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Rise of Cleric IV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pinkynho Romeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alessandro Spedicato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alessandro Spedicato struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Pinkynho Romeiro has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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130 lbs
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145 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Dangerous knees
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pinkynho Romeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alessandro Spedicato!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spedicato tries to close the distance and clinch up but Romeiro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Romeiro fails with the takedown.
Romeiro feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Spedicato sprawling to the canvas! Spedicato rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Romeiro finish him?!
Spedicato is rocked!
Romeiro lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pinkynho Romeiro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Volg Zangief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edoardo Bertolone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bertolone is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Fight song - Marylin Manson. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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138 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexander Volg Zangief!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Edoardo Bertolone!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bertolone stuffs the takedown attempt from Zangief. Zangief gets slowly back to his feet.
Bertolone tries a head kick but it misses.
Zangief swats away the attempt to clinch by Bertolone.
Zangief moves out of range of the body kick from Bertolone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bertolone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zangief is defended easily by Bertolone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertolone scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bertolone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bertolone throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zangief blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zangief is defended easily by Bertolone.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Volg Zangief. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bertolone tries to land a front kick but Zangief steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Edoardo Bertolone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zangief fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zangief looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bertolone is fending him off so far but Zangief persists. Nope, Bertolone circles away and we're back to standing.
Zangief fails to land the takedown.
Zangief keeps the fight on the outside.
Zangief tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bertolone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zangief somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zangief keeps the fight on the outside.
Zangief shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bertolone defends it nicely.
Zangief shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bertolone as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edoardo Bertolone dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zangief shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bertolone as he avoids it easily.
Zangief fails to land the takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bertolone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zangief uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bertolone.
Bertolone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zangief fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bertolone avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Volg Zangief. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zangief misses with a takedown attempt - Bertolone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bertolone misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bertolone throws a head kick that misses.
Edoardo Bertolone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zangief looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bertolone is fending him off so far but Zangief persists. Nope, Bertolone circles away and we're back to standing.
Zangief misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bertolone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bertolone connects with a high kick.
Bertolone misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Bertolone.
Bertolone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bertolone scores with a head kick.
Zangief blocks a head kick by Bertolone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bertolone scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bertolone doesn't manage to clinch there - Zangief circles away.
Zangief dives in and grabs Bertolone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bertolone pushes down on Zangief's head and hops out.
Zangief shoots in looking for a takedown. Bertolone tries to sprawl out of it but Zangief keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bertolone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zangief shoots for a takedown but Bertolone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edoardo Bertolone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bertolone throws a head kick that misses.
Bertolone wants to clinch.
Bertolone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zangief shoots in for a double leg but Bertolone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zangief shoots for a takedown but Bertolone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zangief throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bertolone's waist but Bertolone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zangief off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Volg Zangief. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bertolone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zangief.
Bertolone tries to clinch but Zangief is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bertolone misses with the combination.
Zangief looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bertolone stuffs the takedown attempt from Zangief. Zangief gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bertolone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bertolone throws a sloppy head kick and Zangief moves out of range easily.
Bertolone tries to clinch there but Zangief circles away.
Zangief shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bertolone defends it nicely.
Zangief throws a combination that misses
and Bertolone counters with a big head kick but Zangief shrugs it off.
Edoardo Bertolone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bertolone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zangief.
Bertolone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bertolone wants to clinch up but Zangief keeps it at a distance.
Zangief fails with the takedown
and Bertolone counters with a head kick. That will keep Zangief thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Alexander Volg Zangief has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zangief misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edoardo Bertolone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bertolone has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edoardo Bertolone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nobuhiko Takada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boy Blubber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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230 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nobuhiko Takada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Boy Blubber!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takada looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Blubber looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Takada scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Takada has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Takada scoring with some ground and pound.
Takada scoring with punches to the head and body.
Takada scoring with punches to the head and body.
Takada lands a couple of digs.
Takada working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blubber's head.
Blubber is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takada preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Takada's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Takada lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Takada lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Blubber is still in real trouble! Can Takada finish him?
Takada is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Takada chips away with some ground and pound.
Takada with a nice head shot there.
Takada postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Takada is in close to Blubber's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Takada lands a couple of digs.
Takada landing with the ground and pound.
Takada distracts Blubber with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Takada connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takada makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Takada connects with a couple of short punches.
Takada drops back looking for a leg! Blubber is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blubber manages to kick Takada off! Takada jumps back into Blubber's guard.
