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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nobuhiro Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalba Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nobuhiro Nakamura could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kalba Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nobuhiro Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kalba Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura closes the distance and clinches.
Nakamura softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech tries to break the clinch but Nakamura is controlling the position.
Nakamura lands a left hand.
Nakamura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short uppercut from Nakamura.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech tries to break free but Nakamura pushes him back against the ropes.
Nakamura works on Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech's body with a couple of short punches.
Nakamura works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nakamura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech backwards.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nakamura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nakamura comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Kalba Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech has been cut.
Nakamura slowing the pace effectively.
A nice left hand lands by Nakamura.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech takes a shot to the head.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech is rocked!
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech looks winded!
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech is still on wobbly legs! Can Nakamura finish him?
Nakamura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nakamura scores with a nice hook to the head.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nakamura pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nakamura lands a brutal head kick. Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech looks out on his feet and Nakamura throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Nobuhiro Nakamura!
In his post fight interview, Nobuhiro Nakamura started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Manjuelez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mawzer VaraKolaudov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pablo Manjuelez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pablo Manjuelez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mawzer VaraKolaudov!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VaraKolaudov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manjuelez.
Manjuelez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
VaraKolaudov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Manjuelez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Manjuelez is trying to get back to half guard.
Sloppy strikes there by VaraKolaudov.
Manjuelez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
VaraKolaudov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Manjuelez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
VaraKolaudov trying to control the position but Manjuelez is working away.
VaraKolaudov working the ground and pound but Manjuelez is defending the strikes.
VaraKolaudov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
VaraKolaudov working the strikes but Manjuelez uses the opportunity to regain 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.
VaraKolaudov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
VaraKolaudov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VaraKolaudov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Manjuelez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. VaraKolaudov is working away from the top position though.
VaraKolaudov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Manjuelez is looking to improve his position.
VaraKolaudov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
VaraKolaudov is working for a submission of some sort.
VaraKolaudov slips a nice elbow through Manjuelez's hands, connecting with Manjuelez's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
VaraKolaudov decides to stand up.
VaraKolaudov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
VaraKolaudov decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Pablo Manjuelez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
VaraKolaudov seems to be stalking Manjuelez here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Manjuelez drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mawzer VaraKolaudov!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mawzer VaraKolaudov made sure he mentioned Big Bear Nutrition 160Q, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Pablo Manjuelez stepped up to the mic, saying 'Puto madre es muy fuerte, Estaré de vuelta más fuerte'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuki Tihiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Quanero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tihiro comes to the ring accompanied by Jyo. Quanero is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 537 CUBA. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super 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, Yuki Tihiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Julio Quanero!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quanero misses with a two punch combination.
Quanero misses with a looping right.
Quanero drops Tihiro with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tihiro looks back up at him and smiles so Quanero waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Yuki Tihiro has been cut.
A head kick misses from Quanero.
Tihiro shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tihiro was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Quanero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tihiro is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Quanero will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Tihiro working away.
Tihiro moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Quanero struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tihiro controls the position.
Tihiro working away.
Quanero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tihiro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Quanero for as long as he can get away with.
Quanero wants to get back to his feet but Tihiro drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tihiro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tihiro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Quanero gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tihiro to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tihiro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tihiro just content to control the position.
Tihiro'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.
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.
Quanero tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tihiro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quanero can't do much from the bottom here.
Tihiro controls the position.
Quanero is trying to control Tihiro's posture but Tihiro avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
Quanero is looking to reverse the position.
Quanero is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tihiro is controlling him well.
Tihiro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Quanero's legs.
Quanero is trying to control Tihiro's posture but Tihiro avoids it.
Quanero tries to improve position but can't.
That's four 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.
Tihiro is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Quanero's shoulder. That is not cool.
Quanero can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here as Tihiro stalls from top position.
Quanero gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tihiro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Julio Quanero will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yuki Tihiro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tihiro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Quanero misses with a few strikes there.
Quanero tries a head kick but it misses.
Tihiro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Quanero.
Tihiro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tihiro lands in his opponent's guard.
Quanero is trying to keep Tihiro in close.
Quanero is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tihiro is controlling him.
Tihiro stays in close to Quanero's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quanero controls Tihiro momentarily but Tihiro frees himself.
