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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tenko Shinata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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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
3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Tenko Shinata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stanley Mitchell !
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Mitchell as Shinata shoots in.
Shinata scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mitchell is trying to work for a sweep but Shinata has mounted him!
Mitchell tries to hold on but Shinata pushes him away.
Mitchell defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shinata.
Shinata looking for a guillotine from mount but Mitchell is having none of it.
Shinata is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mitchell to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mitchell shrugs it off.
Mitchell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shinata. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mitchell tries to hold on but Shinata pushes him away.
Shinata looking for a guillotine from mount but Mitchell is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mitchell tries to hold on but Shinata pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinata looking to secure an arm triangle but Mitchell defends it well.
Shinata has control of Mitchell 's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mitchell regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Shinata working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Mitchell turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Shinata off and cradles Mitchell 's limp body as Shinata celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Tenko Shinata!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kane Galloway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Krause (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krause comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Heart of a Champion kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kane Galloway has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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145 lbs
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157 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kane Galloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Krause!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galloway swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Krause.
Krause shoots in for a double leg but Galloway sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Galloway connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A punch lands to the side of Krause 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Galloway feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Krauses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Krause shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Galloway looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Galloway bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Krause's head.
Krause slips a straight right by Galloway.
Krause blocks a jab.
Galloway slaps away a takedown attempt from Krause, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Galloway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krause was well out of range. Poor timing from Galloway.
Galloway connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krause gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Krause shoots in looking for a takedown. Galloway tries to sprawl out of it but Krause keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Galloway manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kane Galloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.
Galloway with a hook.
Galloway gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Krause to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Galloway wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krause works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Krause is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Galloway sees it coming and defends easily.
Krause in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Galloway tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Krause!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Krause!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akito Toyotoku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akito Toyotoku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba misses with a wild body shot.
Toyotoku was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sakuraba blocks a head kick by Toyotoku.
Sakuraba drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Toyotoku defends it well.
Toyotoku throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sakuraba's head.
It looks like Kenji Sakuraba has been cut.
Toyotoku misses with the combination.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown but Toyotoku shows good takedown defense.
We've been told by Toyotoku's head coaches at Body Pain_12elite_599$+VM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sakuraba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Toyotoku throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sakuraba's head.
Sakuraba with a poor takedown
and Toyotoku counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Toyotoku takes one to the chin there.
Toyotoku lands a big head kick that sends Sakuraba tumbling to the mat! Toyotoku takes a step backwards and waves Sakuraba back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sakuraba is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakuraba sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sakuraba is still on wobbly legs! Can Toyotoku finish him?
Sakuraba gets a takedown into half guard.
Sakuraba is working for a kimura but Toyotoku is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba seems to be working for a kimura but Toyotoku defends the submission attempt.
Sakuraba seems to have recovered his senses.
Toyotoku is refusing to be controlled, as Sakuraba sits in half guard.
Sakuraba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sakuraba looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Toyotoku looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sakuraba wants to work for an arm triangle but Toyotoku is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Toyotoku won't allow Sakuraba to pass to mount.
Toyotoku tries to kick Sakuraba off but Sakuraba keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Toyotoku tries to land a front kick but Sakuraba steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Toyotoku moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Toyotoku. Those never looked like landing.
Sakuraba fails with the takedown.
Akito Toyotoku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenji Sakuraba.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Toyotoku sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown but Toyotoku shows good takedown defense.
Sakuraba takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Toyotoku throws a head kick but Sakuraba moves out of range.
Sakuraba falls off balance throwing a combination
and Toyotoku counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sakuraba is working for takedown but Toyotoku is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sakuraba tries to score a body lock takedown but Toyotoku shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sakuraba looks winded!
Toyotoku breaks from the clinch.
Sakuraba misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Toyotoku tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Toyotoku.
Toyotoku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Toyotoku fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sakuraba on the side of the head.
Sakuraba closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Toyotoku quickly recovers to 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!
Sakuraba looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sakuraba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Toyotoku does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Toyotoku wants to get back to his feet.
Sakuraba passes to side control.
Toyotoku is trying to get back to his feet.
Sakuraba tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akito Toyotoku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenji Sakuraba's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sakuraba fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Toyotoku to the ground. Sakuraba is now in Toyotoku's guard.
Sakuraba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Toyotoku keeps moving.
Sakuraba stays in close to Toyotoku's body and controls the position.
