald Kernspecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Off is working for takedown but Kernspecht is calmly controlling the position for now.
Off gets underhooks to prevent Kernspecht's takedown attempt.
Kernspecht looking for a takedown.
Off changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kernspecht fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kernspecht shoots for a double leg takedown but Off sprawls well. He's pushed Kernspecht's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kernspecht shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kernspecht stands and steps away. Off gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Off fails with the takedown
so Kernspecht counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Off has a closed guard, preventing Kernspecht from standing up.
Off looking for a guillotine here but Kernspecht defends easily.
Kernspecht decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A combination from Off does no damage.
Kernspecht decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Off looking for submissions off his back.
Kernspecht postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Off to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Off tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Keith Ronald Kernspecht is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kernspecht tries to clinch up but Off circles away and keeps his distance.
Kernspecht fails with the takedown
and Off counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kernspecht's guard now.
Off stopping the sweep attempt from Kernspecht.
Off postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Off throws and elbow that misses. Kernspecht uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Off's guard. Nice move by Kernspecht!
Off is working an open guard so Kernspecht takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kernspecht changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Off tries to avoid it but Kernspecht manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Off to the ground. Off escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Off or perhaps it was just good defense by Kernspecht which made him look bad.
Kernspecht looks to land a combination but Off avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Off tries to clinch but Kernspecht moves away
and Kernspecht counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Off's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kernspecht wants to control from the top but Off keeps moving.
Kernspecht stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kernspecht clinches up against the cage.
Kernspecht has clasped his hands together around Off's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kernspecht tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Keith Ronald Kernspecht overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kernspecht is looking to take a break and control but Off is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kernspecht wants to stand but Off has his arm trapped.
Off gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Ronald Kernspecht dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kernspecht moves into the clinch.
Off has Kernspecht pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kernspecht manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kernspecht gets control of Off's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kernspecht will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kernspecht is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Off stops Kernspecht from standing up.
Off wants to control from the top but Kernspecht keeps moving.
Kernspecht has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Off off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kernspecht gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Off counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Off.
Off changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kernspecht fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kernspecht darts in and clinches Off up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kernspecht lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kernspecht seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Off looking for submissions off his back.
Off is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kernspecht pulls his head out easily.
Kernspecht gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
A head kick by Off misses
and Kernspecht counters with a single leg into guard. Off didn't expect that.
Kernspecht trying to control but Off is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kernspecht gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Off wants to clinch.
Kernspecht shoots and misses
and Off counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kernspecht is trying to get back to full guard.
Off frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kernspecht regains half guard.
Kernspecht tries to roll over but Off keeps him under control.
Kernspecht is trying to stand.
Off winds up and cracks Kernspecht with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kernspecht avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Off.
Kernspecht moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Off won't allow Kernspecht to get back to his feet.
Kernspecht wriggles free and stands up.
Some wild striking there from Off.
Off leaves Kernspecht with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Keith Ronald Kernspecht is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Ronald Kernspecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kernspecht changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Off tries to avoid it but Kernspecht manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Off to the ground. Off escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Off misses with the combination.
Kernspecht shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kernspecht was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kernspecht controlling the pace for now.
Kernspecht trying to control but Off is having none of it.
Off bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Off throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Off throwing strikes from guard but Kernspecht blocks nicely.
Off throwing strikes but missing.
Kernspecht is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Off can do to turn this around?
Kernspecht pulls Off in close to prevent any damage.
Off prevents Kernspecht from getting back to his feet.
Off postures up.
Off is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kernspecht tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Off gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Off is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kernspecht sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Ronald Kernspecht showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kernspecht, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Ronald Kernspecht!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Pheonix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Riddles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pheonix's entrance music is Bodies. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dave Pheonix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryan Riddles!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pheonix shoots in for a takedown but Riddles shows good takedown defense.
Riddles darts in and clinches Pheonix up against the cage.
Riddles breaks from the clinch.
Riddles dodges the punch combination from Pheonix.
Riddles is looking to clinch.
Pheonix tries for a takedown but Riddles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Riddles looks to land a combination. Pheonix sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Dave Pheonix has been cut.
Riddles closes the distance and clinches.
Pheonix goes for a takedown in the clinch but Riddles prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Pheonix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riddles stops a takedown attempt from Pheonix.
Riddles has Pheonix pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pheonix manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pheonix is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Riddles gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pheonix is breathing heavily.
