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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masaya Ishida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Manjuelez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masaya Ishida has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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240 lbs
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200 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masaya Ishida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pablo Manjuelez!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishida throws a leg kick that is checked
and Manjuelez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ishida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manjuelez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manjuelez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ishida is on top in guard.
Manjuelez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Manjuelez wants to control from the top but Ishida keeps moving.
Manjuelez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Manjuelez sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Manjuelez wants to control from the top but Ishida keeps moving.
Ishida pushes a forearm under Manjuelez's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Manjuelez is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Masaya Ishida!
A less than humble Masaya Ishida misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Pablo Manjuelez was interviewed post fight and said '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 Mawzer VaraKolaudov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakeem Jabbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jabbar is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Passion Pit - Carried Away. Hakeem Jabbar is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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300 lbs
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308 lbs
21 - 35 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Good kicks
Very quick |
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Good kicks
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mawzer VaraKolaudov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hakeem Jabbar!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jabbar misses with a wild body shot.
Jabbar gets caught napping as VaraKolaudov dives in and scores a takedown. Jabbar manages to retain guard.
VaraKolaudov slips nicely into half guard.
VaraKolaudov is keen to just control but Jabbar is a slippery customer.
VaraKolaudov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jabbar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
VaraKolaudov thows a huge punch but Jabbar dodges it nicely.
VaraKolaudov throwing shots but Jabbar is blocking nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jabbar can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabbar is looking to control VaraKolaudov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jabbar avoid being mounted?
VaraKolaudov thows a huge punch but Jabbar dodges it nicely.
Jabbar is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VaraKolaudov thows a huge punch but Jabbar dodges it nicely.
VaraKolaudov passes the guard and advances to mount!
VaraKolaudov landing strikes, looking to finish!
VaraKolaudov tries to control but Jabbar wriggling away.
VaraKolaudov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
VaraKolaudov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
VaraKolaudov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jabbar is looking to escape.
VaraKolaudov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
VaraKolaudov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jabbar is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jabbar and VaraKolaudov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The referee asks VaraKolaudov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. VaraKolaudov prefers to stall for the moment though.
VaraKolaudov working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
VaraKolaudov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jabbar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
VaraKolaudov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VaraKolaudov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
VaraKolaudov drives through with a takedown into Jabbar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
VaraKolaudov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
VaraKolaudov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jabbar is rocked!
VaraKolaudov wants to control from the top but Jabbar keeps moving.
Jabbar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from VaraKolaudov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
VaraKolaudov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
VaraKolaudov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
VaraKolaudov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
VaraKolaudov stands up from Jabbar's guard - VaraKolaudov perhaps looking for a knockout.
VaraKolaudov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jabbar tries to avoid it but VaraKolaudov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jabbar to the ground. Jabbar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Jabbar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jabbar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Mawzer VaraKolaudov has been cut.
VaraKolaudov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jabbar throws a good cross that connects.
Jabbar has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as VaraKolaudov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
VaraKolaudov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jabbar manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jabbar throws a sloppy head kick and VaraKolaudov moves out of range easily.
VaraKolaudov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jabbar gets caught flat footed, as VaraKolaudov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
VaraKolaudov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mawzer VaraKolaudov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mawzer VaraKolaudov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jabbar lands a head kick!
Jabbar throws a head kick that misses.
VaraKolaudov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jabbar is trying to defend but VaraKolaudov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jabbar is looking to get back to is feet but VaraKolaudov passes into side control.
Check out the look on VaraKolaudov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
VaraKolaudov lands a strong strike to the head of Jabbar. That's dazed him! VaraKolaudov looking to finish here. Jabbar is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - VaraKolaudov lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mawzer VaraKolaudov!
Mawzer VaraKolaudov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Big Bear Nutrition 160Q logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Katsuya Yasumi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuki Tihiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yasumi comes to the ring accompanied by Space Dandy. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tihiro's choice of entrance music: Jyo. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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Brawler
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Katsuya Yasumi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuki Tihiro!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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!
Yasumi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tihiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yasumi keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Yasumi's face as Tihiro controls the position.
