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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rickey Shakes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tetsuo Miyagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tetsuo Miyagi will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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134 lbs
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rickey Shakes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tetsuo Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shakes throws a wild body kick that Miyagi sees coming a mile off.
Shakes looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Shakes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miyagi circles away.
Miyagi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shakes tries to avoid it but Miyagi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shakes to the ground. Shakes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shakes shoots in for a double leg but Miyagi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shakes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Shakes is looking to clinch.
Miyagi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Shakes doesn't manage to clinch there - Miyagi circles away.
Miyagi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miyagi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shakes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Miyagi is looking to take a break and control but Shakes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi is trying to get an arm triangle but Shakes is defending well.
Miyagi controlling the position.
Miyagi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
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.
Miyagi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Miyagi in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Shakes is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tetsuo Miyagi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sai Fukuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Riddick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sai Fukuta has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Sai Fukuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Riddick!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukuta throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Riddick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fukuta swinging wildly here.
Riddick just misses with a punch to the body.
Fukuta throws a half hearted mid kick.
Some wild striking there from Riddick.
Fukuta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fukuta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Riddick avoids it really well and circles away.
Fukuta throws a half hearted mid kick.
Riddick unleashes a big counter combination but Fukuta bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Riddick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Riddick misses with a hook. Fukuta ducked under it nicely.
Fukuta throws a series of punches but Riddick avoids them all with ease.
Riddick moves into the clinch.
Riddick fails to pull the fight into his guard.
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!
Fukuta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Riddick taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fukuta is trying to break the clinch but Riddick has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukuta breaks from the clinch.
Fukuta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circle momentarily. Riddick darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good shot there by Riddick.
Riddick avoids a kick to the body.
Fukuta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Riddick as he jumps to the side.
Riddick throws a right and a left that Fukuta avoids nicely.
Fukuta moves out of range as Riddick strikes.
Fukuta lands with a slapping head kick.
Riddick connects with a right hand. Fukuta shakes it off.
It looks like Sai Fukuta has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Fukuta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riddick missing with a left hand there. Fukuta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sai Fukuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riddick takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fukuta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Riddick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Fukuta misses
and Riddick counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddick lands a nice shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Riddick has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fukuta drops Riddick with a beautiful combination! Riddick stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fukuta is looking for the KO!
Fukuta moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Fukuta misses.
Fukuta throws out a leg kick but Riddick moves out of range and Fukuta only half commits.
Fukuta shoots for a takedown but Riddick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sai Fukuta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riddick throws a hook but Fukuta blocks it.
Fukuta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riddick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fukuta avoids the head kick by Riddick.
Richard Riddick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riddick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fukuta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Riddick keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fukuta digs a good hook to Riddick's body.
Fukuta throws a nice looking combination but Riddick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Riddick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fukuta.
Riddick just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFukuta.
Fukuta tries a head kick but it misses.
Riddick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fukuta throws a series of punches but Riddick avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fukuta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Riddick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Riddick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Riddick displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fukuta tries to clinch up but Riddick circles away and keeps his distance.
Riddick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fukuta looks to land a combination but Riddick avoids it well.
A punch combination from Riddick misses.
Fukuta thows a body kick. Riddick tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Riddick swats away the attempt to clinch by Fukuta.
A jab lands there for Riddick.
Fukuta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Riddick misses with a head kick.
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!
Fukuta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riddick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Riddick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukuta tests Riddick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fukuta shoots in and drives through. Riddick sprawls well.
Riddick will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fukuta takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fukuta throws a body kick that misses
enabling Riddick to counter with a crisp jab.
Fukuta throws the kick towards the body but Riddick avoids it.
Riddick throws a shot from downtown. Fukuta moves away and avoids it.
Riddick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fukuta throws a sloppy head kick and Riddick moves out of range easily.
Riddick swings for the body but Fukuta moves out of range.
Riddick walks into a straight right hand from Fukuta.
