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Destiny Tuesday 18 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Akira Hayabusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroyuki Okamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayabusa's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bombs Away by Bob. Okamoto is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Feel the Drive. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Hayabusa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroyuki Okamoto!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okamoto throws a lazy head kick
and Hayabusa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Okamoto!
Hayabusa moves into full mount!
Okamoto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Okamoto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Okamoto keeping moving, preventing Hayabusa from controlling successfully.
Hayabusa is pushing down on Okamoto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Okamoto is fighting to maintain full guard but Hayabusa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hayabusa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Okamoto!
Okamoto can't escape the position.
Hayabusa breaks from Okamoto's wrist control and lands an elbow.
We've been hearing good reports from Hayabusa's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayabusa looking to control but Okamoto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hayabusa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Okamoto is squirming around, avoiding Hayabusa's attempts to control the action.
Hayabusa is really struggling to control Okamoto but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hayabusa with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hayabusa is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Okamoto is surviving well by controlling Hayabusa's body position as best he can.
Hayabusa working for a submission but Okamoto is keeping him at bay.
Okamoto is desperately trying to improve his position but Hayabusa has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa looking to control but Okamoto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Okamoto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hayabusa is trying to take his opponent's back.
Okamoto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hayabusa wants to control the pace but Okamoto is squirming around nicely.
Okamoto is in a horrible position here. Hayabusa smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hayabusa looking to control but Okamoto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa prevents Okamoto from getting the reversal.
Hayabusa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Okamoto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Okamoto prevents Hayabusa from taking his back.
Okamoto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Okamoto is trying to escape the mount.
Okamoto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Okamoto wants to pass the guard but Hayabusa is keeping the position.
Okamoto postures up in Hayabusa's guard and throws a big left but Hayabusa blocks it.
Okamoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hayabusa is keeping the position for now.
Hayabusa wants to sweep here but Okamoto controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hayabusa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Okamoto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hayabusa has managed to get both his arms back between Okamoto's legs - danger averted.
Okamoto being controlled here, momentarily.
Hayabusa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Okamoto for as long as he can get away with.
Hayabusa trying to control but Okamoto is working from the bottom.
Hayabusa wants to pass the guard but Okamoto is keeping the position.
Hayabusa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Okamoto looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Hayabusa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Okamoto throws a leg kick but Hayabusa checks it.
Okamoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Okamoto feints and then cracks Hayabusa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hayabusa down.
A low kick from Okamoto is predictable there
and Hayabusa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Okamoto!
Okamoto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hayabusa off and has taken his back!
Hayabusa turns into Okamoto and is now in his guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
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!
Hayabusa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Okamoto keeping moving, preventing Hayabusa from controlling successfully.
Hayabusa looking to pass the guard.
Hayabusa stopping the sweep attempt from Okamoto.
Okamoto is trying to keep Hayabusa in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayabusa wants to control from the top but Okamoto keeps moving.
Okamoto wants to sweep here but Hayabusa controlling him for the moment.
Hayabusa wants to control from the top but Okamoto keeps moving.
Okamoto wants to sweep here but Hayabusa controlling him for the moment.
Okamoto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hayabusa keeping full guard, as Okamoto tries to pass.
Hayabusa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Okamoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hayabusa is one step ahead there.
Hayabusa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okamoto can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa passes Okamoto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Okamoto moves into full guard.
Hayabusa passes into half guard.
Okamoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hayabusa moves into full mount! Okamoto won't be happy about that!
Okamoto wants to hold on but Hayabusa pushes him away.
Hayabusa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Okamoto is looking to escape.
Okamoto gets back to half guard.
Hayabusa passes to full mount!
Akira Hayabusa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hayabusa controlling the position easily from mount.
Okamoto is squirming around, avoiding Hayabusa's attempts to control the action.
Hayabusa punishing his opponent with strikes.
Okamoto can't escape the position.
Okamoto is still trying to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Hayabusa.
Okamoto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hayabusa is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Okamoto is surviving well by controlling Hayabusa's body position as best he can.
Okamoto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa wants to take Okamoto's back but he can't do it this time.
