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ONI 27 - Kim vs Toglas PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaoklai Kaoklai Kaennorsing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dest Royer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Royer has chosen 2Г5Р1О7Т - Дым as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kaoklai Kaoklai Kaennorsing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dest Royer!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Royer blocks a head kick by Kaoklai Kaennorsing.
Royer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing throws a head kick but Royer moves out of range.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing thows a body kick. Royer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kaoklai Kaoklai Kaennorsing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Royer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kaoklai Kaennorsing.
Royer lands a two punch combo.
Nice body kick from Kaoklai Kaennorsing.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing fails with an attempt to clinch.
Royer misses with a series of wild punches.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Royer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Royer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Royer prevents Kaoklai Kaennorsing from getting the reversal.
Royer misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing is looking to improve his position but Royer isn't that keen on the idea.
Royer throws some wild stikes that Kaoklai Kaennorsing manages to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Royer sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Royer content just to control the position here.
Royer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Royer scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kaoklai Kaennorsing?
Royer won't let Kaoklai Kaennorsing get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Royer throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Royer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Royer looking to ground and pound but Kaoklai Kaennorsing is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Royer throws some wild stikes that Kaoklai Kaennorsing manages to avoid easily.
Royer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kaoklai Kaennorsing hang on?
Kaoklai Kaennorsing wants to hold on but Royer pushes him away.
Royer working Kaoklai Kaennorsing over with strikes here.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Royer there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Royer throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kaoklai Kaennorsing because Royer loaded up on that one.
Royer with shots to the head and body - Kaoklai Kaennorsing looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing wants to control but Royer is having none of it.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Royer.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Royer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Royer looking to finish Kaoklai Kaennorsing with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kaoklai Kaennorsing!
Royer with shots to the head and body - Kaoklai Kaennorsing looks very uncomfortable down there.
Royer controlling the pace for now.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing is squirming around, avoiding Royer's attempts to control the action.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Royer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing tries to reverse the position but Royer maintains control.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing is bucking up trying to escape but Royer cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Royer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kaoklai Kaennorsing can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Royer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Royer cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaoklai Kaennorsing tries to lock up and control but Royer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Royer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kaoklai Kaennorsing's face.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Royer on the ground.
Royer postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kaoklai Kaennorsing looks a forlorn figure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Royer throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dest Royer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Royer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Royer blocks a head kick by Kaoklai Kaennorsing.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing lands with a shot to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kaoklai Kaennorsing. Royer shrugs it off though.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Royer's head.
Royer misses with a few strikes there.
Royer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaoklai Kaennorsing circles away quickly and effectively.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick from Kaoklai Kaennorsing lands but Royer takes it in his stride.
Royer misses with a few strikes there.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing tries to clinch there but Royer circles away.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing shoots in for a takedown but Royer shows good takedown defense.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing scores with a spinning back kick!
Kaoklai Kaennorsing misses with a head kick.
Royer misses with a two punch combination.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Royer.
Royer avoids the head kick by Kaoklai Kaennorsing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Royer stuffs the takedown attempt from Kaoklai Kaennorsing. Kaoklai Kaennorsing gets slowly back to his feet.
Good leg kick by Kaoklai Kaennorsing there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Royer throws a nice looking combination but Kaoklai Kaennorsing bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing throws a head kick that half lands.
Royer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Royer.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Kaoklai Kaennorsing. No joy for Royer on that attempt.
Royer is breathing heavily.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing is looking to clinch but Royer is avoiding it.
Kaoklai Kaoklai Kaennorsing is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing is looking to clinch.
Royer scores with a sloppy right hand. Kaoklai Kaennorsing should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Kaoklai Kaennorsing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Royer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaoklai Kaennorsing manages to avoid it.
Royer misses with a straight right.
Royer blocks a head kick by Kaoklai Kaennorsing.
Royer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaoklai Kaoklai Kaennorsing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Royer throws a head kick but Kaoklai Kaennorsing moves out of range.
Royer avoids the body shot from Kaoklai Kaennorsing.
Royer misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Kaoklai Kaennorsing.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing misses with a head kick.
