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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between thyago fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chan Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: ヨシピィ・ダ・ガマ/&#. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, thyago fitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chan Lee!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
fitch darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
fitch stands up and beckons Lee to join him on the feet.
Lee throws a right hand that fitch ducks under and follows up with a left that fitch also avoids with ease.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like thyago fitch has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee throws a right and a left that fitch avoids nicely.
fitch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Lee lands a big head kick that sends fitch tumbling to the mat! Lee takes a step backwards and waves fitch back to his feet - he wants the finish!
fitch is breathing heavily.
Lee drops fitch with a beautiful combination! fitch stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lee is looking for the KO!
fitch is rocked!
thyago fitch's cut is getting worse.
Lee misses with the combination.
fitch tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. fitch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee lands a left and a right that send fitch crashing to the mat, dazed. Lee thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh fitch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
fitch drops his hands momentarily and Lee needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips fitch just on the top of the head. fitch drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in fitch - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chan Lee!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Vottero Reix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Vottero Reix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Richard Nixon!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Vottero Reix does no damage.
Vottero Reix shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vottero Reix tries to clinch there but Nixon circles away.
Vottero Reix misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nixon!
Nixon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vottero Reix circles away quickly and effectively.
Vottero Reix is looking to clinch.
Vottero Reix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crunch! Vottero Reix slams his shin into Nixon's torso.
Vottero Reix blocks a jab.
Vottero Reix falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nixon counters with a one-two to the body.
Vottero Reix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Nixon misses the target.
Nixon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vottero Reix circles away quickly and effectively.
Vottero Reix closes the distance and pushes Nixon back into the cage.
Vottero Reix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nixon keeps the fight on the outside.
Nixon misses with a double jab.
Nixon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vottero Reix moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vottero Reix just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nixon's brow.
Nixon wants to break the clinch but can't.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vottero Reix - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vottero Reix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vottero Reix moves in looking to clinch but Nixon pushes him off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vottero Reix keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nixon's efforts to push away.
Vottero Reix manages to break the clinch.
Vottero Reix closes the distance and pushes Nixon back into the cage.
Vottero Reix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nixon fails to land with a series of punches.
Vottero Reix has managed to clinch.
Vottero Reix's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vottero Reix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vottero Reix slips a jab and a cross from Nixon.
Vottero Reix misses with the combination.
Vottero Reix tries to clinch up but Nixon circles away and keeps his distance.
Vottero Reix throws a head kick but Nixon moves out of range.
Vottero Reix has managed to clinch.
Vottero Reix manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Nixon does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nixon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vottero Reix lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vottero Reix.
Nixon avoids the head kick by Vottero Reix.
Nixon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vottero Reix.
Nixon swats away the attempt to clinch by Vottero Reix.
Nixon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nixon tries to keep at a distance but Vottero Reix has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vottero Reix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vottero Reix wants to clinch.
Vottero Reix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nixon blocks an elbow strike.
Vottero Reix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nixon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nixon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon misses with the combination.
Nixon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vottero Reix tries to clinch up but Nixon circles away and keeps his distance.
Nixon digs a good hook to Vottero Reix's body.
Nixon throws a right hand that Vottero Reix ducks under and follows up with a left that Vottero Reix also avoids with ease.
Nixon misses with a double jab.
Good exchange - Vottero Reix coming out on top.
Nixon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vottero Reix tries to clinch up.
Nixon misses with a series of wild punches.
Vottero Reix wants to clinch up but Nixon keeps it at a distance.
Vottero Reix has closed the distance and engaged Nixon in a clinch.
Vottero Reix's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nixon's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Nixon duly obliges.
Vottero Reix gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vottero Reix is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nixon is defending well for now.
Nixon tries to break the clinch but Vottero Reix is controlling the position.
Vottero Reix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vottero Reix takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nixon keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Vottero Reix.
Vottero Reix thows a body kick. Nixon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vottero Reix throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nixon's head.
Vottero Reix tries to clinch up but Nixon circles away and keeps his distance.
Nixon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vottero Reix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nixon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vottero Reix counters with a nice body kick.
Nixon looks gassed!
Nixon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vottero Reix gets a clinch.
Vottero Reix breaks from the clinch.
Nixon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vottero Reix moves into the clinch.
Vottero Reix's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nixon cracks Vottero Reix with a good jab.
Nixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vottero Reix.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vottero Reix swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nixon counters with a two punch combo.
Nixon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vottero Reix holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vottero Reix's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vottero Reix wants to clinch up but Nixon keeps it at a distance.
Nixon throws a jab but it's blocked by Vottero Reix.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Vottero Reix dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vottero Reix lands with a kick to the temple. Nixon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Richard Nixon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nixon stalks Vottero Reix and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vottero Reix's face. Vottero Reix staggers backwards, shaken.
Vottero Reix thows a body shot but no joy.
Nixon throws a series of punches but Vottero Reix avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Nixon does no damage.
