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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Crunkski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Crunkski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Hiro Aoki! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Crunkski! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Crunkski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away. Aoki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Crunkski has his hands on Aoki's head, controlling the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Crunkski tries to land a sweep but no joy. Aoki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crunkski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crunkski has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round. Aoki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crunkski. Crunkski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Crunkski throwing strikes from guard but Aoki blocks nicely. Aoki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Aoki is trying to keep Crunkski in close.
Crunkski postures up in Aoki's guard and throws a big left but Aoki blocks it. Aoki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crunkski. Crunkski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Crunkski throws a series of punches but Aoki moves out of range. Crunkski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Crunkski throws a right hand that Aoki ducks under and follows up with a left that Aoki also avoids with ease. Aoki clinches up with Crunkski and pushes him back against the cage. Aoki keeps control of Crunkski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Crunkski wants to get back to striking at distance but Aoki won't allow it.
Aoki could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Crunkski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Crunkski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crunkski misses with a straight left. Crunkski just misses with a punch to the body.
Crunkski throws a right and a left that both miss. Crunkski tries to close the distance and clinch but Aoki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Mike Crunkski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aoki. Crunkski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aoki moves out of range of the strikes. No joy there for Crunkski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Crunkski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aoki looks for a takedown but Crunkski sprawls well. Aoki shoots in and drives through. Crunkski sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiro Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him. Crunkski throws out a powerful jab. Crunkski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crunkski lands a lovely overhand right. Aoki has a takedown stuffed. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Crunkski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away. Crunkski fails to land with a series of punches.
Crunkski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aoki paws at him with a jab and circles away. Aoki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Aoki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crunkski tries to avoid it but Aoki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crunkski to the ground. Crunkski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Crunkski misses with a wild combination.
Aoki fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Mike Crunkski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Aoki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Aoki is breathing heavily. Crunkski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aoki moves away from the strike by Crunkski. Crunkski throws a right and a left that Aoki avoids nicely. Crunkski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Crunkski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Hiro Aoki has been cut. Aoki needs to keep his hands up - Crunkski had a free shot at his head there.
Aoki is rocked! Crunkski is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Aoki flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Aoki is out cold! Crunkski holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Crunkski!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between jennyfrom dablock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Yoho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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134 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, jennyfrom dablock! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenny Yoho! The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Yoho looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? dablock is fending him off so far but Yoho persists. Nope, dablock circles away and we're back to standing. dablock with a lazy takedown attempt and Yoho counters with a shoot takedown. dablock fights it but they end up in guard. dablock has his foot on Yoho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yoho works his way back into a safe position though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Yoho won't allow dablock to get back to his feet. dablock really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Yoho trying to control the position from guard on top but dablock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. dablock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yoho defends it easily. Yoho prevents dablock from getting back to his feet. dablock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yoho defends well. Yoho sitting in guard here, content to control. I looks like Yoho might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yoho trying to control but dablock is working from the bottom. Yoho preventing the sweep. Yoho looking to control the position here, rather than advance. dablock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yoho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. dablock is breathing heavily. dablock has his foot on Yoho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yoho works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Yoho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yoho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Yoho got a little sloppy there for a moment and dablock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yoho has managed to get both his arms back between dablock's legs - danger averted. Yoho stands up from guard. Let's bang! Yoho shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. dablock is trying to defend but Yoho finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. dablock looking for submissions off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Yoho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Yoho is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and dablock defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. dablock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. dablock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Yoho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, dablock has managed to free his arm - good work. Yoho is sneakily working for an arm triangle but dablock sees it coming and defends easily.
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. dablock wants to stand back up but Yoho manages to pass into side control.
Yoho decides to stand back up. dablock tries to clinch and Yoho counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yoho. dablock is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Yoho working some strikes from top position. dablock is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Yoho dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
dablock gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. dablock is looking to stand up but Yoho isn't so interested in that idea. Yoho gets to his feet. dablock looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Yoho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yoho closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. dablock throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
dablock wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yoho advances nicely into full mount. Yoho has hold of dablock's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and dablock manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Yoho prevents dablock from getting the reversal. Yoho looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. dablock can't escape the position.
Yoho has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! dablock is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kenny Yoho!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Ashby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Penny Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brandon Ashby! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Penny Kimura! The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ashby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kimura bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Kimura lands some shots froms side control. Ashby tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kimura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kimura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Ashby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Kimura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ashby knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ashby regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kimura is looking for a kimura but Ashby is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kimura to get the leverage. Kimura looks gassed! Ashby makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ashby. Kimura won't allow Ashby to sweep him here. Ashby manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kimura manages to get himself to full guard.
