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Pacio 24 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Saitou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khai Sius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saitou comes to the cage accompanied by XENO. Takeshi Saitou has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
2 - 7 - 0 |
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176 cm
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160 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeshi Saitou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Khai Sius!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saitou darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sius makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sius defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saitou.
Sius is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Saitou moves into the clinch.
Sius is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saitou clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Saitou.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saitou leaning against his opponent.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Saitou - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Saitou throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sius blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sius manages to break the clinch.
Saitou feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Saitou looking to pass the guard.
Saitou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saitou keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sius's head.
Sius has his foot on Saitou's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saitou works his way back into a safe position though.
Saitou throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sius keeping moving, preventing Saitou from controlling successfully.
Saitou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sius works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sius keeping moving, preventing Saitou from controlling successfully.
Saitou throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saitou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sius working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saitou.
Saitou with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Saitou passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Saitou working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sius is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Saitou connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sius some visible discomfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saitou looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sius is avoiding damage well.
Saitou is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sius has escaped the position, nice work there.
Saitou working the ground and pound but Sius is defending the strikes.
Saitou tries to advance position but instead Sius slips a leg back in to half guard.
Saitou thows a huge punch but Sius dodges it nicely.
Saitou not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Saitou has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sius works his way to full guard. Good work.
Saitou stopping the sweep attempt from Sius.
Sius is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saitou tries to roll over but Sius keeps him under control.
Saitou is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sius's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sius's back!
Saitou looking to break Sius's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sius remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Saitou will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Saitou is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Sius up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Saitou 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.
Saitou shoots in looking for a takedown but Sius manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saitou's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saitou shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sius as he avoids it easily.
Sius steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Saitou.
Saitou throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sius's waist but Sius gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saitou off to one side.
Sius drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Saitou defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi Saitou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saitou closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Saitou can't find room to land a body shot as Sius controls the action.
Saitou stalling the fight.
Saitou manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitou wants to clinch but Sius slips to the side
and Sius counters with a two punch combo.
Takeshi Saitou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saitou fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saitou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sius defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saitou.
Sius steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Saitou.
Khai Sius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saitou fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Saitou fails with a takedown attempt.
Sius throws a counter combo.
Saitou fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Saitou backs off Sius throws a huge counter combo but Saitou manages to avoid it all.
Saitou looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saitou gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sius counters with a series of strikes. Saitou will be more careful next time no doubt.
Saitou gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sius counters with a series of strikes. Saitou will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saitou tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sius defends well and Saitou ends up having to push Sius into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sius is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sius has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Saitou is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Saitou wants to clinch up but Sius keeps it at a distance.
Saitou sets himself, and Sius steps forward looking for the clinch! Saitou avoids it this time.
Saitou tries for a takedown but Sius circles away easily
and Sius counters with a left and a right that stings Saitou.
Saitou shoots and misses
and Sius counters with a series of strikes. Saitou will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saitou has his takedown stuffed
and Sius counters with a one-two to the body.
Sius circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sius counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sius circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sius counters with a left and a right that stings Saitou.
Saitou dives in for a single leg takedown but Sius sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sius throws a counter combo.
Saitou fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sius is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Saitou closes the distance but Sius moves to the side
and Sius counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Saitou tries to clinch up
and Sius counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saitou goes for a double leg but Sius avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sius continues to drive forward.
Sius with the counter takedown but Saitou avoids it easily.
Sius displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saitou.
Khai Sius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saitou fails with the takedown
and Sius counters with a series of strikes. Saitou will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saitou tries to clinch
and Sius counters with a two punch combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saitou is defended easily by Sius.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khai Sius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sius blocks a head kick by Saitou.
Saitou doesn't manage to clinch there - Sius circles away.
Saitou shoots in looking for a takedown. Sius tries to sprawl out of it but Saitou keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sius manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sius is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Saitou misses with a body shot.
Saitou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitou looks to clinch
and Sius counters with a series of strikes. Saitou will be more careful next time no doubt.
Saitou shoots in for a double leg but Sius sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Despite the aggression on Sius's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi Saitou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saitou with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sius counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saitou shoots in but Sius avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sius stuffs the takedown attempt from Saitou. Saitou gets slowly back to his feet.
Sius slaps away a takedown attempt from Saitou, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Saitou backs off Sius throws a huge counter combo but Saitou manages to avoid it all.
Saitou tries for a takedown but Sius circles away easily
and Sius counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Saitou doesn't manage to clinch there - Sius circles away.
Sius is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sius keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saitou fails with the takedown
and Sius counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Saitou wants to stand back up but Sius manages to pass into side control.
Saitou struggling a bit here.
Takeshi Saitou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sius decides to stand back up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saitou misses with a takedown
and Sius counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saitou keeps control of Sius as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sius breaks from the clinch.
Saitou dives in for a single leg takedown but Sius sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Saitou tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sius defends well and Saitou ends up having to push Sius into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Saitou fails with the takedown.
