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ZAN 10:Fusejima vs Reem PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Art Browley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyoto Machida has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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211 lbs
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lyoto Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Art Browley!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Browley takes the fight into the clinch.
Browley is leaning against Machida and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Browley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Browley is leaning against Machida and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Browley.
A right hook to the body lands for Browley.
Browley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machida's efforts to push away.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Browley.
Machida drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Browley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Browley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machida is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Browley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machida.
Machida drops down looking for an ankle pick but Browley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Art Browley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida swats away the attempt to clinch by Browley.
Browley has closed the distance and engaged Machida in a clinch.
Browley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machida looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Browley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Browley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Browley.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Browley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Browley.
Browley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Browley lands a hook that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Browley lands a left hand.
Browley lands with a right to the head.
Browley lands a shoulder strike.
Browley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Browley - that landed with a thud.
Browley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Browley tries to clinch up but Machida circles away and keeps his distance.
Browley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Browley is trying to break the clinch but Machida is controlling him.
Browley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Machida wants a takedown but no success here.
Browley lands a body shot.
Browley presses Machida against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Browley is working Machida over against the cage.
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 short right from Browley on the inside.
Browley lands a big right hand that drops Machida! The killer instinct kicks in and Browley finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Browley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Art Browley!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kazahiro Murakami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derreck Ramsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazahiro Murakami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Derreck Ramsey!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murakami shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Murakami showed some decent athleticism there.
Ramsey looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Murakami wants to take a breather but Ramsey is having none of it.
Ramsey is trying is best to control the position here.
Ramsey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murakami throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Murakami is looking to take a break and control but Ramsey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramsey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murakami.
Murakami throwing shots but Ramsey is blocking nicely.
Murakami thows a huge punch but Ramsey dodges it nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murakami scores with a nice strike.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Murakami.
Murakami tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Murakami stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Murakami lands a front kick.
Murakami misses with a few strikes there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murakami, right into the meat.
Murakami lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murakami fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ramsey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jab by Murakami.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters circling a little - Murakami finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey takes one to the chin there.
Ramsey is rocked!
Ramsey loses concentration momentarily and Murakami pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Ramsey crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Murakami finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kazahiro Murakami!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Liam Brady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DK Oakston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oakston has chosen Beastie Boys - High Plains Drifter 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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177 lbs
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175 lbs
3 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Liam Brady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, DK Oakston!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oakston throws a hook to the side of Brady's head but Brady sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A chopping leg kick lands by Oakston.
Some wild striking there from Oakston.
Oakston closes the distance and clinches up with Brady, looking for a takedown. Oakston pushes Brady against the cage but Brady circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brady shoots in and bounces Oakston off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Brady trying to control the position from guard on top but Oakston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oakston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brady wants to control from the top but Oakston keeps moving.
Oakston pulls Brady in to control the position.
Oakston being controlled here, momentarily.
Oakston is looking to stand up but Brady isn't so interested in that idea.
Oakston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brady is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oakston has a closed guard, preventing Brady from standing up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Oakston leaves Brady with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oakston moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oakston gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brady to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Oakston manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brady manages to get himself to full guard.
Brady working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oakston doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oakston manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oakston keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brady's head.
Brady tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brady is trying to keep Oakston in close.
Brady looking for a guillotine here but Oakston defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oakston pushes down on Brady's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brady tries to roll over but Oakston keeps him under control.
Brady is working hard here to advance position.
Brady slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Oakston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brady wants to control the position but Oakston says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady is defending against the submission attempts here by Oakston.
Brady has one foot on Oakston's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Oakston thumps Brady with a low kick.
Oakston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brady.
Brady is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oakston.
Brady tries to clinch but Oakston is having none of it.
Brady is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Oakston.
Oakston bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Oakston thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brady tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oakston wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brady manages to work his way to half guard, despite Oakston's best efforts.
Brady looks like he's trying to stand up.
Oakston trying to control from Brady's half guard. Brady has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Brady looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brady is breathing heavily.
Brady lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Oakston!
Brady can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oakston is looking to escape.
Brady working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Liam Brady will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brady shoots in but Oakston avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brady stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brady wants it to stay on the feet.
Brady rushes Oakston and presses him up against the cage.
Brady's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brady shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brady has managed to clinch.
Brady has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Oakston uses from the top position.
Brady is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oakston defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oakston working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brady's head.
Brady looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oakston wants to pass the guard but Brady is keeping the position.
Brady doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oakston stopping the sweep attempt from Brady.
Oakston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brady wants to stand but Oakston is controlling the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A cross from Brady lands.
Oakston scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Oakston closes the distance and clinches.
