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CATCH!!!-AKE OME!!! 2017 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jo Smo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Garland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Smo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to O Le Alofa Lava I Le Manu E . Andrei Garland has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jo Smo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrei Garland!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smo swings for the body but Garland moves out of range.
Smo lands a big uppercut and Garland crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Garland looks OK. Smo waves Garland back to his feet!
It looks like Andrei Garland has been cut.
Smo throws out a loose jab but Garland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garland scores with a takedown into Smo's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garland drops back looking for a leg! Smo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smo manages to kick Garland off! Garland jumps back into Smo's guard.
Garland drops back looking for a leg! Smo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smo manages to kick Garland off! Garland jumps back into Smo's guard.
Garland prevents Smo from getting back to his feet.
Smo keeping moving, preventing Garland from controlling successfully.
Garland 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.
Smo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garland trying to control but Smo is working from the bottom.
Garland prevents Smo from getting back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Smo keeping full guard, as Garland tries to pass.
Smo wants to stand up but Garland is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Smo.
Garland drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smo defends it well.
Smo connects with a body shot.
Garland darts in looking for a takedown but Smo gets double underhooks and turns Garland into the ropes.
Smo is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Smo shuts the power down on Garland. Lights out, game over! Smo is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jo Smo!
Jo Smo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Shinobi logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Aristides Leopoldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalba Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leopoldo comes to the ring accompanied by Carmina Burana - Carl Orff. Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kavkaz Music kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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280 lbs
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pedro Aristides Leopoldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kalba Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leopoldo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Leopoldo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Leopoldo misses with the ground and pound.
Leopoldo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
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.
Leopoldo landing strikes.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Leopoldo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Leopoldo tries to score with some ground and pound. Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Leopoldo is putting a hurting on Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech here, landing some big shots from side control.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Leopoldo.
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!
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Leopoldo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Leopoldo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech has escaped the position, nice work there.
Leopoldo is trying to get an arm triangle but Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leopoldo throws an elbow but Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech slips to the side and avoids it well.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech is pushing Leopoldo's head away, looking to escape. Leopoldo manages to hold on to the position though.
Leopoldo is chipping away with strikes.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech is trying to buck Leopoldo off.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The strikes coming from Leopoldo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Leopoldo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Leopoldo scoring with punches and elbows.
Leopoldo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech, who protects the arm well.
Leopoldo scores with punches from side control.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech is rocked!
The crowd goes nuts as Leopoldo knocks Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech out cold with a massive hammerfist! Leopoldo Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pedro Aristides Leopoldo!
A victorious Pedro Aristides Leopoldo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Kalba Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech spoke after the fight, saying 'Defeat sucks but going hungry sucks worse'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mic Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Swadaya Kun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson comes into the arena with glass candy blaring out of the sound system. Mic Bronson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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225 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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265 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mic Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Swadaya Kun!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kun tries to clinch there but Bronson circles away.
Kun clinches with his opponent.
Kun looking to throw knees to the head but Bronson is blocking nicely.
Kun looking to slow down the pace here.
Bronson lands a body shot.
Kun lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bronson breaks the clinch.
Kun tries to close the distance and clinch but Bronson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bronson throws a head kick but Kun moves out of range.
Bronson is looking to land body kicks.
Bronson tries to keep at a distance but Kun has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kun putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bronson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bronson breaks the clinch.
Kun takes one on the button.
It looks like Swadaya Kun has been cut.
Kun on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronson misses with a series of wild punches.
Kun gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kun tries a knee to the head but Bronson blocks it.
Kun gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bronson manages to break the clinch.
Kun wants to clinch but Bronson slips to the side
and Bronson counters with a series of strikes. Kun will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bronson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kun fails with a takedown attempt.
Kun clinches up with Bronson and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kun pushes off an throws an elbow but Bronson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Bronson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bronson appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've been told by Bronson's head coaches at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($160 entry fee) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kun blocks a head kick by Bronson.
Bronson throws a head kick that misses.
