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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kees Bandora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Many Blazy Mari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Many Blazy Mari is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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138 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kees Bandora! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Many Blazy Mari! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Blazy Mari lands a really nice looking cross but Bandora seems unphased.
Bandora looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Blazy Mari shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Blazy Mari moves nicely into side control. A lull in the action here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Blazy Mari is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bandora has escaped the position, nice work there. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Bandora is letting Blazy Mari control him for a moment. Blazy Mari is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bandora knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Blazy Mari in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Blazy Mari is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bandora has escaped the position, nice work there. Blazy Mari advances nicely into full mount. Blazy Mari breaks from Bandora's wrist control and lands an elbow. Blazy Mari sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Bandora is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Blazy Mari locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Bandora is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Many Blazy Mari!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zack Diego Paixao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Sparrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sparrow's choice of entrance music: Voices. Zack Diego Paixao could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Sparrow's chin.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zack Diego Paixao! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Sparrow! The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Diego Paixao shoots for a takedown but Sparrow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Diego Paixao shoots for a takedown but Sparrow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Zack Diego Paixao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Diego Paixao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sparrow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diego Paixao somewhat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zack Diego Paixao. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sparrow thumps Diego Paixao with a low kick. Diego Paixao shoots in but Sparrow avoids the takedown attempt easily. Sparrow slaps away a takedown attempt from Diego Paixao, before circling back to the center of the mat. Sparrow instigates a clinch. Sparrow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Diego Paixao closes the distance and clinches up with Sparrow, looking for a takedown. Diego Paixao pushes Sparrow against the cage but Sparrow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Diego Paixao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sparrow's waist but Sparrow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diego Paixao off to one side. Diego Paixao is breathing heavily. Sparrow gets in close and instigates a clinch. Diego Paixao drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sparrow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sparrow jumps into guard, dragging Diego Paixao to the mat.
Sparrow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Diego Paixao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparrow is keeping the position for now. Diego Paixao 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. Diego Paixao preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sparrow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sparrow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diego Paixao defends well. Sparrow working a defensive guard here.
Diego Paixao is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sparrow is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sparrow has escaped and now he's on top! Sparrow gets to his feet. Diego Paixao looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Diego Paixao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sparrow but Sparrow pushes him off and we're back to square one. Sparrow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diego Paixao, pushing him back against the cage. Diego Paixao has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sparrow avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Sparrow jumps guard.
Sparrow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sparrow controls Diego Paixao momentarily but Diego Paixao frees himself. Diego Paixao wants to control from the top but Sparrow keeps moving. Diego Paixao tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparrow is retaining full guard. Sparrow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sparrow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diego Paixao defends well. Diego Paixao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparrow is keeping the position for now. Diego Paixao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diego Paixao looking to pass the guard. Diego Paixao has gone for a leg lock! Sparrow slips out almost immediately though and dives into Diego Paixao's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Diego Paixao looking to control.
Diego Paixao is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sparrow is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Sparrow preventing the sweep. Sparrow tries to free his leg and advance position but Diego Paixao is retaining full guard. Sparrow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Sparrow dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diego Paixao is defended easily by Sparrow. Diego Paixao fails to land the takedown. Diego Paixao shoots in looking for a takedown. Sparrow tries to sprawl out of it but Diego Paixao keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sparrow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zack Diego Paixao. That's going to take a lot out of him. Diego Paixao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sparrow but Sparrow pushes him off and we're back to square one. Sparrow moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sparrow has hold of one of Diego Paixao's legs. Diego Paixao is fighting the takedown attempt but Sparrow gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Sparrow working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diego Paixao's head. Diego Paixao looking to control.
