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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seth Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Heras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Seth Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lance Heras!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heras darts in and clinches Coleman up against the ropes.
Heras avoiding damage.
Heras takes a shot to the head.
Heras breaks the clinch.
Coleman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Coleman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Heras scores with a takedown into Coleman's guard.
The fighters are working up against the ropes. Coleman manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Coleman.
Heras's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heras gets a double leg takedown into Coleman's guard.
Coleman wants to stand and escape but Heras is having none of it.
Heras slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Coleman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman tries to strike from the bottom.
Heras wants to control from the top but Coleman keeps moving.
Heras advances position into side control!
Heras tries to advance to mount but Coleman denies him.
Coleman trying to control but Heras flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Heras tries to keep control of the position but Coleman is staying busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heras looking to break Coleman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Coleman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Heras will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Coleman is covering up but some of the strikes from Heras are getting through and doing damage.
A lull in the action here.
Heras looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Heras working for the choke.
Heras thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Heras is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Coleman defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Coleman tries to escape but Heras has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman wants to control his opponent's hands but Heras gets his hands free.
Coleman is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Heras throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Heras tries to get the hooks in deep but Coleman pushed the leg off.
Heras controlling well, preventing Coleman from escaping the position.
Heras is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Coleman defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Heras tightening his grip on Coleman, looking for the choke.
Heras looks winded!
Coleman is trying to get back to his feet but Heras has full control of the position and if anything, Coleman has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is in bad spot here.
Heras is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Coleman. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Coleman wants to get back to his feet.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Heras.
Coleman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Heras dominating with strikes here.
Heras can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Coleman is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Heras dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sloppy strikes from Coleman. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Coleman does no damage.
Heras will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Coleman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Heras shoots in and gets a takedown into Coleman's guard.
Coleman looking for a sweep. Not yet Coleman, not yet.
Heras wants to control from the top but Coleman keeps moving.
Coleman wants to sweep but no luck.
Heras wants to control from the top but Coleman keeps moving.
Heras stopping the sweep attempt from Coleman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman is looking to stand up but Heras isn't so interested in that idea.
Heras postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heras 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.
Coleman wants to stand and escape but Heras is having none of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Heras drives through with a takedown into guard.
Coleman is working an open guard so Heras takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Heras gets a double leg takedown into Coleman's guard.
Coleman manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Heras is breathing heavily.
Coleman leaves Heras with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Heras fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Coleman avoids it really well and circles away.
Seth Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Heras.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coleman tries to clinch but Heras is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Heras.
Heras swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coleman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Lance Heras has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick from Coleman lands but Heras takes it in his stride.
Coleman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A head kick misses from Coleman.
Coleman throws a combination. Heras tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A head kick misses from Coleman.
Heras has managed to clinch.
Coleman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coleman scores with a three punch combo!
Coleman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Coleman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Heras backs up against the ropes.
Coleman closes the distance and pushes Heras back into the ropes.
Heras breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heras fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Coleman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman stuffs the takedown attempt from Heras. Heras gets slowly back to his feet.
Coleman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Coleman throws a right hand that Heras ducks under and follows up with a left that Heras also avoids with ease.
Heras connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Coleman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heras circles away quickly and effectively.
Heras fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Coleman to the ground. Heras is now in Coleman's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Heras drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Coleman dives on top into guard.
Coleman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Heras looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Heras wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heras tries to strike from the bottom.
Coleman stands and steps away. Heras gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A left and a right from Coleman both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coleman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heras circles away quickly and effectively.
Heras slips a jab and a cross from Coleman.
Heras pushes Coleman up against the ropes in a clinch.
Coleman tries to break free but Heras pushes him back against the ropes.
Heras manages to break the clinch.
Heras clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heras breaks from the clinch.
Coleman throws a head kick that misses.
Heras doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Heras clinches up with Coleman and pushes him back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Coleman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lance Heras's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Heras moves into the clinch successfully.
Heras blocks a body shot from Coleman.
A knee to the head by Heras.
Heras has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Coleman seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Heras can turn it around.