Pheonix changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Riddles fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A left and a right from Riddles both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pheonix will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab lands there for Riddles.
Riddles lands a jab-cross combination.
Riddles darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Riddles decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddles lands a head kick. Pheonix smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dave Pheonix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pheonix doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Riddles counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Riddles.
Riddles works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Pheonix working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riddles.
Riddles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Riddles looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddles looking to sit in guard and control but Pheonix gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Riddles is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pheonix throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riddles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pheonix connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pheonix tries to free his leg and advance position but Riddles is retaining full guard.
Pheonix chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pheonix scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pheonix won't allow Riddles to get back to his feet.
Pheonix makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pheonix postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Riddles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riddles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pheonix with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pheonix lands a couple of elbows.
Riddles looking to control.
Pheonix is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pheonix stopping the sweep attempt from Riddles.
Pheonix lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pheonix lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pheonix scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pheonix working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pheonix working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pheonix has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pheonix working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pheonix will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pheonix content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pheonix keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Riddles's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pheonix's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pheonix lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pheonix landing some decent shots from guard.
Riddles trying to keep a closed guard but Pheonix is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Riddles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Pheonix's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pheonix gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Riddles counters with a big head kick but Pheonix shrugs it off.
Riddles throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pheonix scores with a leg kick.
Pheonix closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Riddles is trying to stand up here but Pheonix is controlling him well.
Pheonix working the head and body with strikes.
Pheonix is nestled in close to Riddles, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pheonix not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Riddles works his way to full guard. Good work.
Riddles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pheonix with a flurry of punches that miss.
Riddles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pheonix is one step ahead there.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Riddles. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riddles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pheonix loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Riddles lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pheonix!
Pheonix is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Pheonix is squirming around, avoiding Riddles's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Riddles can't control as he wanted to and Pheonix manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Pheonix kicks off Riddles and gets to his feet.
Pheonix throws a sloppy head kick
and Riddles counters by clinching up.
Riddles gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pheonix.
Riddles breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddles wants to clinch up but Pheonix keeps it at a distance.
Pheonix throws a head kick but Riddles moves out of range.
Pheonix shoots for a takedown but Riddles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Pheonix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Riddles.
Pheonix tries to score a power double leg takedown but Riddles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pheonix somewhat.
Riddles throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pheonix tries a head kick but it misses.
Dave Pheonix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pheonix fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Riddles throws a head kick that Pheonix semi-blocks.
Pheonix misses with a double jab
and Riddles moves into the clinch.
Pheonix has Riddles pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Riddles manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pheonix goes for a takedown in the clinch but Riddles prevents it.
Riddles breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pheonix misses with a takedown attempt - Riddles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pheonix misses with a head kick.
Pheonix shoots and misses
and Riddles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice combination there by Riddles.
Ryan Riddles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pheonix has his takedown stuffed
and Riddles makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pheonix really felt that one!
Riddles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pheonix paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Riddles misses with the combination.
Pheonix fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pheonix misses with a takedown
and Riddles counters with a series of strikes. Pheonix will be more careful next time no doubt.
Riddles closes the distance and clinches.
Pheonix looking for a takedown.
Riddles has Pheonix pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Riddles pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pheonix tumbling to the mat - Riddles dives into Pheonix's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Riddles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dave Pheonix's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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.
Pheonix misses with a takedown attempt
and Riddles counters with a nice leg kick.
Riddles goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Left hook, right uppercut from Riddles.
Riddles closes the distance and clinches.
Pheonix is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Riddles gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pheonix has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Riddles avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Pheonix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riddles gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pheonix regains guard.
Riddles trying to control the position from guard on top but Pheonix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pheonix on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pheonix tries to get out of the position.
Riddles forces his way into half guard.
Pheonix blocking the ground and pound attempt from Riddles.
Pheonix knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Riddles on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pheonix avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Riddles.
Riddles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Riddles throwing shots but Pheonix is blocking nicely.
Riddles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pheonix is trying to stand back up but Riddles is controlling him
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pheonix with a poor takedown
and Riddles counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Riddles manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pheonix.
Riddles lands with a slapping head kick.
Riddles stuffs the takedown.
Pheonix misses with a takedown attempt
and Riddles counters with a left and a right that stings Pheonix.
Pheonix throws a sloppy head kick
and Riddles counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pheonix fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Riddles sprawls well initially but Pheonix persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Riddles slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pheonix makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pheonix keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Riddles's head.