Yasumi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yasumi struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Yasumi's face as Tihiro controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yasumi tries to buck Tihiro off but Tihiro is having none of it.
Yasumi is letting Tihiro control him for a moment.
Tihiro trying to control the position but Yasumi is working away.
Yasumi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yasumi regains half guard.
Yasumi is looking for a sweep. Tihiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tihiro prevents Yasumi from standing back up.
Tihiro wants to pass the guard but Yasumi is defending well.
Yasumi wants to get back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tihiro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yasumi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tihiro.
Tihiro tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tihiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yasumi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tihiros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Yuki Tihiro has been cut.
Tihiro shoots in and drives through. Yasumi sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Yasumi slams his shin into Tihiro's torso.
Yasumi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yasumi throws a head kick but Tihiro moves out of range.
Tihiro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yasumi defends it nicely.
Yuki Tihiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yasumi cracks Tihiro with a good jab.
Yasumi stuffs the takedown.
Katsuya Yasumi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuki Tihiro.
Tihiro shoots in looking for a takedown but Yasumi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tihiro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Tihiro looks to move away, Yasumi throws a big counter combo bu Tihiro just gets out of the way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yasumi cracks Tihiro on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Tihiro falls backwards against the ropes. Yasumi follows up with more strikes that drop Tihiro to his knees. Yasumi keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Tihiro! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Katsuya Yasumi!
Katsuya Yasumi managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Big Bear Nutrition 160Q, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Virastuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalba Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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210 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasily Virastuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kalba Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech throws a head kick but Virastuk moves out of range.
Virastuk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Virastuk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Virastuk moves in looking to clinch but Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech pushes him off.
Virastuk takes a swing at Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech's ribcage but misses.
Virastuk knocks Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech is rocked!
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!
Virastuk decides to stand up, so the ref orders Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech to his feet.
Virastuk throws a leg kick but Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Virastuk. Those never looked like landing.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech misses with a body kick.
Virastuk closes the distance and pushes Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech back into the ropes.
Nice body punch from Virastuk.
Virastuk prevents the takedown attempt.
Virastuk connects with a knee to the head.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech looks winded!
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Virastuk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virastuk is leaning against Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Virastuk floors Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech with a big punch on the inside! Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech is trying to recover but Virastuk dives into side control.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech is still in real trouble! Can Virastuk finish him?
Virastuk has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Virastuk lands an uppercut, right on the button! Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech tumbles backwards into the ropes, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasily Virastuk!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mophaf Bungradidoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ozutsu Fukumatsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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304 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mophaf Bungradidoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ozutsu Fukumatsu!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bungradidoa dodges the punch combination from Fukumatsu.
Bungradidoa throws out a loose jab but Fukumatsu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bungradidoa misses with a takedown attempt
and Fukumatsu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bungradidoa throws a head kick that misses.
Fukumatsu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fukumatsu works the jab nicely.
Fukumatsu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bungradidoa dives in and grabs Fukumatsu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fukumatsu pushes down on Bungradidoa's head and hops out.
Fukumatsu scores with a shot to the body.
Bungradidoa is breathing heavily.
Bungradidoa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fukumatsu misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fukumatsu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bungradidoa backwards.
Fukumatsu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fukumatsu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bungradidoa backwards.
Bungradidoa blocks an uppercut.
Fukumatsu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Fukumatsu as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Fukumatsu - that landed with a thud.
Fukumatsu misses with some punches.
Bungradidoa can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mophaf Bungradidoa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fukumatsu lands a nice uppercut.
Fukumatsu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukumatsu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bungradidoa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fukumatsu lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Fukumatsu.
Fukumatsu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bungradidoa closes the distance and clinches up with Fukumatsu, looking for a takedown. Bungradidoa pushes Fukumatsu against the ropes but Fukumatsu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mophaf Bungradidoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BAM! Fukumatsu delivers a spinning backfist that drops Bungradidoa like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Ozutsu Fukumatsu!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renato Babawto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naya Shinoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinoki has chosen wadiako as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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30
169 lbs
27 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Renato Babawto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Naya Shinoki !