Saitou tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sius defends well and Saitou ends up having to push Sius into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Saitou moves in looking to clinch but Sius pushes him off.
Sius steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Saitou.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sius stuffs the takedown.
Sius changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Saitou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sius tries to counter with a clinch but Saitou shakes him off and moves away.
Saitou shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sius counters with a one-two to the body.
Saitou looks to clinch
and Sius counters with a series of strikes. Saitou will be more careful next time no doubt.
Saitou tries to clinch up but Sius circles away and keeps his distance.
Sius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saitou misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sius unleashes a big counter combination but Saitou bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Saitou fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sius steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Saitou.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khai Sius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sius 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khai Sius!
A very excited looking Khai Sius made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yunus Ebon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shin Murakami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Shin Murakami enters the cage!
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180 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
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170 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent |
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Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yunus Ebon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shin Murakami!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murakami is looking to clinch but Ebon is avoiding it.
Ebon has managed to clinch.
Murakami fails to pull guard.
Ebon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murakami is trying to push Ebon away but Ebon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ebon scores with a shot to the side of Murakami's head.
Ebon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Murakami is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yunus Ebon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shin Murakami.
Murakami tries to break the clinch but Ebon is controlling the position.
Ebon working aggressively here.
Ebon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murakami blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ebon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murakami breaks from the clinch.
Murakami has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ebon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Murakami doesn't manage to clinch there - Ebon circles away.
Murakami tries for a takedown but Ebon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yunus Ebon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ebon darts in and clinches Murakami up against the cage.
Ebon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ebon has a couple of punches blocked by Murakami.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ebon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ebon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murakami blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murakami blocking some punches.
Murakami dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Murakami is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ebon to keep the fight standing.
Ebon working aggressively here.
Ebon swings wildly with an uppercut but Murakami uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ebon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murakami wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ebon has him pressed against the cage.
Ebon swings wildly with an uppercut but Murakami uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murakami.
Ebon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murakami is working for takedown but Ebon is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right from Ebon.
Murakami tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ebon smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ebon moves into the clinch.
Murakami fails to pull guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murakami.
Murakami takes a shot to the head.
Ebon throws a punch but it's blocked by Murakami.
Ebon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murakami backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murakami is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ebon is keeping busy.
Murakami blocking some punches.
Ebon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murakami blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ebon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ebon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ebon throws a head punch that misses.
Murakami blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Murakami blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murakami jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ebon walks away with a smile on his face. Murakami gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ebon clinches with his opponent.
Ebon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murakami trying to control the position but instead, Ebon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murakami into the cage.
Murakami's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ebon working aggressively here.
Ebon misses with a punch on the inside.
Murakami lands a shoulder strike.
Ebon has a couple of punches blocked by Murakami.
Murakami goes for a takedown attempt but Ebon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ebon moves into the clinch.
Murakami blocks an uppercut.
Murakami controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ebon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ebon misses with the head strike.
Murakami tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ebon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murakami has Ebon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ebon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ebon working aggressively here.
Ebon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murakami blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ebon misses with the head strike.
Ebon has a couple of punches blocked by Murakami.
A head punch on the inside from Ebon fails to land.
Ebon misses with some punches.
Murakami blocks an uppercut.
Murakami blocking some punches.
Ebon misses with some punches.
Murakami is trying to pull guard but Ebon has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yunus Ebon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ebon clinches up against the cage.
Ebon gets through Murakami's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ebon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murakami is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ebon scores with a shot to the side of Murakami's head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ebon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ebon throws a head punch that misses.
Ebon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ebon working aggressively here.
Murakami blocks an uppercut.
Ebon lands with a short shot to the head.
Murakami blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebon prevents Murakami from breaking the clinch.
Murakami is looking to break free of the clinch but Ebon has double underhooks.
Murakami blocking some punches.
Ebon lands an uppercut.
Murakami tries to pull guard but Ebon won't allow it.
Murakami blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murakami trying to control the position but instead, Ebon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murakami into the cage.
Ebon working aggressively here.
Murakami blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murakami tries for a takedown but Ebon manages to get underhooks.
Ebon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Ebon.
Murakami is trying to break the clinch but Ebon has him pressed against the cage.
Murakami escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yunus Ebon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ebon moves into the clinch.
Ebon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ebon throws a head punch that misses.
Murakami breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murakami is looking to slow Ebon down with leg kicks.
Ebon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murakami, pushing him back against the cage.
Murakami is trying to pull guard but Ebon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yunus Ebon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shin Murakami.
Ebon lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murakami manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murakami looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ebon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ebon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Murakami dodges the ground and pound from Ebon.
Ebon landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ebon scoring with punches from side control.
Ebon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murakami on the ground.
Ebon throwing strikes but Murakami manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Murakami misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ebon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murakami can do to turn this around?
