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022 • Oppai PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pound House (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ebner Estavez (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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155 lbs
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165 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pound House!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ebner Estavez!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estavez drives through with a takedown into House's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
House looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Estavez is defending well. House quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Estavez has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! House celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pound House!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Waranggai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waranggai comes to the cage accompanied by Dangdut Koplo. The key to victory for Tito Waranggai has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tito Waranggai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waranggai throws a head kick that misses.
Waranggai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Waranggai's guard.
Waranggai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Waranggai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Waranggai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Waranggai keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson is pushing down on Waranggai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Waranggai is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Waranggai defending well.
Johnson stops Waranggai from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Waranggai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Waranggai is in trouble now - Johnson has advanced to mount!
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johnson has control of Waranggai's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Waranggai regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Johnson controlling his opponent.
Waranggai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waranggai tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Johnson looking to secure an arm triangle but Waranggai defends it well.
Johnson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Waranggai has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Waranggai is wriggling around trying to escape.
Waranggai is working hard here to advance position.
Waranggai defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Johnson.
Johnson controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to take Waranggai's back here but Waranggai is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Johnson looking for a guillotine from mount but Waranggai is having none of it.
Johnson fails to advance to Waranggai's back.
Waranggai could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Waranggai is looking to escape.
Waranggai is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johnson has control of Waranggai's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Waranggai regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Johnson blocks Waranggai's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Waranggai is on top in guard.
Waranggai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Johnson moves into full guard.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson working for a triangle but Waranggai defends it easily.
Johnson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Waranggai has his hands clasped together but Johnson extends and breaks Waranggai's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Johnson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steven Johnson!
Steven Johnson gave a mention to Worldwide Nutrition (160q) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Moe Lester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otso Sammalkorpi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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200 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Moe Lester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Otso Sammalkorpi!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sammalkorpi lands a glancing blow to the side of Lester's head.
Lester moves out of range of the leg kick from Sammalkorpi.
A big right from Sammalkorpi misses.
Lester showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sammalkorpi.
Lester changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sammalkorpi throws a shot from downtown. Lester moves away and avoids it.
Lester throwing a counter right hand but Sammalkorpi manages to avoid it.
Lester throws a series of punches but Sammalkorpi moves out of range.
Sammalkorpi's corner calls for a 1-2. Sammalkorpi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sammalkorpi looks to land a left hand but Lester moved out of range nicely.
Sammalkorpi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lester.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lester shoots in and drives through. Sammalkorpi sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sammalkorpi! But no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sammalkorpi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sammalkorpi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sammalkorpi throws a sloppy head kick and Lester moves out of range easily.
Lester half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sammalkorpi scores with a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sammalkorpi - that will leave a mark!
Sammalkorpi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lester.
Lester feinted with a counter takedown.
Otso Sammalkorpi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Sammalkorpi catches Lester right on the button with a cross.
Sammalkorpi throws a nice head kick!
Sammalkorpi feints and then cracks Lester's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lester down.
Lester takes a swing at Sammalkorpi's ribcage but misses.
Lester pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sammalkorpi throws a shot from downtown. Lester moves away and avoids it.
Lester changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sammalkorpi. Lester does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sammalkorpi clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lester tries to pull guard but Sammalkorpi won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moe Lester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lester tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sammalkorpi smiles and moves away.
Sammalkorpi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lester misses with a head kick.
Sammalkorpi throws a lazy right hand but Lester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lester takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sammalkorpi misses with a two punch combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sammalkorpi, right into the meat.
Sammalkorpi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sammalkorpi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sammalkorpi lands a big head kick that sends Lester tumbling to the mat! Sammalkorpi takes a step backwards and waves Lester back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lester is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Sammalkorpi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oh Lester is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sammalkorpi clinches with his opponent.
Lester tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sammalkorpi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sammalkorpi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sammalkorpi stalling.
Lester seems to have got his legs back now.
Lester jumps guard but Sammalkorpi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lester tries to pull guard but Sammalkorpi won't allow it.
Lester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Sammalkorpi on the inside.
