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Pacio Fight Night 11 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jam Lasica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khai Sius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jam Lasica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Khai Sius!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lasica throws a front kick aimed at Sius's knee but Sius avoids it well.
Lasica shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sius kicks off Lasica and gets to his feet.
Lasica moves into the clinch successfully.
Lasica pushes Sius back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Lasica.
Lasica throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lasica makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sius wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lasica has him pressed against the cage.
We've been informed that Sius has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A frustrated look appears on Sius's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lasica lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lasica lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lasica lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Lasica.
Lasica keeps control of Sius as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lasica lands with a short shot to the head.
Lasica scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Lasica.
Lasica lands with a left to the head.
Lasica lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lasica taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lasica digs a right hand underneath Sius's ribcage. Sius let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lasica is leaning against Sius and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lasica lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lasica scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lasica lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sius.
Lasica stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lasica - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lasica really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lasica lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sius backwards.
Lasica's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lasica fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sius, pushing him back against the cage.
Lasica softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lasica scores with a shoulder strike.
Lasica breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lasica misses with a takedown attempt - Sius sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Lasica with that takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Lasica lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sius doesn't seem phased though.
Lasica looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jam Lasica. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lasica will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sius unleashes a big counter combination but Lasica bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lasica rushes Sius and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lasica lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lasica.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lasica - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lasica.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Lasica for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Sius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lasica breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lasica gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jam Lasica 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.
Lasica lands with a good body shot.
Lasica tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sius defends well and Lasica ends up having to push Sius into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Sius's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lasica fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sius avoids it really well and circles away.
Lasica fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jam Lasica. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lasica.
Sius changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lasica will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lasica shoots in for a takedown but Sius shows good takedown defense.
As Lasica backs off Sius throws a huge counter combo but Lasica manages to avoid it all.
Lasica fails with a takedown attempt.
Lasica throws out a loose jab but Sius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lasica looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sius is fending him off so far but Lasica persists. Nope, Sius circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lasica or perhaps it was just good defense by Sius, which made it look bad.
Sius tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lasica lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lasica fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sius avoids it really well and circles away.
Sius keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lasica has a takedown stuffed.
As Lasica backs off Sius throws a huge counter combo but Lasica manages to avoid it all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lasica fails to land with a series of punches.
Lasica closes the distance and pushes Sius back into the cage.
Lasica lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lasica.
Lasica throws a punch but it's blocked by Sius.
Sius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lasica throws a right and a left that Sius avoids nicely.
Lasica wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lasica throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A left and a right from Lasica both land. Nice combination.
Sius is rocked!
Lasica closes the distance looking for a takedown. Lasica picks Sius up and slams him brutally to the floor. Sius is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Jam Lasica!
Jam Lasica decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Saitou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saitou is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: XENO. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeshi Saitou!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saitou clinches.
Saitou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saitou clinches.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Saitou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Saitou stalling in the clinch.
Saitou effectively controlling the action here.
Saitou wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Takeshi Saitou has been cut.
Saitou working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saitou has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saitou can't break the clinch.
Saitou tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Saitou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva has managed to clinch.
Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Saitou drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Saitou tries to land a front kick but Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saitou, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Saitou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Saitou is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Saitou in his tracks for a moment.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Saitou missing with knees to the body.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saitou is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saitou is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Silva to keep the fight standing.
Saitou lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saitou is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
Saitou looks winded!
Saitou is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
Silva is concentrating on defense, preventing Saitou from advancing position.
Saitou is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saitou to get the leverage.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saitou is working away from the top position though.
Saitou is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva'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.
Saitou is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Silva lands an overhand right.
Silva forces Saitou back against the cage and clinches.
Saitou wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva prevents Saitou from breaking the clinch.
Saitou holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Saitou wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Saitou is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anderson Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Saitou.
Silva breaks the clinch.
Silva is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Saitou.
Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Saitou looking to slow down the pace here.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saitou, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva taking a breather.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Saitou shrugs off.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Saitou is looking to control Silva's arms but Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saitou has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Saitou's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Saitou misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. Saitou will be more careful next time no doubt.
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Saitou is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Saitou tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva prevents a body shot from Saitou.
Saitou softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Silva avoiding damage as Saitou throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva is pressed up against the cage. Saitou has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva down to the mat. Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anderson Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saitou is breathing heavily.
Saitou shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Saitou.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva blocks a body shot from Saitou.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Saitou wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Saitou wants a takedown but no success here.
Saitou slows down the pace here.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Saitou controls the action.
Silva prevents Saitou from breaking the clinch.
Saitou wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Saitou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saitou wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva jumps guard.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saitou tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva has his hands on Saitou's head, controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saitou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saitou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saitou throwing strikes but missing.
Saitou slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Saitou thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saitou tries to score with some ground and pound. Silva controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Saitou misses with the ground and pound.
Saitou lands some shots froms side control.