Murakami decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Murakami tries to keep at a distance but Ebon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ebon has a couple of punches blocked by Murakami.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murakami goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ebon prevents it.
Murakami blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murakami breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murakami changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ebon tries to avoid it but Murakami manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ebon to the ground. Ebon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murakami tries to keep at a distance but Ebon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ebon lands a nice uppercut.
Ebon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ebon misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ebon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Ebon.
Ebon throws a punch but it's blocked by Murakami.
Ebon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ebon working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ebon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ebon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ebon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ebon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murakami breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ebon clinches.
Ebon throws a head punch that misses.
Murakami blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murakami blocks an uppercut.
Ebon lands a hook that snaps the head of Murakami backwards.
Yunus Ebon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ebon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ebon throws a head punch that misses.
Ebon swings wildly with an uppercut but Murakami uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murakami stalling in the clinch.
Ebon working aggressively here.
Murakami stalling in the clinch but Ebon improves position.
Murakami jumps guard but Ebon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yunus Ebon dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Murakami chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ebon moves into the clinch.
Ebon lands with a left to the head.
Murakami is trying to pull guard but Ebon has him pressed against the cage.
Murakami controlling the action here for a moment.
Ebon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ebon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ebon lands with a short shot to the head.
Murakami has had enough of the clinch but Ebon keeps him there for the moment.
Ebon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murakamis head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murakami is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ebon to keep the fight standing.
Ebon working aggressively here.
Murakami manages to pull guard.
Ebon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ebon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murakami wants to sweep here but Ebon controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murakami avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ebon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ebon connects with a couple of short punches.
Ebon throws a big right hand that misses.
Ebon distracts Murakami with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ebon throws a strike but Murakami rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Murakami trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murakami takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murakami slips nicely into half guard.
Murakami wants to take a breather but Ebon is having none of it.
Murakami uses his free foot to push down on Ebon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ebon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murakami thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
You get the feeling that Ebon really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Murakami controlling the pace for now.
Ebon is squirming around, avoiding Murakami's attempts to control the action.
Murakami working for a submission but Ebon is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murakami trying to control but Ebon is having none of it.
Murakami throws a sloppy strike and Ebon uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Ebon has ended up in Murakami's guard.
Ebon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Murakami's head.
Ebon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murakami manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ebon manages to get himself to full guard.
Ebon keeping moving, preventing Murakami from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ebon has his feet on Murakami's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ebon clinches.
Ebon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ebon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ebon misses with some punches.
Murakami gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ebon keeping moving, preventing Murakami from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yunus Ebon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ebon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yunus Ebon!
A very excited looking Yunus Ebon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Meguru Takayanagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Callum Welsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Meguru Takayanagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Callum Welsh!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Welsh scores with a spinning back kick!
Welsh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takayanagi.
Welsh lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Takayanagi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Welsh.
Welsh lands a leg kick that knocks Takayanagi off balance momentarily.
Welsh lands with a nice body punch.
Takayanagi has a takedown stuffed.
Welsh tries a quick counter leg kick but Takayanagi is wise to it.
A good leg kick by Takayanagi.
Takayanagi misses with a wild body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Takayanagi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Welsh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Welsh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Takayanagi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takayanagi.
Welsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takayanagi.
Takayanagi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crunch! Takayanagi slams his shin into Welsh's torso.
Welsh takes a swing at Takayanagi's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takayanagi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takayanagi feinted with a counter takedown.
Takayanagi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Welsh's guard.
Welsh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takayanagi 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.
Takayanagi won't allow Welsh to sweep him here.
Takayanagi trying to control but Welsh is working from the bottom.
Welsh 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.
Welsh striking off his back but it's not causing Takayanagi any problems.
Takayanagi looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welsh is trying to control the position but Takayanagi postures up.
Takayanagi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Welsh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takayanagi can pounce on him.
Takayanagi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takayanagi throws a right and a left that Welsh avoids nicely.
Takayanagi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Welsh counters with a good low kick that Takayanagi was not able to check.
Takayanagi motions for Welsh to come forward. Takayanagi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takayanagi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Takayanagi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Welsh.
Welsh looks to land a body kick but Takayanagi moved away.
Takayanagi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Welsh just manages to avoid it.
Takayanagi jabs at Welsh's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takayanagi looks to throw a body kick
and Welsh counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Welsh.
Welsh has Takayanagi pushed against the cage.
Welsh has a couple of punches blocked by Takayanagi.
Welsh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Takayanagi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Welsh breaks from the clinch.
Welsh moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Welsh wants to clinch up but Takayanagi keeps it at a distance.
Takayanagi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Welsh tries to score with a low kick but Takayanagi moves his leg out of the way.
Takayanagi tries to land a body kick
and Welsh counters with a left and a right that stings Takayanagi.
Welsh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Welsh delivers a nice body kick.
Takayanagi throws out a leg kick but Welsh moves out of range and Takayanagi only half commits.