Okamoto manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hayabusa is looking to take a break and control but Okamoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hayabusa trying to mount his opponent but Okamoto defends it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okamoto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Okamoto controls Hayabusa momentarily but Hayabusa frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Hayabusa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Okamoto throws a leg kick
letting Hayabusa counter with a right hand.
Okamoto wants to land a leg kick but Hayabusa is out of range.
Hayabusa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Okamoto avoids it really well and circles away.
Okamoto feints a counter leg kick.
Okamoto misses with a low kick.
Okamoto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Okamoto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Okamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Hayabusa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hayabusa checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okamoto is looking to land body kicks.
Hiroyuki Okamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hayabusa moves away.
Okamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Okamoto throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hayabusa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayabusa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Okamoto.
Okamoto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hayabusa moves out of range as Okamoto throws a body kick.
It looked like Hayabusa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Okamoto.
Okamoto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Okamoto misses with an uppercut.
Okamoto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okamoto. Hayabusa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okamoto throws a low kick but Hayabusa moves out of range easily.
Okamoto throws out a leg kick but Hayabusa moves out of range and Okamoto only half commits.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hayabusa or perhaps it was just good defense by Okamoto, which made it look bad.
Okamoto misses with a kick to the body
and Hayabusa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Okamoto taking some punishment here, with Hayabusa in his half guard.
Hayabusa controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hayabusa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Okamoto working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okamoto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hayabusa fails to move to back control.
Hayabusa is working hard here to advance position.
Okamoto is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Hayabusa has taken his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto tries to break free.
Will Hayabusa go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okamoto tries to escape the position.
Hayabusa has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Okamoto is defending well but eventually Hayabusa manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Okamoto has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Akira Hayabusa!
Akira Hayabusa made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'm the best grappler in Tycoon world and this guy thinks he can roll with me? Go fight some other loser on your level. I hear there's a blue belt down the road.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodniel Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romero comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West - Amazing. Diaz has chosen Lamb of God - To The End as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Excellent boxer
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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
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodniel Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dylan Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A left lands for Diaz.
Romero misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diaz throws a low kick but Romero moves out of range easily.
Romero throws the kick towards the body but Diaz avoids it.
Romero looks to land a combination. Diaz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Diaz checks a low kick from Romero.
Good shot there by Diaz.
Diaz cracks Romero with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've been hearing reports that Romero has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romero.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Romero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Romero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romero throws a wild body kick that Diaz sees coming a mile off.
Romero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Romero throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Diaz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Romero does no damage.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Romero tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Romero. Romero circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Romero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz clobbers Romero with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Romero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rodniel Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz scores with a jab.
Nice jab there from Diaz.
No joy there for Romero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Romero sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero fakes the leg kick and cracks Diaz in the body.
Diaz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Romero's half guard.
Diaz controlling the action here.
Romero tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Romero.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
Romero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Romero is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz gets to his feet - Romero follows without any prompting.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That kick from Diaz tenderised Romero's leg. Romero is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diaz throws a hook but Romero blocks it.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Romero does no damage.
Diaz with a hook.
Romero swings widly with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Romero gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Romero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Romero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Romero misses with a straight left.
Romero swinging wildly here.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Romero appears to be looking for a big counter.
Romero throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
Diaz tests Romero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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!
Diaz throws a leg kick but Romero moved away.
Romero tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Romero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Romero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Romero stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romero throws a chopping leg kick but Diaz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diaz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Romero moves out of range as Diaz throws a body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Romero - that will leave a mark!
Romero scores with a kick to the body.
Romero misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Romero had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Romero throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Romero misses with a leg kick.
Romero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romero throws a leg kick that misses.
Diaz follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of Romero 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Romero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz lands the left hand.
Diaz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Romero's calf.
A leg kick checked by Romero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Diaz 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.
Romero misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Romero blocks a leg kick.
A jab from Romero does it's job there.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Romero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diaz swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
A combination from Romero does no damage.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Romero avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz scores with a one two! Romero had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Romero swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Romero.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice defenses there by Romero.