Sparrow cracks Diego Paixao with a solid left hand. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Sparrow gets to his feet - Diego Paixao follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round. Danga de danga de dang - Sparrow scores with a four punch combination! Sparrow stuffs the takedown attempt from Diego Paixao. Diego Paixao gets slowly back to his feet. Diego Paixao shoots in but Sparrow avoids the takedown attempt easily. Sparrow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. A nice leg kick lands there from Sparrow. Sparrow instigates a clinch. Sparrow jumps guard and drags Diego Paixao to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Diego Paixao trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sparrow manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Sparrow slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Diego Paixao is not content to let Sparrow control the position. Sparrow tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Sparrow in side control lands a decent elbow. Sparrow is trying to get an arm triangle but Diego Paixao is defending well. Sparrow throws a strike aimed at the side of Diego Paixao's head but Diego Paixao avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sparrow is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diego Paixao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Diego Paixao can't do much from the bottom here. Sparrow throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Diego Paixao works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. Diego Paixao slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Sparrow looking to sit in guard and control but Diego Paixao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Diego Paixao forces his way into half guard. Diego Paixao prevents Sparrow from improving his position. Diego Paixao uses his free foot to push down on Sparrow's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sparrow. Diego Paixao content just to control the position here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Sparrow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Diego Paixao has a takedown stuffed. Nice takedown defense from Sparrow. No joy for Diego Paixao on that attempt. Sparrow stuffs the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zack Diego Paixao. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sparrow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Sparrow works the jab nicely. Sparrow scores with a three punch combo!
Sparrow fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diego Paixao on the side of the head. Sparrow cracks Diego Paixao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. A jab lands there for Sparrow. Sparrow uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Sparrow lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Sparrow takes the fight into the clinch. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sparrow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Sparrow rushes Diego Paixao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Sparrow has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Diego Paixao uses from the top position. Diego Paixao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparrow is keeping the position for now. Sparrow looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Diego Paixao is defending well. Sparrow quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Diego Paixao has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sparrow celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Sparrow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fred Siciliano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stout is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Slaughterhouse-Wack MC's. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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192 lbs
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188 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fred Siciliano! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Edward Stout! The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Siciliano closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stout to the mat! Stout manages to get full guard. Siciliano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stout swivels though and keeps the full guard. Stout working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Siciliano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Siciliano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Stout is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Siciliano looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Stout keeping moving, preventing Siciliano from controlling successfully. Siciliano drops back looking for a leg! Stout is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stout manages to kick Siciliano off! Siciliano jumps back into Stout's guard. Siciliano passes Stout's left leg - he's now in half guard. Stout wants to control but Siciliano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stout tries to roll over but Siciliano keeps him under control. Siciliano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Stout is pressing down on Siciliano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Stout is looking for a triangle but Siciliano pushes his legs off easily.
Siciliano drops back looking for a leg! Stout is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stout manages to kick Siciliano off! Siciliano jumps back into Stout's guard. Siciliano trying to control but Stout is working from the bottom. Siciliano is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Siciliano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the 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. Stout tries to land a sweep but no joy. Siciliano wants to control from the top but Stout keeps moving. Stout looking for a sweep. Not yet Stout, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Stout scores with a sloppy right hand. Siciliano should have avoided that one. Siciliano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stout.
Siciliano throws a hook to the side of Stout's head but Stout sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Siciliano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stout.
Siciliano shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Siciliano wants to pass the guard but Stout is defending well. Stout is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Siciliano slows the pace down in half guard. Stout tries to get to full guard but Siciliano has control of the leg. Siciliano slows the pace down in half guard. Stout tries to get to full guard but Siciliano has control of the leg. Stout is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Stout looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Stout is pressing down on Siciliano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Siciliano preventing the sweep. Siciliano gets to his feet - Stout follows without any prompting. Siciliano throws the left hand but Stout avoids the punch easily. Siciliano lands a jab. Siciliano closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stout to the mat! Stout manages to get full guard. Siciliano looking to sit in guard and control but Stout gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Siciliano has Stout pulled in close to control his posture. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Siciliano is looking to stand up but Stout isn't so interested in that idea. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Siciliano dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Siciliano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stout. A jab from Siciliano does it's job there. Siciliano feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Siciliano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Stout had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Siciliano defends it easily. Stout wants to sweep here but Siciliano controlling him for the moment. Siciliano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Siciliano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Siciliano wants to pass the guard but Stout is keeping the position. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Stout working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Siciliano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Stout is tightening it up a little... Siciliano has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Siciliano reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Siciliano taps out! nice BJJ there by Stout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Edward Stout!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayes comes into the arena with 50cent - I´ll WHIP YA HEAD BOY blaring out of the sound system. Thompson has chosen Cruel Summer as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gary Hayes! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Brock Thompson! The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Thompson lands a high kick!