Kun closes the distance and pushes Bronson back into the ropes.
Bronson is trying to force a seperation but Kun has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Kun just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bronson's brow.
Kun with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson wants to break free but Kun has control.
Bronson tries to circle away but Kun has him pinned against the ropes.
Kun trying to stall but Bronson improves his position.
Bronson avoids a wild elbow strike from Kun.
Bronson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bronson tries to circle away but Kun has him pinned against the ropes.
Bronson is trying to break free.
Kun looking to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bronson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kun doesn't manage to clinch there - Bronson circles away.
Kun takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kun rushes Bronson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Bronson dodges an elbow strike from Kun.
Kun tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kun stalling in the clinch but Bronson improves position.
Bronson breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bronson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bronson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kun.
Bronson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bronson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've been informed that Kun has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bronson throws a nice looking combination but Kun bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bronson closes the distance and clinches.
Kun throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Kun.
Kun with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kun looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bronson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kun prevents Bronson from breaking the clinch.
Bronson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kun tries to clinch up but Bronson circles away and keeps his distance.
Kun takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bronson keeps the fight on the outside.
Kun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bronson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kun gets a clinch.
Bronson breaks the clinch.
Kun clinches up with Bronson and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kun prevents Bronson from breaking the clinch.
Kun prevents Bronson from breaking the clinch.
Bronson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Bronson.
That has opened up Swadaya Kun's cut even more.
Bronson throws a head kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Bronson.
Kun gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice elbow from Kun.
Kun is looking to control Bronson's arms but Bronson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kun has his back to the ropes.
Kun throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bronson can't break the clinch.
Bronson is trying to break the clinch but Kun is controlling him.
Bronson manages to break the clinch.
Bronson connects with a right hand. Kun shakes it off.
Kun blocks a head kick by Bronson.
Bronson throws a head kick but Kun moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mic Bronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Swadaya Kun's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Bronson.
Kun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kun has closed the distance and engaged Bronson in a clinch.
Kun is trying to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bronson breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Bronson. No joy for Kun on that attempt.
Kun darts in and clinches Bronson up against the ropes.
Bronson breaks from the clinch.
Kun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bronson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kun shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bronson sprawls well. Bronson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kun gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson moves into range and clinches up with Kun.
Kun stalling in the clinch.
Bronson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson lands a nice looking body shot.
Bronson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kun is breathing heavily.
Bronson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kun doesn't manage to clinch there - Bronson circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Kun 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bronson lands a left and a right that send Kun crashing to the mat, dazed. Bronson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Mic Bronson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronson keeps the fight on the outside.
Bronson throws a powerful right kick. Kun tried to block low but the kick was high! Kun was taken right off of his feet! Bronson jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mic Bronson!
A relieved looking Mic Bronson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nataniel Byczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Ishikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Byczynski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to War is My Destiny. Ishikawa has chosen mindshift genki sudo as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
49 - 51 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nataniel Byczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 33 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Ishikawa!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishikawa lands with a hook. Byczynski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Nataniel Byczynski has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Byczynski as Ishikawa shoots in.
Ishikawa moves out of range as Byczynski strikes.
Ishikawa throws a counter combo.
Ishikawa throws a head kick but Byczynski moves out of range.
Byczynski lands a nice hook to Ishikawa's body. Ishikawa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Byczynski wants to clinch
and Ishikawa counters with a left and a right that stings Byczynski.
Ishikawa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Byczynski throws a leg kick but Ishikawa moved away.
Ishikawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Byczynski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Byczynski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Byczynski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byczynski rushes Ishikawa and presses him up against the ropes.
Byczynski throws an elbow that misses.
Ishikawa has Byczynski pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Byczynski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ishikawa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ishikawa manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczynski looks to throw the jab but Ishikawa is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Ishikawa misses.
Nice takedown defense from Ishikawa. No joy for Byczynski on that attempt.
