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Pacio Fight Night 6 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tadashi Watanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dwayne Johnson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tadashi Watanabe's 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
6 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Dwayne Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tadashi Watanabe!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Watanabe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Watanabe throws out the jab.
Watanabe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Watanabe lands in his opponent's guard.
Watanabe postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Watanabe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Watanabe with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watanabe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Watanabe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Watanabe on the ground.
Johnson is in a horrible position here. Watanabe smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Watanabe lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Watanabe landing strikes, looking to finish!
Watanabe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee warns Johnson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Watanabe controlling from mount.
Watanabe working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Watanabe cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Watanabe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Watanabe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Watanabe landing strikes from the mount.
Watanabe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Watanabe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Johnson tries to hold on but Watanabe postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson taking shots to the head.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
Watanabe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Watanabe wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Watanabe with the ground and pound from mount.
Watanabe raining down shots from the mount!
Watanabe with shots to the head and body - Johnson looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe lands a couple of good shots and Johnson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Johnson is taking damage to the body and head.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Watanabe. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watanabe has his arm under Johnson's chin here. Game over son! Watanabe squeezes tightly and Johnson is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tadashi Watanabe!
In his post fight interview, Tadashi Watanabe started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Puka Kupa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Senip Sutak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Senip Sutak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Puka Kupa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Senip Sutak!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sutak shoots in for a takedown but Kupa shows good takedown defense.
Kupa is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kupa looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Sutak fails with the takedown
and Kupa counters with a two punch combo.
Sutak misses with a takedown
and Kupa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sutak thinking.
Puka Kupa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Senip Sutak.
Sutak tries for a takedown but Kupa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kupa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kupa stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Kupa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sutak has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Kupa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sutak shoots in looking for a takedown. Kupa tries to sprawl out of it but Sutak keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kupa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sutak shoots and misses
and Kupa counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutak shoots in for a double leg but Kupa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kupa is looking for a counter combo.
Sutak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kupa as he jumps to the side.
Sutak shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kupa throws a quick counter head kick but Sutak was just out of range.
Sutak shoots for a takedown but Kupa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kupa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kupa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sutak.
The crowd cheers as Kupa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sutak doesn't seem phased though.
Kupa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kupa is looking to wear down Sutak with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sutak shoots in but no luck this time.
Sutak shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sutak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutak shoots and misses
and Kupa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kupa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sutak.
Kupa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kupa looks to land a combination but Sutak avoids it well.
Sutak misses with a takedown attempt - Kupa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Kupa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sutak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sutak there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kupa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kupa wants it to stay on the feet.
Kupa is looking to counter punch.
Kupa lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sutak fails to land the takedown.
Puka Kupa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kupa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sutak dives in and grabs Kupa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kupa pushes down on Sutak's head and hops out.
Sutak fails with the takedown
and Sutak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sutak fails with a takedown attempt.
Kupa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sutak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sutak throws a counter combo.
Kupa throws a head kick that misses.
Sutak shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kupa sprawls well. Kupa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sutak gets slowly back to his feet.
Sutak shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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.
Sutak passes into half guard.
Kupa looking for submissions off his back.
Kupa trying to control from the bottom.
Sutak content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Puka Kupa dominated that round.
That's time! Kupa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sutak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kupa as he avoids it easily.
Kupa is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sutak shoots in for a takedown but Kupa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kupa is looking for a counter combo.
Kupa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sutak.
Kupa throws a big counter combination but Sutak scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Puka Kupa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Senip Sutak.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sutak.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sutak is defended easily by Kupa.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sutak fails with the takedown
and Kupa counters with a three punch combo that has Sutak backing up. Sutak nods at Kupa to acknowledge the strikes.
Kupa connects with a leg kick. Sutak looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutak misses with a takedown attempt
and Kupa counters with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sutak is defended easily by Kupa.
Puka Kupa is winning the standup battle so far.
Kupa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kupa scores with a head kick. Sutak tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sutak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kupa pinned against the cage. Kupa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sutak closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kupa circles away.
Kupa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kupa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sutak.
Kupa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kupa works the jab nicely.
Kupa throws a sloppy head kick and Sutak moves out of range easily.
Sutak shoots in looking for a takedown. Kupa tries to sprawl out of it but Sutak keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kupa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kupa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kupa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kupa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kupa. Kupa obviously looking to wear him down.