Diaz lunges at Romero with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Romero's hand.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Romero.
Romero's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Romero scrambles back to his feet.
Rodniel Romero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Romero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Romero.
Diaz scores with a spinning back kick!
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Romero throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Dylan Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Romero throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Romero can pounce on him.
Romero throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diaz forces Romero back against the cage and clinches.
Diaz wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero can't get the takedown.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz slips a straight right by Romero.
Romero lands a jab.
Romero walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
Diaz feints a jab promting Romero to slip. Diaz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Romero slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Romero throws out a powerful jab.
A big left from Diaz misses.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Romero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Romero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Romero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Romero looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Diaz motions for Romero to come forward. Diaz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diaz.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Romero.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero misses with a looping right.
Romero looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diaz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romero.
Some wild striking there from Romero.
Romero looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diaz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Diaz looks for the body kick but Romero saw that one coming.
Romero throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range.
Romero takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diaz.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Romero swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Romero tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Romero avoids it with no problem.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Romero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Romero appears to be looking for a big counter.
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!
Romero throws the kick towards the body but Diaz avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tests Romero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz dips to his left and cracks Romero with an uppercut!
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz lands a head kick. Romero smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Romero slips the punch.
Diaz throws a jab when Romero was well out of range.
Romero throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Romero slips under a jab from Diaz.
Romero attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz takes a swing at Romero's ribcage but misses.
Romero swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero.
Romero looks for the body kick but Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz misses with a body kick.
Diaz moves out of range as Romero throws a body kick.
Romero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dylan Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Romero.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz throws a head kick but Romero moves out of range.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Romero lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Romero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz lands an overhand right.
Diaz throws a hook but Romero avoids it easily.
Romero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Romero.
Romero backing away here, and Diaz unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Romero. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Romero's head backwards.
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!
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Diaz misses with a low kick as Romero jumps back.
Romero throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Romero throws the kick towards the body but Diaz avoids it.
Romero throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diaz.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Diaz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Romero on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diaz.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Romero circles away.
Jab by Diaz.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Romero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diaz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Romero is trying to defend but Diaz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Romero.
Diaz decides to stand up, so the ref orders Romero to his feet.
Diaz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Romero has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romero.
Romero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab from Diaz.
Diaz takes a swing at Romero's ribcage but misses.
Romero throws a big counter combination but Diaz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Romero throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Romero throws a low kick but Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diaz.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Romero.
Diaz throws a low kick but Romero moves out of range easily.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Diaz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Romero lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Romero seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Romero misses with a wild combination.
Diaz connects with a nice looking jab.
Romero misses with the combination.
Romero closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Romero moves out of range of the leg kick from Diaz.
Diaz scores with a spinning back kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diaz throws a leg kick which misses Romero's front leg but catches the back leg as Romero tries to avoid it.
Romero's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Romero duly obliges.
Diaz has managed to clinch.
Romero tries to break free but Diaz pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Romero.
Diaz scores with a sloppy right hand. Romero should have avoided that one.
Dylan Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Romero.
Romero scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diaz's sensitive parts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romero on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rodniel Romero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz lands with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dylan Diaz.
Well Diaz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Diaz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Therion - Sitra Ahra as his entrance music. Peter Walter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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225 lbs
27 - 23 - 1 |
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215 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
27 - 23 - 1, fighting out of London, Peter Walter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Smith!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walter shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Walter lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walter tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Walter throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Walter throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Walter swings around for an armbar but Smith sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Walter's guard.
Walter wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Smith is now in half guard.
Walter is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter trying to control but Smith postures up.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Walter controlling the position for now.
Walter wants to sweep but Smith has passed to side control!
Walter is looking for a sweep.
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.
Walter is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith working away.
Smith trying to control the action but Walter is working from the bottom.
Walter tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Walter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Walter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith lands with a cross.
Walter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Walter goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smith has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Walter but great work by Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Walter manages to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith prevents Walter from improving his position.
Walter looking for submissions off his back.