Royer misses with a series of wild punches.
Royer digs a good hook to Kaoklai Kaennorsing's body.
Royer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kaoklai Kaennorsing looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Royer misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing misses with a jab to the body
enabling Royer to counter with a crisp jab.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing looks to clinch
and Royer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing throws a head kick that misses.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Royer but Royer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Royer counters with a nice body shot.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing staying out of range there.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing throws a head kick that misses.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing lands with a kick to the temple. Royer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kaoklai Kaennorsing throws a nice head kick!
A head kick by Royer misses
and Kaoklai Kaennorsing counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing tries a head kick but it misses.
Royer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Royer is trying to control the action in half guard but Kaoklai Kaennorsing is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Royer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kaoklai Kaennorsing defending well though.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing has a hand on Royer's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Royer takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Royer unloads with some shots from mount but Kaoklai Kaennorsing bucks and avoids them well.
Royer lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Royer punching from mount but Kaoklai Kaennorsing doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Royer raining down shots from the mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dest Royer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kaoklai Kaennorsing wants to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Royer. That snapped Kaoklai Kaennorsing's head back.
A head kick misses from Kaoklai Kaennorsing.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing scores with a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kaoklai Kaennorsing - that will leave a mark!
Kaoklai Kaennorsing closes the distance but Royer moves to the side
and Royer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kaoklai Kaennorsing won't be happy with that.
Royer looks up at the clock and then as Kaoklai Kaennorsing takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Royer smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Royer throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Royer cracks Kaoklai Kaennorsing with a big right hand but Kaoklai Kaennorsing just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Royer lands some shots froms side control.
Royer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Royer scoring with punches and elbows.
Royer throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Royer asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing seems a little lost for a moment, as Royer dominates the positioning.
Dest Royer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Royer trying to control the position but Kaoklai Kaennorsing is working away.
Royer landing strikes.
Royer scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Royer is controlling him well.
Royer trying to control the position but Kaoklai Kaennorsing is working away.
Royer throws an elbow but Kaoklai Kaennorsing slips to the side and avoids it well.
Royer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Royer throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Royer is chipping away with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Royer.
Royer scores with a couple of short elbows.
Royer looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kaoklai Kaennorsing is avoiding damage well.
Royer misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Royer misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Check out the look on Royer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kaoklai Kaennorsing wants to control but Royer postures up.
Royer is looking to take a break and control but Kaoklai Kaennorsing is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Royer seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Royer wants to control but Kaoklai Kaennorsing is keeping him busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Good leg kick by Kaoklai Kaennorsing there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing needs to keep his hands up - Royer had a free shot at his head there.
Kaoklai Kaoklai Kaennorsing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaoklai Kaoklai Kaennorsing is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kaoklai Kaennorsing.
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.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Royer.
No joy there for Royer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing lands a jab to Royer's midsection.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing tries to clinch up but Royer circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick from Kaoklai Kaennorsing lands but Royer takes it in his stride.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing leaves Royer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Kaoklai Kaennorsing.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Royer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing tries to clinch but Royer moves away
and Royer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dest Royer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Royer throws a series of punches but Kaoklai Kaennorsing moves out of range.
Kaoklai Kaennorsing throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dest Royer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Royer 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dest Royer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Kishigawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Gracie (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrew Kishigawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thomas Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kishigawa circles away.
Kishigawa moves into the clinch successfully.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kishigawa smiles and moves away.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kishigawa circles away.
Andrew Kishigawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Gracie.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kishigawa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kishigawa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kishigawa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kishigawa wants it to stay on the feet.
Kishigawa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kishigawa blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Thomas Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kishigawa throwing strikes but missing.
Kishigawa with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kishigawa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kishigawa wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Kishigawa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kishigawa passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kishigawa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kishigawa is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kishigawa trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
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. Kishigawa connects with a nice short shot to Gracie's temple.
Kishigawa is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Kishigawa is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie is staying active underneath Kishigawa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie won't allow Kishigawa to pass to mount.
