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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kira Yamato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedorov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8kANB2XBYU&feature=related kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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BJJ White 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kira Yamato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aleksandr Fedorov!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedorov dodges the punch combination from Yamato.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamato. Fedorov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yamato throws a lazy right hand but Fedorov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yamato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fedorov.
Fedorov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fedorov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamato throws out the jab.
Fedorov slips a straight right by Yamato.
Yamato slaps away a takedown attempt from Fedorov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yamato connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fedorov's hands.
Fedorov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yamato throws a big shot that misses.
Yamato throws an overhand right that lands on Fedorov's shoulder, as Fedorov tries to avoid the shot.
Yamato fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yamato throws a hook to the side of Fedorov's head but Fedorov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yamato throws a looping overhand right but Fedorov ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamato misses the shot to the body.
Yamato is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fedorov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fedorov blocks a jab.
Fedorov moves out of range as Yamato strikes.
Fedorov shoots in looking for a takedown. Yamato tries to sprawl out of it but Fedorov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Yamato manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yamato thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yamato wants to clinch but Fedorov slips to the side
and Fedorov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fedorov.
Fedorov works over Yamato with some ground and pound from guard.
Yamato wants to stand up but Fedorov is controlling him.
Fedorov advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov stalling.
Yamato knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fedorov on the ground.
Fedorov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fedorov throwing shots but Yamato is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yamato keeps working.
Fedorov wants to stand up but Yamato is controlling the position.
Fedorov throwing shots but Yamato is blocking nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fedorov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yamato is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fedorov content to control rather than advance.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fedorov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yamato sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kira Yamato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Fedorov.
Yamato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Fedorov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yamato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fedorov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yamato defends it nicely.
Yamato tries to clinch up.
Fedorov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fedorov looks gassed!
Yamato falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fedorov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kira Yamato will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Yamato drops Fedorov with a beautiful combination! Fedorov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Yamato is looking for the KO!
It looks like Aleksandr Fedorov has been cut.
Yamato lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fedorov at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamato fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Fedorov out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Kira Yamato!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Chinatown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Gerard Dekkers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chinatown's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cocaine in my brain - Dillinger. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Charlie Chinatown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Gerard Dekkers!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dekkers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dekkers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chinatown was well out of range. Poor timing from Dekkers.
Charlie Chinatown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chinatown throws a lazy right hand but Dekkers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chinatown has a takedown stuffed.
Chinatown on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chinatown blocks a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chinatown.
Dekkers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chinatown.
Chinatown lands a glancing blow to the side of Dekkers's head.
Chinatown shoots for a takedown but Dekkers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Chinatown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chinatown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dekkers sprawls well. Dekkers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chinatown gets slowly back to his feet.
Dekkers looks to score with a jab to the body but Chinatown is just out of range.
Chinatown misses with a hook. Dekkers ducked under it nicely.
Dekkers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dekkers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chinatown, pushing him back against the ropes.
A short right from Dekkers.
Dekkers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dekkers prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Dekkers on the inside.
Chinatown is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dekkers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Dekkers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dekkers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chinatown takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dekkers wants to clinch up but Chinatown keeps it at a distance.
Dekkers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dekkers closes the distance and clinches.
Chinatown goes for a takedown attempt but Dekkers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dekkers misses with a hook. Chinatown ducked under it nicely.
Dekkers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dekkers wants it to stay on the feet.
Dekkers gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chinatown to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dekkers trying to control the position.
Dekkers has control of Chinatown's left arm, preventing Chinatown from doing any damage.
Dekkers trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers wants to sweep here but Chinatown controlling him for the moment.
Chinatown makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dekkers keeping moving, preventing Chinatown from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chinatown darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dekkers tries to get to full guard but Chinatown has control of the leg.
Chinatown trying to control the action but Dekkers is working from the bottom.
Dekkers trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dekkers wants to improve his position but Chinatown is controlling well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chinatown working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dekkers is looking to control Chinatown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dekkers avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chinatown wants to free his trapped foot but Dekkers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dekkers is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chinatown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dekkers avoids it really well and circles away.
Chinatown dodges the punch combination from Dekkers.
Some wild striking there from Dekkers.
Chinatown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chinatown.
Chinatown closes the distance and clinches up with Dekkers, looking for a takedown. Chinatown pushes Dekkers against the ropes but Dekkers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dekkers lands a lovely overhand right.
