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Pacio Fight Night 10 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Katov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Kowalczyk (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 Marcin Kowalczyk was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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265 lbs
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242 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Felix Katov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcin Kowalczyk!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kowalczyk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Katov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Katov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kowalczyk lands a big head kick that sends Katov tumbling to the mat! Kowalczyk takes a step backwards and waves Katov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Felix Katov has been cut.
Katov moves in looking to clinch but Kowalczyk pushes him off.
Kowalczyk doesn't manage to clinch there - Katov circles away.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Kowalczyk! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marcin Kowalczyk!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zenone Impallomeni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zenone Impallomeni is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zenone Impallomeni!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake shoots in and gets a takedown into Impallomeni's guard.
Impallomeni has his feet on Blake's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Blake tries to clinch but Impallomeni moves out of range.
Blake staying out of range there.
Blake bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Impallomeni has one of Blake's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Impallomeni avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Blake.
Impallomeni sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Blake is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Impallomeni is pressing down on Blake's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Impallomeni is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Impallomeni is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blake doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Impallomeni.
Impallomeni is working for a kimura but Blake is defending it quite comfortably.
Impallomeni takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Impallomeni is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Impallomeni has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blake actively working from the bottom here.
Blake looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Impallomeni passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake taking a bit of punishment here - Impallomeni scoring with strikes.
Blake is rocked!
Impallomeni scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Blake is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Impallomeni can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zenone Impallomeni!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takumi Takeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Johnson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 lbs
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164 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, John Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Takumi Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeshi connects with a crisp jab.
Takeshi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Takeshi is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takeshi pinned against the cage. Takeshi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Takeshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takeshi stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Takeshi connects with a body shot.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Takeshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Takeshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Takeshi finds it's target.
Takeshi tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good exchange - Takeshi coming out on top.
Takeshi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Takeshi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Takeshi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeshi looking to control.
Johnson passes Takeshi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takeshi is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Takeshi wants to get back to his feet.
Takeshi is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Takeshi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson is thwarting Takeshi's attempts to control the position.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Takeshi is defending well.
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
Takeshi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takeshi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeshi is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takeshi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takeshi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Takeshi is trying to control but can't.
Takeshi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Takeshi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Johnson is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Takeshi, who protects the arm well.
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Takeshi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Takeshi struggling a bit here.
Takeshi is looking for a sweep.
Johnson working away.
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Takeshi struggling a bit here.
Johnson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Takeshi is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Johnson yanks on the arm and Takeshi is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Johnson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Johnson!
After the fight, John Johnson 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Lupertazzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Terrel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luis Terrel!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Lupertazzi coming out on top.
Lupertazzi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lupertazzi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Terrel backwards.
A short right from Lupertazzi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lupertazzi.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lupertazzi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lupertazzi jumps guard and drags Terrel to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lupertazzi has his foot on Terrel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Terrel works his way back into a safe position though.
Lupertazzi wants to improve his position but instead Terrel has moved into half guard.
Lupertazzi is looking for a sweep. Terrel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupertazzi is trying to control but can't.
Lupertazzi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lupertazzi looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupertazzi looking for submissions off his back.
Lupertazzi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lupertazzi has a hand on Terrel's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Terrel takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Lupertazzi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lupertazzi is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupertazzi prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Lupertazzi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lupertazzi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lupertazzi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Terrel pulls his head out easily.
Lupertazzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Lupertazzi controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lupertazzi is not content to let Terrel control the position.
Terrel throwing shots but Lupertazzi is blocking nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Lupertazzi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lupertazzi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lupertazzi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Terrel has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lupertazzi to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Terrel is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lupertazzi pulls down on the head and he's put Terrel to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Diego Lupertazzi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caniel Dormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ginga Hagane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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Brawler
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Caniel Dormier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ginga Hagane!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hagane shoots and misses
and Dormier counters by clinching up.
Dormier breaks from the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Dormier there.
No joy there for Dormier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dormier stuffs the takedown attempt from Hagane. Hagane gets slowly back to his feet.
Caniel Dormier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ginga Hagane.
Dormier gets a clinch.
Hagane wants a takedown.
Dormier working Hagane over with knees to the body.
Dormier is pressed up against the cage. Hagane has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dormier down to the mat. Dormier avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hagane tries for a takedown but Dormier circles away easily
and Dormier counters with a three punch combo that has Hagane backing up. Hagane nods at Dormier to acknowledge the strikes.
Hagane looks winded!
Dormier scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hagane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dormier moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Dormier.
