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Pacio Fight Night 12 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Meguru Takayanagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yolo Yolovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yolo Yolovski is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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150 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Meguru Takayanagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Yolo Yolovski!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Yolovski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takayanagi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yolovski wants to clinch but Takayanagi slips to the side
enabling Takayanagi to counter with a crisp jab.
Yolovski closes the distance and clinches.
Takayanagi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Yolovski is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Takayanagi to the mat. Takayanagi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Yolovski is looking to pass into half guard but Takayanagi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Takayanagi is in guard.
Takayanagi throwing strikes but missing.
Yolovski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yolovski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yolovski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takayanagi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takayanagi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Takayanagi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yolovski has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Takayanagi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Yolovski.
Yolovski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Takayanagi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Takayanagi keeps the fight on the outside.
Yolovski moves to clinch but Takayanagi breaks away
and Takayanagi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yolovski wants to clinch
and Takayanagi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yolovski drives through and clinches with Takayanagi against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Takayanagi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takayanagi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takayanagi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yolovski avoids the elbow strike from Takayanagi, against the cage.
Yolovski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yolovski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yolovski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Takayanagi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Meguru Takayanagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yolo Yolovski.
Yolovski closes the distance and clinches.
Yolovski has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Takayanagi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yolovski is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Takayanagi won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Yolovski off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yolo Yolovski!
Yolo Yolovski was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Khon Kaen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trewor Kosznik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Morbid Angel - Where the Slime Live. Khon Kaen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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Good takedowns
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Khon Kaen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Trewor Kosznik!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaen tries to clinch up.
Kosznik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaen throws out the jab.
Kosznik leaves Kaen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kosznik feints the counter takedown.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kosznik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kaen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kaen jumps guard but Kosznik turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosznik scores with a shot to the side of Kaen's head.
Kosznik gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kaen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khon Kaen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaen is trying to pull guard but Kosznik turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kaen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kosznik smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosznik moves into the clinch.
Kaen wants a takedown but no success here.
Kosznik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kaen has a couple of punches blocked by Kosznik.
Kosznik gets through Kaen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kaen tries to pull guard but Kosznik won't allow it.
Kosznik presses Kaen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kosznik throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Kosznik.
Kosznik works on Kaen's body with a couple of short punches.
Kosznik is working Kaen over against the cage.
Kaen tries to pull guard but Kosznik holds him up against the cage and eventually Kaen drops back down to his feet.
Kosznik is working Kaen over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosznik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Kosznik as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kosznik as the two fighters clinch.
Kosznik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kaen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kaen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kosznik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kaens head.
A short right from Kosznik.
Kosznik throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kosznik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kosznik is leaning against Kaen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kaen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kosznik smiles and moves away.
Kosznik fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kaen to the ground. Kosznik is now in Kaen's guard.
Kosznik trying to control but Kaen is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kosznik.
Kaen trying to control the position.
Kosznik has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kaen to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kosznik is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kaen pulls down on the head and he's put Kosznik to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Khon Kaen!
After winning the bout, Khon Kaen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aakurabs Nyatok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Aakurabs Nyatok enters the cage!
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220 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
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195 lbs
0 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin Owens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aakurabs Nyatok!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nyatok throws a head kick that misses
and Owens decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nyatok's guard.
Nyatok is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Owens dives into side control.
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.
Nyatok taking punishment in the form of punches.
Owens moves into full mount!
Owens is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nyatok doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Owens counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Owens.
Owens has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nyatok uses from the top position.
Owens pushes a forearm under Nyatok's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Nyatok is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Owens!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cool Arnost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Siusiakov Pindolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Cool Arnost has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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280 lbs
2 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cool Arnost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Siusiakov Pindolov!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arnost shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pindolov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Arnost postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pindolov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Arnost, into his guard.
Pindolov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Pindolov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Arnost, up you get!
Arnost darts in and clinches Pindolov up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pindolov wants to break free but Arnost has control.
Arnost turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Arnost manages to end up in side control.
