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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Beagal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Hardcore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan Hardcore acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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, Steven Beagal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bryan Hardcore!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardcore takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Beagal swats away the attempt to clinch by Hardcore.
Hardcore displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beagal.
Beagal fails with a takedown attempt.
Hardcore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beagal moves away.
Hardcore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beagal.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Beagal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Beagal with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beagal closes the distance and clinches.
Hardcore can't get the takedown.
Beagal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hardcore.
Beagal gets underhooks to prevent Hardcore's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beagal wants to break free but Hardcore has control.
Beagal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Beagal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hardcore doesn't seem phased though.
Beagal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beagal fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Beagal with that takedown attempt.
Hardcore defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beagal.
Beagal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hardcore closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardcore trying to control the pace.
Hardcore wants to pass to mount but Beagal is defending the position.
Hardcore trying to control the action but Beagal is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardcore is working for a submission of some sort.
Hardcore seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hardcore trying to mount his opponent but Beagal defends it.
Beagal pushes Hardcore off looking to stand but Hardcore dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hardcore decides to stand and escape the position.
Hardcore rushes Beagal and presses him up against the cage.
Hardcore is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Beagal pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hardcore has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Beagal is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Beagal is trying to break the clinch but Hardcore has him pressed against the cage.
Hardcore changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Beagal fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Beagal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hardcore counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beagal is breathing heavily.
Hardcore forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Hardcore dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Beagal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hardcore counters with a takedown into side control.
Hardcore trying to control the position but Beagal is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beagal stops Hardcore from passing to mount.
Beagal could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hardcore tries to advance position but instead Beagal slips a leg back in to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardcore throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardcore stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Beagal to get to his feet.
Hardcore shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Beagal is trying to defend but Hardcore finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hardcore thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bryan Hardcore has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardcore seems to be looking for submissions.
Hardcore thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hardcore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beagal keeps working.
Beagal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hardcore.
Beagal is staying active underneath Hardcore, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardcore is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Still in half guard, Hardcore seems content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hardcore leaves Beagal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Beagal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardcore closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hardcore controlling from side mount.
Hardcore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beagal keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardcore controlling the position from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Hardcore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hardcore drives through and clinches with Beagal against the cage.
Beagal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hardcore is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Beagal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hardcore fails with the takedown
and Beagal counters with a three punch combo that has Hardcore backing up. Hardcore nods at Beagal to acknowledge the strikes.
Beagal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beagal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hardcore counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hardcore is just content to waste time from the top position. Beagal takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardcore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beagal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hardcore controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Hardcore has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Beagal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hardcore.
Hardcore is looking to stand up but Beagal won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardcore stands and steps away. Beagal gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bryan Hardcore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hardcore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bryan Hardcore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beagal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hardcore avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Beagal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beagal throws a head kick but Hardcore moves out of range.
Beagal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hardcore decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Beagal's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardcore not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hardcore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardcore not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steven Beagal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Hardcore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hardcore 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Hardcore!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Postma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Postma has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin Postma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sam Winchester!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Postma closes the distance and clinches up with Winchester, looking for a takedown. Postma pushes Winchester against the cage but Winchester circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Postma throws a body punch but Winchester moves out of range.
Postma doesn't manage to clinch there - Winchester circles away.
Postma shoots in but Winchester avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Postma will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Postma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Postma closes the distance and clinches.
Winchester is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Postma keeps control of Winchester as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Winchester wants to get back to striking at distance but Postma won't allow it.
Winchester can't break the clinch.
Postma pulls Winchester into guard.
Winchester tries to stand but Postma is controlling from the bottom.
Postma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winchester is one step ahead there.
Winchester trying to stand up but can't free himself from Postma's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester wants to stand and escape but instead Postma has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Postma controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Postma prevents Winchester from getting back to his feet.
Winchester really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Postma. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Postma stands and throws Winchester's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Postma is looking to take a break and control but Winchester is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Winchester managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Postma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester is trying to buck Postma off.
Winchester takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Postma trying to control the position but Winchester is working away.
Winchester is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Postma dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Postma walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Winchester blocks a head kick by Postma.
Postma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Postma wants to clinch up but Winchester keeps it at a distance.
Winchester fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Postma shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Postma throws a head kick but Winchester moves out of range.