Brady breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DK Oakston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oakston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brady tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oakston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brady somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Brady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brady fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brady missing with a left hand there. Oakston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oakston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brady takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Brady moves into the clinch.
Oakston lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brady has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Oakston clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Oakston wants to get back to his feet.
Oakston manages to reverse the position and now he's in Brady's guard. Nice work there by Oakston.
Brady wants to stand and escape but Oakston is having none of it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brady holds on and takes a little breather.
Oakston is working Brady over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brady is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brady looking for subs off his back but Oakston has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oakston looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brady with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Liam Brady overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oakston throwing shots but Brady is blocking nicely.
Oakston wants to free his trapped foot but Brady is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Oakston throws a strike but Brady avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Oakston is looking to work some ground and pound but Brady has wrist control.
Brady working a defensive guard here.
Brady has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oakston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oakston slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oakston working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brady is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Brady looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brady is controlling Oakston's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Oakston thows a huge punch but Brady dodges it nicely.
Oakston looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Liam Brady will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Brady thumps Oakston with a low kick.
Brady throws a left and a right that both miss
and Oakston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brady on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Oakston. Oakston obviously looking to wear him down.
Oakston dodges the punch combination from Brady.
Oakston shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Brady keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oakston looking to ground and pound but Brady is blocking nicely.
Brady working to try and regain half guard.
Oakston scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Brady is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady trying desperately to get to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brady tries to hold on but Oakston postures up.
Oakston thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Brady is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brady keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oakston avoids the attempt from Brady to control.
Oakston prevents Brady from getting the reversal.
Oakston landing strikes from the mount and Brady is in trouble!
Oakston lands a big elbow.
That's two 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.
Oakston controlling his opponent.
Oakston looking to ground and pound but Brady is blocking nicely.
Brady controls the position.
Brady keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brady avoids a series of strikes thrown by Oakston.
Brady wants to hold on but Oakston pushes him away.
Brady is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Oakston landing strikes from the mount.
Brady is desperately trying to improve his position but Oakston has a good base and remains in mount.
Oakston landing shots from mount.
Liam Brady is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady wants to hold on but Oakston pushes him away.
Brady is looking to get to half guard.
Brady wants to hold on but Oakston pushes him away.
Oakston lands a big shot there that rocks Brady but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oakston misses with a head shot.
Brady tries to hold on but Oakston pushes him away.
Brady really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brady tries to lock up and control but Oakston gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Oakston lands a big shot there that rocks Brady but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oakston is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Brady has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Oakston with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brady tries to lock up and control but Oakston gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
DK Oakston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poor strikes thrown by Oakston there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Brady is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brady is wriggling around trying to escape.
Oakston pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oakston thowing shots but they're missing.
Brady tries to hold on but Oakston postures up.
Oakston looking to finish with strikes here!
Oakston looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Brady tries to lock up and control but Oakston gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
DK Oakston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brady has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Liam Brady!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Papa Shango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Argon Erikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erikson has chosen Monster by Skillet as his entrance music. Papa Shango has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Papa Shango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Argon Erikson!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shango tries to clinch up but Erikson circles away and keeps his distance.
Shango looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Erikson rushes Shango with punches - Shango moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Shango goes down! Erikson follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Argon Erikson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Derman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and kimchi smogusboard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Derman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, kimchi smogusboard!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
smogusboard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Derman sprawls well initially but smogusboard persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
smogusboard seems to be looking for submissions.
smogusboard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Derman is just riding it out for now. smogusboard eventually gives up the hold.
smogusboard is working for a submission of some sort.
smogusboard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
smogusboard wants to work for an arm triangle but Derman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
smogusboard looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
smogusboard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Derman sees it coming and defends easily.
smogusboard seems to be looking for submissions.
Derman is trying to stand up here but smogusboard is controlling him well.
Derman wants to get back to full guard.
Derman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
smogusboard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Derman manages to get to full guard.
Derman trying to control the position.
smogusboard is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Derman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Derman has escaped and now he's on top!
smogusboard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Derman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Derman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Derman wants to get up but he can't break smogusboard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Derman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
Derman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Derman throws a big right hand that misses.
Derman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Derman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
smogusboard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Derman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Derman struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Derman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
kimchi smogusboard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
smogusboard fails to land the takedown.
Derman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Derman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Derman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Derman is looking to work some ground and pound but smogusboard has wrist control.
Derman thows a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Derman is looking to work some ground and pound but smogusboard has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
smogusboard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Derman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Derman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for smogusboard on the ground.
Derman passes into half guard.
Derman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Derman is nestled in close to smogusboard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
smogusboard looking for submissions off his back.
smogusboard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Derman pulls his head out easily.