Fukuta throws a head kick but Riddick moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fukuta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Riddick avoids the head kick by Fukuta.
Fukuta closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fukuta lands in his opponent's guard.
Fukuta is breathing heavily.
Fukuta drops back, looking for a kneebar! Riddick looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Riddick looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Riddick!
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 Sai Fukuta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sai Fukuta's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Riddick tries to clinch but Fukuta is having none of it.
A jab from Riddick misses.
Fukuta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Riddick, pushing him back against the cage.
Fukuta misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Riddick.
Fukuta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Riddick breaks from the clinch.
Fukuta wants to clinch.
Riddick throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Riddick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fukuta to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukuta lands with a nice body kick.
Fukuta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Riddick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fukuta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fukuta misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Riddick blocks the low kick.
Riddick throws the left hand but Fukuta avoids the punch easily.
Fukuta takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fukuta lands a two punch combo.
Fukuta throws a head kick that misses.
Fukuta tries to score with a low kick but Riddick moves his leg out of the way.
Fukuta wants to clinch up but Riddick keeps it at a distance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Riddick scores with a shot to the body.
Riddick with a nice cross.
Fukuta wants to clinch up but Riddick keeps it at a distance.
Fukuta looks to land a combination but Riddick avoids it well.
Riddick steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Riddick takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fukuta misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riddick tries to bum rush Fukuta with a series of wild strikes but Fukuta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Riddick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Riddick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddick throws a hook but Fukuta avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Riddick misses its intended target.
Riddick throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fukuta is defended easily by Riddick.
Riddick takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Riddick throws a big shot that misses.
Riddick steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fukuta. That one must have hurt.
Fukuta shoots in for a double leg but Riddick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sai Fukuta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riddick darts in and clinches Fukuta up against the cage.
Riddick gets through Fukuta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fukuta looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Riddick looking to stall.
Riddick prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddick breaks the clinch.
Fukuta fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fukuta.
Fukuta moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRiddick.
A slow jab from Riddick misses its intended target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Riddick darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Richard Riddick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut lands for Riddick. That snapped Fukuta's head back.
Riddick misses with a low kick.
Riddick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sai Fukuta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fukuta dodges the punch combination from Riddick.
Riddick throws a nice head kick!
Riddick blocks a head kick by Fukuta.
Fukuta throws a nice looking combination but Riddick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukuta throws a series of punches but Riddick avoids them all with ease.
Riddick connects with a body shot that sends Fukuta's belly button to the back.
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!
Fukuta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Riddick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fukuta feints and then cracks Riddick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Riddick down.
Fukuta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Riddick counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fukuta thinking.
Riddick throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fukuta's head.
Riddick throws the left hand but Fukuta avoids the punch easily.
Fukuta appears to be looking for a big counter.
Riddick throws an overhand right that lands on Fukuta's shoulder, as Fukuta tries to avoid the shot.
Riddick throws a body kick that misses.
Fukuta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Fukuta was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Riddick.
Fukuta throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fukuta avoids the body shot from Riddick.
Fukuta tries to clinch but Riddick is having none of it.
Fukuta misses with a combination
and Riddick counters with a left to the body.
Fukuta scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Riddick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sai Fukuta's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Riddick lands a jab to the head.
Riddick misses with an uppercut. Fukuta saw that one coming.
Riddick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Riddick scores with a jab to the head.
Riddick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fukuta.
Fukuta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riddick throws out the jab.
Riddick cracks Fukuta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fukuta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Riddick.
Fukuta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riddick.
Fukuta sizes up Riddick with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Riddick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fukuta scores with a one two! Riddick had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Fukuta throws a body shot but no joy.
Riddick lands with an overhand left.
Riddick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fukuta, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Riddick.
Fukuta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fukuta blocks a low kick nicely.
Fukuta is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Riddick throws a looping overhand right but Fukuta ducks down to avoid it.