Sammalkorpi throws a big uppercut that drops Lester! More strikes from Sammalkorpi and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lester lies dazed against the cage as Sammalkorpi celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otso Sammalkorpi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Takachi Sakushi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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181 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takachi Sakushi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Phil Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakushi connects with a leg kick. Brooks looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sakushi closes the distance and pushes Brooks back into the cage.
Brooks is trying to drag Sakushi to the mat but Sakushi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brooks.
Brooks being controlled against the cage.
A short left from Sakushi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks has Sakushi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sakushi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Sakushi fails to land.
Sakushi gets underhooks to prevent Brooks's takedown attempt.
Takachi Sakushi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Brooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks blocks a body shot from Sakushi.
Sakushi misses with a punch to the body.
Sakushi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sakushi wants to take a breather but Brooks is having none of it.
Brooks tries to get to full guard but Sakushi has control of the leg.
Sakushi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brooks is just riding it out for now. Sakushi eventually gives up the hold.
Brooks looking for submissions off his back.
Brooks looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is staying active underneath Sakushi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sakushi moves nicely into side control.
Brooks tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks prevents Sakushi from moving into mount.
Sakushi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Brooks!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks tries to reverse the position but Sakushi maintains control.
Sakushi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Brooks is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks keeps trying to improve his position.
Sakushi looking to control but Brooks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brooks is looking to improve his position but Sakushi isn't that keen on the idea.
Sakushi lands a big elbow.
Sakushi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Brooks manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sakushi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brooks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sakushi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sakushi presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Sakushi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Brooks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sakushi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takachi Sakushi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sakushi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sakushi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sakushi stops a takedown attempt from Brooks.
Brooks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sakushi is defending well.
A head punch on the inside from Sakushi fails to land.
Sakushi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakushi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sakushi has picked Brooks up - he's going for a ride! Sakushi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Brooks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sakushi pulls his head out easily.
Sakushi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brooks can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakushi trying to control the action but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Brooks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sakushi pulls his head out easily.
Sakushi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sakushi is keen to just control but Brooks is a slippery customer.
Brooks tries to roll over but Sakushi keeps him under control.
Brooks looking for submissions off his back.
Sakushi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brooks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sakushi is pressing down on Brooks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brooks is holding on for now.
Sakushi drops an elbow to the side of Brooks's head.
Takachi Sakushi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brooks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sakushi is working for a submission of some sort.
Sakushi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Brooks is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks regains half guard.
Brooks tries to get to full guard but Sakushi has control of the leg.
Sakushi working over Brooks with some ground and pound. Brooks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brooks actively working from the bottom here.
Sakushi wants to work for an arm triangle but Brooks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brooks is not content to let Sakushi control the position.
Brooks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sakushi is keen to just control but Brooks is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakushi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sakushi wants to take a breather but Brooks is having none of it.
Brooks looking for submissions off his back.
Sakushi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brooks is just riding it out for now. Sakushi eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brooks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sakushi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sakushi's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takachi Sakushi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sakushi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brooks did well to prevent Sakushi getting side control.
Brooks taking some punishment here, with Sakushi in his half guard.
Sakushi is looking to advance position but Brooks won't allow it.
Sakushi slows the pace down in half guard.
Sakushi is trying to control. Brooks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sakushi pulls his head out easily.
Brooks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brooks looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakushi is looking to take a break and control but Brooks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brooks has hold of Sakushi's hands but Sakushi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sakushi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brooks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sakushi wants to control but Brooks is keeping him busy.
Sakushi wants to pass to mount but Brooks is defending the position.
Sakushi is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Sakushi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brooks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sakushi pulls his head out easily.
Brooks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brooks looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sakushi pushes past his half guard into mount!
Sakushi tries to control but Brooks wriggling away.
Brooks can't escape the position.
Sakushi working Brooks over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks working to try and regain half guard.
Sakushi tries to control but Brooks wriggling away.
Brooks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brooks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by Sakushi.
Brooks bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sakushi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brooks has Sakushi in his guard.
Brooks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sakushi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brooks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brooks can't keep his opponent in guard - Sakushi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sakushi is looking for a kimura but Brooks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sakushi to get the leverage.