Vottero Reix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nixon keeps the fight on the outside.
Vottero Reix slips a jab and a cross from Nixon.
Vottero Reix fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nixon, pushing him back against the cage.
Vottero Reix manages to break the clinch.
Vottero Reix clinches.
Vottero Reix leaning against his opponent.
Vottero Reix manages to break the clinch.
Vottero Reix lands with a slapping head kick.
Nixon with a nice cross.
Nixon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vottero Reix clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vottero Reix just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nixon's brow.
Nixon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vottero Reix moves into the clinch.
Vottero Reix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vottero Reix dodges the punch combination from Nixon.
Nixon misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vottero Reix on the side of the head.
Vottero Reix moves into range and clinches up with Nixon.
Nixon has had enough of the clinch but Vottero Reix keeps him there for the moment.
Vottero Reix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vottero Reix forces Nixon back against the cage and clinches.
Vottero Reix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nixon works over Vottero Reix's head and body with a nice combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vottero Reix misses with the combination.
Vottero Reix doesn't manage to clinch there - Nixon circles away.
Nixon tries to bum rush Vottero Reix with a series of wild strikes but Vottero Reix uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vottero Reix tries to clinch but Nixon moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vottero Reix looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vottero Reix drives through and clinches with Nixon against the cage.
Nixon wants to get back to striking at distance but Vottero Reix won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Nixon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vottero Reix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vottero Reix fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nixon, pushing him back against the cage.
Nixon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vottero Reix has Nixon pressed against the cage, preventing Nixon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vottero Reix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vottero Reix misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vottero Reix dodges the punch combination from Nixon.
Vottero Reix explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Max Vottero Reix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vottero Reix is looking to clinch but Nixon is avoiding it.
Nixon misses with a few strikes there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vottero Reix.
Nixon is breathing heavily.
Vottero Reix pushes Nixon up against the cage in a clinch.
Vottero Reix stalling.
Vottero Reix's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vottero Reix jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nixon staying out of range there.
Vottero Reix tries to clinch up.
Vottero Reix moves into the clinch successfully.
Nixon dodges an elbow strike from Vottero Reix.
Vottero Reix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vottero Reix closes the distance and pushes Nixon back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vottero Reix just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nixon's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vottero Reix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crunch! Vottero Reix slams his shin into Nixon's torso.
Vottero Reix clinches.
Vottero Reix breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vottero Reix looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vottero Reix on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vottero Reix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vottero Reix throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nixon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vottero Reix momentarily.
Nixon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vottero Reix throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nixon throws a combination that misses
and Vottero Reix counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vottero Reix.
Nixon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vottero Reix misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nixon.
Vottero Reix keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nixon's efforts to push away.
Vottero Reix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vottero Reix tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nixon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon lands a really nice looking cross but Vottero Reix seems unphased.
Nixon dodges the punch combination from Vottero Reix.
Vottero Reix closes the distance and clinches.
Vottero Reix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vottero Reix throws a head kick that Nixon semi-blocks.
Nixon misses with a few strikes there.
Vottero Reix tries to clinch but Nixon moves out of range.
A punch combination from Nixon misses.
Vottero Reix throws a head kick but Nixon moves out of range.
Nixon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vottero Reix doesn't manage to clinch there - Nixon circles away.
Vottero Reix darts in and clinches Nixon up against the cage.
Nixon avoiding damage as Vottero Reix throws knees to the body.
Vottero Reix breaks the clinch.
Vottero Reix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vottero Reix throws a combination that misses
and Nixon counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nixon tries to bum rush Vottero Reix with a series of wild strikes but Vottero Reix uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vottero Reix moves in looking to clinch but Nixon pushes him off.
Nixon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nixon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Vottero Reix.
Vottero Reix takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Vottero Reix dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nixon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nixon fails to land with a series of punches.
Vottero Reix tries to clinch up but Nixon circles away and keeps his distance.
Vottero Reix swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nixon counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Vottero Reix.
Nixon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nixon avoids the body shot from Vottero Reix.
Vottero Reix closes the distance and pushes Nixon back into the cage.
Vottero Reix keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nixon's efforts to push away.
Vottero Reix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vottero Reix has Nixon up against the cage in a clinch.
Vottero Reix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Nixon.
Vottero Reix throws a nice head kick!
Vottero Reix tries to clinch up.
Vottero Reix closes the distance and clinches.
Vottero Reix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Nixon does no damage.
Vottero Reix drives through and clinches with Nixon against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vottero Reix has Nixon pressed against the cage, preventing Nixon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vottero Reix breaks from the clinch.
Vottero Reix on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vottero Reix tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nixon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vottero Reix closes the distance but Nixon moves to the side
and Nixon counters with a straight right hand.
Vottero Reix tries to clinch but Nixon moves out of range.
Nixon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nixon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vottero Reix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vottero Reix closes the distance and clinches.
Vottero Reix misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nixon.