Tihiro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tihiro slows the pace down.
Further stalling from Tihiro.
Yuki Tihiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Quanero struggling a bit here.
Quanero is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tihiro asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tihiro moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Tihiro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tihiro has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Quanero!
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.
Quanero tries to hold on but Tihiro postures up.
Tihiro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Quanero tries to lock up and control but Tihiro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tihiro controlling his opponent.
Quanero tries to hold on but Tihiro pushes him away.
Quanero is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Tihiro is staying active.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quanero is working to get back to half guard.
Tihiro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Quanero wants to hold on but Tihiro pushes him away.
Quanero slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tihiro prevents Quanero from improving his position.
Tihiro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Quanero!
Quanero is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tihiro controlling from mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Tihiro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tihiro continues to stall.
Quanero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tihiro content just to control the position here.
Quanero is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tihiro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuki Tihiro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yuki Tihiro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Quanero drops Tihiro with a beautiful combination! Tihiro stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Quanero is looking for the KO!
Julio Quanero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tihiro shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tihiro was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Quanero bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quanero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tihiro.
Quanero tries to bum rush Tihiro with a series of wild strikes but Tihiro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tihiro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Quanero misses with the combination.
Quanero throws a sloppy head kick and Tihiro moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Quanero misses.
Quanero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tihiro drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee asks Tihiro politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tihiro prefers to stall for the moment though.
Quanero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Quanero tries to improve position but can't.
The referee asks Tihiro politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tihiro prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tihiro tries to advance to mount but Quanero denies him.
Quanero is looking for a sweep.
Tihiro controls the position.
Quanero tries to bench press Tihiro off him but Tihiro keeps the position.
Quanero prevents Tihiro from moving into mount.
Quanero gets back to half guard.
Tihiro performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Quanero is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tihiro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Quanero looking for submissions off his back.
Tihiro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Julio Quanero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick by Quanero misses
and Tihiro counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Quanero!
Quanero seems a little lost for a moment, as Tihiro dominates the positioning.
More hug and hope from Tihiro.
Quanero tries to bench press Tihiro off him but Tihiro keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tihiro controls the position from side control.
Quanero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tihiro controlling the position from side mount.
Tihiro has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Tihiro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Quanero is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quanero 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.
Quanero is looking for a sweep. Tihiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tihiro works his way into side control.
Tihiro is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Quanero will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Quanero wants to control but Tihiro postures up.
Quanero might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tihiro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tihiro passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Quanero!
Tihiro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tihiro continues to hold on tight.
Quanero is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Quanero really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuki Tihiro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tihiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quanero.
Quanero fails to land with a series of punches.
Quanero misses with a series of wild punches.
Quanero shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tihiro defends it nicely.
Quanero gets caught flat footed, as Tihiro shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tihiro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Quanero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quanero can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tihiro controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quanero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tihiro controlling from the top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Quanero lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tihiro closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tihiro controlling from side mount.
Quanero tries to buck Tihiro off but Tihiro is having none of it.
Quanero manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tihiro's best efforts.
Tihiro content to control rather than advance.
Quanero trying to hold on to Tihiro's head to control him but Tihiro postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tihiro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tihiro is looking to advance position but Quanero won't allow it.
Quanero slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tihiro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tihiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quanero is keeping the position for now.
Quanero can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tihiro controls the pace.
Quanero is trying to keep Tihiro in close.
Tihiro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Quanero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tihiro fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Quanero to the ground. Tihiro is now in Quanero's guard.
Tihiro wants to pass the guard but Quanero is keeping the position.
Quanero looking to control.
Quanero keeping full guard, as Tihiro tries to pass.
Quanero controls Tihiro momentarily but Tihiro frees himself.
Tihiro passes Quanero's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tihiro performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Yuki Tihiro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yuki Tihiro's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tihiro dives in for a single leg takedown but Quanero sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Tihiro misses with a takedown attempt - Quanero sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tihiro dodges the punch combination from Quanero.
Tihiro feints and as Quanero raises his hands in defense, Tihiro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tihiro won't allow Quanero to get back to his feet.
Tihiro controlling from the top position.
Quanero trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quanero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tihiro is aware though and is defending well.