Takada working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blubber's head.
Takada is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Blubber seems to have recovered his senses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Takada's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Takada connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Takada's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Takada postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Takada landing with the ground and pound.
Takada postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Takada is in close to Blubber's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Takada lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Takada's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takada connects with a couple of short punches.
Takada postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Takada postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Takada makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Takada lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Takada lands a couple of elbows.
Takada chips away with some ground and pound.
Takada scoring with some ground and pound.
Takada content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Blubber looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Takada is in close to Blubber's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Takada is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Takada working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takada cracks Blubber with a solid left hand.
Takada works over Blubber with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blubber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Takada drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takada stands up over Blubber, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Takada distracts Blubber with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Takada lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Blubber wants to sweep here but Takada controlling him for the moment.
Takada working some strikes from top position.
Takada landing with the ground and pound.
Blubber looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Takada scoring with punches to the head and body.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Takada decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Blubber has hold of Takada's hands but Takada slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Takada working Blubber over with strikes.
Takada looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blubber with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Blubber taking some punishment here, with Takada in his half guard.
Takada working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Takada is trying to work for a kimura but Blubber is defending well.
Blubber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takada working Blubber over with strikes.
Takada working Blubber over with strikes.
Takada is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Takada lands with a punch from half guard.
Blubber on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Takada seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Takada working Blubber over with strikes.
Blubber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takada looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blubber with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takada lands with a punch from half guard.
Takada seems to be looking for submissions.
Takada lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobuhiko Takada 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.
Takada shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Blubber's guard.
Takada stands up over Blubber, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Takada stopping the sweep attempt from Blubber.
Takada working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Blubber has momentary wrist control but Takada slips an elbow through the middle.
Takada preventing the sweep.
Takada keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blubber's head.
Takada scoring with punches to the head and body.
Takada cracks Blubber with a solid left hand.
Takada works over Blubber with some ground and pound from guard.
Takada stopping the sweep attempt from Blubber.
Takada lands a couple of digs.
Takada connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blubber has momentary wrist control but Takada slips an elbow through the middle.
Takada makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nobuhiko Takada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takada chips away with some ground and pound.
Takada with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Takada distracts Blubber with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blubber is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Takada working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blubber's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Takada's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blubber is looking for a triangle but Takada pushes his legs off easily.
Takada working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blubber's head.
Blubber has momentary wrist control but Takada slips an elbow through the middle.
Takada working some strikes from top position.
Takada is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Takada scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Takada postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Takada distracts Blubber with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Takada is working Blubber over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takada working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Takada working some strikes from top position.
Takada is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Blubber wants to sweep here but Takada controlling him for the moment.
Takada lands a couple of digs.
Takada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blubber can do to turn this around?
Takada drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Takada jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Takada works over Blubber with some ground and pound from guard.
Takada working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Takada is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Takada landing with the ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Takada 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.
Takada connects with a couple of short punches.
Takada is in close to Blubber's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Takada connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blubber wants to sweep here but Takada controlling him for the moment.
Takada makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Takada looking to pass the guard.
Takada connects with a couple of short punches.
Takada works over Blubber with some ground and pound from guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Takada decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Takada there.
Takada lands with a punch from half guard.
Blubber wants to get back to full guard.
Takada looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blubber with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Takada.
Takada is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Takada is looking for a kimura here.
Blubber is looking for a sweep. Takada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Takada shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Takada lands with some strikes.
A nice elbow there by Takada.
Takada with a couple of short strikes.
Blubber tries to reverse the position but Takada maintains control.
Takada with good strikes from the mount here!
Takada lands a big shot there that rocks Blubber but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Takada lands a big shot there that rocks Blubber but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Takada lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Takada connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blubber is looking to improve his position but Takada isn't that keen on the idea.
Takada with good strikes from the mount here!
The referee warns Blubber that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Takada working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobuhiko Takada dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Takada shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Blubber has hold of Takada's hands but Takada slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Takada connects with a nice short shot to Blubber's temple.
Takada seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Blubber has hold of Takada's hands but Takada slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Takada landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Takada is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Takada working Blubber over with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takada winds up and cracks Blubber with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Takada working Blubber over with strikes.
Blubber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takada pulls his head out easily.
Takada working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Takada is nestled in close to Blubber, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takada is nestled in close to Blubber, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Takada winds up and cracks Blubber with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Takada lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Takada there.
Takada is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blubber defends it well.
Blubber on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blubber manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Takada connects with a couple of short punches.
