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SFC 23: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mamoru Takamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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200 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mamoru Takamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Kane!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooh a lovely combination from Takamura sends Kane down but not out. Takamura dives into side control looking to finish.
Kane is rocked!
It looks like Michael Kane has been cut.
Takamura wants to stand but Kane is controlling his arm.
Kane is still in real trouble! Can Takamura finish him?
Takamura stands up.
Takamura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takamura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kane seems to have recovered his senses.
Takamura misses with a double jab.
Takamura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takamura cracks Kane with a right hand to the side of the head.
Takamura connects with a nice cross there... Kane is looking wobbly and Takamura recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Kane to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Takamura jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mamoru Takamura!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Valdez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valdez has chosen so amazing as his entrance music. Thiago Anderson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Julian Valdez's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thiago Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Julian Valdez!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Valdez checks a leg kick.
Anderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Valdez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Anderson!
Valdez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Valdez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Anderson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Valdez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The referee warns Anderson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Valdez sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Valdez working Anderson over with strikes here.
Valdez landing strikes from the mount and Anderson is in trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valdez looking to finish Anderson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Anderson!
Valdez landing strikes from the mount and Anderson is in trouble!
Valdez sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdez punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valdez throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Valdez working the ground and pound effectively.
Valdez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Valdez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Valdez 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.
Valdez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Valdez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Valdez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Anderson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Anderson tries to get out of the position.
Valdez lands a heavy elbow.
Valdez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Valdez looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdez landing punches.
Anderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valdez on the ground.
Anderson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Valdez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Valdez throws some wild stikes that Anderson manages to avoid easily.
Anderson wants to try and get back to his feet.
Valdez landing punches.
Anderson really wants to buck Valdez off and get back to his feet.
Valdez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Anderson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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!
Anderson is bucking up trying to escape but Valdez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valdez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdez is landing with some decent strikes but Anderson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Valdez working Anderson over with strikes here.
Valdez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Valdez landing shots from mount.
Anderson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Valdez 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.
Anderson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Valdez.
Valdez landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Valdez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Anderson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Valdez.
Anderson taking shots to the head.
Valdez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Anderson really wants to buck Valdez off and get back to his feet.
Valdez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valdez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Anderson?
Valdez dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Valdez dominated that round.
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.
Valdez gets a takedown into half guard.
Valdez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anderson defending well though.
Valdez working the head and body with strikes.
Anderson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Valdez thows a huge punch but Anderson dodges it nicely.
Valdez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Valdez.
Anderson is trying to stand up here but Valdez is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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. Valdez connects with a nice short shot to Anderson's temple.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdez uses his free foot to push down on Anderson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Anderson.
Valdez lands a big shot there that rocks Anderson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Valdez cracks Anderson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Valdez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Valdez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Valdez throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Valdez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdez with shots to the head and body - Anderson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Valdez throws some wild stikes that Anderson manages to avoid easily.
Valdez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Valdez thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Valdez breaks from Anderson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Valdez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Anderson looks a forlorn figure.
Valdez with good strikes from the mount here!
Anderson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Anderson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Valdez looking to finish Anderson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Anderson!
Valdez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Valdez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Valdez landing shots from mount.
Anderson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Valdez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Valdez unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Valdez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Valdez lands a big elbow.
Valdez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Valdez with good strikes from the mount here!
Valdez sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Anderson is trying to stand up.
Valdez cracks Anderson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Valdez throwing strikes here but Anderson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Valdez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Julian Valdez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Valdez landing strikes from the mount and Anderson is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Valdez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Valdez shoots for a takedown but Anderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Valdez shoots in and drives through. Anderson sprawls well.
A nice combination there by Anderson.
Anderson sizes up Valdez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Valdez dives in and grabs Anderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes down on Valdez's head and hops out.
Thiago Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Valdez.
Left hook, right uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Valdez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Valdez somewhat.
Anderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Valdez doesn't seem bothered though.
Anderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valdez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thiago Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valdez slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Valdez moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valdez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Anderson's guard.
Valdez is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Valdez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Valdez is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.
Anderson wants to stand but Valdez is controlling the position.
Valdez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Valdez postures up in Anderson's guard and throws a big left but Anderson blocks it.
Thiago Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Valdez fails with a takedown attempt.
Valdez shoots in and bounces Anderson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valdez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Valdez lands a couple of digs.
Anderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anderson is looking to stand up but Valdez isn't so interested in that idea.
Valdez tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdez throws a big right hand that misses.