Walter tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Peter Walter will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Walter decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
Walter is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Walter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Walter is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Walter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Walter throws a big right hand that misses.
Walter postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Walter is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walter throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Walter.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Walter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Walter pushes his legs off easily.
Walter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Walter throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Walter throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Walter throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Walter misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
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.
Walter has a takedown stuffed.
Mike Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walter closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Walter pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Walter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Walter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Walter attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
Smith connects with the punch.
Walter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Walter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Walter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith jabs Walter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walter manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Walter counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Walter.
Peter Walter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Walter is looking to advance position but Smith has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Walter avoids a series of strikes thrown by Smith.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling the pace for now.
Smith trying to control but Walter is having none of it.
Walter keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walter is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Walter down.
Walter fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Mike Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Walter goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
Smith takes a swing at Walter's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Walter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Walter shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Walter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walter shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Walter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Walter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Walter blocks a head kick by Smith.
Walter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Walter shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Walter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Walter with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Walter's defenses.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Walter's head.
It looks like Peter Walter has been cut.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Walter moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Walter is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Walter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smith lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Walter falls backwards - clearly groggy! Smith dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Smith!
Mike Smith gave a mention to GREEN!160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdullah Al Abulbul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark comes to the cage accompanied by Rent a Wreck. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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34
148 lbs
30 - 22 - 1 |
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28
140 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
30 - 22 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Abdullah Al Abulbul!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Abulbul defending well as Clark loads up on a big left hand.
Al Abulbul is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Al Abulbul drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Al Abulbul wants to control for a moment but Clark uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Al Abulbul trying to mount his opponent but Clark defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark keeping hold of Al Abulbul's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Abulbul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clark does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Clark makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Clark.
Al Abulbul works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Al Abulbul content to control rather than advance.
Al Abulbul throwing shots but Clark is blocking nicely.
Al Abulbul wants to take a breather but Clark is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Clark wants to improve his position but Al Abulbul is controlling well.
Al Abulbul is pressing down on Clark's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clark is holding on for now.
Al Abulbul throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Clark is trying to maintain the position but Al Abulbul is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Al Abulbul scores with a takedown into Clark's guard.
Clark wants to stand up but Al Abulbul is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Abulbul manages to get himself to full guard.
Clark controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Al Abulbul is trying to control the position but Clark postures up.
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.
Clark seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Al Abulbul 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.
Al Abulbul wants to hit a switch here but Clark passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Al Abulbul there!
Al Abulbul is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Al Abulbul dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Al Abulbul takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Al Abulbul on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Al Abulbul misses with a straight left.
Al Abulbul drops his hands momentarily and Clark takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Clark comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Clark lands a jab to the head.
Clark jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Al Abulbul misses with a left hand
and Clark counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Abulbul walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Abulbul misses with a takedown attempt - Clark sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Clark went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Clark comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al Abulbul moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clark throws a series of punches but Al Abulbul moves out of range.
Clark swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Al Abulbul.
Al Abulbul throws a series of punches but Clark moves out of range.
Clark connects with a crisp jab.
Al Abulbul is rocked!
Clark catches Al Abulbul with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Al Abulbul forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Clark!
After winning the bout, Jack Clark thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Abdullah Al Abulbul had this to say: 'No worries. I'm sure this fight will eventually be ruled a 'no-contest' given how my opponent here has a habit of pissing positive for steroids.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Masaru Shimabukuro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Point Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shimabukuro's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Warrior. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
182 lbs
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28
180 lbs
10 - 6 - 1 |
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Excellent MT
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masaru Shimabukuro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Point Fighter!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shimabukuro slips under a jab.
Shimabukuro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fighter.
Masaru Shimabukuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter thuds a left hand into Shimabukuro's body.
Shimabukuro misses with a two punch combination.
Fighter throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shimabukuro.
Shimabukuro lands with an overhand left.
Good leg kick by Shimabukuro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shimabukuro defending well as Fighter loads up on a big left hand.
Shimabukuro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fighter moves out of range of the body kick from Shimabukuro.
Fighter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shimabukuro misses with a double jab.