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinoki instigates a clinch.
Shinoki breaks the clinch.
Babawto throws a head kick that misses.
Babawto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shinoki circles away quickly and effectively.
Renato Babawto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babawto throws a combination that misses
and Shinoki counters with a shoot takedown. Babawto fights it but they end up in guard.
Shinoki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shinoki wants to control from the top but Babawto keeps moving.
Shinoki pushes down on Babawto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babawto won't allow Shinoki to pass to mount.
Babawto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shinoki pulls his head out easily.
Babawto tries to get to full guard but Shinoki has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinoki trying to control the action but Babawto is working from the bottom.
Babawto moves into full guard.
Babawto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shinoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Babawto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babawto throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Shinoki throws a big right hand that misses.
Shinoki won't allow Babawto to sweep him here.
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.
Shinoki is looking to pass into half guard but Babawto pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Babawto is in guard.
Our spies down at at Roosters Coop inform us that Shinoki has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Babawto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shinoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Babawto is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shinoki wants to stand up but Babawto is controlling him.
Shinoki is looking for a triangle but Babawto pushes his legs off easily.
Babawto won't allow Shinoki to sweep him here.
Babawto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shinoki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinoki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Shinoki wants to control from the top but Babawto keeps moving.
Babawto looking to control.
Babawto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shinoki 's guard.
Babawto preventing the sweep.
Shinoki keeping moving, preventing Babawto from controlling successfully.
Babawto lands a couple of elbows.
Babawto trying to control the position from guard on top but Shinoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shinoki keeping full guard, as Babawto tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babawto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shinoki is on top in guard.
Shinoki wants to control from the top but Babawto keeps moving.
Babawto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shinoki controls the pace.
Shinoki lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shinoki trying to control but Babawto is working from the bottom.
Shinoki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naya Shinoki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Babawto shoots in looking for a takedown but Shinoki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Babawto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Babawto misses with a takedown attempt
and Shinoki counters with a single leg into guard. Babawto didn't expect that.
Shinoki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shinoki passes into half guard.
Babawto is trying to get back to full guard.
Shinoki is trying to control. Babawto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shinoki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shinoki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinoki slips a nice elbow through Babawto's hands, connecting with Babawto's forehead.
Babawto is refusing to be controlled, as Shinoki sits in half guard.
Shinoki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babawto is staying active underneath Shinoki , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Babawto strikes from the bottom but Shinoki uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Shinoki trying to control the action but Babawto is working from the bottom.
Babawto struggling a bit here.
Babawto is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Shinoki is trying to get an arm triangle but Babawto is defending well.
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.
Babawto can't do much from the bottom here.
Shinoki tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Shinoki working the head and body with strikes.
Babawto tries to buck Shinoki off but Shinoki is having none of it.
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.
Shinoki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Babawto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Naya Shinoki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shinoki misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babawto tries to bench press Shinoki off him but Shinoki keeps the position.
Shinoki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Babawto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shinoki laying and praying for a moment but Babawto takes advantage and regains half guard.
Babawto trying to control here.
Babawto tries to get to full guard but Shinoki has control of the leg.
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 is thwarting Babawto's attempts to control the position.
Shinoki throwing shots but Babawto is blocking nicely.
Shinoki prevents Babawto from improving his position.
Babawto tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Shinoki has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Babawto is looking to improve his position but Shinoki isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naya Shinoki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Babawto throws a lazy head kick
and Shinoki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Babawto's guard.
Babawto wants to hit a switch here but Shinoki passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Babawto there!
Shinoki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Babawto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shinoki prevents Babawto from getting the reversal.
Shinoki wants to control the action but instead Babawto gets a body lock and reverses into Shinoki 's guard! Nice work!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinoki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Babawto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shinoki wants to sweep here but Babawto controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinoki isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Babawto stacks Shinoki 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 Babawto!
Shinoki tries to bench press Babawto off him but Babawto keeps the position.
Shinoki is not content to let Babawto control the position.
