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ASTRAL.18 SAKKI PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Komatsu Akiaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey The Lion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akiaki comes into the arena with Enter the Dragon blaring out of the sound system. Joey The Lion is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Brawler
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Komatsu Akiaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joey The Lion!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akiaki throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Lion looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
The Lion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akiaki. Akiaki obviously looking to wear him down.
Akiaki scoring well with a low kick there.
The Lion takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akiaki connects with a solid leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Akiaki, right into the meat.
Akiaki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Komatsu Akiaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Akiaki.
Akiaki lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Lion's sensitive parts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akiaki.
Akiaki connects with a solid leg kick.
Akiaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Akiaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akiaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Akiaki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Akiaki.
The Lion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akiaki.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Akiaki, right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Akiaki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
An inside leg kick lands from Akiaki.
The Lion takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akiaki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akiaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Akiaki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Lion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akiaki.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akiaki.
Good leg kick by Akiaki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Akiaki cracks the inside of The Lion's front leg.
Akiaki thumps The Lion with a low kick.
Akiaki thumps The Lion with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Akiaki.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Akiaki.
Akiaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Akiaki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Akiaki is looking to slow The Lion down with leg kicks.
Komatsu Akiaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akiaki.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akiaki.
An inside leg kick lands from Akiaki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Lion takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Akiaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akiaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Lion. That did some damage!
Akiaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akiaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akiaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akiaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akiaki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Lion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The Lion takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Lion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akiaki. Akiaki obviously looking to wear him down.
Akiaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akiaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Lion takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akiaki is looking to slow The Lion down with leg kicks.
Akiaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Lion. That did some damage!
Akiaki feints and then cracks The Lion's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Lion down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Akiaki, right into the meat.
Akiaki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Akiaki.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akiaki.
Akiaki feints and then cracks The Lion's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Lion down.
Akiaki cracks the inside of The Lion's front leg.
Akiaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
The Lion takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Akiaki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Lion.
The Lion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akiaki.
Akiaki scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akiaki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiaki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akiaki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The Lion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akiaki. Akiaki obviously looking to wear him down.
Akiaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akiaki.
Akiaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Akiaki.
An inside leg kick lands from Akiaki.
Akiaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akiaki is looking to slow The Lion down with leg kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akiaki.
The Lion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akiaki. Akiaki obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akiaki.
Akiaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akiaki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Lion.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Akiaki.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akiaki.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akiaki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akiaki lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Lion's sensitive parts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akiaki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akiaki.
The Lion's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Akiaki.
The Lion tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Akiaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Akiaki.
A good leg kick by Akiaki.
Akiaki feints and then cracks The Lion's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Lion down.
Akiaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akiaki is looking to slow The Lion down with leg kicks.
Akiaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Akiaki.
The Lion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akiaki. Akiaki obviously looking to wear him down.
Akiaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akiaki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Lion's calf.
Akiaki cracks the inside of The Lion's front leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Akiaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Lion. That did some damage!
Akiaki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Akiaki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Akiaki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akiaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Komatsu Akiaki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Akiaki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akiaki.
Akiaki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akiaki scoring well with a low kick there.
Akiaki throws a leg kick which misses The Lion's front leg but catches the back leg as The Lion tries to avoid it.
Akiaki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Lion.
Akiaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akiaki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Lion.
Akiaki connects with a solid leg kick.
Akiaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akiaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Lion can do to turn this around?
Akiaki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akiaki.
Akiaki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akiaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akiaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The Lion is breathing heavily.
Akiaki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akiaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
The Lion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akiaki. Akiaki obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akiaki.
A good leg kick by Akiaki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiaki lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Lion's sensitive parts.
Akiaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akiaki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akiaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akiaki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akiaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Lion. That did some damage!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Akiaki, right into the meat.
Akiaki lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Lion's sensitive parts.
Akiaki cracks the inside of The Lion's front leg.
The Lion chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akiaki can pounce on him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Akiaki, right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Akiaki.
The Lion chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akiaki can pounce on him.
Akiaki is looking to slow The Lion down with leg kicks.
Akiaki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akiaki throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Lion tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Akiaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The Lion tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Lion takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiaki lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Lion's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akiaki scoring well with a low kick there.
Akiaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Lion. That did some damage!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Akiaki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but The Lion might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Akiaki has got the better of the exchanges.
An inside leg kick lands from Akiaki.
Akiaki thumps The Lion with a low kick.
Akiaki thumps The Lion with a low kick.
The Lion takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akiaki.
Akiaki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Lion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akiaki. Akiaki obviously looking to wear him down.
Akiaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akiaki scoring well with a low kick there.
Akiaki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akiaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akiaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Lion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akiaki.
Akiaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akiaki throws a leg kick which misses The Lion's front leg but catches the back leg as The Lion tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiaki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Lion.
Akiaki scoring well with a low kick there.
Akiaki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Lion's calf.
Akiaki feints and then cracks The Lion's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Lion down.
Akiaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Lion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akiaki.
Akiaki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Lion's calf.
The Lion tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Lion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akiaki.
Akiaki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akiaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Akiaki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Akiaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Lion chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akiaki can pounce on him.
Joey The Lion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akiaki lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Lion's sensitive parts.
Akiaki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Akiaki.
Akiaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akiaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiaki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Akiaki working away.
Akiaki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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.
Akiaki has worked his way into a potential kimura here. The Lion is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Akiaki yanks on the arm and The Lion is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Akiaki.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Komatsu Akiaki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Antorio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Sergio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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203 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Enjoys gardening |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anton Antorio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paulo Sergio!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sergio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Antorio is fending him off so far but Sergio persists. Nope, Antorio circles away and we're back to standing.
Sergio looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Antorio keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sergio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Antorio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sergio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Antorio on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Antorio tries to get out of the position.
Sergio is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergio wants to stand but Antorio is controlling his posture from full guard.
Antorio is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sergio wants to pass the guard but Antorio is keeping the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Antorio scores a takedown into full mount!
Antorio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sergio on the ground.
Antorio connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Antorio landing shots from mount.
Sergio is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Antorio landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Antorio! Sergio is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anton Antorio!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tokahuro Nagabushi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Sukato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tokahuro Nagabushi had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tokahuro Nagabushi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mario Sukato!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagabushi dips to his left and cracks Sukato with an uppercut!
Nagabushi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sukato slips a jab and a cross from Nagabushi.
Sukato shoots in but Nagabushi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nagabushi works over Sukato's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Mario Sukato has been cut.
No joy there for Nagabushi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sukato dodges the punch combination from Nagabushi.
Sukato fails with a takedown attempt.
Nagabushi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagabushi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sukato.
Tokahuro Nagabushi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Sukato.
Sukato avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nagabushi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nagabushi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nagabushi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sukato misses with a takedown attempt - Nagabushi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nagabushi connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sukato shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nagabushi pinned against the cage. Nagabushi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sukato has a takedown stuffed.