Derman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
smogusboard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Derman pulls his head out easily.
Derman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
smogusboard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
smogusboard misses with a takedown
and Derman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in smogusboard's guard now.
Derman throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Derman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Derman throws and elbow that misses. smogusboard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Derman's guard. Nice move by smogusboard!
smogusboard 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.
smogusboard drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Derman dives on top into guard.
Derman throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Derman dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
smogusboard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Derman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Derman lands a couple of elbows.
smogusboard has his foot on Derman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Derman works his way back into a safe position though.
Derman trying to control but smogusboard is working from the bottom.
Derman postures up in smogusboard's guard and throws a big left but smogusboard blocks it.
Derman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mark Derman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Derman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Derman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
smogusboard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Derman throws and elbow that misses. smogusboard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Derman's guard. Nice move by smogusboard!
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.
smogusboard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Derman wants to sweep but no luck.
smogusboard postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Derman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of smogusboard, into his guard.
Derman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Derman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
smogusboard working for a triangle but Derman defends it easily.
smogusboard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Derman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
smogusboard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Derman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Derman slips nicely into half guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Derman here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
smogusboard looking for submissions off his back.
Derman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Derman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Derman 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 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Derman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leg Sweeperton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Bruce Lee has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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179 lbs
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182 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruce Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leg Sweeperton!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a hook to the side of Sweeperton's head but Sweeperton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Bruce Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sweeperton throws out the jab.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Sweeperton gets a takedown into half guard.
Sweeperton tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.
Sweeperton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sweeperton is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sweeperton moves into full mount! Lee won't be happy about that!
Sweeperton fails to move to back control.
Sweeperton controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweeperton looking to secure an arm triangle but Lee defends it well.
Sweeperton pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Sweeperton works his way to his opponent's back.
Good control from Sweeperton.
Lee showing good submission defense here.
Sweeperton is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sweeperton on the ground.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Lee showing good submission defense here.
Sweeperton looking to break Lee's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lee remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sweeperton will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sweeperton looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee prevents Sweeperton from getting a body triangle.
Sweeperton biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lee staying busy and making it hard for Sweeperton to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sweeperton is riding his opponent, not letting Lee buck him off.
Despite being in the dominant position, Leg Sweeperton just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sweeperton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sweeperton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sweeperton misses with a hook.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Sweeperton pushes him off.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Sweeperton moves out of range easily.
Lee throws a leg kick that misses.
Lee misses with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sweeperton checks a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sweeperton crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lee - the referee stops the clock and Sweeperton gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lee. Sweeperton manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Sweeperton blocks the low kick.
Lee motions for Sweeperton to come forward. Lee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lee slips under a jab from Sweeperton.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sweeperton on the side of the head.
Lee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sweeperton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sweeperton swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Sweeperton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Sweeperton is out of range.
Sweeperton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sweeperton to score with a decent uppercut.
Lee ducks right into an uppercut from Sweeperton.
An inside leg kick from Lee misses.
Sweeperton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee takes one to the side of the head.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sweeperton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sweeperton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton passes into half guard.
Sweeperton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.
Sweeperton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lee wants to improve his position but Sweeperton is controlling well.
Lee gets back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sweeperton passes into half guard.
Sweeperton passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leg Sweeperton 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.
Sweeperton thows a body shot but no joy.
Sweeperton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sweeperton misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee.
Lee defending well as Sweeperton loads up on a big left hand.
Lee tries a low kick but Sweeperton avoids it.
Sweeperton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sweeperton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sweeperton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweeperton is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sweeperton to get the leverage.
Sweeperton is breathing heavily.
Sweeperton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Sweeperton sits in half guard.
Lee wants to improve his position but Sweeperton is controlling well.
Sweeperton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lee defends it well.
Sweeperton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lee won't allow Sweeperton to pass to mount.
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.
Lee wants to improve his position but Sweeperton is controlling well.
Sweeperton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sweeperton is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Sweeperton throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Sweeperton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sweeperton tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sweeperton checks a leg kick nicely.
A clash of legs there as Sweeperton blocks the low kick.
Lee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sweeperton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Sweeperton wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Sweeperton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard.
Sweeperton wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Sweeperton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lee kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sweeperton throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sweeperton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lee throws a low kick but Sweeperton avoids it.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sweeperton misses with a body shot.
Sweeperton throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Sweeperton punishes Lee's body with a nice straight punch.
Sweeperton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Sweeperton moves away and avoids it.
Bruce Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sweeperton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sweeperton showed some decent athleticism there.
Sweeperton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lee defends it well.