Babawto is trying to move to mount but Shinoki reverses beautifully and ends up in Babawto's guard.
Babawto looking for a sweep. Not yet Babawto, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinoki landing with the ground and pound.
Babawto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shinoki is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Babawto.
Shinoki wants to take a breather but Babawto manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Shinoki .
Shinoki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shinoki looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babawto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shinoki 's guard.
Babawto preventing the sweep.
Shinoki pushes Babawto off and scrambles back to his feet.
Babawto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shinoki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Babawto moves into full guard.
Babawto keeping full guard, as Shinoki tries to pass.
Shinoki passes Babawto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Babawto tries to roll over but Shinoki keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinoki is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
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!
Babawto tries to hold on but Shinoki postures up.
The referee warns Babawto that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Shinoki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Babawto is looking to escape.
Shinoki might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Babawto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naya Shinoki really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Babawto misses with a takedown attempt - Shinoki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shinoki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shinoki stuffs the takedown.
Shinoki feints the counter takedown.
Shinoki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shinoki dives in and grabs Babawto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Babawto pushes down on Shinoki 's head and hops out.
Babawto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Babawto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shinoki tries to roll over but Babawto keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babawto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Babawto is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Babawto prevents Shinoki from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babawto is trying to control the action in half guard but Shinoki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shinoki moves into full guard.
Shinoki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shinoki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Babawto throws a big right hand that misses.
Shinoki wants to improve his position but instead Babawto has moved into half guard.
Shinoki is trying to control but can't.
Babawto prevents Shinoki from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babawto not doing much here.
Shinoki is trying to stand back up but Babawto is controlling him
Shinoki tries to roll over but Babawto keeps him under control.
Shinoki is looking to escape.
Babawto trying to mount his opponent but Shinoki defends it.
Shinoki wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Babawto dives in for a single leg takedown but Shinoki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Shinoki feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Babawto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babawto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shinoki 's guard.
Babawto won't allow Shinoki to sweep him here.
Babawto throwing strikes from guard but Shinoki blocks nicely.
Babawto won't allow Shinoki to sweep him here.
Shinoki is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Babawto has his hands clasped together but Shinoki extends and breaks Babawto's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Shinoki .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Naya Shinoki !
Naya Shinoki made sure to mention his sponsor, GREEN!160 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Quanero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Boskins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quanero's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 537 CUBA. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
250 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
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300 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Julio Quanero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwayne Boskins!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Quanero - just one landing.
It looks like Dwayne Boskins has been cut.
Boskins misses with a body shot.
Quanero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boskins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Quanero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boskins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boskins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boskins slips a jab and a cross from Quanero.
Boskins moves forwards but Quanero connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Quanero misses with a straight left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boskins. That's going to slow Quanero down.
Boskins shoots in and bounces Quanero off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quanero manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boskins manages to get himself to full guard.
Boskins keeping full guard, as Quanero tries to pass.
Quanero gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quanero takes a swing at Boskins's ribcage but misses.
Boskins slips a jab and a cross from Quanero.
Boskins throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Quanero is breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Boskins.
Boskins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Quanero is trying to break the clinch but Boskins is controlling him.
We've been informed that Boskins has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Boskins has hold of one of Quanero's legs. Quanero is fighting the takedown attempt but Boskins gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Quanero might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boskins stands up and waves to Quanero to follow him.
Julio Quanero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boskins drops Quanero with a beautiful combination! Quanero stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Boskins is looking for the KO!
It looks like Julio Quanero has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quanero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice jab there from Boskins.
Quanero is rocked!
Boskins feints a jab and as Quanero dips his head, Boskins unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Quanero right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Quanero falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the ropes! Boskins smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dwayne Boskins!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fabrici Gorfal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katuro Tisoaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tisoaka is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Festivo. Katuro Tisoaka acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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160 lbs
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169 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Fabrici Gorfal!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Katuro Tisoaka!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorfal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tisoaka.
Tisoaka takes a swing at Gorfal's ribcage but misses.