Riddick misses with an attempted mid kick.
Riddick takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fukuta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Riddick.
Fukuta looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jab by Riddick.
Fukuta clinches with his opponent.
Fukuta can't break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Riddick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Riddick lands with a left to the head.
Riddick breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukuta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Riddick lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fukuta has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fukuta and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fukuta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fukuta is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fukuta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Riddick misses with the body kick
and Fukuta counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Riddick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fukuta.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riddick is looking to slow Fukuta down with leg kicks.
Riddick forces Fukuta back against the cage and clinches.
Fukuta prevents Riddick from breaking the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Riddick.
Fukuta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fukuta jumps guard but Riddick turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Riddick tries to circle away but Fukuta has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddick tries to break free but Fukuta pushes him back against the cage.
Fukuta tries to throw a body punch but Riddick avoids it by throwing Fukuta back against the cage.
Riddick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Riddick takes a knee to the side of the body.
Riddick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fukuta looks to land a body kick but Riddick moved away.
Fukuta tries to clinch but Riddick moves out of range.
Fukuta's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fukuta duly obliges.
Fukuta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fukuta appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Riddick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Fukuta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No joy there for Fukuta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fukuta slips under a jab from Riddick.
Riddick misses the jab.
Fukuta moves out of range of the body kick from Riddick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukuta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Riddick throws a counter combo.
Riddick misses with a body kick.
Fukuta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Riddick avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fukuta throws a body kick that misses.
Fukuta falls off balance throwing a combination
and Riddick counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Riddick. Those never looked like landing.
Riddick throws the kick towards the body but Fukuta avoids it.
Riddick misses with an uppercut.
Riddick throws a body punch but Fukuta moves out of range.
Riddick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fukuta doesn't seem bothered though.
Fukuta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riddick was well out of range. Poor timing from Fukuta.
Riddick misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Richard Riddick.
I think Riddick has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Richard Riddick!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martez Cortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shia Locke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martez Cortega 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martez Cortega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shia Locke!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Locke tries to clinch
and Cortega counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cortega sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cortega drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Locke manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cortega has Locke in his guard.
Locke being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortega has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cortega throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Locke stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Locke just misses with a punch to the body.
Locke throws a head kick that Cortega semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortega clinches up with Locke and pushes him back against the cage.
Cortega breaks the clinch.
Locke misses with a few strikes there.
Cortega appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cortega keeps the fight on the outside.
Locke tries a low kick but Cortega avoids it.
Cortega is looking for a counter combo.
Locke throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Locke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cortega.
Cortega will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Locke dips to his left and cracks Cortega with an uppercut!
Cortega shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Locke's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortega trying to control but Locke is working from the bottom.
Cortega passes Locke's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cortega wants to pass to mount but Locke is defending the position.
Cortega trying to control the action but Locke is working from the bottom.
Cortega 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.
Locke wants to improve his position but Cortega is controlling well.
That's four 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cortega sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Locke defending well though.
Cortega thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Locke's head.
Locke is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cortega is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Locke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cortega. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cortega controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martez Cortega dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cortega shoots for a double leg takedown but Locke sprawls well. He's pushed Cortega's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cortega looks to clinch
and Locke counters with a left and a right that stings Cortega.
Cortega tries for a takedown but Locke circles away easily
and Locke counters with a head kick that drops Cortega to the mat! Cortega scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Cortega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Locke manages to avoid it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Locke enables Cortega to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Locke manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Locke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cortega manages to get himself to full guard.
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!
Locke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cortega wriggles free and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke looks to clinch
and Cortega counters with a two punch combo.
Locke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cortega falls off balance throwing a combination
and Locke counters with a right hand to the body.
A big right from Cortega misses.
Cortega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cortega swats away the attempt to clinch by Locke.
As Locke tries to get set, Cortega tries to push him back and clinch up but Locke manages to avoid the attempt.