Shimabukuro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donk. Fighter catches Shimabukuro right on the button with a cross.
Shimabukuro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Fighter misses its intended target.
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!
Fighter with a jab.
Fighter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shimabukuro.
Shimabukuro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shimabukuro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimabukuro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fighter.
Shimabukuro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fighter throws the left hand but Shimabukuro avoids the punch easily.
Shimabukuro misses with a body kick.
Fighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shimabukuro moves away.
Fighter looks to score with a jab to the body but Shimabukuro is just out of range.
Fighter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fighter dodges the punch combination from Shimabukuro.
Fighter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fighter misses with a double jab.
Shimabukuro loads up on a big right hand but Fighter slips the punch.
Shimabukuro throws a jab but it's blocked by Fighter.
Fighter misses with a looping right.
Fighter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shimabukuro.
Fighter has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fighter tries for a takedown but Shimabukuro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter throws a jab when Shimabukuro was well out of range.
Fighter lands with a shot to the body.
Shimabukuro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fighter lands the left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fighter misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Fighter misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Shimabukuro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fighter misses with a hook.
Shimabukuro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shimabukuro defending well as Fighter loads up on a big left hand.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shimabukuro enables Fighter to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shimabukuro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fighter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fighter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fighter lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fighter lands a couple of elbows.
Shimabukuro wants to stand up but Fighter is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shimabukuro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shimabukuro trying to control from half guard but Fighter is working away.
Fighter wants to get back to full guard.
Fighter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shimabukuro is working away from the top position though.
Shimabukuro prevents Fighter from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimabukuro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fighter!
Shimabukuro prevents Fighter from getting the reversal.
Fighter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fighter tries to lock up and control but Shimabukuro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shimabukuro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fighter on the ground.
Shimabukuro looking to control but Fighter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fighter gets back to half guard.
Fighter tries to roll over but Shimabukuro keeps him under control.
Fighter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shimabukuro preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Point Fighter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Shimabukuro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shimabukuro misses with a straight left.
Shimabukuro is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fighter's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Shimabukuro moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Point Fighter has been cut.
Good exchange - Fighter coming out on top.
Fighter throws a lazy right hand but Shimabukuro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shimabukuro throws the kick towards the body but Fighter avoids it.
Shimabukuro throws a wild body kick that Fighter sees coming a mile off.
Fighter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shimabukuro misses with a two punch combination.
Shimabukuro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fighter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimabukuro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Masaru Shimabukuro is winning the standup battle so far.
Shimabukuro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fighter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shimabukuro defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimabukuro slips a jab from Fighter.
Fighter avoids a kick to the body.
Shimabukuro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fighter.
Shimabukuro swings for the body but Fighter moves out of range.
Fighter slips a jab from Shimabukuro.
Fighter swings for the body but Shimabukuro moves out of range.
Fighter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fighter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shimabukuro throws out the jab.
Fighter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fighter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fighter on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shimabukuro scores with a kick to the midsection.
Shimabukuro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fighter if he has to take too many more of those.
Fighter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fighter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shimabukuro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shimabukuro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shimabukuro throws a shot from downtown. Fighter moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fighter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fighter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Fighter does it's job there.
Fighter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shimabukuro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shimabukuro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shimabukuro looks to throw the jab but Fighter is out of range.
Fighter moves out of range as Shimabukuro strikes.
Shimabukuro walks into a straight right hand from Fighter.
Fighter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shimabukuro throws out the jab.
Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch but Shimabukuro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Fighter looks to move away, Shimabukuro throws a big counter combo bu Fighter just gets out of the way.
Fighter avoids a kick to the body.
Fighter connects with a crisp jab.
Fighter cracks Shimabukuro with an open hand slap.
Fighter throws a body shot but no joy.
Fighter sizes up Shimabukuro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shimabukuro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fighter.
Fighter just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromShimabukuro.
Masaru Shimabukuro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fighter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shimabukuro is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimabukuro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fighter moves out of range of the body kick.
Fighter missing with a left hand there. Shimabukuro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shimabukuro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the liver by Shimabukuro. Beautiful body shot.