Ishikawa raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ishikawa throws a sloppy head kick and Byczynski moves out of range easily.
Ishikawa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Byczynski sprawls well initially but Ishikawa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ishikawa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Byczynski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.
Ishikawa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Byczynski's head.
Byczynski is trying to control but can't.
Byczynski is not content to let Ishikawa control the position.
Byczynski desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ishikawa wants to control but Byczynski is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ishikawa trying to control from half guard but Byczynski is working away.
Ishikawa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ishikawa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Byczynski is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ishikawa wants to take a breather but Byczynski is having none of it.
Byczynski is trying to control but can't.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ishikawa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski scores with a jab.
Ishikawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Byczynski throws out the jab.
Ishikawa with a jab.
Ishikawa staying out of range there.
Ishikawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Byczynski's head coaches at Zen Balance Monastery that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice cross by Byczynski.
Ishikawa shoots in but no luck this time.
Nataniel Byczynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Ishikawa.
Ishikawa shoots in looking for a takedown. Byczynski tries to sprawl out of it but Ishikawa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Byczynski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nataniel Byczynski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ishikawa blocks a head kick by Byczynski.
Despite the aggression on Ishikawa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ishikawa slips under a jab.
Ishikawa avoids the head kick by Byczynski.
Ishikawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Byczynski throws out the jab.
Ishikawa unleashes a big counter combination but Byczynski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Byczynski lands a nice shot to the body.
Ishikawa dodges the punch combination from Byczynski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski throws a jab when Ishikawa was well out of range.
Ishikawa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Byczynski shoots in looking for a takedown but Ishikawa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Byczynski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ishikawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ishikawa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Byczynski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Byczynski is breathing heavily.
Byczynski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ishikawa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Byczynski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Byczynski looking to control.
Byczynski keeping moving, preventing Ishikawa from controlling successfully.
Ishikawa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Akira Ishikawa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nataniel Byczynski'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.
Ishikawa misses with a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Ishikawa blocks the leg kick.
Byczynski throws a right hand that Ishikawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Ishikawa also avoids with ease.
Byczynski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ishikawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Byczynski. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Ishikawa.
Ishikawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Byczynski.
Ishikawa throws a big counter head kick but Byczynski avoids it with no problem.
Byczynski connects with a leg kick. Ishikawa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nataniel Byczynski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ishikawa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Byczynski avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishikawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ishikawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Byczynski. No joy for Ishikawa on that attempt.
Byczynski throwing a counter right hand but Ishikawa manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ishikawa.
Byczynski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ishikawa.
Nataniel Byczynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Ishikawa.
Byczynski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Byczynski wants to clinch.
Byczynski scores with a nice head shot.
Ishikawa ducks under a wild hook from Byczynski.
Byczynski moves in looking to clinch but Ishikawa pushes him off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Byczynski.
A head kick misses from Ishikawa.
Byczynski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Byczynski throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa throws a sloppy head kick and Byczynski moves out of range easily.
Byczynski misses the jab.
Ishikawa shoots in looking for a takedown. Byczynski tries to sprawl out of it but Ishikawa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Byczynski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Byczynski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ishikawa unleashes a big counter combination but Byczynski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ishikawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Byczynski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ishikawa throws a head kick but Byczynski moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Byczynski misses the target.
Ishikawa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Byczynski to the mat! Byczynski manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ishikawa preventing the sweep.
Ishikawa wants to control from the top but Byczynski keeps moving.
Ishikawa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Byczynski takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski regains 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. Ishikawa connects with a nice short shot to Byczynski's temple.
Byczynski is staying active underneath Ishikawa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ishikawa is pressing down on Byczynski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Byczynski is holding on for now.
Ishikawa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ishikawa wants to control but Byczynski is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ishikawa trying to mount his opponent but Byczynski defends it.
Ishikawa is looking for a kimura here.