Dormier breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dormier goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dormier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dormier drives through and clinches with Hagane against the cage.
Dormier unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dormier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dormier drives through and clinches with Hagane against the cage.
Dormier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hagane.
Dormier utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dormier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ginga Hagane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hagane has his takedown stuffed
and Dormier counters with a straight right hand.
Dormier throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Ginga Hagane has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Dormier lands.
Dormier looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dormier scoring well with a low kick there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dormier - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dormier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dormier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hagane.
As Hagane looks to move away, Dormier throws a big counter combo but Hagane just gets out of the way.
Dormier scores with a one two! Hagane had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dormier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dormier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dormier lands with an uppercut that bounces Hagane off the cage and back into range.
Dormier plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hagane goes for a double leg but Dormier avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dormier continues to drive forward.
Dormier's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hagane under the eye.
A head kick from Dormier lands but Hagane takes it in his stride.
A jab from Dormier finds it's way through Hagane's defenses.
Dormier feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hagane's calf.
Hagane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dormier is fending him off so far but Hagane persists. Nope, Dormier circles away and we're back to standing.
Dormier gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dormier breaks from the clinch.
Dormier stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dormier wants it to stay on the feet.
Dormier lands a jab to the nose.
Dormier lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hagane is rocked!
Dormier connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hagane momentarily.
Hagane is still on wobbly legs! Can Dormier finish him?
Dormier cracks the inside of Hagane's front leg.
Dormier scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dormier lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dormier.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dormier.
Dormier closes the distance and pushes Hagane back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dormier breaks from the clinch.
Hagane seems to have recovered his senses.
Dormier lands a high kick!
Dormier clinches.
A knee to the head by Dormier.
Dormier connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hagane's face.
Hagane goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dormier prevents it.
A knee to the head by Dormier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dormier breaks from the clinch.
Dormier closes the distance and pushes Hagane back into the cage.
Dormier lands a good knee to the midsection. Hagane won't want to take too many of those.
Dormier lands a knee to the head.
Dormier utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dormier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hagane fails with the takedown
and Dormier counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dormier.
Dormier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dormier is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hagane avoids the body shot from Dormier.
Hagane darts in looking for a takedown but Dormier gets double underhooks and turns Hagane into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dormier throws a nice head kick!
Dormier clinches.
Dormier connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hagane's face.
Hagane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caniel Dormier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ginga Hagane's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dormier smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dormier has closed the distance and engaged Hagane in a clinch.
Hagane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dormier fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hagane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dormier's waist but Dormier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hagane off to one side.
Dormier has Hagane up against the cage in a clinch.
Dormier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dormier scores with a head kick. Hagane tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hagane shoots in looking for a takedown but Dormier manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hagane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Caniel Dormier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ginga Hagane.
Dormier clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dormier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dormier throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dormier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hagane can do to turn this around?
Dormier moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dormier connects with a knee to the head.
Dormier prevents the takedown attempt.
Hagane is breathing heavily.
Hagane goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dormier prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dormier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dormier rushes Hagane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dormier scores with a knee to the head.
Dormier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dormier moves into range and clinches up with Hagane.
Dormier manages to break the clinch.
Hagane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dormier counters with an outside leg kick.
Dormier instigates a clinch.
Hagane takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dormier breaks the clinch.
Dormier clinches with his opponent.
Hagane is trying desperately to land a takedown but Dormier is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hagane.
Dormier unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hagane lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dormier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dormier lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hagane will feel that in the morning.
Dormier keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dormier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dormier using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dormier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dormier plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dormier works Hagane's body with a nice hook.
Hagane takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dormier scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dormier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hagane dives in and grabs Dormier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dormier pushes down on Hagane's head and hops out.
Dormier lands a high kick!
Caniel Dormier is winning the standup battle so far.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hagane crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dormier - the referee stops the clock and Hagane gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dormier. Hagane manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dormier darts in and clinches Hagane up against the cage.
Dormier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dormier keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dormier scores with the left hand. Hagane knows he should have avoided that one.
Dormier has closed the distance and engaged Hagane in a clinch.
Dormier unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Caniel Dormier has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dormier connects with a knee to the head.
Hagane looking for a takedown.
Dormier breaks the clinch.
Dormier clinches with his opponent.
Dormier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dormier cracks the inside of Hagane's front leg.
Hagane shoots in for a takedown but Dormier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hagane has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dormier.
Hagane slips a jab and a cross from Dormier.