Kishigawa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kishigawa is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie wants to control but Kishigawa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kishigawa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gracie is staying active underneath Kishigawa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kishigawa is breathing heavily.
Gracie pushes Kishigawa off looking to stand but Kishigawa dives back in and keeps control.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kishigawa trying to advance position but Gracie counters by regaining guard.
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.
Gracie wants to stand and escape but Kishigawa is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gracie with a nice cross.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kishigawa tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kishigawa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie looks to clinch
and Kishigawa counters with an inside leg kick.
Gracie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kishigawa counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
Kishigawa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kishigawa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kishigawa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kishigawa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Kishigawa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gracie tries to clinch but Kishigawa moves away
and Kishigawa counters by clinching up.
Kishigawa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kishigawa walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gracie misses with a double jab
and Kishigawa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kishigawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Kishigawa has managed to clinch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kishigawa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Andrew Kishigawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Gracie.
Kishigawa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gracie pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kishigawa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kishigawa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kishigawa gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kishigawa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kishigawa is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gracie reverses the position - he's now on top in Kishigawa's guard.
Kishigawa wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gracie is looking to stand up but Kishigawa won't let him.
Gracie trying to control but Kishigawa is working from the bottom.
Kishigawa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
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.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gracie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kishigawa counters by clinching up.
Kishigawa wants a takedown.
Kishigawa is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kishigawa down to the mat. Kishigawa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kishigawa leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gracie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kishigawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie.
Kishigawa clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Gracie letting Kishigawa take a breather here.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Kishigawa holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Kishigawa works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kishigawa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kishigawa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kishigawa pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Kishigawa has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kishigawa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gracie taking some punishment here, with Kishigawa in his half guard.
Kishigawa works his way into side control.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Kishigawa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gracie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kishigawa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kishigawa is working for takedown but Gracie is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gracie stops a takedown attempt from Kishigawa.
Gracie jumps guard but Kishigawa stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kishigawa can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Kishigawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie tries to work over Kishigawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie has Kishigawa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kishigawa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kishigawa turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kishigawa manages to end up in side control.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Kishigawa keeps him under control.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kishigawa manages to get himself to full guard.
Gracie won't allow Kishigawa to get back to his feet.
Gracie wanted to stand there but Kishigawa had control of the position.
Andrew Kishigawa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kishigawa wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
Kishigawa keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a combination
and Kishigawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Kishigawa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kishigawa moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie stops a takedown attempt from Kishigawa.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Kishigawa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gracie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kishigawa counters by clinching up.
Thomas Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kishigawa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gracie decides to pull guard.
Kishigawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kishigawa content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kishigawa trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Kishigawa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kishigawa manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Kishigawa's guard.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Kishigawa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kishigawa 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Kishigawa!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ulf Gurnisson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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290 lbs
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285 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ulf Gurnisson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Batista!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gurnisson throws a series of punches but Batista avoids them all with ease.
Batista swings for the body but Gurnisson moves out of range.
Gurnisson swats away the attempt to clinch by Batista.
Gurnisson defending well as Batista loads up on a big left hand.
Batista tries to clinch up but Gurnisson circles away and keeps his distance.
Batista tries to bum rush Gurnisson with a series of wild strikes but Gurnisson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gurnisson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Batista counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gurnisson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Batista counters with a left and a right that stings Gurnisson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurnisson misses with a combination
and Batista counters with a two punch combo.
Gurnisson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Batista misses with a double jab
and Gurnisson counters with a straight right hand.
Batista throws a combination that misses
and Gurnisson counters with a stiff right hand.
Gurnisson stuns Batista with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gurnisson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Batista counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gurnisson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gurnisson throws a series of punches but Batista moves out of range.
Gurnisson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Batista takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like John Batista has been cut.
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!
Batista misses with a double jab
and Gurnisson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gurnisson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gurnisson.
Gurnisson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Batista's head backwards.
Gurnisson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Batista makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gurnisson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Batista counters with a one-two to the body.
Batista lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Batista.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batista tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Left hook, right uppercut from Batista.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batista throws a jab but it's blocked by Gurnisson.