Dekkers throws a right hand that Chinatown ducks under and follows up with a left that Chinatown also avoids with ease.
Chinatown walks into a straight right hand from Dekkers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dekkers digs a good body shot into Chinatown's ribs.
Chinatown fails to land the takedown.
Michael Gerard Dekkers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chinatown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dekkers as he jumps to the side.
Chinatown is breathing heavily.
Dekkers looks to score with a jab to the body but Chinatown is just out of range.
Dekkers paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dekkers misses with a double jab.
Dekkers lands the left hand.
Chinatown moves out of range as Dekkers strikes.
Dekkers gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dekkers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chinatown looking to pass the guard.
Dekkers looking for a sweep. Not yet Dekkers, not yet.
Chinatown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dekkers 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Gerard Dekkers 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.
Dekkers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dekkers scores with a hook to the body.
Dekkers has a couple of punches blocked by Chinatown.
Dekkers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dekkers slaps away a takedown attempt from Chinatown, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chinatown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dekkers's waist but Dekkers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chinatown off to one side.
A punch combination from Chinatown misses.
Chinatown shoots in for a double leg but Dekkers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Chinatown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Dekkers misses its intended target.
Dekkers takes the fight into the clinch.
Dekkers has had enough of the clinch but Chinatown keeps him there for the moment.
Chinatown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chinatown wants a takedown but no success here.
Dekkers wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Dekkers.
Dekkers manages to break the clinch.
Dekkers scores with a decent looking hook.
Dekkers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chinatown manages to avoid it.
Chinatown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dekkers defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chinatown avoids the body shot from Dekkers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dekkers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dekkers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dekkers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chinatown looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dekkers wants to control but Chinatown is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chinatown looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dekkers with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dekkers wants to improve his position but Chinatown is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chinatown in particular looking to stall.
Dekkers keeping control of the position.
Nice strikes from Chinatown there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers is trying to control but can't.
Dekkers is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Chinatown is staying active.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chinatown bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Chinatown is looking to take a break and control but Dekkers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chinatown controlling the position from side mount.
Dekkers takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dekkers is trying to control Chinatown's posture but Chinatown avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chinatown in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Chinatown working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dekkers gets back to half guard.
Dekkers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chinatown is looking to advance position but Dekkers won't allow it.
Dekkers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chinatown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chinatown's back!
Chinatown prevents Dekkers from getting a body triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dekkers controlling well, preventing Chinatown from escaping the position.
Dekkers controlling the position well here. Chinatown rolled but Dekkers kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dekkers struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Gerard Dekkers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Chinatown closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chinatown works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Chinatown wants to control but Dekkers is keeping him busy.
Chinatown is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dekkers tries to bench press Chinatown off him but Chinatown keeps the position.
Chinatown is staying tight to Dekkers's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dekkers tries to improve position but can't.
Dekkers manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chinatown's best efforts.
Chinatown content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chinatown is thwarting Dekkers's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chinatown content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinatown wants to free his trapped foot but Dekkers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dekkers moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dekkers 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.
Chinatown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dekkers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chinatown is one step ahead there.
Dekkers is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two 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.
Chinatown trying to control but Dekkers is working from the bottom.
Dekkers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chinatown is one step ahead there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chinatown dives in and grabs Dekkers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dekkers pushes down on Chinatown's head and hops out.
Dekkers throws an overhand right that lands on Chinatown's shoulder, as Chinatown tries to avoid the shot.
Chinatown blocks a jab.
Dekkers gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chinatown to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chinatown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dekkers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chinatown manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chinatown keeping moving, preventing Dekkers from controlling successfully.
Dekkers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chinatown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dekkers stopping the sweep attempt from Chinatown.
Dekkers trying to control the position from guard on top but Chinatown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dekkers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chinatown looking for a guillotine here but Dekkers defends easily.
Charlie Chinatown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charlie Chinatown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chinatown keeping moving, preventing Dekkers from controlling successfully.
Chinatown keeping full guard, as Dekkers tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dekkers trying to control but Chinatown is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Chinatown showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dekkers 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Gerard Dekkers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kato Kotoshu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hawk Seibold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seibold has chosen SCOTTISH PIPE as his entrance music. Kato Kotoshu is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kato Kotoshu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Hawk Seibold!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seibold throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kotoshu.
Kotoshu throws a series of punches but Seibold moves out of range.
Kotoshu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kotoshu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Seibold is out of range.
Seibold moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Seibold shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kotoshu is trying to defend but Seibold finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kotoshu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Seibold.