Vottero Reix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vottero Reix looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vottero Reix looks to land a body kick but Nixon moved away.
Vottero Reix goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vottero Reix scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nixon misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Vottero Reix.
Nixon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vottero Reix throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Some wild striking there from Nixon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vottero Reix takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vottero Reix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vottero Reix avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vottero Reix is looking to clinch.
Vottero Reix fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vottero Reix misses with a head kick.
Vottero Reix clinches up with Nixon and pushes him back against the cage.
Nixon wants to break free but Vottero Reix has control.
Vottero Reix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vottero Reix lands with a slapping head kick.
Nixon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vottero Reix avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nixon scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nixon throws a series of punches but Vottero Reix avoids them all with ease.
Nixon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nixon lands a glancing blow to the side of Vottero Reix's head.
Nixon lands a jab-cross combination.
Vottero Reix rushes Nixon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Max Vottero Reix has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vottero Reix missing with knees to the body.
Vottero Reix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nixon tries to bum rush Vottero Reix with a series of wild strikes but Vottero Reix uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Nixon finds it's way through Vottero Reix's defenses.
Nixon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nixon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vottero Reix closes the distance and clinches.
Vottero Reix's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nixon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vottero Reix has Nixon up against the cage in a clinch.
Vottero Reix manages to break the clinch.
Vottero Reix works over Nixon's head and body with a nice combination.
Nixon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vottero Reix holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vottero Reix manages to break the clinch.
Nixon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vottero Reix counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vottero Reix.
Nixon managing to block the knees to the body from Vottero Reix.
Max Vottero Reix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nixon wants to break free but Vottero Reix has control.
Richard Nixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Come on Vottero Reix - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vottero Reix manages to break the clinch.
Nixon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nixon throws an overhand right that lands on Vottero Reix's shoulder, as Vottero Reix tries to avoid the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nixon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vottero Reix closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nixon presses Vottero Reix against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vottero Reix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Vottero Reix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vottero Reix has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Vottero Reix!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Past (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul Daley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manuel Past!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daley avoids the head kick by Past.
Past tries to clinch up.
Past tries to clinch up.
Past is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Past tries to close the distance and clinch but Daley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Past tries to clinch up but Daley circles away and keeps his distance.
Daley thuds his right hand into Past's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Daley lands an overhand right.
Daley drops Past with a beautiful combination! Past stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Daley is looking for the KO!
Past is rocked!
It looks like Manuel Past has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Past tries to clinch up but Daley circles away and keeps his distance.
Past is still on wobbly legs! Can Daley finish him?
Past leaves his chin hanging out and Daley seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Past crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Daley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximilian Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naga Nwagaira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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240 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maximilian Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naga Nwagaira!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Anderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Nwagaira sprawls well. He's pushed Anderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Nwagaira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Nwagaira sprawls well. He's pushed Anderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximilian Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Nwagaira ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Nwagaira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Nwagaira ducks down to avoid it.
Nwagaira is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Anderson's half guard.
Nwagaira seems to be working for a kimura but Anderson defends the submission attempt.
Nwagaira seems to be looking for submissions.
Nwagaira not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nwagaira thows a huge punch but Anderson dodges it nicely.
Anderson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anderson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Nwagaira controlling him for the moment.
Nwagaira is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nwagaira counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Anderson's guard now.
Nwagaira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nwagaira keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Nwagaira preventing the sweep.
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nwagaira.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nwagaira is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nwagaira.
Anderson trying to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Anderson connects with a body shot.
Nwagaira looks gassed!
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nwagaira.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Nwagaira counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nwagaira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nwagaira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anderson's head.
Nwagaira seems to be looking for submissions.
Anderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nwagaira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to stand back up but Nwagaira is controlling him
Anderson regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anderson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Nwagaira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nwagaira postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Anderson is trying to keep Nwagaira in close.
Nwagaira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nwagaira chips away with some ground and pound.
Anderson is trying to keep Nwagaira in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nwagaira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but Nwagaira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nwagaira landing with the ground and pound.
Anderson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nwagaira is one step ahead there.
Anderson has momentary wrist control but Nwagaira slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nwagaira postures up in Anderson's guard and throws a big left but Anderson blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naga Nwagaira dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Nwagaira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nwagaira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nwagaira darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Anderson pushes Nwagaira off looking to stand but Nwagaira dives back in and keeps control.
Nwagaira winds up and cracks Anderson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nwagaira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Anderson trying to hold on to Nwagaira's head to control him but Nwagaira postures up.
Anderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Nwagaira is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nwagaira is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nwagaira scoring with some ground and pound.
Nwagaira won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
Nwagaira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nwagaira is one step ahead there.
Nwagaira drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Anderson dives on top into guard.
Anderson thows a big elbow that misses.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nwagaira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nwagaira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Nwagaira managing to control the position.
Anderson chips away with some ground and pound.