Dormier clinches.
Dormier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dormier throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dormier slaps away a takedown attempt from Hagane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dormier tries to bum rush Hagane with a series of wild strikes but Hagane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hagane fails with a takedown attempt.
Dormier moves into the clinch successfully.
Dormier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hagane dodges the punch combination from Dormier.
Hagane shoots for a double leg takedown but Dormier sprawls well. He's pushed Hagane's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dormier forces Hagane back against the cage and clinches.
Dormier connects with a knee to the head.
Dormier using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dormier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caniel Dormier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ginga Hagane's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dormier gets a clinch.
Dormier with a knee to the head.
Hagane drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dormier pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dormier clinches with his opponent.
Dormier breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hagane or perhaps it was just good defense by Dormier, which made it look bad.
Hagane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dormier's waist but Dormier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hagane off to one side.
Caniel Dormier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ginga Hagane.
Dormier connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dormier rushes Hagane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dormier connects with a knee to the head.
Hagane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dormier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dormier lands a jab.
Dormier throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hagane's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dormier throws a nice head kick!
A head kick from Dormier lands but Hagane takes it in his stride.
Dormier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dormier breaks from the clinch.
Hagane fails with the takedown.
Caniel Dormier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dormier throws a right and a left that Hagane avoids nicely.
Dormier throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dormier clinches.
Dormier breaks from the clinch.
Dormier lands a nice hook to Hagane's body. Hagane takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A head kick from Dormier lands but Hagane takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hagane has a takedown stuffed.
Dormier scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dormier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dormier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hagane or perhaps it was just good defense by Dormier, which made it look bad.
Dormier clinches with his opponent.
Dormier landing knees to the head.
Dormier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dormier feints and then cracks Hagane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hagane down.
Dormier clinches up against the cage.
Dormier breaks from the clinch.
Hagane has a takedown stuffed.
Ginga Hagane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dormier throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dormier shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hagane eats them both and turns towards Dormier to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dormier darts in and clinches Hagane up against the cage.
Dormier landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dormier landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dormier landing knees to the head.
Dormier breaks the clinch.
Dormier lands with a kick to the temple. Hagane shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hagane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dormier tries to avoid it but Hagane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dormier to the ground. Dormier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dormier throws a leg kick which misses Hagane's front leg but catches the back leg as Hagane tries to avoid it.
Dormier scores with a head kick. Hagane tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hagane shoots in but no luck this time.
Hagane fails to land the takedown.
Dormier is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hagane.
Hagane fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dormier clinches up against the cage.
Dormier is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dormier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Dormier tenderised Hagane's leg. Hagane is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dormier plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hagane takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hagane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dormier but Dormier pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice uppercut lands for Dormier. That snapped Hagane's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dormier throws a right hand that Hagane ducks under and follows up with a left that Hagane also avoids with ease.
Hagane ducks right into an uppercut from Dormier.
Dormier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dormier lands a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caniel Dormier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dormier has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caniel Dormier!
An out of breath Caniel Dormier thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Toshihiro Mondo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myke Toifer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toshihiro Mondo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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132 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Toshihiro Mondo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Myke Toifer!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toifer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mondo pinned against the cage. Mondo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Toifer shoots in for a takedown but Mondo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mondo throws a big counter combination but Toifer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mondo connects with a crisp jab.
Toifer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Toshihiro Mondo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Myke Toifer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondo throws a series of strikes that have Toifer backpedaling.
Toifer gets caught napping as Mondo dives in and scores a takedown. Toifer manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toifer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Toifer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mondo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mondo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Toifer working for a triangle but Mondo defends it easily.
Mondo scoring with some ground and pound.
Toifer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mondo wants to pass the guard but Toifer is keeping the position.
Mondo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Toifer working for a triangle but Mondo defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mondo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Toifer looking for a guillotine here but Mondo defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mondo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Toifer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mondo has managed to get both his arms back between Toifer's legs - danger averted.
Toifer looks winded!
Toifer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mondo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Toifer is tightening it up a little... Mondo has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mondo reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mondo taps out! Nice BJJ there by Toifer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Myke Toifer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bartek Elkoski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kania Cup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
2 - 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kania Cup!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elkoski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Elkoski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Kania Cup has been cut.
Cup throws a sloppy head kick and Elkoski moves out of range easily.
Elkoski wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cup dives in for a single leg takedown but Elkoski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Elkoski rushes Cup and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cup pulls guard effortlessly.