Winchester slaps away a takedown attempt from Postma, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Postma misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Winchester counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Postma looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Winchester is fending him off so far but Postma persists. Nope, Winchester circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Postma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winchester slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Winchester lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Winchester dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Winchester.
Postma wants to clinch but Winchester slips to the side
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Winchester counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Postma closes the distance but Winchester moves to the side
and Winchester counters with a straight right hand.
Postma tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Winchester counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Winchester defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Postma.
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.
Postma throws a left and a right that both miss
and Winchester counters with a straight right hand.
Sam Winchester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Winchester there.
Winchester scores with a jab.
Winchester takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Winchester misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Postma gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Winchester counters with a straight right hand.
Postma throws a low kick but it's checked well by Winchester.
Winchester jabs at Postma's body.
Winchester throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Winchester throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Postma closes the distance but Winchester moves to the side
and Winchester makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Postma tries for a takedown but Winchester circles away easily
enabling Winchester to counter with a crisp jab.
Winchester lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Postma shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Winchester lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Postma misses with a head kick.
A lazy left from Winchester finds it's target.
Winchester scores with a one two! Postma had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Postma has his takedown stuffed
enabling Winchester to counter with a crisp jab.
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.
Winchester lands a jab.
Winchester throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winchester lands with a good body shot.
Postma wants to clinch but Winchester slips to the side
and Winchester counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Winchester getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Winchester slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Postma takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Winchester lands a glancing blow to the side of Postma's head.
A swing and a miss from Postma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Winchester showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Winchester keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Postma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Winchester to score with a decent uppercut.
Postma gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Winchester counters with a one-two to the body.
Kevin Postma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winchester dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Winchester lands a slapping body shot.
Postma shoots in for a double leg but Winchester sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Postma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Postma shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Winchester defends it nicely.
Postma has his takedown stuffed
and Winchester counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester scores with a one two! Postma had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Winchester lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Postma misses with a straight right.
Winchester connects with a single shot there.
Postma throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Winchester's waist but Winchester gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Postma off to one side.
A left and a right from Winchester both land. Nice combination.
Winchester bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Winchester lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Winchester ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Postma throws a combination that misses
and Winchester counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Winchester connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Winchester lands a two punch combo.
Winchester throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Postma on the side of the head.
Postma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Winchester connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Winchester lands a nice hook to Postma's body. Postma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Postma is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Winchester.
Winchester slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Postma fails with the takedown.
Postma tries for a takedown but Winchester circles away easily
and Winchester counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Postma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Postma tries for a takedown but Winchester circles away easily
and Winchester counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Winchester scores with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Winchester there.
Nice uppercut lands for Winchester. That snapped Postma's head back.
A left lands for Winchester.
Postma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Winchester scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Winchester. Beautiful body shot.
Postma has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Winchester finds it's way round the side to connect with Postma's head.
Postma has his takedown stuffed
and Winchester counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Winchester scores with a one two! Postma had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Postma misses with a takedown
letting Winchester counter with a right hand.
Postma walks into a stiff left hand from Winchester.
Kevin Postma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winchester lands an overhand right.
Nice body punch from Winchester.
Winchester cracks Postma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winchester lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Winchester lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Winchester.
A jab lands there for Winchester.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Winchester comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Winchester 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Winchester!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yu Kanta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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198 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yu Kanta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Silva!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Kanta misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kanta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva stands up over Kanta, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Silva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Kanta has wrist control.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silva postures up in Kanta's guard and throws a big left but Kanta blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva scoring with punches to the head and body.
Silva lands a couple of digs.
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Kanta's brow.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva landing with the ground and pound.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kanta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Silva there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Silva connects with a nice short shot to Kanta's temple.
Silva scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Silva connects with a nice short shot to Kanta's temple.
Kanta is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kanta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silva stands up over Kanta, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kanta keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva passes into half guard.
Silva is trying to control. Kanta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva winds up and cracks Kanta with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva winds up and cracks Kanta with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Silva thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kanta to regain full guard.
Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ground and pound from Silva.
Silva is trying to control. Kanta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva drops an elbow to the side of Kanta's head.
Silva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Silva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kanta's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kanta!