Nice combo by Tisoaka! Oh, that's hurt him - Gorfal falls to the canvas and Tisoaka follows him into side control.
It looks like Fabrici Gorfal has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tisoaka wants to control but Gorfal is keeping him busy.
Gorfal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tisoaka working the head and body with strikes.
Gorfal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tisoaka creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gorfal sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tisoaka creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tisoaka throws an elbow but Gorfal slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gorfal is not content to let Tisoaka control the position.
An elbow from Tisoaka crashes against the mat.
Gorfal sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tisoaka is thwarting Gorfal's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Tisoaka.
Tisoaka is trying to work for a kimura but Gorfal is defending well.
Gorfal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorfal is looking to improve his position.
Gorfal moves into full guard.
Gorfal has momentary wrist control but Tisoaka slips an elbow through the middle.
Gorfal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tisoaka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tisoaka preventing the sweep.
Tisoaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorfal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gorfal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka throws a big right hand that misses.
Tisoaka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gorfal wants to sweep here but Tisoaka controlling him for the moment.
Tisoaka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gorfal working a defensive guard here.
Tisoaka wants to control from the top but Gorfal keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gorfal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tisoaka drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gorfal manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tisoaka has Gorfal in his 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka wants to stand up but Gorfal is controlling him.
Gorfal stands and throws Tisoaka's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tisoaka is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tisoaka is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tisoaka is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Gorfal has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gorfal fails to land a wild elbow strike.
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 Fabrici Gorfal'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.
Gorfal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tisoaka throws a chopping leg kick but Gorfal manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gorfal shoots in and drives through. Tisoaka sprawls well.
Gorfal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tisoaka.
Tisoaka jabs Gorfal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tisoaka scores with a hook.
Tisoaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gorfal circles away quickly and effectively.
Gorfal appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gorfal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tisoaka lands a big right hook! Gorfal looks hurt but is still standing! Tisoaka lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Gorfal falls down and Tisoaka dives in with a huge hammer fist! Gorfal's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Tisoaka runs up the ropes to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Katuro Tisoaka! Katuro Tisoaka retains his welterweight title!
Katuro Tisoaka took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Akira Ishikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chibi Tsushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ishikawa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to mindshift genki sudo. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
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148 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Ishikawa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Chibi Tsushima!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishikawa clinches with his opponent.
Ishikawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsushima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ishikawa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tsushima's brow.
Tsushima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ishikawa.
Ishikawa stalling in the clinch but Tsushima improves position.
Ishikawa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tsushima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsushima swings wildly with an uppercut but Ishikawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ishikawa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tsushima's coach down at Tōshi was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tsushima's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ishikawa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tsushima has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ishikawa misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tsushima as Ishikawa tries to tie him up.
A shot in the inside from Tsushima.
Ishikawa just leaning against Tsushima, taking a breather.
Ishikawa takes a shot to the head.
Tsushima drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsushima dodges an elbow strike from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa tries to land knees in the clinch but Tsushima avoids the damage to the body.
Ishikawa misses with an elbow strike.
Ishikawa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ishikawa looking to slow down the pace here.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ishikawa throws an elbow but misses.
Tsushima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsushima.
Ishikawa blocking some punches.
Tsushima misses with a punch on the inside.
Ishikawa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tsushima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima misses with the head strike.
Tsushima has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ishikawa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right from Tsushima.
Tsushima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tsushima has a couple of punches blocked by Ishikawa.
Tsushima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tsushima manages to break the clinch.
Ishikawa moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsushima breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ishikawa rushes Tsushima and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Tsushima takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tsushima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ishikawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Tsushima leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Ishikawa blocks an uppercut.
Tsushima has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ishikawa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Akira Ishikawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chibi Tsushima.
Ishikawa blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ishikawa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tsushima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsushima has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ishikawa clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ishikawa showing good submission defense here.
Tsushima is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ishikawa knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ishikawa for a finish.
Tsushima has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ishikawa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Tsushima misses with an elbow to the head.
Tsushima throwing wild punches that miss their target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ishikawa wants to get back to his feet.