Ishikawa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ishikawa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Byczynski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Byczynski tries to roll over but Ishikawa keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Akira Ishikawa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nataniel Byczynski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Byczynski rushes Ishikawa and presses him up against the ropes.
Ishikawa tries to break the clinch but Byczynski is controlling the position.
Ishikawa takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Akira Ishikawa has been cut.
Ishikawa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Byczynski is trying to maintain a safe position but Ishikawa gets an underhook and turns Byczynski into the ropes.
Ishikawa has Byczynski pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Byczynski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ishikawa wants to break free but Byczynski has control.
Byczynski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ishikawa goes for a takedown attempt but Byczynski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Byczynski connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byczynski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Byczynski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ishikawa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Byczynski.
Ishikawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Byczynski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishikawa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Byczynski.
Ishikawa is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Byczynski throws an off balance right hand
and Ishikawa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Byczynski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ishikawa.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Byczynski avoids the head kick by Ishikawa.
Byczynski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ishikawa moves out of range as Byczynski strikes.
Ishikawa shoots in for a takedown but Byczynski shows good takedown defense.
An attempted straight right counter from Byczynski misses the target.
Nataniel Byczynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Ishikawa.
A head kick from Ishikawa lands but Byczynski takes it in his stride.
Byczynski stuffs the takedown attempt from Ishikawa. Ishikawa gets slowly back to his feet.
Ishikawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ishikawa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Byczynski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ishikawa tries a head kick but it misses.
Byczynski throws a series of punches but Ishikawa moves out of range.
Ishikawa throws a fast counter high kick but Byczynski manages to duck under it in time.
Byczynski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Byczynski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ishikawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Byczynski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ishikawa. Ishikawa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Byczynski misses with a double jab
and Ishikawa counters with a nice body shot.
Ishikawa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Byczynski sprawls well initially but Ishikawa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ishikawa is looking to take a break and control but Byczynski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ishikawa trying to mount his opponent but Byczynski defends it.
Ishikawa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ishikawa throws a strike but Byczynski avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa landing with the ground and pound.
Ishikawa wants to pass the guard but Byczynski is keeping the position.
Ishikawa is fighting to break Byczynski's control of his arms but Byczynski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ishikawa stopping the sweep attempt from Byczynski.
Byczynski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ishikawa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
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.
Ishikawa tries to free his leg and advance position but Byczynski is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ishikawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Byczynski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Byczynski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ishikawa, pushing him back against the ropes.
Ishikawa can't get the takedown.
Ishikawa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Byczynski is trying to pull guard but Ishikawa turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Ishikawa goes for a takedown attempt but Byczynski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Byczynski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ishikawa drops his hands momentarily and Byczynski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ishikawa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Byczynski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Byczynski blocks a head kick by Ishikawa.
Ishikawa defending well as Byczynski loads up on a big left hand.
Ishikawa throws a big counter head kick but Byczynski avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nataniel Byczynski clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ishikawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byczynski manages to avoid it.
Byczynski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ishikawa manages to avoid it.
Ishikawa is looking for the big counter here.
Ishikawa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Byczynski tried to score with a low kick but Ishikawa checks it.
Ishikawa misses with a looping left.
Ishikawa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Byczynski can pounce on him.
Byczynski throws a hook to the side of Ishikawa's head but Ishikawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ishikawa throws a fast counter high kick but Byczynski manages to duck under it in time.
Ishikawa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Byczynski blocks a head kick by Ishikawa.
Ishikawa misses with a head kick.
Nataniel Byczynski is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishikawa shoots in and drives through. Byczynski sprawls well.
Ishikawa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Byczynski.
Byczynski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ishikawa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Byczynski's guard.
Akira Ishikawa has got the better of the ground game so far.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ishikawa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczynski is trying to keep Ishikawa in close.
Ishikawa stands and throws Byczynski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ishikawa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Byczynski gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ishikawa trying to control from half guard but Byczynski is working away.
Ishikawa is looking for a kimura but Byczynski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ishikawa to get the leverage.