Tihiro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Quanero trying to control the position.
Tihiro slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quanero wants to get back to full guard.
Tihiro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tihiro is thwarting Quanero's attempts to control the position.
Quanero tries to roll over but Tihiro keeps him under control.
Quanero is trying to stand back up but Tihiro is controlling him
Tihiro is taking a breather. Quanero says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tihiro tries to pass to full mount but Quanero defends it.
Quanero trying to control but Tihiro postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Quanero wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tihiro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuki Tihiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Quanero goes for a small jab and connects. Now Quanero goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Tihiro stumbles back but Quanero runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Tihiro to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Tihiro will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Julio Quanero!
Our winner, Julio Quanero, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hakeem Jabbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsuya Yasumi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jabbar comes to the ring accompanied by Passion Pit - Carried Away. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hakeem Jabbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Katsuya Yasumi!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yasumi instigates a clinch.
Jabbar jumps guard and drags Yasumi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Yasumi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jabbar pulls Yasumi in close to prevent any damage.
Yasumi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yasumi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yasumi throwing strikes from guard but Jabbar blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yasumi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jabbar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yasumi on the ground.
Yasumi controlling from the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Yasumi advances to half guard.
Yasumi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jabbar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yasumi is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Yasumi moves into the clinch.
Jabbar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yasumi.
Yasumi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jabbar to the mat! Jabbar manages to get full guard.
Yasumi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jabbar is looking to stand back up but Yasumi counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jabbar.
Yasumi slips a nice elbow through Jabbar's hands, connecting with Jabbar's forehead.
Yasumi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jabbar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yasumi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jabbar is just riding it out for now. Yasumi eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yasumi controlling the pace.
Yasumi has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jabbar defend it? Yasumi steps over the head and cranks it - Jabbar is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Yasumi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Katsuya Yasumi!
After the big win, Katsuya Yasumi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Big Bear Nutrition 160Q and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Coxall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justus Sheehan Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheehan Jr has chosen Neon Skies as his entrance music. Justus Sheehan Jr is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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135 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Coxall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justus Sheehan Jr!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheehan Jr throws a hook to the side of Coxall's head but Coxall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sheehan Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Coxall keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sheehan Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Coxall throws a sloppy head kick and Sheehan Jr moves out of range easily.
Coxall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Coxall.
Sheehan Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Coxall steps away.
Sheehan Jr with a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sheehan Jr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Coxall moves out of range as Sheehan Jr strikes.
Sheehan Jr throws out a loose jab but Coxall uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Sheehan Jr tries to get set, Coxall tries to push him back and clinch up but Sheehan Jr manages to avoid the attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Coxall!
Coxall checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheehan Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coxall scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sheehan Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coxall throws a front kick aimed at Sheehan Jr's knee but Sheehan Jr avoids it well.
Sheehan Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Coxall counters with a low kick, right behind Sheehan Jr 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr avoids the body shot from Coxall.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sheehan Jr! But no joy.
A head kick by Coxall misses
and Sheehan Jr counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Coxall stuns Sheehan Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Coxall fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sheehan Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Coxall's head.
It looks like Alex Coxall has been cut.
Coxall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coxall throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Sheehan Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sheehan Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Sheehan Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Coxall misses with a looping right.
Coxall misses with a head kick.
Coxall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sheehan Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coxall.
The fighters circling - Coxall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sheehan Jr avoids the body shot from Coxall.
Sheehan Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Sheehan Jr misses.
Coxall connects with a solid leg kick.
Coxall checks the leg kick.
Coxall scores with a jab.
Coxall throws a front kick aimed at Sheehan Jr's knee but Sheehan Jr avoids it well.
Coxall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Coxall misses.
Coxall moves out of range of the body kick.
Sheehan Jr missing with a left hand there. Coxall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sheehan Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Coxall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Coxall wants to slow Sheehan Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Coxall moves out of range easily.
Sheehan Jr blocks a head kick by Coxall.
Sheehan Jr walks into a straight right hand from Coxall.
Sheehan Jr misses the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Coxall.
Sheehan Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Coxall throws a sloppy head kick
and Sheehan Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Sheehan Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sheehan Jr checks a low kick from Coxall.
Coxall tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sheehan Jr is able to avoid easily.