Sakushi is trying to control. Brooks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Phil Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takachi Sakushi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brooks tries to roll over but Sakushi keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takachi Sakushi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sakushi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takachi Sakushi!
Takachi Sakushi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenton Okunaba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francesco Cerci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Francesco Cerci will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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225 lbs
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270 lbs
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Dangerous knees
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenton Okunaba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Francesco Cerci!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cerci moves out of range of the body kick from Okunaba.
Cerci changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cerci or perhaps it was just good defense by Okunaba, which made it look bad.
Cerci is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Okunaba's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cerci wants to pass the guard but Okunaba is defending well.
Still in half guard, Cerci seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba wants to improve his position but Cerci is controlling well.
Cerci stalling.
Cerci is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Okunaba reverses the position - he's now on top in Cerci's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerci wants to sweep here but Okunaba controlling him for the moment.
Cerci preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Okunaba trying to control the position from guard on top but Cerci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okunaba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Okunaba tries to stand but Cerci is controlling from the bottom.
Cerci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cerci looking for a sweep. Not yet Cerci, not yet.
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.
Cerci is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cerci trying to control from half guard but Okunaba is working away.
Okunaba looking for submissions off his back.
Cerci content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Okunaba might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cerci works his way into side control.
Cerci fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Okunaba is not content to let Cerci control the position.
Cerci working away.
Okunaba trying to control but Cerci flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Cerci wants to control but Okunaba manages to buck him off and is now in Cerci's guard! Nice work there by Okunaba!
Cerci keeping moving, preventing Okunaba from controlling successfully.
Cerci working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cerci is on top in guard.
Cerci postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerci trying to control but Okunaba is working from the bottom.
Okunaba throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Cerci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okunaba is keeping the position for now.
Cerci wants to control from the top but Okunaba keeps moving.
Cerci working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cerci looking to pass the guard.
Cerci is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Cerci dominated that round.
That's time! Okunaba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Okunaba scores with a spinning back kick!
Cerci doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Okunaba misses with a body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Okunaba.
Cerci takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Okunaba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cerci on the side of the head.
Okunaba throws a leg kick which misses Cerci's front leg but catches the back leg as Cerci tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Okunaba.
Okunaba throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cerci is breathing heavily.
Okunaba swings for the body but Cerci moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okunaba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okunaba misses with a body shot.
Okunaba misses with a body kick.
Kenton Okunaba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Okunaba. No joy for Cerci on that attempt.
Okunaba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cerci shoots in but no luck this time.
Okunaba jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from Okunaba.
A slapping body kick lands there for Okunaba.
Okunaba lands a big head kick that sends Cerci tumbling to the mat! Okunaba takes a step backwards and waves Cerci back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cerci is rocked!
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!
Okunaba fakes the body blow, causing Cerci to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Cerci goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenton Okunaba!
An out of breath Kenton Okunaba thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between RL Lacoste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy TwoTone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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143 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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135 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, RL Lacoste!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Timmy TwoTone!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TwoTone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lacoste feinted with a counter takedown.
That kick from TwoTone tenderised Lacoste's leg. Lacoste is trying to keep his angry face on.
TwoTone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lacoste paws at him with a jab and circles away.
TwoTone defending well as Lacoste loads up on a big left hand.
TwoTone tries to clinch up but Lacoste circles away and keeps his distance.
Lacoste looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lacoste circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lacoste changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for TwoTone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TwoTone misses with a series of wild punches.
Timmy TwoTone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lacoste looks to land a left hand but TwoTone moved out of range nicely.
TwoTone tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lacoste counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacoste content to stall in guard here.
TwoTone is trying to keep Lacoste in close.
Lacoste postures up in TwoTone's guard and throws a big left but TwoTone blocks it.
Lacoste distracts TwoTone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lacoste not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lacoste 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
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.
TwoTone wants to sweep here but Lacoste controlling him for the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lacoste shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts TwoTone as he jumps to the side.
TwoTone closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lacoste counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacoste looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
TwoTone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lacoste.