Nwagaira working a defensive guard here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Anderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nwagaira counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nwagaira won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
Nwagaira is in close to Anderson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nwagaira won't allow Anderson to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nwagaira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nwagaira is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.
Nwagaira throws a strike but Anderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nwagaira wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Nwagaira keeps moving.
Anderson is working Nwagaira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Naga Nwagaira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nwagaira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Nwagaira counters with a takedown into side control.
Anderson wants to control but Nwagaira postures up.
Nwagaira tries to score with some ground and pound. Anderson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nwagaira throws a strike aimed at the side of Anderson's head but Anderson avoids it well.
Nwagaira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anderson, who protects the arm well.
Anderson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nwagaira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Anderson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nwagaira.
Anderson 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.
Nwagaira 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.
Naga Nwagaira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Anderson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nwagaira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Nwagaira with the ground and pound from mount.
Nwagaira avoids the attempt from Anderson to control.
Nwagaira scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Anderson?
Anderson is trying to escape the mount.
Anderson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anderson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nwagaira is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nwagaira lands a big shot there that rocks Anderson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nwagaira scoring with strikes but Anderson is staying in there.
Anderson tries to lock up and control but Nwagaira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nwagaira pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nwagaira thowing shots but they're missing.
Anderson tries to hold on but Nwagaira pushes him away.
Nwagaira lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Anderson hang on?
Anderson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nwagaira landing strikes, looking to finish!
Anderson wants to hold on but Nwagaira pushes him away.
Nwagaira with a couple of short strikes.
Anderson tries to hold on but Nwagaira postures up.
Nwagaira scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Anderson wants to control but Nwagaira is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nwagaira lands a big shot there that rocks Anderson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Anderson regains half guard.
Anderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nwagaira.
Nwagaira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Nwagaira postures up.
Nwagaira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anderson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Anderson is trying to keep Nwagaira in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nwagaira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Anderson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Anderson with a poor takedown
and Nwagaira counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nwagaira postures up and lands a big shot to Anderson's brow.
Nwagaira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nwagaira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Nwagaira working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Nwagaira keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Nwagaira controlling him for the moment.
Maximilian Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Naga Nwagaira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nwagaira shoots in and bounces Anderson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nwagaira.
Nwagaira seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nwagaira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nwagaira wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nwagaira might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anderson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naga Nwagaira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nwagaira winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naga Nwagaira!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Banfo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Awang Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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169 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marco Banfo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Awang Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Banfo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Banfo cracks a nice hook into Fernandez's ribs.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Banfo managing to control the position.
Banfo throws a couple of heel strikes.
Fernandez trying to control but Banfo is working from the bottom.
Fernandez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banfo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fernandez manages to get himself to full guard.
Banfo is working Fernandez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banfo throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banfo won't allow Fernandez to sweep him here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Banfo prevents Fernandez from getting back to his feet.
Banfo thows a big elbow that misses.
Fernandez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Banfo.
Fernandez keeping moving, preventing Banfo from controlling successfully.
Fernandez wants to stand and escape but Banfo is having none of it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Banfo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Banfo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fernandez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Banfo's guard now.
Banfo trying to control the position.
Fernandez controlling from the top position.
Fernandez looks gassed!
Banfo looking for a sweep. Not yet Banfo, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banfo trying to keep a closed guard but Fernandez is proving a slippery customer.
Fernandez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Banfo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Banfo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fernandez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Banfo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fernandez circles away quickly and effectively.
Banfo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fernandez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Banfo won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banfo is looking for a sweep.
Banfo is letting Fernandez control him for a moment.
Fernandez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Banfo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Banfo is trying to control Fernandez's posture but Fernandez avoids it.
Fernandez is looking to take a break and control but Banfo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banfo is trying to escape the position but Fernandez is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fernandez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Banfo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Banfo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fernandez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Check out the look on Banfo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fernandez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Banfo trying to control the action but Fernandez is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Banfo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Banfo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Banfo.
Banfo misses with a takedown
and Fernandez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fernandez wants to control from the top but Banfo keeps moving.
Banfo is trying to control the position but Fernandez postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernandez stays in close to Banfo's body and controls the position.
Fernandez stopping the sweep attempt from Banfo.
Banfo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Awang Fernandez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fernandez is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banfo keeping moving, preventing Fernandez from controlling successfully.
Fernandez preventing the sweep.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fernandez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Banfo is looking for a sweep. Fernandez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fernandez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Banfo trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Banfo is looking to improve his position but Fernandez isn't that keen on the idea.
Fernandez jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Banfo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Banfo and Fernandez has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Banfo can't do much from the bottom here.
Fernandez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Banfo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banfo is trying to improve his position.
Banfo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Banfo trying to control here.
Fernandez is keen to just control but Banfo is a slippery customer.
Banfo is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Banfo fails with the takedown
so Fernandez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fernandez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banfo is keeping the position for now.
Banfo is pulling down on Fernandez's head. It's preventing any offense from Fernandez, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez preventing the sweep.
Banfo controls Fernandez momentarily but Fernandez frees himself.