Sheehan Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Coxall misses with a hook. Sheehan Jr ducked under it nicely.
Coxall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sheehan Jr.
An inside leg kick lands from Sheehan Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coxall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Coxall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coxall cracks Sheehan Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Coxall with a jab.
A big right from Sheehan Jr misses.
Sheehan Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sheehan Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Coxall works Sheehan Jr's body with a nice hook.
Coxall changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Sheehan Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Coxall doesn't seem phased though.
Coxall throws a leg kick
and Sheehan Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coxall walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sheehan Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sheehan Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sheehan Jr 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 Coxall has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Coxall and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sheehan Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alex Coxall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alex Coxall's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sheehan Jr misses with an uppercut.
Coxall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Coxall throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sheehan Jr's head.
It looks like Justus Sheehan Jr has been cut.
Coxall throws a body kick that misses.
Coxall walks into a jab.
Sheehan Jr misses the body punch
letting Coxall counter with a right hand.
Coxall blocks the body kick.
Coxall tries to counter by clinching up but Sheehan Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
Sheehan Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sheehan Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Coxall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Coxall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Coxall defending well as Sheehan Jr loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Coxall.
Sheehan Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Sheehan Jr might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Coxall has got the better of the exchanges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sheehan Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Sheehan Jr scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Coxall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Coxall misses with a body shot
enabling Sheehan Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Sheehan Jr blocks a jab.
Sheehan Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Coxall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Coxall shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sheehan Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sheehan Jr, right into the meat.
Coxall wants to land a leg kick but Sheehan Jr is out of range.
Sheehan Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Coxall avoids a kick to the body.
Coxall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coxall. That's going to slow Sheehan Jr down.
Coxall goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Alex Coxall is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coxall connects with a leg kick. Sheehan Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sheehan Jr misses with a body shot.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Sheehan Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Coxall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Coxall scores with a leg kick.
Coxall misses with a hook.
Sheehan Jr throws a body punch but Coxall moves out of range.
Sheehan Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sheehan Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Justus Sheehan Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coxall looks to throw the jab but Sheehan Jr is out of range.
Coxall cracks Sheehan Jr with a good jab.
Coxall throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sheehan Jr walks into a straight right hand from Coxall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coxall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Coxall. Sheehan Jr shrugs it off though.
Sheehan Jr checks a leg kick.
Sheehan Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Coxall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coxall misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Sheehan Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sheehan Jr misses with a leg kick.
Coxall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sheehan Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Sheehan Jr misses.
Sheehan Jr misses with a leg kick
and Coxall counters with a nice body kick.
Coxall scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sheehan Jr tries to land a leg kick but Coxall saw it coming and moves away.
Coxall slips a straight right by Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr missing with a left hand there. Coxall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coxall checks a low kick from Sheehan Jr.
Coxall avoids the head kick by Sheehan Jr.
No joy there for Sheehan Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sheehan Jr is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coxall lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sheehan Jr moves forwards but Coxall connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Coxall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sheehan Jr.
Coxall scores with a nice strike.
Coxall thumps Sheehan Jr with a low kick.
Sheehan Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Coxall.
Sheehan Jr thinks about the counter body kick.
A big left from Sheehan Jr misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Coxall.
Sheehan Jr slips a straight right by Coxall.
Coxall throws the kick towards the body but Sheehan Jr avoids it.
Sheehan Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Coxall dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Coxall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A cross from Coxall lands.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Coxall throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sheehan Jr's head.
Sheehan Jr looks to land a body kick but Coxall moved away.
A slow jab from Sheehan Jr misses its intended target.
As Sheehan Jr backs away, Coxall returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Coxall throws a head kick that misses.
Coxall misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sheehan Jr! But no joy.
Coxall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Coxall.
Sheehan Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheehan Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Sheehan Jr looks to land a combination but Coxall avoids it well.
Coxall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Coxall.
Coxall throws a leg kick but Sheehan Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sheehan Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sheehan Jr misses with a head kick.
Coxall lands with a kick to the temple. Sheehan Jr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sheehan Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coxall.
A jab from Coxall finds it's way through Sheehan Jr's defenses.
Sheehan Jr is rocked!
Sheehan Jr blocks a head kick by Coxall.
Sheehan Jr misses with a low kick.
Coxall throws a leg kick
and Sheehan Jr counters with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Coxall.