Pindolov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cool Arnost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pindolov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pindolov feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnost forces Pindolov back against the cage and clinches.
Pindolov is trying to push Arnost away but Arnost has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pindolov is looking to break free of the clinch but Arnost has double underhooks.
Arnost's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arnost drops Pindolov with a beautiful combination! Pindolov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Arnost is looking for the KO!
It looks like Siusiakov Pindolov has been cut.
Arnost closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pindolov quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arnost wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pindolov keeps working.
Arnost not doing much here.
Pindolov kicks off Arnost and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnost feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arnost trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arnost wants to control from the top but Pindolov keeps moving.
Arnost is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pindolov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Arnost is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Arnost stops Pindolov from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnost trying to control but Pindolov is working from the bottom.
Pindolov is working an open guard so Arnost takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pindolov enables Arnost to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pindolov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Arnost trying to control the position from guard on top but Pindolov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pindolov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Arnost is controlling him.
Arnost stands and steps away. Pindolov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnost gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pindolov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arnost has him pressed against the cage.
Arnost prevents Pindolov from breaking the clinch.
Pindolov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pindolov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Arnost has Pindolov pressed against the cage, preventing Pindolov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pindolov can't break the clinch.
Arnost breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pindolov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Arnost to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pindolov wants to stand but Arnost is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cool Arnost dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Siusiakov Pindolov's cut.
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 fight moves into the clinch position.
I was talking to Arnost's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Arnost jumps guard and drags Pindolov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Siusiakov Pindolov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arnost is trying to control the position but Pindolov postures up.
Arnost has a closed guard, preventing Pindolov from standing up.
Arnost will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnost is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Arnost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pindolov can do to turn this around?
Pindolov postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnost has Pindolov pulled in close to control his posture.
Pindolov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Arnost rushes Pindolov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pindolov is looking to break free of the clinch but Arnost has double underhooks.
Pindolov is trying to break free.
Pindolov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arnost scores with a takedown into Pindolov's guard.
Pindolov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Arnost has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pindolov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Pindolov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pindolov tries to break the clinch but Arnost is controlling the position.
Arnost tries a body shot but Pindolov blocks it.
Arnost prevents Pindolov from breaking the clinch.
Arnost keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pindolov's efforts to push away.
Pindolov breaks the clinch.
Arnost throws a head kick that misses.
Arnost moves into the clinch.
Pindolov is looking to break free of the clinch but Arnost has double underhooks.
Arnost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Siusiakov Pindolov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnost dives in and scores a takedown into Pindolov's guard.
Pindolov pushes Arnost off and gets back to his feet.
Arnost will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arnost throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pindolov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Arnost is in Pindolov's guard.
Pindolov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arnost trying to control the position but instead, Pindolov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Arnost into the cage.
Pindolov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Arnost is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pindolov to the mat. Pindolov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnost stays in close to Pindolov's body and controls the position.
Pindolov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pindolov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pindolov is looking to break free of the clinch but Arnost has double underhooks.
Pindolov wants to get back to striking at distance but Arnost won't allow it.
Arnost gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pindolov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Arnost keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Pindolov is trying to break the clinch but Arnost has him pressed against the cage.
Arnost successfully pulls guard.
Pindolov stands up and waves to Arnost to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Siusiakov Pindolov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Siusiakov Pindolov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Arnost throws a head kick that misses.
Pindolov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Arnost defends it well.
Arnost tries to bum rush Pindolov with a series of wild strikes but Pindolov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pindolov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Arnost darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pindolov kicks off Arnost and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnost bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pindolov throws Arnost to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arnost gets a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnost throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Arnost is trying to control the action in half guard but Pindolov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arnost working Pindolov over with strikes.
Pindolov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Arnost takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Arnost stops Pindolov from getting back to his feet.
Arnost wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pindolov keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Arnost stalling away here and it's allowed Pindolov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pindolov pushes Arnost off and scrambles back to his feet.
Arnost feints and as Pindolov raises his hands in defense, Arnost changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pindolov wriggles free and stands up.