Ashby drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kimura looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kimura looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kimura! Ashby is trying to control Kimura's posture but Kimura avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ashby manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kimura's best efforts. Kimura prevents Ashby from improving his position. Kimura wants to pass to mount but Ashby is defending the position. Ashby desperately trying to maintain half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Ashby manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Ashby manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kimura manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ashby wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving. Kimura is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Kimura looking for a sweep. Not yet Kimura, not yet. Ashby forces his way into half guard. Ashby is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Ashby controlling the action here. Ashby tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kimura controls his leg. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ashby trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brandon Ashby will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ashby shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Ashby wanted to stand there but Kimura had control of the position. Kimura keeping moving, preventing Ashby from controlling successfully. Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ashby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Ashby wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving. Kimura trying to control the position.
Ashby trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Kimura has his takedown stuffed and Ashby counters with a nice double leg into guard. Kimura is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ashby stands up and waves to Kimura to follow him. Ashby throws a quick inside leg kick. Ashby with a poor takedown and Kimura counters with a shoot takedown. Ashby fights it but they end up in guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Ashby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ashby looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ashby trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kimura wants to control from the top but Ashby keeps moving. Ashby working for a triangle but Kimura defends it easily.
Ashby controlling the position. Ashby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Kimura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Kimura throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Ashby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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. Ashby shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Kimura counters with a takedown into side control. Kimura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Ashby can't do much from the bottom here. Kimura trying to control the action but Ashby is working from the bottom. Ashby struggling a bit here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brandon Ashby will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ashby tries for a takedown but Kimura circles away easily and Kimura counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ashby won't be happy with that. Penny Kimura has got the better of the ground game so far. Kimura scoring with punches from side control. Ashby tries to bench press Kimura off him but Kimura keeps the position. Kimura working away. Kimura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ashby, who protects the arm well. Ashby wants to control but Kimura postures up. Ashby is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kimura's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kimura seems to be working for a kimura but Ashby defends the submission attempt. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ashby wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Ashby with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ashby misses with a takedown attempt and Kimura counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ashby won't be happy with that. Ashby is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kimura's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Kimura tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ashby knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Ashby trying to control but Kimura postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ashby moves into full guard.
Ashby controls Kimura momentarily but Kimura frees himself. Kimura trying to control but Ashby is working from the bottom. Kimura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Ashby is pulling down on Kimura's head to control his posture. Ashby is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kimura has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ashby is proving hard to escape from. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kimura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Ashby tries to land a sweep but no joy. Ashby working a defensive guard here.
Kimura drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kimura jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Ashby is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Kimura thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Ashby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ashby shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Ashby wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position. Ashby wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving. Kimura wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight! Penny Kimura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Ashby 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Ashby!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milan Havoic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Afra Sr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Havoic comes to the cage accompanied by Overkill - Horrorscope. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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, Milan Havoic! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Afra Sr! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Havoic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sr swivels and escapes. Sr looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Havoic is looking to clinch. Milan Havoic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sr avoids a kick to the body.
Havoic closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Havoic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Havoic stands up and beckons Sr to his feet. Havoic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Havoic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Havoic trying to control the action but Sr is working from the bottom. Sr manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sr is pressing down on Havoic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Havoic prevents Sr from getting back to his feet. Havoic trying to control the position from guard on top but Sr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Havoic content to stall in guard here. Sr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Havoic wants to pass the guard but Sr is keeping the position. Havoic trying to control but Sr is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Sr is trying to keep Havoic in close.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Havoic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Havoic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sr but Sr pushes him off and we're back to square one. Havoic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Havoic wants to pass the guard but Sr is defending well. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Havoic connects with a nice short shot to Sr's temple. Sr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Havoic controlling the pace. Havoic trying to control the action but Sr is working from the bottom. Sr is trying to get back to full guard. Havoic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Sr scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Havoic manages to mount him!