Valdez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A jab from Anderson does it's job there.
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Valdez on that attempt.
Thiago Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Anderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Valdez blocks the low kick.
Valdez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Anderson regains half guard, as Valdez was trying to land strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Valdez.
Valdez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Valdez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anderson's head.
Valdez drops an elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Valdez lands a nice short elbow.
Valdez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Valdez.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Julian Valdez.
I've got Valdez 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 Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Valdez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Akinori Tadano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sha Danson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tadano might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Elevator by Eminem. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good knees
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akinori Tadano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sha Danson!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tadano avoids it really well and circles away.
Danson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tadano's waist but Tadano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Danson off to one side.
A head kick misses from Danson.
Danson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tadano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tadano rushes Danson and presses him up against the cage.
Tadano tries a knee to the head but Danson blocks it.
Tadano tries to land knees in the clinch but Danson avoids the damage to the body.
Danson avoiding damage as Tadano throws knees to the body.
Tadano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Danson's face.
It looks like Sha Danson has been cut.
Tadano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tadano with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Danson looks gassed!
Tadano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Danson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tadano.
Tadano tries to land a knee to the head but Danson blocks with his arms.
Tadano tries a knee to the head but Danson blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danson tries to pull guard but Tadano won't allow it.
Akinori Tadano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sha Danson.
Tadano with a knee to the head.
Danson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Danson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tadano missing with knees to the body.
Tadano taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tadano landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tadano with a knee to the head.
Tadano tries a knee to the head but Danson blocks it.
Tadano utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Tadano.
Tadano connects with a knee to the head.
Tadano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Danson blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tadano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tadano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Danson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tadano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tadano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tadano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Danson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tadano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Danson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tadano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tadano connects with a knee to the head.
Danson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tadano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tadano lands a knee to the body.
Danson is trying to drag Tadano to the mat but Tadano just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Danson tries to pull guard but Tadano won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danson avoiding damage as Tadano throws knees to the body.
Tadano tries to land a knee to the head but Danson blocks with his arms.
Tadano tries to land a knee to the head but Danson blocks with his arms.
Danson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tadano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tadano effectively controlling the action here.
Tadano misses with a knee strike.
Tadano tries to land knees in the clinch but Danson avoids the damage to the body.
Tadano lands a knee to the body.
Tadano leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tadano is pressed up against the cage. Danson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tadano down to the mat. Tadano avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Danson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tadano leaves Danson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Danson throws a nice looking combination but Tadano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danson has a takedown stuffed.
Danson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Danson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tadano can pounce on him.
Danson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tadano manages to avoid it.
Tadano moves in looking to clinch but Danson pushes him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danson throws a head kick that misses.
Danson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tadano tries to clinch up but Danson circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akinori Tadano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sha Danson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tadano throws a nice head kick!
Tadano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sha Danson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tadano closes the distance and clinches.
Tadano trying to land knees to the body.
Akinori Tadano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tadano is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tadano unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tadano with a knee to the head.
Tadano lands a nice knee to the body.
Tadano crunches a lovely knee into Danson's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tadano connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tadano lands a nice knee to the body.
Tadano missing with knees to the body.
Danson goes for a takedown attempt but Tadano pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tadano rushes Danson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tadano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Danson.
Tadano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Danson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tadano looking to throw knees to the head but Danson is blocking nicely.
Tadano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Danson is defending well for now.
Tadano missing with knees to the body.
Tadano looking to throw knees to the head but Danson is blocking nicely.
Tadano misses with a knee to the head.
Tadano has Danson pressed against the cage.
Danson avoiding damage as Tadano throws knees to the body.
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.
Danson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Akinori Tadano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sha Danson.
Tadano missing with knees to the body.
Danson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tadano avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tadano avoiding damage.
Tadano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Danson tries to pull guard but Tadano holds him up against the cage and eventually Danson drops back down to his feet.
Tadano missing with knees to the body.
Tadano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Danson avoiding damage as Tadano throws knees to the body.
Danson avoiding damage as Tadano throws knees to the body.
Danson wants a takedown.
Danson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danson tries to pull guard but Tadano holds him up against the cage and eventually Danson drops back down to his feet.
Danson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tadano landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tadano tries a knee to the head but Danson blocks it.
Tadano gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Danson.
Danson wants a takedown.
Tadano looking to throw knees to the head but Danson is blocking nicely.
Danson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tadano gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tadano connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Danson managing to block the knees to the body from Tadano.
Tadano tries to land a knee to the head but Danson blocks with his arms.