Arnost feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnost trying to control but Pindolov is working from the bottom.
Arnost prevents Pindolov from getting back to his feet.
Pindolov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Arnost moves into the clinch successfully.
Pindolov wants to break free but Arnost has control.
Arnost prevents Pindolov from breaking the clinch.
Arnost gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pindolov regains guard.
Pindolov is wriggling around but Arnost manages to pass to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnost not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pindolov is refusing to be controlled, as Arnost sits in half guard.
Pindolov is trying to stand up here but Arnost is controlling him well.
Arnost is working for a submission of some sort.
Arnost decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siusiakov Pindolov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pindolov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Siusiakov Pindolov!
Siusiakov Pindolov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marios Kaperoinis (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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192 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marios Kaperoinis!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kaperoinis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Miller shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kaperoinis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kaperoinis has momentary wrist control but Miller slips an elbow through the middle.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaperoinis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kaperoinis keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
Kaperoinis is trying to control the position but Miller postures up.
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.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Kaperoinis is keeping the position.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaperoinis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller pushes down on Kaperoinis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Miller wants to free his trapped foot but Kaperoinis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Miller frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Miller is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Miller extends the arm and Kaperoinis is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Miller!
Steve Miller opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yunus Ebon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apolinario The Sublime Paralytic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Sublime Paralytic has chosen Chop Suey as his entrance music. 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 Apolinario The Sublime Paralytic was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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25
180 lbs
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26
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent |
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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, Yunus Ebon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Apolinario The Sublime Paralytic!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ebon fails with the takedown
and The Sublime Paralytic counters with a stiff right hand.
Yunus Ebon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Sublime Paralytic lands an overhand right.
Ebon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ebon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Sublime Paralytic works over Ebon's head and body with a nice combination.
Ebon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The Sublime Paralytic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The Sublime Paralytic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A cross from The Sublime Paralytic lands.
Ebon is rocked!
Ebon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and The Sublime Paralytic counters with a huge right that knocks Ebon out cold! The Sublime Paralytic is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Apolinario The Sublime Paralytic!
Apolinario The Sublime Paralytic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fiji Nakamura (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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146 lbs
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Doe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fiji Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses.
Nakamura lands a big head kick that sends Doe tumbling to the mat! Nakamura takes a step backwards and waves Doe back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Doe is rocked!
It looks like John Doe has been cut.
Look low, kick high! Nakamura uses the oldest trick in the book to send Doe tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Nakamura is absolutely delighted - when Doe wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Fiji Nakamura!
Fiji Nakamura opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paolo Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maki Kamiya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramirez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Doo Bidoo - Kamikaze. Maki Kamiya will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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134 lbs
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138 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paolo Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maki Kamiya!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamiya with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ramirez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ramirez gets a clinch.
Ramirez jumps guard.
Kamiya trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez pushes Kamiya off and gets back to his feet.
Kamiya tries to land a front kick but Ramirez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ramirez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kamiya, pushing him back against the cage.
Kamiya throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ramirez is trying to pull guard but Kamiya turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kamiya is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ramirez slows down the pace here.
Ramirez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramirez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kamiya plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez moves out of range as Kamiya strikes.
Ramirez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez stands up from half guard.
Maki Kamiya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamiya blocks the body kick.
Kamiya misses with a right hand
and Ramirez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kamiya lands a leg kick that knocks Ramirez off balance momentarily.
Kamiya throws a push kick but Ramirez slaps the foot to one side.
Ramirez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kamiya.
Kamiya keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paolo Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamiya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kamiya looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kamiya with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Ramirez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ramirez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ramirez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kamiya!
Ramirez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kamiya on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramirez remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Ramirez swings around for an armbar but Kamiya sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ramirez's guard.
Ramirez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Kamiya from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamiya wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamiya in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ramirez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ramirez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kamiya throwing strikes but missing.
Kamiya has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kamiya gets to his feet. Ramirez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ramirez misses with a combination
enabling Kamiya to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramirez gets the takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez tries for a kimura but Kamiya is defending well.
