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ASTRAL.17 TSUNAMI PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Hoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ikuhisa Minowaman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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199 lbs
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194 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryu Hoshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ikuhisa Minowaman!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minowaman fails with a takedown attempt.
Hoshi tries to clinch there but Minowaman circles away.
Hoshi tries to close the distance and clinch but Minowaman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Minowaman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hoshi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hoshi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Minowaman is controlling him well.
Minowaman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hoshi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Minowaman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hoshi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hoshi is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Minowaman shoots in for a takedown but Hoshi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshi doesn't manage to clinch there - Minowaman circles away.
Minowaman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hoshi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Minowaman is controlling him well.
Hoshi trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hoshi stops Minowaman from passing to mount.
Minowaman staying calm.
Minowaman trying to control the action but Hoshi is working from the bottom.
Hoshi wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Minowaman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoshi doesn't manage to clinch there - Minowaman circles away.
Hoshi slaps away a takedown attempt from Minowaman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ryu Hoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ikuhisa Minowaman.
Minowaman shoots in but Hoshi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice sprawl there from Hoshi as Minowaman shoots in.
Minowaman forces Hoshi back against the ropes and clinches.
Minowaman avoiding damage as Hoshi throws knees to the body.
Hoshi looking to throw knees to the head but Minowaman is blocking nicely.
Hoshi prevents the takedown attempt.
Hoshi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hoshi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Minowaman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hoshi gets underhooks to prevent Minowaman's takedown attempt.
Minowaman jumps guard but Hoshi stands there with Minowaman around his waist. Minowaman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Minowaman avoiding damage as Hoshi throws knees to the body.
Hoshi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hoshi misses with a knee strike.
Minowaman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Minowaman is defending well for now.
Hoshi with a knee to the head.
Minowaman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hoshi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Minowaman looks gassed!
Minowaman managing to block the knees to the body from Hoshi.
Hoshi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Minowaman blocks it with crossed arms.
Hoshi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Minowaman pulls guard successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Minowaman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hoshi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hoshi wants to clinch but Minowaman slips to the side
and Minowaman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Minowaman prevents Hoshi from getting back to his feet.
Minowaman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Minowaman throwing strikes from guard but Hoshi blocks nicely.
Hoshi keeping moving, preventing Minowaman from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hoshi pushes Minowaman off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minowaman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoshi is looking to stand up but Minowaman isn't so interested in that idea.
Minowaman looking to pass the guard.
Minowaman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hoshi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hoshi is looking to stand up but Minowaman isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Minowaman 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.
Minowaman won't allow Hoshi to get back to his feet.
Minowaman looking to pass the guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Minowaman wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ikuhisa Minowaman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hoshi tries to clinch
and Minowaman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hoshi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Minowaman blocks it with crossed arms.
Hoshi is pressed up against the ropes. Minowaman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hoshi down to the mat. Hoshi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hoshi tries to clinch but Minowaman moves away
and Minowaman counters by clinching up.
Minowaman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hoshi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Minowaman.
Hoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Minowaman is defending well for now.
Minowaman fails to pull guard.
Ryu Hoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ikuhisa Minowaman.
Minowaman tries for a takedown but Hoshi manages to get underhooks.
Hoshi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hoshi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Minowaman blocks it with crossed arms.
Minowaman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Minowaman is defending well for now.
Minowaman goes for a takedown attempt but Hoshi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ikuhisa Minowaman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoshi drives through and clinches with Minowaman against the ropes.
Hoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Minowaman.
Minowaman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hoshi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hoshi tries a knee to the head but Minowaman blocks it.
Minowaman is breathing heavily.
Hoshi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hoshi trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minowaman managing to block the knees to the body from Hoshi.
Minowaman lands with a short shot to the head.
Minowaman is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Hoshi can't fight it off and eventually Minowaman manages to take the fight to the floor. Hoshi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hoshi pushes Minowaman off and gets back to his feet.
Minowaman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Minowaman counters by moving into the clinch.
Minowaman wants a takedown but no success here.
Minowaman tries to pull guard but Hoshi holds him up against the ropes and eventually Minowaman drops back down to his feet.
Hoshi prevents the takedown attempt.
Hoshi misses with a knee to the head.
Hoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Minowaman.
Hoshi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Minowaman.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hoshi.
Hoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Minowaman is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshi tries to land a knee to the head but Minowaman blocks with his arms.
Minowaman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hoshi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hoshi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Minowaman has Hoshi pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Minowaman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hoshi tumbling to the mat - Minowaman dives into Hoshi's guard.