Tadano's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tadano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Danson blocks it with crossed arms.
Tadano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Danson wants a takedown but no success here.
Danson fails to pull guard.
Danson jumps guard.
Danson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Danson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tadano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tadano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Danson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akinori Tadano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sha Danson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Danson throws a looping overhand right but Tadano ducks down to avoid it.
Tadano tries to clinch up but Danson circles away and keeps his distance.
Tadano wants to clinch up but Danson keeps it at a distance.
Danson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tadano as he jumps to the side.
Tadano pushes Danson up against the cage in a clinch.
Tadano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Danson avoids it.
Danson tries for a takedown but Tadano manages to get underhooks.
Danson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danson tries to pull guard but Tadano holds him up against the cage and eventually Danson drops back down to his feet.
Akinori Tadano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sha Danson.
Tadano manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tadano is pressed up against the cage. Danson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tadano down to the mat. Tadano avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tadano's waist but Tadano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Danson off to one side.
Tadano wants to clinch up but Danson keeps it at a distance.
Tadano is looking to clinch but Danson is avoiding it.
Tadano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Danson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tadano avoids it really well and circles away.
Tadano is looking to clinch but Danson is avoiding it.
Danson tries to land a front kick but Tadano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Danson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tadano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Danson somewhat.
Tadano tries to clinch up but Danson circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tadano doesn't manage to clinch there - Danson circles away.
Danson throws a right and a left that Tadano avoids nicely.
Tadano is looking to clinch but Danson is avoiding it.
Danson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Danson throws a big shot that misses.
Tadano doesn't manage to clinch there - Danson circles away.
Tadano is looking to clinch.
Akinori Tadano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danson closes the distance and clinches up with Tadano, looking for a takedown. Danson pushes Tadano against the cage but Tadano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tadano tries to clinch up but Danson circles away and keeps his distance.
Tadano misses with a head kick.
Tadano has Danson up against the cage in a clinch.
Danson takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tadano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tadano has Danson pressed against the cage.
Tadano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Danson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tadano tries to land knees in the clinch but Danson avoids the damage to the body.
Tadano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Danson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Danson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Come on Tadano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Danson manages to pull guard.
Tadano won't allow Danson to sweep him here.
Danson looking to control.
Danson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tadano defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tadano controlling from the top position.
Tadano has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Danson is proving hard to escape from.
Danson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tadano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tadano stands and throws Danson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danson is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akinori Tadano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tadano, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akinori Tadano!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Glen Burnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takumi Gunma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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159 lbs
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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
2 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Glen Burnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takumi Gunma!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunma scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Burnett misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Burnett throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gunma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burnett sees it coming and defends easily.
Gunma takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gunma wants to work for an arm triangle but Burnett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gunma is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Burnett is looking for a sweep. Gunma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burnett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gunma is working away from the top position though.
Gunma slips a nice elbow through Burnett's hands, connecting with Burnett's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunma scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gunma lands with a punch from half guard.
Burnett punching from the bottom.
Burnett tries to kick Gunma off but Gunma keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gunma wants to work for an arm triangle but Burnett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gunma looks gassed!
Burnett tries to get to full guard but Gunma has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunma frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gunma is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Burnett can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Burnett is looking to get to half guard.
Burnett is squirming around, avoiding Gunma's attempts to control the action.
Burnett is trying desperately to improve position.
Burnett is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gunma working the ground and pound effectively.
Gunma lands a heavy elbow.
Burnett is squirming around, avoiding Gunma's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunma is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Burnett can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gunma with the ground and pound from mount.
Burnett really wants to buck Gunma off and get back to his feet.
Gunma has isolated one of Burnett's arms. Burnett looking to fight him off but Gunma twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Takumi Gunma!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yuu Saga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gil Dos Jaques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gil Dos Jaques will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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159 lbs
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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
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuu Saga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gil Dos Jaques!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dos Jaques.
Dos Jaques moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dos Jaques misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dos Jaques takes a swing at Saga's ribcage but misses.
Dos Jaques throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saga.
Dos Jaques shoots for a double leg takedown but Saga sprawls well. He's pushed Dos Jaques's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Saga scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Saga is looking to advance position but Dos Jaques won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dos Jaques can do anything to dispel that myth.
Saga wants to take a breather but Dos Jaques is having none of it.
Saga is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dos Jaques!
Saga jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dos Jaques manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dos Jaques tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Dos Jaques tries to improve position but can't.
