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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Wayne Parr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kratus Pretorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parr comes to the cage accompanied by Remedy. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Wayne Parr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kratus Pretorian!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pretorian throws a nice looking combination but Parr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Parr.
Some wild striking there from Pretorian.
Parr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pretorian walks forward, straight into a front kick from Parr.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Parr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Parr wants to clinch up but Pretorian keeps it at a distance.
Parr misses with a takedown attempt - Pretorian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Parr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pretorian slaps away a takedown attempt from Parr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Wayne Parr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pretorian throws a series of punches but Parr avoids them all with ease.
Parr shoots in for a takedown but Pretorian shows good takedown defense.
Parr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pretorian pinned against the cage. Pretorian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Parr is breathing heavily.
Pretorian throws a combination that misses
and Parr moves into the clinch.
Parr breaks the clinch.
Parr fails with a takedown attempt.
Pretorian misses with a wild combination.
Pretorian lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pretorian slaps away a takedown attempt from Parr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pretorian misses with a few strikes there.
Parr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pretorian misses with a combination
and Parr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parr wants to stand but Pretorian has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Pretorian kicks off Parr and gets to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Pretorian.
Parr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pretorian lands a two punch combo.
Parr slips a jab and a cross from Pretorian.
Parr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pretorian's calf.
Pretorian's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Pretorian duly obliges.
Kratus Pretorian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pretorian swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pretorian fails to land with a series of punches.
Parr motions for Pretorian to come forward. Parr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pretorian leaves Parr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pretorian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pretorian throws a series of punches but Parr avoids them all with ease.
Pretorian misses with a two punch combination.
Pretorian moves out of range of the body kick from Parr.
Pretorian misses with a wild combination.
Parr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pretorian.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Parr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pretorian fails to land with a series of punches.
Parr moves in looking to clinch but Pretorian pushes him off.
Pretorian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parr.
Pretorian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pretorian looks to land a combination. Parr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pretorian tries to bum rush Parr with a series of wild strikes but Parr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pretorian misses with a double jab.
A left and a right from Pretorian both land. Nice combination.
Parr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pretorian.
Pretorian fails to land with a series of punches.
Parr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pretorian tries to avoid it but Parr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pretorian to the ground. Pretorian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pretorian throws a series of punches but Parr moves out of range.
Parr misses with a low kick.
Pretorian misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Pretorian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pretorian swinging wildly here.
Parr misses with a low kick.
Pretorian tries to bum rush Parr with a series of wild strikes but Parr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Parr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pretorian.
Parr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pretorian is able to avoid easily.
Pretorian goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pretorian lands a nice looking kick to the body. Parr takes a step back to recover.
Pretorian throws a right and a left that Parr avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parr tried to score with a low kick but Pretorian checks it.
Pretorian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pretorian throws a series of punches but Parr moves out of range.
Pretorian fails to land with a series of punches.
Parr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Parr misses with a double jab.
Pretorian misses with a wild combination.
Pretorian stalks Parr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Parr's face. Parr staggers backwards, shaken.
Pretorian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Parr throws a nice head kick!
Pretorian stalks Parr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Parr's face. Parr staggers backwards, shaken.
Pretorian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pretorian throws a series of strikes that have Parr backpedaling.
Pretorian throws a one two combo.
Parr avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pretorian misses with a two punch combination.
Kratus Pretorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pretorian misses with a series of wild punches.
Pretorian throws a combination. Parr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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 John Wayne Parr will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Parr slips a jab and a cross from Pretorian.
Pretorian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pretorian throws a nice looking combination but Parr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pretorian misses with the combination.
Pretorian throws a nice looking combination but Parr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Parr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pretorian misses with a wild combination.
Parr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pretorian throws a right and a left that Parr avoids nicely.
No joy there for Pretorian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Parr throws a series of punches but Pretorian avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Pretorian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Parr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parr slips a jab and a cross from Pretorian.
Pretorian is working the combinations to good effect here.