Riddles is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pheonix is aware though and is defending well.
Pheonix throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pheonix stands up over Riddles, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pheonix lands a couple of elbows.
Pheonix lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Riddles is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pheonix wants to get back to his feet.
Pheonix trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Riddles stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Pheonix with that takedown attempt.
Riddles lands a head kick!
Pheonix will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Riddles scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pheonix shoots and misses
and Riddles counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pheonix has a takedown stuffed.
Riddles moves into range and clinches up with Pheonix.
Pheonix is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Riddles gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Riddles manages to break the clinch.
Pheonix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riddles manages to avoid it.
Dave Pheonix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Riddles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Riddles decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Riddles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Riddles 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Riddles!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brazilian Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamoru Takamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brazilian Assassin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mamoru Takamura!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takamura thows a body shot but no joy.
Takamura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takamura takes a swing at Assassin's ribcage but misses.
Assassin throws a jab when Takamura was well out of range.
Takamura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Assassin's hands.
Takamura misses with a hook.
Takamura misses the shot to the body.
Mamoru Takamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takamura. Assassin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takamura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Assassin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takamura.
Takamura lands a nice shot that snaps Assassin's head back.
Takamura lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Assassin backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takamura lunges at Assassin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Assassin's hand.
Takamura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takamura misses with a wild combination.
Takamura lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takamura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Assassin circles away quickly and effectively.
Assassin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takamura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Assassin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Takamura's calf.
Takamura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Assassin.
Takamura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Assassin scores with a decent looking hook.
Takamura looks to land a combination but Assassin avoids it well.
Assassin throws out a loose jab but Takamura uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Takamura misses.
Mamoru Takamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Assassin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takamura.
Takamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Assassin moves away.
Takamura throws a hook but Assassin avoids it easily.
Takamura throws a hook but Assassin blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Takamura thows a body shot but no joy.
Assassin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takamura throws out the jab.
Assassin lands a nice shot that snaps Takamura's head back.
Takamura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Assassin.
Assassin throws a looping overhand right but Takamura ducks down to avoid it.
Takamura misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Takamura.
Assassin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takamura.
Takamura closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Takamura misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takamura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takamura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Assassin.
Takamura misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takamura throws a looping overhand right but Assassin ducks down to avoid it.
Takamura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Assassin circles away quickly and effectively.
Takamura fails to land with a series of punches.
Takamura on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Assassin ducks under a wild hook from Takamura.
Some wild striking there from Takamura.
Takamura misses with a few strikes there.
Takamura looks gassed!
Assassin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A combination from Takamura does no damage.
Takamura throws out a loose jab but Assassin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Takamura misses.
Assassin scores with the left hand. Takamura knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Takamura throws a body punch but Assassin moves out of range.
Assassin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takamura swinging wildly here.
Takamura throws a series of punches but Assassin moves out of range.
Assassin slips a jab and a cross from Takamura.
Takamura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Assassin throws the left hand but Takamura avoids the punch easily.
Assassin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Takamura.
Assassin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Assassin misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Takamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takamura misses with an uppercut. Assassin saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Takamura dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Takamura throws a series of punches but Assassin moves out of range.
Takamura walks into a left hand.
Takamura scores with a hook.
Takamura moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Assassin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Assassin moves away.
Takamura throws a looping overhand right but Assassin ducks down to avoid it.
Takamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takamura takes a swing at Assassin's ribcage but misses.
Takamura misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Takamura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takamura.
Assassin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takamura.
Assassin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Takamura throws a jab but it's blocked by Assassin.
Assassin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takamura manages to avoid it.
Mamoru Takamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Assassin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Takamura throws a lazy right hand but Assassin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takamura throws a series of punches but Assassin moves out of range.
Mamoru Takamura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Assassin throws a jab but it's blocked by Takamura.
Assassin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takamura.
Takamura tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A shot to the body from Takamura misses
and Assassin counters with a straight right hand.
Takamura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takamura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Assassin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takamura is breathing heavily.
Takamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takamura falls off balance throwing a combination
and Assassin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Takamura misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Takamura falls off balance throwing a combination
and Assassin counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Assassin.
Takamura throws a combination that misses
and Assassin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Assassin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Takamura misses with a double jab
and Assassin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Assassin is looking for a kimura here.
Assassin stands up from half guard.