Nagabushi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagabushi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sukato shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nagabushi pinned against the cage. Nagabushi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sukato slips a jab and a cross from Nagabushi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagabushi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nagabushi throws a nice looking combination but Sukato bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nagabushi throws a series of punches but Sukato moves out of range.
Nagabushi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nagabushi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That has opened up Mario Sukato's cut even more.
Nagabushi throws a right hand that Sukato ducks under and follows up with a left that Sukato also avoids with ease.
Sukato shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nagabushi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sukato is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nagabushi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger 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.
Nagabushi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sukato should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sukato is looking to take a break and control but Nagabushi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sukato goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nagabushi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sukato's guard! Nice work there by Nagabushi!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nagabushi postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tokahuro Nagabushi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Sukato's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Nagabushi throws a right hand that Sukato ducks under and follows up with a left that Sukato also avoids with ease.
Sukato shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nagabushi sprawls well. Nagabushi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sukato gets slowly back to his feet.
Nagabushi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sukato.
Tokahuro Nagabushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagabushi fails to land with a series of punches.
Nagabushi swinging wildly here.
Nagabushi throws a series of punches but Sukato moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagabushi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nagabushi throws a nice looking combination but Sukato bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tokahuro Nagabushi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sukato misses with a body shot
and Nagabushi counters with a one-two to the body.
Nagabushi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nagabushi stuffs the takedown.
Tokahuro Nagabushi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Sukato.
Sukato fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Nagabushi does no damage.
Sukato fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Nagabushi as he connects with a hook.
Nagabushi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The cut above Mario Sukato's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nagabushi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sukato on the side of the head.
Nagabushi misses with a head kick.
Sukato gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sukato working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sukato is breathing heavily.
Sukato tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sukato tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sukato is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sukato is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nagabushi has escaped the position, nice work there.
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.
Nagabushi is trying to buck Sukato off.
Sukato trying to control the position but Nagabushi is working away.
Nagabushi is trying to buck Sukato off.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Nagabushi as Sukato shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tokahuro Nagabushi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mario Sukato's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sukato gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sukato shoots in for a takedown but Nagabushi shows good takedown defense.
No joy there for Nagabushi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sukato drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sukato tries for a kimura but Nagabushi is defending well.
Nagabushi prevents Sukato from improving position.
Sukato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sukato goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nagabushi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sukato's guard! Nice work there by Nagabushi!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukato working for a triangle but Nagabushi defends it easily.
Sukato controls Nagabushi momentarily but Nagabushi frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sukato wants to control the position but Nagabushi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Nagabushi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sukato actively working from the bottom here.
Sukato trying to control but Nagabushi postures up.
Sukato actively working from the bottom here.
Nagabushi wants to stand up but Sukato is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sukato is looking to get back to full guard here but Nagabushi has managed to pass to side control instead.
Sukato tries to reverse the position but Nagabushi maintains control.
Nagabushi wants to get back to his feet but Sukato is holding on tight.
Sukato can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sukato tries to hold on but Nagabushi postures up.
Sukato slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
It looks like Nagabushi is going to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nagabushi escapes and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tokahuro Nagabushi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nagabushi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Tokahuro Nagabushi!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Tokahuro Nagabushi!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Tokahuro Nagabushi!
Tokahuro Nagabushi wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michele Mancinelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Reaper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mancinelli comes to the ring accompanied by Lookin' Out My Backdoor. 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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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michele Mancinelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mancinelli moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mancinelli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reaper on the side of the head.
Reaper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reaper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mancinelli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reaper lands a glancing blow to the side of Mancinelli's head.
Mancinelli tries to clinch there but Reaper circles away.
Mancinelli defending well as Reaper loads up on a big left hand.
Reaper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mancinelli throws a series of punches but Reaper avoids them all with ease.
Mancinelli tries to clinch there but Reaper circles away.
Mancinelli lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mancinelli drives through and clinches with Reaper against the ropes.
Reaper trying to stall but Mancinelli improves his position.
Mancinelli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reaper backwards.
Mancinelli crunches a lovely knee into Reaper's ribcage.
A short right from Mancinelli.
Reaper looking for a takedown.
Mancinelli unloads a knee to the mid-section. Reaper lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mancinelli lands a right hand.
Reaper can't get the takedown.
Reaper looks gassed!
Mancinelli working Reaper over with knees to the body.
Mancinelli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mancinelli creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reaper's defenses.
Mancinelli gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mancinelli lands a body shot.
Mancinelli lands a nice shot to the body.
Mancinelli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Mancinelli.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mancinelli.
A short left from Mancinelli.
Mancinelli with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Mancinelli.
Mancinelli lands a body punch.
Mancinelli lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mancinelli.
A short right from Mancinelli.
A left hand lands to the body for Mancinelli.
A short left from Mancinelli.
A short left from Mancinelli.
Mancinelli putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Reaper in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mancinelli unloads a knee to the mid-section. Reaper lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reaper takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mancinelli unloads a knee to the mid-section. Reaper lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice left hand lands by Mancinelli.
Mancinelli scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Mancinelli.
Mancinelli lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mancinelli lands a nice elbow.
Mancinelli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mancinelli lands a knee to the body.
Mancinelli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reapers head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mancinelli scores a nice knee to the body.
Mancinelli unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Reaper is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mancinelli pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Michele Mancinelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Reaper.
Nice body punch from Mancinelli.
Mancinelli landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mancinelli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mancinelli scores a nice knee to the body.
Mancinelli lands a nice knee to the body.
Reaper has Mancinelli pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Mancinelli manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Mancinelli.
Mancinelli lands with a right to the head.
Mancinelli scores with a hook to the body.
Mancinelli comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mancinelli gets underhooks to prevent Reaper's takedown attempt.
Mancinelli prevents Reaper from breaking the clinch.
Mancinelli gets through Reaper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mancinelli prevents the takedown attempt.
Reaper tries to break the clinch but Mancinelli is controlling the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Mancinelli.
Reaper drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mancinelli gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mancinelli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mancinelli lands an elbow that stopped Reaper in his tracks for a moment.
Mancinelli landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaper drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mancinelli is working Reaper over against the ropes.
Mancinelli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mancinelli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reaper backwards.
Mancinelli lands a body shot.
Mancinelli creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reaper's defenses.
Mancinelli lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mancinelli lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Mancinelli.
Mancinelli lands a nice knee to the body.
Mancinelli lands a left hand.
A short right from Mancinelli.
Mancinelli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mancinelli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reapers head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mancinelli obliges.
Mancinelli scores a nice knee to the body.
Mancinelli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reaper wants a takedown but no success here.
Mancinelli cracks Reaper with a nice body shot.
Mancinelli lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mancinelli lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reaper goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mancinelli prevents it.
A hook to the body from Mancinelli.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mancinelli stops a takedown attempt from Reaper.
Mancinelli lands an elbow that stopped Reaper in his tracks for a moment.
Mancinelli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reaper is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mancinelli is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Mancinelli.
Mancinelli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reaper.
Mancinelli lands an elbow inside that Reaper shrugs off.