Pretorian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pretorian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pretorian misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pretorian.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Parr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pretorian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pretorian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Parr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pretorian throws a combination. Parr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Parr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pretorian as he avoids it easily.
Pretorian looks to land a combination. Parr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pretorian misses with a series of wild punches.
A left and a right from Pretorian both land. Nice combination.
Parr slips a jab and a cross from Pretorian.
Parr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pretorian misses with a double jab.
A right-left combo lands from Pretorian.
Pretorian closes the distance and lands a one-two.
No luck for Parr with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Wayne Parr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pretorian scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pretorian misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Pretorian misses.
Pretorian throws a right and a left that Parr avoids nicely.
A left and a right from Pretorian both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pretorian lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Parr throws a chopping leg kick but Pretorian manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Some wild striking there from Pretorian.
Pretorian closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pretorian throws a right hand that Parr ducks under and follows up with a left that Parr also avoids with ease.
Pretorian misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Pretorian does no damage.
Pretorian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pretorian checks the leg kick nicely there.
Parr shoots for a takedown but Pretorian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pretorian lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Parr backs up against the cage.
Pretorian throws a series of punches but Parr avoids them all with ease.
Pretorian fails to land with a series of punches.
Pretorian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Parr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pretorian.
Pretorian misses with a wild combination.
John Wayne Parr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pretorian moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pretorian looks to land a combination but Parr avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pretorian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pretorian looks to land a combination. Parr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Parr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pretorian scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pretorian's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Pretorian duly obliges.
Pretorian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parr circles away quickly and effectively.
Pretorian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A right-left combo lands from Pretorian.
Parr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pretorian misses with a wild combination.
Pretorian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pretorian throws a combination that misses
and Parr counters with a good low kick that Pretorian was not able to check.
Pretorian misses with a two punch combination.
Pretorian throws a right hand that Parr ducks under and follows up with a left that Parr also avoids with ease.
Parr misses with a takedown attempt - Pretorian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pretorian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parr circles away quickly and effectively.
Pretorian goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Parr fails with a takedown attempt.
Pretorian throws a series of punches but Parr avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pretorian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pretorian scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pretorian lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Parr backs up against the cage.
Parr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pretorian swivels and escapes.
A combination from Pretorian does no damage.
Pretorian looks to land a combination. Parr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pretorian misses with a combination
and Parr counters with a good low kick that Pretorian was not able to check.
Pretorian displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pretorian lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pretorian misses with a few strikes there.
Pretorian lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pretorian misses with a two punch combination.
Pretorian throws a right and a left that Parr avoids nicely.
Kratus Pretorian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Pretorian misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pretorian scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Parr motions for Pretorian to come forward. Parr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pretorian throws a one two combo.
Parr slips a jab and a cross from Pretorian.
Parr throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kratus Pretorian 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!
Pretorian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pretorian tries to bum rush Parr with a series of wild strikes but Parr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Parr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Parr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Parr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pretorian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pretorian throws a series of strikes that have Parr backpedaling.
Pretorian misses with a series of wild punches.
Pretorian misses with a two punch combination.
Pretorian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pretorian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pretorian misses with a wild combination.
Nice sprawl there from Pretorian as Parr shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pretorian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pretorian goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Parr misses with a low kick.
Pretorian fails to land with a series of punches.
Parr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pretorian.
Pretorian tries to bum rush Parr with a series of wild strikes but Parr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pretorian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck for Parr with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Wayne Parr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pretorian throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pretorian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pretorian works over Parr's head and body with a nice combination.
Pretorian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pretorian.
Pretorian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parr.
Pretorian lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pretorian scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pretorian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pretorian lands a jab-cross combination.
Pretorian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pretorian lands with a nice combination. Parr backs away looking to recover.
Pretorian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pretorian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pretorian misses with the combination.
Pretorian scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pretorian!
A punch combination from Pretorian misses.