Seibold missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Seibold working over Kotoshu with some ground and pound. Kotoshu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kotoshu has hold of Seibold's hands but Seibold slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Seibold thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Seibold throwing shots but Kotoshu is blocking nicely.
Seibold looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kotoshu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Seibold wants to take a breather but Kotoshu is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotoshu is trying to maintain the position but Seibold is very close to passing his half guard.
Kotoshu has hold of Seibold's hands but Seibold slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Seibold prevents Kotoshu from improving his position.
Seibold working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Seibold is looking to take a break and control but Kotoshu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Seibold working over Kotoshu with some ground and pound. Kotoshu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Seibold thows a huge punch but Kotoshu dodges it nicely.
Seibold is thwarting Kotoshu's attempts to control the position.
Seibold scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotoshu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Seibold.
Seibold trying to control from Kotoshu's half guard. Kotoshu has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kotoshu looking for a sweep. Not yet Kotoshu, not yet.
Seibold trying to control the position from guard on top but Kotoshu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kotoshu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Seibold.
Kotoshu pulls Seibold in close to his closed guard and prevents Seibold from doing any damage or advancing position.
Seibold is working Kotoshu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seibold working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kotoshu's head.
Seibold trying to control but Kotoshu is working from the bottom.
Seibold throwing strikes from guard but Kotoshu blocks nicely.
Seibold working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kotoshu's head.
Kotoshu is looking to stand up but Seibold isn't so interested in that idea.
Kotoshu looking for a guillotine here but Seibold defends easily.
Kotoshu trying to keep a closed guard but Seibold is proving a slippery customer.
Seibold stands up over Kotoshu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seibold scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kotoshu is trying to keep Seibold in close.
Seibold is pushing down on Kotoshu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kotoshu is fighting to maintain full guard but Seibold has managed to sneak the leg through.
Seibold is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kotoshu is not content to let Seibold control the position.
Seibold scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kotoshu trying to control from the bottom.
Seibold prevents Kotoshu from improving his position.
Kotoshu is breathing heavily.
Kotoshu has hold of Seibold's hands but Seibold slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Seibold looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kotoshu is refusing to be controlled, as Seibold sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hawk Seibold 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.
Seibold throws a right and a left that Kotoshu avoids nicely.
Hawk Seibold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seibold is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kotoshu's half guard.
Kotoshu is trying to control but can't.
Seibold thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kotoshu's head.
Kotoshu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Seibold working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kotoshu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Seibold.
Seibold working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Seibold lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Seibold connects with a nice short shot to Kotoshu's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Seibold lands a nice short elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kotoshu is looking to escape.
Seibold lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seibold is looking to take a break and control but Kotoshu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kotoshu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Seibold is working away from the top position though.
Seibold winds up and cracks Kotoshu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Seibold winds up and cracks Kotoshu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Seibold is nestled in close to Kotoshu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Seibold throwing shots but Kotoshu is blocking nicely.
Seibold sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kotoshu defending well though.
Seibold working Kotoshu over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Seibold lands a nice short elbow.
Seibold trying to control the action but Kotoshu is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotoshu pushes Seibold off looking to stand but Seibold dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Seibold working over Kotoshu with some ground and pound. Kotoshu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Seibold takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Seibold lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Seibold not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Seibold missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kotoshu taking some punishment here, with Seibold in his half guard.
Seibold is nestled in close to Kotoshu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Seibold connects with a nice short shot to Kotoshu's temple.
Seibold is nestled in close to Kotoshu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Seibold slips a nice elbow through Kotoshu's hands, connecting with Kotoshu's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seibold drops an elbow to the side of Kotoshu's head.
Kotoshu is staying active underneath Seibold, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Seibold missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kotoshu is staying active underneath Seibold, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Seibold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kotoshu gets full guard.
Seibold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Seibold postures up in Kotoshu's guard and throws a big left but Kotoshu blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Seibold's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Seibold with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kotoshu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kotoshu working a defensive guard here.
Seibold must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotoshu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hawk Seibold has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Seibold moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Seibold fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kotoshu, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kotoshu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kotoshu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seibold lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kotoshu backs up against the ropes.
Kotoshu misses with a combination
and Kotoshu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Seibold lands a jab to the nose.
Seibold looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice strikes from Seibold there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Seibold drops an elbow to the side of Kotoshu's head.