Coxall goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sheehan Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Coxall finish him?
Coxall connects with an inside leg kick.
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!
Sheehan Jr gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Coxall gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Coxall!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renato Babawto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katuro Tisoaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tisoaka's choice of entrance music: Festivo. Katuro Tisoaka has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Renato Babawto's chin.
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177 lbs
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169 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Renato Babawto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Katuro Tisoaka!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babawto tries a head kick but it misses.
Tisoaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Babawto feints and as Tisoaka raises his hands in defense, Babawto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Babawto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Babawto trying to control but Tisoaka is working from the bottom.
Tisoaka wants to stand up but Babawto is controlling him.
Babawto is looking to work some ground and pound but Tisoaka has wrist control.
Babawto tries to free his leg and advance position but Tisoaka is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babawto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tisoaka wants to stand up but Babawto is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babawto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tisoaka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tisoaka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Babawto is able to avoid easily.
Tisoaka throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Babawto tumbling to the canvas!
It looks like Renato Babawto has been cut.
Tisoaka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Babawto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babawto keeping moving, preventing Tisoaka from controlling successfully.
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.
Babawto is looking to sweep but instead, Tisoaka has passed into half guard.
Tisoaka is looking for a kimura but Babawto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tisoaka to get the leverage.
Babawto manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tisoaka keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes.
Babawto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tisoaka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka lands an elbow inside that Babawto shrugs off.
Tisoaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tisoaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Tisoaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tisoaka throws a front kick that sends Babawto stumbling back into the ropes.
Babawto is breathing heavily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tisoaka, right into the meat.
Babawto avoids a kick to the body.
Tisoaka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Babawto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Babawto.
Babawto prevents Tisoaka from getting back to his feet.
Tisoaka pushes Babawto off and scrambles back to his feet.
Tisoaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babawto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Tisoaka. Beautiful body shot.
Tisoaka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Babawto dodges the punch combination from Tisoaka.
A head kick lands from Tisoaka that sends Babawto to the canvas. Babawto tries to scramble back to his feet but Tisoaka brings him back down into side control.
Babawto is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tisoaka tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tisoaka throws an elbow but Babawto slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tisoaka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Babawto keeps working.
Tisoaka landing a few strikes.
Tisoaka trying to control the action but Babawto is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Babawto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Babawto, who protects the arm well.
Babawto takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tisoaka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Babawto keeps working.
Tisoaka is working Babawto over with some ground and pound from side control.
Babawto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tisoaka tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Babawto is not content to let Tisoaka control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katuro Tisoaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Renato Babawto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tisoaka scores with the left hand. Babawto knows he should have avoided that one.
Babawto misses with a two punch combination.
Tisoaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Babawto or perhaps it was just good defense by Tisoaka, which made it look bad.
Tisoaka misses with a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Babawto blocks the leg kick.
Tisoaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Babawto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Tisoaka's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tisoaka is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Babawto rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tisoaka drops Babawto with a big left hand and mounts him. Babawto is in big trouble!
Oh Babawto is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babawto is squirming around, avoiding Tisoaka's attempts to control the action.
Tisoaka looking to finish with strikes here!
Tisoaka looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babawto is just holding on here. Tisoaka manages to take his back.
Tisoaka is looking for the choke from the back position but Babawto is controlling his hands well.
Our spies down at at Body Pain_12elite_599$+VM inform us that Tisoaka has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Babawto rolls, trying to escape but Tisoaka keeps control of the position.
Tisoaka is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Babawto. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Tisoaka gets his hands free as Babawto looks to control.
Babawto rolls, trying to escape but Tisoaka keeps control of the position.
Babawto prevents Tisoaka from getting a body triangle.
Babawto tries to break free.
Babawto seems to have got his legs back now.
Tisoaka scores with punches and elbows.
Babawto is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babawto is trying to remain composed but Tisoaka is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Tisoaka has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Babawto is in real trouble here. Tisoaka gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Babawto is tapping out! Tisoaka wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Katuro Tisoaka!
Katuro Tisoaka is the new welterweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Katuro Tisoaka made sure he mentioned Spartan Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helge Fossmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naya Shinoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fossmo comes into the arena with Helge Fossmo predikar blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Shinoki 's choice of entrance music: wadiako. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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286 lbs
24 - 12 - 0 |
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169 lbs
26 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Helge Fossmo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Naya Shinoki !