Ishikawa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ishikawa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Byczynski's head.
Ishikawa wants to work for an arm triangle but Byczynski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Ishikawa tries a head kick but it misses.
Ishikawa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Byczynski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ishikawa somewhat.
Byczynski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ishikawa.
Nataniel Byczynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Ishikawa.
Byczynski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ishikawa.
A jab from Ishikawa misses.
Byczynski swinging wildly here.
Byczynski throws a low kick but Ishikawa avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa walks into a stiff left hand from Byczynski.
Ishikawa fails to land the takedown.
Byczynski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Byczynski throws a big shot that misses.
Nice cross by Byczynski.
Byczynski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Byczynski wants to slow Ishikawa down by chopping away at his legs.
Ishikawa throws a sloppy head kick and Byczynski moves out of range easily.
Ishikawa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Byczynski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ishikawa somewhat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ishikawa throws a head kick but Byczynski moves out of range.
Ishikawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ishikawa dodges the punch combination from Byczynski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Akira Ishikawa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Byczynski as Ishikawa shoots in.
Ishikawa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Byczynski pinned against the ropes. Byczynski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Byczynski tries to land a front kick but Ishikawa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Byczynski takes the fight into the clinch.
Byczynski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Byczynski swings wildly with an uppercut but Ishikawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ishikawa is trying to drag Byczynski to the mat but Byczynski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Nataniel Byczynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Ishikawa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishikawa blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Byczynski.
Ishikawa manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczynski ducks under a wild hook from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa moves away from the strike by Byczynski.
Byczynski lands an overhand right.
Byczynski throws a big shot that misses.
Byczynski misses with a hook. Ishikawa ducked under it nicely.
Ishikawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ishikawa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ishikawa advances to mount.
Byczynski working to try and regain half guard.
Ishikawa controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ishikawa lands with some strikes.
Ishikawa is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Byczynski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Byczynski is bucking up trying to escape but Ishikawa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ishikawa with a couple of short strikes.
Ishikawa is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Byczynski is surviving well by controlling Ishikawa's body position as best he can.
Ishikawa landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Byczynski is looking to escape.
Ishikawa sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ishikawa wants to control the pace but Byczynski is squirming around nicely.
Byczynski avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ishikawa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Byczynski sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ishikawa lands strikes from half guard.
Byczynski is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Ishikawa has latched onto it... Big trouble! Ishikawa pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Byczynski is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Ishikawa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akira Ishikawa!
As Akira Ishikawa got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Yoo I need sponsors thanks everyone have nice day'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mophaf Bungradidoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katuro Tisoaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tisoaka comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Festivo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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250 lbs
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184 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mophaf Bungradidoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Katuro Tisoaka!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bungradidoa darts in and clinches Tisoaka up against the ropes.
Tisoaka manages to break the clinch.
Bungradidoa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bungradidoa trying to land knees to the body.
Tisoaka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bungradidoa is keeping busy.
Bungradidoa is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tisoaka is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bungradidoa to the mat. Bungradidoa regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bungradidoa wants to sweep here but Tisoaka controlling him for the moment.
Bungradidoa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tisoaka wants to control from the top but Bungradidoa keeps moving.
Bungradidoa working a defensive guard but Tisoaka manages to pass into side control anyway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bungradidoa is looking for a sweep.
Tisoaka in the domination position with Bungradidoa hanging on.
Bungradidoa tries to bench press Tisoaka off him but Tisoaka keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tisoaka controlling the position from side mount.
Tisoaka trying to control the position but Bungradidoa is working away.
Bungradidoa is looking to regain half guard here but Tisoaka keeps moving and retains side control.
Bungradidoa is working hard here to advance position.
Tisoaka controls the position from side control.
A control attempt from Bungradidoa but he's now mounted!
Bungradidoa tries to lock up and control but Tisoaka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bungradidoa is looking to improve his position but Tisoaka isn't that keen on the idea.