Cup can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Elkoski controls the pace.
Cup is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cup is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Elkoski controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cup seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Elkoski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Elkoski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Elkoski lands a head kick. Cup smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Elkoski is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Bartek Elkoski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cup fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Elkoski avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cup is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Elkoski Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Cup is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Rekis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ismail Saidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rekis comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Thunderstruck. Saidov has chosen Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz as his entrance music. John Rekis 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rekis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ismail Saidov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rekis lands with a shot to the body.
Saidov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rekis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Saidov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rekis keeps working.
Rekis is trying to control Saidov's posture but Saidov avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saidov controlling the position from side mount.
Saidov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rekis is trying to get back to half guard.
Rekis wants to control but Saidov postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rekis is not content to let Saidov control the position.
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.
Rekis wants to control but Saidov postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Saidov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Saidov takes a little break here. Rekis wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Saidov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rekis is trying to buck Saidov off.
Rekis is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Den of Tears (22 coaches), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Rekis is looking for a sweep.
Saidov controls the position from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rekis leaves Saidov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rekis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Saidov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saidov misses with a two punch combination.
Saidov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rekis counters with a left and a right that stings Saidov.
Nice takedown defense from Rekis. No joy for Saidov on that attempt.
Rekis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rekis clinches with his opponent.
Saidov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Saidov manages to end up in side control.
Rekis can't do much from the bottom here.
Rekis is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saidov controlling the position from side mount.
Rekis is looking to regain half guard here but Saidov keeps moving and retains side control.
Saidov taking a break here but Rekis is having none of it and regains half guard.
Rekis is trying to control but can't.
Rekis is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rekis wants to get back to his feet.
Rekis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rekis keeping moving, preventing Saidov from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rekis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Rekis will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Saidov throws a right hand that Rekis ducks under and follows up with a left that Rekis also avoids with ease.
Rekis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saidov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rekis on his heels. He'll look to pass Rekis's guard now, I'm sure.
Rekis keeping moving, preventing Saidov from controlling successfully.
Rekis is adopting a defensive guard.
Saidov 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.
Rekis keeping moving, preventing Saidov from controlling successfully.
Ismail Saidov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saidov preventing the sweep.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saidov trying to control but Rekis is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rekis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saidov.
Saidov throws a combination. Rekis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
John Rekis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saidov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rekis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rekis.
Saidov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rekis is defending well.
Saidov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Saidov looking for a takedown.
John Rekis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ismail Saidov.
Saidov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rekis keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rekis tries to roll over but Saidov keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rekis is controlling Saidov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rekis is looking to control Saidov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rekis avoid being mounted?
Rekis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rekis is not content to let Saidov control the position.
Rekis is looking to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saidov wants to take a breather but Rekis is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saidov prevents Rekis from improving his position.
Saidov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rekis keeps working.
Rekis keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rekis manages to get to full guard.
Rekis pulls Saidov in to control the position.
Saidov wants to control from the top but Rekis keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Saidov with a poor takedown
and Rekis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saidov misses with a combination
and Rekis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rekis is fighting to break Saidov's control of his arms but Saidov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rekis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rekis trying to control but Saidov is working from the bottom.
Rekis won't allow Saidov to sweep him here.
Rekis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rekis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rekis landing with the ground and pound.
Saidov keeping moving, preventing Rekis from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Rekis will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rekis tries to clinch but Saidov is having none of it.
Saidov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saidov wants it to stay on the feet.
Saidov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rekis counters with a single leg into guard. Saidov didn't expect that.
Rekis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Saidov looking for a sweep. Not yet Saidov, not yet.
Rekis trying to control but Saidov is working from the bottom.
Rekis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Saidov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rekis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Saidov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saidov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rekis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rekis trying to control but Saidov is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saidov is looking for a triangle but Rekis pushes his legs off easily.
Rekis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rekis with a nice head shot there.
Rekis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rekis won't allow Saidov to sweep him here.
Rekis connects with a couple of short punches.
Rekis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rekis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Saidov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rekis landing with the ground and pound.
Rekis trying to control the position from guard on top but Saidov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rekis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rekis has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Saidov!
Saidov tries to hold on but Rekis pushes him away.
Rekis is landing with some decent strikes but Saidov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ismail Saidov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saidov is trying to escape the mount.
Rekis connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rekis trying to control but Saidov is having none of it.
Rekis landing shots from mount.