Locke throws a series of punches but Cortega moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortega swinging wildly here.
Cortega has his takedown stuffed
and Locke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martez Cortega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cortega walks into a left hand.
Cortega closes this distance looking for a takedown but Locke circles away.
Locke throws a head kick but Cortega moves out of range.
Cortega attempts a counter takedown but Locke avoids it well and moves away.
Locke lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Locke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Locke. Beautiful body shot.
Locke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cortega feinted with a counter takedown.
Locke throws a nice looking combination but Cortega bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck for Cortega with that takedown attempt.
Locke looks to score with a jab to the body but Cortega is just out of range.
Locke is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cortega is defended easily by Locke.
Locke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cortega manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Cortega misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Locke lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shia Locke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortega fails with a takedown attempt.
Cortega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cortega takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Locke throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Locke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Locke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Locke throws a series of punches but Cortega moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shia Locke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Locke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Locke wants to clinch.
Martez Cortega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cortega shoots in and bounces Locke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cortega engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke wants to get back to his feet but Cortega is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortega pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Locke is keeping the position for now.
Cortega might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Locke wants to control but Cortega passes easily into half guard.
Cortega looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Martez Cortega overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cortega is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cortega perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cortega seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortega is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Locke defends it well.
Cortega is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cortega prevents Locke from improving his position.
Cortega not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Locke wants to get back to his feet.
Locke is looking to improve his position.
Cortega seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cortega throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Locke to regain full guard.
Locke wants to stand up but Cortega is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cortega is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cortega shoots in and drives through. Locke sprawls well.
Knees to the body from Locke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Locke is looking to break free of the clinch but Cortega has double underhooks.
Locke is looking to control Cortega's arms but Cortega gets an underhook and turns him. Now Locke has his back to the cage.
Cortega jumps into guard, dragging Locke to the mat.
Locke looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cortega looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Locke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martez Cortega showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cortega 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martez Cortega!
Martez Cortega tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Kaukalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Maciel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaukalo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Anna rakas raju hetki. Pekka Kaukalo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pekka Kaukalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Maciel!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaukalo keeps the fight on the outside.
Maciel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaukalo with a hook.
It looks like Jose Maciel has been cut.
Maciel tries to clinch there but Kaukalo circles away.
Kaukalo lands with a hook. Maciel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kaukalo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maciel on the side of the head.
Kaukalo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Maciel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kaukalo keeping moving, preventing Maciel from controlling successfully.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kaukalo manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maciel decides to pull guard.
Kaukalo stands and steps away. Maciel gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Maciel scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maciel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kaukalo as he jumps to the side.
Kaukalo breaks from the clinch.
Kaukalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Maciel defending well as Kaukalo loads up on a big left hand.
Maciel tries to clinch up
and Kaukalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaukalo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maciel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kaukalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kaukalo jabs at Maciel's body.
Kaukalo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Maciel wants to slow Kaukalo down by chopping away at his legs.
Maciel slips under a jab from Kaukalo.
Maciel forces Kaukalo back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maciel breaks the clinch.
Kaukalo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maciel.
Maciel shoots in for a takedown but Kaukalo shows good takedown defense.
Kaukalo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maciel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A bone on bone clash there as Kaukalo blocks the leg kick.
Maciel throws a poor cross that misses
and Kaukalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That has opened up Jose Maciel's cut even more.
Maciel connects with a body shot that sends Kaukalo's belly button to the back.
Kaukalo misses with a wild body shot.
Kaukalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Maciel misses with a wild combination.
Maciel swings widly with a right hand
and Kaukalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kaukalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maciel was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaukalo.
Kaukalo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maciel tests Kaukalo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kaukalo connects with a body shot that sends Maciel's belly button to the back.
Kaukalo throws a combination. Maciel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The cut above Jose Maciel's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kaukalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Maciel is just out of range.
Maciel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kaukalo scores with a decent looking hook.
Maciel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaukalo.