Minowaman prevents Hoshi from getting back to his feet.
Minowaman is pushing down on Hoshi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hoshi is fighting to maintain full guard but Minowaman has managed to sneak the leg through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minowaman throwing shots but Hoshi is blocking nicely.
Minowaman prevents Hoshi from standing back up.
Minowaman moves nicely into side control.
Hoshi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Minowaman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hoshi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minowaman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hoshi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hoshi is pushing Minowaman's head away, looking to escape. Minowaman manages to hold on to the position though.
Minowaman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hoshi pushes Minowaman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Minowaman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Minowaman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hoshi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hoshi pushes Minowaman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Minowaman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hoshi wants to clinch but Minowaman slips to the side
so Minowaman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minowaman prevents Hoshi from getting back to his feet.
Hoshi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Minowaman.
Minowaman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Minowaman prevents Hoshi from getting back to his feet.
Minowaman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hoshi's head.
Minowaman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Minowaman wants to control from the top but Hoshi keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Minowaman is defended easily by Hoshi.
Minowaman misses with a takedown attempt - Hoshi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hoshi darts in trying to clinch
and Minowaman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Minowaman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ikuhisa Minowaman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Hoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Minowaman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Minowaman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoshi tries to avoid it but Minowaman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoshi to the ground. Hoshi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hoshi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Minowaman counters with a takedown into side control.
Minowaman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Minowaman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hoshi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Minowaman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Minowaman prevents Hoshi from escaping the position.
Minowaman wants to control but Hoshi is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minowaman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Hoshi as Minowaman shoots in.
Hoshi darts in trying to clinch
and Minowaman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ikuhisa Minowaman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hoshi kicks Minowaman off and gets back to his feet.
Hoshi tries to clinch but Minowaman moves away
and Minowaman counters with a single leg into guard. Hoshi didn't expect that.
Hoshi is looking to stand up but Minowaman isn't so interested in that idea.
Minowaman wants to control from the top but Hoshi keeps moving.
Hoshi wants to stand but Minowaman is controlling the position.
Hoshi keeping moving, preventing Minowaman from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Minowaman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hoshi closes the distance but Minowaman moves to the side
and Minowaman counters with a nice double leg 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!
Hoshi tries to kick Minowaman off but Minowaman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Minowaman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hoshi tries to kick Minowaman off but Minowaman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minowaman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hoshi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Minowaman.
Hoshi is trying to stand back up but Minowaman is controlling him
Minowaman is trying to work for a kimura but Hoshi is defending well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Minowaman shoots in looking for a takedown. Hoshi tries to sprawl out of it but Minowaman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Hoshi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryu Hoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ikuhisa Minowaman.
Minowaman tries to clinch up but Hoshi circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hoshi wants to clinch up but Minowaman keeps it at a distance.
Minowaman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoshi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hoshi tries to clinch but Minowaman moves out of range.
Hoshi moves in looking to clinch but Minowaman pushes him off.
Minowaman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hoshi but Hoshi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hoshi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Minowaman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hoshi pushes Minowaman up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Minowaman is defending well for now.
Minowaman dodges an elbow strike from Hoshi.
Minowaman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Minowaman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hoshi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Minowaman blocks it with crossed arms.
Minowaman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ryu Hoshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ikuhisa Minowaman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Minowaman managing to block the knees to the body from Hoshi.
Hoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Minowaman is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ikuhisa Minowaman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Minowaman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ikuhisa Minowaman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Izakawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blade Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batista has chosen Rammstein - Feuer Frei as his entrance music. Johnny Izakawa has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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204 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnny Izakawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Blade Batista!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Izakawa moves in looking to clinch but Batista pushes him off.
Batista looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Batista moves out of range as Izakawa throws a body kick.
Izakawa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Batista defends it nicely.
Blade Batista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batista is trying hard to land a takedown here. Izakawa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Izakawa fails with the takedown.
Batista is looking to clinch but Izakawa is avoiding it.
Batista slaps away a takedown attempt from Izakawa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Izakawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Izakawa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Batista sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Izakawa is looking to clinch.
Izakawa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Batista paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Izakawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batista.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Batista. No joy for Izakawa on that attempt.
Izakawa doesn't manage to clinch there - Batista circles away.
Izakawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Izakawa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Batista napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Izakawa stands up and beckons Batista to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista shoots for a double leg takedown but Izakawa sprawls well. He's pushed Batista's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Izakawa has closed the distance and engaged Batista in a clinch.