Heras prevents Coleman from breaking the clinch.
Heras putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Coleman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Heras's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Seth Coleman is winning the standup battle so far.
Heras shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Coleman pinned against the ropes. Coleman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Heras shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Heras was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Coleman parries the strikes from Heras easily there. Heras is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Coleman to escape.
Heras postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman is not content to let Heras control the position.
Heras takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloppy strikes there by Heras.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Heras in side control, throwing shots but Coleman defends.
Coleman regains half guard.
Heras working the head and body with strikes.
Heras not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Coleman manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Heras shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coleman as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Coleman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Heras avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Heras darts in looking for a takedown but Coleman gets double underhooks and turns Heras into the ropes.
Seth Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Heras.
Coleman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Coleman duly obliges.
That has opened up Lance Heras's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman misses with a double jab.
Heras avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Coleman or perhaps it was just good defense by Heras, which made it look bad.
Heras closes the distance and clinches.
Coleman tries to circle away but Heras has him pinned against the ropes.
Coleman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coleman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Seth Coleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heras has his takedown stuffed
and Coleman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Heras is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coleman throws a series of strikes that have Heras backpedaling.
A head kick misses from Coleman.
Heras rushes Coleman and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Heras manages to break the clinch.
Heras instigates a clinch.
Coleman wants to get back to striking at distance but Heras won't allow it.
Heras misses with a punch to the body.
Coleman is trying to break free.
Heras keeps control of Coleman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman has Heras pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Heras manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Heras breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coleman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Coleman stuffs the takedown.
Heras avoids the head kick by Coleman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heras shoots in for a takedown but Coleman shows good takedown defense.
Heras darts in trying to clinch
and Coleman counters with a left and a right that stings Heras.
Coleman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Heras back to the ropes. Coleman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Coleman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heras can do to turn this around?
Heras shoots for a double leg takedown but Coleman sprawls well. He's pushed Heras's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Heras slips a jab and a cross from Coleman.
Coleman shoots for a double leg takedown but Heras sprawls well. He's pushed Coleman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Heras shoots for a takedown but Coleman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seth Coleman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Coleman 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seth Coleman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rio Sadewo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor McNugget (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conor McNugget acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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280 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rio Sadewo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Conor McNugget!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNugget looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McNugget throws a body kick that misses.
McNugget with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sadewo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sadewo.
Sadewo is trying to trip McNugget. He has hold of a leg but McNugget is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sadewo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sadewo content to stall in guard here.
McNugget is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadewo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sadewo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McNugget's head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sadewo stays in close to McNugget's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNugget working a defensive guard but Sadewo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sadewo decides to take the fight back to the feet.
McNugget wants to clinch but Sadewo slips to the side
and Sadewo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sadewo.
McNugget is trying to push Sadewo off with his feet but Sadewo grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of McNugget's ankles and McNugget is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Rio Sadewo!
Rio Sadewo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rune Ankjrll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Bunker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ankjrll comes into the arena with Laibach blaring out of the sound system. Blake Bunker struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rune Ankjrll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Blake Bunker!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bunker looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A head kick misses from Ankjrll.
Bunker fails with a takedown attempt.
Ankjrll lands a high kick!
Blake Bunker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunker looks to clinch
and Ankjrll counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ankjrll has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Body Pain_14elite_650$+VM in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ankjrll counters with a straight right hand.
Bunker tries to clinch
and Ankjrll counters with a left and a right that stings Bunker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunker shoots and misses
and Ankjrll counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bunker thinking.
Rune Ankjrll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Bunker.
Ankjrll lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ankjrll.
Bunker is rocked!
Ankjrll connects with the punch.
Bunker is still on wobbly legs! Can Ankjrll finish him?
Ankjrll lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ankjrll tries a head kick but it misses.
Bunker throws a counter combo.
Bunker moves in looking to clinch but Ankjrll pushes him off.
Bunker seems to have recovered his senses.
Bunker misses with the body kick
and Ankjrll counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ankjrll comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunker tries to clinch but Ankjrll is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ankjrll scores with a head kick. Bunker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ankjrll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bunker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Bunker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bunker walks into a straight right hand from Ankjrll.