Batista misses with a jab, cross combination.
Batista wants to clinch up but Gurnisson keeps it at a distance.
Batista cracks Gurnisson with an open hand slap.
Batista slips a jab and a cross from Gurnisson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batista showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gurnisson.
No joy there for Gurnisson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Batista dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Batista's cut.
That's time! Gurnisson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gurnisson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Batista dodges the punch combination from Gurnisson.
Some wild striking there from Batista.
A combination from Gurnisson does no damage.
John Batista seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gurnisson works over Batista's head and body with a nice combination.
Batista keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista wants to clinch
letting Gurnisson counter with a right hand.
Gurnisson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Batista counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gurnisson swinging wildly here.
Gurnisson misses with a double jab.
Batista throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gurnisson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gurnisson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gurnisson moves away.
Gurnisson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batista darts in trying to clinch
and Gurnisson counters with a left and a right that stings Batista.
Batista is breathing heavily.
Gurnisson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batista.
A punch combination from Gurnisson misses.
Batista is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gurnisson rather than just go for the knockout.
Gurnisson lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Batista sprawling to the canvas. Gurnisson follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Batista hang on?
Batista is rocked!
That has opened up John Batista's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gurnisson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Batista to get to his feet.
Batista dodges the punch combination from Gurnisson.
Gurnisson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Some wild striking there from Batista.
Gurnisson misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gurnisson.
The cut above John Batista's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gurnisson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Batista throws a combination that misses
and Gurnisson counters with a left and a right that stings Batista.
Gurnisson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gurnisson throws a right and a left that both miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gurnisson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulf Gurnisson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Batista's cut.
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!
Batista misses with a hook to the body
and Gurnisson counters with a stiff right hand.
Gurnisson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Batista circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A jab from Gurnisson finds it's way through Batista's defenses.
Batista swinging wildly here.
Gurnisson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Batista circles away quickly and effectively.
Gurnisson misses with a combination
and Batista counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurnisson misses with a wild combination.
Gurnisson misses with a double jab
and Batista counters with a nice uppercut.
Batista showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gurnisson.
Batista tries to clinch but Gurnisson moves away
and Gurnisson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
John Batista's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gurnisson!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Batista's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ulf Gurnisson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gary White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kong Su han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West - Stronger. Su han has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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151 lbs
2 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gary White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kong Su han!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White misses with a straight right.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
Su han takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Su han avoids the body shot from White.
Some wild striking there from White.
The fight stays on the outside here - Su han looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Su han is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Su han.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Su han tries to clinch up but White circles away and keeps his distance.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
Su han wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
White looks for the body kick but Su han saw that one coming.
White thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Su han fails with an attempt to clinch.
Su han is looking to clinch.
White throws a shot from downtown. Su han moves away and avoids it.
White throws a shot from downtown. Su han moves away and avoids it.
Su han pushes White up against the cage in a clinch.
White is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
White dodges an elbow strike from Su han.
Su han looks to throw an elbow but misses.
White lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Su han throws an elbow but misses.
White pushes Su han back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Su han lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
White takes an elbow to the temple.
White with an attempt at a knee that misses.
White pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Su han tries to clinch up.
White thows a body shot but no joy.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Su han displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White throws out the jab.
White lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by White.
Su han moves out of range of the body kick.
White goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Su han blocks a head kick by White.
The fight stays on the outside here - Su han looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Su han slips under a jab from White.
Su han avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
White looks to land a combination but Su han avoids it well.
Su han forces White back against the cage and clinches.
White blocks the elbow strike.
White manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White lands a head shot.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Su han fails with an attempt to clinch.
White throws a nice looking combination but Su han bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Su han looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Su han doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
Su han tries to close the distance and clinch but White swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick by Su han misses
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Su han closes the distance looking to clinch
and White counters with a stiff right hand.
White goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White misses with a body kick.
Su han ducks under a wild hook from White.
Su han tries to clinch but White moves away
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Su han takes one on the button.
White scores with a nice strike.
Su han darts in trying to clinch
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
Su han is rocked!