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fossmo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fossmo throws the left hand but Shinoki avoids the punch easily.
Shinoki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fossmo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fossmo throws a series of punches but Shinoki moves out of range.
Fossmo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shinoki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shinoki has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Shinoki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shinoki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fossmo throws a lazy uppercut
and Shinoki counters with a shoot takedown. Fossmo fights it but they end up in guard.
Shinoki passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Shinoki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Shinoki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fossmo is looking for a sweep. Shinoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fossmo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinoki wants to control from the top but Fossmo keeps moving.
Fossmo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Fossmo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shinoki defends it easily.
Fossmo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shinoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fossmo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fossmo is adopting a defensive guard.
Shinoki trying to control but Fossmo is working from the bottom.
Fossmo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shinoki manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fossmo wants to control from the top but Shinoki keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shinoki is on top in guard.
Shinoki looking to pass the guard.
Shinoki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fossmo is trying to keep Shinoki in close.
Fossmo wants to stand up but Shinoki is controlling him.
Shinoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Fossmo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fossmo is keeping the position for now.
Fossmo looking for subs off his back but Shinoki has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fossmo trying to hold on to Shinoki 's head to control him but Shinoki postures up.
Ground and pound from Shinoki .
Fossmo is trying to maintain the position but Shinoki is very close to passing his half guard.
Fossmo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's four 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.
Shinoki controlling the pace.
Shinoki works his way into side control.
Shinoki wants to control but Fossmo is keeping him busy.
Fossmo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shinoki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shinoki tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fossmo throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Fossmo is not content to let Shinoki control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Helge Fossmo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fossmo cracks a nice hook into Shinoki 's ribs.
Fossmo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shinoki is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Fossmo moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Helge Fossmo!
A relieved looking Helge Fossmo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Naya Shinoki stepped up to the mic, saying ' Didn't go my way I will come back stronger Congrats to my opponent an best of luck in the future thanks you all for the support'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Akira Ishikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Predator Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ishikawa comes to the ring accompanied by mindshift genki sudo. Burns has chosen How I Could Just Kill A Man - Cypress Hill as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Predator Burns is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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147 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Ishikawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Predator Burns!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishikawa has managed to clinch.
Ishikawa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burns blocks it with crossed arms.
Burns blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burns missing with knees to the body.
Burns avoids the elbow strike from Ishikawa, against the ropes.
Ishikawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burns blocks an elbow strike from Ishikawa.
Burns holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Burns tries to land a knee to the head but Ishikawa blocks with his arms.
Ishikawa looking to slow down the pace here.
Burns trying to stall but Ishikawa improves his position.
Burns working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ishikawa trying to control the position but instead, Burns has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ishikawa into the ropes.
Ishikawa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishikawa gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Burns regains guard.
Burns looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ishikawa works over Burns with some ground and pound from 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ishikawa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ishikawa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ishikawa is stalling in the full guard.
Burns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ishikawa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ishikawa trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Ishikawa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ishikawa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ishikawa wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Ishikawa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ishikawa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ishikawa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
Burns is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ishikawa wants to get back to his feet.
Ishikawa tries to kick Burns off in order to stand up. Burns Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Ishikawa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Burns wants to control but Ishikawa is keeping him busy.
Ishikawa is trying to get back to his feet.
Burns throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ishikawa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Burns asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns cracks Ishikawa with a big elbow.
Ishikawa pushes Burns away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Burns gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Burns working the ground and pound from side control.
Burns lands a nice forearm strike.
Ishikawa trying to remain calm as Burns controls from the top position.
Ishikawa wants to get back to his feet but Burns is dominant here and he's now got Ishikawa's back!
Ishikawa wants to get back to his feet.
Ishikawa trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Can Ishikawa hold on?! Burns is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Ishikawa covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Burns.
Ishikawa trying to get back to his feet but Burns is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ishikawa is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Burns is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Ishikawa up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ishikawa takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Burns biding his time, controlling Ishikawa.
Ishikawa trying to get back to his feet but Burns is in full control for now.
Burns lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Burns scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Predator Burns dominated that round.