Sweeperton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sweeperton trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Sweeperton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leg Sweeperton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lee slips under a jab.
Sweeperton scores a takedown into full mount!
Sweeperton controlling from mount.
Lee is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sweeperton looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sweeperton looking to isolate an arm here. Lee doesn't see it coming and as Sweeperton extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Sweeperton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leg Sweeperton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Francois Ducati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kratus Pretorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Francois Ducati has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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197 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Francois Ducati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kratus Pretorian!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pretorian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pretorian stuffs the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Pretorian.
Ducati throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pretorian's waist but Pretorian gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ducati off to one side.
Pretorian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ducati showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pretorian.
Pretorian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pretorian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ducati circles away quickly and effectively.
Pretorian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pretorian misses with a two punch combination.
Ducati shoots in and drives through. Pretorian sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francois Ducati. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ducati throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ducati shoots in for a takedown but Pretorian shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ducati misses with a takedown attempt - Pretorian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ducati shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pretorian sprawls well. Pretorian wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ducati gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pretorian misses with a few strikes there.
Ducati changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pretorian looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pretorian dodges the ground and pound from Ducati.
Pretorian is not content to let Ducati control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ducati working the ground and pound.
Ducati trying to control the action but Pretorian is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pretorian stops Ducati from passing to mount.
Pretorian is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
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.
Ducati misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pretorian can do anything to dispel that myth.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ducati slips a jab and a cross from Pretorian.
Pretorian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ducati circles away quickly and effectively.
Pretorian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ducati circles away quickly and effectively.
Pretorian looks to land a combination. Ducati sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No luck for Ducati with that takedown attempt.
Ducati slips a jab and a cross from Pretorian.
Pretorian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ducati moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice combination there by Pretorian.
Ducati dives in and grabs Pretorian's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pretorian pushes down on Ducati's head and hops out.
Pretorian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pretorian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Pretorian does no damage.
Pretorian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pretorian misses with the combination.
Pretorian throws a series of punches but Ducati avoids them all with ease.
Ducati fails with a takedown attempt.
Pretorian scores with a one two! Ducati had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Pretorian.
Ducati slips a jab and a cross from Pretorian.
Ducati dodges the punch combination from Pretorian.
Ducati slips a jab and a cross from Pretorian.
Pretorian misses with a wild combination.
Ducati has a takedown stuffed.
Pretorian looks to land a combination but Ducati avoids it well.
Ducati shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pretorian but Pretorian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ducati avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ducati.
Ducati is breathing heavily.
Ducati showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pretorian.
Ducati fails with the takedown.
Pretorian scores with a one two! Ducati had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pretorian throws a nice looking combination but Ducati bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ducati looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Pretorian.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pretorian lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kratus Pretorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pretorian lands a two punch combo.
Pretorian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ducati circles away quickly and effectively.
Pretorian throws a nice looking combination but Ducati bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ducati shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pretorian pinned against the cage. Pretorian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pretorian scores with a one two! Ducati had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pretorian fails to land with a series of punches.
Pretorian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pretorian fails to land with a series of punches.
Ducati has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pretorian misses with a wild combination.
Pretorian stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Pretorian. No joy for Ducati on that attempt.
Pretorian misses with a series of wild punches.
Pretorian looks to land a combination but Ducati avoids it well.
Pretorian tries to bum rush Ducati with a series of wild strikes but Ducati uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kratus Pretorian dominated that round.
That's time! Ducati's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ducati shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pretorian defends it nicely.
Ducati showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pretorian.
Pretorian misses with the combination.
Ducati fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A combination from Pretorian does no damage.
Pretorian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ducati.
Ducati decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pretorian is defending against the submission attempts here by Ducati.
Ducati thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pretorian's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ducati prevents Pretorian from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ducati thows a huge punch but Pretorian dodges it nicely.
Pretorian avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ducati.
Pretorian is refusing to be controlled, as Ducati sits in half guard.
Ducati thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ducati seems to be working for a kimura but Pretorian defends the submission attempt.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pretorian throws a one two combo.
Pretorian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ducati is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pretorian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francois Ducati. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pretorian misses with a double jab.
Pretorian throws a right and a left that Ducati avoids nicely.
Ducati drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ducati stops Pretorian from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ducati accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pretorian is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ducati is controlling him.
Pretorian keeping full guard, as Ducati tries to pass.
Pretorian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ducati. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ducati prevents Pretorian from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pretorian is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pretorian throws a right and a left that Ducati avoids nicely.
A combination from Pretorian does no damage.
Ducati throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pretorian's waist but Pretorian gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ducati off to one side.
Pretorian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ducati takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pretorian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pretorian is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ducati closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pretorian circles away.