Kupa slaps away a takedown attempt from Sutak, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kupa stuffs the takedown attempt from Sutak. Sutak gets slowly back to his feet.
As Sutak looks to move away, Kupa throws a big counter combo but Sutak just gets out of the way.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sutak closes the distance and clinches up with Kupa, looking for a takedown. Sutak pushes Kupa against the cage but Kupa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kupa lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A left and a right from Kupa both land. Nice combination.
Sutak dives in for a single leg takedown but Kupa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kupa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sutak tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kupa swivels and escapes.
Sutak shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kupa sprawls well. Kupa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sutak gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Kupa as Sutak shoots in.
Sutak misses with a takedown attempt
and Kupa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sutak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kupa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Senip Sutak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sutak fails with the takedown
and Kupa counters with a series of strikes. Sutak will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sutak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kupa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kupa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sutak gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kupa counters with a stiff right hand.
Kupa stuffs the takedown attempt from Sutak. Sutak gets slowly back to his feet.
Kupa lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Puka Kupa dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kupa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sutak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kupa's waist but Kupa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sutak off to one side.
As Sutak looks to move away, Kupa throws a big counter combo but Sutak just gets out of the way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sutak.
Sutak has his takedown stuffed
and Kupa counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Puka Kupa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Senip Sutak.
Sutak moves out of range of the body kick.
Sutak tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kupa swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kupa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kupa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sutak.
Kupa is looking to counter with head kicks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sutak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kupa is fending him off so far but Sutak persists. Nope, Kupa circles away and we're back to standing.
Sutak dives in and grabs Kupa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kupa pushes down on Sutak's head and hops out.
Kupa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kupa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kupa wants it to stay on the feet.
Kupa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kupa. Sutak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sutak fails with the takedown.
Kupa is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kupa throws a head kick but Sutak moves out of range.
Sutak shoots in for a double leg but Kupa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sutak tries for a takedown but Kupa circles away easily
and Kupa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kupa stuffs the takedown attempt from Sutak. Sutak gets slowly back to his feet.
Kupa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sutak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kupa tries a head kick but it misses.
Sutak darts in looking for a takedown but Kupa gets double underhooks and turns Sutak into the cage.
Kupa throws a counter high kick but Sutak was just alert enough to avoid it.
Sutak misses with a takedown
and Kupa counters with a three punch combo that has Sutak backing up. Sutak nods at Kupa to acknowledge the strikes.
Kupa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Kupa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kupa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sutak shoots in and drives through. Kupa sprawls well.
Kupa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sutak fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sutak crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kupa - the referee stops the clock and Sutak gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kupa. Sutak manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sutak shoots for a double leg takedown but Kupa sprawls well. He's pushed Sutak's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sutak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kupa as he avoids it easily.
As Sutak looks to move away, Kupa throws a big counter combo but Sutak just gets out of the way.
Nice takedown defense from Kupa. No joy for Sutak on that attempt.
Kupa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sutak shoots in for a takedown but Kupa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kupa tried to counter with a leg kick but Sutak avoided it.
Kupa looks to land a combination. Sutak sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sutak dives in and grabs Kupa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kupa pushes down on Sutak's head and hops out.
Kupa throwing a counter right hand but Sutak manages to avoid it.
Sutak dives in and grabs Kupa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kupa pushes down on Sutak's head and hops out.
As Sutak looks to move away, Kupa throws a big counter combo but Sutak just gets out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sutak shoots for a takedown but Kupa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kupa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kupa leaves Sutak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sutak tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kupa swivels and escapes.
As Sutak looks to move away, Kupa throws a big counter combo but Sutak just gets out of the way.
Sutak shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kupa stuffs the takedown attempt from Sutak. Sutak gets slowly back to his feet.
Kupa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kupa slaps away a takedown attempt from Sutak, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sutak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kupa is fending him off so far but Sutak persists. Nope, Kupa circles away and we're back to standing.
Kupa is looking for a counter combo.
Senip Sutak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sutak takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Puka Kupa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kupa, 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:25
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Puka Kupa!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rocky LtuPl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Mcgrath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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185 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rocky LtuPl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Mcgrath!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LtuPl looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mcgrath is fending him off so far but LtuPl persists. Nope, Mcgrath circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcgrath looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
LtuPl rushes Mcgrath and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mcgrath taking a breather.
Mcgrath wants to break free but LtuPl has control.
LtuPl escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A chopping leg kick lands by LtuPl.
LtuPl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LtuPl rushes Mcgrath and presses him up against the cage.