That's time! Ishikawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ishikawa closes the distance but Burns moves to the side
and Burns decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ishikawa's guard.
Ishikawa pushes Burns off and gets back to his feet.
Ishikawa tries to clinch up
and Burns counters with a shoot takedown. Ishikawa fights it but they end up in guard.
Burns prevents Ishikawa from getting back to his feet.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Ishikawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns stops Ishikawa from standing up.
Burns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ishikawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns prevents Ishikawa from getting back to his feet.
Ishikawa scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishikawa tries to clinch but Burns moves away
and Burns counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burns.
Burns pushing down on Ishikawa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Burns trying to control from half guard but Ishikawa is working away.
Ishikawa is looking to escape.
Burns looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ishikawa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ishikawa is in trouble now - Burns has advanced to mount!
The referee warns Ishikawa that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Burns lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ishikawa is squirming around, avoiding Burns's attempts to control the action.
Burns lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns looking to control but Ishikawa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ishikawa wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Burns tries to control but Ishikawa wriggling away.
Burns working Ishikawa over with strikes here.
Burns scoring with strikes but Ishikawa is staying in there.
Burns has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ishikawa bucks Burns off and manages to get back to his feet!
Ishikawa stuffs the takedown.
Ishikawa takes the fight into the clinch.
Ishikawa throws an elbow that misses.
Ishikawa looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Ishikawa turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ishikawa manages to end up in side control.
Ishikawa trying to control the position but Burns is working away.
Burns manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Burns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burns is looking to improve his position.
Ishikawa trying to pass the guard but Burns defending well.
Ishikawa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Burns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ishikawa pulls his head out easily.
Burns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ishikawa pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa working the head and body with strikes.
Burns is looking for a sweep. Ishikawa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ishikawa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Burns wants to improve his position but Ishikawa is controlling well.
Ishikawa wants to free his trapped foot but Burns is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burns looking for submissions off his back.
Ishikawa working over Burns with some ground and pound. Burns looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Predator Burns will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ishikawa is looking to clinch.
Ishikawa clinches up against the ropes.
Ishikawa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burns has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Ishikawa.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns avoids the elbow strike from Ishikawa, against the ropes.
Ishikawa is trying to maintain a safe position but Burns gets an underhook and turns Ishikawa into the ropes.
Ishikawa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burns has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ishikawa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ishikawa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Burns stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ishikawa prevents a body shot from Burns.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishikawa stalls.
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Ishikawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ishikawa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ishikawa misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ishikawa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Burns's brow.
Burns blocks an elbow strike from Ishikawa.
Burns has Ishikawa pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Ishikawa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Burns can't get the takedown.
Akira Ishikawa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ishikawa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burns avoids it.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burns is looking to control Ishikawa's arms but Ishikawa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Burns has his back to the ropes.
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burns lands a body shot.
Burns dodges an elbow strike from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa looking to throw knees to the head but Burns is blocking nicely.
Ishikawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Burns leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Ishikawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ishikawa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Burns is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Ishikawa manages to break the clinch.
Ishikawa closes the distance but Burns moves to the side
enabling Burns to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ishikawa's waist but Ishikawa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burns off to one side.
Akira Ishikawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Predator Burns.
Burns lands with a hook. Ishikawa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ishikawa drives through and clinches with Burns against the ropes.
Burns avoiding damage as Ishikawa throws knees to the body.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Ishikawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Burns.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ishikawa looking to throw knees to the head but Burns is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns misses with some punches.
Ishikawa tries to land a knee to the head but Burns blocks with his arms.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ishikawa throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries to throw a body punch but Ishikawa avoids it by throwing Burns back against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Burns blocks an elbow strike from Ishikawa.
Burns tries to pull guard but Ishikawa holds him up against the ropes and eventually Burns drops back down to his feet.
Ishikawa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burns.
Burns misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Still in the clinch, Burns scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burns tries to work over Ishikawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ishikawa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burns.
Burns misses with a knee strike.
Burns on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Burns tries to work over Ishikawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ishikawa lands a nice knee to the body.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa prevents the takedown attempt.
Burns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A body shot lands from Burns.
Ishikawa misses with an elbow strike.