Kamiya is trying to get back to half guard.
Kamiya keeps trying to improve his position.
Ramirez trying to control the position but Kamiya is working away.
Ramirez working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paolo Ramirez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kamiya lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ramirez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kamiya is fending him off so far but Ramirez persists. Nope, Kamiya circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Ramirez.
Kamiya is looking to slow Ramirez down with leg kicks.
Ramirez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kamiya was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kamiya feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ramirezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kamiya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kamiya is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A low kick from Kamiya misses
and Ramirez counters with a two punch combo.
Nice uppercut there from Kamiya.
Ramirez slips a straight right by Kamiya.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kamiya as he jumps to the side.
Kamiya throws a counter combo.
Kamiya scores with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kamiya. Kamiya obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamiya misses with a body kick.
Kamiya takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ramirez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kamiya lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kamiya misses with a body kick.
Ramirez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paolo Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamiya thumps Ramirez with a low kick.
Paolo Ramirez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramirez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ramirez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamiya.
Kamiya connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ramirez momentarily.
Maki Kamiya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kamiya throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kamiya misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kamiya feints and then cracks Ramirez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ramirez down.
Ramirez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kamiya's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamiya throws a hook but Ramirez avoids it easily.
Kamiya tries to score with a low kick but Ramirez moves his leg out of the way.
Kamiya fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamiya throws the kick towards the body but Ramirez avoids it.
Ramirez throws a head kick that misses.
And Kamiya responds with a good body kick, but Ramirez manages to step out the way in time.
Kamiya has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kamiya scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ramirez in his tracks.
Kamiya throws a chopping leg kick but Ramirez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kamiya throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kamiya throws a right and a left that Ramirez avoids nicely.
Kamiya throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ramirez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ramirez shoots for a double leg takedown but Kamiya sprawls well. He's pushed Ramirez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kamiya lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ramirez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kamiya throws an elbow but misses.
Ramirez is trying to pull guard but Kamiya has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamiya lands an elbow inside.
Ramirez is trying to pull guard but Kamiya turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kamiya working Ramirez over with knees to the body.
Ramirez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kamiya throws the kick towards the body but Ramirez avoids it.
Ramirez is looking to counter the offense by Kamiya and move into the clinch.
Kamiya connects with a crisp jab.
Kamiya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ramirez.
Kamiya looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Kamiya looks to move away, Ramirez throws a big counter combo but Kamiya just gets out of the way.
Kamiya fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kamiya does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kamiya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramirez.
Ramirez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ramirez walks into a jab.
Kamiya throws a jab when Ramirez was well out of range.
Ramirez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kamiya lands a leg kick that knocks Ramirez off balance momentarily.
Ramirez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kamiya.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ramirez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ramirez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheers as Ramirez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kamiya doesn't seem phased though.
Kamiya swinging wildly here.
Kamiya misses with a few strikes there.
As Kamiya tries to get set, Ramirez tries to push him back and clinch up but Kamiya manages to avoid the attempt.
Kamiya cracks Ramirez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ramirez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ramirez jumps guard but Kamiya turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ramirez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kamiya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kamiya throws an elbow but misses.
Ramirez blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kamiya just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ramirez's brow.
Ramirez managing to block the knees to the body from Kamiya.
Ramirez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ramirez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kamiya.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maki Kamiya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ramirez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kamiya tries to avoid it but Ramirez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kamiya to the ground. Kamiya escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Kamiya on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ramirez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kamiya plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kamiya connects with an inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kamiya.
Ramirez closes the distance and clinches.
Ramirez leaning against his opponent.
Ramirez cracks Kamiya with a nice body shot.
Ramirez avoids the elbow strike from Kamiya, against the cage.
Ramirez tries to land knees in the clinch but Kamiya avoids the damage to the body.
Kamiya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ramirez is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamiya trying to land knees to the body.
Kamiya creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ramirez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ramirez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kamiya smiles and moves away.