Sr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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. Sr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Sr defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Havoic. Havoic lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sr should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Sr is desperately trying to improve his position but Havoic has a good base and remains in mount. Havoic wants to control the pace but Sr is squirming around nicely. Sr is desperately trying to improve his position but Havoic has a good base and remains in mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milan Havoic dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Havoic works Sr's body with a nice hook. Havoic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Havoic works his foot free and advances to mount. Havoic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Sr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Havoic is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sr is surviving well by controlling Havoic's body position as best he can. Sr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Havoic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sr is looking to escape. Sr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Havoic tries to control but Sr wriggling away. Sr tries to reverse the position but Havoic maintains control. Havoic breaks from Sr's wrist control and lands an elbow. Havoic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Havoic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sr on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Havoic is in the full mount, landing strikes. Havoic wants to control the pace but Sr is squirming around nicely. Havoic landing strikes from the mount and Sr is in trouble! Havoic trying to control but he's not successful this time. Sr tries to reverse the position but Havoic maintains control. Havoic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Havoic tries to control but Sr wriggling away. Sr is bucking up trying to escape but Havoic cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Sr tries to reverse the position but Havoic maintains control. Havoic looking to control but Sr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Sr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sr sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Sr regains full guard. Nicely done. Sr wants to sweep here but Havoic controlling him for the moment. Sr keeping moving, preventing Havoic from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Sr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Havoic tries to free his leg and advance position but Sr is retaining full guard. Sr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Havoic has passed into side control.
Sr gets back to half guard. Sr manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Havoic wants to pass the guard but Sr is keeping the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milan Havoic dominated that second round. That's time! Havoic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Sr.
Havoic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nice uppercut there from Havoic.
It looks like Afra Sr has been cut. Havoic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Havoic drives through with a takedown into guard. Havoic tries to stand but Sr is controlling from the bottom. Sr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Havoic is one step ahead there. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Havoic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sr wants to hit a switch here but Havoic passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sr there! Sr is looking to get to half guard. Havoic with a couple of short strikes. Sr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Havoic lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sr is working to get back to half guard.
Havoic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sr is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Sr is looking to improve his position but Havoic isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Havoic lands a big shot there that rocks Sr but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Havoic controlling from the full mount. Havoic trying to control but he's not successful this time. Havoic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sr is looking to get to half guard.
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. Milan Havoic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Havoic lands a big elbow. Havoic controlling the pace for now. Havoic lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sr hang on? Havoic is in the full mount, landing strikes. Afra Sr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Milan Havoic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Sr can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Milan Havoic showed his dominance in that final round. Well Havoic 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milan Havoic!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pasqualito Cortes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isamu Takeru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Isamu Takeru enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pasqualito Cortes! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Isamu Takeru! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Takeru shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cortes sprawls well. Cortes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Takeru gets slowly back to his feet. Takeru fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Takeru fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cortes sprawls well initially but Takeru persists and gets the takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cortes manages to get to full guard.
Cortes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Cortes has his feet on Takeru's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Cortes swats away the attempt to clinch by Takeru. Cortes shoots in but Takeru avoids the takedown attempt easily. Cortes keeps the fight on the outside. Nice sprawl there from Cortes as Takeru shoots in. Pasqualito Cortes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isamu Takeru.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cortes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cortes tries to clinch up and Takeru moves into the clinch. Takeru tries to land a knee to the head but Cortes blocks with his arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cortes. Cortes is trying to break free. Takeru tries to break free but Cortes pushes him back against the cage. Cortes jumps into guard, dragging Takeru to the mat.
Takeru wants to control from the top but Cortes keeps moving. Takeru looks gassed! Takeru postures up in Cortes's guard and throws a big left but Cortes blocks it. Cortes seems keen to control Takeru's posture. Cortes striking off his back but it's not causing Takeru any problems. Cortes tries to strike from the bottom.
Takeru really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cortes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Cortes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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. Takeru tries to free his leg and advance position but Cortes is retaining full guard. Takeru passes into half guard. Cortes gets full guard. Takeru with a flurry of punches that miss. Cortes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Takeru postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Cortes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Cortes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cortes controlling the position. Takeru trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cortes manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Takeru is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Takeru can't keep his opponent in guard - Cortes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Takeru is looking to escape. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Takeru is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Cortes not doing much here.
Takeru is staying active underneath Cortes, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Cortes slows the pace down in half guard. Cortes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Pasqualito Cortes just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Cortes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasqualito Cortes dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cortes forces Takeru back against the cage and clinches. Takeru's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Cortes throws a nice outside leg kick. Cortes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cortes closes the distance and clinches up with Takeru, looking for a takedown. Cortes pushes Takeru against the cage but Takeru circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Cortes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Takeru was covering up waiting for the punch and Cortes finishes the takedown easily into guard. Cortes gets to his feet. Takeru looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Cortes fails to land the takedown. Takeru avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Takeru misses with a takedown attempt and Cortes moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cortes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Pasqualito Cortes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Takeru avoids the head kick by Cortes.
Cortes shoots for a takedown but Takeru saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pasqualito Cortes. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cortes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Takeru is looking to improve his position.