Kotoshu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kotoshu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seibold is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hawk Seibold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Seibold with a nice cross.
Seibold throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kotoshu tries to clinch but Seibold moves away
and Seibold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Seibold throws a right hand that Kotoshu ducks under and follows up with a left that Kotoshu also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Kotoshu misses.
Seibold lands a really nice looking cross but Kotoshu seems unphased.
Seibold gets the takedown into side control.
Seibold looks up at the clock and then as Kotoshu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Seibold smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Seibold lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kotoshu down.
Seibold lands an elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seibold working the ground and pound from side control.
Kotoshu is rocked!
A big shot lands for Seibold! That's hurt Kotoshu! Will he recover? Seibold fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hawk Seibold!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edward Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Reaper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendez's entrance music is Big Pun-Dream Shatterer. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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188 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Edward Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez fails to land the takedown.
Mendez fails with a takedown attempt.
Reaper fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mendez on the side of the head.
Mendez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reaper swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendez is breathing heavily.
Reaper lands a glancing blow to the side of Mendez's head.
Reaper stuffs the takedown attempt from Mendez. Mendez gets slowly back to his feet.
Reaper lands a body shot.
Reaper clinches up against the ropes.
Reaper gets through Mendez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reaper has Mendez pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Reaper pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mendez tumbling to the mat - Reaper dives into Mendez's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Reaper from controlling successfully.
Reaper is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mendez has momentary wrist control but Reaper slips an elbow through the middle.
Reaper postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Reaper forces his way into half guard.
Reaper is trying for a kimura here. Mendez looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Reaper wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Reaper!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tokahuro Nagabushi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arne Weisse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weisse has chosen David Guetta - Im in Miami Beach as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tokahuro Nagabushi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arne Weisse!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagabushi tries to bum rush Weisse with a series of wild strikes but Weisse uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Nagabushi misses.
Nagabushi scores with the left hand. Weisse knows he should have avoided that one.
Weisse has managed to clinch.
Nagabushi avoiding damage as Weisse throws knees to the body.
Nagabushi is trying to break free.
Weisse has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nagabushi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Weisse controlling the position well here. Nagabushi rolled but Weisse kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Weisse wants to control but Nagabushi manages to buck him off and is now in Weisse's guard! Nice work there by Nagabushi!
Weisse has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nagabushi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Weisse is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Nagabushi rolls with it to try and escape but Weisse cranks on the arm and Nagabushi is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arne Weisse!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Swift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shin Ya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swift comes to the ring accompanied by This Fire Burns by Killswitch Engage. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nathan Swift!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shin Ya!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swift lands a body shot.
Ya checks a leg kick nicely.
A leg kick checked by Ya.
Swift looks to land a body kick but Ya moved away.
Swift throws a right hand that Ya ducks under and follows up with a left that Ya also avoids with ease.
Swift throws a right hand that Ya ducks under and follows up with a left that Ya also avoids with ease.
No luck for Ya with that takedown attempt.
Swift tries to bum rush Ya with a series of wild strikes but Ya uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Swift throws a right and a left that Ya avoids nicely.
Swift misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swift swinging wildly here.
Swift lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ya backs up against the ropes.
Swift will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good work by Ya as he checks the leg kick.
Swift wants to land a leg kick but Ya is out of range.
Ya changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Swift tries to avoid it but Ya manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Swift to the ground. Swift escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nathan Swift is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swift looks to land a combination. Ya sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ya takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ya looks gassed!
Ya takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Swift grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Ya takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Swift cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nathan Swift!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Ferro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Skjelbred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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142 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
13 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Jerry Ferro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Skjelbred!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skjelbred has a takedown stuffed.
Ferro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Skjelbred shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Skjelbred showed some decent athleticism there.
Skjelbred seems to be looking for submissions.
Ferro wants to control but Skjelbred is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ferro is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Skjelbred is nestled in close to Ferro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Skjelbred missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Skjelbred is thwarting Ferro's attempts to control the position.
Skjelbred is just content to waste time from the top position. Ferro takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Skjelbred working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skjelbred trying to control but Ferro is working from the bottom.
Ferro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Skjelbred throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ferro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ferro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Skjelbred doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Skjelbred manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Skjelbred 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.
Skjelbred 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Skjelbred wants to control from the top but Ferro keeps moving.
Skjelbred landing with the ground and pound.
Skjelbred trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skjelbred trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Skjelbred defends well.