Takayanagi tries to bum rush Welsh with a series of wild strikes but Welsh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takayanagi throws a looping overhand right but Welsh ducks down to avoid it.
Takayanagi swats away the attempt to clinch by Welsh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Takayanagi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Welsh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Welsh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Takayanagi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Welsh manages to avoid it.
Takayanagi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Welsh!
Takayanagi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Takayanagi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Takayanagi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Welsh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meguru Takayanagi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Takayanagi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Welsh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meguru Takayanagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Welsh tries to close the distance and clinch but Takayanagi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takayanagi fails with a takedown attempt.
Takayanagi throws a hook to the side of Welsh's head but Welsh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Welsh explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Welsh lands a jab to the nose.
Welsh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takayanagi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Welsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takayanagi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Welsh counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Takayanagi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meguru Takayanagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takayanagi thows a leg kick but Welsh checks it
and Welsh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welsh throws a leg kick which misses Takayanagi's front leg but catches the back leg as Takayanagi tries to avoid it.
Welsh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Takayanagi.
Welsh tries to clinch but Takayanagi is having none of it.
Welsh gets caught napping as Takayanagi dives in and scores a takedown. Welsh manages to retain guard.
Takayanagi pushes down on Welsh's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Takayanagi is thwarting Welsh's attempts to control the position.
Welsh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takayanagi slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welsh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Meguru Takayanagi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takayanagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Welsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takayanagi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Takayanagi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Takayanagi is looking to advance position but Welsh has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Welsh looking to control but Takayanagi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Welsh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Takayanagi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takayanagi regains half guard.
Takayanagi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takayanagi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Takayanagi trying to control but Welsh postures up.
Welsh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takayanagi keeps working.
Takayanagi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Welsh pulls his head out easily.
Takayanagi actively working from the bottom here.
Takayanagi is looking to control Welsh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takayanagi avoid being mounted?
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.
Welsh trying to pass the guard but Takayanagi defending well.
Welsh is trying to control the action in half guard but Takayanagi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Takayanagi trying to control but Welsh postures up.
Takayanagi is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Welsh is tapping! Great win for Takayanagi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Meguru Takayanagi!
Meguru Takayanagi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Destin Craven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Holm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
170 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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27
166 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Destin Craven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Holm!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holm throws a solid leg kick but Craven takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Holm.
Craven changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Holm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Craven gets a clinch.
Holm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Craven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Craven throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Holm takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Holm avoids a kick to the body.
Holm misses with the combination.
Craven instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holm tries to break the clinch but Craven is controlling the position.
Holm tries to stall but Craven uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Craven's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Craven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craven scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Craven tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Holm tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Craven wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Holm is trying to get back to his feet.
Holm tries to bench press Craven off him but Craven keeps the position.
The ground and pound from Craven seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Holm is trying to improve his position.
Craven tries for a kimura but Holm is defending well.
Craven throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craven slows the pace down.
Holm prevents Craven from moving into mount.
Craven cracks Holm with a big right hand but Holm just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Holm is looking for a sweep.
Holm managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Craven.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holm manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Craven keeping hold of Holm's head, controlling as best he can.
Craven throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Craven slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Craven looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Craven continues to stall.
Holm trying to control but Craven is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craven 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.
Holm throws a big elbow that misses.
Craven wants to sweep but no luck.
Holm trying to control the position from guard on top but Craven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Craven wants to sweep here but Holm controlling him for the moment.
Craven pulls Holm in close to his closed guard and prevents Holm from doing any damage or advancing position.
Craven bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Holm's guard.
Craven has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Craven has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Holm is proving hard to escape from.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Craven accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Craven wants to control from the top but Holm keeps moving.
Holm working for a triangle but Craven defends it easily.
Craven preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Destin Craven dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Holm swinging wildly here.
Holm avoids the body shot from Craven.
Holm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Craven.
Craven rushes Holm and presses him up against the cage.
Craven trying to land knees to the body.
Holm being controlled against the cage.
Holm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Destin Craven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holm lands an overhand right.
Some bone on bone action there as Craven checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Craven drops down looking for a counter takedown but Holm sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holm throws a body punch but Craven moves out of range.
Holm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Craven drops down looking for a counter takedown but Holm sprawls and moves away.
Holm tries to work over Craven's front leg with a kick but Craven checks it.
Craven closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Holm is trying to break the clinch but Craven has him pressed against the cage.
Holm blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craven lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holm or not.
A shot in the inside from Craven.
Holm working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Craven.
Holm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holm has had enough of the clinch but Craven keeps him there for the moment.
Craven tries a knee to the head but Holm blocks it.
Craven keeps control of Holm as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Craven is working Holm over against the cage.
Craven taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Craven gets control of Holm's arms and successfully pulls guard. Craven will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Craven seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Craven tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holm postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Craven is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Holm, into his guard.
Craven 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.
Craven advances position into side control!
Craven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holm can do to turn this around?