TwoTone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lacoste is working away from the top position though.
TwoTone wants to get back to his feet.
TwoTone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lacoste is working away from the top position though.
Lacoste content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lacoste lands a nice short elbow.
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.
TwoTone is looking to control Lacoste's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can TwoTone avoid being mounted?
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Timmy TwoTone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lacoste gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
TwoTone gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lacoste.
TwoTone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
TwoTone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
TwoTone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RL Lacoste dominated that round.
That's time! Lacoste's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
TwoTone wants to clinch.
Lacoste appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
TwoTone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lacoste counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A low kick from TwoTone is predictable there
and Lacoste counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacoste missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
TwoTone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lacoste is working away from the top position though.
Lacoste throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacoste looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks TwoTone with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
TwoTone trying to control but Lacoste postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TwoTone gets back to full guard.
Lacoste controlling from the top position.
TwoTone controls Lacoste momentarily but Lacoste frees himself.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
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.
Lacoste controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lacoste swats away the attempt to clinch by TwoTone.
TwoTone wants to clinch up but Lacoste keeps it at a distance.
TwoTone clinches up against the cage.
Lacoste has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by TwoTone after a bit of a struggle.
Lacoste blocks the elbow strike.
Lacoste is trying to break the clinch but TwoTone is controlling him.
TwoTone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lacostes head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacoste is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but TwoTone is defending well.
Lacoste has picked TwoTone up - he's going for a ride! Lacoste dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lacoste passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for TwoTone!
Lacoste throwing strikes here but TwoTone is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
RL Lacoste overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lacoste prevents TwoTone from getting the reversal.
TwoTone tries to hold on but Lacoste postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TwoTone is in all sorts of trouble here.
TwoTone tries to hold on but Lacoste pushes him away.
Lacoste thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
TwoTone wants to control but Lacoste is having none of it.
TwoTone is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lacoste is staying active.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RL Lacoste dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
TwoTone looks to land a combination but Lacoste avoids it well.
TwoTone defending well as Lacoste loads up on a big left hand.
TwoTone shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
TwoTone throws a series of punches but Lacoste avoids them all with ease.
Lacoste half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lacoste is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that TwoTone can do to turn this around?
Lacoste slips under a jab.
TwoTone gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lacoste trying to control but TwoTone is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacoste won't allow TwoTone to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacoste trying to control but TwoTone is working from the bottom.
Lacoste loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lacoste throws a big elbow that misses.
TwoTone keeping moving, preventing Lacoste from controlling successfully.
Lacoste stopping the sweep attempt from TwoTone.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lacoste throws a wild body kick that TwoTone sees coming a mile off.
TwoTone wants to counter the offense by Lacoste and move into the clinch position.
Lacoste drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TwoTone looking to control.
Lacoste throws an elbow that misses. TwoTone uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lacoste's guard. Nice move by TwoTone!
Lacoste is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lacoste looking for a sweep. Not yet Lacoste, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacoste is trying to control the position but TwoTone postures up.
Lacoste pulls TwoTone in close to his closed guard and prevents TwoTone from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
TwoTone throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
TwoTone throws a leg kick
so Lacoste counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
TwoTone is looking to stand up but Lacoste isn't so interested in that idea.
TwoTone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lacoste sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacoste postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lacoste wants to control from the top but TwoTone keeps moving.
Lacoste in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lacoste slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Timmy TwoTone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
TwoTone looks to land a left hand but Lacoste moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
RL Lacoste showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lacoste, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RL Lacoste!
Timmy TwoTone spoke after the fight, saying 'David was a tough opponent and he is the best at what he do. I plan on having a rematch down the road if it presents itself. Whats next for me is to hit the gym harder and become more of a complete mma fighter. Thank you everyone for coming out and i hope you enjoy the rest of the fights.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Rock has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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176 lbs
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175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnny Rock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Barbosa can't do much from the bottom here.
Barbosa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rock is looking to take a break and control but Barbosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barbosa wants to improve his position but Rock is controlling well.
Barbosa trying to control but Rock postures up.
Rock is trying to control. Barbosa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa actively working from the bottom here.