Takada 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.
Blubber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takada is one step ahead there.
Blubber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takada defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blubber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takada defends well.
Takada is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Takada is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Takada lands a couple of digs.
Takada landing some decent shots from guard.
Takada chips away with some ground and pound.
Takada with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blubber has momentary wrist control but Takada slips an elbow through the middle.
Takada stands up over Blubber, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Takada is working Blubber over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Takada with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Takada's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takada chips away with some ground and pound.
Takada is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Takada's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Takada with a nice head shot there.
Takada content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Blubber shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Takada sprawls well. Takada wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blubber gets slowly back to his feet.
Takada scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Takada slips a nice elbow through Blubber's hands, connecting with Blubber's forehead.
Blubber taking some punishment here, with Takada in his half guard.
Blubber moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Blubber has momentary wrist control but Takada slips an elbow through the middle.
Takada keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blubber's head.
Takada working some strikes from top position.
Takada scoring with punches to the head and body.
Takada works over Blubber with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Takada changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Blubber looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Blubber manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Blubber is thwarting Takada's attempts to control the position.
Boy Blubber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blubber missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Takada blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blubber.
Takada is controlling Blubber's trapped leg to prevent Blubber from advancing to side control.
Takada is trying to control but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blubber is trying to work for a kimura but Takada is defending well.
Nobuhiko Takada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takada is trying to maintain the position but Blubber is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nobuhiko Takada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Takada has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:25
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nobuhiko Takada!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jem Ardonia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jem Ardonia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jimmy Karlsson's chin.
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265 lbs
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223 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jem Ardonia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimmy Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ardonia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ardonia shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Karlsson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Karlsson wants to control but Ardonia is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ardonia prevents Karlsson from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by Ardonia.
Ardonia avoids the attempt from Karlsson to control.
Ardonia pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ardonia putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
It looks like Jimmy Karlsson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ardonia connects with a bit shot that sees Karlsson covering up! More strikes from Ardonia and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ardonia is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jem Ardonia!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fabian Gammad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazuushi Sakuraba struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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Brawler
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fabian Gammad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazuushi Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gammad's half guard.
Gammad keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sakuraba escapes and gets back to his feet.
Gammad has his takedown stuffed
and Sakuraba counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gammad's guard now.
Sakuraba would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sakuraba is fighting to break Gammad's control of his arms but Gammad is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sakuraba with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Gammad keeps moving.
Gammad trying to keep a closed guard but Sakuraba is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba trying to control but Gammad is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gammad will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sakuraba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gammad decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sakuraba's guard.
Sakuraba looks gassed!
Sakuraba working a defensive guard here.
Gammad's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Gammad from controlling successfully.
Gammad gets to his feet. Sakuraba looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sakuraba prevents Gammad from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gammad desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sakuraba wants to stand up but Gammad is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gammad wants to get back to his feet.
Sakuraba wants to take a breather but Gammad is having none of it.
Gammad tries to kick Sakuraba off but Sakuraba keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sakuraba is looking for a kimura here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sakuraba has his takedown stuffed
and Gammad counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gammad.
Sakuraba has Gammad pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gammad manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fabian Gammad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuushi Sakuraba.
Sakuraba wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sakuraba is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gammad is keeping busy.
Sakuraba can't get the takedown.
Sakuraba tries to score a body lock takedown but Gammad shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sakuraba drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gammad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gammad looking to throw knees to the head but Sakuraba is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakuraba has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gammad is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sakuraba tries for a takedown but Gammad manages to get underhooks.
Sakuraba gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gammad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kazuushi Sakuraba will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gammad with a poor takedown
and Sakuraba decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gammad's guard.
Sakuraba's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sakuraba is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gammad is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gammad has escaped and now he's on top!
Gammad stopping the sweep attempt from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba looking to control but Gammad passes into half guard.
Sakuraba won't allow Gammad to pass to mount.
Sakuraba wants to improve his position but Gammad is controlling well.
Sakuraba is trying to stand back up but Gammad is controlling him
Gammad is keen to just control but Sakuraba is a slippery customer.
Gammad is thwarting Sakuraba's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gammad doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sakuraba counters with a takedown into side control.
Gammad is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sakuraba's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gammad trying to control here.
Gammad keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sakuraba tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gammad knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sakuraba is stalling here. Gammad is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sakuraba seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gammad has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kazuushi Sakuraba has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba can't do much from the bottom here.
Sakuraba is trying to improve his position.
Gammad stands up.