Silva lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Silva working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Silva landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kanta taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kanta wants to get back to his feet.
Silva scores with a couple of good head shots there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva raining down shots from the mount!
Silva with shots to the head and body - Kanta looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Silva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kanta throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Kanta misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Silva is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kanta in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Silva with the ground and pound from mount.
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!
Silva won't let Kanta get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
A nice elbow there by Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva breaks from Kanta's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kanta is rocked!
Silva landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oh Kanta is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big strike lands for Silva! That's really hurt Kanta and he's turned his back - Silva keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Silva jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Silva!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Vergouwe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandro Noessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vergouwe's entrance music is Prison Song. A fine choice. Noessler has chosen Primordial - Empire Falls as his entrance music. Sandro Noessler is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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225 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wesley Vergouwe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sandro Noessler!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noessler fails with the takedown.
Vergouwe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Noessler napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vergouwe landing strikes.
Noessler sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vergouwe is trying to control the action in half guard but Noessler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vergouwe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Noessler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vergouwe trying to control the action but Noessler is working from the bottom.
Noessler wants to get back to his feet.
Vergouwe stalling away here and it's allowed Noessler to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Vergouwe wants to stand but Noessler has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vergouwe is in close to Noessler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Noessler is trying to keep Vergouwe in close.
Vergouwe looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vergouwe wants to control from the top but Noessler keeps moving.
Noessler doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
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.
Vergouwe wants to get up but he can't break Noessler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vergouwe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Noessler counters with a takedown into side control.
Noessler is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Vergouwe's shoulder. That is not cool.
Noessler working away.
Vergouwe being controlled for a moment.
Vergouwe wants to control but Noessler postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Noessler scoring with punches from side control.
Vergouwe is pushing Noessler's head away, looking to escape. Noessler manages to hold on to the position though.
You can see the frustration on Vergouwe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vergouwe taking punishment in the form of punches.
Noessler is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Vergouwe's shoulder. That is not cool.
Noessler decides to stand back up. Noessler steps back and let's Vergouwe get back to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vergouwe tries to pull guard but Noessler holds him up against the cage and eventually Vergouwe drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vergouwe decides to pull guard.
Noessler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Noessler trying to control but Vergouwe is working from the bottom.
Noessler looks gassed!
Vergouwe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Noessler tries to free his leg and advance position but Vergouwe is retaining full guard.
Vergouwe scores with a nice shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sandro Noessler will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vergouwe tries to clinch up but Noessler circles away and keeps his distance.
Vergouwe misses with a takedown
and Noessler counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Vergouwe!
Noessler with a couple of short strikes.
Vergouwe tries to lock up and control but Noessler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Noessler scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Vergouwe wants to control but Noessler is having none of it.
Vergouwe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vergouwe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Noessler controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Noessler cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Noessler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Noessler has control of Vergouwe's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Vergouwe regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Noessler is breathing heavily.
Vergouwe wants to hold on but Noessler pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vergouwe bucks up and throws Noessler to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Vergouwe clinches up against the cage.
Vergouwe decides to pull guard.
Sandro Noessler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Noessler prevents Vergouwe from getting back to his feet.
Vergouwe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vergouwe controls Noessler momentarily but Noessler frees himself.
Vergouwe wants to stand up but Noessler is controlling him.
Vergouwe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noessler controlling from the top position.
Vergouwe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Noessler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Noessler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vergouwe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vergouwe tries to clinch but Noessler is having none of it.
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.
Vergouwe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vergouwe tries for a takedown but Noessler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vergouwe connects with a right hand. Noessler shakes it off.
Wesley Vergouwe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Noessler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vergouwe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Noessler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vergouwe misses with a head kick.
Vergouwe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Noessler decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vergouwe's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Vergouwe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vergouwe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vergouwe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vergouwe controls Noessler momentarily but Noessler frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandro Noessler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Noessler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vergouwe is trying to control the position but Noessler postures up.
Noessler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Noessler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vergouwe looking to control.
Noessler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Noessler wants to control from the top but Vergouwe keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vergouwe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Noessler defends it easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vergouwe with a poor takedown
so Noessler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vergouwe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Noessler's guard.
Noessler wants to stand up but Vergouwe is controlling him.
Vergouwe sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noessler has control of Vergouwe's left arm, preventing Vergouwe from doing any damage.