Tisoaka looking to control but Bungradidoa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bungradidoa tries to improve his position but instead Tisoaka has taken his back!
Bungradidoa trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Bungradidoa is in bad spot here.
Tisoaka not allowing Bungradidoa to control his hands.
Tisoaka has the hooks in. Bungradidoa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
What can Bungradidoa do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bungradidoa is really stuck here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
I really don't envy Bungradidoa right now.
Tisoaka controls the position.
Bungradidoa wants to escape the position.
Bungradidoa just trying to survive but Tisoaka is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bungradidoa is in bad spot here.
Bungradidoa trying to control the hands but Tisoaka breaks the grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa breaks Tisoaka's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tisoaka pushes Bungradidoa off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bungradidoa tries to clinch up.
Tisoaka gets caught napping as Bungradidoa dives in and scores a takedown. Tisoaka manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tisoaka has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bungradidoa off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bungradidoa shoots and misses
and Tisoaka counters with a three punch combo that has Bungradidoa backing up. Bungradidoa nods at Tisoaka to acknowledge the strikes.
Tisoaka closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bungradidoa quickly recovers to half guard.
Tisoaka looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tisoaka prevents Bungradidoa from improving his position.
Bungradidoa is doing well to control the position and prevent Tisoaka from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katuro Tisoaka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bungradidoa tries for a takedown but Tisoaka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tisoaka steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Tisoaka gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bungradidoa is staying active underneath Tisoaka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bungradidoa is trying to get back to full guard.
Bungradidoa trying to control here.
Tisoaka perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bungradidoa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tisoaka is working away from the top position though.
Bungradidoa wants to improve his position but Tisoaka is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungradidoa controlling the position well.
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.
Bungradidoa is staying active underneath Tisoaka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Katuro Tisoaka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tisoaka trying to pass the guard but Bungradidoa defending well.
Bungradidoa tries to roll over but Tisoaka keeps him under control.
Bungradidoa is trying to maintain the position but Tisoaka is very close to passing his half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bungradidoa is looking for a sweep. Tisoaka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tisoaka seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tisoaka shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tisoaka was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tisoaka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bungradidoa keeps working.
Bungradidoa stops Tisoaka from passing to mount.
Bungradidoa wants to control but Tisoaka postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka controls the position.
Bungradidoa is trying to control Tisoaka's posture but Tisoaka avoids it.
Bungradidoa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bungradidoa is looking for a sweep. Tisoaka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bungradidoa is positioning himself well to prevent Tisoaka advancing to mount.
Bungradidoa is trying to get back to full guard.
Tisoaka performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bungradidoa is staying active underneath Tisoaka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four 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.
Tisoaka is thwarting Bungradidoa's attempts to control the position.
Bungradidoa is staying active underneath Tisoaka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bungradidoa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tisoaka postures up.
Bungradidoa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tisoaka manages to get himself to full guard.
Tisoaka wants to get back to his feet but Bungradidoa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bungradidoa throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bungradidoa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katuro Tisoaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bungradidoa shoots in looking for a takedown. Tisoaka tries to sprawl out of it but Bungradidoa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Tisoaka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tisoaka slaps away a takedown attempt from Bungradidoa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tisoaka clinches up against the ropes.
Tisoaka is trying to trip Bungradidoa. He has hold of a leg but Bungradidoa is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tisoaka persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Tisoaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bungradidoa is adopting a defensive guard.
Tisoaka advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bungradidoa trying to control but Tisoaka postures up.
Well, if Tisoaka is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tisoaka prevents Bungradidoa from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tisoaka is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bungradidoa is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bungradidoa's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bungradidoa wants to improve his position but Tisoaka is controlling well.
Bungradidoa keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bungradidoa wants to control the action here but instead Tisoaka manages to pass to full mount!
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.
Tisoaka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bungradidoa tries to lock up and control but Tisoaka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bungradidoa looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Bungradidoa just trying to survive but Tisoaka is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bungradidoa wants to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Bungradidoa tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa staying busy and making it hard for Tisoaka to control.