Sakuraba drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sakuraba controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gammad is looking for a sweep.
Gammad tries to control but Sakuraba manages to take his back.
Gammad staying busy and making it hard for Sakuraba to control.
Gammad trying to control the action but Sakuraba just sinks the hooks in.
Gammad is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sakuraba is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuushi Sakuraba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gammad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sakuraba misses with a takedown attempt
and Gammad counters with a single leg into guard. Sakuraba didn't expect that.
Sakuraba is working an open guard so Gammad takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gammad misses with a takedown
and Sakuraba counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sakuraba.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakuraba would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sakuraba stands and throws Gammad's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sakuraba trying to control the position but Gammad is working away.
Sakuraba tries to advance to mount but Gammad denies him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gammad taking a bit of punishment here - Sakuraba scoring with strikes.
Sakuraba working away.
Sakuraba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gammad keeps working.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sakuraba doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gammad counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sakuraba!
Gammad takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gammad avoids the attempt from Sakuraba to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gammad sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gammad tries to control but Sakuraba wriggling away.
Gammad controlling from mount.
Gammad prevents Sakuraba from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sakuraba is trying to stand up.
Gammad avoids the attempt from Sakuraba to control.
Sakuraba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sakuraba is trying to stand up.
Sakuraba is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sakuraba tries to hold on but Gammad pushes him away.
Gammad can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sakuraba is looking to escape.
Sakuraba tries to hold on but Gammad postures up.
Sakuraba is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fabian Gammad showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sakuraba 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Fabian Gammad!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tengri Kara Oy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chan Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: ヨシピィ・ダ・ガマ/&#. Tengri Kara Oy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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187 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tengri Kara Oy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chan Lee!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kara Oy jabs at Lee's body.
Kara Oy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kara Oy showed some decent athleticism there.
Lee pushes Kara Oy off looking to stand but Kara Oy dives back in and keeps control.
Kara Oy working over Lee with some ground and pound. Lee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kara Oy working the head and body with strikes.
Still in half guard, Kara Oy seems content to control.
Kara Oy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kara Oy in particular looking to stall.
Lee kicks Kara Oy off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kara Oy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kara Oy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Kara Oy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kara Oy controlling from the top position.
Kara Oy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kara Oy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kara Oy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lee's head.
Kara Oy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kara Oy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lee is trying to keep Kara Oy in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kara Oy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to stand and escape but Kara Oy is having none of it.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kara Oy is one step ahead there.
Kara Oy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kara Oy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Kara Oy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lee is looking to stand up but Kara Oy isn't so interested in that idea.
Kara Oy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kara Oy controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to stand up but Kara Oy is controlling him.
Lee looks gassed!
Lee wants to sweep here but Kara Oy controlling him for the moment.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kara Oy landing with the ground and pound.
Kara Oy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lee is trying to control the position but Kara Oy postures up.
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kara Oy manages to get himself to full guard.
Lee tries to stand but Kara Oy is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kara Oy holds on and takes a little breather.
Kara Oy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tengri Kara Oy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lee lands with a nice body punch.
Kara Oy looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
Kara Oy cracks Lee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Kara Oy saw that one coming.
Kara Oy blocks a head kick by Lee.
Kara Oy catches Lee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lee gets caught flat footed, as Kara Oy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kara Oy stands up over Lee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kara Oy wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Kara Oy wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kara Oy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee is looking to stand up but Kara Oy isn't so interested in that idea.
Kara Oy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but Kara Oy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Kara Oy wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lee connects with a nice looking jab.
Lee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kara Oy counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kara Oy.
Kara Oy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kara Oy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kara Oy is chipping away with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face as Kara Oy controls the position.
Kara Oy lands a nice forearm strike.
Kara Oy cracks Lee with a big elbow.
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.
Kara Oy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kara Oy landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kara Oy scoring with punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Kara Oy stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tengri Kara Oy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kara Oy grinds an elbow into Lee's temple.
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.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet.
Kara Oy lands a few punches from side control.
Kara Oy lands an elbow.
Lee pushes Kara Oy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kara Oy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kara Oy cracks Lee with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face as Kara Oy controls the position.
Lee is trying to buck Kara Oy off.
Kara Oy is chipping away with strikes.
Kara Oy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lee wants to control but Kara Oy postures up.
Kara Oy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kara Oy in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tengri Kara Oy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kara Oy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lee's half guard.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
Lee is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kara Oy prevents Lee from improving his position.
Kara Oy controlling the action here.