Bunker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ankjrll counters with a nice uppercut.
Donk. Ankjrll catches Bunker right on the button with a cross.
Bunker shoots in looking for a takedown but Ankjrll manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bunker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ankjrll keeps the fight on the outside.
Ankjrll throws a counter high kick but Bunker was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ankjrll uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bunker has time to react.
Bunker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bunker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bunker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bunker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ankjrll scores with a jab. Bunker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ankjrll defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bunker.
We've been informed that Bunker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunker tries to clinch but Ankjrll moves away
and Ankjrll counters with a nice uppercut.
Bunker looks to clinch
and Ankjrll counters with an outside leg kick.
Ankjrll throws a sloppy head kick and Bunker moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Ankjrll.
Rune Ankjrll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bunker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ankjrll is fending him off so far but Bunker persists. Nope, Ankjrll circles away and we're back to standing.
Ankjrll tries a head kick but it misses.
Bunker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ankjrll to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Bunker misses with a takedown
enabling Ankjrll to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rune Ankjrll dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Bunker looks to clinch
and Ankjrll counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bunker fails with a takedown attempt.
Bunker just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAnkjrll.
Ankjrll with a jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ankjrll counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bunker thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ankjrll scores with a nice head shot.
Bunker closes the distance but Ankjrll moves to the side
and Ankjrll counters with a nice body kick.
A shot to the liver by Ankjrll. Beautiful body shot.
Ankjrll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bunker tries to close the distance and clinch but Ankjrll swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bunker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ankjrll paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ankjrll is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bunker can do to turn this around?
Ankjrll tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bunker tries to close the distance and clinch but Ankjrll swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body kick there by Ankjrll.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Bunker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bunker tries to clinch
and Ankjrll counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ankjrll bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bunker's head.
Bunker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bunker tries to clinch up
letting Ankjrll counter with a right hand.
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!
Ankjrll misses with a double jab.
Nice takedown defense from Ankjrll. No joy for Bunker on that attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Ankjrll misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunker closes the distance but Ankjrll moves to the side
and Ankjrll connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bunker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ankjrll connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bunker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ankjrll manages to break the clinch.
Ankjrll on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bunker tries for a takedown but Ankjrll circles away easily
and Ankjrll counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rune Ankjrll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Bunker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunker with a poor takedown
and Ankjrll counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ankjrll is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bunker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bunker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ankjrll cracks Bunker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ankjrll circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ankjrll stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ankjrll wants it to stay on the feet.
Bunker tries to clinch
and Ankjrll counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bunker thinking.
Bunker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ankjrll connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rune Ankjrll dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bunker looks to clinch
and Bunker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bunker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ankjrll sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ankjrll lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ankjrll throws a good cross that connects.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ankjrll!
Ankjrll tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bunker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bunker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunker closes the distance but Ankjrll moves to the side
and Bunker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ankjrll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bunker lands with a kick to the temple. Ankjrll shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bunker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ankjrll tries to avoid it but Bunker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ankjrll to the ground. Ankjrll escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bunker tries to clinch but Ankjrll moves out of range.
Bunker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ankjrll sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bunker somewhat.
Rune Ankjrll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Bunker.
Bunker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bunker fails with the takedown
and Ankjrll counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bunker.
Bunker gets a clinch.
Ankjrll breaks the clinch.
Bunker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bunker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ankjrll counters with a nice uppercut.
Bunker closes the distance but Ankjrll moves to the side
enabling Ankjrll to counter with a crisp jab.
Bunker shoots and misses
and Ankjrll counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ankjrll throws a sloppy head kick and Bunker moves out of range easily.
Bunker closes the distance and pushes Ankjrll back into the ropes.
Ankjrll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blake Bunker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick by Ankjrll misses
and Bunker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ankjrll circles away from the clinch attempt
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Ankjrll counters with a right hand to the body.
Bunker wants to clinch but Ankjrll slips to the side
and Ankjrll counters with a straight right hand.