Kenji Sakuraba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sakuraba prevents Toyotoku from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toyotoku keeping full guard, as Sakuraba tries to pass.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Toyotoku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Toyotoku's guard.
Sakuraba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Toyotoku does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sakuraba missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sakuraba trying to mount his opponent but Toyotoku defends it.
Sakuraba stops Toyotoku from getting back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Toyotoku throws a head kick but Sakuraba moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sakuraba.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toyotoku is pushing Sakuraba's head away, looking to escape. Sakuraba manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba wants to control but Toyotoku is keeping him busy.
Sakuraba is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Toyotoku has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sakuraba goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Toyotoku rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sakuraba's guard! Nice work there by Toyotoku!
Sakuraba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sakuraba has his foot on Toyotoku's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Toyotoku works his way back into a safe position though.
Sakuraba has his foot on Toyotoku's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Toyotoku works his way back into a safe position though.
Toyotoku throws a big elbow that misses.
Toyotoku wants to stand but Sakuraba has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sakuraba has a closed guard, preventing Toyotoku from standing up.
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.
Sakuraba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sakuraba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sakuraba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sakuraba is breathing heavily.
Toyotoku is looking to stand up but Sakuraba won't let him.
Toyotoku stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toyotoku throws a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Toyotoku.
Sakuraba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Toyotoku sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Sakuraba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenji Sakuraba'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!
Toyotoku throws a head kick that misses
and Sakuraba counters with a three punch combo that has Toyotoku backing up. Toyotoku nods at Sakuraba to acknowledge the strikes.
Toyotoku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sakuraba swinging wildly here.
Toyotoku thuds a left hand into Sakuraba's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakuraba. Toyotoku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toyotoku is looking to land body kicks.
Akito Toyotoku is winning the standup battle so far.
Toyotoku throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba shoots in looking for a takedown. Toyotoku tries to sprawl out of it but Sakuraba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Toyotoku manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sakuraba misses with a takedown attempt - Toyotoku sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toyotoku tries to land a front kick but Sakuraba steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sakuraba is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Toyotoku keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Akito Toyotoku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenji Sakuraba.
Sakuraba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Toyotoku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sakuraba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toyotoku.
Sakuraba misses with a series of wild punches.
Toyotoku scores with a push kick.
Crunch! Toyotoku slams his shin into Sakuraba's torso.
Sakuraba avoids the head kick by Toyotoku.
Sakuraba with the counter takedown but Toyotoku avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Toyotoku.
Toyotoku throws a body kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Toyotoku, right into the meat.
Toyotoku lands a front kick.
Sakuraba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Toyotoku.
Sakuraba fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Toyotoku.
Sakuraba has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Toyotoku.
Sakuraba 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Toyotoku sprawls well. Toyotoku wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sakuraba gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Toyotoku pushes Sakuraba off looking to stand but Sakuraba dives back in and keeps control.
Sakuraba trying to control the action but Toyotoku is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba is trying to work for a kimura but Toyotoku is defending well.
Toyotoku is trying to stand back up but Sakuraba is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sakuraba is looking to take a break and control but Toyotoku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sakuraba is working for a submission of some sort.
Sakuraba is looking to take a break and control but Toyotoku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Toyotoku. No joy for Sakuraba on that attempt.
Toyotoku appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akito Toyotoku showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Toyotoku 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akito Toyotoku!
A victorious Akito Toyotoku thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ashmid Datal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Twister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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134 lbs
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145 lbs
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Cardio machine |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ashmid Datal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshi Twister!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Datal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Twister counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Twister is looking to advance position but Datal won't allow it.
Twister is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Datal!
Twister is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Datal is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yoshi Twister!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between CJ Dozer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Himen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, CJ Dozer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Buster Himen!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Himen gets a clinch.
Dozer letting Himen take a breather here.
Dozer is looking to break free of the clinch but Himen has double underhooks.
Himen blocks an uppercut.
Dozer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dozer tries to circle away but Himen has him pinned against the cage.
The referee calls for Himen to work.
Himen has Dozer pressed against the cage, preventing Dozer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Himen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Himen.
We've been informed that Himen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Himen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dozer misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Himen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dozer tries to work over Himen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dozer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Himen blocks a body shot from Dozer.
Himen stalling the fight.
Dozer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Himen backwards.
Himen lands a shot to the body.
Himen struggles to land a body shot inside as Dozer controls his hands.
Himen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Himen scores with a shot to the side of Dozer's head.