It looks like Gary Hayes has been cut. Thompson is looking to slow Hayes down with leg kicks. A solid body kick from Thompson. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hayes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A swing and a miss from Thompson. A head kick misses from Thompson. Hayes avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Hayes misses. Thompson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Hayes takes a kick to the side of the head. Whack! Thompson lands a heavy head kick that drops Hayes. The ref tackles Thompson to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Hayes was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Brock Thompson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Aronoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herbert Hombre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aronoff comes to the cage accompanied by Here Comes the Pain by Slayer. Herbert Hombre will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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245 lbs
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287 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Aronoff! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Herbert Hombre! The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hombre tries to clinch up. No luck with that takedown attempt from Hombre. Aronoff misses with a two punch combination.
Aronoff tries to clinch up and Hombre counters with a two punch combo. Hombre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hombre shoots for a double leg takedown but Aronoff sprawls well. He's pushed Hombre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Aronoff moves into the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aronoff creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Hombre stalling in the clinch but Aronoff improves position. Aronoff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hombre shoots in for a takedown but Aronoff shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Mark Aronoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herbert Hombre. Hombre closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aronoff did well to prevent Hombre getting side control. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hombre not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Aronoff wants to improve his position but Hombre is controlling well.
Aronoff manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hombre wants to control from the top but Aronoff keeps moving. Aronoff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Hombre trying to control the position from guard on top but Aronoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Aronoff has Hombre pulled in close to control his posture. Aronoff keeping moving, preventing Hombre from controlling successfully. Aronoff might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Aronoff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aronoff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hombre stands up out of Aronoff's guard for a moment - Aronoff manages to land a nice upkick. Hombre cracks Aronoff with a solid left hand. Aronoff tries to land a sweep but no joy. Aronoff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hombre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Hombre is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Aronoff tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hombre lands a couple of elbows. Hombre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Hombre slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Aronoff keeping full guard, as Hombre tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hombre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Hombre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Hombre trying to control but Aronoff is working from the bottom. Aronoff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hombre defends well. Aronoff throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hombre connects with a couple of short punches. Hombre looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Hombre throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four 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. Hombre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aronoff works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Aronoff throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Hombre trying to control the position from guard on top but Aronoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hombre postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Hombre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Aronoff throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Aronoff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hombre won't allow Aronoff to sweep him here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herbert Hombre dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aronoff looks to land a combination but Hombre avoids it well. Aronoff tries to clinch up. Hombre swats away the attempt to clinch by Aronoff. Hombre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Aronoff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hombre swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hombre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Hombre takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Aronoff thows a left - swing and a miss! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hombre closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aronoff did well to prevent Hombre getting side control. Hombre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Aronoff is looking for a sweep. Hombre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Aronoff wants to control but Hombre is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hombre in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hombre winds up and cracks Aronoff with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Aronoff regains full guard. Nicely done. Hombre preventing the sweep. Hombre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aronoff is keeping the position for now. Hombre forces his way into half guard. Hombre is breathing heavily. Aronoff wants to improve his position but Hombre is controlling well.
Hombre working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hombre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Aronoff is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Hombre is tapping! Great win for Aronoff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mark Aronoff!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aki Sirkesalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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151 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aki Sirkesalo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ken Hansen! The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sirkesalo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hansen circles away quickly and effectively. Hansen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Left hook, right uppercut from Sirkesalo. Sirkesalo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Hansen throws a body punch but Sirkesalo moves out of range. Sirkesalo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Hansen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hansen lands a body punch in the clinch. Hansen presses Sirkesalo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Good body shot from Hansen.
Hansen just leaning against Sirkesalo, taking a breather. Hansen decides to pull guard. Hansen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hansen looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sirkesalo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hansen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hansen controls Sirkesalo momentarily but Sirkesalo frees himself. Sirkesalo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Hansen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Hansen tried to score with a low kick but Sirkesalo checks 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. Nice body kick there by Hansen. Sirkesalo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Sirkesalo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hansen can pounce on him.
Hansen scores a takedown into full mount! A nice elbow there by Hansen. Hansen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hansen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Hansen thowing shots but they're missing. Hansen looking to finish with strikes here!
Sirkesalo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hansen throws a sloppy strike and Sirkesalo uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Sirkesalo has ended up in Hansen's guard.