Bunker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blake Bunker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ankjrll counters with a three punch combo that has Bunker backing up. Bunker nods at Ankjrll to acknowledge the strikes.
Ankjrll circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ankjrll counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ankjrll slips a jab and a cross from Bunker.
Ankjrll throws a series of strikes that have Bunker backpedaling.
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!
Bunker wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rune Ankjrll showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ankjrll, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rune Ankjrll!
Rune Ankjrll decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ikkaku Madarame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Madarame comes into the arena with Bleed It Out blaring out of the sound system. Diaz has chosen Serenade as his entrance music. Pedro Diaz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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173 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ikkaku Madarame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pedro Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madarame works over Diaz's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Pedro Diaz has been cut.
Nice jab there from Madarame.
Diaz is rocked!
Madarame lands a hook that stumbles Diaz back into the ropes. Madarame follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Diaz to the canvas! Madarame pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Diaz has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ikkaku Madarame!
Ikkaku Madarame seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Primicin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Nick Henry was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Primicin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Henry!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Primicin blocks a head kick by Henry.
Henry fails with the takedown
and Primicin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Primicin cracks Henry with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Henry doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Henry looks winded!
Primicin drops his shoulder and cracks Henry with a huge uppercut! Henry goes down! Can Primicin finish him?
Henry is rocked!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Primicin gets to his feet. Henry looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Henry is still on wobbly legs! Can Primicin finish him?
Primicin cracks Henry's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Henry slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Primicin can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Primicin!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nosyaj Rram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. awesome god kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Nosyaj Rram is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nosyaj Rram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Conor Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rram lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Conor Henderson has been cut.
Conor Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Rram.
Henderson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Henderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Henderson is rocked!
Rram is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Henderson hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nosyaj Rram!
In defeat, Conor Henderson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will bounce back'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanislav Morinoivcus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tommy Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stanislav Morinoivcus!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morinoivcus closes the distance and clinches.
Morinoivcus is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Taylor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Morinoivcus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Morinoivcus has Taylor pushed against the ropes.
Morinoivcus digs a right hand underneath Taylor's ribcage. Taylor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Morinoivcus has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Taylor clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Taylor is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Morinoivcus off. It looks like it's working - Morinoivcus slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Taylor displaying calm under pressure there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor has a takedown stuffed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morinoivcus leaves Taylor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Morinoivcus is looking for the big counter here.
Taylor dives in and grabs Morinoivcus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morinoivcus pushes down on Taylor's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morinoivcus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morinoivcus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Taylor's guard.
Taylor wriggles free and stands up.
Taylor shoots in and gets a takedown into Morinoivcus's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morinoivcus striking off his back but it's not causing Taylor any problems.
Taylor is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Taylor forces his way into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Morinoivcus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Taylor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Taylor seems to be working for a kimura but Morinoivcus defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morinoivcus trying to control but Taylor postures up.
Morinoivcus is trying to get back to full guard.
Morinoivcus felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Taylor is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morinoivcus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but Morinoivcus defending well.
Taylor is trying to work for a kimura but Morinoivcus is defending well.
Morinoivcus wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is working for a kimura but Morinoivcus is defending it quite comfortably.
Morinoivcus is trying to maintain the position but Taylor is very close to passing his half guard.
Taylor stops Morinoivcus from getting back to his feet.
Morinoivcus is trying to get back to full guard.
Morinoivcus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morinoivcus trying to hold on to Taylor's head to control him but Taylor postures up.
Taylor works his way into side control.
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.
Taylor has hold of Morinoivcus's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Morinoivcus seems comfortable defending it but Taylor has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Morinoivcus is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Morinoivcus is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Taylor couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommy Taylor!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aleks Breznhev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robo Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Breznhev's entrance music is Death Grips - Guillotine (Instrumental) . A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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145 lbs
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25
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aleks Breznhev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Robo Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breznhev darts in looking for a takedown but Takahashi gets double underhooks and turns Breznhev into the ropes.
A swing and a miss from Takahashi.