Ramirez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kamiya sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramirez somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paolo Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez moves into the clinch.
Ramirez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kamiya walks away with a smile on his face. Ramirez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ramirez moves out of range as Kamiya throws a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kamiya.
Kamiya scores with a head kick. Ramirez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ramirez misses with a few strikes there.
Kamiya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ramirez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kamiya.
Ramirez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kamiya throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kamiya, right into the meat.
Kamiya gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamiya is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ramirez is aware though and is defending well.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Kamiya is keeping the position.
Kamiya looking for a guillotine here but Ramirez defends easily.
Ramirez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamiya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez controlling from the top position.
Ramirez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ramirez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kamiya counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kamiya throws a head kick that half lands.
Kamiya misses with a body kick.
Kamiya misses with a wild combination.
Ramirez is looking to counter the offense by Kamiya and move into the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kamiya.
Kamiya scores with a kick to the body.
Kamiya fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ramirez darts in looking for a takedown but Kamiya gets double underhooks and turns Ramirez into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramirez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kamiya.
Ramirez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kamiya. Kamiya obviously looking to wear him down.
Kamiya looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maki Kamiya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamiya walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ramirez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ramirez looking to score a takedown here. Kamiya is defending well but Ramirez drives through and ends up in Kamiya's guard.
Kamiya uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maki Kamiya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kamiya has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maki Kamiya!
Maki Kamiya was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Filet Mignon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tadashi Watanabe (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 Tadashi Watanabe was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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23
232 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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216 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Filet Mignon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tadashi Watanabe!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watanabe has a takedown stuffed.
Mignon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mignon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Watanabe circles away quickly and effectively.
Watanabe with the counter takedown but Mignon avoids it easily.
Watanabe lands a nice looking body shot.
Watanabe swings for the body but Mignon moves out of range.
Mignon connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Watanabe covering up! Mignon comes in with a big uppercut and Watanabe goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Filet Mignon!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between McConnor Gregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shin Murakami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McConnor Gregor has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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25
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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24
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, McConnor Gregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shin Murakami!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murakami closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murakami is looking to control Gregor's arms but Gregor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murakami has his back to the cage.
Murakami gets control of Gregor's arms and successfully pulls guard. Murakami will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Murakami wants to stand but Gregor is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murakami is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gregor is aware though and is defending well.
Murakami pulls Gregor in to control the position.
Gregor sitting in guard here, content to control.
Murakami looking for a sweep. Not yet Murakami, not yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Gregor'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murakami is trying to control the position but Gregor postures up.
Murakami is looking for a triangle but Gregor pushes his legs off easily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gregor swinging wildly here.
Murakami let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murakami shoots in but no luck this time.
Murakami wants to clinch up but Gregor keeps it at a distance.
Murakami throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murakami looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Murakami throws a series of punches but Gregor avoids them all with ease.
Gregor fails to land with a series of punches.
Gregor throws a right hand that Murakami ducks under and follows up with a left that Murakami also avoids with ease.
Gregor misses with a few strikes there.
Gregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gregor is breathing heavily.
Gregor throws a series of punches but Murakami moves out of range.
Gregor misses with a combination
and Murakami counters by moving into the clinch.
Murakami goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gregor prevents it.
McConnor Gregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shin Murakami.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murakami has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gregor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Murakami's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gregor looks to land a combination but Murakami avoids it well.
Gregor sets himself, and Murakami steps forward looking for the clinch! Gregor avoids it this time.
Murakami wants to clinch.
Gregor stuffs the takedown attempt from Murakami. Murakami gets slowly back to his feet.
Murakami misses with a takedown attempt - Gregor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McConnor Gregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gregor keeps the fight on the outside.
Gregor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murakami.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murakami tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gregor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murakami walks into a straight right hand from Gregor.
Gregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murakami with the counter takedown but Gregor avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Gregor. Those never looked like landing.
Murakami slips under a jab from Gregor.
Murakami is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gregor misses with a wild combination.
Gregor misses with a series of wild punches.