Reaper wants a takedown but no success here.
Mancinelli stops a takedown attempt from Reaper.
Mancinelli using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mancinelli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mancinelli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Mancinelli.
Mancinelli stops a takedown attempt from Reaper.
Reaper wants to get back to striking at distance but Mancinelli won't allow it.
Mancinelli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reapers head.
A body shot lands from Mancinelli.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mancinelli crunches a lovely knee into Reaper's ribcage.
Reaper wants a takedown but no success here.
Mancinelli prevents the takedown attempt.
Reaper looking for a takedown.
Mancinelli cracks Reaper with a nice body shot.
Mancinelli landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michele Mancinelli dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mancinelli just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mancinelli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mancinelli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reaper is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mancinelli's half guard.
Mancinelli moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Reaper with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Reaper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mancinelli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reaper stopping the sweep attempt from Mancinelli.
Mancinelli working a defensive guard here.
Reaper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mancinelli throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Reaper escapes and throws Mancinelli's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Reaper is putting a hurting on Mancinelli here, landing some big shots from side control.
Reaper landing strikes.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mancinelli struggling a bit here.
Mancinelli tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reaper wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mancinelli taking punishment in the form of punches.
Reaper lands a few punches from side control.
Mancinelli can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mancinelli gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Mancinelli takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Reaper postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mancinelli looks a forlorn figure.
Mancinelli is desperately trying to improve his position but Reaper has a good base and remains in mount.
Reaper in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Reaper in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Reaper scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mancinelli?
Mancinelli defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Reaper.
Mancinelli tries to reverse the position but Reaper maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaper working the ground and pound effectively.
Reaper looking to finish with strikes here!
Reaper putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mancinelli wants to hold on but Reaper pushes him away.
Reaper landing punches.
Mancinelli regains half guard.
Mancinelli wants to get back to full guard.
Reaper sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mancinelli defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reaper tries to pass to full mount but Mancinelli defends it.
Mancinelli wants to get back to full guard.
Mancinelli taking some punishment here, with Reaper in his half guard.
Mancinelli manages to get to full guard.
Reaper throwing strikes from guard but Mancinelli blocks nicely.
Mancinelli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mancinelli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reaper is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Reaper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Reaper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mancinelli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reaper.
Reaper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mancinelli sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Reaper scores a takedown into full mount!
Mancinelli sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mancinelli works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mancinelli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reaper with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mancinelli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reaper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mancinelli wants to sweep here but Reaper controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reaper wants to pass the guard but Mancinelli is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reaper's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mancinelli holds on and takes a little breather.
Reaper is looking to work some ground and pound but Mancinelli has wrist control.
Mancinelli is trying to control the position but Reaper postures up.
Reaper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reaper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mancinelli is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Reaper makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reaper.
Mancinelli trying to control but Reaper is working from the bottom.
Reaper throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mancinelli escapes and throws Reaper's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaper gets back to half guard.
Reaper wants to improve his position but Mancinelli is controlling well.
Mancinelli seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Reaper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mancinelli pulls his head out easily.
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.
Mancinelli trying to control from half guard but Reaper is working away.
John Reaper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mancinelli is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mancinelli's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Reaper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mancinelli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mancinelli's back!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michele Mancinelli.
I think Mancinelli has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Michele Mancinelli!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Michele Mancinelli!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Michele Mancinelli!
Michele Mancinelli wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arne Weisse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasilios Nicko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weisse's entrance music is David Guetta - Im in Miami Beach. A fine choice. Vasilios Nicko has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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165 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arne Weisse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vasilios Nicko!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weisse looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Weisse shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nicko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Weisse working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Weisse swings around for an armbar but Nicko sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Weisse's guard.
Nicko tries to free his leg and advance position but Weisse is retaining full guard.
Nicko slips nicely into half guard.
Weisse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nicko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Weisse is refusing to be controlled, as Nicko sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicko wants to pass the guard but Weisse is defending well.
Weisse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Weisse is not content to let Nicko control the position.
Nicko seems to be looking for submissions.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Nicko. No joy for Weisse on that attempt.
Weisse shoots in for a takedown but Nicko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arne Weisse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weisse misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nicko misses with a two punch combination.
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.
Weisse has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Weisse there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nicko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nicko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nicko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Weisse is defended easily by Nicko.
Nicko slaps away a takedown attempt from Weisse, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Weisse is breathing heavily.
Weisse takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nicko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weisse manages to avoid it.
Weisse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nicko misses with a few strikes there.
Nicko misses with the combination.
Weisse shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nicko sprawls well. Nicko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Weisse gets slowly back to his feet.
Nicko moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weisse shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nicko as he avoids it easily.
Weisse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nicko.
Weisse shoots in but no luck this time.
Nicko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weisse looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nicko scores with a punch to the head.
Nicko throws a jab but it's blocked by Weisse.
Weisse is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nicko's half guard.
Weisse is stalling here. Nicko is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Weisse seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nicko has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Weisse is looking for a sweep.
Nicko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Weisse, who protects the arm well.
Nicko goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Weisse rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nicko's guard! Nice work there by Weisse!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weisse stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nicko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nicko wants to get back to his feet but Weisse passes into half guard.
Weisse is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nicko is just riding it out for now. Weisse eventually gives up the hold.
Weisse is keen to just control but Nicko is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilios Nicko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A combination from Nicko does no damage.
Weisse will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nicko lands the left hand.
Weisse tries to clinch up but Nicko circles away and keeps his distance.
Weisse shoots in and drives through. Nicko sprawls well.
Nicko throws a combination. Weisse tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nicko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vasilios Nicko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nicko scores with a jab to the body.
Weisse gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nicko misses with a double jab.
Nicko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Weisse's head backwards.
Nicko slaps away a takedown attempt from Weisse, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arne Weisse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weisse moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Nicko.
Nicko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weisse.
Weisse is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nicko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Weisse bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicko is not content to let Weisse control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weisse passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Nicko!
Nicko is squirming around, avoiding Weisse's attempts to control the action.
Weisse goes for an armbar but Nicko turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Nicko.
Weisse has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nicko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
Weisse 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.
Nicko forces his way into half 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.
Nicko passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nicko controlling from the full mount.
Nicko wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Nicko jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Weisse manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicko tries for a kimura but Weisse is defending well.
Weisse is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nicko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nicko is pressing down on Weisse's thigh, looking to free his foot. Weisse is holding on for now.
Weisse actively working from the bottom here.
Nicko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Weisse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nicko pulls his head out easily.
Weisse looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nicko passes to full mount!
Nicko is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Weisse can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Weisse sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nicko wants to free his trapped foot but Weisse is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Weisse moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Weisse bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nicko's guard.
Weisse drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nicko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Weisse has Nicko in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilios Nicko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Weisse will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nicko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weisse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Nicko scores with a four punch combination!
Nicko fails to land with a series of punches.
Nicko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weisse moves away.