Fighter takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shimabukuro throws a one two combo.
Fighter throws the left hand but Shimabukuro avoids the punch easily.
Fighter lands a slapping body shot.
Fighter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shimabukuro was well out of range. Poor timing from Fighter.
Fighter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shimabukuro avoids it really well and circles away.
Masaru Shimabukuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Point Fighter.
Shimabukuro looks for the body kick but Fighter saw that one coming.
Shimabukuro cracks the inside of Fighter's front leg.
Fighter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fighter connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shimabukuro.
Shimabukuro misses with a wild body shot.
Fighter throws the left hand but Shimabukuro avoids the punch easily.
Shimabukuro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shimabukuro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fighter.
A big left from Fighter misses.
Fighter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fighter digs a good body shot into Shimabukuro's ribs.
A solid body kick from Shimabukuro.
Fighter misses with a takedown attempt - Shimabukuro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shimabukuro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fighter has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shimabukuro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fighter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shimabukuro lands with a straight right. Fighter didn't see that one coming.
Shimabukuro tries to land a front kick but Fighter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Masaru Shimabukuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shimabukuro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masaru Shimabukuro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Point Fighter's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shimabukuro.
The crowd cheers as Fighter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shimabukuro doesn't seem phased though.
Fighter lands a body shot.
Fighter sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Shimabukuro misses the target.
Shimabukuro lands a high kick!
Fighter throws a shot from downtown. Shimabukuro moves away and avoids it.
Shimabukuro takes one on the button.
Fighter misses with a two punch combination.
Fighter throws the left hand but Shimabukuro avoids the punch easily.
Shimabukuro misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shimabukuro.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shimabukuro.
Fighter throws a looping overhand right but Shimabukuro ducks down to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shimabukuro.
Fighter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shimabukuro lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shimabukuro.
Shimabukuro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fighter throws out the jab.
Fighter takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Shimabukuro.
Shimabukuro looks for the body kick but Fighter saw that one coming.
Shimabukuro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shimabukuro lands with a hook. Fighter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Shimabukuro misses the target.
Shimabukuro dodges the punch combination from Fighter.
Shimabukuro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab by Fighter.
Nice cross by Fighter.
Fighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shimabukuro manages to avoid it.
Fighter blocks a head kick by Shimabukuro.
Fighter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shimabukuro throws a leg kick
and Fighter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shimabukuro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimabukuro thows a body kick. Fighter tries to catch it but that hurt him.
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!
Fighter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fighter misses with a straight right.
Fighter looks to land a left hand but Shimabukuro moved out of range nicely.
Shimabukuro fails to land with a series of punches.
Shimabukuro scores with a nice body kick.
Fighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shimabukuro was well out of range. Poor timing from Fighter.
Fighter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shimabukuro throws a combination. Fighter tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shimabukuro manages to avoid it.
Fighter misses with a hook.
Fighter punishes Shimabukuro's body with a nice straight punch.
Fighter connects with a body shot.
Shimabukuro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fighter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shimabukuro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fighter blocks the body kick.
Shimabukuro slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimabukuro slips under a jab from Fighter.
Shimabukuro loads up on a big right hand but Fighter slips the punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shimabukuro.
Shimabukuro walks into a straight right hand from Fighter.
Good shot there by Shimabukuro.
Fighter throws a jab but it's blocked by Shimabukuro.
Shimabukuro looks to land a body kick but Fighter moved away.
Shimabukuro tries a head kick but it misses.
Shimabukuro swats away the attempt to clinch by Fighter.
Fighter lands with a right hand.
Fighter scores with a nice right hand.
Fighter scores with a takedown into Shimabukuro's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fighter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shimabukuro wants to stand but Fighter is controlling the position.
Point Fighter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fighter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fighter prevents Shimabukuro from getting back to his feet.
Shimabukuro keeping moving, preventing Fighter from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fighter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shimabukuro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fighter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shimabukuro.
Shimabukuro walks into a stiff left hand from Fighter.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Point Fighter.
I think Fighter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Point Fighter!