Batista stops a takedown attempt from Izakawa.
Batista jumps guard but Izakawa stands there with Batista around his waist. Batista gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Izakawa pulls Batista into guard.
Izakawa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Izakawa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Batista doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Batista manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Izakawa trying to control the position.
Izakawa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista with a nice head shot there.
Izakawa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Batista manages to get himself to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Batista can do anything to dispel that myth.
Izakawa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Batista, up you get!
Izakawa tries to clinch but Batista moves out of range.
Batista looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batista is thwarting Izakawa's attempts to control the position.
Izakawa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Izakawa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Batista is aware though and is defending well.
Batista got a little sloppy there for a moment and Izakawa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Batista has managed to get both his arms back between Izakawa's legs - danger averted.
Batista stays in close to Izakawa's body and controls the position.
Batista trying to control the position from guard on top but Izakawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Batista postures up in Izakawa's guard and throws a big left but Izakawa blocks it.
Izakawa looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Batista is defending well. Izakawa quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Batista has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Izakawa celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Izakawa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tahei Uchido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chong Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uchido's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Final Battle. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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162 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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KO power |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tahei Uchido!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chong Li!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uchido fails with an attempt to clinch.
Li scores with a takedown into Uchido's guard.
Li tries to free his leg and advance position but Uchido is retaining full guard.
Li drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Uchido manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Li has Uchido in his guard.
Li keeping moving, preventing Uchido from controlling successfully.
Li controls Uchido momentarily but Uchido frees himself.
Uchido throws and elbow that misses. Li uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Uchido's guard. Nice move by Li!
Li thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Uchido wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Li trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Li working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Li has a takedown stuffed.
Uchido tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Li paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Li tries to score a power double leg takedown but Uchido sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Li somewhat.
Uchido tried to score with a low kick but Li checks it.
Uchido with a lazy takedown attempt
and Li counters with a shoot takedown. Uchido fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uchido keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Li stands and throws Uchido's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Li working the strikes but Uchido uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Uchido is trying to get back to full guard.
Uchido is trying to stand up here but Li is controlling him well.
Li is looking for a kimura here.
Li is working for a kimura but Uchido is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li 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.
Li looks gassed!
Li is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Li wants to work for an arm triangle but Uchido is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Li is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Uchido is just riding it out for now. Li eventually gives up the hold.
Li is looking for a kimura but Uchido is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Li to get the leverage.
Uchido pushes Li off looking to stand but Li dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Uchido is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chong Li dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Uchido leaves Li with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Uchido misses with a body kick.
Li shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Uchido pinned against the cage. Uchido gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Uchido is looking to clinch.
Uchido stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Uchido wants it to stay on the feet.
Tahei Uchido has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chong Li.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li has his takedown stuffed
and Uchido counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Uchido stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Uchido with that takedown attempt.
Li is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li swats away the attempt to clinch by Uchido.
The fight stays on the outside here - Uchido looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Li shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Li.
Nice sprawl there from Uchido as Li shoots in.
Uchido with a lazy takedown attempt
and Li decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Uchido's guard.
Li 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uchido wants to get back to his feet but Li is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Li postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Uchido is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Li, into his guard.
Uchido in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Uchido wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Li lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Uchido!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Uchido is surviving well by controlling Li's body position as best he can.
Uchido tries to reverse the position but Li maintains control.
Li with shots to the head and body - Uchido looks very uncomfortable down there.
Uchido is looking to improve his position but Li isn't that keen on the idea.
Li looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li punishing his opponent with strikes.
Uchido wants to try and get back to his feet.
Chong Li has got the better of the ground game so far.
Li trying to control but Uchido is having none of it.
Uchido defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Li.
Li controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chong Li showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Uchido's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Li.
Li feints and as Uchido raises his hands in defense, Li changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Li postures up in Uchido's guard and throws a big left but Uchido blocks it.
Uchido trying to keep a closed guard but Li is proving a slippery customer.
Li drops back looking for a leg! Uchido is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Uchido manages to kick Li off! Li jumps back into Uchido's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Li tries to free his leg and advance position but Uchido is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Li preventing the sweep.
Li forces his way into half guard.
Li scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Uchido is looking to escape.
Uchido is trying to escape back to his feet but Li uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Li tries for a kimura but Uchido is defending well.
Uchido tries to escape but Li is in control.
Li wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Uchido, who protects the arm well.
Li throws a strike aimed at the side of Uchido's head but Uchido avoids it well.
Li prevents Uchido from escaping the position.