Banfo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fernandez is one step ahead there.
Fernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Banfo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Awang Fernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Fernandez shoots in but Banfo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A right-left combo lands from Banfo.
Danga de danga de dang - Banfo scores with a four punch combination!
Banfo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fernandez.
Banfo with a poor takedown
and Fernandez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Banfo won't be happy with that.
Fernandez trying to control the action but Banfo is working from the bottom.
Fernandez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Banfo is looking for a sweep.
Fernandez working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banfo keeps working.
Banfo is trying to control Fernandez's posture but Fernandez avoids it.
Banfo is looking for a sweep.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Banfo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Banfo lands a right hook to the body.
Banfo looks to land a combination but Fernandez avoids it well.
Banfo's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Banfo duly obliges.
Banfo misses with a takedown
and Fernandez counters with a takedown into side control.
Fernandez tries to advance to mount but Banfo instead regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banfo trying to control from the bottom.
Banfo is pressing down on Fernandez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fernandez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banfo is keeping the position for now.
Fernandez stopping the sweep attempt from Banfo.
Banfo working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banfo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fernandez is one step ahead there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Banfo cracks Fernandez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Banfo scores with a shot to the body.
Banfo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Banfo shoots in for a double leg but Fernandez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Banfo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banfo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fernandez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Banfo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fernandez wants to control from the top but Banfo keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banfo trying to keep a closed guard but Fernandez is proving a slippery customer.
Banfo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fernandez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Banfo wants to stand and escape but Fernandez is having none of it.
Banfo keeping moving, preventing Fernandez from controlling successfully.
Banfo is trying to control the position but Fernandez postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banfo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Banfo misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marco Banfo.
I think Banfo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Banfo!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike McCallum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroshi Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCallum's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Personal JESUS . We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike McCallum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroshi Sato!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato pushes McCallum up against the cage in a clinch.
McCallum changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sato fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McCallum tries a head kick but it misses.
McCallum tries to clinch but Sato is having none of it.
McCallum keeps the fight on the outside.
Mike McCallum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sato has McCallum up against the cage in a clinch.
McCallum wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sato has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Sato.
McCallum is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCallum drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sato landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sato stops a takedown attempt from McCallum.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike McCallum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sato scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Mike McCallum has been cut.
McCallum looking to throw knees to the head but Sato is blocking nicely.
McCallum drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sato gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on McCallum's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sato lands a knee to the head.
Sato lands a knee to the head.
McCallum really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sato lands a knee to the head.
Sato tries to stall but McCallum uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sato connects with a nasty looking knee right to McCallum's face.
McCallum takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sato chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCallum is breathing heavily.
Sato instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCallum looking to slow down the pace here.
Sato connects with a knee to the head.
McCallum takes a knee right on the jaw!
McCallum wants to stall.
Sato prevents the takedown attempt.
McCallum is trying to break free.
Sato breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sato closes the distance and clinches.
Sato manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCallum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCallum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCallum goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sato wants to clinch up but McCallum keeps it at a distance.
Sato tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCallum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sato closes the distance and clinches.
Sato landing knees to the head.
Sato misses with a knee strike.
McCallum goes for a takedown attempt but Sato pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sato has McCallum up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato lands a nice knee to the body.
McCallum looking to slow down the pace here.
Sato scores with a knee to the head.
McCallum digs a right hand into Sato's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sato's gas tank.
Sato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCallum tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sato sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCallum somewhat.
McCallum fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sato tries to clinch but McCallum moves out of range.
McCallum fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCallum shoots in looking for a takedown. Sato tries to sprawl out of it but McCallum keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sato manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCallum wants to clinch up but Sato keeps it at a distance.
Sato leaves McCallum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Sato.
Sato connects with a nasty looking knee right to McCallum's face.
Sato breaks the clinch.
Sato drives through and clinches with McCallum against the cage.
Sato lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McCallum holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sato landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sato crunches a lovely knee into McCallum's ribcage.
Sato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sato throws a nice head kick!
Sato instigates a clinch.
Sato lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sato lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sato has had enough of the clinch but McCallum keeps him there for the moment.
Sato blocks an uppercut.
McCallum is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCallum is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sato is pressed up against the cage. McCallum has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sato down to the mat. Sato avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sato defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McCallum.
Sato lands a head kick!
Sato lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato clinches up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Sato.
Sato working McCallum over with knees to the body.
Sato scores with a knee to the head.
Sato prevents McCallum from breaking the clinch.
Sato using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCallum has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McCallum tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McCallum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sato.
McCallum struggles to land a body shot inside as Sato controls his hands.
McCallum is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sato gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sato connects with a nasty looking knee right to McCallum's face.
McCallum tries to score a body lock takedown but Sato shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McCallum wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sato has him pressed against the cage.
Sato lands a knee to the head.
McCallum wants a takedown but no success here.
Sato stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCallum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sato paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sato connects with a high kick.