Parr looks for a takedown but Pretorian sprawls well.
Pretorian throws a series of punches but Parr avoids them all with ease.
Pretorian fails to land with a series of punches.
Pretorian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Parr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Parr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pretorian.
Pretorian misses with the combination.
Pretorian fails to land with a series of punches.
Parr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pretorian is fending him off so far but Parr persists. Nope, Pretorian circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Pretorian.
Pretorian throws a right and a left that Parr avoids nicely.
Parr slips a jab and a cross from Pretorian.
Pretorian throws a left and a right that both miss
and Parr counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pretorian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pretorian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pretorian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pretorian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Parr is looking to clinch.
Parr throws a leg kick but Pretorian checks it.
Parr fails with the takedown.
A punch combination from Pretorian misses.
Parr slips a jab and a cross from Pretorian.
Pretorian throws a series of punches but Parr avoids them all with ease.
Pretorian lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pretorian.
Parr misses with a wild combination.
Pretorian misses with a combination
and Parr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pretorian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Pretorian.
Pretorian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pretorian throws a series of punches but Parr moves out of range.
Pretorian stalks Parr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Parr's face. Parr staggers backwards, shaken.
Pretorian misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pretorian!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pretorian!
A punch combination from Pretorian misses.
Pretorian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pretorian misses with a series of wild punches.
Pretorian misses with a few strikes there.
Parr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pretorian is able to avoid easily.
Pretorian scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Parr is looking to clinch but Pretorian is avoiding it.
Pretorian misses with a series of wild punches.
A left and a right from Pretorian both land. Nice combination.
Pretorian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parr circles away quickly and effectively.
Pretorian throws a series of punches but Parr moves out of range.
Pretorian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pretorian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pretorian!
Pretorian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pretorian wants it to stay on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kratus Pretorian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pretorian 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kratus Pretorian!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kawazoe Masato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kawazoe Masato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eduardo Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Masato sprawls well. Masato wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yamamoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Yamamoto throws a head kick but Masato moves out of range.
Yamamoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Masato clinches.
Masato drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yamamoto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hand to the body from Masato.
Masato can't break the clinch.
Masato wants to break free but Yamamoto has control.
Masato is looking to break free of the clinch but Yamamoto has double underhooks.
Masato tries to break free but Yamamoto pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto is trying to drag Masato to the mat but Masato just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Masato has had enough of the clinch but Yamamoto keeps him there for the moment.
Masato can't break the clinch.
Masato tries to break the clinch but Yamamoto is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masato is looking to break free of the clinch but Yamamoto has double underhooks.
Masato tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yamamoto smiles and moves away.
Yamamoto rushes Masato and presses him up against the cage.
Masato is trying to break free.
Masato is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yamamoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Masato lands with a kick to the temple. Yamamoto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Masato swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yamamoto pushes Masato up against the cage in a clinch.
Masato has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Masato tries to circle away but Yamamoto has him pinned against the cage.
Masato with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masato could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Yamamoto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Masato pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kawazoe Masato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Yamamoto.
Yamamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masato tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masato can't break the clinch.
Masato wants to get back to striking at distance but Yamamoto won't allow it.
Masato looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yamamoto manages to break the clinch.
Yamamoto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yamamoto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yamamoto stands up from Masato's guard - Yamamoto perhaps looking for a knockout.
Yamamoto swats away the attempt to clinch by Masato.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masato paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Masato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Masato doesn't manage to clinch there - Yamamoto circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Masato as Yamamoto shoots in.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Masato is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masato tries a head kick but it misses.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Masato swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yamamoto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Masato sprawls well initially but Yamamoto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Yamamoto decides to return to a standing position.
Masato is breathing heavily.
Yamamoto throws a head kick but Masato moves out of range.
Yamamoto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Masato defends it nicely.
Yamamoto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Masato.
Masato avoids the head kick by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto darts in trying to clinch
and Masato counters with a big head kick but Yamamoto shrugs it off.