Weisse tries to clinch but Nicko moves out of range.
Weisse takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nicko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Weisse. Weisse circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Weisse closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nicko circles away.
Nicko throws a hook but Weisse avoids it easily.
Weisse scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Weisse is trying to work for a kimura but Nicko is defending well.
Nicko is trying to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weisse is trying to work for a kimura but Nicko is defending well.
Still in half guard, Weisse seems content to control.
Weisse is stalling here. Nicko is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Weisse seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nicko has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Nicko trying to control the position but Weisse is working away.
Nicko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Weisse has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Weisse gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nicko is looking to advance position but Weisse won't allow it.
Weisse wants to improve his position but Nicko is controlling well.
Weisse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nicko pulls his head out easily.
Arne Weisse overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nicko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Weisse knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Weisse manages to get to full guard.
Nicko wants to control from the top but Weisse keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicko passes Weisse's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nicko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Weisse regains full guard. Nicely done.
Weisse looking for a sweep. Not yet Weisse, not yet.
Weisse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nicko defends well.
Nicko wants to pass the guard but Weisse is keeping the position.
Nicko advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Weisse manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Weisse is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Weisse manages to get to full guard.
Nicko pushing down on Weisse's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Weisse regains full guard. Nicely done.
Weisse escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nicko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nicko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vasilios Nicko.
I've got Nicko 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Vasilios Nicko!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Vasilios Nicko!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Vasilios Nicko!
Vasilios Nicko wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shin Ya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaka Zulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shin Ya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shaka Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ya shoots in for a takedown but Zulu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ya slips a straight right by Zulu.
Zulu closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ya is trying to control Zulu's posture but Zulu avoids it.
Zulu swings around for an armbar but Ya sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Zulu's guard.
Ya content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zulu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ya's 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.
Zulu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ya's head.
Zulu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zulu trying to control but Ya is working from the bottom.
Zulu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ya pulls Zulu in close to prevent any damage.
Ya looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ya looking to control.
Ya keeping moving, preventing Zulu from controlling successfully.
Zulu passes into half guard.
Zulu wants to control but Ya is keeping him busy.
Zulu prevents Ya from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zulu is keen to just control but Ya is a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zulu scores with a head kick.
Ya doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zulu counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ya!
Ya slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ya works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ya seems keen to control Zulu's posture.
Zulu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ya looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ya looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ya!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Ya thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zulu managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ya.
Zulu trying his best to control but Ya has mounted him.
Ya pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Zulu wants to control but Ya is having none of it.
Zulu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zulu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Zulu controlling the position for now.
Ya is working for a kimura but Zulu is defending it quite comfortably.
Ya is trying to work for a kimura but Zulu is defending well.
Ya is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zulu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zulu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ya is sitting in close to Zulu's body. Zulu has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ya is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ya is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Zulu.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shaka Zulu!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tatsuya Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimura comes to the ring accompanied by Inner Light by Shocking Lemon. Tatsuya Kimura has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tatsuya Kimura!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dylan James!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Kimura finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kimura is looking to score with low kicks.
Kimura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
Kimura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kimura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. James looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kimura circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura clinches up with James and pushes him back against the ropes.
James trying to stall but Kimura improves his position.
Kimura looks to throw an elbow but misses.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James takes a shot to the head.
Kimura lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt James or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
Kimura tries a body shot but James blocks it.
Kimura tries to land knees in the clinch but James avoids the damage to the body.
Kimura tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Kimura back against the cage.
Kimura stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kimura lands a body punch in the clinch.
James stalling the fight.
Kimura missing with knees to the body.
Kimura throws an elbow that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kimura lands a knee to the body.
Kimura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kimura tries a body shot but James blocks it.
Kimura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kimura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
James takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Dylan James has been cut.
Kimura is fighting off a takedown attempt but James is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kimura to the mat. Kimura regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
James has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kimura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
James would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Kimura is trying to control the position but James postures up.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kimura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James tries a low kick but Kimura avoids it.
A good leg kick by Kimura.
Nice shot by Kimura.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kimura's waist but Kimura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
Kimura tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kimura fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
James shoots for a takedown but Kimura saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tatsuya Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan James.
James has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura rushes James and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kimura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James jumps guard but Kimura stands there with James around his waist. James gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kimura works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Kimura.
James looks gassed!
Kimura scores with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Kimura.
Kimura throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kimura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kimura tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kimura stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kimura pushes James back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kimura is working James over against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kimura crunches a lovely knee into James's ribcage.
Kimura lands a good knee to the midsection. James won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsuya Kimura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dylan James's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jab by Kimura.
James misses the body punch
and Kimura counters with a nice low kick that buckles James's knee momentarily.
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
James walks into a straight right hand from Kimura.
Kimura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kimura doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
Kimura misses the shot to the body.
Kimura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura scores with a body shot.
James doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Kimura. That snapped James's head back.
James fails with the takedown
and Kimura counters with a low kick, right behind James 's knee.
Kimura instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kimura.
Good body shot from Kimura.
Kimura misses with a body punch.
James tries to break free but Kimura pushes him back against the ropes.
Kimura missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura lands a body shot.
James is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Kimura.
Kimura is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
James looking to throw knees to the head but Kimura is blocking nicely.
Kimura presses James against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kimura unloads a knee to the mid-section.
James tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kimura just stands there and leans against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Kimura.
Kimura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now.
Kimura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kimura works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kimura digs a right hand underneath James's ribcage. James let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kimura lands a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Kimura - that landed with a thud.
Kimura lands with a short shot to the head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kimura here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tatsuya Kimura has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kimura is working James over against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Kimura.
A short body shot lands from Kimura as the two fighters clinch.
Kimura digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kimura scores a nice knee to the body.
Kimura works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kimura lands a damaging elbow.
Kimura lands a nice shot to the body.
Kimura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Kimura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
Kimura digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
James tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kimura smiles and moves away.
Tatsuya Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan James.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
Kimura connects with a right hand. James shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Kimura counter with a right hand.
James fails with the takedown
and Kimura makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
James sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kimura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent James stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kimura lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James moves forwards but Kimura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tatsuya Kimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kimura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsuya Kimura dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dylan James's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kimura closes the distance but James moves to the side
and James counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kimura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kimura is looking to control James's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?
James not landing any meaningful shots this time.
James trying to advance position but Kimura counters by regaining guard.
Kimura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James throwing strikes from guard but Kimura blocks nicely.
James trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kimura lands a slapping body shot.
James has his takedown stuffed
and Kimura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kimura has James up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kimura works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kimura unloads a knee to the mid-section. James lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kimura lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
Kimura landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kimura putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has James in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kimura lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Kimura as the two fighters clinch.
Kimura works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
Kimura pushes James back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kimura landing knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Kimura.
Kimura lands an uppercut.
Kimura landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kimura scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Kimura.
Kimura putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has James in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura landing knees to the body.
Kimura lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kimura.