Ducati is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pretorian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pretorian misses with a series of wild punches.
Pretorian throws a series of punches but Ducati avoids them all with ease.
Pretorian misses with a few strikes there.
Francois Ducati is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ducati dodges the punch combination from Pretorian.
Ducati closes the distance and clinches up with Pretorian, looking for a takedown. Ducati pushes Pretorian against the cage but Pretorian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pretorian misses with a series of wild punches.
Pretorian throws a series of punches but Ducati moves out of range.
That's four 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.
Pretorian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ducati looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pretorian is fending him off so far but Ducati persists. Nope, Pretorian circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch combination from Pretorian misses.
Pretorian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ducati circles away quickly and effectively.
Pretorian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pretorian fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Pretorian.
Pretorian misses with the combination.
Pretorian tries to bum rush Ducati with a series of wild strikes but Ducati uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ducati decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ducati looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ducati is trying to control the action in half guard but Pretorian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pretorian is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francois Ducati dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pretorian moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pretorian lands a two punch combo.
Pretorian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pretorian misses with the combination.
Pretorian misses with the combination.
Pretorian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pretorian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ducati takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ducati looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Pretorian!
Ducati is landing with some decent strikes but Pretorian is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ducati controlling his opponent.
Ducati throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ducati wants to finish this one by submission but Pretorian is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ducati.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pretorian wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Ducati jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pretorian is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pretorian and Ducati has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ground and pound from Ducati seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
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.
Ducati is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pretorian is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ducati tries to advance to mount but Pretorian denies him.
Pretorian is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ducati is controlling him well.
Ducati thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ducati throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pretorian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ducati looks for a takedown but Pretorian sprawls well.
Pretorian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ducati.
Pretorian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Pretorian does no damage.
Pretorian throws a right hand that Ducati ducks under and follows up with a left that Ducati also avoids with ease.
Pretorian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pretorian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francois Ducati. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pretorian fails to land with a series of punches.
Pretorian scores with a one two! Ducati had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pretorian throws a series of punches but Ducati avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pretorian throws a one two combo.
Kratus Pretorian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ducati shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pretorian as he jumps to the side.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pretorian.
Pretorian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pretorian misses with a wild combination.
Pretorian scores with a three punch combo!
Pretorian throws a one two combo.
A combination from Pretorian does no damage.
A punch combination from Pretorian misses.
Pretorian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pretorian throws a series of punches but Ducati moves out of range.
Pretorian misses with a double jab.
A combination from Pretorian does no damage.
Ducati fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pretorian avoids it really well and circles away.
Pretorian throws a right hand that Ducati ducks under and follows up with a left that Ducati also avoids with ease.
Ducati showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pretorian.
A punch combination from Pretorian misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kratus Pretorian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pretorian has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kratus Pretorian!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hideaki Katsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Duran (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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180 lbs
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18
179 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hideaki Katsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bas Duran!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Katsu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duran keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Duran misses with a body shot.
Duran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bas Duran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katsu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Duran tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran doesn't manage to clinch there - Katsu circles away.
Duran fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsu fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hideaki Katsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duran tries to clinch but Katsu is having none of it.
Duran swings for the body but Katsu moves out of range.
Katsu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Duran tries to clinch but Katsu moves out of range.
Duran throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Katsu.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duran doesn't manage to clinch there - Katsu circles away.
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.
Katsu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Duran defends it nicely.
Duran throws a nice looking combination but Katsu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Duran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Katsu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duran wants to clinch up but Katsu keeps it at a distance.
Duran scores with a punch to the head.
Duran moves in looking to clinch but Katsu pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsu shoots for a double leg takedown but Duran sprawls well. He's pushed Katsu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bas Duran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duran wants to clinch.
Duran keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Duran misses with a few strikes there.
Duran moves in looking to clinch but Katsu pushes him off.
Duran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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.
Katsu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Katsu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Duran circles away.
A punch combination from Duran misses.
Duran looks to land a combination but Katsu avoids it well.
Duran doesn't manage to clinch there - Katsu circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Katsu ducks right into an uppercut from Duran.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Duran 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.
Duran throws a head kick that misses.
Duran thows a body shot but no joy.
Duran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duran tries to clinch up.
Duran displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Katsu.
Katsu swats away the attempt to clinch by Duran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsu shoots for a takedown but Duran saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Katsu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Duran tries to clinch up.
Duran tries to clinch up.
Duran lands a jab-cross combination.
Duran misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Duran is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Katsu rather than just go for the knockout.
Duran throws a sloppy head kick and Katsu moves out of range easily.
Duran cracks Katsu with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duran is looking to clinch but Katsu is avoiding it.