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Craven in side control, throwing shots but Holm defends.
Holm is looking for a sweep.
Holm 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.
Craven has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Holm!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holm blocking the ground and pound.
Destin Craven overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Craven working for a guillotine from mount but Holm is in no mood to give up.
Holm's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Holm is desperately trying to improve his position but Craven has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craven thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Craven looking to ground and pound but Holm is blocking nicely.
Craven with a couple of short strikes.
Craven misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Craven connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Craven sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Holm keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Craven looking to ground and pound but Holm is blocking nicely.
Holm is in all sorts of trouble here.
Holm wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Craven.
Craven looking to secure an arm triangle but Holm defends it well.
Holm can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craven content just to control the position here.
Craven has hold of Holm's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Holm manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Holm is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Holm really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Craven sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Craven looking to finish with strikes here!
Craven controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Destin Craven dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Good work by Craven as he checks the leg kick.
Holm throws a nice looking combination but Craven bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Craven shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holm as he avoids it easily.
Craven walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good standup being displayed there by Holm as he connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Craven.
Holm is looking to score with low kicks.
Craven walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Holm checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A punch combination from Holm misses.
Holm throws a series of punches but Craven moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craven gets a clinch.
Craven lands a nice elbow.
Holm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Craven's elbow.
Craven pulls guard successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Craven keeping moving, preventing Holm from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holm works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Craven works his way to full guard. Good work.
Craven seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Craven is on top in guard.
Holm preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Craven tries to free his leg and advance position but Holm is retaining full guard.
Craven postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Holm is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Craven, into his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holm won't allow Craven to sweep him here.
Craven wants to get back to his feet but Holm is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Craven looking for a sweep. Not yet Craven, not yet.
Holm postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Craven is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Holm, into his guard.
Holm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Craven trying to control but Holm is working from the bottom.
Craven sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craven trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Holm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Craven is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Destin Craven is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Craven seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Holm for as long as he can get away with.
Holm looking for a guillotine here but Craven defends easily.
Holm is looking for a triangle but Craven pushes his legs off easily.
Mark Holm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Craven 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Craven shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Holm's guard.
Holm wants to control but Craven passes easily into half guard.
Craven is controlling the pace.
Holm wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Craven with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Holm is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Destin Craven showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Craven, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Destin Craven!
Destin Craven bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fiji Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Theron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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26
154 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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165 lbs
8 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fiji Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Theron!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theron misses with a jab to the body
and Nakamura counters with a nice body kick.
Nakamura tries to land a body kick
and Theron counters with a takedown into side control.
Theron controlling the position from side mount.
Nakamura is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Nakamura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theron connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nakamura some visible discomfort.
Theron landing strikes.
Theron lands some shots froms side control.
Theron landing strikes.
Nakamura is looking to regain half guard here but Theron keeps moving and retains side control.
Theron landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theron is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Nakamura is looking for a sweep.
Nakamura is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nakamura is trying to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Theron's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
A lull in the action here as Theron stalls from top position.
Theron working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nakamura is rocked!
Theron advances nicely into full mount.
Theron is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nakamura to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nakamura shrugs it off.
Nakamura is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theron controlling the pace for now.
Theron looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Nakamura covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Theron!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Rekis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zenone Impallomeni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rekis comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Thunderstruck. John Rekis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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33
210 lbs
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205 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rekis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zenone Impallomeni!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rekis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Impallomeni.
Impallomeni scores with a jab.
Rekis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rekis working the ground and pound from side control.
Rekis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Impallomeni has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rekis but great work by Impallomeni.
Impallomeni is trying to ground and pound but Rekis uses the momentary lack of control by Impallomeni to regain half guard.
Impallomeni scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Impallomeni throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Impallomeni with the ground and pound but Rekis uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Impallomeni lands a couple of elbows.
Rekis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Impallomeni throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Impallomeni stands and throws Rekis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rekis on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Impallomeni is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rekis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rekis tries to bench press Impallomeni off him but Impallomeni keeps the position.
Rekis can't do much from the bottom here.
Rekis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Impallomeni off and has taken his back!
Rekis is trying to stick to Impallomeni's back but Impallomeni is turning into Rekis. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rekis's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Impallomeni.
Impallomeni in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Impallomeni throws a strike but Rekis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rekis stopping the sweep attempt from Impallomeni.
Rekis advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rekis throws a strike aimed at the side of Impallomeni's head but Impallomeni avoids it well.
Impallomeni tries to buck Rekis off but Rekis is having none of it.
Impallomeni keeps trying to improve his position.
Rekis landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Impallomeni is trying to get back to half guard.
Impallomeni is still trying to improve position.
Rekis tries to score with some ground and pound. Impallomeni controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rekis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Impallomeni keeps working.
Rekis landing a few strikes.
Impallomeni regains half guard.
Impallomeni wants to control but Rekis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rekis lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Rekis there.
Impallomeni is looking to control Rekis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Impallomeni avoid being mounted?