A relieved looking Point Fighter thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Dantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coconut Sprinkles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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250 lbs
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280 lbs
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Dantes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Coconut Sprinkles!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Sprinkles misses.
Dantes quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dantes checks a leg kick nicely.
Sprinkles closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dantes quickly recovers to half guard.
Ground and pound from Sprinkles.
Sprinkles is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sprinkles trying to control from half guard but Dantes is working away.
Sprinkles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sprinkles drops an elbow to the side of Dantes's head.
Sprinkles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprinkles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dantes's head.
Sprinkles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dantes defending well though.
Dantes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sprinkles.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sprinkles working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Sprinkles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sprinkles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sprinkles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dantes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sprinkles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dantes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sprinkles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sprinkles is trying to control the action in half guard but Dantes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Sprinkles misses with a right hand
and Dantes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dantes misses the shot to the body.
Sprinkles is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sprinkles scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A combination from Sprinkles does no damage.
Dantes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sprinkles.
Dantes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dantes slips a jab from Sprinkles.
Sprinkles is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dantes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marcus Dantes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dantes tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Dantes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sprinkles avoids the head kick by Dantes.
Sprinkles tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dantes feints and then cracks Sprinkles's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sprinkles down.
Dantes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprinkles shoots in but Dantes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sprinkles throws a right and a left that Dantes avoids nicely.
Sprinkles takes a swing at Dantes's ribcage but misses.
Sprinkles cracks Dantes with a good jab.
Dantes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sprinkles takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sprinkles with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dantes counters with a left to the body.
Marcus Dantes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coconut Sprinkles.
Sprinkles misses with a lunging right hand
and Dantes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dantes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sprinkles connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dantes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dantes motions for Sprinkles to come forward. Dantes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sprinkles tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dantes slips under a jab.
Sprinkles throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dantes's waist but Dantes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sprinkles off to one side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sprinkles tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dantes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sprinkles somewhat.
Dantes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dantes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dantes throws a lazy right hand but Sprinkles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Sprinkles misses
and Dantes counters with a straight right hand.
Sprinkles misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marcus Dantes will probably get the nod.
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.
Dantes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sprinkles.
Dantes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sprinkles momentarily.
Dantes throws a leg kick but Sprinkles moved away.
A nice side step and Sprinkles releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dantes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sprinkles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dantes is looking to counter punch.
Dantes tests Sprinkles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dantes throws an overhand right that lands on Sprinkles's shoulder, as Sprinkles tries to avoid the shot.
Sprinkles jabs at Dantes's body.
Dantes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sprinkles's head backwards.
Marcus Dantes is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dantes gets caught flat footed, as Sprinkles shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dantes keeping moving, preventing Sprinkles from controlling successfully.
Sprinkles wants to pass the guard but Dantes is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dantes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sprinkles.
Sprinkles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sprinkles trying to control the position from guard on top but Dantes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dantes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sprinkles content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sprinkles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two 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.
Dantes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sprinkles.
Dantes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sprinkles.
Dantes looks to land a body kick but Sprinkles moved away.
Sprinkles tries for a takedown but Dantes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dantes throws a looping overhand right but Sprinkles ducks down to avoid it.
Sprinkles misses with an uppercut
and Dantes counters with a stiff right hand.
Dantes misses with a hook to the body
and Sprinkles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marcus Dantes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dantes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dantes scores with a sloppy right hand. Sprinkles should have avoided that one.
Sprinkles looks to land a right hand but Dantes moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Dantes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dantes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dantes looks to land a body kick but Sprinkles moved away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dantes.
Sprinkles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dantes.
Dantes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sprinkles.
Sprinkles takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dantes thuds a left hand into Sprinkles's body.
Dantes throws a head kick but Sprinkles moves out of range.
Sprinkles wants to slow Dantes down by chopping away at his legs.
Dantes looks to throw the jab but Sprinkles is out of range.
Dantes backing away here, and Sprinkles unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dantes throws a low kick, looking for Sprinkles's leg but Sprinkles calmly moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sprinkles. Dantes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sprinkles with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dantes to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dantes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dantes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dantes just misses with a punch to the body.