Duran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duran is looking to clinch but Katsu is avoiding it.
Duran scores with a punch to the head.
Duran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Katsu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duran stuffs the takedown attempt from Katsu. Katsu gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hideaki Katsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Katsu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran throws a right and a left that Katsu avoids nicely.
Duran digs a good hook to Katsu's body.
Duran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duran attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Duran looks to score with a jab to the body but Katsu is just out of range.
Duran digs a good hook to Katsu's body.
Duran throws a right and a left that both miss.
Katsu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Katsu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Duran swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Duran doesn't manage to clinch there - Katsu circles away.
Duran stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Duran wants it to stay on the feet.
Katsu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Duran cracks Katsu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Katsu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duran sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Duran is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Duran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Duran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Katsu moves away.
Duran scores with a jab. Katsu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Katsu. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Duran is looking to clinch.
Duran tries to clinch there but Katsu circles away.
Duran darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Duran scores with a body shot.
Bas Duran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duran fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Duran does it's job there.
Duran throws a series of punches but Katsu avoids them all with ease.
Duran has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran misses with an attempted mid kick.
Duran scores with a one two! Katsu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Duran lands a jab.
Duran misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Duran does no damage.
Duran slaps away a takedown attempt from Katsu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Duran misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duran tries to clinch there but Katsu circles away.
Katsu dodges the punch combination from Duran.
Duran moves in looking to clinch but Katsu pushes him off.
Katsu shoots for a takedown but Duran saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Duran looks to land a combination but Katsu avoids it well.
Duran changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran moves in looking to clinch but Katsu pushes him off.
Katsu shoots in for a double leg but Duran sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hideaki Katsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Katsu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Duran as he avoids it easily.
Duran tries to clinch but Katsu is having none of it.
Katsu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Duran as he avoids it easily.
Duran looks for the body kick but Katsu saw that one coming.
Duran displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Katsu.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Katsu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duran takes a swing at Katsu's ribcage but misses.
Katsu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Katsu advances to half guard.
Katsu tries to pass to full mount but Duran defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katsu decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Hideaki Katsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bas Duran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duran fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bas Duran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Duran 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bas Duran!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Munemitsu Fusejima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Reem (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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162 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Munemitsu Fusejima!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Reem!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reem missing with a left hand there. Fusejima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reem throws a shot from downtown. Fusejima moves away and avoids it.
Fusejima dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reem. That did some damage!
Fusejima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reem throws out the jab.
Reem misses with a looping left.
Fusejima darts in and clinches Reem up against the cage.
Fusejima changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reem fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reem throws a big shot that misses.
Fusejima slips under a jab from Reem.
Fusejima closes the distance and clinches.
Fusejima keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reem's efforts to push away.
Reem has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reem gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fusejima.
Fusejima gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Reem wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fusejima throwing shots but Reem is blocking nicely.
Reem wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fusejima perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Reem avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fusejima.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fusejima moves out of range as Reem strikes.
Reem misses the jab.
Reem just misses with a punch to the body.
Reem throws a jab but it's blocked by Fusejima.
Reem connects with a right hand. Fusejima shakes it off.
Fusejima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reem uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fusejima has time to react.
Fusejima fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fusejima.
Reem misses with a two punch combination.
Reem throws a lazy right hand but Fusejima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reem misses with a looping right.
Fusejima gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reem wants to break free but Fusejima has control.
Reem is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Reem's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reem looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reem breaks from the clinch.
Fusejima scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Reem looks like he's trying to stand up.
Reem is staying active underneath Fusejima, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fusejima wants to pass to mount but Reem is defending the position.
Reem is looking to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reem can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fusejima is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reem misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Reem misses.
Fusejima takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fusejima slips a jab from Reem.
Fusejima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reem.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reem manages to break the clinch.
Fusejima closes the distance and pushes Reem back into the cage.
Fusejima has Reem pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reem manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Munemitsu Fusejima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fusejima drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reem wants to break free but Fusejima has control.
Reem tries to circle away but Fusejima has him pinned against the cage.
Reem gets underhooks to prevent Fusejima's takedown attempt.
Reem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reem lands the left hand.
Reem cracks Fusejima with an open hand slap.
Reem listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fusejima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fusejima sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reem swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fusejima moves away from the strike by Reem.
Fusejima ducks under a wild hook from Reem.
Reem throws a hook but Fusejima blocks it.
Fusejima avoids the body shot from Reem.
Nice defenses there by Fusejima.
Fusejima rushes Reem and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reem is pressed up against the cage. Fusejima has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reem down to the mat. Reem avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fusejima shoots in for a takedown but Reem shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fusejima tries to clinch up.