Himen throws a punch but it's blocked by Dozer.
Dozer tries to throw a body punch but Himen avoids it by throwing Dozer back against the cage.
Himen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Himen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dozer.
Dozer is trying to break the clinch but Himen is controlling him.
Dozer struggles to land a body shot inside as Himen controls his hands.
Dozer blocks a body shot from Himen.
A right hand to the body from Himen.
Dozer tries a body shot but Himen blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dozer.
Dozer looking for a takedown.
Dozer can't find room to land a body shot as Himen controls the action.
Himen lands a hook that snaps the head of Dozer backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dozer.
Himen scores with a shoulder strike.
Dozer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Himen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dozer lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Himen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Himen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Himen.
Dozer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dozer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Himen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Dozer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dozer blocks a body shot from Himen.
Dozer is looking to break free of the clinch but Himen has double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Himen - that landed with a thud.
Dozer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dozer swats away the attempt to clinch by Himen.
Buster Himen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Himen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Himen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Himen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dozer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Himen tries to clinch there but Dozer circles away.
Himen wants to clinch but Dozer slips to the side
and Himen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Himen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Himen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Himen lands with a right to the head.
Dozer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Himen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dozer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dozer tries to break free but Himen pushes him back against the cage.
Himen lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dozer.
Dozer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Himen backwards.
Dozer tries a body shot but Himen blocks it.
A short uppercut from Dozer.
Dozer misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Himen breaks from the clinch.
Dozer takes one to the chin there.
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!
Himen pushes Dozer up against the cage in a clinch.
Dozer swings wildly with an uppercut but Himen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dozer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Himen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dozer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dozer tries for a takedown. No joy.
The referee calls for Himen to work.
Himen works on Dozer's body with a couple of short punches.
Himen lands with a light punch inside.
Dozer can't find room to land a body shot as Himen controls the action.
Himen takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Himen.
Himen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Himen lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Himen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dozer throws a jab when Himen was well out of range.
Dozer lands a nice hook to Himen's body. Himen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Himen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Himen throws a right and a left that both miss.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Himen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Himen tries to clinch but Dozer moves out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dozer needs to keep his hands up - Himen had a free shot at his head there.
Dozer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Himen to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like CJ Dozer has been cut.
Himen moves to clinch but Dozer breaks away
and Dozer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dozer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Himen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Himen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dozer.
A big left from Dozer misses.
Himen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dozer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dozer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Himen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dozer counters with a stiff right hand.
Himen tries to clinch up but Dozer circles away and keeps his distance.
Himen tries to move into range but Dozer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Himen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dozer momentarily.
Himen moves in looking to clinch but Dozer pushes him off.
A counter left hand to the body from Dozer misses its target.
Dozer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dozer misses with a wild body shot.
Dozer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dozer throws an overhand right that lands on Himen's shoulder, as Himen tries to avoid the shot.
Himen throws a sloppy head kick and Dozer moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Dozer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Himen moves into the clinch successfully.
Dozer wants to take the fight to the mat but Himen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dozer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dozer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Himen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dozer backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Himen swings wildly with an uppercut but Dozer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Himen prevents the takedown attempt.
Himen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Himen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Himen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Himen lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Himen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dozer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Himen.
Himen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donk. Himen catches Dozer right on the button with a cross.
Himen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
CJ Dozer is winning the standup battle so far.
Dozer works Himen's body with a nice hook.
Himen lands a high kick!
Dozer connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Himen closes the distance but Dozer moves to the side
and Dozer counters with a nice uppercut.
Himen wants to clinch up but Dozer keeps it at a distance.
Himen misses with a head kick.
Himen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dozer lands with an overhand left.
Dozer throws an off balance right hand
and Himen counters with a straight right hand.
Dozer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Himen gets a clinch.
Himen lands a body punch.
Dozer has had enough of the clinch but Himen keeps him there for the moment.
Dozer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dozer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Dozer tries to work over Himen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Himen misses with some punches.
Dozer is trying to trip Himen. He has hold of a leg but Himen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dozer persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Himen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Himen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dozer.
Dozer trying to control but Himen is working from the bottom.
Himen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dozer looking to pass the guard.
Himen is pulling down on Dozer's head. It's preventing any offense from Dozer, at least for the moment.
Himen is trying to control the position but Dozer postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
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 CJ Dozer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on CJ Dozer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Himen with a nice cross.
Himen ducks under a wild hook from Dozer.