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!
Can Ishikawa hold on?! Tsushima is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Ishikawa defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ishikawa is trying to stand back up.
Ishikawa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Tsushima is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chibi Tsushima dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tsushima tries to keep at a distance but Ishikawa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tsushima is trying to drag Ishikawa to the mat but Ishikawa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Tsushima gets through Ishikawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tsushima goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ishikawa prevents it.
Tsushima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsushima misses with a punch to the body.
Ishikawa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tsushima blocks it with crossed arms.
Tsushima has a couple of punches blocked by Ishikawa.
Tsushima lands an uppercut.
Ishikawa jumps into guard, dragging Tsushima to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsushima tries to free his leg and advance position but Ishikawa is retaining full guard.
Ishikawa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tsushima is looking to advance position but Ishikawa has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Tsushima sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ishikawa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tsushima wants to get back to full guard.
Tsushima trying to control from the bottom.
Tsushima is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tsushima manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tsushima working a defensive guard here.
Ishikawa drops back looking for a leg! Tsushima is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tsushima manages to kick Ishikawa off! Ishikawa jumps back into Tsushima's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tsushima keeping full guard, as Ishikawa tries to pass.
Tsushima trying to control the position.
Ishikawa lands a couple of digs.
Tsushima wants to sweep but no luck.
Tsushima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ishikawa keeping full guard, as Tsushima tries to pass.
Tsushima postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tsushima advances position into side control!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ishikawa is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tsushima is controlling him well.
Tsushima tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ishikawa's legs.
Ishikawa is trying to get back to his feet.
Tsushima works to advance to full mount. Ishikawa defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima landing strikes from the mount and Ishikawa is in trouble!
Ishikawa is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Tsushima wants to control the pace but Ishikawa is squirming around nicely.
Ishikawa is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Tsushima raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tsushima looking to control but Ishikawa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tsushima jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ishikawa manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsushima working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chibi Tsushima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ishikawa drives through and clinches with Tsushima against the ropes.
Tsushima breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tsushima closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ishikawa circles away.
Ishikawa forces Tsushima back against the ropes and clinches.
Tsushima's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishikawa darts in and clinches Tsushima up against the ropes.
Tsushima breaks from the clinch.
Ishikawa moves into the clinch.
Ishikawa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tsushima.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ishikawa obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishikawa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tsushima is defending well for now.
Ishikawa misses with a knee to the head.
Ishikawa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ishikawa blocking some punches.
Tsushima is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ishikawa taking a breather.
Tsushima managing to block the knees to the body from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ishikawa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tsushima manages to break the clinch.
Tsushima gets tackled into the ropes by Ishikawa. Ishikawa maintains the clinch.
Ishikawa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tsushima tries to break the clinch but Ishikawa is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa looking to stall.
Tsushima breaks from the clinch.
Ishikawa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ishikawa gets a clinch.
Ishikawa lands a good knee to the midsection. Tsushima won't want to take too many of those.
Ishikawa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Tsushima throws a punch but it's blocked by Ishikawa.
Tsushima has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ishikawa after a bit of a struggle.
Akira Ishikawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chibi Tsushima.
Tsushima goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ishikawa prevents it.
Ishikawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Tsushima leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Ishikawa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tsushima's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tsushima dodges an elbow strike from Ishikawa.
Tsushima wants the takedown. Ishikawa is fighting it off but Tsushima persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ishikawa's guard against the ropes.
Ishikawa keeping full guard, as Tsushima tries to pass.
Chibi Tsushima has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ishikawa kicks Tsushima off and gets to his feet.
Tsushima gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ishikawa counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ishikawa takes the fight into the clinch.
Akira Ishikawa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ishikawa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa is looking to control Tsushima's arms but Tsushima gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ishikawa has his back to the ropes.
Tsushima avoiding damage as Ishikawa throws knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ishikawa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tsushima breaks the clinch.
Tsushima tries to keep at a distance but Ishikawa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tsushima's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ishikawa pushes Tsushima up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tsushima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Tsushima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ishikawa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Ishikawa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tsushima avoids it.