Good body shot from Kimura.
Kimura scores with a hook to the body.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kimura cracks James with a nice body shot.
Kimura lands a shot to the body.
Kimura lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kimura stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kimura lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kimura misses with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kimura.
Kimura lands a body punch.
Kimura lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
Kimura lands an elbow inside that James shrugs off.
Kimura landing knees to the body.
James stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura cracks James with a nice body shot.
Kimura lands a shoulder strike.
Kimura lands a body punch.
Kimura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
James pulls guard successfully.
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
James working a defensive guard but Kimura manages to pass into side control anyway.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James is trying to escape the position but Kimura is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsuya Kimura clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dylan James's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kimura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kimura paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kimura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Kimura.
Kimura wants to clinch.
Dylan James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James misses with a takedown attempt
letting Kimura counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura dodges the punch combination from James.
Kimura looks to clinch
and James counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by James.
James is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura controlling the position.
James advances to half guard.
James is looking for a kimura here.
Kimura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. James is working away from the top position though.
Kimura is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
James is trying to control the action in half guard but Kimura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kimura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James controlling from the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kimura is pulling down on James's head to control his posture.
James is working Kimura over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control the position.
James wanted to stand there but Kimura had control of the position.
Kimura working a defensive guard here.
James postures up in Kimura's guard and throws a big left but Kimura blocks it.
James wants to stand and escape but instead Kimura has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
James is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kimura stops James from standing up.
Kimura wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James tries to keep at a distance but Kimura has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James tries to land a knee to the head but Kimura blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan James dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Dylan James's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kimura clinches with his opponent.
Kimura tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Kimura back against the cage.
Kimura putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has James in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
James avoiding damage as Kimura throws knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Kimura.
Kimura tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James tries to land a knee to the head but Kimura blocks with his arms.
Kimura is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
James tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kimura just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kimura trying to land knees to the body.
Kimura lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kimura lands a shoulder strike.
Kimura lands a hook to the side of the head.
James is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kimura misses with a punch to the body.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
Kimura pushes off an throws an elbow but James leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James avoiding damage as Kimura throws knees to the body.
Kimura lands a knee to the body.
Kimura lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kimura works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Kimura.
Kimura comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
James avoiding damage as Kimura throws knees to the body.
Kimura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kimura lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kimura cracks James with a nice body shot.
Kimura is working James over against the ropes.
James jumps guard but Kimura stands there with James around his waist. James gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
James jumps guard but Kimura stands there with James around his waist. James gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tatsuya Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan James.
Kimura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kimura misses with a punch to the body.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura cracks James with a nice body shot.
Kimura throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kimura digs a right hand underneath James's ribcage. James let out a lung full of air as it connected.
James gets control of Kimura's arms and successfully pulls guard. James will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kimura distracts James with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
James is trying to keep Kimura in close.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James is looking to stand up but Kimura isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
James has an active guard here but Kimura has managed to pass into half guard.
Kimura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dylan James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
James tries to roll over but Kimura keeps him under control.
James is trying to control but can't.
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.
James wants to sweep but Kimura has passed to side control!
Kimura creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
James takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tatsuya Kimura showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kimura has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Tatsuya Kimura!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Tatsuya Kimura!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Tatsuya Kimura!
Tatsuya Kimura wins by unanimous decision!
Tatsuya Kimura is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cain Laborina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hideo Toyoku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cain Laborina!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hideo Toyoku!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toyoku throws a leg kick but Laborina sees it coming and moves out of range.
Laborina throws a nice head kick!
Laborina throws a head kick but Toyoku moves out of range.
Laborina moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laborina.
Laborina is looking to slow Toyoku down with leg kicks.
Laborina fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Toyoku.
Laborina dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Toyoku. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laborina throws a quick inside leg kick.
Toyoku looks gassed!
Laborina dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Toyoku. That did some damage!
Laborina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toyoku moves away.
Toyoku on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Hideo Toyoku has been cut.
Laborina looks to throw the jab but Toyoku is out of range.
Toyoku misses with a straight left.
Laborina lands an overhand right.
Laborina fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Toyoku on the side of the head.
Toyoku throws the left hand but Laborina avoids the punch easily.
Toyoku lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Toyoku throws a jab but it's blocked by Laborina.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toyoku throws a head kick that misses.
Laborina lands with a thumping leg kick.
Laborina scores with a leg kick.
Toyoku drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Laborina feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Toyoku's calf.
Laborina moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Toyoku avoids the head kick by Laborina.
Nice body punch from Laborina.
Laborina plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toyoku takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Laborina throws a head kick but Toyoku moves out of range.
Toyoku takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Toyoku throws the left hand but Laborina avoids the punch easily.
Laborina scores with a leg kick.
Toyoku on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Laborina throws a leg kick which misses Toyoku's front leg but catches the back leg as Toyoku tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toyoku takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Laborina lets loose with a powerful body kick. Toyoku will feel that in the morning.
Laborina connects with the punch.
That has opened up Hideo Toyoku's cut even more.
Toyoku takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Laborina lands a nice leg kick that just misses Toyoku's sensitive parts.
Laborina throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laborina scores with a hook.
Toyoku misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Laborina counters with a nice leg kick.
Laborina looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Laborina.
A slow jab from Toyoku misses its intended target.
Toyoku throws a leg kick
and Laborina counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Laborina moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Laborina lands a jab to Toyoku's midsection.
Toyoku's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Laborina pushes Toyoku away with a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laborina lets loose with a powerful body kick. Toyoku will feel that in the morning.
Laborina throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Toyoku.
Laborina lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Toyoku throws a predictable looking body shot
and Laborina counters with a slapping leg kick.
Laborina thows a body kick. Toyoku tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Laborina connects with a good right hand that stumbles Toyoku. Toyoku circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Laborina turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Laborina there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good leg kick by Laborina there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Laborina with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Toyoku will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Toyoku takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Laborina chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slow jab from Laborina misses its intended target.
Toyoku has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Laborina.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toyoku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Toyoku with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Laborina throws a half hearted mid kick.
Laborina lands with a thumping leg kick.
Toyoku misses with a double jab
and Laborina counters with a thumping low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laborina.
Laborina turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Laborina finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Laborina chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laborina, right into the meat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laborina steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Toyoku.
Toyoku takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Toyoku tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laborina lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Laborina dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hideo Toyoku's cut.
That's time! Laborina's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice body kick there by Laborina.
Laborina throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Toyoku might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Laborina has got the better of the exchanges.
Toyoku throws a hook to the side of Laborina's head but Laborina sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Toyoku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laborina walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Toyoku checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Toyoku throws a lazy right hand but Laborina sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laborina looks to land a body kick but Toyoku moved away.
Laborina moves out of range as Toyoku strikes.
Toyoku throws a predictable looking body shot
and Laborina counters with a leg kick.
Toyoku throws a low kick but it's checked well by Laborina.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Toyoku cracks Laborina with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Laborina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toyoku can do to turn this around?