Masato throws a head kick but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto checks a leg kick.
A head kick by Masato misses
and Yamamoto moves into the clinch.
Yamamoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Masato counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Yamamoto moves in looking to clinch but Masato pushes him off.
Masato gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Yamamoto counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Masato is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Masato wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yamamoto has him pressed against the cage.
Yamamoto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yamamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Masato moves out of range.
Masato swats away the attempt to clinch by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto has closed the distance and engaged Masato in a clinch.
Yamamoto gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Masato regains guard.
Yamamoto gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamamoto clinches up with Masato and pushes him back against the cage.
Masato wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Yamamoto dominated that 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.
Yamamoto misses with a double jab
and Masato counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Yamamoto is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Masato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yamamoto darts in and clinches Masato up against the cage.
Masato misses with a knee strike.
Yamamoto manages to break the clinch.
Masato lands a head kick!
Masato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A right-left combo lands from Masato.
Yamamoto moves into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Masato avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Masato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yamamoto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yamamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masato throws a shot from downtown. Yamamoto moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Masato misses
and Yamamoto counters with a series of strikes. Masato will be more careful next time no doubt.
Masato throws a head kick but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto takes the fight into the clinch.
Yamamoto is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Masato can't fight it off and eventually Yamamoto manages to take the fight to the floor. Masato looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yamamoto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yamamoto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yamamoto trying to control but Masato is working from the bottom.
Masato is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Yamamoto gets to his feet - Masato follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto rushes Masato and presses him up against the cage.
Masato tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yamamoto manages to break the clinch.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Masato moves out of range.
Masato slaps away a takedown attempt from Yamamoto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Masato slips a jab and a cross from Yamamoto.
Masato throws a head kick but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto tries to bum rush Masato with a series of wild strikes but Masato uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Masato tries to keep at a distance but Yamamoto has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Masato has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto breaks from the clinch.
Masato tries to keep at a distance but Yamamoto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Masato tries to break the clinch but Yamamoto is controlling the position.
Masato prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kawazoe Masato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Yamamoto.
Yamamoto is trying to trip Masato. He has hold of a leg but Masato is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Yamamoto persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Masato looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yamamoto stands and steps away. Masato gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Yamamoto looks for a takedown but Masato sprawls well.
Yamamoto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yamamoto shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto blocks a head kick by Masato.
Yamamoto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto is trying to get an arm triangle but Masato is defending well.
Masato struggling a bit here.
Yamamoto decides to stand back up.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Yamamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Yamamoto has managed to clinch.
Yamamoto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yamamoto as Masato tries to tie him up.
Masato tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yamamoto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yamamoto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Masato gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yamamoto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Masato smiles and moves away.
Masato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Masato. No joy for Yamamoto on that attempt.
Kawazoe Masato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Yamamoto.
Masato swats away the attempt to clinch by Yamamoto.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yamamoto misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Masato is fending him off so far but Yamamoto persists. Nope, Masato circles away and we're back to standing.
Yamamoto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Masato throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Masato lands with a slapping head kick.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Masato is having none of it.
Masato throws a nice head kick!
Masato throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Masato moves out of range easily.
Yamamoto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yamamoto tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yamamoto avoiding damage as Masato throws knees to the body.
Masato is trying to force a seperation but Yamamoto has the dominant position.
Masato is pressed up against the cage. Yamamoto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Masato down to the mat. Masato avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yamamoto avoids the head kick by Masato.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Yamamoto or perhaps it was just good defense by Masato which made him look bad.
Masato wants to clinch up but Yamamoto keeps it at a distance.
Yamamoto clinches with his opponent.
Masato is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Masato prevents a takedown attempt there.
Masato is working for takedown but Yamamoto is calmly controlling the position for now.
Masato can't break the clinch.
Masato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yamamoto is looking to clinch but Masato is avoiding it.