Noessler keeping moving, preventing Vergouwe from controlling successfully.
Vergouwe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Noessler is proving hard to escape from.
Vergouwe cracks Noessler with a solid left hand.
Vergouwe gets to his feet - Noessler follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vergouwe tries for a takedown but Noessler circles away easily
and Noessler counters with a stiff right hand.
Vergouwe looks to score with a jab to the body but Noessler is just out of range.
Vergouwe feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Vergouwe postures up.
Vergouwe trying to control the position from guard on top but Noessler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vergouwe working some strikes from top position.
Noessler is adopting a defensive guard.
Noessler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vergouwe trying to control but Noessler is working from the bottom.
Vergouwe stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Vergouwe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Noessler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wesley Vergouwe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sandro Noessler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vergouwe throws out a loose jab but Noessler uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sandro Noessler.
I've got Noessler 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandro Noessler!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Clemons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bio Hazzard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jay Clemons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bio Hazzard!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazzard shoots in and bounces Clemons off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Clemons pulls Hazzard in close to prevent any damage.
Hazzard content to stall in guard here.
Hazzard tries to free his leg and advance position but Clemons is retaining full guard.
Hazzard trying to control the position from guard on top but Clemons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clemons preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hazzard wants to pass the guard but Clemons is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clemons looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hazzard trying to control but Clemons is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hazzard lands a glancing blow to the side of Clemons's head.
Bio Hazzard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clemons tries to clinch but Hazzard is having none of it.
Clemons closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hazzard did well to prevent Clemons getting side control.
Clemons wants to take a breather but Hazzard is having none of it.
Clemons not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clemons lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Clemons is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hazzard trying to control from the bottom.
Clemons wants to stand up but Hazzard has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Clemons missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clemons throwing shots but Hazzard is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clemons is trying to work for a kimura but Hazzard is defending well.
Clemons is working for a kimura but Hazzard is defending it quite comfortably.
Clemons tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Clemons shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hazzard as he avoids it easily.
Hazzard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Clemons, pushing him back against the cage.
Clemons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hazzard misses with a takedown attempt
and Clemons counters by clinching up.
Clemons can't break the clinch.
Clemons tries for a takedown but Hazzard manages to get underhooks.
Hazzard wants to get back to striking at distance but Clemons won't allow it.
Hazzard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clemons has him pressed against the cage.
Clemons scores with a hook to the body.
Hazzard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clemons has him pressed against the cage.
Clemons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hazzard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clemons misses with a body kick.
Hazzard fails with the takedown
and Clemons holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Clemons lands a hook that snaps the head of Hazzard backwards.
Clemons gets control of Hazzard's arms and successfully pulls guard. Clemons will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Clemons holds on and takes a little breather.
Hazzard is looking to work some ground and pound but Clemons has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Clemons dominated that round.
That's time! Clemons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hazzard moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hazzard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hazzard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hazzard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Clemons pulls guard successfully.
Clemons trying to keep a closed guard but Hazzard is proving a slippery customer.
Hazzard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clemons is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clemons thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clemons wants to stand and escape but Hazzard is having none of it.
Hazzard drops back looking for a leg! Clemons is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Clemons manages to kick Hazzard off! Hazzard jumps back into Clemons's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hazzard controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clemons wants to stand and escape but Hazzard is having none of it.
Hazzard controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hazzard swats away the attempt to clinch by Clemons.
Hazzard throws a leg kick that is checked
and Clemons counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Clemons throws a nice head kick!
Clemons clinches.
Nice body punch from Clemons - that landed with a thud.
Hazzard is breathing heavily.
Hazzard wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clemons works on Hazzard's body with a couple of short punches.
Clemons keeps control of Hazzard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Clemons.
Clemons breaks from the clinch.
Hazzard misses with a double jab
and Clemons moves into the clinch.
Hazzard has had enough of the clinch but Clemons keeps him there for the moment.
Clemons pulls guard effortlessly.
Clemons trying to control the position here.
Clemons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hazzard stopping the sweep attempt from Clemons.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clemons looking to control.
Hazzard won't allow Clemons to get back to his feet.
Clemons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Clemons wants to get back to his feet but Hazzard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hazzard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hazzard shoots and misses
and Clemons counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Clemons stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Clemons manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hazzard moves into the clinch.