Tisoaka has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bungradidoa's body.
Bungradidoa just trying to survive but Tisoaka is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bungradidoa rolls, trying to escape but Tisoaka keeps control of the position.
Bungradidoa trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Good control from Tisoaka.
Bungradidoa is keeping busy.
Tisoaka gets his hands free as Bungradidoa looks to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Bungradidoa just trying to survive but Tisoaka is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bungradidoa is in bad spot here.
Our spies down at at Bonsai Club MMA inform us that Tisoaka has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tisoaka biding his time, controlling Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katuro Tisoaka really dominated that round.
That's time! Bungradidoa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bungradidoa tries for a takedown but Tisoaka circles away easily
letting Tisoaka counter with a right hand.
Tisoaka scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bungradidoa prevents Tisoaka from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Bungradidoa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bungradidoa tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bungradidoa wants to control but Tisoaka postures up.
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Tisoaka is looking to take a break and control but Bungradidoa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungradidoa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tisoaka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tisoaka wants to control but Bungradidoa is keeping him busy.
Bungradidoa tries to buck Tisoaka off but Tisoaka is having none of it.
Tisoaka trying to control the position but Bungradidoa is working away.
Bungradidoa is trying to improve his position.
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.
Bungradidoa struggling a bit here.
Bungradidoa is looking to regain half guard here but Tisoaka keeps moving and retains side control.
Bungradidoa wants to control but Tisoaka postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tisoaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bungradidoa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mophaf Bungradidoa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tisoaka clinches up against the ropes.
Bungradidoa tries to work over Tisoaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa can't find room to land a body shot as Tisoaka controls the action.
Tisoaka prevents a body shot from Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa works on Tisoaka's body with a couple of short punches.
Tisoaka is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tisoaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bungradidoa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bungradidoa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tisoaka wants to stand and escape but Bungradidoa is having none of it.
Bungradidoa landing with the ground and pound.
Bungradidoa won't allow Tisoaka to get back to his feet.
Bungradidoa controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa wants to control from the top but Tisoaka keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bungradidoa throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bungradidoa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tisoaka wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tisoaka tries to kick Bungradidoa off in order to stand up. Bungradidoa Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Bungradidoa in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bungradidoa lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Katuro Tisoaka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Tisoaka closes the distance and clinches.
Tisoaka gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bungradidoa wants to sweep here but Tisoaka controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bungradidoa is on top in guard.
Tisoaka wants to stand and escape but Bungradidoa is having none of it.
Bungradidoa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tisoaka's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bungradidoa cracks Tisoaka with a solid left hand.
Bungradidoa throwing strikes from guard but Tisoaka blocks nicely.
Tisoaka keeping moving, preventing Bungradidoa from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tisoaka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bungradidoa.
Tisoaka keeping moving, preventing Bungradidoa from controlling successfully.
Bungradidoa prevents Tisoaka from getting back to his feet.
Tisoaka has his feet on Bungradidoa's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bungradidoa with a poor takedown
and Tisoaka counters with a straight right hand.
Tisoaka rushes Bungradidoa and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Bungradidoa tries a body shot but Tisoaka blocks it.
Tisoaka trying to land knees to the body.
Tisoaka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tisoaka breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa gets tackled into the ropes by Tisoaka. Tisoaka maintains the clinch.
Bungradidoa working Tisoaka over with knees to the body.
Tisoaka is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nice body punch from Bungradidoa - that landed with a thud.
Bungradidoa missing with knees to the body.
Bungradidoa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tisoaka is defending well for now.
Bungradidoa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tisoaka is defending well for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tisoaka gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bungradidoa pulls Tisoaka in close to prevent any damage.
Bungradidoa looking for a sweep. Not yet Bungradidoa, not yet.
Bungradidoa working a defensive guard here.
Bungradidoa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bungradidoa wants to sweep here but Tisoaka controlling him for the moment.