LtuPl wants the takedown. Mcgrath is fighting it off but LtuPl persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mcgrath's guard against the cage.
Mcgrath pushes LtuPl off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LtuPl rushes Mcgrath and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
LtuPl tries for a takedown but Mcgrath manages to get underhooks.
LtuPl's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mcgrath fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LtuPl fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mcgrath to the ground. LtuPl is now in Mcgrath's guard.
LtuPl stands and steps away. Mcgrath gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rocky LtuPl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LtuPl shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than LtuPl was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mcgrath is trying to escape the position but LtuPl is controlling the position.
LtuPl has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Mcgrath is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. LtuPl yanks on the arm and Mcgrath is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by LtuPl.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rocky LtuPl!
Rocky LtuPl decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, James Mcgrath stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck you bitch'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dariusas Machnacius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meguru Takayanagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dariusas Machnacius could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Meguru Takayanagi's chin.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dariusas Machnacius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Meguru Takayanagi!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machnacius drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Takayanagi is looking to cinch up a triangle. Machnacius throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Takayanagi's body to avoid the submission. Takayanagi has instead reached around Machnacius's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Takayanagi arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Meguru Takayanagi!
A very excited looking Meguru Takayanagi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Lupertazzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ginga Hagane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ginga Hagane looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Good chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Diego Lupertazzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ginga Hagane!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagane throws a looping overhand right but Lupertazzi ducks down to avoid it.
Hagane closes the distance and clinches up with Lupertazzi, looking for a takedown. Hagane pushes Lupertazzi against the cage but Lupertazzi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lupertazzi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hagane.
Lupertazzi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hagane.
Lupertazzi goes for a double leg but Hagane avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hagane continues to drive forward.
A combination from Hagane does no damage.
Lupertazzi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hagane circles away.
Hagane misses with a wild combination.
Hagane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lupertazzi sprawls well. Lupertazzi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hagane gets slowly back to his feet.
Hagane looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hagane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lupertazzi slips a jab from Hagane.
Lupertazzi darts in and clinches Hagane up against the cage.
Lupertazzi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lupertazzi manages to end up in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupertazzi slows the pace down.
Hagane 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.
Lupertazzi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hagane to see if he's OK.
An elbow from Lupertazzi crashes against the mat.
Lupertazzi throws a strike aimed at the side of Hagane's head but Hagane avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Lupertazzi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lupertazzi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hagane sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
A lull in the action here as Lupertazzi stalls from top position.
Lupertazzi in side control, throwing shots but Hagane defends.
Lupertazzi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lupertazzi has knee on belly momentarily but Hagane bucks him off and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupertazzi is taking a breather. Hagane says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lupertazzi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hagane's head.
Lupertazzi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hagane wants to get back to full guard.
Lupertazzi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupertazzi seems to be looking for submissions.
Lupertazzi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hagane tries to get to full guard but Lupertazzi has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lupertazzi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lupertazzi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hagane!
Lupertazzi controlling the pace for now.
Lupertazzi unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupertazzi stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Lupertazzi throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Ginga Hagane has been cut.
Lupertazzi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lupertazzi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hagane to the mat! Hagane manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hagane keeping full guard, as Lupertazzi tries to pass.
Lupertazzi throws a strike but Hagane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lupertazzi controlling Hagane's posture.
Lupertazzi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lupertazzi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Lupertazzi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ginga Hagane's cut.
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.
Nice sprawl there from Hagane as Lupertazzi shoots in.
Lupertazzi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hagane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lupertazzi.
Hagane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lupertazzi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hagane can do to turn this around?
Hagane tries to clinch but Lupertazzi moves away
and Lupertazzi counters with a head kick.
Lupertazzi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Lupertazzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hagane slaps away a takedown attempt from Lupertazzi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lupertazzi closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupertazzi is looking for a takedown.
Lupertazzi avoiding damage as Hagane throws knees to the body.
Lupertazzi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hagane pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lupertazzi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hagane is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupertazzi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hagane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hagane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lupertazzi clinches.
Lupertazzi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hagane uses from the top position.
Lupertazzi has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hagane has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Lupertazzi controlling the action here for a moment.
Hagane has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lupertazzi after a bit of a struggle.
Lupertazzi avoiding damage as Hagane throws knees to the body.
Lupertazzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diego Lupertazzi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lupertazzi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lupertazzi has closed the distance and engaged Hagane in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupertazzi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupertazzi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hagane stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Hagane. No joy for Lupertazzi on that attempt.