Dozer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dozer throws a body punch but Himen moves out of range.
Himen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dozer misses with a straight right.
Himen wants to clinch up but Dozer keeps it at a distance.
Dozer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Himen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Himen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dozer.
Dozer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Himen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dozer sizes up Himen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dozer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dozer keeps the fight on the outside.
Himen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dozer throwing a counter right hand but Himen manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Himen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Himen.
Himen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dozer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Himen after a bit of a struggle.
Himen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the body from Himen misses
and Dozer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Himen thinking.
Himen darts in and clinches Dozer up against the cage.
Dozer misses with a body punch.
Dozer swings wildly with an uppercut but Himen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Himen misses with the head strike.
Dozer misses with a punch to the body.
Dozer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Himen lands with a light punch inside.
Himen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Himen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Himen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dozer backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dozer working aggressively here.
Dozer turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dozer manages to end up in side control.
Dozer throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Himen holding on.
Dozer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Himen, who protects the arm well.
Dozer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dozer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Himen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Himen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dozer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dozer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Himen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Himen seems keen to control Dozer's posture.
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.
Dozer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Himen is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Himen trying to control the position here.
Dozer wants to control from the top but Himen keeps moving.
Himen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dozer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Himen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
CJ Dozer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dozer 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CJ Dozer!
Our winner, CJ Dozer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Guttuierez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Carey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles Carey has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Oscar Guttuierez's chin.
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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
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Oscar Guttuierez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles Carey!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guttuierez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Guttuierez misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Guttuierez misses its intended target.
Oscar Guttuierez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carey moves out of range of the strikes.
Carey's coach down at Victory Gym and Spa was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Carey's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Carey misses the jab.
Carey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Guttuierez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Guttuierez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Guttuierez checks the leg kick nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Guttuierez misses the target.
Guttuierez loads up on a big right hand but Carey slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guttuierez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Guttuierez misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Carey misses its intended target.
Guttuierez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guttuierez connects with a body shot.
Carey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guttuierez.
Carey appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Guttuierez.
Carey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guttuierez.
Carey connects with a right hand. Guttuierez shakes it off.
Carey keeps Guttuierez at a distance using the push kick.
Guttuierez throws a hook to the side of Carey's head but Carey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guttuierez throws a sloppy head kick and Carey moves out of range easily.
Guttuierez misses with a lunging right hand
and Carey counters with an outside leg kick.
Guttuierez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Carey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Carey moves away from the strike by Guttuierez.
Guttuierez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Guttuierez misses.
Carey raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Guttuierez.
Guttuierez lands a jab to the head.
Guttuierez misses with an uppercut
and Carey counters with a solid body kick.
Guttuierez tries a head kick but it misses.
Guttuierez throws a shot from downtown. Carey moves away and avoids it.
Guttuierez misses with a body shot
and Carey counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Carey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Guttuierez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Guttuierez misses with a wild body shot.
Guttuierez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Guttuierez misses with a hook
and Carey counters with a nice low kick that buckles Guttuierez's knee momentarily.
Guttuierez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Carey counters with a good, hard body kick but Guttuierez shrugs it off.
Carey throws a jab when Guttuierez was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Guttuierez both land. Nice combination.
A head kick misses from Carey.
Guttuierez throws an overhand right that lands on Carey's shoulder, as Carey tries to avoid the shot.
Carey scores with a kick to the midsection.
Guttuierez cracks the inside of Carey's front leg.
Guttuierez tries to bum rush Carey with a series of wild strikes but Carey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guttuierez works the jab nicely.
Carey misses with an uppercut.
Guttuierez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Carey counters with a nice kick to the body.
Guttuierez throws a sloppy head kick
and Carey makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Guttuierez really felt that one!
Guttuierez is breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Carey.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guttuierez misses with a wild body shot.
Carey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Carey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guttuierez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Carey.
Carey throws a head kick that misses.
Guttuierez throws a lazy right hand but Carey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carey lands a nice looking body kick.
Guttuierez throws an off balance right hand
and Carey counters with a good low kick that Guttuierez was not able to check.
Whack! Carey lands a heavy head kick that drops Guttuierez. The ref tackles Carey to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Guttuierez was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Charles Carey!
In his post fight interview, Charles Carey started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raul Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Raul Jimenez !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricky Smith!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a one two combo.
Raul Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jimenez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smith's half guard.
Jimenez is controlling the pace.