Su han clinches but White breaks the clinch
and White counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Su han off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - White follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Su han was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gary White!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Wesley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sidney Crosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wesley's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kermit/Geto Boys - Damn it Feels Good to be a Gangsta. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Christian Wesley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sidney Crosby!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crosby misses with a body shot.
Crosby keeps the fight on the outside.
Wesley throws a hook but Crosby avoids it easily.
A big right from Wesley misses.
Crosby scores with a hook to the body. Wesley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crosby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crosby keeps the fight on the outside.
Wesley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crosby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wesley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crosby takes a swing at Wesley's ribcage but misses.
Crosby works the jab nicely.
Crosby throws a hook but Wesley avoids it easily.
Wesley punishes Crosby's body with a nice straight punch.
Wesley wants to clinch up but Crosby keeps it at a distance.
Crosby changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wesley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Crosby working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wesley defending against the ground and pound.
Crosby working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wesley is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crosby passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Wesley!
Crosby thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Crosby trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wesley wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Crosby.
Crosby goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Wesley is on top in guard.
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.
Wesley is stalling in the full guard.
Crosby wants to sweep but no luck.
Crosby looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Crosby has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wesley wanted to stand there but Crosby had control of the position.
Wesley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wesley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crosby trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Crosby lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wesley!
Crosby lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
It looks like Christian Wesley has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crosby thowing shots but they're missing.
Crosby throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Wesley holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Crosby tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Crosby lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Crosby throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Crosby unloads with some shots from mount but Wesley bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sidney Crosby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Wesley's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Crosby throws a right hand that Wesley ducks under and follows up with a left that Wesley also avoids with ease.
Wesley tries to clinch up but Crosby circles away and keeps his distance.
Crosby throws a series of punches but Wesley moves out of range.
Crosby looks to land a left hand but Wesley moved out of range nicely.
Wesley wants to clinch up but Crosby keeps it at a distance.
Wesley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wesley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crosby paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crosby scores with a nice strike.
Crosby lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wesley at a distance.
Wesley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crosby throws out the jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Crosby.
Christian Wesley's cut is getting worse.
Crosby throws a right hand that Wesley ducks under and follows up with a left that Wesley also avoids with ease.
Wesley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Wesley seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Crosby shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Wesley is backing up but Crosby catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Wesley covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Crosby Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sidney Crosby!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elliot Ness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy Henderson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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220 lbs
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245 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randy Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Elliot Ness!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ness throws out a leg kick but Henderson moves out of range and Ness only half commits.
Ness digs a good body shot into Henderson's ribs.
Ness lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Henderson backs up against the cage.
It looks like Randy Henderson has been cut.
Henderson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ness.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ness throws a push kick but Henderson slaps the foot to one side.
Henderson takes one on the button.
Henderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice shot by Ness.
Ness scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ness closes the distance and pushes Henderson back into the cage.
Henderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ness is keeping busy.
Henderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Ness avoids the damage to the body.
Henderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Henderson throws an elbow but misses.
Henderson throws an elbow but it misses.
Ness throws a punch but it's blocked by Henderson.
Ness blocks an elbow strike.
Ness avoiding damage.
Ness lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Henderson is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ness dips a shoulder and cracks Henderson with a mighty uppercut! Henderson falls back against the cage and Ness unloads with a barrage of strikes! Henderson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ness screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elliot Ness!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franek Kimono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kana Takinoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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207 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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210 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Franek Kimono!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kana Takinoshi!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takinoshi throws a nice looking combination but Kimono bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takinoshi misses with a double jab.
Kimono chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kimono displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takinoshi throws out the jab.
Kimono sends Takinoshi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kimono is motioning to the referee to let Takinoshi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Kana Takinoshi has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kimono wants to clinch up but Takinoshi keeps it at a distance.
Takinoshi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Takinoshi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kimono's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kimono on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kimono tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takinoshi lands a heavy elbow.
The referee warns Kimono that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Takinoshi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Takinoshi won't let Kimono get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Takinoshi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Takinoshi looks gassed!