Li has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li is working for a guillotine from mount but Uchido frees his head quite easily.
Li has hold of Uchido's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Uchido manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Uchido working to try and regain half guard.
Li looking for a guillotine from mount but Uchido is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uchido tries to lock up and control but Li gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tahei Uchido has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Li has hold of Uchido's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Uchido manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Uchido is trying to escape the mount.
Li throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Uchido is squirming around, avoiding Li's attempts to control the action.
Chong Li is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Li controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chong Li comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Li winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chong Li!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tiagong Akyat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akyat's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Crank That. Mendez has chosen Big Pun-Dream Shatterer as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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180 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tiagong Akyat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Edward Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez gets caught flat footed, as Akyat shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mendez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Akyat thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Akyat drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Akyat jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mendez looking for a guillotine here but Akyat defends easily.
Akyat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mendez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Akyat has managed to get both his arms back between Mendez's legs - danger averted.
Akyat pushes down on Mendez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Akyat is working for a submission of some sort.
Akyat prevents Mendez from improving his position.
Mendez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akyat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mendez looking for submissions off his back.
Mendez looks gassed!
Akyat is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mendez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Akyat is pressing down on Mendez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mendez is holding on for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mendez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Akyat pulls his head out easily.
Akyat maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mendez could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Akyat has cracked it and Mendez is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Akyat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tiagong Akyat!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Naruto Uzamaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uriel Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naruto Uzamaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Uriel Angel!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzamaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Uzamaki.
Angel fails with a takedown attempt.
Uzamaki slaps away a takedown attempt from Angel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Uzamaki lands a big head kick that sends Angel tumbling to the mat! Uzamaki takes a step backwards and waves Angel back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Angel is rocked!
It looks like Uriel Angel has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Look low, kick high! Uzamaki uses the oldest trick in the book to send Angel tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Uzamaki is absolutely delighted - when Angel wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Naruto Uzamaki!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Astro Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Quixote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quixote comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pantera - Domination kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Astro Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Don Quixote!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Quixote sprawls well. Quixote wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boy gets slowly back to his feet.
Quixote shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Quixote 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.
Quixote thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boy's head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy wants to get back to his feet.
Quixote is looking to advance position but Boy won't allow it.
Quixote works his way into side control.
Quixote swings around for an armbar but Boy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Quixote's guard.
Boy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Quixote manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boy manages to get himself to full guard.
Boy keeping moving, preventing Quixote from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy has a closed guard, preventing Quixote from standing up.
Quixote stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Quixote trying to control the position from guard on top but Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boy pushes Quixote off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Quixote is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Quixote is trying to get back to half guard.
Quixote wants to control but Boy postures up.
Quixote manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Boy is staying active underneath Quixote, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Quixote is looking for a kimura but Boy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Quixote to get the leverage.
Quixote looks gassed!
Boy makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Boy fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Quixote throws a series of punches but Boy moves out of range.
Boy dodges the punch combination from Quixote.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quixote wants to clinch up but Boy keeps it at a distance.
Boy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Boy showed some decent athleticism there.
Boy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Quixote with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boy lands with a punch from half guard.
Quixote keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Quixote tries to get to full guard but Boy has control of the leg.
Boy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boy lands strikes from half guard.
Boy is trying to control the action in half guard but Quixote is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Quixote wants to improve his position but Boy is controlling well.
Boy tries to stand and escape but Quixote is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Astro Boy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Quixote drives through with a takedown into guard.
Quixote has gone for a leg lock! Boy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Quixote's guard.
Boy scoring with some ground and pound.
Quixote is trying to keep Boy in close.
Boy stops Quixote from standing up.
Boy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boy stands up over Quixote, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boy connects with a couple of short punches.
Quixote avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Quixote is breathing heavily.
Boy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Quixote closes the distance and clinches up with Boy, looking for a takedown. Quixote pushes Boy against the ropes but Boy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Quixote shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Boy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy keeping full guard, as Quixote tries to pass.
Boy wants to stand up but Quixote is controlling him.
Quixote postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Boy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Quixote, into his guard.
Boy working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boy lands a couple of elbows.
Boy gets to his feet - Quixote follows without any prompting.
Boy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Quixote avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Quixote is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boy throws a big right hand that misses.
Quixote working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boy.
Boy preventing the sweep.
Quixote is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Quixote has momentary wrist control but Boy slips an elbow through the middle.
Boy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Quixote is proving hard to escape from.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Boy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Quixote counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Quixote.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Astro Boy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quixote breaks the clinch.