Sato keeps the fight on the outside.
McCallum has a takedown stuffed.
Sato connects with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshi Sato dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike McCallum's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McCallum working aggressively here.
Sato scores with a knee to the head.
Sato crunches a lovely knee into McCallum's ribcage.
McCallum wants to get back to striking at distance but Sato won't allow it.
McCallum swings wildly with an uppercut but Sato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCallum misses with a takedown attempt - Sato sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sato moves into the clinch.
Sato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sato clinches up with McCallum and pushes him back against the cage.
Sato lands a nice knee to the body.
McCallum is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sato pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McCallum is trying to force a seperation but Sato has the dominant position.
Sato lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sato connects with a knee to the head.
Sato landing knees to the head.
Sato with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McCallum has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sato avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike McCallum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sato scores with a knee to the head.
Sato misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCallum is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sato landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sato connects with a nasty looking knee right to McCallum's face.
McCallum tries to score a body lock takedown but Sato shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McCallum takes a knee right on the jaw!
McCallum looking for a takedown.
Sato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCallum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sato tries to clinch up but McCallum circles away and keeps his distance.
Sato darts in and clinches McCallum up against the cage.
McCallum misses with an elbow over the top.
McCallum wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sato has him pressed against the cage.
Sato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mike McCallum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sato displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCallum.
McCallum has a takedown stuffed.
McCallum takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sato works over McCallum's head and body with a nice combination.
McCallum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCallum is looking to clinch but Sato is avoiding it.
McCallum moves in looking to clinch but Sato pushes him off.
McCallum is looking to clinch but Sato is avoiding it.
McCallum tries to clinch up but Sato circles away and keeps his distance.
Sato takes the fight into the clinch.
Hiroshi Sato seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick from Sato lands but McCallum takes it in his stride.
McCallum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sato was well out of range. Poor timing from McCallum.
Sato avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCallum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCallum keeps the fight on the outside.
Sato tries to clinch but McCallum is having none of it.
No luck for McCallum with that takedown attempt.
Sato displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCallum.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sato.
McCallum throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body kick from Sato.
McCallum tries to keep at a distance but Sato has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCallum takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sato moves into the clinch.
McCallum wants a takedown.
McCallum tries a knee to the head but Sato blocks it.
Sato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sato has managed to clinch.
A knee to the head by Sato.
Sato with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCallum shoots in but no luck this time.
Sato keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCallum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sato blocks a head kick by McCallum.
Sato closes the distance and clinches.
Sato is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sato gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McCallum.
McCallum takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sato obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCallum goes for a takedown attempt but Sato pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sato throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sato lands a high kick!
Sato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCallum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sato moves in looking to clinch but McCallum pushes him off.
Sato fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCallum changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sato tries to avoid it but McCallum manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sato to the ground. Sato escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sato throws a front kick that sends McCallum stumbling back into the cage.
Sato lands a high kick!
McCallum tries to clinch there but Sato circles away.
McCallum tries to clinch there but Sato circles away.
Sato plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McCallum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCallum doesn't manage to clinch there - Sato circles away.
Sato avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sato instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshi Sato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike McCallum'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. This is the final round!
McCallum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sato has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCallum fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from McCallum.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sato!
Sato forces McCallum back against the cage and clinches.
Sato with a knee to the head.
McCallum is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sato pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sato gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McCallum.
Sato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sato clinches with his opponent.
A knee to the head by Sato.
Sato landing knees to the head.
Sato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sato is looking to clinch.
McCallum wants to clinch up but Sato keeps it at a distance.
Sato is looking to clinch.
McCallum closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sato circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike McCallum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sato takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCallum takes a knee right on the jaw!
McCallum stalling in the clinch but Sato improves position.
Sato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato has McCallum up against the cage in a clinch.
McCallum looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sato breaks from the clinch.
Sato defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McCallum.
Sato lands a nice looking body kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for McCallum. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Sato moves into range and clinches up with McCallum.
Sato landing knees to the head.
Sato throws a knee to the head but misses.
McCallum wants to break free but Sato has control.
Sato's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sato keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCallum's efforts to push away.
McCallum wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McCallum is looking to break free of the clinch but Sato has double underhooks.
Sato using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McCallum goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sato prevents it.
Sato scores with a knee to the head.
Sato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCallum shoots in but Sato avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sato lands a head kick. McCallum smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sato counters with a body kick that stops McCallum in his tracks momentarily.
McCallum tries to clinch but Sato is having none of it.
Nice sprawl there from Sato as McCallum shoots in.
Sato moves into the clinch successfully.
Sato lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCallum wants to clinch up but Sato keeps it at a distance.
Sato stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sato wants it to stay on the feet.
Sato has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sato connects with a nasty looking knee right to McCallum's face.
Sato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCallum is looking to clinch but Sato is avoiding it.
McCallum connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sato's hands.