Lupertazzi dodges the punch combination from Hagane.
Lupertazzi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hagane as he jumps to the side.
Lupertazzi shoots for a takedown but Hagane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lupertazzi fails with a takedown attempt.
Hagane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hagane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lupertazzi.
Hagane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lupertazzi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lupertazzi fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagane stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hagane wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Hagane as Lupertazzi shoots in.
A combination from Hagane does no damage.
Hagane lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lupertazzi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hagane tries to keep at a distance but Lupertazzi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lupertazzi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hagane stuffs the takedown.
Hagane moves in looking to clinch but Lupertazzi pushes him off.
Hagane fails to land with a series of punches.
Lupertazzi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupertazzi dives in for a single leg takedown but Hagane sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lupertazzi is defended easily by Hagane.
Ginga Hagane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupertazzi moves into the clinch.
Lupertazzi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lupertazzi has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!
Lupertazzi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hagane fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lupertazzi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hagane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lupertazzi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hagane as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ginga Hagane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ginga Hagane's cut.
That's time! Lupertazzi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hagane misses with a double jab
and Lupertazzi counters with a right hand to the body.
Lupertazzi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hagane circles away.
Hagane throws a right and a left that Lupertazzi avoids nicely.
Hagane misses with a double jab.
Lupertazzi has a takedown stuffed.
Lupertazzi shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Lupertazzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hagane fails to land with a series of punches.
Lupertazzi shoots in for a takedown but Hagane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hagane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lupertazzi counters with a left and a right that stings Hagane.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lupertazzi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hagane's half guard.
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!
Hagane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagane won't allow Lupertazzi to pass to mount.
Hagane is trying to get back to full guard.
Lupertazzi throwing shots but Hagane is blocking nicely.
Diego Lupertazzi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lupertazzi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lupertazzi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lupertazzi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hagane's head.
Lupertazzi controlling the action here.
That's two 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.
Hagane tries to roll over but Lupertazzi keeps him under control.
Lupertazzi is working for a kimura but Hagane is defending it quite comfortably.
Hagane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hagane is looking for a sweep. Lupertazzi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lupertazzi not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lupertazzi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lupertazzi.
Lupertazzi rushes Hagane and presses him up against the cage.
Hagane tries to land knees in the clinch but Lupertazzi avoids the damage to the body.
Lupertazzi jumps guard and drags Hagane to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lupertazzi will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lupertazzi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hagane is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagane forces his way into half guard.
Lupertazzi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lupertazzi.
Lupertazzi has control of Hagane's left arm, preventing Hagane from doing any damage.
Lupertazzi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hagane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lupertazzi is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Lupertazzi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lupertazzi 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Lupertazzi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Kowalczyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filet Mignon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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242 lbs
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232 lbs
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Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcin Kowalczyk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Filet Mignon!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mignon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mignon with a hook.
Kowalczyk seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mignon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kowalczyk's head backwards.
Mignon throws a right and a left that Kowalczyk avoids nicely.
Mignon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kowalczyk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kowalczyk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mignon lands a left and a right that send Kowalczyk crashing to the mat, dazed. Mignon thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kowalczyk is rocked!
It looks like Marcin Kowalczyk has been cut.
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!
Kowalczyk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mignon.
Kowalczyk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mignon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kowalczyk drops his hands momentarily. Mignon doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Kowalczyk staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Kowalczyk doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Filet Mignon!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Falcon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maki Kamiya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ethan Falcon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Maki Kamiya's chin.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ethan Falcon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maki Kamiya!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamiya fakes the leg kick and cracks Falcon in the body.
Falcon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Falcon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Falcon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kamiya gets a clinch.
Falcon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Falcon avoids a wild elbow strike from Kamiya.
Kamiya throws an elbow that misses.
Falcon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kamiya is defending well.
Kamiya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Falcon.
Falcon missing with knees to the body.
Kamiya being controlled against the cage.
Falcon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kamiya prevents it.
Kamiya putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Falcon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falcon can't find room to land a body shot as Kamiya controls the action.
Falcon avoids the elbow strike from Kamiya, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Falcon.
Falcon tries to land knees in the clinch but Kamiya avoids the damage to the body.
Falcon wants to take the fight to the mat but Kamiya manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Falcon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamiya unloads a knee to the mid-section. Falcon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kamiya throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Falcon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kamiya missing with knees to the body.