Hansen looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Sirkesalo is defending well. Hansen quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Sirkesalo has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hansen celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ken Hansen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Winston Dunham III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kizzy Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winston Dunham III had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Winston Dunham III! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kizzy Suzuki! The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dunham III has Suzuki up against the cage in a clinch.
Dunham III misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Suzuki.
Dunham III swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suzuki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Suzuki takes an elbow to the forehead. Suzuki is trying to force a seperation but Dunham III has the dominant position. Dunham III controlling the action here for a moment.
Dunham III scores with an uppercut up the middle. Dunham III throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Suzuki can't break the clinch.
Suzuki wants to get back to striking at distance but Dunham III won't allow it.
Dunham III pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Dunham III pushes Suzuki up against the cage in a clinch. Suzuki avoids the elbow strike from Dunham III, against the cage.
Suzuki tries to circle away but Dunham III has him pinned against the cage. Suzuki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Dunham III prevents Suzuki from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dunham III lands a right hand. Dunham III lands a right hand. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Dunham III lands a right hand. Dunham III keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Suzuki's efforts to push away. Dunham III's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Suzuki takes a swing at Dunham III's ribcage but misses. Suzuki scores with a jab to the head.
Suzuki throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Suzuki staying out of range there. Dunham III lands with a nice body kick. Suzuki looks gassed! Dunham III clinches with his opponent.
Suzuki dodges an elbow strike from Dunham III.
Dunham III pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dunham III lands a right hand that snaps the head of Suzuki backwards. Dunham III lands an elbow inside that Suzuki shrugs off. Suzuki can't break the clinch.
Dunham III lands a body shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dunham III lands a nice elbow. Dunham III lands with a light punch inside. Dunham III's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Dunham III tests Suzuki's chin there with a solid looking shot. Dunham III clobbers Suzuki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Dunham III scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Suzuki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dunham III.
Suzuki is rocked! A left lands for Suzuki. Dunham III lands a big head kick that sends Suzuki tumbling to the mat! Dunham III takes a step backwards and waves Suzuki back to his feet - he wants the finish! Suzuki is still on wobbly legs! Can Dunham III finish him? Dunham III lands a nice looking body shot.
Suzuki seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Suzuki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dunham III lands a big right hand that sends Suzuki crashing to the mat! Dunham III stays standing though and waves Suzuki back to his feet! Suzuki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dunham III can pounce on him.
Nice straight punches there by Dunham III. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dunham III. Dunham III clinches up with Suzuki and pushes him back against the cage. Dunham III lands a hook to the side of the head. Dunham III working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Dunham III pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nice shot lands for Dunham III. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dunham III fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Suzuki. Dunham III clinches. Dunham III lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Dunham III softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Dunham III lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Suzuki avoids the elbow strike from Dunham III, against the cage.
Suzuki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round. A short right hand to the side of the head by Dunham III. Suzuki managing to block the knees to the body from Dunham III.
Dunham III throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Dunham III lands a nice shot to the body. A short right from Dunham III. Dunham III scores with a nice hook to the head. Good body shot from Dunham III.
Dunham III breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suzuki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dunham III counters with a stiff right hand. Dunham III lands a jab to the nose. Dunham III lands a big head kick that sends Suzuki tumbling to the mat! Dunham III takes a step backwards and waves Suzuki back to his feet - he wants the finish! Dunham III cracks Suzuki with a hook to the temple - Suzuki is on wobbly legs here! Dunham III swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Suzuki falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Dunham III wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Winston Dunham III!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dexan Donk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Klimas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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210 cm
26
300 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dexan Donk! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Klimas! The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A solid leg kick lands there for Donk.
Donk throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Klimas misses the shot to the body. Donk slips under a jab. Donk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Klimas moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Klimas misses with a series of wild punches.
Donk closes the distance and clinches. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Klimas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Donk's brow. Donk lands an elbow that stopped Klimas in his tracks for a moment. Donk gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Klimas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Donk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klimas takes an elbow to the forehead. Donk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Klimas's efforts to push away. Klimas misses with the head strike.