McCallum shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sato sprawls well. Sato wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McCallum gets slowly back to his feet.
Sato tries to close the distance and clinch but McCallum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCallum will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sato lands a high kick!
McCallum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCallum pushes Sato up against the cage in a clinch.
McCallum wants a takedown.
Sato manages to break the clinch.
Sato moves into range and clinches up with McCallum.
McCallum wants a takedown.
Sato stalls.
Sato connects with a nasty looking knee right to McCallum's face.
McCallum is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sato gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sato lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sato scores with a knee to the head.
Sato lands a knee to the head.
McCallum drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sato pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sato pushes McCallum up against the cage in a clinch.
McCallum can't get the takedown.
Sato with a knee to the head.
Sato prevents McCallum from breaking the clinch.
Sato connects with a nasty looking knee right to McCallum's face.
McCallum throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hiroshi Sato is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sato lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCallum tries to score a body lock takedown but Sato shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McCallum misses with the head strike.
Sato breaks from the clinch.
Sato takes the fight into the clinch.
McCallum goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sato prevents it.
McCallum wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McCallum has a couple of punches blocked by Sato.
Sato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCallum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCallum misses with a double jab.
Sato scores with a head kick.
Sato gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sato scores with a kick to the body.
McCallum tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sato swivels and escapes.
Mike McCallum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sato scoring well with a low kick there.
Sato clinches up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshi Sato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sato has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 25:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshi Sato!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hertz Tatz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Challenger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hertz Tatz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Hertz Tatz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Challenger!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatz doesn't manage to clinch there - Challenger circles away.
Tatz swings for the body but Challenger moves out of range.
Tatz throws a right hand that Challenger ducks under and follows up with a left that Challenger also avoids with ease.
Challenger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tatz as he jumps to the side.
Challenger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tatz blocks a head kick by Challenger.
Challenger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tatz.
Challenger closes the distance and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Challenger.
Tatz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Challenger landing knees to the body.
Challenger manages to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Challenger is on top in guard.
Challenger stands and steps away. Tatz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tatz throws a right and a left that Challenger avoids nicely.
Tatz looks to land a left hand but Challenger moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Tatz. No joy for Challenger on that attempt.
Tatz wants to clinch
and Challenger counters by moving into the clinch.
The referee calls for Challenger to work.
Challenger tries for a takedown but Tatz manages to get underhooks.
Hertz Tatz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Challenger.
Challenger slows down the pace here.
Challenger pulls guard.
Challenger pulls Tatz in close to prevent any damage.
Challenger manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatz tries to hold on but Challenger postures up.
Tatz wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Tatz wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Challenger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Challenger prevents Tatz from getting the reversal.
Challenger controlling the pace for now.
Poor strikes thrown by Challenger there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Challenger is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tatz tries to lock up and control but Challenger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Challenger content just to control the position here.
Challenger scoring with strikes but Tatz is staying in there.
Challenger controlling from the full mount.
Challenger throwing strikes here but Tatz is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Challenger dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Challenger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tatz with a nice cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Challenger.
Tatz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Challenger checks it well.
Challenger shoots in for a takedown but Tatz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tatz cracks Challenger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tatz leaves Challenger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hertz Tatz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Challenger.
Tatz stuffs the takedown.
Tatz throws a shot to the body.
Tatz looks to clinch
and Challenger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Challenger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tatz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tatz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tatz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Challenger looks for the body kick but Tatz saw that one coming.
Challenger is breathing heavily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tatz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tatz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Tatz.
Tatz with a hook.
Tatz works the jab nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tatz.
Challenger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hertz Tatz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tatz. That's going to slow Challenger down.
Tatz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Challenger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tatz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Challenger on the side of the head.
Tatz with a hook.
Tatz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tatz with a jab.
Tatz connects with a solid leg kick.
Tatz throws a series of strikes that have Challenger backpedaling.
Jab, jab by Tatz - just one landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tatz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tatz connects with a single shot there.
Tatz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatz lands with a right hand.
A cross from Tatz lands.
Tatz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tatz tries to clinch but Challenger is having none of it.
Tatz darts in trying to clinch
and Challenger counters with a single leg into guard. Tatz didn't expect that.
Tatz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tatz wants to stand and escape but Challenger is having none of it.
Tatz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tatz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Challenger manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Challenger keeping moving, preventing Tatz from controlling successfully.
Tatz passes Challenger's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Challenger throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Challenger is staying active underneath Tatz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Challenger wants to control but Tatz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Tatz wants to stand up but Challenger is controlling the position.
Tatz is looking to take a break and control but Challenger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tatz wants to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tatz tries to clinch there but Challenger circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Challenger's sensitive parts.
Tatz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tatz tries to clinch but Challenger moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hertz Tatz dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Challenger keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Tatz as Challenger shoots in.
Challenger forces Tatz back against the cage and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Challenger.
Challenger avoiding damage as Tatz throws knees to the body.
Challenger decides to pull guard.
Tatz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Challenger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tatz.