Fusejima closes the distance and pushes Reem back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fusejima drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reem pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fusejima misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Munemitsu Fusejima will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Reem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fusejima.
Reem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fusejima manages to avoid it.
Reem throws a right hand that Fusejima ducks under and follows up with a left that Fusejima also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Reem misses.
Reem throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fusejima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reem.
Fusejima scores with a hook.
Reem looks to score with a jab to the body but Fusejima is just out of range.
Reem misses with a looping right.
Reem takes a swing at Fusejima's ribcage but misses.
Reem misses with a straight left.
Fusejima shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reem as he avoids it easily.
Reem scores with a sloppy right hand. Fusejima should have avoided that one.
Reem looks to throw the jab but Fusejima is out of range.
Reem is breathing heavily.
Fusejima moves into the clinch.
Fusejima drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reem pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fusejima moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Reem catches Fusejima right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Reem finds it's way through Fusejima's defenses.
Fusejima takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice defenses there by Fusejima.
Reem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reem might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fusejima has closed the distance and engaged Reem in a clinch.
Fusejima drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reem pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Munemitsu Fusejima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fusejima is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fusejima.
Fusejima doesn't manage to clinch there - Reem circles away.
Fusejima clinches up against the cage.
Reem wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fusejima has him pressed against the cage.
Fusejima wants a takedown but no success here.
Fusejima looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reem wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fusejima has him pressed against the cage.
Reem tries to break the clinch but Fusejima is controlling the position.
Fusejima has clasped his hands together around Reem's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Reem really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fusejima. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reem is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fusejima tries to advance to mount but can't.
Reem is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reem prevents Fusejima from moving into mount.
Fusejima trying to control the position but Reem is working away.
Fusejima tries for a kimura but Reem is defending well.
Fusejima misses with the ground and pound.
Fusejima thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reem just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reem.
Reem keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reem lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nick Reem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reem lands a jab to the nose.
Reem throws a hook but Fusejima avoids it easily.
Fusejima takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reem lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reem connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fusejima's hands.
Fusejima is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reem pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oh Fusejima is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reem misses with a looping left.
Fusejima seems to have got his legs back now.
Nick Reem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reem looks to land a right hand but Fusejima moved out of range.
Fusejima tries to clinch up.
Fusejima shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fusejima was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fusejima is looking to work his way around to Reem's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Reem really wants to buck Fusejima off and get back to his feet.
Fusejima can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reem is looking to escape.
Reem wants to get back to his feet.
Fusejima trying to control but Reem is having none of it.
Reem really wants to buck Fusejima off and get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fusejima throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Reem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fusejima gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reem is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reem tries to break the clinch but Fusejima is controlling the position.
Reem can't break the clinch.
Reem tries to break the clinch but Fusejima is controlling the position.
Fusejima is trying to drag Reem to the mat but Reem just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fusejima misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Reem's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fusejima looking for a takedown.
Reem wants to get back to striking at distance but Fusejima won't allow it.
Reem has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reem gets underhooks to prevent Fusejima's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Munemitsu Fusejima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fusejima is trying to drag Reem to the mat but Reem just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Reem wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reem moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fusejima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reem.
Reem misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reem throws a jab when Fusejima was well out of range.
Reem misses with a two punch combination.
Fusejima clinches up against the cage.
Fusejima changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reem fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fusejima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reem throws out the jab.
Fusejima avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fusejima closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fusejima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fusejima looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Reem kicks off Fusejima and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reem throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fusejima fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Reem sprawls well initially but Fusejima persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fusejima frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Reem has given up his back.
Fusejima is looking to control Reem but Reem is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Reem is trying to get back to his feet but Fusejima has full control of the position and if anything, Reem has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Reem is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reem defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Fusejima's arms.
Reem holding both Fusejima 's hands and preventing any damage.
Reem fending off the submission attempt from Fusejima.
Reem wants to get back to his feet.
Reem showing good submission defense here.
Reem is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Fusejima off. It looks like it's working - Fusejima slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Reem displaying calm under pressure there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reem misses with a looping left.
Fusejima slips under a jab.
Fusejima darts in and clinches Reem up against the cage.
Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fusejima tries to clinch there but Reem circles away.
Fusejima misses with a takedown attempt - Reem sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fusejima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reem swings for the body but Fusejima moves out of range.
Reem lands a body shot.
Reem throws the left hand but Fusejima avoids the punch easily.
Reem jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Munemitsu Fusejima clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fusejima clinches with his opponent.
Reem gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fusejima.
Fusejima drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reem gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Reem tries to break free but Fusejima pushes him back against the cage.