Skjelbred drops back looking for a leg! Ferro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ferro manages to kick Skjelbred off! Skjelbred jumps back into Ferro's guard.
Skjelbred with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Skjelbred tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferro is retaining full guard.
Skjelbred is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferro has wrist control.
Skjelbred landing some decent shots from guard.
Ferro keeping moving, preventing Skjelbred from controlling successfully.
Ferro working for a triangle but Skjelbred defends it easily.
Skjelbred throwing strikes from guard but Ferro blocks nicely.
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.
Skjelbred wants to control from the top but Ferro keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ferro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Skjelbred can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ferro keeping moving, preventing Skjelbred from controlling successfully.
Skjelbred stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferro keeping moving, preventing Skjelbred from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skjelbredis looking to pass into half guard but Ferro pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ferro is in guard.
Ferro stands up from Skjelbred's guard - Ferro perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Ferro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ferro connects with a right hand. Skjelbred shakes it off.
Skjelbred darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Skjelbred is trying to control the action in half guard but Ferro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Skjelbred throwing shots but Ferro is blocking nicely.
Skjelbred is looking to advance position but Ferro won't allow it.
Skjelbred is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Skjelbred not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Skjelbred is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ferro trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Skjelbred drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Skjelbred jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Skjelbred is breathing heavily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Skjelbred shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ferro pinned against the cage. Ferro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jerry Ferro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skjelbred looks for a takedown but Ferro sprawls well.
Ferro lands a jab to Skjelbred's midsection.
Skjelbred shoots in for a double leg but Ferro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jerry Ferro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Skjelbred.
Ferro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Skjelbred looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Skjelbred fails to land the takedown.
Jerry Ferro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferro lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like John Skjelbred has been cut.
Skjelbred has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skjelbred there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ferro lands a right hook to the body.
Ferro scores with a punch to the head.
Ferro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ferro throws a series of punches but Skjelbred avoids them all with ease.
Ferro fails to land with a series of punches.
Ferro scores with a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Ferro misses.
Ferro throws a right hand that Skjelbred ducks under and follows up with a left that Skjelbred also avoids with ease.
Ferro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ferro misses with a two punch combination.
Skjelbred shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ferro napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skjelbred postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Skjelbred tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Skjelbred has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Skjelbred working away.
Ferro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Skjelbred's best efforts.
Ferro moves into full guard.
Skjelbred stops Ferro from standing up.
Ferro keeping full guard, as Skjelbred tries to pass.
Skjelbred throws a big right hand that misses.
Skjelbred prevents Ferro from getting back to his feet.
Ferro working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Skjelbred got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ferro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skjelbred has managed to get both his arms back between Ferro's legs - danger averted.
Skjelbred is in close to Ferro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Skjelbred trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A combination from Ferro does no damage.
Skjelbred tries to move into range but Ferro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ferro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Skjelbred fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Skjelbred throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferro's waist but Ferro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Skjelbred off to one side.
Skjelbred fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Ferro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Skjelbred's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ferro scores with a hook.
Skjelbred changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ferro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Check out the look on Skjelbred's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ferro wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ferro sneaks back into half guard.
Skjelbred throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ferro trying to control from the bottom.
Skjelbred wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferro keeps working.
Ferro wants to control but Skjelbred is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Skjelbred is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ferro!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferro wants to hold on but Skjelbred pushes him away.
Skjelbred looking to control but Ferro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ferro tries to hold on but Skjelbred pushes him away.
Skjelbred trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Skjelbred punishing his opponent with strikes.
Skjelbred working for a guillotine from mount but Ferro is in no mood to give up.
Ferro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Skjelbred is thwarting Ferro's attempts to control the position.
Ferro moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skjelbred trying to control but Ferro is working from the bottom.
John Skjelbred has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skjelbred makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ferro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Skjelbred gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ferro wants to stand up but Skjelbred is controlling him.
Ferro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Skjelbred gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
John Skjelbred has got the better of the ground game so far.
Skjelbred wants to control from the top but Ferro keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skjelbred might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ferro kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Skjelbred trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ferro has momentary wrist control but Skjelbred slips an elbow through the middle.
Skjelbred with a nice head shot there.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Skjelbred fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Skjelbred shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ferro napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Skjelbred working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skjelbred goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ferro rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Skjelbred's guard! Nice work there by Ferro!
Ferro stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ferro stuffs the takedown.
Ferro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ferro throws a combination. Skjelbred tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ferro lands with a nice body punch.