Kaukalo misses with an uppercut. Maciel saw that one coming.
Kaukalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maciel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A quick step to the side and Kaukalo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pekka Kaukalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Maciel.
Kaukalo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Maciel sprawling to the canvas! Maciel rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kaukalo finish him?!
Maciel is rocked!
Jose Maciel's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jose Maciel's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pekka Kaukalo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arstan Selmy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Newmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newmark has chosen On the run as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arstan Selmy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Newmark!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Selmy misses with a body kick.
Newmark is trying to counter with his kicks.
Newmark chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Selmy can pounce on him.
Selmy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Newmark's hands.
Sloppy strikes from Selmy. Those never looked like landing.
Selmy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Selmy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newmark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Newmark is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Selmy throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Newmark to counter with a crisp jab.
Selmy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Selmy throws a poor cross that misses
and Newmark counters with a head kick that wobbles Selmy - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Newmark sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Newmark!
Bobby Newmark made sure to mention his sponsor, Kemists ↑ 5x160Q in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sub Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chibi Tsushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norris comes into the arena with Norris Man - When Your Time Is Up blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sub Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chibi Tsushima!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tsushima lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Norris closes the distance and pushes Tsushima back into the cage.
Tsushima prevents a body shot from Norris.
Norris misses with the head strike.
Tsushima lands with a short shot to the head.
Norris swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsushima uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Norris.
Tsushima's coach down at Tōshi was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tsushima's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tsushima manages to break the clinch.
Norris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tsushima.
Tsushima shoots in looking for a takedown but Norris manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tsushima's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Norris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tsushima.
Norris clinches with his opponent.
Norris has a couple of punches blocked by Tsushima.
Tsushima misses with the head strike.
Tsushima blocks the elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norris looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsushima blocks an uppercut.
Tsushima manages to break the clinch.
Tsushima shoots in looking for a takedown. Norris tries to sprawl out of it but Tsushima keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Norris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sub Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chibi Tsushima.
Tsushima shoots in for a takedown but Norris shows good takedown defense.
Norris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tsushima.
Tsushima misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norris.
Norris is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Norris prevents the takedown attempt.
Tsushima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tsushima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Norris misses with an elbow strike.
Norris effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tsushima misses with a body punch.
Tsushima tries to work over Norris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsushima lands a left hand.
Tsushima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've been hearing reports that Norris has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norris looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Norris tries a body shot but Tsushima blocks it.
Tsushima has a couple of punches blocked by Norris.
Tsushima throws a punch but it's blocked by Norris.
Norris is pushing Tsushima up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tsushima has Norris pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tsushima pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Norris tumbling to the mat - Tsushima dives into Norris's guard.
Norris will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tsushima wants to pass the guard but Norris is keeping the position.
Tsushima is still trying to improve position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Norris keeping full guard, as Tsushima tries to pass.
Norris wants to stand up but Tsushima is controlling him.
Norris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tsushima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tsushima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Norris wants to stand up but Tsushima is controlling him.
Norris wants to sweep here but Tsushima controlling him for the moment.
That's four 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.
Tsushima prevents Norris from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tsushima dives in and grabs Norris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Norris pushes down on Tsushima's head and hops out.
Tsushima dives in for a single leg takedown but Norris sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Norris went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tsushima shoots in for a takedown but Norris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Norris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tsushima circles away quickly and effectively.
Tsushima shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tsushima was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Norris tries to escape but Tsushima is in control.
Tsushima postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Norris pushes Tsushima away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tsushima gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tsushima tries to score with some ground and pound. Norris controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tsushima tries to advance to mount but Norris denies him.
Tsushima wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Norris, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chibi Tsushima will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tsushima closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Norris to the mat! Norris manages to get full guard.
Norris is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tsushima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tsushima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tsushima slips nicely into half guard.
Tsushima trying to pass the guard but Norris defending well.
Norris wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Norris is trying to control but can't.