Saitou tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Saitou throws a strike aimed at the side of Silva's head but Silva avoids it well.
Silva holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Saitou tries to move to mount but Silva blocks the move with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Saitou tries to score with some ground and pound. Silva controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva defending against the ground and pound.
Saitou tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Saitou has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Silva throws Saitou to one side and escapes!
Silva closes the distance and pushes Saitou back into the cage.
Silva gets control of Saitou's arms and successfully pulls guard. Silva will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Saitou cracks Silva with a solid left hand.
Saitou loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saitou showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Saitou's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Saitou is trying to push Silva away but Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saitou is defending well for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
Saitou with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Saitou trying to stall but Silva improves his position.
Silva landing knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitou prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saitou jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Saitou gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Saitou throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saitou gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saitou is looking to control Silva's arms but Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saitou has his back to the cage.
Saitou is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Saitou is looking for a takedown.
Silva taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Saitou can't break the clinch.
Saitou will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Silva up against the cage.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Saitou fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Anderson Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Saitou.
Saitou misses with the head strike.
Saitou tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva blocks a body shot from Saitou.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Silva decides to pull guard.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Saitou is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saitou connects with a couple of short punches.
Saitou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Saitou defends easily.
Saitou makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Anderson Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saitou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saitou has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saitou can do to turn this around?
Saitou postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Saitou cracks Silva with a solid left hand.
Saitou trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Saitou is working Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Saitou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saitou scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saitou.
Saitou content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Saitou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva controlling Saitou's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saitou tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
Saitou lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Saitou is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Saitou gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Silva regains guard.
Silva manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saitou tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Anderson Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saitou jumps guard but Silva stands there with Saitou around his waist. Saitou gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silva has clasped his hands together around Saitou's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Saitou explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Takeshi Saitou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saitou dives in for a single leg takedown but Silva sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Silva appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anderson Silva.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Silva!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yumi NoMono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshihiro Takeyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yumi NoMono!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshihiro Takeyama!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeyama moves in looking to clinch but NoMono pushes him off.
NoMono throws a jab when Takeyama was well out of range.
Takeyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but NoMono swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circling - NoMono throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takeyama gets cracked with a nice right hand there by NoMono.
It looks like Yoshihiro Takeyama has been cut.
Takeyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takeyama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from NoMono.
NoMono tests Takeyama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takeyama moves in looking to clinch but NoMono pushes him off.
Takeyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
NoMono looks to land a right hand but Takeyama moved out of range.
NoMono swats away the attempt to clinch by Takeyama.
Takeyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
NoMono throws an overhand right that lands on Takeyama's shoulder, as Takeyama tries to avoid the shot.
As NoMono backs off Takeyama throws a huge counter combo but NoMono manages to avoid it all.
Takeyama tries to clinch but NoMono is having none of it.
Yoshihiro Takeyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
NoMono tries to bum rush Takeyama with a series of wild strikes but Takeyama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takeyama tries to clinch but NoMono is having none of it.
Takeyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takeyama tries to clinch but NoMono moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeyama tries to clinch up but NoMono circles away and keeps his distance.
Takeyama moves in looking to clinch but NoMono pushes him off.
NoMono swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Takeyama.
NoMono misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from NoMono does no damage.
NoMono lands a left and a right that send Takeyama crashing to the mat, dazed. NoMono thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Takeyama is rocked!
That has opened up Yoshihiro Takeyama's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
NoMono misses with a two punch combination.
Takeyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but NoMono paws at him with a jab and circles away.
NoMono waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takeyama.
Takeyama wants to clinch up but NoMono keeps it at a distance.
It looked like NoMono wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
NoMono circles away from the clinch attempt.
NoMono avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takeyama darts in trying to clinch
and NoMono counters with a crisp right hand that drops Takeyama! NoMono lets Takeyama back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The cut above Yoshihiro Takeyama's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Takeyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
NoMono misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takeyama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NoMono waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takeyama.
Takeyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but NoMono swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takeyama tries to clinch but NoMono moves out of range.
NoMono is looking to counter punch.
NoMono is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
NoMono throws an overhand right that lands on Takeyama's shoulder, as Takeyama tries to avoid the shot.
Takeyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. NoMono manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takeyama tries to clinch up but NoMono circles away and keeps his distance.
Takeyama is looking to clinch but NoMono is avoiding it.
NoMono looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Takeyama tries to clinch
and NoMono counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yoshihiro Takeyama's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Takeyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but NoMono paws at him with a jab and circles away.
NoMono appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Takeyama tries to clinch but fails miserably
and NoMono counters with a nice uppercut.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Yoshihiro Takeyama's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yumi NoMono!
A very excited looking Yumi NoMono 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Falcon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuki Shojo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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19
137 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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18
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Hates pizza |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ethan Falcon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuki Shojo!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shojo slips a straight right by Falcon.
Shojo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Falcon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shojo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Falcon.