Skjelbred on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ferro fails to land with a series of punches.
Ferro throws a right hand that Skjelbred ducks under and follows up with a left that Skjelbred also avoids with ease.
Ferro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jerry Ferro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferro misses with a series of wild punches.
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 Jerry Ferro.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ferro, 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Ferro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lerry Sancio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Quixote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sancio's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Before I Forget. Quixote comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pantera - Domination kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Don Quixote has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lerry Sancio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Don Quixote!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quixote misses with a jab, cross combination.
Quixote shoots in and drives through. Sancio sprawls well.
Sancio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sancio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Quixote's sensitive parts.
Quixote throws a lazy head kick
and Sancio counters with a nice leg kick.
Sancio looks to land a combination but Quixote avoids it well.
Sancio misses with a combination
and Quixote decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sancio's guard.
Quixote prevents Sancio from getting back to his feet.
Quixote postures up in Sancio's guard and throws a big left but Sancio blocks it.
Quixote looking to pass the guard.
Sancio trying to control the position.
Quixote drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Quixote jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sancio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Quixote is aware though and is defending well.
Sancio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Quixote postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sancio is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Quixote, into his guard.
Sancio wanted to stand there but Quixote had control of the position.
Sancio postures up.
Sancio has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Quixote is proving hard to escape from.
Sancio tries to free his leg and advance position but Quixote is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sancio trying to control but Quixote is working from the bottom.
Quixote had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sancio defends it easily.
Quixote is trying to keep Sancio in close.
Sancio slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A right-left combo lands from Quixote.
Quixote with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Sancio counter with a right hand.
A jab from Sancio finds it's way through Quixote's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quixote misses with a wild combination.
Quixote misses with a double jab
and Sancio counters with a nice uppercut.
Quixote shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sancio is trying to defend but Quixote finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sancio is defending against the submission attempts here by Quixote.
Quixote looks gassed!
Sancio is looking to escape.
Quixote stalling away here and it's allowed Sancio to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quixote wants to control from the top but Sancio keeps moving.
Sancio kicks Quixote off and gets to his feet.
Quixote tries to clinch
and Sancio counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sancio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Quixote misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lerry Sancio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Quixote.
Quixote closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sancio circles away.
Sancio thows a body kick. Quixote tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Quixote shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sancio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lerry Sancio dominated that round.
That's time! Sancio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sancio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sancio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horrible takedown by Quixote or perhaps it was just good defense by Sancio which made him look bad.
Sancio catches Quixote with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Quixote shoots and misses
and Sancio counters with a two punch combo.
Sancio throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Quixote.
Sancio moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sancio.
Quixote shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A punch combination from Sancio misses.
Quixote is breathing heavily.
Quixote on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Quixote looks to clinch
and Sancio counters with a solid body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quixote tries to clinch but Sancio moves away
and Sancio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sancio's corner calls for a 1-2. Sancio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sancio throws a head kick that misses.
Quixote dodges the punch combination from Sancio.
Quixote closes the distance but Sancio moves to the side
and Sancio counters with a big head kick but Quixote shrugs it off.
Quixote misses with a takedown attempt
and Sancio counters with a straight right hand.
Lerry Sancio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Quixote.
Sancio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Quixote misses with a takedown attempt
and Sancio counters with a stiff right hand.
Sancio moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Quixote tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sancio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quixote moves forwards but Sancio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lerry Sancio is winning the standup battle so far.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sancio!
Sancio throws a leg kick which misses Quixote's front leg but catches the back leg as Quixote tries to avoid it.
Quixote takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Quixote showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sancio.
Sancio misses with a wild combination.
Quixote darts in trying to clinch
and Sancio counters with a thumping low kick.
Lerry Sancio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sancio throws a head kick but Quixote moves out of range.
Sancio throws a head kick that Quixote semi-blocks.
Quixote misses with a double jab
and Sancio counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sancio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Quixote tries to clinch
and Sancio counters with a thumping low kick.
Sancio lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lerry Sancio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quixote takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Quixote scores with a nice strike.
Sancio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Quixote swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sancio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sancio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sancio.
Sancio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Quixote throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sancio misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quixote swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sancio counters with a head kick. That will keep Quixote thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sancio throws a sloppy head kick and Quixote moves out of range easily.
Quixote misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sancio throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sancio slips under a jab.
Quixote fails with a takedown attempt.