Norris is in trouble now - Tsushima has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsushima looking to control but Norris is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tsushima won't let Norris get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Tsushima working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tsushima trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Norris wants to get back to his feet.
Tsushima working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Norris is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsushima scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tsushima working the ground and pound effectively.
Norris is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oh Norris is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Norris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tsushima won't let Norris get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Tsushima is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Norris has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsushima lands a big shot there that rocks Norris but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tsushima tries to control but Norris wriggling away.
Tsushima is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Norris is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Norris flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Tsushima anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Norris and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Tsushima slips an arm under Norris chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Tsushima has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Tsushima is squeezing on Norris like an anaconda would it's prey. Norris fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chibi Tsushima!
An out of breath and clearly excited Chibi Tsushima thanked Steel Penn's Laundry 80% LAUNDRY IS AVAILABLE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Jax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Steamboat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jax comes into the arena with Immortal Technique - The Rebel blaring out of the sound system. Ricky Steamboat has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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38
165 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Jax!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricky Steamboat!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steamboat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jax moves away.
Steamboat moves away from the strike by Jax.
Jax misses with a straight left.
Steamboat cracks the inside of Jax's front leg.
Jax slips under a jab.
Steamboat just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Steamboat tenderised Jax's leg. Jax is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steamboat throws a head kick that Jax semi-blocks.
Steamboat throws a nice looking combination but Jax bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steamboat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jax fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jax throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Steamboat scores with a kick to the midsection.
Steamboat closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steamboat scores with a head kick.
Ricky Steamboat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steamboat falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jax counters with a stiff right hand.
Jax goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Steamboat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steamboat avoids a kick to the body.
Steamboat appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Steamboat.
Steamboat lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jax walks into a left hand.
Jax throws the kick towards the body but Steamboat avoids it.
Jax tries to clinch up.
Nice straight punches there by Steamboat. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steamboat.
Jax is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steamboat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oh Jax is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steamboat walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Jax drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Steamboat swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Jax's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Steamboat! Ricky Steamboat retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Vadokowich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Thorne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vadokowich comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Enter Sandman. Thorne comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Finntroll - Trollhammaren kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
42 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vadim Vadokowich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Larry Thorne!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorne will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A telegraphed right hand from Vadokowich misses the target.
Vadokowich throws a jab but it's blocked by Thorne.
Thorne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thorne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vadokowich lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thorne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vadokowich.
Vadokowich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thorne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thorne. Vadokowich shrugs it off though.
Thorne tries to land a leg kick but Vadokowich saw it coming and moves away.
Thorne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vadokowich is out of range.
Thorne clobbers Vadokowich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vadokowich takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Vadokowich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorne.
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!
Thorne is looking to land body kicks.
Thorne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vadokowich. That did some damage!
Thorne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vadokowich lands a really nice looking cross but Thorne seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vadokowich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thorne circles away quickly and effectively.
Thorne wants to clinch up but Vadokowich keeps it at a distance.
We've been informed that Thorne 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.
Thorne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vadokowich counters with a nice body shot.
A low kick from Thorne is predictable there
and Vadokowich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thorne throws a leg kick that misses.
Vadokowich checks a low kick from Thorne.
Thorne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vadokowich is out of range.
Thorne takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vadokowich on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thorne. Thorne obviously looking to wear him down.
Thorne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thorne takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thorne scores with a leg kick.
Vadokowich looks to land a left hand but Thorne moved out of range nicely.
Thorne misses with the body kick
letting Vadokowich counter with a right hand.
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!
Thorne misses with a head kick.
Thorne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vadokowich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vadokowich lands with a straight right. Thorne didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Vadokowich has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vadokowich throws a shot from downtown. Thorne moves away and avoids it.
Thorne slips under a jab.
Thorne steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vadokowich.
Thorne moves away from the strike by Vadokowich.
Thorne follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Thorne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vadokowich throws a body shot but no joy.