Cortes stands up out of the half guard. A head kick by Takeru misses and Cortes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cortes stopping the sweep attempt from Takeru. Takeru is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cortes is controlling him. Cortes wants to control from the top but Takeru keeps moving. Cortes stands up and waves to Takeru to follow him. Cortes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Takeru to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Takeru wants to stand and escape but instead Cortes has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Takeru wants to control the position but Cortes says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Cortes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Takeru! Takeru throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Cortes controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Cortes trying to control but he's not successful this time. A nice elbow there by Cortes. The referee warns Takeru that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Takeru is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasqualito Cortes dominated that second round. That's time! Cortes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Takeru gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Cortes wants to pass the guard but Takeru is keeping the position. Cortes trying to control but Takeru is working from the bottom. Cortes stands and steps away. Takeru gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Takeru closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cortes did well to prevent Takeru getting side control. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Takeru is looking to take a break and control but Cortes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Cortes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Takeru's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Takeru's back!
That's one minute gone in the round. Takeru is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cortes.
Cortes gets his hands free as Takeru looks to control. Cortes is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Takeru is really stuck here.
Cortes is punishing Takeru with strikes - can he finish him?! Pasqualito Cortes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Cortes's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Cortes lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Takeru.
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. The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Cortes's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Cortes has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Takeru has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Takeru is really stuck here.
Takeru looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. Cortes is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Takeru is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pasqualito Cortes!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogelio Baltazar (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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168 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Silva! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rogelio Baltazar! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Silva throws a head kick but Baltazar moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Baltazar.
Silva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Baltazar to the mat! Baltazar manages to get full 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. Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Baltazar dives on top into guard. Silva wants to sweep but no luck. Silva has an active guard here but Baltazar has managed to pass into half guard.
Silva trying to hold on to Baltazar's head to control him but Baltazar postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Baltazar wants to get back to his feet.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Silva tries to get to full guard but Baltazar has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Baltazar misses with the combination.
Silva walks into a straight right hand from Baltazar.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Baltazar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Baltazar won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baltazar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Baltazar has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Silva is proving hard to escape from. Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Silva has his foot on Baltazar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baltazar works his way back into a safe position though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Silva dominated that round. That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Baltazar misses with an uppercut. Silva ducks under a wild hook from Baltazar. Baltazar looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely. Baltazar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva. Baltazar stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Silva fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him. Silva throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silva dives in and grabs Baltazar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baltazar pushes down on Silva's head and hops out. Silva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Baltazar misses with a straight left. Baltazar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Silva backs up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Baltazar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baltazar wants it to stay on the feet. Silva gets a clinch. Silva fails to pull guard.
Silva has Baltazar pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Baltazar is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks. Baltazar stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Silva tries to circle away but Baltazar has him pinned against the cage. Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
Silva wants a takedown.
Baltazar tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage. Baltazar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Baltazar is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks. Silva wants a takedown.
Baltazar tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage. Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baltazar's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Baltazar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Baltazar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baltazar's efforts to push away. Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baltazar just stands there and leans against the cage. Baltazar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva drops his hands momentarily and Baltazar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket. Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baltazar. Silva defending well as Baltazar loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Silva fails with the takedown. Baltazar lands a jab to the head.
Baltazar looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range. Baltazar lands a nice shot that snaps Silva's head back.
Baltazar with a jab. Rogelio Baltazar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Baltazar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silva on the side of the head. Baltazar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silva has time to react. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogelio Baltazar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baltazar finds it's way round the side to connect with Silva's head. Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baltazar is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Baltazar circles away and we're back to standing. Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Baltazar, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Baltazar against the cage but Baltazar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baltazar. Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baltazar. Silva defending well as Baltazar loads up on a big left hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Silva takes the fight into the clinch. Baltazar wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silva gets control of Baltazar's arms and successfully pulls guard. Silva will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Silva working a defensive guard here.
Baltazar wants to stand but Silva is controlling his posture from full guard. Silva has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Baltazar is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Silva can't do much from the bottom here. Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't. Baltazar decides to stand back up. Baltazar steps back and let's Silva get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Silva throws a half hearted mid kick. Baltazar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Baltazar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Silva dives in and grabs Baltazar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baltazar pushes down on Silva's head and hops out. Baltazar lunges at Silva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silva's hand. Silva staying out of range there. Baltazar fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Baltazar 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. Silva takes one to the side of the head.
Silva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Silva swings around for an armbar but Baltazar sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Silva's guard. Silva looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Baltazar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Silva is looking for a sweep. Baltazar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight! Rogelio Baltazar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Baltazar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rogelio Baltazar!
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