Kimono is squirming around, avoiding Takinoshi's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimono is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Kimono is bucking up trying to escape but Takinoshi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Takinoshi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Takinoshi trying to control but Kimono is having none of it.
Kimono wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takinoshi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kimono really wants to buck Takinoshi off and get back to his feet.
Takinoshi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kimono knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takinoshi on the ground.
Takinoshi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kimono is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kimono squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takinoshi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kimono squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Takinoshi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kimono wants to get back to his feet.
Takinoshi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Takinoshi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Takinoshi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kimono is looking to escape.
Kimono is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kimono bucks up and throws Takinoshi to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Kana Takinoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takinoshi dives in and grabs Kimono's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kimono pushes down on Takinoshi's head and hops out.
Takinoshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kimono throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kimono connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kimono looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kimono tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takinoshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck for Takinoshi with that takedown attempt.
Kimono lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kimono. That's going to slow Takinoshi down.
Kimono throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kimono is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franek Kimono dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kana Takinoshi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kimono clobbers Takinoshi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Franek Kimono is winning the standup battle so far.
Kimono closes the distance and clinches.
Kimono gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Takinoshi.
Kimono stops a takedown attempt from Takinoshi.
Takinoshi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Franek Kimono has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kana Takinoshi.
Kimono manages to break the clinch.
Kimono wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Takinoshi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for Kimono.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kimono lands a head kick. Takinoshi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kana Takinoshi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kimono throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takinoshi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kimono. Kimono obviously looking to wear him down.
Takinoshi is breathing heavily.
Kimono scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimono tries to clinch up but Takinoshi circles away and keeps his distance.
Kimono cracks the inside of Takinoshi's front leg.
Kimono lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takinoshi at a distance.
Kimono throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kimono wants to clinch.
Takinoshi misses the jab.
Takinoshi throws a combination that misses
and Kimono counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Takinoshi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kimono scores with a leg kick.
Kimono tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takinoshi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimono lands a head kick. Takinoshi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
A head kick from Kimono lands but Takinoshi takes it in his stride.
Kimono ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kimono throws a head kick that Takinoshi semi-blocks.
Kimono lands a front kick.
Kimono is looking to clinch but Takinoshi is avoiding it.
Takinoshi misses with a straight right.
Takinoshi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kimono counters with a good low kick that Takinoshi was not able to check.
Kimono throws a head kick but Takinoshi moves out of range.
Takinoshi missing with a left hand there. Kimono was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kimono scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kimono looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kimono cracks Takinoshi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Takinoshi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kimono lands a nice looking kick to the body. Takinoshi takes a step back to recover.
Kimono tries to clinch but Takinoshi is having none of it.
Kimono throws a head kick that Takinoshi semi-blocks.
Takinoshi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kimono lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takinoshi's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kimono.
Takinoshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimono scores with a shot to the body.
Kimono wants to clinch.
Kimono throws a nice head kick!
Takinoshi throws a combination that misses
and Kimono counters with a good low kick that Takinoshi was not able to check.
Kimono dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takinoshi. That did some damage!
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!
Kimono wants to clinch up but Takinoshi keeps it at a distance.
Kimono throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Takinoshi.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kimono darts in and clinches Takinoshi up against the cage.
Kimono breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kimono is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franek Kimono dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kana Takinoshi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kimono bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kimono.
Takinoshi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takinoshi shoots in but Kimono avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Takinoshi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kimono.
Kimono lands a big head kick that sends Takinoshi tumbling to the mat! Kimono takes a step backwards and waves Takinoshi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Takinoshi is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kimono throws a quick head kick that knocks Takinoshi silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Kimono is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Franek Kimono!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ratto Macfedries (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tetsuzan Yamashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ratto Macfedries has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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205 lbs
12 - 17 - 0 |
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200 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ratto Macfedries!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tetsuzan Yamashi!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macfedries misses the jab.
Macfedries lands with a nice combination. Yamashi backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Tetsuzan Yamashi has been cut.
Macfedries throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yamashi staying out of range there.
Macfedries throws a right and a left that Yamashi avoids nicely.
Macfedries stuffs the takedown.
Macfedries looks to land a left hand but Yamashi moved out of range nicely.