Smith is in trouble now - Jimenez has advanced to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez lands a heavy elbow.
It looks like Ricky Smith has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jimenez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jimenez with the ground and pound from mount.
Smith is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Jimenez finish him?
Smith takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Jimenez 's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raul Jimenez !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charles Richmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Karl Silva enters the cage!
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles Richmond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Silva !
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva scores with a jab to the body.
Richmond bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Silva misses with a left hand
and Richmond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva blocks a jab.
Richmond swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Richmond throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Richmond scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Richmond is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Richmond misses the jab.
We've been told by Richmond's head coaches at Los Santos that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Richmond has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Richmond.
Richmond swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silva .
Silva with a nice cross.
Charles Richmond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richmond misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Richmond lands a head shot.
Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Richmond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Richmond jabs Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Silva slips under a jab.
Richmond throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
Richmond slips under a jab from Silva .
Richmond swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Richmond misses with a right hand
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Richmond takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from Richmond misses.
Silva scores with a nice right hand.
Silva misses with a jab to the body
and Richmond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Richmond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Richmond.
Richmond is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Silva looks for a takedown but Richmond sprawls well.
Silva swings widly with a right hand
and Richmond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Richmond sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Richmond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Richmond misses with a straight left.
Silva shoots and misses
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Charles Richmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Silva .
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richmond.
A little feinted left hand from Richmond on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Richmond ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva misses with a jab to the body
and Richmond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Richmond swivels and escapes.
Richmond scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Silva .
Silva misses with a shot to the body
enabling Richmond to counter with a crisp jab.
Richmond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva .
Silva connects with a body shot that sends Richmond's belly button to the back.
Richmond misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silva ! But no joy.
Richmond moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Richmond looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Karl Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Richmond lands with a hook. Silva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Silva misses.
Richmond was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Richmond bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richmond moves away from the strike by Silva .
Richmond throws a poor cross that misses
and Richmond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Richmond looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Richmond punishes Silva 's body with a nice straight punch.
Silva misses with a body shot
and Richmond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Richmond is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Richmond is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Richmond's corner calls for a 1-2. Richmond obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Silva is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richmond lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Silva up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Richmond from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Silva 's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Richmond!
Charles Richmond seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mairbek Krylov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mairbek Krylov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mairbek Krylov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jackson Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krylov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Krylov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ramos has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ramos dives in and grabs Krylov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Krylov pushes down on Ramos's head and hops out.
Krylov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ramos wants to clinch.
Krylov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krylov lands a nice looking body shot.
Ramos misses with a takedown attempt - Krylov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos tries for a takedown but Krylov circles away easily
and Krylov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mairbek Krylov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Ramos.
Krylov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ramos shoots and misses
and Krylov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos shoots for a double leg takedown but Krylov sprawls well. He's pushed Ramos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ramos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Krylov tries to avoid it but Ramos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Krylov to the ground. Krylov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Krylov to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramos is rocked!
Ramos doesn't manage to clinch there - Krylov circles away.
Ramos takes one to the chin there.
Ramos is still on wobbly legs! Can Krylov finish him?
Ramos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Krylov scores with a counter punch that sends Ramos to the canvas! Krylov smells blood - he's punishing Ramos with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Ramos has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mairbek Krylov!
A very excited looking Mairbek Krylov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Taisto Anttila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Hartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hartman has chosen Fuel-Metallica as his entrance music. James Hartman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Taisto Anttila!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Hartman!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartman moves in looking to clinch but Anttila pushes him off.
It looked like Anttila wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hartman darts in and clinches Anttila up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hartman has Anttila pressed against the cage, preventing Anttila from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hartman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Hartman.
Hartman slowing the pace effectively.
Hartman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hartman receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartman swings wildly with an uppercut but Anttila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anttila breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartman tries to clinch but Anttila is having none of it.
Hartman doesn't manage to clinch there - Anttila circles away.
Hartman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anttila.
Anttila throws a body shot but no joy.
Hartman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anttila feinted with a counter takedown.
Anttila shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Anttila 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.
Anttila engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Anttila advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anttila tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Anttila taking a breather here.
Anttila is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hartman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anttila looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anttila works to advance to full mount. Hartman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Anttila moves to take his opponent's back.
Anttila has managed to slip his arm under Hartman's chin. This could be all over... yep, Hartman is tapping out! Submission win for Anttila.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Taisto Anttila!
Taisto Anttila retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Taisto Anttila thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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