Shojo throws a counter combo.
No luck for Falcon with that takedown attempt.
Shojo missing with a left hand there. Falcon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Falcon throws a right hand that misses
and Shojo counters with a straight right hand.
Falcon misses the shot to the body.
Falcon has his takedown stuffed
and Shojo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shojo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Falcon with a hook.
Crunch! Shojo slams his shin into Falcon's torso.
Shojo closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shojo gets through Falcon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shojo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shojo clinches with his opponent.
Falcon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shojo lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shojo.
Falcon is rocked!
A short right from Shojo.
Oh Falcon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shojo dips a shoulder and cracks Falcon with a mighty uppercut! Falcon falls back against the cage and Shojo unloads with a barrage of strikes! Falcon is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Shojo screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuki Shojo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Yauch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Puka Kupa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yauch comes to the cage accompanied by Fight For Your Right To Party. Puka Kupa looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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34
179 lbs
28 - 16 - 0 |
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26
165 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Yauch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Puka Kupa!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yauch cracks Kupa with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kupa looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Yauch finish him?
Kupa looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Yauch engages and cracks Kupa with a massive lead left hook - Kupa tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Yauch is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adam Yauch!
During a confident post fight interview, Adam Yauch thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Khalifa Khalidh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neo DiCaprio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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18
140 lbs
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148 lbs
2 - 0 - 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Khalifa Khalidh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Neo DiCaprio!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DiCaprio dives in for a single leg takedown but Khalidh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Khalidh.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Khalidh is defended easily by DiCaprio.
DiCaprio dives in and scores a takedown into Khalidh's guard.
DiCaprio distracts Khalidh with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
DiCaprio is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
DiCaprio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Khalidh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DiCaprio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and DiCaprio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DiCaprio preventing the sweep.
DiCaprio drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. DiCaprio seems to have locked his on tight now - Khalidh screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for DiCaprio, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Neo DiCaprio!
Neo DiCaprio seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Khalifa Khalidh stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nice fight and thank you all, this time i was unlucky. I promise to be back stronger and better.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Bulger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Chaos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Bulger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
245 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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29
272 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
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Brawler
Very strong |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Bulger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Cameron Chaos!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Chaos.
Bulger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chaos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like John Bulger has been cut.
Chaos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bulger tries to move into range but Chaos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bulger is rocked!
Chaos avoids the body shot from Bulger.
Chaos misses with a wild combination.
Bulger is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chaos's half guard.
Chaos has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bulger is on him like a limpet, forcing Chaos back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chaos breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bulger just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Chaos.
Chaos is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Chaos moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bulger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chaos can pounce on him.
Bulger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chaos moves away.
Bulger misses with a body shot.
Chaos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bulger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chaos swivels and escapes.
Chaos throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chaos scores with a nice body kick.
Chaos pushes Bulger away with a front kick.
Bulger is breathing heavily.
Bulger moves forwards but Chaos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cameron Chaos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Chaos throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Bulger is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cameron Chaos!
Cameron Chaos looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Jebo vas HNS'.
John Bulger spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill be back.'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ikuhisa Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Larios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larios is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Schizophrenia ft. Smugglaz - P.S.T (Fliptop Intro). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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19
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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20
175 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Very strong |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ikuhisa Matsumoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Calvin Larios!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsumoto keeps the fight on the outside.
Matsumoto tries to counter by clinching up but Larios breaks away and moves out of range.
Matsumoto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Calvin Larios has been cut.
Matsumoto drops Larios with a beautiful combination! Larios stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Matsumoto is looking for the KO!
Larios is rocked!
Larios drops his hands momentarily. Matsumoto doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Larios staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Larios doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ikuhisa Matsumoto!
Ikuhisa Matsumoto is the new welterweight champion!
Calvin Larios spoke after the fight, saying 'Bwiset!!!!! F@#k that! Potang ina yan!!!!
i'm really disappointed with my self right now..... I'm thinking about retiring.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyato Sakunariatoyu (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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31
282 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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26
280 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Robert Sullivan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyato Sakunariatoyu!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakunariatoyu goes for a double leg but Sullivan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sullivan continues to drive forward.
Sullivan rushes Sakunariatoyu and presses him up against the cage.
Sakunariatoyu looking for a takedown.
Sullivan scores with a knee to the head.
Sullivan with a knee to the head.
It looks like Kyato Sakunariatoyu has been cut.
A knee to the head by Sullivan.
Sullivan lands a knee to the head.
Sakunariatoyu looking for a takedown.
Robert Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyato Sakunariatoyu.
Sakunariatoyu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice left hand lands by Sullivan.
Sullivan lands a big knee! That's hurt Sakunariatoyu! Oh, he's all over the place! Sullivan lands another knee that sends Sakunariatoyu to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Sullivan!
Robert Sullivan retains his super heavyweight title!
Robert Sullivan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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