Rekis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Impallomeni does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rekis working the head and body with strikes.
Rekis lands strikes from half guard.
Impallomeni tries to roll over but Rekis keeps him under control.
Rekis working over Impallomeni with some ground and pound. Impallomeni looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Impallomeni is rocked!
Rekis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Impallomeni is still in real trouble! Can Rekis finish him?
Impallomeni is looking for a sweep. Rekis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Impallomeni trying to control but Rekis postures up.
Impallomeni seems to have recovered his senses.
Impallomeni on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rekis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Impallomeni is just riding it out for now. Rekis eventually gives up the hold.
Rekis lands a big elbow - Impallomeni is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Rekis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Rekis!
John Rekis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Te Rauparaha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Sigit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sigit has chosen Gie as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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33
143 lbs
21 - 9 - 0 |
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30
146 lbs
19 - 11 - 2 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Te Rauparaha!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, The Sigit!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sigit with a poor takedown
and Rauparaha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rauparaha on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sigit swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rauparaha counters with a nice uppercut.
Sigit gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rauparaha counters with a straight right hand.
Sigit feints and as Rauparaha raises his hands in defense, Sigit changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sigit prevents Rauparaha from getting back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sigit working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Sigit stands up over Rauparaha, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rauparaha is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sigit is controlling him.
Sigit scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sigit trying to control the position from guard on top but Rauparaha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rauparaha wants to stand and escape but Sigit is having none of it.
Sigit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rauparaha keeping full guard, as Sigit tries to pass.
Rauparaha wants to stand but Sigit is controlling the position.
Sigit is pushing down on Rauparaha's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rauparaha is fighting to maintain full guard but Sigit has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sigit prevents Rauparaha from standing back up.
Sigit is looking for a kimura but Rauparaha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sigit to get the leverage.
Rauparaha is trying to stand back up but Sigit is controlling him
Sigit is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sigit sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rauparaha defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rauparaha wants to get back to his feet.
Sigit wants to pass to mount but Rauparaha is defending the position.
Sigit is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rauparaha looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sigit slips a nice elbow through Rauparaha's hands, connecting with Rauparaha's forehead.
Sigit is working for a kimura but Rauparaha is defending it quite comfortably.
Sigit trying to control the action but Rauparaha is working from the bottom.
Rauparaha wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigit moves into full mount! Rauparaha won't be happy about that!
Sigit wants to control the pace but Rauparaha is squirming around nicely.
Rauparaha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sigit on the ground.
Rauparaha takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rauparaha tries to buck Sigit off but he can't manage it.
Sigit breaks from Rauparaha's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sigit putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sigit working Rauparaha over with strikes here.
Rauparaha is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Sigit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sigit looking for a guillotine from mount but Rauparaha is having none of it.
Sigit postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rauparaha looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sigit controlling from the full mount.
Rauparaha is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Sigit working the ground and pound effectively.
Sigit breaks from Rauparaha's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sigit has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rauparaha's face.
Rauparaha somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Sigit fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rauparaha to the ground. Sigit is now in Rauparaha's guard.
Sigit trying to control the position from guard on top but Rauparaha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Sigit dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sigit throws an off balance right hand
and Rauparaha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sigit moves in looking to clinch but Rauparaha pushes him off.
Rauparaha defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sigit.
Sigit fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rauparaha to the ground. Sigit is now in Rauparaha's guard.
Sigit prevents Rauparaha from getting back to his feet.
Rauparaha keeping full guard, as Sigit tries to pass.
Sigit is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigit is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rauparaha is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rauparaha has escaped and now he's on top!
Sigit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rauparaha stands up and waves to Sigit to follow him.
Sigit fails with the takedown.
Rauparaha wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sigit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rauparaha tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sigit manages to circle out of the way.
Te Rauparaha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Sigit.
Sigit shoots and misses
and Rauparaha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sigit shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sigit keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sigit lands a nice short elbow.
Sigit is looking for a kimura here.
Sigit seems to be looking for submissions.
Rauparaha wants to get back to his feet.
Sigit seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Rauparaha is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). The Sigit!
The Sigit is the new bantamweight champion!
The Sigit was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Guywaun Lopez Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Kruiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruiz has chosen ZARILA KANDZE as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Guywaun Lopez Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Kruiz!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruiz moves out of range as Lopez Lopez throws a body kick.
Kruiz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Kruiz tries to counter it with a takedown but Lopez Lopez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lopez Lopez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kruiz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kruiz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lopez Lopez keeps working.
Lopez Lopez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kruiz is looking for a kimura here.
Kruiz is looking for a kimura here.
Lopez Lopez is refusing to be controlled, as Kruiz sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez Lopez wants to get back to his feet.
Kruiz wants to stand up but Lopez Lopez has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez Lopez is looking to escape.
Kruiz is trying to control the action in half guard but Lopez Lopez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kruiz trying to control the pace.