Donk lands a nice knee to the body. Klimas looks gassed! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Donk wants the takedown. Klimas is fighting it off but Donk persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Klimas's guard against the cage. Donk throws a big right hand that misses. Donk looking to pass the guard. Donk controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Donk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Donk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Donk is looking to work some ground and pound but Klimas has wrist control. Klimas tries to land a sweep but no joy. Klimas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Donk 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Donk throws a leg kick which misses Klimas's front leg but catches the back leg as Klimas tries to avoid it. Donk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Klimas has time to react. Klimas throws a body punch but Donk moves out of range. Klimas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Donk slips a jab from Klimas. Klimas looks to land a right hand but Donk moved out of range. Michael Klimas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Donk doesn't manage to clinch there - Klimas circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A jab from Klimas misses. Donk scores with a takedown into Klimas's guard. Klimas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Klimas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Donk controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Donk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Donk is looking to work some ground and pound but Klimas has wrist control. Donk passes easily into side control. Nice work. Klimas wants to control but Donk postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Klimas dodges the ground and pound from Donk. Donk misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Klimas is trying to control Donk's posture but Donk avoids it. The ground and pound from Donk seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. A telegraphed right hand from Klimas misses the target. Donk cracks Klimas with a good jab. A right-left combo lands from Klimas. Donk throws a head kick that half lands.
Donk looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Klimas! 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! Klimas defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Donk.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Donk with the ground and pound from mount. Donk throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Klimas because Donk loaded up on that one. Donk looking to control but Klimas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Donk thowing shots but they're missing. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Klimas tries to lock up and control but Donk gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexan Donk dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A combination from Klimas does no damage. Donk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Klimas looks to score with a jab to the body but Donk is just out of range. Donk moves away from the strike by Klimas. Donk throws a quick inside leg kick. Donk lands a jab-cross combination. Donk is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Donk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Klimas pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Klimas misses the jab. Klimas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Donk counters with an inside leg kick. Donk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Klimas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Donk scores with a jab. Klimas is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Klimas throws a hook but Donk blocks it. Klimas throws a shot from downtown. Donk moves away and avoids it. Klimas is breathing heavily. Donk throws a right and a left that both miss. Dexan Donk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Donk swinging wildly here.
Donk shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Donk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Donk scores with a nice right hand.
Jab, jab by Donk - just one landing. Donk moves in looking to clinch but Klimas pushes him off. Donk is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Klimas lands a slapping body shot.
Donk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Klimas can do to turn this around? Donk throws a right hand that Klimas ducks under and follows up with a left that Klimas also avoids with ease. Klimas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Donk to score an easy takedown into full guard. Klimas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Donk throws a big right hand that misses. Klimas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Donk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Donk trying to control but Klimas is working from the bottom. Donk with a flurry of punches that miss. Klimas trying to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Donk fakes the leg kick and cracks Klimas in the body. Donk cracks the inside of Klimas's front leg. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Donk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Klimas on the side of the head. Donk looks to land a combination. Klimas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Donk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Klimas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Donk clinches up with Klimas and pushes him back against the cage. Klimas tries to break the clinch but Donk is controlling the position. Donk lands an elbow just above Klimas 's eye. Klimas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Donk.
Donk is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. A bit of stalling here from Donk.
Knees in the clinch landing for Donk.
Donk looking for a takedown. Donk lands an elbow just above Klimas 's eye. Donk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexan Donk. That's going to take a lot out of him. Donk manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Klimas misses with a punch on the inside.
Donk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Klimas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Klimas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Klimas lands with a shot to the body. Donk cracks Klimas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Donk throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Klimas lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Donk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Klimas to score with a decent uppercut. Donk is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. A shot to the body from Klimas misses so Donk counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Donk stopping the sweep attempt from Klimas. Donk thows a big elbow that misses. Donk slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Klimas keeping moving, preventing Donk from controlling successfully. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Klimas looking to sweep here. No luck so far. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexan Donk dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Donk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Klimas scores with a jab to the head.
Donk throws a nice head kick!
Donk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Klimas's head backwards. Donk scores with a jab to the head.
Klimas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Donk at a distance.
Donk moves out of range as Klimas strikes. Klimas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Donk counters with a straight right hand. Klimas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donk.
Crunch! Donk slams his shin into Klimas's torso. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Donk throws a head kick that Klimas semi-blocks.
Klimas misses with an uppercut. Michael Klimas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Donk defending well as Klimas loads up on a big left hand. Klimas swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Donk moves into the clinch successfully.