Clemons pressing his opponent against the cage.
Clemons scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Clemons breaks the clinch.
Clemons shoots in but no luck this time.
Clemons thuds a left hand into Hazzard's body.
Clemons gets a takedown into half guard.
Clemons stands up and beckons Hazzard to join him on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Hazzard as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Clemons dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hazzard misses with a series of wild punches.
Clemons gets a takedown into half guard.
Hazzard trying to hold on to Clemons's head to control him but Clemons postures up.
Hazzard gets back to full guard.
Clemons trying to control but Hazzard is working from the bottom.
Hazzard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clemons decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clemons is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hazzard's half guard.
Hazzard trying to control from the bottom.
Clemons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hazzard keeps working.
Hazzard is looking for a sweep. Clemons is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazzard is not content to let Clemons control the position.
Hazzard wants to control but Clemons is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clemons not doing much here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Clemons changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hazzard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Clemons tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Clemons content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazzard regains half guard, as Clemons was trying to land strikes.
Clemons is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hazzard tries to roll over but Clemons keeps him under control.
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.
Clemons gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Clemons fails to land with a series of punches.
Clemons closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Clemons trying to control from half guard but Hazzard is working away.
Jay Clemons overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clemons winds up and cracks Hazzard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Clemons is trying to control. Hazzard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bio Hazzard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jay Clemons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clemons is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hazzard defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Clemons showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clemons 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Clemons!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hizukiro Sakarai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Delphine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Delphine will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hizukiro Sakarai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Delphine!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delphine shoots in looking for a takedown. Sakarai tries to sprawl out of it but Delphine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sakarai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sakarai bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakarai trying to control the action but Delphine is working from the bottom.
Delphine is looking for a sweep.
Sakarai tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sakarai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Delphine, who protects the arm well.
Delphine is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Sakarai wants to control but Delphine is keeping him busy.
Delphine sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sakarai passes to side control.
Delphine tries to bench press Sakarai off him but Sakarai keeps the position.
Delphine manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Delphine tries to kick Sakarai off but Sakarai keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sakarai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakarai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Delphine keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delphine actively working from the bottom here.
Sakarai could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sakarai thows a huge punch but Delphine dodges it nicely.
Delphine looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sakarai shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sakarai is breathing heavily.
Sakarai is thwarting Delphine's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delphine is trying to get back to full guard.
Sakarai content to control rather than advance.
Delphine regains full guard. Nicely done.
Delphine is trying to keep Sakarai in close.
Sakarai advances position into side control!
Sakarai decides to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakarai shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Delphine's guard.
Sakarai forces his way into half guard.
Delphine is not content to let Sakarai control the position.
Delphine looking for submissions off his back.
Delphine landing small, sideways elbows.
Sakarai is thwarting Delphine's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hizukiro Sakarai dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sakarai with a lazy takedown attempt
and Delphine counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sakarai is staying active underneath Delphine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Delphine is trying to work for a kimura but Sakarai is defending well.
Sakarai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Delphine wants to control from the top but Sakarai keeps moving.
Sakarai looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakarai, not yet.
Delphine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sakarai is keeping the position for now.
Sakarai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delphine gets to his feet - Sakarai follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sakarai clinches up with Delphine and pushes him back against the cage.
Sakarai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hizukiro Sakarai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakarai tries to clinch up.
Sakarai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Delphine counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Delphine wants to pass the guard but Sakarai is keeping the position.
Delphine slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakarai can't do much from the bottom here.
Sakarai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Delphine tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Delphine has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sakarai throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Delphine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Delphine wants to control for a moment but Sakarai uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Sakarai is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakarai flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Delphine wants to control but Sakarai is keeping him busy.
Sakarai is trying to stand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sakarai looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sakarai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Delphine looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sakarai seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakarai's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Delphine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sakarai is working away from the top position though.
Sakarai passes to side control.
Delphine struggling a bit here.
Sakarai staying calm.
Sakarai gets to mount! Delphine was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Delphine 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!
Sakarai drives through with a takedown into guard.
Delphine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sakarai wants to control from the top but Delphine keeps moving.
Delphine keeping full guard, as Sakarai tries to pass.
Delphine has his foot on Sakarai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sakarai works his way back into a safe position though.