Laborina steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Toyoku.
Laborina does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Toyoku throws an overhand right that lands on Laborina's shoulder, as Laborina tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Laborina.
Toyoku lands with an uppercut that bounces Laborina off the ropes and back into rage.
Toyoku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laborina misses with a low kick as Toyoku jumps back.
Laborina misses with a low kick.
Laborina finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Toyoku throws a right hand that Laborina ducks under and follows up with a left that Laborina also avoids with ease.
Laborina dodges the punch combination from Toyoku.
Toyoku misses with a hook.
Toyoku changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Laborina attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Toyoku walks forward, straight into a front kick from Laborina.
Toyoku misses with the combination.
Toyoku scores with a sloppy right hand. Laborina should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toyoku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toyoku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Toyoku lands with a straight right. Laborina didn't see that one coming.
Toyoku takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Laborina lets loose with a powerful body kick. Toyoku will feel that in the morning.
Laborina throws a quick inside leg kick.
Toyoku throws the left hand but Laborina avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Toyoku misses.
Laborina thumps Toyoku with a low kick.
Laborina stuffs the takedown.
Toyoku has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Laborina.
Laborina scores with a nice head shot.
Laborina cracks the inside of Toyoku's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laborina.
Laborina fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Toyoku.
An inside leg kick lands from Laborina.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Laborina - that will leave a mark!
Laborina lands with a hook. Toyoku tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Toyoku fails with a takedown attempt.
Laborina throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laborina.
Laborina lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laborina lands a body shot.
Laborina is looking to slow Toyoku down with leg kicks.
Toyoku stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laborina.
Laborina lands a nice looking body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laborina thumps Toyoku with a low kick.
Laborina lands with a hook. Toyoku tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Laborina slips a jab from Toyoku.
Laborina wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toyoku misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Laborina counters with a nice uppercut.
Laborina lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Laborina looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laborina keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Toyoku stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laborina.
Laborina lands a nice leg kick that just misses Toyoku's sensitive parts.
Laborina connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laborina ducks under a wild hook from Toyoku.
Nice shot lands for Laborina.
Laborina lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Laborina dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hideo Toyoku's cut.
That's time! Laborina's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Laborina scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Laborina is looking to slow Toyoku down with leg kicks.
Laborina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laborina dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Toyoku throws a jab when Laborina was well out of range.
Toyoku throws a looping overhand right but Laborina ducks down to avoid it.
Laborina tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Toyoku is able to avoid easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Toyoku misses the target.
Laborina with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Laborina walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Toyoku checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Laborina goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toyoku. Laborina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laborina sizes up Toyoku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Laborina throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Laborina takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cain Laborina is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laborina shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Toyoku misses with a wild body shot.
Laborina shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Toyoku lands a nice looking body shot.
Toyoku with a nice cross.
Nice jab there from Toyoku.
Toyoku throws a combination. Laborina tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Laborina scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Toyoku misses.
Toyoku misses with a straight right.
Toyoku works the jab nicely.
Laborina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toyoku.
Laborina tries a low kick but Toyoku avoids it.
Laborina looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Laborina scores with a hook to the body. Toyoku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Toyoku.
Toyoku misses with a double jab
and Laborina counters with a thumping low kick.
Toyoku avoids the head kick by Laborina.
Laborina finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Toyoku misses with a hook.
Toyoku looks to land a right hand but Laborina moved out of range.
Toyoku misses the jab.
Toyoku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laborina throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toyoku. Laborina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Toyoku.
Toyoku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toyoku misses with a combination
and Laborina counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laborina throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Laborina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toyoku takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Laborina lands a front kick.
Laborina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toyoku moves away.
Laborina throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Toyoku throws a hook to the side of Laborina's head but Laborina sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laborina tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Toyoku misses with a series of wild punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laborina.
Laborina misses the shot to the body.
Toyoku throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Toyoku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toyoku takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laborina on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Toyoku connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Laborina throws a head kick that misses.
Toyoku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laborina looks for the body kick but Toyoku saw that one coming.
Laborina tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laborina buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laborina motions for Toyoku to come forward. Laborina throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laborina delivers a nice body kick.
Laborina walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Toyoku checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toyoku. Laborina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laborina turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laborina buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Toyoku tries to bum rush Laborina with a series of wild strikes but Laborina uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Laborina clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Hideo Toyoku's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Laborina defending well as Toyoku loads up on a big left hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laborina.
Good work by Toyoku as he checks the leg kick.
Toyoku closes the distance and clinches up with Laborina, looking for a takedown. Toyoku pushes Laborina against the ropes but Laborina circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Laborina cracks the inside of Toyoku's front leg.
Toyoku misses with a straight left.
Toyoku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laborina manages to avoid it.
Toyoku gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Laborina turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Laborina misses.
Laborina feints and then cracks Toyoku's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Toyoku down.
Toyoku takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Toyoku is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Laborina - that will leave a mark!
A jab lands there for Laborina.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laborina connects with the punch.
Laborina scoring well with a low kick there.
Laborina throws a nice head kick!
Laborina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toyoku manages to avoid it.
Toyoku misses with a wild body shot.
Toyoku misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Laborina counters with a thumping low kick.
Laborina feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Toyoku's calf.
Toyoku gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Toyoku walks into a stiff left hand from Laborina.
Laborina buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Laborina.
Laborina throws a head kick that half lands.
Laborina throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Toyoku.
Laborina dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Toyoku. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Nice body kick there by Laborina.
Laborina throws a nice head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Toyoku. Laborina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toyoku takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Toyoku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Toyoku punishes Laborina's body with a nice straight punch.
Laborina throws a wild body kick that Toyoku sees coming a mile off.
Laborina gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Toyoku.
Laborina ducks under a wild hook from Toyoku.
Toyoku throws a jab but it's blocked by Laborina.
Laborina misses with a hook.
Toyoku throws a shot from downtown. Laborina moves away and avoids it.
Laborina moves forwards but Toyoku connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Toyoku looks to score with a jab to the body but Laborina is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toyoku scores with a nice strike.
Laborina gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big right from Toyoku misses.
Toyoku takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Toyoku drives through with a takedown into guard.
Laborina looking for a sweep. Not yet Laborina, not yet.
Toyoku showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Laborina knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Toyoku on the ground.
Laborina controls Toyoku momentarily but Toyoku frees himself.
Laborina looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toyoku with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laborina looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Toyoku lands a couple of elbows.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice cross by Toyoku.
Laborina slips a straight right by Toyoku.
Toyoku lands with a shot to the body.
Toyoku scores with a body shot.
Laborina ducks under a wild hook from Toyoku.
Toyoku works over Laborina's head and body with a nice combination.
Toyoku gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toyoku is thwarting Laborina's attempts to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laborina is staying active underneath Toyoku, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Laborina had his way with Hideo Toyoku in that round.