Tatz tried to score with a low kick but Challenger checks it.
Tatz looks to land a combination. Challenger sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Good shot there by Tatz.
Challenger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tatz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tatz wants to clinch up but Challenger keeps it at a distance.
Challenger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good exchange - Tatz coming out on top.
Horrible takedown by Challenger or perhaps it was just good defense by Tatz which made him look bad.
Danga de danga de dang - Tatz scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatz thumps Challenger with a low kick.
Challenger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tatz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Challenger is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tatz.
Tatz tries to clinch up.
Tatz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Challenger in his tracks.
Tatz leaves Challenger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hertz Tatz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Challenger.
An inside leg kick lands from Tatz.
Tatz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Challenger. Challenger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Challenger shoots for a takedown but Tatz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tatz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tatz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice body kick there by Tatz.
Tatz throws a right and a left that Challenger avoids nicely.
Tatz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tatz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tatz tries to close the distance and clinch but Challenger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tatz thumps Challenger with a low kick.
Tatz cracks the inside of Challenger's front leg.
Tatz misses with a series of wild punches.
Tatz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tatz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatz connects with a body shot.
Tatz jabs Challenger right on the nose. Challenger blinks but takes it well.
Tatz wants to clinch.
Tatz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Challenger momentarily.
Tatz thuds his right hand into Challenger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tatz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tatz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Challenger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tatz. Tatz obviously looking to wear him down.
Challenger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Challenger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tatz misses with a series of wild punches.
Challenger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Challenger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tatz. Tatz obviously looking to wear him down.
Tatz closes the distance but Challenger moves to the side
and Challenger moves into the clinch.
Tatz has had enough of the clinch but Challenger keeps him there for the moment.
Tatz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Challenger is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tatz pushes off an throws an elbow but Challenger leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tatz lands an elbow that stopped Challenger in his tracks for a moment.
Challenger is working for takedown but Tatz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tatz looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Challenger trying to land knees to the body.
Challenger avoids the elbow strike from Tatz, against the cage.
Tatz tries to land knees in the clinch but Challenger avoids the damage to the body.
Challenger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tatz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tatz misses with an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tatz throws an elbow but misses.
Tatz is trying to stall.
Challenger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tatz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tatz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Challenger is defending well for now.
Tatz avoiding damage as Challenger throws knees to the body.
Tatz tries to stall but Challenger uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tatz pushes off an throws an elbow but Challenger leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Challenger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tatz wants to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Tatz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Challenger wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hertz Tatz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tatz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hertz Tatz!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Youngs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Bellamy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Youngs kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is empty walls. Bill Youngs has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bill Youngs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Craig Bellamy!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellamy fails with the takedown.
Bellamy shoots in but no luck this time.
Bellamy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Youngs but Youngs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bill Youngs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Bellamy.
Youngs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bellamy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Youngs fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Youngs has managed to clinch.
Youngs has picked Bellamy up - he's going for a ride! Youngs dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bellamy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bellamy manages to get to full guard.
Youngs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bellamy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Youngs wants to stand but Bellamy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bellamy keeping moving, preventing Youngs from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bellamy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Youngs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Youngs is looking to stand up but Bellamy won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Youngs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bellamy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Youngs swivels and escapes.
Youngs clinches with his opponent.
Youngs prevents the takedown attempt.
Youngs turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Youngs manages to end up in side control.
Bellamy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Youngs's best efforts.
Youngs tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Bellamy is trying to get back to full guard.
Youngs trying to control from half guard but Bellamy is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellamy is trying to control but can't.
Bellamy gets back to full guard.
Bellamy trying to keep a closed guard but Youngs is proving a slippery customer.
Youngs wants to control from the top but Bellamy keeps moving.
Bellamy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Youngs!
Bellamy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Bellamy.
Youngs is desperately trying to improve his position but Bellamy has a good base and remains in mount.
Youngs is breathing heavily.
Bellamy lands a big shot there that rocks Youngs but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bellamy with shots to the head and body - Youngs looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bellamy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bellamy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bellamy cracks Youngs with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
BOOM! Bellamy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bellamy avoids the attempt from Youngs to control.
Bellamy with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bellamy swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Craig Bellamy!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Kuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davide Vottero Reix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenji Kuraba has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Kuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Davide Vottero Reix!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuraba shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kuraba decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kuraba closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vottero Reix did well to prevent Kuraba getting side control.
Kuraba stops Vottero Reix from getting back to his feet.
Kuraba not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kuraba sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vottero Reix defending well though.
Kuraba misses with a head shot. Vottero Reix uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kuraba drops back looking for a leg! Vottero Reix is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vottero Reix manages to kick Kuraba off! Kuraba jumps back into Vottero Reix's guard.
Kuraba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vottero Reix is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuraba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kuraba advances to half guard.
Kuraba has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Vottero Reix defend it? Kuraba steps over the head and cranks it - Vottero Reix is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kuraba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kenji Kuraba!
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