Sakarai is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delphine throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sakarai uses it to pass to side control.
Delphine pushes Sakarai away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sakarai gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Delphine is trying to get back to half guard.
Delphine seems a little lost for a moment, as Sakarai dominates the positioning.
Delphine tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Sakarai easily slips into full mount!
Sakarai tries to control but Delphine wriggling away.
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.
Sakarai has hold of Delphine's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Delphine manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Delphine is trying to stand.
Sakarai lands a heavy elbow.
Delphine tries to improve his position but instead Sakarai has taken his back!
Sakarai punishes Delphine with strikes from the back mount.
Delphine trying to control the action but Sakarai just sinks the hooks in.
Delphine tries to escape the position.
Hizukiro Sakarai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Sakarai.
Sakarai scores with punches from the back.
Delphine tries to escape the position.
Sakarai is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Delphine is keeping busy.
Sakarai looking for the choke but no joy.
Delphine manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sakarai's guard. Nice work there by Delphine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sakarai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sakarai wants to get back to his feet but Delphine is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Delphine stands up and waves to Sakarai to follow him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sakarai throws a head kick but Delphine moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hizukiro Sakarai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sakarai has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hizukiro Sakarai!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Laon Aontro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Branko Bananko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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246 lbs
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250 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Laon Aontro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Branko Bananko!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aontro avoids the head kick by Bananko.
Nice takedown defense from Aontro. No joy for Bananko on that attempt.
No luck for Bananko with that takedown attempt.
Bananko misses with a takedown attempt - Aontro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Laon Aontro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Branko Bananko.
Bananko misses with a few strikes there.
Aontro tries to clinch but Bananko is having none of it.
Bananko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Aontro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Aontro is looking to regain half guard here but Bananko keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aontro tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Bananko easily slips into full mount!
You get the feeling that Aontro really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Bananko looking to control but Aontro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aontro tries to lock up and control but Bananko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aontro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bananko unloads with some shots from mount but Aontro bucks and avoids them well.
Bananko working Aontro over with strikes here.
It looks like Laon Aontro has been cut.
Aontro is bucking up trying to escape but Bananko cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bananko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aontro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aontro is looking to improve his position but Bananko isn't that keen on the idea.
Bananko lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Aontro hang on?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bananko controlling the pace for now.
Bananko lands a nice shot to the head.
Aontro is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Aontro regains half guard.
Aontro trying to hold on to Bananko's head to control him but Bananko postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bananko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aontro keeps working.
Aontro wants to control but Bananko is keeping busy.
Aontro is looking for a sweep. Bananko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aontro wants to control but Bananko is keeping busy.
Aontro kicks Bananko off and gets back to his feet.
Aontro looks to land a body kick but Bananko moved away.
Aontro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bananko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aontro somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aontro shoots in for a takedown but Bananko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bananko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bananko wants to control but Aontro is keeping him busy.
Bananko has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Aontro dives in and grabs Bananko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bananko pushes down on Aontro's head and hops out.
Bananko tries to land a front kick but Aontro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bananko keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Branko Bananko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Laon Aontro's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bananko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aontro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aontro tries to close the distance and clinch but Bananko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aontro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bananko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Aontro won't be happy with that.
Aontro tries to bench press Bananko off him but Bananko keeps the position.
Bananko is looking to take a break and control but Aontro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bananko has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Aontro digs a good body shot into Bananko's ribs.
Aontro looks to clinch
and Bananko counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Aontro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bananko is breathing heavily.
Bananko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aontro keeps working.
Aontro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Aontro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Aontro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aontro looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bananko has picked Aontro up and slammed him! Aontro can't keep hold of the triangle and Bananko manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bananko trying to control the action but Aontro is working from the bottom.
Bananko tries to advance to mount but can't.
Aontro is trying to get back to half guard.
Aontro wants to control but Bananko postures up.
Aontro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Branko Bananko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aontro is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bananko asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bananko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aontro keeps working.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Aontro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bananko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bananko trying to land knees to the body.
Aontro taking a breather.
Bananko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bananko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aontro smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bananko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aontro is fending him off so far but Bananko persists. Nope, Aontro circles away and we're back to standing.
Aontro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aontro lands a jab-cross combination.
Bananko avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Aontro.
Aontro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bananko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aontro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Laon Aontro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Branko Bananko.