Dos Jaques taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saga is putting a hurting on Dos Jaques here, landing some big shots from side control.
Saga has an Americana. Dos Jaques didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Saga is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Saga hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Yuu Saga!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Naoki Fujii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Wonka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naoki Fujii could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Willy Wonka's chin.
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170 lbs
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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
13 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Naoki Fujii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Willy Wonka!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wonka misses with a two punch combination.
Fujii scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fujii is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wonka has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fujii wants to take a breather but Wonka manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Fujii.
Fujii passes Wonka's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fujii 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.
Fujii trying to control the action but Wonka is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujii trying to mount his opponent but Wonka defends it.
Fujii is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fujii controlling the position easily from mount.
Fujii landing shots from mount.
Fujii lands a big elbow.
Fujii is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Wonka has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Wonka!
Fujii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wonka defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujii controls Wonka momentarily but Wonka frees himself.
Fujii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fujii has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wonka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fujii is breathing heavily.
Fujii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wonka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wonka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fujii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Fujii is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fujii is trying to control the position but Wonka postures up.
Wonka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fujii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wonka wants to stand but Fujii is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fujii looking for a sweep. Not yet Fujii, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naoki Fujii dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fujii looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fujii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wonka throws out the jab.
Wonka stuns Fujii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fujii shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wonka but Wonka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wonka throws a big shot that misses.
Fujii fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naoki Fujii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fujii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wonka defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujii dives in and grabs Wonka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wonka pushes down on Fujii's head and hops out.
Willy Wonka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wonka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wonka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujii closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wonka circles away.
Fujii shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wonka thows a body shot but no joy.
Fujii closes the distance and clinches up with Wonka, looking for a takedown. Fujii pushes Wonka against the cage but Wonka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Wonka. That snapped Fujii's head back.
Fujii takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wonka punishes Fujii's body with a nice straight punch.
Donk. Wonka catches Fujii right on the button with a cross.
Willy Wonka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wonka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Wonka.
Wonka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fujii shoots in and bounces Wonka off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fujii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wonka is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonka wants to get back to his feet but Fujii passes into half guard.
Fujii is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fujii is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wonka is trying to stand up here but Fujii is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujii throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fujii is working for a kimura but Wonka is defending it quite comfortably.
Wonka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fujii.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fujii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wonka misses with a hook.
Wonka misses with a straight right.
Wonka stuffs the takedown.
Fujii keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wonka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wonka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fujii closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wonka circles away.
Fujii shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Wonka is trying to stand up.
Fujii looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wonka is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Wonka wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fujii.
Fujii looking to finish with strikes here!
Wonka is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Willy Wonka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Fujii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wonka.
Wonka tests Fujii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wonka stuffs the takedown.
Wonka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wonka throws a one two combo.
Wonka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fujii.
Fujii slips under a jab.
Wonka throws a head kick but Fujii moves out of range.
Fujii shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wonka napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fujii trying to control the action but Wonka is working from the bottom.
Wonka dodges the ground and pound from Fujii.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujii throws an elbow but Wonka slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fujii tries to score with some ground and pound. Wonka controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Wonka avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fujii.
Fujii goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wonka has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fujii but great work by Wonka.
Fujii tries to bench press Wonka off him but Wonka keeps the position.
Wonka wants to stand but Fujii is controlling his arm.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wonka.
Fujii checks a low kick from Wonka.
Fujii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wonka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Horrible takedown by Fujii or perhaps it was just good defense by Wonka which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naoki Fujii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wonka swinging wildly here.
Fujii fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wonka avoids it really well and circles away.
Wonka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Fujii 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fujii shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fujii showed some decent athleticism there.
Fujii tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wonka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fujii is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wonka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fujii.
Fujii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wonka keeps working.
Fujii is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fujii is looking to advance position but Wonka won't allow it.
Fujii is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wonka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fujii.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Willy Wonka.
I think Wonka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willy Wonka!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jun Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaaron Cent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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27
170 lbs
16 - 3 - 0 |
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147 lbs
5 - 13 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jun Kimura!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaaron Cent!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cent gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cent tries to strike from the bottom.
Cent is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kimura defends well.
Cent working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kimura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kimura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cent is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kimura scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Cent is keeping the position.
Cent looking for subs off his back but Kimura has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cent looks gassed!
Kimura slips a nice elbow through Cent's hands, connecting with Cent's forehead.
Kimura tries to pass to full mount but Cent defends it.