Breznhev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Takahashi as he jumps to the side.
Takahashi looks to land a body kick but Breznhev moved away.
Takahashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takahashi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Takahashi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Breznhev's calf.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Breznhev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Takahashi just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleks Breznhev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breznhev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Breznhev tries to pull guard but Takahashi won't allow it.
Takahashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Breznhev backwards.
Breznhev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Takahashi just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Takahashi pushes Breznhev back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takahashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Breznhev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Breznhev blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breznhev tries to pull guard but Takahashi holds him up against the ropes and eventually Breznhev drops back down to his feet.
Takahashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Breznhev tries to pull guard but Takahashi won't allow it.
Takahashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Breznhev.
Breznhev drags the fight down to the ground.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Breznhev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breznhev trying to keep a closed guard but Takahashi is proving a slippery customer.
Breznhev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Breznhev tries to get out of the position.
Takahashi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Breznhev is proving hard to escape from.
Breznhev is trying to control the position but Takahashi postures up.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Breznhev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breznhev has Takahashi pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Breznhev is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Takahashi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Takahashi connects with the punch.
Breznhev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takahashi.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but Breznhev moved out of range.
Takahashi misses with a body punch
and Breznhev counters with a straight right hand.
Robo Takahashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Breznhev moves away.
Takahashi swings for the body but Breznhev moves out of range.
Breznhev is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Breznhev fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breznhev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Takahashi tries to avoid it but Breznhev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Takahashi to the ground. Takahashi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Takahashi moves into range and clinches up with Breznhev.
Breznhev tries to pull guard but Takahashi holds him up against the ropes and eventually Breznhev drops back down to his feet.
Breznhev jumps guard.
Takahashi won't allow Breznhev to sweep him here.
Breznhev pulls Takahashi in close to prevent any damage.
Breznhev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takahashi is one step ahead there.
Breznhev pulls Takahashi in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breznhev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Takahashi looking to sit in guard and control but Breznhev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Takahashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Takahashi is pulling down on Breznhev's head. It's preventing any offense from Breznhev, at least for the moment.
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Breznhev from controlling successfully.
Breznhev lands a couple of elbows.
Breznhev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Breznhev throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Breznhev distracts Takahashi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robo Takahashi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Takahashi throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Breznhev misses the target.
Takahashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takahashi cracks Breznhev with an open hand slap.
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takahashi moves into the clinch.
Takahashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi throws a head punch that misses.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
Takahashi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Breznhev is trying to pull guard but Takahashi has him pressed against the ropes.
Breznhev fails to pull guard.
Breznhev fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleks Breznhev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takahashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi misses with the head strike.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
Takahashi misses with some punches.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Breznhev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Takahashi lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Breznhev backwards.
Breznhev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Takahashi walks away with a smile on his face. Breznhev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Breznhev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takahashi avoids it really well and circles away.
Takahashi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Breznhev.
Breznhev shoots in for a double leg but Takahashi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Takahashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Breznhev, pushing him back against the ropes.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahashi has a couple of punches blocked by Breznhev.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahashi throws a head punch that misses.
Takahashi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Breznhev or not.
A shot in the inside from Takahashi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Breznhev backwards.
Breznhev tries to pull guard but Takahashi holds him up against the ropes and eventually Breznhev drops back down to his feet.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takahashi gets through Breznhev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Takahashi.
Takahashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Breznhev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takahashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Breznhev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Robo Takahashi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land.
Breznhev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Takahashi just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Takahashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi trying to control the position but instead, Breznhev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Takahashi into the ropes.
Takahashi misses with some punches.
Breznhev jumps guard but Takahashi turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breznhev tries to pull guard but Takahashi won't allow it.
Breznhev decides to pull guard.
Breznhev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takahashi is one step ahead there.
Aleks Breznhev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takahashi wants to control from the top but Breznhev keeps moving.
Breznhev wants to sweep but no luck.
Breznhev is pulling down on Takahashi's head to control his posture.
Takahashi wants to get up but he can't break Breznhev's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Breznhev 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.