Kawazoe Masato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yamamoto moves into the clinch.
Yamamoto manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masato tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yamamoto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Yamamoto trying to control but Masato is working from the bottom.
Masato wants to stand and escape but Yamamoto is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto stands and steps away. Masato gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masato paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Masato drives through and clinches with Yamamoto against the cage.
Masato has Yamamoto pressed against the cage, preventing Yamamoto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Eduardo Yamamoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Masato manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masato misses with a knee strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yamamoto as Masato tries to tie him up.
Yamamoto has Masato pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Masato manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Masato's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Masato prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yamamoto blocking some punches.
Masato tries to circle away but Yamamoto has him pinned against the cage.
Yamamoto tries to score a body lock takedown but Masato shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kawazoe Masato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masato looking to throw knees to the head but Yamamoto is blocking nicely.
Yamamoto breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Yamamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yamamoto winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Yamamoto!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gear Jashin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Maldonado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jashin's entrance music is Drunk. A fine choice. Maldonado has chosen Got urself a gun as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Vincent Maldonado will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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190 lbs
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188 lbs
0 - 4 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Very quick |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gear Jashin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vincent Maldonado!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jashin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jashin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Maldonado!
Jashin takes Maldonado's back.
Jashin has his arm under Maldonado's chin here. Game over son! Jashin squeezes tightly and Maldonado is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gear Jashin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgy Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakamura comes into the arena with Amazing blaring out of the sound system. Kenji Nakamura has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Georgy Kalashnikov!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalashnikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kalashnikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nakamura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakamura moves away.
Kalashnikov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nakamura misses with a wild combination.
Kalashnikov misses with a double jab
and Nakamura counters with a nice body kick.
Nakamura lands a nice looking body kick.
Nakamura lands with a kick to the temple. Kalashnikov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nakamura fails with the takedown.
Kalashnikov misses with a double jab
and Nakamura counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov shoots in for a takedown but Nakamura shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kenji Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georgy Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov looks gassed!
Kalashnikov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nakamura shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nakamura is taking a breather. Kalashnikov 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.
Nakamura is pressing down on Kalashnikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kalashnikov is holding on for now.
Nakamura tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kalashnikov.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kalashnikov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nakamura controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura decides to return to a standing position.
Kalashnikov misses with a takedown attempt
and Nakamura counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nakamura.
Nakamura won't allow Kalashnikov to sweep him here.
Nakamura stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kalashnikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nakamura counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura connects with a jab.
Kalashnikov misses with a combination
and Nakamura counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nakamura throws a good cross that connects.
Kalashnikov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kalashnikov dives in and grabs Nakamura's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nakamura pushes down on Kalashnikov's head and hops out.
A jab lands there for Nakamura.
A left and a right from Nakamura both land. Nice combination.
Nakamura takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nakamura scores with a head kick.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakamura lunges at Kalashnikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kalashnikov's hand.
Kalashnikov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nakamura throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nakamura looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kalashnikov is fending him off so far but Nakamura persists. Nope, Kalashnikov circles away and we're back to standing.
Kalashnikov misses with a combination
and Nakamura counters with a three punch combo that has Kalashnikov backing up. Kalashnikov nods at Nakamura to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakamura lands with a kick to the temple. Kalashnikov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from Nakamura.
Nakamura stuffs the takedown.
Kalashnikov takes one to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalashnikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakamura counters with an outside leg kick.
Nakamura shoots in looking for a takedown. Kalashnikov tries to sprawl out of it but Nakamura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kalashnikov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Nakamura 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.
Kalashnikov fails to land the takedown.
Kalashnikov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nakamura napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nakamura gets back to half guard.
Nakamura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kalashnikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Nakamura has wrist control.
Kalashnikov is breathing heavily.
Nakamura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakamura controls Kalashnikov momentarily but Kalashnikov frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Kalashnikov from controlling successfully.
Kalashnikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Nakamura has wrist control.
Kalashnikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nakamura is keeping the position for now.
Kalashnikov being controlled here momentarily.
Nakamura controls Kalashnikov momentarily but Kalashnikov frees himself.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nakamura throws a sloppy head kick and Kalashnikov moves out of range easily.
Kalashnikov shoots and misses
and Nakamura makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kalashnikov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kalashnikov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Georgy Kalashnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalashnikov tries for a takedown but Nakamura circles away easily
and Nakamura counters with a series of strikes. Kalashnikov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kenji Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georgy Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nakamura is fending him off so far but Kalashnikov persists. Nope, Nakamura circles away and we're back to standing.
Kenji Nakamura is winning the standup battle so far.
Kalashnikov misses with a takedown attempt
and Nakamura counters with a big head kick but Kalashnikov shrugs it off.
Nakamura scores with a head kick.
Nakamura scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Nakamura.
Nakamura scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a head kick that half lands.
Kalashnikov shoots and misses
and Nakamura counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kalashnikov thinking.
Nakamura throws a head kick that half lands.
Nakamura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kalashnikov is defended easily by Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kalashnikov shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick from Nakamura lands but Kalashnikov takes it in his stride.
Kalashnikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Kalashnikov. No joy for Nakamura on that attempt.
Kalashnikov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nakamura is fending him off so far but Kalashnikov persists. Nope, Nakamura circles away and we're back to standing.
Kalashnikov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nakamura throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nakamura counters with a one-two to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nakamura, right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakamura throws a leg kick which misses Kalashnikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kalashnikov tries to avoid it.
Kenji Nakamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Nakamura with that takedown attempt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Nakamura dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kalashnikov slaps away a takedown attempt from Nakamura, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kalashnikov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nakamura tries to avoid it but Kalashnikov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nakamura to the ground. Nakamura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jab from Nakamura.
Kalashnikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nakamura can pounce on him.
Kalashnikov misses the body punch
and Nakamura counters with a lovely shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kalashnikov.
Nakamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nakamura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nakamura stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kalashnikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kalashnikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kalashnikov misses with a double jab
and Nakamura counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kalashnikov's knee momentarily.
A head kick from Nakamura lands but Kalashnikov takes it in his stride.
Kalashnikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nakamura counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Decent striking displayed by Nakamura there.
Nakamura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kalashnikov's head backwards.
Nakamura throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nakamura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kalashnikov. Kalashnikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kalashnikov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura's corner calls for a 1-2. Nakamura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nakamura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nakamura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kalashnikov.
Nakamura lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kalashnikov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalashnikov stuffs the takedown attempt from Nakamura. Nakamura gets slowly back to his feet.
Nakamura looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenji Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalashnikov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nakamura.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov moves forwards but Nakamura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nakamura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kalashnikov can do to turn this around?
Kalashnikov misses with a combination
and Nakamura counters with a thumping low kick.
Nakamura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura thuds his shin into the meat of Kalashnikov's side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nakamura. That's going to slow Kalashnikov down.
Nakamura connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kalashnikov takes a kick to the side of the head.
A solid body kick from Nakamura.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nakamura.
Kalashnikov dives in and grabs Nakamura's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nakamura pushes down on Kalashnikov's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura shoots in but Kalashnikov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kalashnikov misses with a takedown
and Nakamura counters with a head kick. That will keep Kalashnikov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nakamura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kalashnikov tries to avoid it but Nakamura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kalashnikov to the ground. Kalashnikov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Georgy Kalashnikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakamura throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kalashnikov throws a hook but Nakamura avoids it easily.
Kenji Nakamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kalashnikov avoids the head kick by Nakamura.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakamura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nakamura stuffs the takedown.
Nakamura scores with a spinning back kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenji Nakamura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nakamura 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenji Nakamura!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Hagler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marvin Hagler looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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22
167 lbs
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179 lbs
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Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marvin Hagler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bas Duran!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Duran there.