Rekis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saidov can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saidov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rekis is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Saidov is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Saidov flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Rekis anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Saidov and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Rekis slips an arm under Saidov chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Rekis has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Rekis is squeezing on Saidov like an anaconda would it's prey. Saidov fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Rekis!
John Rekis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ktos Non (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Takajiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ktos Non has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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163 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ktos Non!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryo Takajiri!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Non tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takajiri was well out of range. Poor timing from Non.
Non swings away with a body shot that misses
and Takajiri counters with a single leg into guard. Non didn't expect that.
Takajiri tries to free his leg and advance position but Non is retaining full guard.
Takajiri drops back looking for a leg! Non is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Non manages to kick Takajiri off! Takajiri jumps back into Non's guard.
Non keeping full guard, as Takajiri tries to pass.
Non working for a triangle but Takajiri defends it easily.
Non throws his legs up looking for a submission but Takajiri uses it to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takajiri has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Non!
Takajiri working for a submission but Non is keeping him at bay.
Non tries to lock up and control but Takajiri gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takajiri controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Non is looking to improve his position but Takajiri isn't that keen on the idea.
Non is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Non is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Takajiri controlling his opponent.
Takajiri works his way to his opponent's back.
Non can't escape the position.
Takajiri working for the choke.
Takajiri is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takajiri is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Non knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Non for a finish.
Takajiri is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Non defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Takajiri is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Non knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Non for a finish.
Non trying to control the action but Takajiri just sinks the hooks in.
Non is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Takajiri is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Takajiri tightening his grip on Non, looking for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takajiri is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Non has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Takajiri is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Non has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Non is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Takajiri gets his way!
Non tries to break free.
Non fending off the submission attempt from Takajiri.
Takajiri has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Non has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Non tries to escape but Takajiri has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Takajiri is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Non has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Non is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Non is working hard here to advance position.
Takajiri has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Takajiri working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Non defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Takajiri's arms.
Takajiri working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Takajiri dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Takajiri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Non swings for the body but Takajiri moves out of range.
Non misses with the combination.
Takajiri throws a sloppy head kick and Non moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Non misses the target.
And Takajiri tries to counter it with a takedown but Non pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Takajiri tries to score with a low kick but Non moves his leg out of the way.
Non lands with a straight right. Takajiri didn't see that one coming.
Takajiri is looking to land body kicks.
Non throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ktos Non seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Non scores with a body shot.
Takajiri moves away from the strike by Non.
Takajiri lands a nice shot to the body.
Non throws a hook but Takajiri blocks it.
Non misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Non throws a looping overhand right but Takajiri ducks down to avoid it.
Non definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Takajiri throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Non tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Non throws out a powerful jab.
Non misses the shot to the body.
Non is looking to wear down Takajiri with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Non swings for the body but Takajiri moves out of range.
Takajiri throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Non misses its target.
Non on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Non fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takajiri manages to avoid it.
Ktos Non is winning the standup battle so far.
Danga de danga de dang - Non scores with a four punch combination!
Takajiri throws a leg kick but Non sees it coming and moves out of range.
Non connects with a crisp jab.
Takajiri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Non.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takajiri moves out of range as Non strikes.
Non just misses with a punch to the body.
And Takajiri tries to counter it with a takedown but Non pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Non takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ktos Non is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Non looks to score with a jab to the body but Takajiri is just out of range.
Takajiri changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Takajiri lands with an overhand left.
Non lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Non takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Non misses with a wild body shot.
Takajiri gets a takedown into half guard.
Takajiri is working for a kimura here but Non manages to reverse the position and he's now in Takajiri's guard.
Takajiri is looking for a triangle but Non pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takajiri has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Non can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Takajiri looking for subs off his back but Non has passed one foot through into half guard.
Non is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Takajiri has managed to free his arm - good work.
Non prevents Takajiri from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Takajiri looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Non misses with a head shot. Takajiri uses the momentum to regain guard.
Takajiri is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Takajiri keeping moving, preventing Non from controlling successfully.
Non throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ktos Non dominated that second round.
That's time! Non's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Non tests Takajiri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Non feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Takajiris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Non tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takajiri was well out of range. Poor timing from Non.
Non jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Takajiri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Non fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takajiri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Non.
A looping hook to the body misses from Non. Takajiri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takajiri avoids the body shot from Non.
Non tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takajiri was well out of range. Poor timing from Non.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Non throws a sloppy body shot
and Takajiri counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Takajiri is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Non doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takajiri.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takajiri seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Non is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ryo Takajiri!
Ryo Takajiri is the new lightweight champion!
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