Kruiz is working for a kimura but Lopez Lopez is defending it quite comfortably.
Lopez Lopez tries to kick Kruiz off but Kruiz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kruiz tries to pass to full mount but Lopez Lopez defends it.
Lopez Lopez is not content to let Kruiz control the position.
Lopez Lopez wants to get back to his feet.
Kruiz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lopez Lopez sees it coming and defends easily.
Kruiz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruiz tries to control but Lopez Lopez wriggling away.
Kruiz looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lopez Lopez really wants to buck Kruiz off and get back to his feet.
Kruiz gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Lopez Lopez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lopez Lopez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruiz with the counter takedown but Lopez Lopez avoids it easily.
Kruiz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lopez Lopez.
Kruiz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kruiz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lopez Lopez.
Kruiz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez Lopez works Kruiz's body with a nice hook.
Lopez Lopez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruiz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruiz is looking for the big counter here.
Lopez Lopez misses with an uppercut.
And Kruiz tries to counter it with a takedown but Lopez Lopez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lopez Lopez throws a lazy body kick
and Kruiz counters with a takedown into side control.
Kruiz is looking to take a break and control but Lopez Lopez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kruiz works to advance to full mount. Lopez Lopez defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kruiz won't let Lopez Lopez get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruiz is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Lopez Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruiz moves away.
Lopez Lopez misses with a hook. Kruiz ducked under it nicely.
Kruiz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lopez Lopez momentarily.
Lopez Lopez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kruiz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez Lopez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kruiz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lopez Lopez's guard.
Kruiz tries to free his leg and advance position but Lopez Lopez is retaining full guard.
Lopez Lopez wants to stand up but Kruiz is controlling him.
Lopez Lopez keeping moving, preventing Kruiz from controlling successfully.
Kruiz content to stall in guard here.
Kruiz stops Lopez Lopez from standing up.
Lopez Lopez kicks Kruiz off and gets to his feet.
Lopez Lopez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruiz rushes Lopez Lopez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kruiz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lopez Lopez is breathing heavily.
Lopez Lopez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kruiz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kruiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Kruiz dominated that round.
That's time! Lopez Lopez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lopez Lopez throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Kruiz to counter with a crisp jab.
Lopez Lopez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And Kruiz tries to counter it with a takedown but Lopez Lopez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lopez Lopez throws a hook but Kruiz avoids it easily.
Kruiz lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Lopez Lopez sprawling to the canvas. Kruiz follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Lopez Lopez hang on?
Lopez Lopez is rocked!
Kruiz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lopez Lopez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kruiz.
Oh Lopez Lopez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruiz escapes and gets back to his feet.
Lopez Lopez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lopez Lopez seems to have got his legs back now.
Tom Kruiz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lopez Lopez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kruiz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lopez Lopez wants to get back to his feet.
Kruiz is pressing down on Lopez Lopez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lopez Lopez is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruiz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tom Kruiz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kruiz wants to work for an arm triangle but Lopez Lopez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kruiz gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Kruiz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lopez Lopez misses with a looping right.
Kruiz with the counter takedown but Lopez Lopez avoids it easily.
Lopez Lopez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kruiz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lopez Lopez!
A lull in the action here.
Kruiz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lopez Lopez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruiz tries to advance to mount but Lopez Lopez denies him.
Kruiz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lopez Lopez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kruiz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lopez Lopez prevents Kruiz from moving into mount.
Kruiz tries to score with some ground and pound. Lopez Lopez controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kruiz decides to stand back up.
Guywaun Lopez Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez Lopez misses with a straight left.
Lopez Lopez takes a swing at Kruiz's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Lopez Lopez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kruiz feints the counter takedown.
A nice combination there by Kruiz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez Lopez throws a body kick that misses.
Lopez Lopez scores with a nice head shot.
A lazy body kick from Lopez Lopez
so Kruiz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kruiz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lopez Lopez wants to stand up but Kruiz is controlling him.
Kruiz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kruiz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kruiz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kruiz advances position into side control!
Kruiz wants to control but Lopez Lopez is keeping him busy.
Lopez Lopez is trying to buck Kruiz off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruiz tries for a kimura but Lopez Lopez is defending well.
Kruiz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kruiz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lopez Lopez keeps working.
Lopez Lopez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kruiz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Kruiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lopez Lopez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lopez Lopez lands a really nice looking cross but Kruiz seems unphased.
Lopez Lopez throws a body punch but Kruiz moves out of range.
Kruiz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruiz misses the target.
Kruiz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruiz feints the counter takedown.
Lopez Lopez lands a big head kick that sends Kruiz tumbling to the mat! Lopez Lopez takes a step backwards and waves Kruiz back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kruiz is rocked!
It looks like Tom Kruiz has been cut.
Lopez Lopez misses with an uppercut
and Kruiz counters with a shoot takedown. Lopez Lopez fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez Lopez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lopez Lopez is looking to land body kicks.