Barbosa is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rock is working for a kimura but Barbosa is defending it quite comfortably.
Rock trying to control from half guard but Barbosa is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barbosa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barbosa is holding on to half guard well.
Barbosa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barbosa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barbosa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Barbosa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rock manages to get himself to full guard.
Rock being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barbosa postures up and lands a big shot to Rock's brow.
Rock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rock wants to stand but Barbosa is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barbosa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rock working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barbosa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rock wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rock throws a push kick but Barbosa slaps the foot to one side.
Barbosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rock shoots in for a takedown but Barbosa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barbosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rock defends it well.
We've been told by Rock's head coaches at [CBK] Punch-kicker Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rock tries to move into range but Barbosa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Johnny Rock has been cut.
Rock dives in for a single leg takedown but Barbosa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barbosa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Rock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbosa throws a good cross that connects.
A jab lands there for Barbosa.
Barbosa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barbosa with the counter takedown but Rock avoids it easily.
Barbosa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rock is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barbosa but Barbosa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oh Rock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rock looking to control.
Barbosa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rock seems to have got his legs back now.
Barbosa trying to control but Rock is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Barbosa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Rock's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Barbosa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Daniel Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock takes one to the chin there.
A jab lands there for Barbosa.
Rock misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Rock.
Rock misses with the combination.
Barbosa lands a nice looking body shot.
Rock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barbosa. Barbosa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barbosa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barbosa sizes up Rock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barbosa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rock on his heels. He'll look to pass Rock's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rock wants to sweep but no luck.
Barbosa distracts Rock with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rock is wriggling around but Barbosa manages to pass to half guard.
Rock is not content to let Barbosa control the position.
Barbosa is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barbosa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
Barbosa trying to control but Rock is working from the bottom.
Barbosa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rock wants to get back to his feet but Barbosa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rock misses with an uppercut.
Rock fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rock scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rock drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barbosa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rock's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rock's head.
Barbosa throws a big elbow that misses.
Barbosa is working Rock over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barbosa content to stall in guard here.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Rock is keeping the position.
Barbosa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barbosa throws a strike but Rock rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rock keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Barbosa content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa throwing strikes from guard but Rock blocks nicely.
Barbosa lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Barbosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnny Rock's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Rock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barbosa connects with the punch.
Rock looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Barbosa. No joy for Rock on that attempt.
Rock throws a low kick, looking for Barbosa's leg but Barbosa calmly moves out of range.
Rock swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Rock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbosa throws a right hand that Rock ducks under and follows up with a left that Rock also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa lands the left hand.
Barbosa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Daniel Barbosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbosa bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Rock! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa looking to sit in guard and control but Rock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rock is one step ahead there.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Rock from controlling successfully.
Rock throws a big elbow that misses.
Barbosa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Barbosa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Barbosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rock is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barbosa has control of Rock's left arm, preventing Rock from doing any damage.
Barbosa is continuing to stall.
Barbosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rock stopping the sweep attempt from Barbosa.
Rock being controlled here momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa stuns Rock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbosa circles away quickly and effectively.
Barbosa swings for the body but Rock moves out of range.
Barbosa staying out of range there.
Rock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa stuns Rock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rock walks into a jab.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from Rock misses.
Barbosa throws a monster overhand right that drops Rock! Barbosa follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Barbosa!
After winning the bout, Daniel Barbosa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thresh Whiteman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marco Ferreira has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Thresh Whiteman's chin.
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265 lbs
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Great elbows
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thresh Whiteman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marco Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whiteman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whiteman throws a leg kick
and Whiteman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whiteman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ferreira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Whiteman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Whiteman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ferreira misses with a double jab.
Ferreira shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Whiteman eats them both and turns towards Ferreira to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Thresh Whiteman has been cut.
Ferreira missing with a left hand there. Whiteman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferreira walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Whiteman drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Ferreira swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Whiteman's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Ferreira!
Marco Ferreira is the new super heavyweight champion!
Marco Ferreira made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Knew I needed one clean shot at this kid and game over, thanks to Dee for giving me the shot.'.
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