Sancio misses with a few strikes there.
Sancio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sancio lands a front kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Quixote is defended easily by Sancio.
Sancio stuns Quixote with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lerry Sancio dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A thudding body kick lands there by Sancio!
Sancio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Sancio both land. Nice combination.
Quixote's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Quixote shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sancio sprawls well. Sancio wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Quixote gets slowly back to his feet.
Quixote has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Quixote looks to clinch
and Sancio counters with a thumping low kick.
Quixote misses with a takedown attempt
and Sancio counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Quixote is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sancio throws a left and a right that both miss
and Quixote counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Quixote.
Sancio controlling the position.
Sancio has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Quixote off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sancio!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sancio lands with a nice combination. Quixote backs away looking to recover.
Quixote gets a takedown into half guard.
Quixote is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sancio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Quixote.
Quixote is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quixote stops Sancio from getting back to his feet.
Sancio regains full guard. Nicely done.
Quixote wants to control from the top but Sancio keeps moving.
Quixote postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sancio is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Quixote, into his guard.
Quixote is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sancio slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sancio slips nicely into half guard.
Sancio with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Quixote is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Quixote trying to hold on to Sancio's head to control him but Sancio postures up.
Don Quixote has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sancio works his foot free and advances to mount.
Quixote keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sancio takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lerry Sancio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Quixote working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lerry Sancio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sancio, 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lerry Sancio!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vasilios Nicko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Dvargledare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dvargledare has chosen they might be giants as his entrance music. Vasilios Nicko has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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26
165 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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162 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vasilios Nicko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thomas Dvargledare!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dvargledare's head backwards.
Nicko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nicko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nicko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nicko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nicko throws a right and a left that Dvargledare avoids nicely.
Nicko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dvargledare.
Nicko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dvargledare moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nicko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dvargledare circles away quickly and effectively.
Nicko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dvargledare looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dvargledare misses with a straight right.
Nice body punch from Nicko.
Nicko throws a series of punches but Dvargledare avoids them all with ease.
Nice shot lands for Nicko.
Nicko lands with a shot to the body.
Dvargledare looks gassed!
Dvargledare avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nicko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dvargledare.
Dvargledare walks into a left hand.
Dvargledare takes one to the side of the head.
Nicko scores with a hook to the body. Dvargledare takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nicko lands a two punch combo.
Nicko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nicko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice cross by Nicko.
Nicko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nicko lands a jab to the nose.
Nicko cracks Dvargledare with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Dvargledare tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Nicko pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Dvargledare is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasilios Nicko!
Vasilios Nicko is the new lightweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Inuyasha Kagome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Schoonover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schoonover is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Daylight - Matt and Kim. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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200 lbs
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195 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Inuyasha Kagome!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Julius Schoonover!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kagome gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Schoonover to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Schoonover stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kagome swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kagome keeping moving, preventing Schoonover from controlling successfully.
Kagome working a defensive guard here.
Kagome is looking to stand up but Schoonover isn't so interested in that idea.
Kagome keeping moving, preventing Schoonover from controlling successfully.
Kagome 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.
Kagome knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schoonover on the ground.
Kagome not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Schoonover fails with a takedown attempt.
Schoonover fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kagome doesn't manage to clinch there - Schoonover circles away.
Nice body kick there by Kagome.
Kagome forces Schoonover back against the ropes and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Kagome.
Kagome gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kagome avoiding damage.
Schoonover wants a takedown but no success here.
Inuyasha Kagome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julius Schoonover.
Kagome trying to stall but Schoonover improves his position.
Kagome prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kagome is pressed up against the ropes. Schoonover has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kagome down to the mat. Kagome avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Kagome. No joy for Schoonover on that attempt.
Schoonover jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kagome wants to clinch up but Schoonover keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kagome tries to clinch up.
Schoonover swats away the attempt to clinch by Kagome.
Schoonover has a takedown stuffed.
Schoonover fails to land the takedown.
Kagome moves into the clinch successfully.
Schoonover is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Kagome can't fight it off and eventually Schoonover manages to take the fight to the floor. Kagome looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Schoonover trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kagome is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schoonover is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kagome keeping moving, preventing Schoonover from controlling successfully.
Kagome pulls Schoonover in close to prevent any damage.
Schoonover stays in close to Kagome's body and controls the position.
Kagome is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schoonover is controlling him.
Kagome is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kagome can't keep his opponent in guard - Schoonover advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kagome trying to control here.