Kamiya misses with an elbow strike.
Kamiya trying to land knees to the body.
Kamiya prevents Falcon from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kamiya throws an elbow but misses.
Falcon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kamiya misses with an elbow over the top.
Falcon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Falcon blocks an elbow strike.
Kamiya misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamiya throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Falcon avoids the elbow strike from Kamiya, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Falcon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Falcon avoids the elbow strike from Kamiya, against the cage.
Falcon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Falcon taking a breather.
Kamiya landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kamiya is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Falcon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kamiya misses with an elbow over the top.
Falcon managing to block the knees to the body from Kamiya.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kamiya throws an elbow but misses.
Falcon avoids the elbow strike from Kamiya, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Falcon.
Falcon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falcon wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcon blocks the elbow strike.
Kamiya throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kamiya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Falcon blocks an elbow strike from Kamiya.
Falcon breaks the clinch.
Kamiya explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A jab lands there for Falcon.
Maki Kamiya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamiya takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kamiya misses with the body kick
and Falcon counters with a nice uppercut.
Falcon clinches with his opponent.
Falcon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kamiya pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Falcon stalling the fight.
Falcon breaks from the clinch.
Kamiya gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falcon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kamiya walks away with a smile on his face. Falcon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Falcon looks to land a combination. Kamiya sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kamiya.
Kamiya throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kamiya fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Falcon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kamiya throws a body kick that misses.
Kamiya pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Danga de danga de dang - Falcon scores with a four punch combination!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kamiya crunches a lovely knee into Falcon's ribcage.
Kamiya letting Falcon take a breather here.
Kamiya gets underhooks to prevent Falcon's takedown attempt.
Falcon tries to throw a body punch but Kamiya avoids it by throwing Falcon back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kamiya just misses with a elbow thrown towards Falcon's brow.
Kamiya missing with knees to the body.
Kamiya throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maki Kamiya dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Falcon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kamiya's half guard.
Falcon controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamiya pushes Falcon off looking to stand but Falcon dives back in and keeps control.
Kamiya trying to control but Falcon postures up.
Falcon controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamiya trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falcon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamiya is trying to control but can't.
Falcon prevents Kamiya from improving his position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Falcon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kamiya has Falcon up against the cage in a clinch.
Kamiya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Falcon.
Falcon is working Kamiya over against the cage.
Kamiya tries to land knees in the clinch but Falcon avoids the damage to the body.
Falcon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kamiya tries to land knees in the clinch but Falcon avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamiya misses with an elbow strike.
Kamiya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Falcon is defending well for now.
Kamiya lands an elbow just above Falcon 's eye.
Kamiya lands an elbow inside that Falcon shrugs off.
Kamiya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Falcon is defending well for now.
Kamiya throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kamiya lands an elbow just above Falcon 's eye.
Falcon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Falcon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kamiya gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Falcon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamiya stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falcon feints a jab promting Kamiya to slip. Falcon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kamiya slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Maki Kamiya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcon tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamiya scores with a nice body kick.
Kamiya throws a leg kick which misses Falcon's front leg but catches the back leg as Falcon tries to avoid it.
Falcon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Kamiya looks to move away, Falcon throws a big counter combo but Kamiya just gets out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcon avoids a kick to the body.
Falcon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kamiya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Falcon misses with a head kick.
Kamiya tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kamiya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Falcon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kamiya's hands.
Falcon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Falcon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kamiya.
Kamiya keeps Falcon at a distance using the push kick.
A head kick misses from Falcon.
Falcon moves into range and clinches up with Kamiya.
Falcon takes an elbow to the temple.
Falcon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Falcon avoids the elbow strike from Kamiya, against the cage.
Kamiya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Falcon avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamiya lands a good knee to the midsection. Falcon won't want to take too many of those.
Kamiya pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kamiya putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Falcon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kamiya creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Falcon lands a hook that snaps the head of Kamiya backwards.
Falcon wants to break free but Kamiya has control.
Falcon wants a takedown but no success here.
Kamiya looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kamiya throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kamiya landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kamiya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Falcon is defending well for now.
Kamiya lands an elbow inside that Falcon shrugs off.
Falcon breaks the clinch.
Kamiya lands a head kick. Falcon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kamiya pushes Falcon away with a front kick.
Falcon stalks Kamiya and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kamiya's face. Kamiya staggers backwards, shaken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maki Kamiya 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kamiya closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Falcon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Falcon blocks an elbow strike.