Kara Oy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kara Oy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kara Oy winds up and cracks Lee with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kara Oy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kara Oy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kara Oy lands with a punch from half guard.
Lee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kara Oy lands with a punch from half guard.
Kara Oy controlling the action here.
Kara Oy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lee for as long as he can get away with.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
Lee taking some punishment here, with Kara Oy in his half guard.
Kara Oy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kara Oy is taking a breather. Lee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kara Oy working Lee over with strikes.
Lee makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danga de danga de dang - Kara Oy scores with a four punch combination!
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kara Oy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Kara Oy gets the takedown into side control.
Lee wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kara Oy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lee will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kara Oy lands some shots froms side control.
Kara Oy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lee on the ground.
Kara Oy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lee will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kara Oy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Kara Oy lands a few punches from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tengri Kara Oy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kara Oy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tengri Kara Oy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elmeri Hautamaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Schwarz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hautamaki comes to the cage accompanied by Nekromantix-Generation 666. Hans Schwarz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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249 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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274 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Elmeri Hautamaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hans Schwarz!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwarz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hautamaki's head.
Schwarz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hautamaki misses with a head kick.
Hautamaki looks for a takedown but Schwarz sprawls well.
Hautamaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hautamaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hautamaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hautamaki throws a head kick but Schwarz moves out of range.
Hautamaki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hautamaki wants it to stay on the feet.
Hautamaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Hautamaki. No joy for Schwarz on that attempt.
Schwarz takes a swing at Hautamaki's ribcage but misses.
Hautamaki connects with a high kick.
Hautamaki scores with a head kick.
Hautamaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Schwarz pinned against the cage. Schwarz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Elmeri Hautamaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hautamaki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elmeri Hautamaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hautamaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Schwarz as he jumps to the side.
Schwarz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hautamaki moves into the clinch successfully.
Hautamaki pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarz won't allow Hautamaki to get back to his feet.
Hautamaki is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hautamaki pulls guard successfully.
Hautamaki wants to stand up but Schwarz is controlling him.
Hautamaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schwarz defends well.
Hautamaki is breathing heavily.
Hautamaki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hautamaki trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Schwarz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hautamaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schwarz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hautamaki looking for a guillotine here but Schwarz defends easily.
Schwarz preventing the sweep.
Schwarz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schwarz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hautamaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schwarz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schwarz wants to control from the top but Hautamaki keeps moving.
Schwarz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hautamaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schwarz has managed to get both his arms back between Hautamaki's legs - danger averted.
Hautamaki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schwarz is controlling him.
Hautamaki keeping full guard, as Schwarz tries to pass.
Schwarz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hautamaki. 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.
Hautamaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schwarz is aware though and is defending well.
Schwarz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hautamaki wants to get back to his feet but Schwarz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Schwarz wants to get up but he can't break Hautamaki's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hautamaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schwarz is aware though and is defending well.
Hautamaki keeping moving, preventing Schwarz from controlling successfully.
Schwarz works over Hautamaki with some ground and pound from guard.
Schwarz wants to get up but he can't break Hautamaki's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hautamaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hautamaki wants to stand and escape but Schwarz is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarz 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.
Schwarz throwing strikes but missing.
Hautamaki trying to control the position.
Schwarz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hautamaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schwarz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elmeri Hautamaki dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hautamaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schwarz.
Hautamaki tries for a takedown but Schwarz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hautamaki lands with a kick to the temple. Schwarz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hautamaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schwarz misses with the combination.
Schwarz misses with a double jab.
Hautamaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Schwarz tries to bum rush Hautamaki with a series of wild strikes but Hautamaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schwarz swinging wildly here.
Schwarz pushes Hautamaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Schwarz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hautamaki is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hautamaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Schwarz smiles and moves away.
Hautamaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schwarz avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elmeri Hautamaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwarz blocks a head kick by Hautamaki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hautamaki tries a head kick but it misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hautamaki here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hautamaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Elmeri Hautamaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schwarz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hautamaki circles away quickly and effectively.
Hautamaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hautamaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Hautamaki shoots in for a takedown but Schwarz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hautamaki stuffs the takedown attempt from Schwarz. Schwarz gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hautamaki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Schwarz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schwarz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hautamaki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hautamaki gets control of Schwarz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hautamaki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Schwarz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hautamaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schwarz has managed to get both his arms back between Hautamaki's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schwarz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schwarz tries to free his leg and advance position but Hautamaki is retaining full guard.
Schwarz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hautamaki wriggles free and stands up.
Hautamaki fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Schwarz blocks a head kick by Hautamaki.
Schwarz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hautamaki swivels and escapes.