Breznhev is pulling down on Takahashi's head. It's preventing any offense from Takahashi, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Takahashi preventing the sweep.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Breznhev 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.
Breznhev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Breznhev is in close to Takahashi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Breznhev with a nice head shot there.
Takahashi has momentary wrist control but Breznhev slips an elbow through the middle.
Breznhev trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breznhev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Takahashi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Breznhev with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robo Takahashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Breznhev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Breznhev scores with a takedown into Takahashi's guard.
Takahashi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Takahashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Breznhev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Takahashi wants to sweep here but Breznhev controlling him for the moment.
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Breznhev from controlling successfully.
Breznhev 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breznhev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Breznhev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Takahashi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Breznhev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breznhev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Breznhev won't allow Takahashi to get back to his feet.
Breznhev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takahashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Breznhev postures up and lands a big shot to Takahashi's brow.
Breznhev wants to pass the guard but Takahashi is keeping the position.
Breznhev wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving.
Breznhev 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.
Breznhev looking to sit in guard and control but Takahashi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Breznhev has his hands on Takahashi's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi trying to control but Breznhev is working from the bottom.
Breznhev 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.
Breznhev controls Takahashi momentarily but Takahashi frees himself.
Breznhev wants to sweep here but Takahashi controlling him for the moment.
Takahashi postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi won't allow Breznhev to sweep him here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Breznhev is working hard here to advance position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Robo Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Breznhev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Takahashi's waist but Takahashi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Breznhev off to one side.
Takahashi cracks a nice hook into Breznhev's ribs.
Breznhev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takahashi pinned against the ropes. Takahashi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Takahashi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takahashi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Breznhev was well out of range. Poor timing from Takahashi.
Takahashi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Robo Takahashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breznhev shoots and misses
and Takahashi counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleks Breznhev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Breznhev.
Takahashi looking to slow down the pace here.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Breznhev blocks it.
Breznhev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahashi.
Takahashi scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Breznhev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takahashi smiles and moves away.
Breznhev tries to clinch but Takahashi is having none of it.
Breznhev wants to clinch.
Takahashi throws out a counter right but Breznhev avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robo Takahashi really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Breznhev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takahashi.
Good standup being displayed there by Takahashi as he connects with a hook.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut. Breznhev saw that one coming.
Takahashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Breznhev's sensitive parts.
Breznhev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheers as Takahashi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Breznhev doesn't seem phased though.
A punch lands to the side of Breznhev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Breznhev gets a takedown into half guard.
Breznhev is thwarting Takahashi's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breznhev working the head and body with strikes.
Breznhev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Breznhev trying to control from Takahashi's half guard. Takahashi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Breznhev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Breznhev won't allow Takahashi to get back to his feet.
Breznhev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Breznhev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Breznhev distracts Takahashi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Breznhev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Breznhev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Breznhev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Breznhev looking to pass the guard.
Breznhev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Breznhev chips away with some ground and pound.
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Breznhev from controlling successfully.
Breznhev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Takahashi looking for a sweep. Not yet Takahashi, not yet.
Breznhev throwing strikes from guard but Takahashi blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Breznhev stands up over Takahashi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Breznhev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Breznhev trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breznhev won't allow Takahashi to get back to his feet.
Breznhev is looking to pass into half guard but Takahashi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Takahashi is in guard.
Breznhev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Breznhev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Breznhev passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Breznhev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Breznhev is nestled in close to Takahashi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Breznhev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Takahashi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Breznhev passes to side control.
Takahashi taking a bit of punishment here - Breznhev scoring with strikes.
Takahashi is looking to reverse the position.
Breznhev is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Takahashi's shoulder. That is not cool.
Breznhev has knee on belly and moves into mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Breznhev lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Breznhev landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Breznhev had his way with Robo Takahashi in that 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!
Breznhev shoots in looking for a takedown but Takahashi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Breznhev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Breznhev moves out of range as Takahashi strikes.
Breznhev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Takahashi!
Breznhev working the body and head with strikes.
Breznhev lands an elbow.