Ishikawa trying to stall but Burns improves his position.
Ishikawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ishikawa missing with knees to the body.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Ishikawa.
Burns pushes Ishikawa back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Burns scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burns tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ishikawa avoids it.
Burns struggles to land a body shot inside as Ishikawa controls his hands.
Ishikawa stalls.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ishikawa throws an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ishikawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Burns leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Burns is trying to pull guard but Ishikawa has him pressed against the ropes.
Burns tries to work over Ishikawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Ishikawa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Akira Ishikawa did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ishikawa instigates a clinch.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ishikawa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Burns's brow.
Ishikawa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Burns in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Burns leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Burns taking a breather.
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ishikawa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Burns pulls guard effortlessly.
Burns has an active guard here but Ishikawa has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishikawa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ishikawa seems to be working for a kimura but Burns defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burns.
Burns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ishikawa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ishikawa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Burns's guard.
Burns moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ishikawa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Predator Burns has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ishikawa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Ishikawa from controlling successfully.
Burns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ishikawa defends well.
Burns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ishikawa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Burns is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Burns trying to keep a closed guard but Ishikawa is proving a slippery customer.
Ishikawa wants to pass the guard but Burns is keeping the position.
Burns looking for a guillotine here but Ishikawa defends easily.
Ishikawa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ishikawa grinds an elbow into Burns's temple.
Ishikawa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burns keeps working.
Burns manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ishikawa is looking to escape.
Burns moves nicely into side control.
Ishikawa is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Burns has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Burns throws an elbow but Ishikawa slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa pushes Burns away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Burns gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ishikawa prevents Burns from moving into mount.
Ishikawa is pushing Burns's head away, looking to escape. Burns manages to hold on to the position though.
Burns creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Burns lands an elbow.
Burns in side control, throwing shots but Ishikawa defends.
Burns tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ishikawa defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Predator Burns will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ishikawa tries to clinch up but Burns circles away and keeps his distance.
Burns feints the counter takedown.
Ishikawa moves into the clinch.
Burns working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ishikawa missing with knees to the body.
Ishikawa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burns.
Ishikawa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short uppercut from Burns.
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burns can't find room to land a body shot as Ishikawa controls the action.
Burns lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns wants to take the fight to the mat but Ishikawa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ishikawa blocking some punches.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ishikawa's elbow.
Ishikawa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Burns lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
Ishikawa missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns blocks an elbow strike from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa looking to stall.
Burns tries to work over Ishikawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Ishikawa.
Ishikawa misses with an elbow strike.
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ishikawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ishikawa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ishikawa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Burns's brow.
Ishikawa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ishikawa lands a nice knee to the body.
Burns lands an uppercut.
Ishikawa landing knees to the head.
Burns avoids a wild elbow strike from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa stalling in the clinch but Burns improves position.
Akira Ishikawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Burns manages to end up in 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!
Ishikawa wants to get back to his feet.
Ishikawa is not content to let Burns control the position.
Burns lands some shots froms side control.
Ishikawa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Burns asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ishikawa keeps working.
Ishikawa pushes Burns away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Burns gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ishikawa keeps working.
Burns prevents Ishikawa from escaping the position.
Burns working the body and head with strikes.
Ishikawa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Burns is chipping away with strikes.
Predator Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ishikawa keeps working.
Burns wants to take a breather but Ishikawa manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Burns.
Ishikawa keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns prevents Ishikawa from getting back to his feet.
Burns working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ishikawa's head.
Burns loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ishikawa is scooting his butt against the ropes and has managed to get back to his feet. Burns presses him back against the ropes, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Burns pushes Ishikawa back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Burns trying to control the position but instead, Ishikawa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Burns into the ropes.
Burns pulls Ishikawa into guard.
Ishikawa landing some decent shots from guard.
Ishikawa won't allow Burns to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Predator Burns.
I think Burns has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Predator Burns!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Predator Burns!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Predator Burns!
Predator Burns wins by unanimous decision!
An intense looking Predator Burns took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thanks guys, I have worked hard and the Burns team got me back on track. I regret not starting my career with Bradley Burns and my family but now I'm home.'.
Akira Ishikawa spoke after the fight, saying 'It happens let's try again'.
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