Boy shoots and misses
and Quixote counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Boy!
Quixote working for a submission but Boy is keeping him at bay.
Boy wants to try and get back to his feet.
Quixote looking to control but Boy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Astro Boy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quixote misses with a head shot.
Boy wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Quixote.
Boy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boy tries to get out of the position.
Quixote swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Boy is now in Quixote's guard. A big mistake from Quixote there, giving up the dominant position!
Boy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Don Quixote will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Quixote shoots in for a double leg but Boy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Quixote tries to buck Boy off but Boy is having none of it.
Boy working the ground and pound.
Quixote wants to control but Boy postures up.
Boy in side control lands a decent elbow.
Quixote is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Boy working away.
Boy scoring with punches and elbows.
Quixote taking a bit of punishment here - Boy scoring with strikes.
Boy working the ground and pound from side control.
Boy trying to control the action but Quixote is working from the bottom.
Boy grinds an elbow into Quixote's temple.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Boy throws a strike aimed at the side of Quixote's head but Quixote avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Boy throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Boy lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Quixote's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Quixote sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Quixote regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Boy.
Boy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Quixote seems keen to control Boy's posture.
Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Quixote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Quixote is on top in guard.
Quixote prevents Boy from getting back to his feet.
Quixote wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving.
Quixote wants to stand and escape but instead Boy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Boy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Quixote's head.
Boy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quixote controls Boy momentarily but Boy frees himself.
Quixote looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boy is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boy misses with a takedown
and Quixote counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Quixote.
Quixote drops back looking for a leg! Boy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boy manages to kick Quixote off! Quixote jumps back into Boy's guard.
Quixote is pushing down on Boy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boy is fighting to maintain full guard but Quixote has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quixote passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Boy!
Quixote throwing strikes but Boy bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Boy can't keep his opponent in guard - Quixote advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Quixote is looking to advance position but Boy won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Don Quixote.
I think Quixote 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Quixote!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kida Masaomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Swift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masaomi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Complication - ROOKiEZ is PUNK'D. The crowd seem to be enjoying Swift's choice of entrance music: This Fire Burns by Killswitch Engage. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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175 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kida Masaomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nathan Swift!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masaomi checks the leg kick.
A nice combination there by Swift.
It looks like Kida Masaomi has been cut.
Masaomi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Swift as he avoids it easily.
Swift lands with a nice body punch.
Swift connects with a good right hand that stumbles Masaomi. Masaomi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Masaomi is rocked!
Masaomi misses with a takedown attempt - Swift sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Masaomi checks a low kick from Swift.
An inside leg kick from Swift misses.
Swift misses with a wild combination.
Swift tries to bum rush Masaomi with a series of wild strikes but Masaomi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Swift throws a head kick that misses.
Masaomi misses with a takedown attempt - Swift sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kida Masaomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masaomi avoids the head kick by Swift.
A good leg kick by Swift.
Masaomi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Swift throws a solid leg kick but Masaomi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swift.
Masaomi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Swift sprawls well. Swift wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Masaomi gets slowly back to his feet.
A clash of legs there as Masaomi blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masaomi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Masaomi needs to keep his hands up - Swift had a free shot at his head there.
Masaomi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Masaomi wants to pass the guard but Swift is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Masaomi seems to be working for a kimura but Swift defends the submission attempt.
Masaomi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Swift defending well though.
Masaomi 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.
Swift is trying to maintain the position but Masaomi is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masaomi is working for a kimura but Swift is defending it quite comfortably.
Masaomi is thwarting Swift's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Swift pivots, looking for a leg kick but Masaomi is out of range and Swift settles back down.
Kida Masaomi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masaomi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swift scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Masaomi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Swift was covering up waiting for the punch and Masaomi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Swift keeping moving, preventing Masaomi from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masaomi passes Swift's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Swift is doing well to control the position and prevent Masaomi from advancing to side control.
Swift is defending against the submission attempts here by Masaomi.
Swift trying to control here.
Masaomi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Swift tries to roll over but Masaomi keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Masaomi is looking for a kimura but Swift is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Masaomi to get the leverage.
Swift is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Swift uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masaomi.
Masaomi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Swift is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Masaomi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Masaomi's back!
Masaomi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Swift's guard. Nice work there by Masaomi.
Masaomi postures up in Swift's guard and throws a big left but Swift blocks it.
Masaomi trying to control the position from guard on top but Swift is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masaomi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swift swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masaomi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Swift is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Swift has escaped and now he's on top!