Kimura has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cent looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cent looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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. Kimura connects with a nice short shot to Cent's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cent is in trouble now - Kimura has advanced to mount!
Cent taking shots to the head.
Kimura with good strikes from the mount here!
Kimura working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kimura has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cent's face.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kimura looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kimura wants to finish this one by submission but Cent is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kimura.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kimura scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cent?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cent is rocked!
Kimura working the ground and pound effectively.
Cent is still in real trouble! Can Kimura finish him?
Kimura postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Cent bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Kimura and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jun Kimura!
Jun Kimura retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sen Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgie Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nguyen comes to the cage accompanied by "House of the Rising Sun" by the Animals. Sen Nguyen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Georgie Junior's chin.
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185 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sen Nguyen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Georgie Junior!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Junior, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Nguyen.
Nguyen is looking to clinch but Junior is avoiding it.
Junior is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Junior swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Junior tries to clinch but Nguyen is having none of it.
Nguyen cracks Junior with an open hand slap.
Nguyen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Junior manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nguyen wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junior manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nguyen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nguyen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior controlling the pace for now.
Nguyen has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Junior misses with punches from the back.
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.
You can see the frustration on Nguyen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Junior is not going to allow Nguyen to sit and survive in this position.
Junior looking to hold on to the position here but Nguyen rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Nguyen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Junior puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nguyen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Junior pulls his head out easily.
Junior wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nguyen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nguyen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nguyen tries to clinch up
and Junior moves into the clinch.
Junior tries to score a body lock takedown but Nguyen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Junior tries to work over Nguyen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Junior prevents the takedown attempt.
Junior tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nguyen just stands there and leans against the cage.
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.
Junior gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Junior stalling away here and it's allowed Nguyen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nguyen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nguyen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Junior can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Junior stops Nguyen from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sen Nguyen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nguyen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nguyen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Junior counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Junior.
Nguyen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Junior preventing the sweep.
Junior stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nguyen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nguyen misses with a takedown attempt
and Junior counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nguyen won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junior is staying tight to Nguyen's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Junior decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sen Nguyen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen has his takedown stuffed
and Junior counters with a single leg into guard. Nguyen didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Junior with a flurry of punches that miss.
Junior drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nguyen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nguyen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nguyen!
Nguyen laying and praying for a moment but Junior takes advantage and regains half guard.
Nguyen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Junior doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nguyen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior is staying active underneath Nguyen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Junior trying to control from the bottom.
Junior wants to get back to his feet.
Nguyen trying to mount his opponent but Junior defends it.
Nguyen trying to control from half guard but Junior is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen uses his free foot to push down on Junior's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Junior.
Nguyen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Nguyen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Junior is looking to escape.
Junior slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nguyen wants to control but Junior is keeping him busy.
Nguyen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Junior doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nguyen.
Nguyen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Junior works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgie Junior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nguyen tries to clinch up but Junior circles away and keeps his distance.
Nguyen avoids the head kick by Junior.
Junior has his takedown stuffed
and Nguyen counters with a one-two to the body.
Nguyen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Junior trying to control the position.
Nguyen stands and throws Junior's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nguyen controlling from side mount.
Nguyen decides to stand back up. Nguyen steps back and let's Junior get back to his feet.
Junior takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Junior's half guard.
Nguyen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Junior defends it well.
Nguyen tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Junior wants to improve his position but Nguyen is controlling well.
Nguyen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Junior knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nguyen is keen to just control but Junior is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Junior manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nguyen gets to his feet. Junior looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Junior avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Junior crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nguyen - the referee stops the clock and Junior gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nguyen. Junior manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nguyen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Junior tries to buck Nguyen off but Nguyen is having none of it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Nguyen is looking to take a break and control but Junior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen controls the position.
Nguyen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Junior manages to get back to half guard.
Junior is looking to control Nguyen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Junior avoid being mounted?
Nguyen is keen to just control but Junior is a slippery customer.
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.
Junior wants to get back to full guard.
Junior wants to control but Nguyen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Junior flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nguyen moves nicely into side control.
Nguyen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Junior is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nguyen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nguyen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sen Nguyen clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nguyen tries to clinch up
and Junior counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Junior is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nguyen has an active guard here but Junior has managed to pass into half guard.
Nguyen gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Nguyen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nguyen looking for a triangle here. Junior is fighting it but it looks tight! Nguyen pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Junior is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sen Nguyen!
Sen Nguyen retains his middleweight title!
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