Kamiya misses with an elbow over the top.
Falcon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kamiya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Falcon blocks an elbow strike from Kamiya.
Falcon blocks the elbow strike.
Falcon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kamiya is defending well for now.
Falcon avoids the elbow strike from Kamiya, against the cage.
Kamiya lands a nice elbow.
Kamiya on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamiya blocks a body shot from Falcon.
Falcon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Falcon lands a left hand.
Maki Kamiya seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Falcon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Falcon tries to pull guard but Kamiya won't allow it.
Kamiya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamiya creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kamiya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kamiya just misses with a elbow thrown towards Falcon's brow.
Falcon stalling in the clinch but Kamiya improves position.
Kamiya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Falcon is defending well for now.
Falcon avoids the elbow strike from Kamiya, against the cage.
Falcon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kamiya pulls his leg out and moves away.
Falcon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kamiya throws a jab when Falcon was well out of range.
Kamiya misses with a low kick.
Kamiya throws a leg kick
and Falcon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kamiya is trying to stand up here but Falcon is controlling him well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Falcon lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamiya keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Falcon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kamiya defends it well.
Falcon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kamiya tries to get to full guard but Falcon has control of the leg.
Falcon controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcon passes to full mount!
Falcon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kamiya manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Falcon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kamiya has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Falcon is working away from the top position though.
Maki Kamiya is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcon prevents Kamiya from improving his position.
Kamiya is defending against the submission attempts here by Falcon.
Kamiya is trying to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maki Kamiya.
I've got Kamiya winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maki Kamiya!
In his post fight interview, Maki Kamiya started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eye HumpBees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Doe could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eye HumpBees's chin.
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146 lbs
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142 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Doe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eye HumpBees!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HumpBees walks forward, straight into a front kick from Doe.
Eye HumpBees seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
HumpBees moves into the clinch successfully.
HumpBees lands a nice uppercut.
HumpBees takes a knee to the side of the body.
HumpBees creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
HumpBees has Doe pushed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Doe just misses with a elbow thrown towards HumpBees's brow.
Doe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
HumpBees digs a right hand underneath Doe's ribcage. Doe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Doe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
HumpBees throws an elbow that misses.
HumpBees pushes Doe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doe lands a damaging elbow.
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!
HumpBees lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from HumpBees.
HumpBees lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Doe is rocked!
It looks like John Doe has been cut.
HumpBees throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Oh Doe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
HumpBees blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Doe throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from HumpBees.
HumpBees is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
HumpBees throws a big uppercut that drops Doe! More strikes from HumpBees and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Doe lies dazed against the cage as HumpBees celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eye HumpBees!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Saitou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Larios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saitou comes to the cage accompanied by XENO. Larios has chosen Schizophrenia ft. Smugglaz - P.S.T (Fliptop Intro) as his entrance music. Calvin Larios is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeshi Saitou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Calvin Larios!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saitou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saitou has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saitou there as he acknowledges the shot.
Larios scores with a jab. Saitou acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Larios gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Saitou to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Larios uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saitou clinches up with Larios and pushes him back against the cage.
Saitou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saitou takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Larios drives through and clinches with Saitou against the cage.
Saitou is trying to stall.
Larios is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Saitou to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saitou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Larios.
A combination from Saitou does no damage.
Saitou shoots in for a takedown but Larios shows good takedown defense.
Saitou has his takedown stuffed
and Larios counters with a straight right hand.
Larios will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Takeshi Saitou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin Larios.
Some wild striking there from Larios.
Saitou darts in looking for a takedown but Larios gets double underhooks and turns Saitou into the cage.
Larios looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saitou tries for a takedown but Larios circles away easily
and Larios counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larios goes for a double leg but Saitou avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Saitou continues to drive forward.
Saitou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Larios paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Larios shoots for a takedown but Saitou saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Larios moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saitou shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saitou is breathing heavily.
Saitou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Larios swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Larios swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saitou shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Saitou showed some decent athleticism there.
Larios manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Saitou looks to land a combination but Larios avoids it well.
Saitou stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saitou wants it to stay on the feet.
Saitou wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Saitou tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Larios defends well and Saitou ends up having to push Larios into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larios darts in looking for a takedown but Saitou gets double underhooks and turns Larios into the cage.
Saitou is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Larios.
Larios fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Saitou to the ground. Larios is now in Saitou's guard.