The cut man is working on Hideo Toyoku's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Laborina looks to land a left hand but Toyoku moved out of range nicely.
Laborina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Toyoku.
Toyoku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laborina avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Toyoku just misses with a punch to the body.
Laborina walks into a left hand.
A clash of legs there as Toyoku blocks the low kick.
A slow jab from Toyoku misses its intended target.
Toyoku throws a hook but Laborina blocks it.
Laborina looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toyoku throws a jab but it's blocked by Laborina.
A leg kick checked by Toyoku.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laborina.
Toyoku misses with a looping left.
Toyoku is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Toyoku misses with an uppercut. Laborina saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laborina swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Toyoku counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Toyoku misses its intended target.
Toyoku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toyoku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laborina.
Toyoku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Toyoku throws a hook to the side of Laborina's head but Laborina sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Toyoku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laborina.
Toyoku misses the jab.
Laborina with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheers as Laborina lands an impressive looking overhand right. Toyoku doesn't seem phased though.
Toyoku has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Laborina moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laborina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toyoku.
Toyoku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laborina thows a left - swing and a miss!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Toyoku checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laborina throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Toyoku's head.
Toyoku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laborina.
Toyoku misses with a hook.
Toyoku lands with a right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laborina, right into the meat.
Toyoku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laborina defending well as Toyoku loads up on a big left hand.
Toyoku misses with an uppercut.
Toyoku blocks a head kick by Laborina.
Laborina scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Toyoku throws a jab when Laborina was well out of range.
Toyoku checks a leg kick nicely.
Laborina is looking to slow Toyoku down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Laborina.
Nice body punch from Laborina.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toyoku misses with a body punch
and Laborina counters with a low kick, right behind Toyoku 's knee.
Laborina throws a leg kick which misses Toyoku's front leg but catches the back leg as Toyoku tries to avoid it.
Toyoku takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Toyoku looks to land a left hand but Laborina moved out of range nicely.
Toyoku misses with a hook.
Toyoku misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Laborina.
Hideo Toyoku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laborina turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laborina, right into the meat.
Some bone on bone action there as Toyoku checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Toyoku looks to land a right hand but Laborina moved out of range.
Toyoku jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Laborina avoids the body shot from Toyoku.
Laborina connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laborina ducks under a wild hook from Toyoku.
Laborina is looking to slow Toyoku down with leg kicks.
Laborina uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Toyoku.
Toyoku chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laborina can pounce on him.
Laborina connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Laborina thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Toyoku if he has to take too many more of those.
A thudding body kick lands there by Laborina!
Laborina throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Toyoku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
An inside leg kick lands from Laborina.
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!
Laborina throws a leg kick which misses Toyoku's front leg but catches the back leg as Toyoku tries to avoid it.
Toyoku throws a looping overhand right but Laborina ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laborina. That's going to slow Toyoku down.
Toyoku takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Laborina feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Toyoku's calf.
Nice straight punches there by Laborina. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Laborina.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cain Laborina showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laborina, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Cain Laborina!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Cain Laborina!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Cain Laborina!
Cain Laborina wins by unanimous decision!
Cain Laborina retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nichiren Daishonin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horato Muchada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muchada comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Red - Ordinary World kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Horato Muchada is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nichiren Daishonin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Horato Muchada!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daishonin ducks under a wild hook from Muchada.
Muchada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daishonin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Daishonin lands in his opponent's guard.
Muchada is trying to keep Daishonin in close.
Daishonin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Daishonin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Muchada pushes Daishonin off and gets back to his feet.
Muchada looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Muchada throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Daishonin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Muchada counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muchada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Daishonin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Daishonin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Muchada lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Daishonin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Daishonin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Daishonin shoots and misses
and Muchada counters with a nice uppercut.
Muchada buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Daishonin is breathing heavily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Daishonin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Muchada - the referee stops the clock and Daishonin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Muchada. Daishonin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muchada misses with a head kick.
Muchada throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Muchada is looking to clinch.
Muchada goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Daishonin scores with a takedown into Muchada's guard.
Muchada wants to get back to his feet but Daishonin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Daishonin trying to control but Muchada is working from the bottom.
Daishonin stops Muchada from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muchada keeping full guard, as Daishonin tries to pass.
Muchada tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Muchada working a defensive guard here.
Muchada scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Muchada tries to clinch there but Daishonin circles away.
Muchada closes the distance and clinches.
Muchada throws a knee to the head but misses.
Muchada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Muchada unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Muchada crunches a lovely knee into Daishonin's ribcage.
Daishonin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Muchada is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Muchada tries a knee to the head but Daishonin blocks it.
Muchada landing knees to the head.
Muchada with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muchada unloads a knee to the mid-section. Daishonin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Muchada obliges.
Muchada misses with a knee to the head.
Muchada throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Daishonin blocks it with crossed arms.
Muchada is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Daishonin tries to pull guard but Muchada won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nichiren Daishonin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daishonin can't get the takedown.
Daishonin can't get the takedown.
Muchada tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Muchada is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Daishonin is defending well for now.
Muchada with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Daishonin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Muchada pulls his leg out and moves away.
Daishonin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Muchada throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Daishonin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Muchada sprawls well initially but Daishonin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muchada trying to control from the bottom.
Muchada moves into full guard.
Muchada is trying to control the position but Daishonin postures up.
Daishonin won't allow Muchada to get back to his feet.
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.
Daishonin wants to pass the guard but Muchada is keeping the position.
Muchada wants to sweep but no luck.
Daishonin drops back looking for a leg! Muchada is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Muchada manages to kick Daishonin off! Daishonin jumps back into Muchada's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Muchada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horato Muchada dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Daishonin misses with a takedown attempt
and Muchada holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Muchada tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Daishonin avoids it.
Muchada lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Muchada gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Daishonin.
Daishonin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Muchada pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nichiren Daishonin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muchada swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Daishonin fails with the takedown
and Muchada counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Muchada.
A knee to the head by Muchada.
Muchada putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Daishonin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Muchada unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A knee to the head by Muchada.
A knee to the head by Muchada.
Muchada lands an elbow that stopped Daishonin in his tracks for a moment.
Muchada lands a good knee to the midsection. Daishonin won't want to take too many of those.
Daishonin tries to score a body lock takedown but Muchada shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muchada working Daishonin over with knees to the body.
Muchada putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Daishonin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Muchada missing with knees to the body.
Muchada missing with knees to the body.
Daishonin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Muchada smiles and moves away.
Daishonin with a poor takedown
and Muchada counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Muchada.
Muchada putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Daishonin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Daishonin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Muchada landing knees to the body.
Muchada tries a knee to the head but Daishonin blocks it.
Muchada misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daishonin.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Muchada throws an elbow but misses.
Muchada is trying to stall.
Muchada tries to land knees in the clinch but Daishonin avoids the damage to the body.