Takahashi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Breznhev throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The strikes coming from Breznhev are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Takahashi wants to get back to his feet.
Breznhev cracks Takahashi with a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breznhev tries to move to mount but Takahashi blocks the move with his legs.
Breznhev working the body and head with strikes.
Takahashi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Breznhev trying to control the position but Takahashi is working away.
Breznhev throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Breznhev working the ground and pound.
Breznhev working the body and head with strikes.
Takahashi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Breznhev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Breznhev lands a few punches from side control.
Breznhev creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Breznhev landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Breznhev cracks Takahashi with a big right hand but Takahashi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi is not content to let Breznhev control the position.
Takahashi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Breznhev connects with a decent elbow.
Takahashi taking a bit of punishment here - Breznhev scoring with strikes.
Breznhev connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Takahashi some visible discomfort.
Takahashi is rocked!
Takahashi taking a bit of punishment here - Breznhev scoring with strikes.
Takahashi is still in real trouble! Can Breznhev finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi is not content to let Breznhev control the position.
Check out the look on Breznhev's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Breznhev in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Takahashi looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Breznhev turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleks Breznhev!
Aleks Breznhev is the new featherweight champion!
Post fight, Aleks Breznhev stared into the camera and said 'I am the greatest fighter in Pulse FC. I will hold this belt for a long time, and when or if a 135 one is ever up for grabs - I'll take that too. Takahashi could not back up his words and he knew this from a long time ago. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masaya Ishida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Your Down (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masaya Ishida!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Your Down!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ishida fails with the takedown.
Down misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ishida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Down swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Down is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishida is trying hard to land a takedown here. Down sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Down unleashes a big counter combination but Ishida bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masaya Ishida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ishida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Down moves away.
Despite the aggression on Down's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ishida throws a front kick aimed at Down's knee but Down avoids it well.
As Ishida backs off Down throws a huge counter combo but Ishida manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishida misses with an uppercut
and Down counters with a two punch combo.
Ishida misses with a hook to the body
and Down counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ishida closes the distance and clinches up with Down, looking for a takedown. Ishida pushes Down against the ropes but Down circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Down throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Down keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Down is looking for the big counter here.
Down bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Down stuffs the takedown attempt from Ishida. Ishida gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Down throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ishida was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Down uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ishida.
Down keeps the fight on the outside.
Down is looking for the big counter here.
Ishida shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Down counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishida fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ishida tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Down defends well and Ishida ends up having to push Down into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Down is looking for the big counter here.
Down misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from Ishida misses its intended target.
Down is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice takedown defense from Down. No joy for Ishida on that attempt.
As Ishida backs off Down throws a huge counter combo but Ishida manages to avoid it all.
Ishida doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Down counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Down throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ishida misses with a body shot.
Down throws a counter combo.
Ishida shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A bone on bone clash there as Down blocks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Down's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ishida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Down's waist but Down gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ishida off to one side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Down looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Down has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Down avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Down lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Your Down dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ishida tries to clinch up but Down circles away and keeps his distance.
Ishida looks to land a body kick but Down moved away.
Ishida throws a hook to the side of Down's head but Down sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ishida misses with a body punch
and Down counters with a left and a right that stings Ishida.
Ishida cracks Down with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishida misses with an uppercut. Down saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Down's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Down gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ishida.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Down.
Down leaves Ishida with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Down is looking for the big counter here.
Down fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Ishida on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ishida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ishida throws a leg kick but Down checks it.
As Ishida backs off Down throws a huge counter combo but Ishida manages to avoid it all.
A right-left combo lands from Down.
It looks like Masaya Ishida has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Ishida.
Down is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ishida misses with a looping left.
Down with the counter takedown but Ishida avoids it easily.
Masaya Ishida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ishida misses with a hook. Down ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Down on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ishida throws a leg kick that is checked
and Down counters with a two punch combo.
Ishida throws a leg kick
and Down counters with a straight that turns Ishida's legs to rubber! Down pushes forward with more strikes and Ishida goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Your Down!
Your Down is the new heavyweight champion!
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