Macfedries throws a hook to the side of Yamashi's head but Yamashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Macfedries misses with a looping left.
Macfedries lands a nice looking body kick.
Yamashi looks gassed!
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!
Macfedries lands a nice hook to Yamashi's body. Yamashi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ratto Macfedries seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macfedries lands a big head kick that sends Yamashi tumbling to the mat! Macfedries takes a step backwards and waves Yamashi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Macfedries feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Yamashi sprawling to the canvas! Yamashi rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Macfedries finish him?!
BOOM! Macfedries lands a beautiful left hook that drops Yamashi. Yamashi tries to recover but Macfedries is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Yamashi lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ratto Macfedries!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Top Dawg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Halme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halme has chosen Tony Halme - Kuningas Voittamaton as his entrance music. 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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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Top Dawg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Halme!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawg misses with a few strikes there.
Dawg misses with a series of wild punches.
Halme avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Halme swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dawg counters with a three punch combo that has Halme backing up. Halme nods at Dawg to acknowledge the strikes.
No joy there for Dawg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Halme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dawg was well out of range. Poor timing from Halme.
Dawg misses the body punch
and Halme counters with a crisp one two that drops Dawg! Halme thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dawg to his feet! Dawg is in big trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dawg connects with a body shot.
Dawg misses with a series of wild punches.
Halme just misses with a punch to the body.
Dawg misses with a double jab.
Halme throws a combination that misses
and Dawg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dawg dodges the punch combination from Halme.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halme throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dawg.
Halme thows a body shot but no joy.
Halme fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dawg lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Tony Halme has been cut.
Dawg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Halme counters with a crisp one two that drops Dawg! Halme thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dawg to his feet! Dawg is in big trouble!
Dawg is rocked!
Dawg is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halme misses with a combination
enabling Dawg to counter with a crisp jab.
Dawg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Halme.
Dawg looks to score with a jab to the body but Halme is just out of range.
Dawg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Halme.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dawg manages to avoid it.
Dawg dodges the punch combination from Halme.
Halme looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Halme misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A right-left combo lands from Dawg.
Halme will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dawg misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Halme cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Top Dawg has been cut.
Dawg scores with a nice head shot.
Dawg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Halme.
Dawg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Halme has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halme misses with a series of wild punches.
Dawg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Halme.
Top Dawg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halme misses with a double jab
and Dawg counters with a three punch combo that has Halme backing up. Halme nods at Dawg to acknowledge the strikes.
Dawg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Halme.
Halme lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawg misses with a double jab
and Halme counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dawg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Halme counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Dawg off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Halme follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Dawg was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tony Halme!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hyun Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flauterio Toglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kim comes to the cage accompanied by To the Top. The crowd seem to be enjoying Toglas's choice of entrance music: Bodies. 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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160 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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22
168 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hyun Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Flauterio Toglas!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim cracks Toglas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Toglas punishes Kim's body with a nice straight punch.
Kim tries to score with a low kick but Toglas moves his leg out of the way.
Toglas moves out of range of the strikes.
Kim blocks a head kick by Toglas.
Kim getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
No joy there for Kim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Toglas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kim.
Kim blocks a head kick by Toglas.
Kim looks to land a left hand but Toglas moved out of range nicely.
Kim lands with a good body shot.
Toglas blocks a head kick by Kim.
Kim shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim fails to land with a series of punches.
Kim throws a jab when Toglas was well out of range.
Kim lands the left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Toglas.
Kim tries to score with a low kick but Toglas moves his leg out of the way.
Kim misses with a body punch
and Toglas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kim thinking.
Kim checks a leg kick.
Flauterio Toglas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kim shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Toglas's guard.
Kim has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Toglas looking for a guillotine here but Kim defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim trying to control but Toglas is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kim working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Toglas's head.
Toglas keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Toglas trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kim wants to control from the top but Toglas keeps moving.
Toglas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Toglas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Toglas looks gassed!
Kim trying to control but Toglas is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toglas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kim is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toglas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kim slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toglas keeps working.
Kim taking a breather here.