Muchada misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daishonin.
Muchada is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Daishonin is defending well for now.
Daishonin wants a takedown but no success here.
Muchada prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muchada tries to land knees in the clinch but Daishonin avoids the damage to the body.
Daishonin tries to pull guard but Muchada holds him up against the ropes and eventually Daishonin drops back down to his feet.
Muchada scores with a shoulder strike.
Muchada lands a nice knee to the body.
Muchada connects with a knee to the head.
Muchada landing knees to the body.
Muchada tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Muchada with a knee to the head.
Muchada prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Muchada throws an elbow but misses.
Daishonin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Muchada creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Daishonin's defenses.
Muchada lands a good knee to the midsection. Daishonin won't want to take too many of those.
Daishonin managing to block the knees to the body from Muchada.
Daishonin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Muchada walks away with a smile on his face. Daishonin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Muchada pushes Daishonin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Muchada 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.
Muchada misses with a knee strike.
Daishonin is working for takedown but Muchada is calmly controlling the position for now.
Muchada crunches a lovely knee into Daishonin's ribcage.
Muchada landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Daishonin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Muchada walks away with a smile on his face. Daishonin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Muchada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muchada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daishonin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Daishonin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Muchada!
Daishonin tries to control but Muchada wriggling away.
Daishonin avoids the attempt from Muchada to control.
Muchada defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Daishonin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muchada is wriggling around trying to escape.
Daishonin goes for an armbar but Muchada turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Muchada.
Daishonin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Muchada decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Daishonin, up you get!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daishonin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Muchada manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Muchada controls Daishonin momentarily but Daishonin frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horato Muchada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Muchada wants to slow Daishonin down by chopping away at his legs.
Daishonin moves out of range of the body kick from Muchada.
Muchada tries to land a front kick but Daishonin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Daishonin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Muchada manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Daishonin pushes down on Muchada's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Daishonin tries to pass to full mount but Muchada defends it.
Daishonin prevents Muchada from standing back up.
Daishonin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Daishonin is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muchada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daishonin preventing the sweep.
Daishonin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Muchada has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Daishonin has managed to get both his arms back between Muchada's legs - danger averted.
Muchada wants to stand and escape but Daishonin is having none of it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Daishonin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Muchada napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Muchada prevents Daishonin from improving position.
Muchada wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Muchada can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Daishonin tries for a kimura but Muchada is defending well.
Muchada struggling a bit here.
Daishonin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Muchada has escaped the position, nice work there.
Daishonin laying and praying for a moment but Muchada takes advantage and regains half guard.
Nichiren Daishonin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Muchada wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muchada is staying active underneath Daishonin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Muchada tries to kick Daishonin off but Daishonin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Daishonin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Muchada counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Daishonin managing to block the knees to the body from Muchada.
Daishonin is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Muchada gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Muchada lands an elbow inside that Daishonin shrugs off.
Muchada tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Daishonin avoids it.
Muchada trying to land knees to the body.
Muchada is fighting off a takedown attempt but Daishonin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Muchada to the mat. Muchada regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Muchada has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Daishonin off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Muchada throws a leg kick which misses Daishonin's front leg but catches the back leg as Daishonin tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daishonin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Muchada did well to prevent Daishonin getting side control.
Daishonin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Daishonin trying to pass the guard but Muchada defending well.
Daishonin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Muchada sees it coming and defends easily.
Muchada is refusing to be controlled, as Daishonin sits in half guard.
Daishonin stops Muchada from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nichiren Daishonin clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Muchada throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nichiren Daishonin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Muchada.
Nice takedown defense from Muchada. No joy for Daishonin on that attempt.
Daishonin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Muchada sprawls well initially but Daishonin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Daishonin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Daishonin stops Muchada from getting back to his feet.
Daishonin wants to pass to mount but Muchada is defending the position.
Daishonin stops Muchada from getting back to his feet.
Daishonin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Muchada knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Muchada gets full guard.
Daishonin trying to control the position from guard on top but Muchada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muchada wants to stand up but Daishonin is controlling him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Muchada.
Muchada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muchada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daishonin blocks a head kick by Muchada.
Daishonin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Daishonin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Daishonin 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.
Daishonin preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muchada is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Daishonin prevents Muchada from getting back to his feet.
Muchada is trying to control the position but Daishonin postures up.
Daishonin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Daishonin has gone for a leg lock! Muchada slips out almost immediately though and dives into Daishonin's guard.
Muchada stands and steps away. Daishonin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Muchada wants to clinch up but Daishonin keeps it at a distance.
Muchada throws a head kick that misses.
Muchada throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daishonin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Muchada looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Muchada wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Muchada stops Daishonin from passing to mount.
Muchada is trying to control Daishonin's posture but Daishonin avoids it.
Daishonin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Daishonin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Daishonin prevents Muchada from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daishonin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Muchada rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Daishonin's guard! Nice work there by Muchada!
Daishonin has a closed guard, preventing Muchada from standing up.
Daishonin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Daishonin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Muchada stacks Daishonin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Muchada!
Daishonin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nichiren Daishonin had his way with Horato Muchada in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Muchada moves in looking to clinch but Daishonin pushes him off.
Daishonin keeps the fight on the outside.
Nichiren Daishonin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muchada wants to clinch up but Daishonin keeps it at a distance.
Daishonin tries to clinch but Muchada moves out of range.
Muchada just misses with a punch to the body.
Muchada keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Daishonin feints and as Muchada raises his hands in defense, Daishonin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Muchada working for a triangle but Daishonin defends it easily.
Muchada wants to stand and escape but Daishonin is having none of it.
Daishonin trying to control but Muchada is working from the bottom.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daishonin postures up.
Daishonin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muchada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daishonin wants to control from the top but Muchada keeps moving.
Muchada wants to stand up but Daishonin is controlling him.
Daishonin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Daishonin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Muchada sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Daishonin seems to be looking for submissions.
Muchada is looking to escape.
Muchada is trying is best to control the position here.
Daishonin trying to advance position but Muchada counters by regaining guard.
Muchada wants to stand and escape but Daishonin is having none of it.
Muchada keeping full guard, as Daishonin tries to pass.
Daishonin has gone for a leg lock! Muchada slips out almost immediately though and dives into Daishonin's guard.
Muchada looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muchada drops back looking for a leg! Daishonin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Daishonin manages to kick Muchada off! Muchada jumps back into Daishonin's guard.
Muchada wants to stand but Daishonin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Daishonin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Muchada defends well.
Muchada wanted to stand there but Daishonin had control of the position.
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.
Daishonin is trying to keep Muchada in close.
Muchada showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Muchada wanted to stand there but Daishonin had control of the position.
Daishonin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Muchada defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muchada tries to stand but Daishonin is controlling from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nichiren Daishonin.
I think Daishonin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Horato Muchada!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Horato Muchada!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Horato Muchada!
Horato Muchada wins by unanimous decision! Horato Muchada retains his featherweight title!
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