Larios is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Larios distracts Saitou with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saitou looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larios trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Larios slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Larios with a flurry of punches that miss.
Larios stands up and waves to Saitou to follow him.
Larios misses with a few strikes there.
Saitou throws a lazy head kick
and Larios counters with a left and a right that stings Saitou.
Saitou shoots in for a takedown but Larios shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Larios lands a jab to Saitou's midsection.
Larios goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larios has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Larios dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Larios lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Saitou backs up against the cage.
Larios swats away the attempt to clinch by Saitou.
Larios closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Larios misses with a wild combination.
Saitou manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Larios on his heels. He'll look to pass Larios's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Larios manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saitou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Larios closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Saitou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takeshi Saitou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saitou rushes Larios and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saitou pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Larios is trying to break the clinch but Saitou is controlling him.
Saitou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Larios is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Saitou keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Larios's efforts to push away.
Saitou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saitou misses with a leg kick.
Saitou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Larios on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Larios shoots in but no luck this time.
Saitou fails with the takedown
and Larios counters with a left and a right that stings Saitou.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larios throws a head kick that misses.
Larios lands a nice shot to the body.
Larios misses with a double jab.
Larios is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Larios. No joy for Saitou on that attempt.
Larios lands a slapping body shot.
Saitou shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Larios defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi Saitou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larios's jab looks to have found its range, popping Saitou under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larios misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saitou fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Saitou. No joy for Larios on that attempt.
Larios has managed to clinch.
Saitou has Larios pressed against the cage.
Saitou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saitou shoots in for a takedown but Larios shows good takedown defense.
Larios throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saitou's waist but Saitou gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Larios off to one side.
Larios gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Larios is pressed up against the cage. Saitou has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Larios down to the mat. Larios avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Saitou has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Calvin Larios seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saitou avoids the head kick by Larios.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Larios.
Saitou closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Larios to the mat! Larios manages to get full guard.
Larios pushes Saitou off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saitou on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Larios lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Larios.
A shot to the liver by Larios. Beautiful body shot.
Larios closes the distance and clinches up with Saitou, looking for a takedown. Larios pushes Saitou against the cage but Saitou circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Saitou wants to clinch.
Saitou stuffs the takedown attempt from Larios. Larios gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Larios showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Larios swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saitou tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Larios manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Saitou backs off Larios throws a huge counter combo but Saitou manages to avoid it all.
Larios has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saitou closes the distance looking to clinch
and Larios counters with a three punch combo that has Saitou backing up. Saitou nods at Larios to acknowledge the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Larios is defended easily by Saitou.
Larios scores with a jab.
Larios takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larios scores with a body shot.
Saitou misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Larios. No joy for Saitou on that attempt.
Larios's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Larios duly obliges.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Larios!
Larios throws a one two combo.
Larios throws a series of strikes that have Saitou backpedaling.
Saitou tries to clinch there but Larios circles away.
Saitou swats away the attempt to clinch by Larios.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saitou fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Larios on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi Saitou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by Larios.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saitou is trying hard to land a takedown here. Larios sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Larios drives through with a takedown into guard.
Larios showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Saitou had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Larios defends it easily.
Saitou controls Larios momentarily but Larios frees himself.
Larios trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larios throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saitou works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Larios with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larios sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Saitou's guard.
Larios with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Larios landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Calvin Larios is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saitou tries to roll over but Larios keeps him under control.
Larios not doing much here.
Calvin Larios has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Larios thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saitou's head.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Larios or perhaps it was just good defense by Saitou, which made it look bad.
Saitou takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Larios looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Saitou!
Saitou wants to get back to his feet but Larios drags him back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calvin Larios comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Larios has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calvin Larios!
After the fight, Calvin Larios was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bartek Elkoski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Blake (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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205 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bartek Elkoski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Blake!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake tries to clinch but Elkoski is having none of it.
Elkoski cracks a nice hook into Blake's ribs.
Blake dives in and grabs Elkoski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Elkoski pushes down on Blake's head and hops out.
Elkoski is looking to counter the offense by Blake and move into the clinch.
Elkoski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Oooooh!!! Elkoski has knocked Blake down with a huge combo! Elkoski steps away and waves a wobbly Blake back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Blake is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elkoski connects with a nice cross there... Blake is looking wobbly and Elkoski recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Blake to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Elkoski jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bartek Elkoski!
Bartek Elkoski 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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