Tisoaka trying to control but Bungradidoa is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tisoaka looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bungradidoa working a defensive guard here.
Tisoaka being controlled here momentarily.
Katuro Tisoaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mophaf Bungradidoa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bungradidoa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tisoaka is one step ahead there.
Bungradidoa pulls Tisoaka in to control the position.
Tisoaka postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tisoaka not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bungradidoa lands with a slapping head kick.
Bungradidoa misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Katuro Tisoaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tisoaka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Katuro Tisoaka!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Katuro Tisoaka!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Katuro Tisoaka!
Katuro Tisoaka wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Katuro Tisoaka thanked Mizuko for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ichi Takeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naya Shinoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinoki has chosen wadiako as his entrance music. Naya Shinoki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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138 lbs
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ichi Takeshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Naya Shinoki !
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeshi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Shinoki felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Still in half guard, Takeshi seems content to control.
Takeshi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shinoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shinoki pushes Takeshi off looking to stand but Takeshi dives back in and keeps control.
Takeshi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shinoki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takeshi.
Shinoki is trying to maintain the position but Takeshi is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinoki is trying to stand back up but Takeshi is controlling him
Shinoki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Shinoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shinoki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Takeshi controls the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shinoki is on top in guard.
Shinoki is pushing down on Takeshi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Takeshi is fighting to maintain full guard but Shinoki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shinoki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takeshi defending well though.
Takeshi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shinoki .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinoki throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Takeshi to regain full guard.
Takeshi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shinoki controls the pace.
Let's hope that Shinoki has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Takeshi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Takeshi is on top in guard.
Shinoki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi prevents Shinoki from getting back to his feet.
Shinoki pushes Takeshi off and gets back to his feet.
Shinoki keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shinoki .
Takeshi tries to counter with a takedown but Shinoki is quick to defend against it.
Takeshi slaps away a takedown attempt from Shinoki , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Takeshi shoots in and gets a takedown into Shinoki 's guard.
Shinoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Shinoki is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinoki has an active guard here but Takeshi has managed to pass into half guard.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Shinoki is defending well.
Shinoki wants to improve his position but Takeshi is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shinoki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takeshi is working away from the top position though.
Shinoki is looking to get back to full guard here but Takeshi has managed to pass to side control instead.
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 Ichi Takeshi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Takeshi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shinoki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takeshi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shinoki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Naya Shinoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shinoki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Takeshi.
Takeshi closes the distance and clinches up with Shinoki , looking for a takedown. Takeshi pushes Shinoki against the ropes but Shinoki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shinoki with the counter takedown but Takeshi avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichi Takeshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shinoki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takeshi as he avoids it easily.
Takeshi fails to land the takedown.
Shinoki feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeshi.
Takeshi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeshi tries to clinch there but Shinoki circles away.
Shinoki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Takeshi defends it well.
Shinoki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Takeshi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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.
Shinoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takeshi keeps working.
Shinoki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shinoki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Takeshi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shinoki off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinoki is in bad spot here.
Takeshi has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Shinoki ! Can he survive? No! He's out! Takeshi gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ichi Takeshi!
A very excited looking Ichi Takeshi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Naya Shinoki stepped up to the mic, saying ' Didn't go my way I will come back stronger Congrats to my opponent an best of luck in the future thanks you all for the support'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Katsuya Yasumi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Ripgut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yasumi comes into the arena with Lunchmoney Lewis-Real Thing blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ripgut's choice of entrance music: Eminence front-the who. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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33
260 lbs
22 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Katsuya Yasumi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shane Ripgut!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ripgut lands a big head kick that sends Yasumi tumbling to the mat! Ripgut takes a step backwards and waves Yasumi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Yasumi is rocked!
It looks like Katsuya Yasumi has been cut.
Ripgut connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Yasumi out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Ripgut! Shane Ripgut retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Shane Ripgut, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Katsuya Yasumi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Tokiniwa jinsei wa suimasu'.
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