Masaomi is working an open guard so Swift takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Swift dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kida Masaomi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Swift throws a series of punches but Masaomi avoids them all with ease.
Swift throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Swift fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nathan Swift is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left and a right from Swift both land. Nice combination.
Swift misses with a body kick.
Masaomi misses the shot to the body.
Swift moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kida Masaomi's cut is getting worse.
Masaomi shoots in for a double leg but Swift sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Masaomi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Swift tries to avoid it but Masaomi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Swift to the ground. Swift escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Swift fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swift works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oh Masaomi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Swift throws a leg kick that misses.
Masaomi seems to have got his legs back now.
Masaomi moves out of range of the body kick from Swift.
Swift throws a series of punches but Masaomi moves out of range.
Swift stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kida Masaomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swift misses the shot to the body.
Masaomi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Swift pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masaomi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Swift tries to avoid it but Masaomi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Swift to the ground. Swift escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Swift scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No joy there for Swift, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Masaomi tries to move into range but Swift moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Swift looks to score with a jab to the body but Masaomi is just out of range.
Masaomi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swift as he jumps to the side.
Swift misses with a wild body shot.
Masaomi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Swift misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swift misses with a body kick.
Swift stuffs the takedown attempt from Masaomi. Masaomi gets slowly back to his feet.
Nathan Swift is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masaomi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Swift just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masaomi shoots in and bounces Swift off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Masaomi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Swift is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Swift has escaped and now he's on top!
Swift tries to free his leg and advance position but Masaomi is retaining full guard.
Masaomi 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.
Swift pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Masaomi is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Masaomi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masaomi has control of Swift's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Swift regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swift is looking to improve his position but Masaomi isn't that keen on the idea.
Swift wants to hold on but Masaomi pushes him away.
Masaomi punching from mount but Swift doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Swift is trying to escape the mount.
Swift defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Masaomi.
Masaomi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Swift is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Swift and Masaomi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Swift struggling a bit here.
Swift is looking for a sweep.
Masaomi working away.
Masaomi works to advance to full mount. Swift defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Swift is in all sorts of trouble here.
Masaomi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Masaomi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Swift has worked his arm free - good work by Swift!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swift wants to control but Masaomi postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Swift showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kida Masaomi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Swift connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Swift closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kida Masaomi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Swift slaps away a takedown attempt from Masaomi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Masaomi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Swift tries to avoid it but Masaomi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Swift to the ground. Swift escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Swift changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Swift throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masaomi.
Masaomi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kida Masaomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Swift, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swift thuds a left hand into Masaomi's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swift lands a left and a right that send Masaomi crashing to the mat, dazed. Swift thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Swift throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Masaomi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Swift walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Masaomi drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Swift swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Masaomi's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Swift!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Demaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dwight Demaine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gabriel Flores!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demaine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Flores on the side of the head.
Demaine throws a body punch but Flores moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Demaine!
It looks like Gabriel Flores has been cut.
Demaine swinging wildly here.
Demaine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flores avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Flores steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Demaine.
A swing and a miss from Demaine.
Flores takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dwight Demaine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demaine listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Demaine connects with a good right hand that stumbles Flores. Flores circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Flores slips a jab from Demaine.
Flores tries to close the distance and clinch up but Demaine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Demaine blocks a head kick by Flores.
Demaine throws a hook but Flores blocks it.
Demaine misses with an uppercut. Flores saw that one coming.
Demaine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flores manages to avoid it.
Flores takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demaine dips to his left and cracks Flores with an uppercut!
Demaine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Flores stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Flores has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Flores there as he acknowledges the shot.
Demaine jabs at Flores's body.
Flores looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demaine misses with a double jab.
Demaine lands with a straight right. Flores didn't see that one coming.
Nice cross by Demaine.
Demaine connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Flores is rocked!
Flores loses concentration momentarily and Demaine pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Flores crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Demaine finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dwight Demaine!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thiago de Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lamont Strothers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). de Souza comes to the ring accompanied by Dry County. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thiago de Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lamont Strothers!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strothers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from de Souza.
Strothers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Strothers clinches.
Strothers tries to pull guard but de Souza holds him up against the ropes and eventually Strothers drops back down to his feet.
Strothers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
de Souza swings wildly with an uppercut but Strothers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strothers takes a shot to the head.
Strothers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. de Souza avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Strothers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
de Souza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strothers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Strothers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. de Souza fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thiago de Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lamont Strothers.