Aontro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bananko is out of range and Aontro settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Branko Bananko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Laon Aontro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bananko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bananko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Aontro was covering up waiting for the punch and Bananko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Aontro trying to control the position.
Aontro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aontro wants to sweep but no luck.
Aontro trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Aontro looking for a sweep. Not yet Aontro, not yet.
Bananko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bananko thows a big elbow that misses.
Aontro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bananko is controlling him.
Aontro is trying to keep Bananko in close.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Aontro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bananko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aontro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bananko is looking to clinch.
Aontro throws a head kick that misses.
Bananko closes the distance and clinches.
Bananko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aontro fails in his attempt to clinch.
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.
Aontro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Bananko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bananko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aontro is keeping the position for now.
Bananko trying to control the position from guard on top but Aontro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aontro controls Bananko momentarily but Bananko frees himself.
Aontro keeping moving, preventing Bananko from controlling successfully.
Bananko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bananko won't allow Aontro to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aontro working for a triangle but Bananko defends it easily.
Bananko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Aontro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bananko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bananko looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aontro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bananko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bananko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aontro controls Bananko momentarily but Bananko frees himself.
Aontro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bananko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aontro keeping moving, preventing Bananko from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Branko Bananko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bananko 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Branko Bananko!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Said Jaffar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Hayato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Said Jaffar has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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235 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Said Jaffar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinya Hayato!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaffar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hayato looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hayato looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jaffar advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaffar jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hayato is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hayato and Jaffar has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jaffar tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jaffar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hayato gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayato prevents Jaffar from taking his back.
Jaffar takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Jaffar looking to break Hayato's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hayato remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jaffar will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Jaffar is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Hayato won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Jaffar off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Said Jaffar!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ichiro Makoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Ashby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Ashby will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ichiro Makoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brandon Ashby!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashby has Makoto up against the cage in a clinch.
Ashby has hold of one of Makoto's legs. Makoto is fighting the takedown attempt but Ashby gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ashby wanted to stand there but Makoto had control of the position.
Ashby throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Makoto is looking for a triangle but Ashby pushes his legs off easily.
Ashby got a little sloppy there for a moment and Makoto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ashby has managed to get both his arms back between Makoto's legs - danger averted.
Ashby working some strikes from top position.
Ashby drops back looking for a leg! Makoto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Makoto manages to kick Ashby off! Ashby jumps back into Makoto's guard.
Makoto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ashby defends well.
Makoto is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ashby accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ashby drops back looking for a leg! Makoto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Makoto manages to kick Ashby off! Ashby jumps back into Makoto's guard.
Ashby landing with the ground and pound.
Makoto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ashby escapes and throws Makoto's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ashby lands some shots froms side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashby trying to control the position but Makoto is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ashby tries for a kimura but Makoto is defending well.
Makoto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Makoto looking for submissions off his back.
Ashby lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Makoto is not content to let Ashby control the position.
Makoto is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makoto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ashby keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Makoto's head.
Makoto keeping moving, preventing Ashby from controlling successfully.
Makoto looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ashby puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Makoto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ashby pulls his head out easily.
Ashby is keen to just control but Makoto is a slippery customer.
Ashby working over Makoto with some ground and pound. Makoto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ashby lands a nice short elbow.
Makoto is looking for a sweep. Ashby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Makoto is not content to let Ashby control the position.
Ashby wants to stand up but Makoto is controlling the position.
Ashby is keen to just control but Makoto is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ashby scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ashby pushes Makoto up against the cage in a clinch.
Ashby drags the fight down to the ground.
Ashby had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Makoto defends it easily.
Makoto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ashby looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ashby looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ashby!
Makoto is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Ashby dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Makoto gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Makoto has a closed guard, preventing Ashby from standing up.
Ashby stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ashby scoring well with a low kick there.
Ashby throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Makoto was covering up waiting for the punch and Ashby finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Makoto looking for a guillotine here but Ashby defends easily.
Makoto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ashby passes into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makoto tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ashby presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Makoto is desperately trying to improve his position but Ashby has a good base and remains in mount.
Makoto is trying to reverse the position but instead Ashby has taken his back - oops!
Ashby working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Makoto is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Ashby has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Makoto taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brandon Ashby!
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pop
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