Takamura misses with a body shot
and Assassin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Takamura misses with a body punch
enabling Assassin to counter with a crisp jab.
Takamura lands with a nice body punch.
Takamura throws out a loose jab but Assassin uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takamura jabs at Assassin's body.
Takamura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Assassin counters with a single leg into guard. Takamura didn't expect that.
Assassin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Takamura swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Assassin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Assassin misses.
Takamura misses with a double jab
and Assassin counters with an outside leg kick.
Takamura falls off balance throwing a combination
and Assassin counters with a nice uppercut.
Assassin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takamura.
Takamura misses with a combination
and Takamura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Takamura misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takamura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Takamura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Assassin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takamura sizes up Assassin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Takamura misses with a combination
and Assassin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takamura misses with a body shot
and Assassin counters with a leg kick.
Assassin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Assassin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takamura falls off balance throwing a combination
and Assassin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy left from Takamura finds it's target.
Takamura throws a combination that misses
and Assassin counters with a stiff right hand.
Assassin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Takamura momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brazilian Assassin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Takamura throws a combination that misses
and Assassin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Assassin throws a hook but Takamura blocks it.
Takamura misses with a combination
and Assassin counters with a nice leg kick.
Takamura falls off balance throwing a combination
and Assassin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takamura cracks Assassin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Takamura.
Assassin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Assassin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takamura falls off balance throwing a combination
and Assassin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Takamura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Assassin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takamura.
Takamura falls off balance throwing a combination
and Assassin counters with a good low kick that Takamura was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Assassin.
Takamura has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Takamura throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takamura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takamura throws a predictable looking body shot
and Assassin counters with an outside leg kick.
Takamura misses with a double jab
and Assassin counters with a nice leg kick.
Takamura throws a jab when Assassin was well out of range.
Assassin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takamura throws a jab but it's blocked by Assassin.
Takamura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Assassin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takamura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Assassin counter with a right hand.
Takamura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Assassin counters by moving into the clinch.
Assassin manages to break the clinch.
Takamura misses with a double jab
and Assassin counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assassin stuns Takamura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takamura misses with a combination
and Assassin counters with a two punch combo.
Takamura ducks under a wild hook from Assassin.
Assassin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Takamura throws a combination that misses
and Assassin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takamura throws a combination that misses
letting Assassin counter with a right hand.
Assassin loads up on a big right hand but Takamura slips the punch.
Assassin lands with an overhand left.
Assassin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Takamura is fending him off so far but Assassin persists. Nope, Takamura circles away and we're back to standing.
A slow jab from Assassin misses its intended target.
Assassin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Assassin misses.
Assassin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takamura.
Takamura misses with a double jab
and Assassin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Takamura misses its intended target.
Takamura misses with a jab to the body
and Assassin counters with a stiff right hand.
Takamura misses with a jab to the body
enabling Assassin to counter with a crisp jab.
Assassin looks to land a right hand but Takamura moved out of range.
Takamura throws a left and a right that both miss
and Assassin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takamura misses the shot to the body.
Takamura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Assassin counters with a nice leg kick.
Assassin lands a nice shot that snaps Takamura's head back.
A left and a right from Assassin both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Assassin blocks a jab.
Takamura misses with a double jab
and Assassin counters with a stiff right hand.
Assassin connects with a right hand. Takamura shakes it off.
A slow jab from Assassin misses its intended target.
Assassin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Takamura misses with a double jab
and Assassin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Takamura throws a left and a right that both miss
and Assassin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Assassin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takamura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Assassin at a distance.
Takamura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Assassin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takamura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Assassin counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Assassin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brazilian Assassin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Assassin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brazilian Assassin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jaaron Cent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuu Saga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yuu Saga is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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147 lbs
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159 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaaron Cent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuu Saga!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cent fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saga avoids it really well and circles away.
Cent tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saga swivels and escapes.
Saga bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cent is not content to let Saga control the position.
Saga thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Saga has an Americana. Cent didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Saga is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Saga hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Yuu Saga!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takumi Gunma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tri Angle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Angle has chosen Why we thugs as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takumi Gunma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tri Angle!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gunma to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gunma scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Angle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gunma is aware though and is defending well.
Gunma wants to control from the top but Angle keeps moving.
Gunma passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gunma tries to move to mount but Angle blocks the move with his legs.
Angle is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gunma connects with a decent elbow.
Gunma is trying to get an arm triangle but Angle is defending well.