Ishikawa misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Ishikawa clearly takes 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.
Ishikawa moves into range and clinches up with Tsushima.
Ishikawa throws an elbow but it misses.
Ishikawa looking to slow down the pace here.
Tsushima lands with a left to the head.
Tsushima manages to break the clinch.
Ishikawa closes the distance and pushes Tsushima back into the ropes.
Ishikawa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tsushima takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Chibi Tsushima has been cut.
Nice body punch from Tsushima - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsushima escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ishikawa moves into the clinch.
Tsushima avoids a wild elbow strike from Ishikawa.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Tsushima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishikawa tries to stall but Tsushima uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tsushima managing to block the knees to the body from Ishikawa.
Tsushima has Ishikawa pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Ishikawa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tsushima wants a takedown but no success here.
Ishikawa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tsushima has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tsushima pushes Ishikawa back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ishikawa trying to stall but Tsushima improves his position.
Tsushima's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ishikawa clinches up against the ropes.
Ishikawa prevents a body shot from Tsushima.
Ishikawa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tsushima on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tsushima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tsushima managing to block the knees to the body from Ishikawa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ishikawa taking a breather.
Ishikawa prevents a body shot from Tsushima.
A short right from Tsushima on the inside.
Tsushima dodges an elbow strike from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ishikawa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tsushima's brow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsushima.
Ishikawa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ishikawa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsushima moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ishikawa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima is looking for a triangle but Ishikawa pushes his legs off easily.
Tsushima wants to sweep but no luck.
Ishikawa wants to control from the top but Tsushima keeps moving.
Tsushima utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ishikawa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tsushima works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ishikawa wants to control from the top but Tsushima keeps moving.
Ishikawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tsushima looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Ishikawa is looking to work some ground and pound but Tsushima has wrist control.
Tsushima is looking for a triangle but Ishikawa pushes his legs off easily.
Tsushima looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tsushima 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 is trying to stand up here but Tsushima is controlling him well.
Tsushima is trying to work for a kimura but Ishikawa is defending well.
Ishikawa tries to kick Tsushima off but Tsushima keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tsushima working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ishikawa manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tsushima keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes.
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 Akira Ishikawa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chibi Tsushima's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
No joy there for Tsushima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ishikawa gets a clinch.
Tsushima manages to break the clinch.
Tsushima scores with a sloppy right hand. Ishikawa should have avoided that one.
Ishikawa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ishikawa misses with a knee to the head.
Ishikawa pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Ishikawa looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsushima avoiding damage as Ishikawa throws knees to the body.
Tsushima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ishikawa.
Tsushima has clasped his hands together around Ishikawa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Tsushima working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ishikawa is trying to get back to his feet.
An elbow from Tsushima crashes against the mat.
Tsushima is looking to take a break and control but Ishikawa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ishikawa is pushing Tsushima's head away, looking to escape. Tsushima manages to hold on to the position though.
Ishikawa is not content to let Tsushima control the position.
Tsushima lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ishikawa down.
Ishikawa is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tsushima is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ishikawa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ishikawa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tsushima asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tsushima thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ishikawa, who protects the arm well.
Tsushima is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ishikawa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ishikawa stops Tsushima from passing to mount.
The referee asks Tsushima politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tsushima prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ishikawa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
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.
Tsushima trying to control the position but Ishikawa is working away.
Tsushima tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tsushima advances to full mount.
Tsushima won't let Ishikawa get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ishikawa is squirming around, avoiding Tsushima's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ishikawa is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Tsushima looking for a guillotine from mount but Ishikawa is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chibi Tsushima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tsushima 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Chibi Tsushima!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Chibi Tsushima!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Chibi Tsushima!
Chibi Tsushima wins by unanimous decision!
Chibi Tsushima is the new bantamweight champion!
Chibi Tsushima managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sun-Tzu, into his post fight interview.
Akira Ishikawa was interviewed post fight and said 'It happens let's try again'.
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