Murakami moves into the clinch.
Gregor has had enough of the clinch but Murakami keeps him there for the moment.
Murakami has a couple of punches blocked by Gregor.
Gregor gets underhooks to prevent Murakami's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murakami is trying to pull guard but Gregor has him pressed against the cage.
Gregor tries to break free but Murakami pushes him back against the cage.
Gregor tries to circle away but Murakami has him pinned against the cage.
Gregor is trying to drag Murakami to the mat but Murakami just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Murakami fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Murakami escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murakami looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gregor throws a right and a left that Murakami avoids nicely.
Murakami avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
McConnor Gregor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Murakami moves into the clinch.
Murakami escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murakami avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murakami tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murakami fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gregor manages to avoid it.
Gregor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gregor leaves Murakami with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Murakami fails with the takedown
and Gregor counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gregor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gregor duly obliges.
Gregor scores with a three punch combo!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murakami buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murakami shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gregor but Gregor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McConnor Gregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shin Murakami.
Gregor tries to sprawl but Murakami drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Murakami controlling the action here.
Murakami is looking for a kimura but Gregor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Murakami to get the leverage.
Murakami seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gregor is not content to let Murakami control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murakami decides to return to a standing position.
Gregor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gregor wants it to stay on the feet.
Murakami avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gregor throws a right hand that Murakami ducks under and follows up with a left that Murakami also avoids with ease.
Murakami darts in looking for a takedown but Gregor gets double underhooks and turns Murakami into the cage.
Murakami moves into range and clinches up with Gregor.
Murakami fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Gregor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gregor is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Murakami pulls guard effortlessly.
Gregor throws a strike but Murakami rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gregor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gregor keeping moving, preventing Murakami from controlling successfully.
Gregor wriggles free and stands up.
Murakami tries to clinch but Gregor moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murakami wants to clinch up but Gregor keeps it at a distance.
Gregor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gregor wants it to stay on the feet.
Gregor throws a series of punches but Murakami avoids them all with ease.
Murakami tries to clinch up
and Gregor counters with a left and a right that stings Murakami.
McConnor Gregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murakami avoiding damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Murakami.
Gregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murakami can do to turn this around?
Gregor tries to break the clinch but Murakami is controlling the position.
Murakami tries to pull guard but Gregor won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
McConnor Gregor dominated that second round.
That's time! Gregor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Gregor misses with a combination
and Murakami decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gregor's guard.
Murakami trying to control but Gregor is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gregor pushes Murakami off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregor throws a right hand that Murakami ducks under and follows up with a left that Murakami also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murakami has Gregor up against the cage in a clinch.
Murakami tries to pull guard but Gregor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murakami tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gregor just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murakami is trying to pull guard but Gregor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McConnor Gregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shin Murakami.
Murakami escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Murakami. Those never looked like landing.
Gregor gets tackled into the cage by Murakami. Murakami maintains the clinch.
Murakami has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gregor seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Murakami can turn it around.
Gregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murakami can't find room to land a body shot as Gregor controls the action.
Murakami keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gregor's efforts to push away.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Murakami takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Murakami is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gregor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregor lands a shoulder strike.
Murakami jumps guard but Gregor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Murakami keeps control of Gregor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shin Murakami seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Murakami drags the fight down to the ground.
Shin Murakami has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gregor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gregor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gregor stands up from Murakami's guard - Gregor perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gregor misses with a double jab
and Murakami counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Murakami fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gregor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murakami.
Gregor feints a jab promting Murakami to slip. Gregor then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Murakami slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murakami takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Murakami decides to pull guard.
Murakami not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Murakami wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gregor is now in half guard.
Gregor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gregor prevents Murakami from improving his position.
Gregor is trying to control the action in half guard but Murakami is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Murakami tries to kick Gregor off but Gregor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Murakami looking for submissions off his back.
Murakami avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gregor.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gregor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Murakami tries to roll over but Gregor keeps him under control.
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 McConnor Gregor.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gregor, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... McConnor Gregor!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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