Gunma landing a few strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gunma scoring with punches from side control.
Gunma lands some shots froms side control.
Gunma is trying to get an arm triangle but Angle is defending well.
Angle on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunma prevents Angle from escaping the position.
Gunma lands a few punches from side control.
Angle wants to control but Gunma postures up.
Gunma trying to control the position but Angle is working away.
Gunma works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Angle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gunma is looking to take a break and control but Angle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gunma lands a decent elbow from side control.
Angle wants to control but Gunma postures up.
Gunma thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Angle gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunma with a couple of short strikes.
Gunma has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gunma with shots to the head and body - Angle looks very uncomfortable down there.
Angle is rocked!
Gunma is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Angle is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Angle flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Gunma anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Angle and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Gunma slips an arm under Angle chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Gunma has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Gunma is squeezing on Angle like an anaconda would it's prey. Angle fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takumi Gunma!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ran Sakamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Yamaguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sakamoto might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wu tang tiger style. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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186 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ran Sakamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshi Yamaguchi!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamaguchi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sakamoto did well to prevent Yamaguchi getting side control.
Yamaguchi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yamaguchi is pressing down on Sakamoto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sakamoto is holding on for now.
Yamaguchi wants to work for an arm triangle but Sakamoto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sakamoto wants to get back to full guard.
Sakamoto looking for submissions off his back.
Sakamoto actively working from the bottom here.
Yamaguchi trying to pass the guard but Sakamoto defending well.
Yamaguchi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sakamoto keeps working.
Yamaguchi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sakamoto is squirming around, avoiding Yamaguchi's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamaguchi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Yamaguchi landing strikes from the mount and Sakamoto is in trouble!
Sakamoto is working to get back to half guard.
Yamaguchi is working for a guillotine from mount but Sakamoto frees his head quite easily.
Yamaguchi looks gassed!
Yamaguchi controlling the position easily from mount.
Sakamoto manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Yamaguchi wants to pass the guard but Sakamoto is defending well.
Sakamoto is pressing down on Yamaguchi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi trying to control but Sakamoto is working from the bottom.
Yamaguchi postures up and lands a big shot to Sakamoto's brow.
Yamaguchi trying to control but Sakamoto is working from the bottom.
Sakamoto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sakamoto keeping full guard, as Yamaguchi tries to pass.
Yamaguchi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sakamoto is working to avoid the ground and pound but Yamaguchi connects with a decent elbow.
Yamaguchi trying to control the action but Sakamoto is working from the bottom.
Sakamoto tries to buck Yamaguchi off but Yamaguchi is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi working the body and head with strikes.
Sakamoto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yamaguchi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yamaguchi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sakamoto to see if he's OK.
Yamaguchi wants to control but Sakamoto is keeping him busy.
Yamaguchi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamaguchi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sakamoto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sakamoto tries to buck Yamaguchi off but Yamaguchi is having none of it.
Sakamoto is working hard here to advance position.
Yamaguchi has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Sakamoto is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Yamaguchi yanks on the arm and Sakamoto is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Yamaguchi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yoshi Yamaguchi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sen Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pain comes to the cage accompanied by Indestructible. Nguyen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "House of the Rising Sun" by the Animals kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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200 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Pain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sen Nguyen!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nguyen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pain looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nguyen wants to control but Pain is keeping him busy.
Pain gets back to half guard.
Pain is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nguyen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nguyen's back!
Nguyen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pain's guard. Nice work there by Nguyen.
Nguyen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pain looking for a guillotine here but Nguyen defends easily.
Nguyen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pain is keeping the position for now.
Pain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pain keeping moving, preventing Nguyen from controlling successfully.
Nguyen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen looking to pass the guard.
Nguyen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nguyen stands up from Pain's guard - Nguyen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nguyen looks to land a combination but Pain avoids it well.
Max Pain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nguyen is looking to clinch.
Pain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nguyen slips a jab from Pain.
Pain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pain throws a big shot that misses.
Nguyen slips under a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nguyen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nguyen.
Nguyen dodges the punch combination from Pain.
Nguyen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pain circles away.
Nguyen is looking to clinch but Pain is avoiding it.
Pain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nguyen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain actively working from the bottom here.
Nguyen is looking to take a break and control but Pain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Nguyen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nguyen works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nguyen throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Pain has his hands clasped together but Nguyen breaks the hold and Pain is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Nguyen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sen Nguyen!
Sen Nguyen is the new middleweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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