Kagome is trying to stand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four 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.
Kagome is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kagome is not content to let Schoonover control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Schoonover looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Schoonover moves into the clinch.
Schoonover tries for a takedown but Kagome manages to get underhooks.
Kagome stalling in the clinch but Schoonover improves position.
Schoonover gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kagome regains guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schoonover wants to pass the guard but Kagome is keeping the position.
Schoonover trying to control but Kagome is working from the bottom.
Schoonover trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Schoonover dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Schoonover rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kagome moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kagome wants to clinch but Schoonover slips to the side
and Schoonover counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Schoonover is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kagome sees it coming and defends easily.
Schoonover prevents Kagome from improving his position.
Schoonover is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kagome sees it coming and defends easily.
Kagome tries to kick Schoonover off but Schoonover keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Schoonover thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kagome's head.
Schoonover seems to be working for a kimura but Kagome defends the submission attempt.
Schoonover is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schoonover in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schoonover is thwarting Kagome's attempts to control the position.
Kagome preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Schoonover is keen to just control but Kagome is a slippery customer.
Kagome won't allow Schoonover to pass to mount.
Schoonover wants to take a breather but Kagome is having none of it.
Schoonover wants to pass the guard but Kagome is defending well.
Kagome wants to improve his position but Schoonover is controlling well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kagome tries to clinch up
and Schoonover counters with a single leg into guard. Kagome didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kagome looking to control.
Schoonover trying to control the position from guard on top but Kagome is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kagome not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schoonover prevents Kagome from getting back to his feet.
Schoonover is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kagome keeping moving, preventing Schoonover from controlling successfully.
Kagome being controlled here, momentarily.
Kagome on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kagome tries to get out of the position.
Kagome is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Schoonover tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kagome sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schoonover somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schoonover looks to land a right hand but Kagome moved out of range.
Schoonover throws an overhand right that lands on Kagome's shoulder, as Kagome tries to avoid the shot.
Kagome scores with a leg kick.
Schoonover circles away from the clinch attempt
and Schoonover decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kagome's guard.
Kagome is looking to stand up but Schoonover isn't so interested in that idea.
Schoonover drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schoonover jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kagome controls Schoonover momentarily but Schoonover frees himself.
Julius Schoonover has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schoonover drops back looking for a leg! Kagome is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kagome manages to kick Schoonover off! Schoonover jumps back into Kagome's guard.
Kagome wants to stand but Schoonover is controlling the position.
Schoonover wants to control from the top but Kagome keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kagome wants to clinch
and Schoonover counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Schoonover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Schoonover tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kagome moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kagome prevents the takedown attempt.
Kagome is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Schoonover tries to pull guard but Kagome holds him up against the ropes and eventually Schoonover drops back down to his feet.
Schoonover has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kagome regains guard immediately.
Schoonover is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Schoonover stops Kagome from standing up.
Schoonover sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kagome working a defensive guard here.
Schoonover throwing strikes from guard but Kagome blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schoonover wants to control from the top but Kagome keeps moving.
Kagome looking for a sweep. Not yet Kagome, not yet.
Schoonover controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schoonover trying to control but Kagome is working from the bottom.
Schoonover takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schoonover throws a hook but Kagome blocks it.
Schoonover with a poor takedown
and Kagome counters with a thumping low kick.
Inuyasha Kagome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julius Schoonover.
Schoonover connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kagome closes the distance but Schoonover moves to the side
and Schoonover counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kagome's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kagome wants to sweep but no luck.
Schoonover trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kagome 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.
Kagome is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schoonover thows a big elbow that misses.
Kagome 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.
Kagome is trying to keep Schoonover in close.
Schoonover pushing down on Kagome's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kagome scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Schoonover manages to mount him!
Kagome is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schoonover is landing with some decent strikes but Kagome is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Schoonover tries to control but Kagome wriggling away.
Schoonover landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kagome takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Schoonover working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kagome can't escape the position.
Kagome tries to hold on but Schoonover postures up.
Schoonover working for a guillotine from mount but Kagome is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kagome is trying to escape the mount.
Kagome avoids a series of strikes thrown by Schoonover.
Kagome is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kagome is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kagome is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Schoonover avoids the attempt from Kagome to control.
Schoonover lands a nice shot to the head.
Schoonover has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Kagome is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julius Schoonover!
Julius Schoonover is the new middleweight champion!
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