Strothers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
de Souza tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Strothers counters with a nice double leg into guard.
de Souza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Strothers looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strothers throwing strikes but missing.
de Souza trying to keep a closed guard but Strothers is proving a slippery customer.
Strothers looking to pass the guard.
Strothers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
de Souza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A punch combination from Strothers misses.
de Souza throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
de Souza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Strothers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Strothers throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for de Souza because Strothers loaded up on that one.
de Souza is working to get back to half guard.
de Souza takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Strothers punching from mount but de Souza doing a good job of avoiding damage.
de Souza is looking to improve his position but Strothers isn't that keen on the idea.
Strothers misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
de Souza tries to hold on but Strothers postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strothers goes for an armbar but de Souza turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from de Souza.
de Souza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Strothers is trying to get back to half guard.
Strothers looks to move to half guard but instead de Souza has passed into mount! Damn!
Strothers gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
de Souza wants to control but Strothers is keeping him busy.
Strothers tries to roll over but de Souza keeps him under control.
de Souza content to control rather than advance.
de Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strothers keeps working.
Strothers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Strothers is looking to control de Souza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Strothers avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamont Strothers dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
de Souza tries to clinch up but Strothers circles away and keeps his distance.
Strothers cracks de Souza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
de Souza misses with a wild combination.
Strothers swats away the attempt to clinch by de Souza.
de Souza clinches up with Strothers and pushes him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strothers takes a knee to the side of the body.
de Souza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knees to the body from de Souza.
de Souza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strothers's elbow.
Strothers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short left from de Souza.
de Souza keeps control of Strothers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Strothers gets control of de Souza's arms and successfully pulls guard. Strothers will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strothers trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Strothers throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
de Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strothers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
de Souza has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
de Souza postures up.
Strothers looking for submissions from the bottom but instead de Souza passes into side control.
de Souza content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Strothers regains half guard there - taking advantage of de Souza's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Strothers is not content to let de Souza control the position.
Strothers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but de Souza pulls his head out easily.
de Souza prevents Strothers from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
de Souza is taking a breather. Strothers says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Strothers tries to roll over but de Souza keeps him under control.
de Souza controlling the pace.
Strothers gets full guard.
Strothers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
de Souza stopping the sweep attempt from Strothers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Strothers trying to keep a closed guard but de Souza is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Strothers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strothers has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but de Souza has passed into side control.
de Souza trying to control the position but Strothers is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strothers trying to remain calm as de Souza controls from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago de Souza dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
de Souza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
de Souza misses with a two punch combination.
Strothers throws a sloppy head kick and de Souza moves out of range easily.
de Souza swings for the body but Strothers moves out of range.
Strothers lands a slapping body shot.
Strothers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strothers wants to slow de Souza down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Strothers.
Strothers throwing shots but missing, from side control.
de Souza can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strothers working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
de Souza struggling a bit here.
Strothers works to advance to full mount. de Souza defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
de Souza is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Strothers moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, de Souza has worked his arm free - good work by de Souza!
Strothers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Strothers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Strothers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strothers has knee on belly momentarily but de Souza bucks him off and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strothers thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing de Souza to regain full guard.
Strothers looking to pass the guard.
de Souza working a defensive guard here.
Strothers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Strothers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. de Souza is keeping the position for now.
Strothers trying to control the position from guard on top but de Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strothers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
de Souza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
de Souza moves into the clinch successfully.
de Souza swings wildly with an uppercut but Strothers uses good head movement to avoid it.
de Souza misses with a punch to the body.
de Souza throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for de Souza.
Strothers jumps guard and drags de Souza to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
de Souza trying to control but Strothers is working from the bottom.
de Souza stopping the sweep attempt from Strothers.
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.
Strothers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Strothers is on top in guard.
Strothers thows a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
de Souza has Strothers pulled in close to control his posture.
Strothers thows a big elbow that misses.
de Souza is pulling down on Strothers's head. It's preventing any offense from Strothers, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lamont Strothers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Strothers 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamont Strothers!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hendo Janari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnett comes to the ring accompanied by Alaj volim kad je pomalena. Janari has chosen Airbourne - Let's Ride as his entrance music. Hendo Janari will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mirko Barnett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hendo Janari!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janari chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnett can pounce on him.
Janari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Janari shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barnett napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Janari is looking to take a break and control but Barnett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnett is looking for a sweep.
Janari working the ground and pound but Barnett is defending the strikes.
Janari trying to control the position but Barnett is working away.
Janari looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Barnett is avoiding damage well.
Barnett struggling a bit here.