Vadokowich checks a leg kick nicely.
Vadokowich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thorne throws the kick towards the body but Vadokowich avoids it.
Thorne slips a jab and a cross from Vadokowich.
Thorne misses with a low kick as Vadokowich jumps back.
Vadokowich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vadokowich cracks a nice hook into Thorne's ribs.
Thorne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vadokowich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thorne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vadokowich is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vadokowich throws a right and a left that Thorne avoids nicely.
Thorne throws a chopping leg kick but Vadokowich manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thorne throws a sloppy head kick and Vadokowich moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thorne closes the distance and clinches.
Thorne is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vadokowich is defending well for now.
Vadokowich on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vadokowich.
Vadokowich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thorne lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right from Thorne.
Thorne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thorne swings wildly with an uppercut but Vadokowich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vadokowich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thorne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vadokowich scores with a spinning back kick!
Vadokowich throws a hook but Thorne avoids it easily.
Thorne looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vadokowich misses with a straight left.
Thorne throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vadokowich appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vadokowich blocks a leg kick.
Thorne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thorne on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vadokowich!
It looks like Larry Thorne has been cut.
Vadokowich throws a leg kick but Thorne checks it.
Vadokowich lands with a shot to the body.
Thorne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thorne ducks under a wild hook from Vadokowich.
Vadokowich looks to land a left hand but Thorne moved out of range nicely.
Thorne misses with a body kick.
Vadokowich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thorne's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vadokowich swats away the attempt to clinch by Thorne.
Vadokowich looks to land a right hand but Thorne moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Thorne.
Vadokowich throws an overhand right that lands on Thorne's shoulder, as Thorne tries to avoid the shot.
Thorne wants to counter with a clinch but Vadokowich pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Vadokowich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Larry Thorne's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thorne crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vadokowich - the referee stops the clock and Thorne gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vadokowich. Thorne manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Thorne throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Vadim Vadokowich has been cut.
Thorne pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vadokowich is out of range and Thorne settles back down.
Thorne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vadokowich's sensitive parts.
Vadokowich avoids the head kick by Thorne.
Thorne throws a head kick that misses.
Thorne tries a head kick but it misses.
Thorne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vadokowich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorne was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Thorne wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vadokowich turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vadokowich throws a good cross that connects.
Thorne lands a leg kick that knocks Vadokowich off balance momentarily.
Thorne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorne is looking to score with low kicks.
Thorne throws a leg kick but Vadokowich sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorne tries to land a front kick but Vadokowich steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thorne moves into the clinch.
Thorne blocks a body shot from Vadokowich.
Vadokowich breaks the clinch.
Thorne lands a big head kick that sends Vadokowich tumbling to the mat! Thorne takes a step backwards and waves Vadokowich back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Vadokowich is rocked!
Thorne throws a body kick that misses.
Oh Vadokowich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice uppercut there from Vadokowich.
Vadokowich seems to have got his legs back now.
Vadokowich connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorne swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vadokowich cracks the inside of Thorne's front leg.
Vadim Vadokowich is winning the standup battle so far.
Thorne throws a head kick but Vadokowich moves out of range.
Vadokowich thinks about countering with a body kick.
Vadokowich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thorne throws a head kick but Vadokowich moves out of range.
Thorne misses with a leg kick.
Thorne misses with a low kick.
Thorne throws a leg kick that misses.
Vadokowich throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vadokowich looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thorne throws a head kick but Vadokowich moves out of range.
Vadokowich keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vadokowich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thorne is rocked!
Vadokowich works the jab nicely.
Thorne is still on wobbly legs! Can Vadokowich finish him?
Thorne moves to clinch but Vadokowich breaks away
and Vadokowich counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thorne's knee momentarily.
Thorne is breathing heavily.
Vadokowich shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Thorne takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Vadokowich sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Thorne bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vadim Vadokowich!
A relieved looking Vadim Vadokowich thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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