Sprinkles misses with a body shot.
Sprinkles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dantes throws a head kick that misses
and Sprinkles counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sprinkles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dantes manages to avoid it.
Dantes is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sprinkles cracks Dantes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dantes misses with a left hand
and Sprinkles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sprinkles misses with a body shot
and Dantes counters with a thumping low kick.
Dantes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sprinkles on the side of the head.
Dantes punishes Sprinkles's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marcus Dantes will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dantes scores with a head kick.
Dantes stuns Sprinkles with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sprinkles scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dantes throws a body shot but no joy.
Dantes scores with a body shot.
Dantes lands a head kick. Sprinkles smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A shot to the liver by Dantes. Beautiful body shot.
Dantes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sprinkles throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dantes counters with a nice uppercut.
Sprinkles scores with a hook to the body. Dantes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dantes throws a body shot but no joy.
Sprinkles replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dantes blocks it well.
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!
Dantes misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprinkles misses the shot to the body.
Sprinkles moves out of range of the body kick from Dantes.
Dantes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dantes here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sprinkles with a poor takedown
and Dantes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dantes lands a head kick. Sprinkles smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sprinkles misses with a jab to the body
and Dantes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sprinkles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dantes throws a wild body kick that Sprinkles sees coming a mile off.
Dantes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sprinkles.
Sprinkles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dantes.
Sprinkles's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dantes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sprinkles scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dantes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sprinkles under the eye.
Sprinkles lands a nice shot that snaps Dantes's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dantes misses with an uppercut.
Sprinkles is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sprinkles looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sprinkles takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sprinkles misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sprinkles checks a leg kick.
Dantes looks to land a body kick but Sprinkles moved away.
Dantes swings for the body but Sprinkles moves out of range.
Sprinkles shoots in but Dantes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dantes lands a high kick!
Sprinkles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dantes throws a body shot but no joy.
Sprinkles tries a quick counter leg kick but Dantes is wise to it.
Sprinkles throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dantes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dantes throws a push kick but Sprinkles slaps the foot to one side.
Sprinkles looks to score with a jab to the body but Dantes is just out of range.
Sprinkles throws a body shot but no joy.
Dantes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sprinkles dives in for a single leg takedown but Dantes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Marcus Dantes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coconut Sprinkles.
Dantes loads up on a big right hand but Sprinkles slips the punch.
Dantes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sprinkles can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from Dantes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sprinkles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sprinkles doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Coconut Sprinkles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sprinkles cracks Dantes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dantes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dantes is looking to chop away at Sprinkles's legs.
Sprinkles takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sprinkles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dantes avoids a kick to the body.
Sprinkles is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dantes rather than just go for the knockout.
Sprinkles thuds his right hand into Dantes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sprinkles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dantes circles away quickly and effectively.
Marcus Dantes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dantes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Dantes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dantes, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marcus Dantes!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Marcus Dantes made sure he mentioned Sun-Tzu, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Casacci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shikou Endou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casacci comes into the arena with Serpente by SUBSONICA blaring out of the sound system. Endou has chosen Killing in the name of - Rage Against The Machine as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Shikou Endou has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Casacci!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shikou Endou!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Endou has taken the fight to the clinch.
Casacci with a knee to the head.
Casacci gets through Endou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Casacci landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Casacci is leaning against Endou and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Casacci lands a body punch.
Endou looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Casacci.
A hook to the body from Casacci.
Casacci lands a left hand.
Casacci lands a left hand.
Casacci lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Endou backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Casacci lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Endou backwards.
Casacci landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Casacci lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Endou backwards.
Casacci lands with a short shot to the head.
Endou takes an elbow to the temple.
Casacci lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Endou is rocked!
It looks like Shikou Endou has been cut.
Casacci lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Endou to his knees! Casacci keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Casacci!
Max Casacci retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Max Casacci thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Shikou Endou stepped up to the mic, saying 'Team Goroshi - Kore Fight Nutrition - Killstreak Clothing'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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