Barnett dodges the ground and pound from Janari.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Janari scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Mirko Barnett has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Janari throws a nice looking combination but Barnett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Janari throws out a loose jab but Barnett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnett moves in looking to clinch but Janari pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett cracks Janari with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barnett throws the left hand but Janari avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Janari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Janari misses with an uppercut.
Barnett cracks Janari with an open hand slap.
It looks like Hendo Janari has been cut.
Janari tries to bum rush Barnett with a series of wild strikes but Barnett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Janari looks gassed!
Janari walks into a left hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnett lands a left hand.
Janari manages to break the clinch.
Barnett cracks Janari with an open hand slap.
Janari moves out of range of the body kick from Barnett.
Janari throws a series of punches but Barnett avoids them all with ease.
Janari on the wrong end of a nice jab.
No luck for Janari with that takedown attempt.
Barnett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barnett cracks the inside of Janari's front leg.
Barnett throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Barnett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barnett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Barnett as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Barnett.
Janari tries for a takedown but Barnett manages to get underhooks.
Barnett working Janari over with knees to the body.
Barnett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barnett crunches a lovely knee into Janari's ribcage.
Barnett struggles to land a body shot inside as Janari controls his hands.
Barnett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Barnett lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Barnett fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Barnett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barnett throws a punch but it's blocked by Janari.
Barnett stalls.
Barnett is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janari has Barnett pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Barnett manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mirko Barnett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hendo Janari.
Barnett misses with a punch to the body.
Barnett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barnett throws a hook but Janari avoids it easily.
A big right from Janari misses.
Good leg kick by Barnett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barnett lands a head kick. Janari smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Janari fails with the takedown.
Barnett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barnett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barnett is trying to maintain a safe position but Janari gets an underhook and turns Barnett into the ropes.
Barnett digs a right hand into Janari's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Janari's gas tank.
Barnett lands with a light punch inside.
Barnett connects with a knee to the head.
Barnett lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barnett stalls.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barnett.
A shot in the inside from Barnett.
A hook to the body from Barnett.
Barnett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Janari avoids it.
Janari looking for a takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Barnett tries to work over Janari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barnett misses with some punches.
Barnett misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Janari can't break the clinch.
Barnett lands with a left to the head.
Barnett tries to land knees in the clinch but Janari avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Barnett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Barnett dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Janari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnett.
Barnett jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Janari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Janari misses with a two punch combination.
Barnett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnett misses with a combination
and Janari counters with a three punch combo that has Barnett backing up. Barnett nods at Janari to acknowledge the strikes.
Barnett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Janari's sensitive parts.
Hendo Janari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnett just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnett bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Barnett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barnett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barnett lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnett is looking to clinch.
Barnett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barnett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Barnett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Janari on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnett. Barnett obviously looking to wear him down.
Barnett scores with a push kick.
Mirko Barnett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett misses with a few strikes there.
Janari on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barnett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barnett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Barnett.
Barnett scores with a leg kick.
Barnett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Janari can do to turn this around?
Janari throws a right and a left that Barnett avoids nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barnett.
Nice uppercut there from Barnett.
Janari throws a lazy right hand but Barnett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Janari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Janari doesn't seem bothered though.
Barnett throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mirko Barnett is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnett scores with a nice body kick.
Barnett lands with a slapping head kick.
Barnett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnett throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Janari.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Barnett drives through and clinches with Janari against the ropes.
Janari is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Janari's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnett working aggressively here.
Barnett stops a takedown attempt from Janari.
Barnett misses with a knee strike.
Barnett lands with a right to the head.
Barnett misses with a punch to the body.
Janari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnett misses with a punch to the body.
Barnett has Janari pressed against the ropes, preventing Janari from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Janari prevents a body shot from Barnett.
Janari prevents a body shot from Barnett.
Barnett lands a shot to the body.
Barnett breaks the clinch.
Janari closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barnett did well to prevent Janari getting side control.
Barnett gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janari loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Janari accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Janari postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Janari postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Janari's guard.
Janari has a closed guard, preventing Barnett from standing up.
Barnett trying to control but Janari is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Janari is adopting a defensive guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Janari is trying to control the position but Barnett postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Barnett dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Barnett misses with a double jab.
Janari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barnett lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Janari takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barnett drops Janari with a beautiful combination! Janari stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Barnett is looking for the KO!
Janari is rocked!
Janari is holding his hands too far apart here. Barnett throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Janari is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mirko Barnett!
Mirko Barnett retains his super heavyweight title!
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hype
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FIGHT
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