Klimas is pressed up against the cage. Donk has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Klimas down to the mat. Klimas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Donk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Donk instigates a clinch. Klimas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Donk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Klimas takes an elbow to the forehead. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Klimas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Donk blocks the elbow strike.
Klimas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A short uppercut from Donk. Donk wants the takedown. Klimas is fighting it off but Donk persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Klimas's guard against the cage. Klimas has control of Donk's left arm, preventing Donk from doing any damage. Donk trying to control the position from guard on top but Klimas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Klimas wants to sweep but no luck. Klimas has control of Donk's left arm, preventing Donk from doing any damage. Michael Klimas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Klimas keeping moving, preventing Donk from controlling successfully. Klimas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Dexan Donk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Klimas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. The fighters are battling for position here. Donk manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Donk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Donk wants to control but Klimas passes easily into half guard.
Klimas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Klimas is trying to control. Donk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Donk is trying to maintain the position but Klimas is very close to passing his half guard. Donk is holding on to half guard well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Donk is trying to get back to full guard. Dexan Donk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Klimas works his way into side control. Donk sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Donk keeping hold of Klimas's head, controlling as best he can.
And that's the end of the fight! Dexan Donk showed his dominance in that final round. Well Donk 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexan Donk!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Armando Chimal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yushuri Nakatano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chimal comes to the cage accompanied by BATTLE FIELD by Tohru Nakabayashi for the Superclassic game GOLDEN AXE!!!. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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164 lbs
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181 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Armando Chimal! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yushuri Nakatano! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chimal ducks under a wild hook from Nakatano. Chimal slips under a jab. Nakatano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nakatano is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chimal's half guard. Chimal trying to hold on to Nakatano's head to control him but Nakatano postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Chimal is trying to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Chimal regains full guard. Nicely done. Chimal seems keen to control Nakatano's posture. Chimal keeping full guard, as Nakatano tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nakatano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Chimal has his hands on Nakatano's head, controlling the position. Nakatano throwing strikes but missing. Nakatano is looking to work some ground and pound but Chimal has wrist control. Chimal has his hands on Nakatano's head, controlling the position. Chimal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two 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. Nakatano distracts Chimal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Chimal controlling Nakatano's posture. Nakatano wants to pass the guard but Chimal is keeping the position. Nakatano postures up in Chimal's guard and throws a big left but Chimal blocks it. Nakatano drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chimal looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chimal looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chimal! Nakatano manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nakatano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Chimal wants to control but Nakatano is keeping busy.
Chimal is looking to improve his position.
Chimal won't allow Nakatano to pass to mount. Chimal wants to control but Nakatano is keeping busy and won't allow it. Chimal wants to control the action here but instead Nakatano manages to pass to full mount! Chimal blocking the ground and pound. Nakatano lands a big elbow. Nakatano goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Chimal is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nakatano wants to sweep but no luck. Nakatano looks gassed! Chimal sitting in guard, not really doing much. Nakatano pulls Chimal in close to prevent any damage. Nakatano wants to sweep here but Chimal controlling him for the moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yushuri Nakatano will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chimal is looking to land body kicks. Nakatano misses the shot to the body. Nakatano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chimal. Armando Chimal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Chimal throws a half hearted mid kick. Chimal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakatano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Chimal slips a jab and a cross from Nakatano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Some wild striking there from Nakatano.
Chimal is looking to chop away at Nakatano's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nakatano misses with the combination.
Chimal tries to move into range but Nakatano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Chimal slaps away a takedown attempt from Nakatano, before circling back to the center of the mat. Nakatano lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nakatano. The fight stays on the outside here - Chimal looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Nakatano drives through with a takedown into guard. Chimal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nakatano. Chimal is trying to control the position but Nakatano postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nakatano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Nakatano is breathing heavily. Chimal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chimal is on top in guard.
Chimal passes Nakatano's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Chimal is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Nakatano reverses the position - he's now on top in Chimal's guard. Nakatano pushes down on Chimal's leg and manages to get into half guard. Chimal moves into full guard.
Chimal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nakatano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chimal is keeping the position for now. Nakatano passes into half guard. Nakatano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chimal is just riding it out for now. Nakatano eventually gives up the hold. Chimal is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Nakatano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Chimal manages to get to full guard.