Reem breaks from the clinch.
Fusejima on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reem thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reem misses the jab.
Reem throws the left hand but Fusejima avoids the punch easily.
Fusejima shoots in for a takedown but Reem shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Munemitsu Fusejima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reem looks to land a left hand but Fusejima moved out of range nicely.
Reem throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reem scores with a shot to the body.
Fusejima fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fusejima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reem. Fusejima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fusejima is looking to clinch.
Fusejima looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fusejima rushes Reem and presses him up against the cage.
Fusejima drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reem gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Reem has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fusejima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reem has had enough of the clinch but Fusejima keeps him there for the moment.
Fusejima keeps control of Reem as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reem breaks the clinch.
Fusejima shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Reem is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Fusejima can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reem is looking to escape.
You get the feeling that Reem really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fusejima breaks from Reem's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Reem wants to get back to his feet.
Fusejima looking to control but Reem is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reem wants to get back to his feet.
Fusejima sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Reem wants to get back to his feet.
Reem 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.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fusejima's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reem defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Fusejima's arms.
Reem manages to stand up with Fusejima still on his back. Eventually Fusejima drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Reem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fusejima.
Reem looks to land a left hand but Fusejima moved out of range nicely.
Fusejima has closed the distance and engaged Reem in a clinch.
Fusejima wants a takedown but no success here.
Reem has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reem throws a combination that misses
and Fusejima counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fusejima.
Fusejima is stalling here.
Fusejima keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reem's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reem is trying to break the clinch but Fusejima is controlling him.
Reem wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reem has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fusejima is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reem pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Reem has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fusejima is trying to trip Reem. He has hold of a leg but Reem is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fusejima persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Reem wants to stand but Fusejima is controlling the position.
Reem keeping moving, preventing Fusejima from controlling successfully.
Fusejima is really struggling to control Reem but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Reem wants to stand but Fusejima is controlling the position.
Fusejima wants to control from the top but Reem keeps moving.
Reem scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fusejima moves away from the strike by Reem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Munemitsu Fusejima had his way with Nick Reem in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A jab from Reem misses.
Fusejima has closed the distance and engaged Reem in a clinch.
Reem tries to break the clinch but Fusejima is controlling the position.
Fusejima prevents Reem from breaking the clinch.
Fusejima is working for takedown but Reem is calmly controlling the position for now.
Reem looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Reem wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reem is trying to break the clinch but Fusejima has him pressed against the cage.
Fusejima tries to score a body lock takedown but Reem shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Reem is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reem is looking to break free of the clinch but Fusejima has double underhooks.
Reem wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fusejima has him pressed against the cage.
Reem is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fusejima has Reem pressed against the cage, preventing Reem from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fusejima tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fusejima closes the distance and clinches.
Reem prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Munemitsu Fusejima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fusejima is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reem pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Reem has had enough of the clinch but Fusejima keeps him there for the moment.
Reem can't break the clinch.
Reem is looking to break free of the clinch but Fusejima has double underhooks.
Fusejima keeps control of Reem as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fusejima changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reem fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reem connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fusejima ducks under a wild hook from Reem.
A shot to de liver by Reem. Beautiful body shot.
Reem throws out a loose jab but Fusejima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reem throws out a powerful jab.
Reem scores with a hook.
A big right from Reem misses.
Nick Reem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fusejima slips a straight right by Reem.
Reem misses with a looping right.
A jab lands there for Fusejima.
Reem loads up on a big right hand but Fusejima slips the punch.
Fusejima uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reem.
Fusejima scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fusejima tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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.
Reem is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Fusejima tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fusejima is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reem has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fusejima is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reem has escaped the position, nice work there.
Reem is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fusejima has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fusejima is looking to take a break and control but Reem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reem is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fusejima is controlling him well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Reem throws a nice looking combination but Fusejima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Fusejima.
Reem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fusejima closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fusejima lands in his opponent's guard.
Fusejima working some strikes from top position.
Fusejima trying to control the position from guard on top but Reem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nick Reem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reem is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fusejima passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fusejima works his way into side control.
Reem wants to get back to his feet.
Munemitsu Fusejima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fusejima wants to control but Reem is keeping him busy.
Reem is pushing Fusejima's head away, looking to escape. Fusejima manages to hold on to the position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Reem trying to remain calm as Fusejima controls from the top position.
Reem throws Fusejima to one side and escapes!
Reem misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Reem throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fusejima lands a jab to the nose.
And that's the end of the fight!
Munemitsu Fusejima showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fusejima has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Munemitsu Fusejima!
Munemitsu Fusejima is the new lightweight champion!
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