Hautamaki throws a sloppy head kick and Schwarz moves out of range easily.
Schwarz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hautamaki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Schwarz throws a right and a left that Hautamaki avoids nicely.
Schwarz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hautamaki misses with a head kick.
Hautamaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hautamaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hautamaki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A shot to de liver by Schwarz. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hautamaki tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hautamaki being controlled against the cage.
Schwarz cracks Hautamaki with a nice body shot.
Schwarz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hautamaki is working for takedown but Schwarz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Schwarz wants to stall.
Schwarz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hautamaki has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Schwarz.
Schwarz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hautamakis head.
Schwarz just leaning against Hautamaki, taking a breather.
Schwarz lands a body punch.
Hautamaki prevents Schwarz from breaking the clinch.
Hautamaki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Schwarz prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Schwarz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schwarz slows down the pace here.
Schwarz lands a nice shot to the body.
Schwarz effectively controlling the action here.
Hautamaki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schwarz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from Schwarz.
Schwarz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hans Schwarz.
Hautamaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schwarz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Schwarz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hautamaki prevents it.
Schwarz is pressed up against the cage. Hautamaki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Schwarz down to the mat. Schwarz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Schwarz wants to clinch.
Schwarz looks to land a combination. Hautamaki sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schwarz misses with the combination.
Schwarz darts in and clinches Hautamaki up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Schwarz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hautamaki tries for a takedown but Schwarz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Schwarz shoots in but Hautamaki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schwarz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hautamaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Schwarz pinned against the cage. Schwarz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hautamaki shoots for a takedown but Schwarz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elmeri Hautamaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwarz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hautamaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Schwarz.
Hautamaki throws a sloppy head kick and Schwarz moves out of range easily.
Hautamaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schwarz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schwarz has Hautamaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Schwarz working hard to break the clinch.
Schwarz digs a right hand underneath Hautamaki's ribcage. Hautamaki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Schwarz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hautamaki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schwarz has hold of one of Hautamaki's legs. Hautamaki is fighting the takedown attempt but Schwarz gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hautamaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schwarz defends well.
Hautamaki wants to get back to his feet but Schwarz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarz scoring with some ground and pound.
Schwarz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hautamaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schwarz looking to pass the guard.
Hautamaki uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Schwarz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hautamaki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck for Hautamaki with that takedown attempt.
Hautamaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schwarz avoids it really well and circles away.
Hautamaki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarz lands a nice hook to Hautamaki's body. Hautamaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Schwarz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hautamaki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Schwarz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hautamaki wants to get back to his feet but Schwarz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hautamaki striking off his back but it's not causing Schwarz any problems.
Schwarz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hautamaki keeping moving, preventing Schwarz from controlling successfully.
Hautamaki manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hautamaki wants to finish this one by submission but Schwarz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hautamaki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hautamaki is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Schwarz is surviving well by controlling Hautamaki's body position as best he can.
Schwarz is desperately trying to improve his position but Hautamaki has a good base and remains in mount.
Hautamaki misses with a head shot.
Hautamaki throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Schwarz because Hautamaki loaded up on that one.
A nice elbow there by Hautamaki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schwarz working to try and regain half guard.
Schwarz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hautamaki won't let Schwarz get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Hautamaki throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hautamaki working for a guillotine from mount but Schwarz is in no mood to give up.
Hautamaki trying to control but Schwarz is having none of it.
Hautamaki looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Schwarz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Schwarz 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Schwarz!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ozzy Osborn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike McCallum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCallum has chosen Personal JESUS as his entrance music. Mike McCallum acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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23
170 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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22
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Brawler
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ozzy Osborn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike McCallum!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCallum throws a body kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from McCallum.
McCallum tries to clinch there but Osborn circles away.
McCallum changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Osborn tries to avoid it but McCallum manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Osborn to the ground. Osborn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Osborn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCallum dives in and grabs Osborn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Osborn pushes down on McCallum's head and hops out.
McCallum changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Osborn tries to avoid it but McCallum manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Osborn to the ground. Osborn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ozzy Osborn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike McCallum.
McCallum has a takedown stuffed.
McCallum looks for a takedown but Osborn sprawls well.
Osborn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Osborn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Osborn stands up out of the half guard.
Mike McCallum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osborn scores a takedown into full mount!
Osborn swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ozzy Osborn!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Kuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Past (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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177 lbs
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Kuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manuel Past!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Past throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuraba shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kuraba lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kuraba connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kuraba lands a big shot to the head and Past winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kenji Kuraba!
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