Chimal looking for a sweep. Not yet Chimal, not yet. Chimal trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chimal is on top in guard.
Nakatano keeping full guard, as Chimal tries to pass. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yushuri Nakatano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Chimal slaps away a takedown attempt from Nakatano, before circling back to the center of the mat. Nakatano throws a jab but it's blocked by Chimal. Chimal thumps Nakatano with a low kick. Nakatano shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chimal pinned against the cage. Chimal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Chimal moves out of range as Nakatano strikes. Nakatano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Nakatano misses the jab. Chimal works Nakatano's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Chimal! Nakatano is out on his feet! Chimal rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Nakatano is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Nakatano is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Armando Chimal!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Juntti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juntti comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera - Cemetery Gates. The key to victory for Jorma Juntti has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jorma Juntti! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jake Allen! The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Allen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Allen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juntti.
Juntti looks to land a left hand but Allen moved out of range nicely. Juntti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Juntti throws an overhand right that lands on Allen's shoulder, as Allen tries to avoid the shot. Juntti throws a jab but it's blocked by Allen. Allen shoots in looking for a takedown. Juntti tries to sprawl out of it but Allen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Juntti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. A combination from Juntti does no damage. Allen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Juntti as he jumps to the side. Juntti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Allen moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Juntti moves out of range as Allen throws a body kick.
Jake Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice body punch from Allen.
That's one minute gone in the round. Juntti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Juntti throws an overhand right that lands on Allen's shoulder, as Allen tries to avoid the shot. Allen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Juntti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Juntti throws a looping overhand right but Allen ducks down to avoid it. Jorma Juntti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Allen scores with a decent looking hook. Juntti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Juntti there as he acknowledges the shot. Juntti just misses with a punch to the body.
Juntti ducks under a wild hook from Allen. Allen lands with a cross. Juntti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Allen. Juntti does a little dance to reset his feet. Juntti slips a jab and a cross from Allen.
Allen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juntti manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Allen drives through and clinches with Juntti against the cage.
Allen tries a body shot but Juntti blocks it.
Juntti is pressed up against the cage. Allen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Juntti down to the mat. Juntti avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Jorma Juntti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Allen. Juntti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juntti tries to keep at a distance but Allen has taken the fight into the clinch. Allen wants a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land. Allen misses with a hook from the clinch. Allen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Allen pushes Juntti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Juntti manages to break the clinch.
Allen swings for the body but Juntti moves out of range.
Allen moves into the clinch successfully.
Allen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Juntti's efforts to push away. Juntti is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Juntti tries to break free but Allen pushes him back against the cage. Juntti tries to break the clinch but Allen is controlling the position. A right hand to the body from Allen.
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as Juntti controls the action.
Allen missing with knees to the body.
Allen swings wildly with an uppercut but Juntti uses good head movement to avoid it. Allen misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juntti. Allen has Juntti pressed against the cage, preventing Juntti from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A right hand to the body from Allen.
Allen connects with a knee to the head.
Allen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Allen misses with the head strike.
Allen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juntti's elbow. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Allen. Allen lands a good knee to the midsection. Juntti won't want to take too many of those. Allen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Allen.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Allen lands a body punch. Juntti is breathing heavily. Allen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A short uppercut from Allen. Allen has a couple of punches blocked by Juntti.
A short right from Allen on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Juntti. Allen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Allen. Allen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juntti's elbow. Juntti prevents a body shot from Allen. Allen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Juntti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Juntti is trying to break the clinch but Allen has him pressed against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Allen misses with the head strike.
Allen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Allen scores with a knee to the head.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Juntti avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage. Allen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Allen dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Juntti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Allen in his tracks. Juntti thows a left - swing and a miss! Allen misses the body punch and Juntti counters with a nice body shot. Allen gets in close and instigates a clinch. Juntti stalling in the clinch but Allen improves position. Juntti is trying to force a seperation but Allen has the dominant position. Juntti blocking some punches.
Allen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Nice body punch from Allen - that landed with a thud.
Allen has Juntti pressed against the cage.
Juntti blocking some punches.
Allen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Juntti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Allen misses with a looping right. Jab from Juntti.