Kim working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kim wants to control but Toglas is keeping him busy.
Toglas is looking to regain half guard here but Kim keeps moving and retains side control.
Kim lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Toglas down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toglas is not content to let Kim control the position.
Toglas taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kim is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Toglas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Toglas takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Toglas is looking for a sweep.
Kim is staying tight to Toglas's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kim lands a nice forearm strike.
Kim cracks Toglas with a big right hand but Toglas just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hyun Kim dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kim throws a big shot that misses.
Toglas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kim counters with a stiff right hand.
Kim falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kim goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Toglas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Toglas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kim wants to slow Toglas down by chopping away at his legs.
Kim lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Toglas misses with a head kick.
Kim misses with a kick to the body
and Toglas counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toglas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Toglas throws a combination that misses
and Kim counters with a straight right hand.
Toglas is breathing heavily.
Kim lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Toglas circles away quickly and effectively.
Toglas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kim misses the target.
Toglas defending well as Kim loads up on a big left hand.
Toglas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Toglas.
Hyun Kim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kim misses the body punch
and Toglas counters with a series of strikes. Kim will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kim displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Toglas throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim throws a hook to the side of Toglas's head but Toglas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kim dodges the punch combination from Toglas.
Kim throws out a leg kick but Toglas moves out of range and Kim only half commits.
Hyun Kim is winning the standup battle so far.
Kim throws a leg kick that is checked
and Toglas counters with a one-two to the body.
Toglas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A jab from Kim does it's job there.
Toglas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kim counters with a nice body shot.
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!
Toglas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kim. Kim obviously looking to wear him down.
Kim drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kim content to stall in guard here.
Kim is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim landing with the ground and pound.
Kim wants to control from the top but Toglas keeps moving.
Kim 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kim's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kim wants to pass the guard but Toglas is keeping the position.
Kim works over Toglas with some ground and pound from guard.
Toglas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kim trying to control but Toglas is working from the bottom.
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.
Kim is in close to Toglas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kim working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kim postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kim scoring with some ground and pound.
Kim tries to free his leg and advance position but Toglas is retaining full guard.
Toglas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kim passes into half guard.
Kim working the head and body with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Toglas wants to control but Kim is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kim is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kim is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hyun Kim dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Toglas misses with a combination
and Kim counters with a single leg into guard. Toglas didn't expect that.
Toglas keeping full guard, as Kim tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kim's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Toglas keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Kim got a little sloppy there for a moment and Toglas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kim has managed to get both his arms back between Toglas's legs - danger averted.
Toglas has momentary wrist control but Kim slips an elbow through the middle.
Kim scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Toglas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kim passes Toglas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim trying to control the action but Toglas is working from the bottom.
Toglas actively working from the bottom here.
Toglas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kim is trying to control. Toglas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kim scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kim lands strikes from half guard.
Kim looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Toglas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kim seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kim working over Toglas with some ground and pound. Toglas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kim is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hyun Kim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kim looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toglas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kim pulls his head out easily.
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. Kim connects with a nice short shot to Toglas's temple.
Kim winds up and cracks Toglas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kim seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Toglas is trying to control but can't.
Toglas has hold of Kim's hands but Kim 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. Kim connects with a nice short shot to Toglas's temple.
Kim slips a nice elbow through Toglas's hands, connecting with Toglas's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kim working Toglas over with strikes.
Kim takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Toglas looking for submissions off his back.
Kim lands strikes from half guard.
Kim looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Toglas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kim is pressing down on Toglas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Toglas is holding on for now.
Kim is trying to control. Toglas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kim prevents Toglas from standing back up.
Kim scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kim takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kim lands with a punch from half guard.
Hyun Kim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toglas taking some punishment here, with Kim in his half guard.
Toglas wants to improve his position but Kim is controlling well.
Toglas is looking to escape.
Kim prevents Toglas from improving his position.
Toglas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kim is taking a breather. Toglas 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.
Kim winds up and cracks Toglas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kim is looking to take a break and control but Toglas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kim winds up and cracks Toglas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Flauterio Toglas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kim is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hyun Kim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kim 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hyun Kim!
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