It looks like Marvin Hagler has been cut.
Hagler looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Duran tries to work over Hagler's front leg with a kick but Hagler checks it.
Duran misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Duran moves in looking to clinch but Hagler pushes him off.
Duran wants to clinch up but Hagler keeps it at a distance.
Duran gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Duran tries to break free but Hagler pushes him back against the cage.
Hagler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duran is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hagler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hagler stalling in the clinch but Duran improves position.
Duran can't break the clinch.
Duran lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duran wants to break free but Hagler has control.
Duran is looking to break free of the clinch but Hagler has double underhooks.
Duran wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Duran is looking to break free of the clinch but Hagler has double underhooks.
Duran wants to break free but Hagler has control.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hagler wants to get back to striking at distance but Duran won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran wants to break free but Hagler has control.
Duran keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hagler's efforts to push away.
Duran is working Hagler over against the cage.
Duran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hagler's elbow.
Hagler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duran is defending well for now.
Duran misses with an elbow over the top.
Hagler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Duran's efforts to push away.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Duran is trying to break the clinch but Hagler has him pressed against the cage.
Hagler is trying to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Duran.
Duran wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Duran has had enough of the clinch but Hagler keeps him there for the moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Duran lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hagler.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hagler as Duran tries to tie him up.
Duran lands with a right to the head.
Duran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hagler's elbow.
Duran is looking to break free of the clinch but Hagler has double underhooks.
Hagler keeps control of Duran as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Duran.
Duran breaks the clinch.
Hagler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Duran has managed to clinch.
Duran is struggling to control the position.
Duran swings wildly with an uppercut but Hagler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Duran is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran is looking to break free of the clinch but Hagler has double underhooks.
Duran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duran is pushing Hagler up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Duran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duran forces Hagler back against the cage and clinches.
Duran is trying to force a seperation but Hagler has the dominant position.
Duran trying to control the position but instead, Hagler has worked for underhooks and has pushed Duran into the cage.
Duran tries to break free but Hagler pushes him back against the cage.
Duran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duran wants to clinch up but Hagler keeps it at a distance.
Duran lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Duran.
Hagler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duran scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Duran bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Duran has taken the fight to the clinch.
Duran wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hagler keeps control of Duran as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hagler prevents Duran from breaking the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Duran just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hagler's brow.
Duran has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Duran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duran tries to circle away but Hagler has him pinned against the cage.
Duran is trying to stall.
Duran is trying to break free.
Duran wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hagler is looking to break free of the clinch but Duran has double underhooks.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Duran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marvin Hagler's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Duran moves in looking to clinch but Hagler pushes him off.
Duran drops Hagler with a beautiful combination! Hagler stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Duran is looking for the KO!
Hagler is rocked!
Duran steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Hagler is out on his feet! Duran sets himself and nearly takes Hagler's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bas Duran!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Takeda Shingen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hideaki Katsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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18
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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20
180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeda Shingen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hideaki Katsu!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shingen leaves Katsu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shingen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Katsu counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Shingen!
Katsu is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Shingen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Shingen shrugs it off.
Katsu working for a submission but Shingen is keeping him at bay.
Katsu seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Shingen is holding on tight.
Katsu with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Katsu looking to isolate an arm here. Shingen doesn't see it coming and as Katsu extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Katsu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hideaki Katsu!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bung Ji Park (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inyo Mahmi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bung Ji Park has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bung Ji Park!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Inyo Mahmi!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Park fails with the takedown.
Mahmi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Park manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Park will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mahmi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Park keeping moving, preventing Mahmi from controlling successfully.
Mahmi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mahmi is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahmi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mahmi wants to control but Park is keeping him busy.
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.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mahmi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahmi is working to tighten is grip on Park's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Park has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Mahmi is really squeezing tight and eventually Park passes out! Mahmi breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Inyo Mahmi!
Inyo Mahmi is the new welterweight champion!
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