It looks like Jake Allen has been cut. Allen scores with a hook. Juntti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Allen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Juntti rather than just go for the knockout. Allen tries to clinch but Juntti moves out of range. Allen gets a clinch. Allen tries to land a knee to the head but Juntti blocks with his arms.
Allen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Juntti pulls him back up using the underhooks. Allen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juntti's elbow. Allen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Juntti up against the cage. Juntti prevents a body shot from Allen. Both guys are working to get underhooks. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Allen.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Allen misses with a punch on the inside.
Allen swings wildly with an uppercut but Juntti uses good head movement to avoid it. Allen tries to land a knee to the head but Juntti blocks with his arms.
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch. Allen tries to throw a body punch but Juntti avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage. Juntti wants to break free but Allen has control.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Allen as Juntti tries to tie him up. Allen lands a knee to the head.
Allen misses with a punch on the inside.
Juntti tries to break the clinch but Allen is controlling the position. Juntti is looking to break free of the clinch but Allen has double underhooks. Still in the clinch, Allen scores with a nice short uppercut. Juntti stalling the fight.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Juntti avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage. Allen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by Juntti. Allen misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Juntti tries to break the clinch but Allen is controlling the position. Allen working aggressively here.
Allen tries to work over Juntti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Allen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Allen lands a nice shot to the body. Juntti is pressed up against the cage. Allen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Juntti down to the mat. Juntti avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Jorma Juntti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Allen. Allen is breathing heavily. Allen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Juntti falls off balance throwing a combination
and Allen counters with a one-two to the body. Juntti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Juntti. A cross from Juntti lands. Allen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A right-left combo lands from Juntti. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Juntti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Juntti drops his shoulder and cracks Allen with a huge uppercut! Allen goes down! Can Juntti finish him?
Juntti gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Juntti looks to land a combination but Allen avoids it well. Allen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Juntti throws a hook to the side of Allen's head but Allen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Juntti lands with a good body shot. Nice uppercut lands for Juntti. That snapped Allen's head back.
Left hook, right uppercut from Juntti. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Juntti lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Allen backs up against the cage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Juntti, as that shot connected.
Allen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorma Juntti dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Jake Allen's cut. 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!
Juntti ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Juntti swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Juntti. Jorma Juntti is winning the standup battle so far. Allen misses with a wild body shot. Allen tries to clinch up but Juntti circles away and keeps his distance. Allen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Juntti backs up against the cage.
Allen is looking to take this fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Allen tries to clinch but fails miserably and Juntti counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Juntti lands a lovely overhand right. Allen thows a body shot but no joy. A slow jab from Juntti misses its intended target. Allen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Juntti misses with a two punch combination.
Allen tries to clinch but Juntti is having none of it. Allen takes one to the chin there. Juntti tests Allen's chin there with a solid looking shot. Allen slips a jab from Juntti. A telegraphed right hand from Juntti misses the target. Juntti looks to land a right hand but Allen moved out of range. Allen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A looping hook to the body misses from Juntti. Allen does a little dance to reset his feet. Allen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Allen tries to close the distance and clinch but Juntti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Allen throws a series of strikes that have Juntti backpedaling.
Juntti looks to land a left hand but Allen moved out of range nicely. Allen throws a jab when Juntti was well out of range. A jab from Juntti misses. Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Juntti swats him away and circles back towards the center. Allen looks to score with a jab to the body but Juntti is just out of range. Juntti just misses with a punch to the body.
Allen avoids the body shot from Juntti.
Juntti's corner calls for a 1-2. Juntti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Allen is looking to clinch. Allen lands a jab. Allen tests Juntti's chin there with a solid looking shot. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Juntti, as that shot connected.
Allen misses with a body shot.
Allen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Juntti has time to react. Juntti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Allen dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Juntti throws a right hand that Allen ducks under and follows up with a left that Allen also avoids with ease. Juntti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Allen. Juntti fails to land with a series of punches.
Juntti blocks a jab. Allen swings for the body but Juntti moves out of range.
Juntti takes a body punch but keeps moving. Allen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Juntti at a distance.
Juntti tries to bum rush Allen with a series of wild strikes but Allen uses good footwork to avoid the assault. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Allen misses with a double jab.
Juntti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allen.
Allen misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Jorma Juntti showed his dominance in that final round. I think Juntti 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorma Juntti!
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