Kruiz is looking for the big counter here.
Lopez Lopez looks to throw a body kick
and Kruiz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kruiz.
Lopez Lopez keeping moving, preventing Kruiz from controlling successfully.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kruiz stops Lopez Lopez from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kruiz trying to control but Lopez Lopez is working from the bottom.
Kruiz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lopez Lopez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruiz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kruiz wants to control from the top but Lopez Lopez keeps moving.
Kruiz won't allow Lopez Lopez to get back to his feet.
Lopez Lopez keeping moving, preventing Kruiz from controlling successfully.
Kruiz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lopez Lopez is keeping the position for now.
Lopez Lopez wants to stand and escape but Kruiz is having none of it.
Kruiz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kruiz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lopez Lopez is keeping the position for now.
Kruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guywaun Lopez Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kruiz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tom Kruiz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lopez Lopez manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Kruiz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lopez Lopez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lopez Lopez.
Kruiz blocking some punches.
Lopez Lopez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lopez Lopez throws a lazy body kick
and Kruiz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lopez Lopez won't be happy with that.
Lopez Lopez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kruiz moves into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruiz controlling his opponent.
Kruiz is continuing to stall.
Lopez Lopez tries to buck Kruiz off but he can't manage it.
Kruiz controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez Lopez wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kruiz gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Kruiz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lopez Lopez misses with a body kick.
Lopez Lopez misses with a body shot.
Kruiz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lopez Lopez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kruiz.
Kruiz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kruiz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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 Guywaun Lopez Lopez.
I think Kruiz 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Kruiz!
Tom Kruiz gave a mention to Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Loves To Spooge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathias Vini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spooge's entrance music is Litte Things - One Direction. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Loves To Spooge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mathias Vini!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spooge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vini closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Loves To Spooge has been cut.
Vini connects with an inside leg kick.
Vini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spooge is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Spooge misses
and Vini counters with a straight right hand.
Spooge tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Spooge coming out on top.
Spooge jabs Vini right on the nose. Vini blinks but takes it well.
Vini moves out of range of the body kick.
Spooge lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vini closes the distance and pushes Spooge back into the cage.
Spooge keeps control of Vini as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
I was talking to Spooge's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Spooge looking to throw knees to the head but Vini is blocking nicely.
Spooge tries to land knees in the clinch but Vini avoids the damage to the body.
Vini tries to pull guard but Spooge holds him up against the cage and eventually Vini drops back down to his feet.
Spooge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Spooge fails to land.
Vini has had enough of the clinch but Spooge keeps him there for the moment.
Spooge tries a body shot but Vini blocks it.
Spooge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vini manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Vini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spooge misses with the body kick
and Vini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Vini.
Vini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spooge connects with an inside leg kick.
Spooge has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vini.
Spooge scores with a spinning back kick!
Vini tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It appears Spooge was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nice body kick from Spooge.
Loves To Spooge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spooge thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vini if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spooge lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vini slips a jab from Spooge.
As Spooge backs off Vini throws a huge counter combo but Spooge manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vini closes the distance and clinches.
Spooge throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vini blocks it with crossed arms.
Vini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vini goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vini scores with a leg kick.
Spooge darts in trying to clinch
and Vini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vini throws a series of strikes that have Spooge backpedaling.
Vini is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spooge scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vini tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spooge sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vini somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spooge throws a leg kick but Vini checks it.
Vini is looking for the big counter here.
Spooge throws a leg kick which misses Vini's front leg but catches the back leg as Vini tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Vini.
Vini fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spooge lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Spooge lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Mathias Vini has been cut.
A head kick misses from Vini.
Vini misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vini shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spooge defends it nicely.
Loves To Spooge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathias Vini.
Nice body kick from Spooge.
Vini has a takedown stuffed.
Spooge throwing a counter right hand but Vini manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vini scores with a nice strike.
Vini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spooge.
Vini is looking to clinch but Spooge is avoiding it.
Spooge scores with a head kick. Vini tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spooge connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vini tries to land a front kick but Spooge steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vini looks to score with a jab to the body but Spooge is just out of range.
Vini takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spooge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vini has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Spooge.
Vini tries for a takedown but Spooge sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Spooge finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vini looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vini's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spooge connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vini scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Spooge.
Crunch! Spooge slams his shin into Vini's torso.
Spooge avoids a punch combination nicely.
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 Loves To Spooge will probably get the nod.
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.
Vini on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spooge.
Spooge finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Loves To Spooge is winning the standup battle so far.
Spooge scores with a kick to the body.
Vini fails with a takedown attempt.
Spooge lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spooge looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vini throws a body kick that misses.
Vini tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spooge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spooge thinks about countering with a body kick.
Spooge darts in and clinches Vini up against the cage.
Spooge lands a big knee! That's hurt Vini! Oh, he's all over the place! Spooge lands another knee that sends Vini to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Loves To Spooge!
After the fight, Loves To Spooge was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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