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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Senki Gudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Feldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gudo comes to the cage accompanied by Money to Blow. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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265 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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Senki Gudo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel Feldman!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Feldman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Feldman throws a series of punches but Gudo moves out of range.
Gudo dodges the punch combination from Feldman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feldman throws a jab but it's blocked by Gudo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feldman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gudo dodges the punch combination from Feldman.
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.
Feldman misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gudo shoots in for a takedown but Feldman shows good takedown defense.
Feldman looks to score with a jab to the body but Gudo is just out of range.
Gudo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Feldman defends it nicely.
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.
Feldman throws a right hand that Gudo ducks under and follows up with a left that Gudo also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Feldman dominated that round.
That's time! Gudo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Feldman lands a right hook to the body.
Senki Gudo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gudo shoots in for a double leg but Feldman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Feldman misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feldman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Feldman misses with a two punch combination.
Feldman misses with a body shot.
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.
Gudo shoots in looking for a takedown. Feldman tries to sprawl out of it but Gudo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Feldman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Feldman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gudo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feldman tries to bum rush Gudo with a series of wild strikes but Gudo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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.
Gudo dodges the punch combination from Feldman.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gudo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Feldman but Feldman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Feldman 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gudo tries for a takedown but Feldman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Feldman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gudo rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gudo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gudo looking to pass the guard.
Feldman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gudo is controlling him.
Gudo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gudo wants to pass the guard but Feldman is keeping the position.
Gudo stopping the sweep attempt from Feldman.
Daniel Feldman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Gudo drops back looking for a leg! Feldman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Feldman manages to kick Gudo off! Gudo jumps back into Feldman's guard.
Gudo tries to free his leg and advance position but Feldman is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feldman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Feldman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Feldman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Senki Gudo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Feldman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gudo misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Senki Gudo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Feldman 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Feldman!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Peinetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakura Nazayami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hakura Nazayami is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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190 lbs
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173 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Igor Peinetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hakura Nazayami!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazayami throws a half hearted mid kick.
Peinetti drops Nazayami with a big left hand and mounts him. Nazayami is in big trouble!
Nazayami is rocked!
It looks like Hakura Nazayami has been cut.
Nazayami is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nazayami is still in real trouble! Can Peinetti finish him?
Peinetti lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Nazayami! Peinetti sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Nazayami and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Igor Peinetti!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nobuhiko Takada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Schwarz (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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267 lbs
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274 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nobuhiko Takada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hans Schwarz!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Schwarz. That snapped Takada's head back.
Schwarz fails to land with a series of punches.
Schwarz forces Takada back against the cage and clinches.
Good body shot from Schwarz.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Schwarz lands with a left to the head.
Schwarz gets underhooks to prevent Takada's takedown attempt.
Schwarz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Takada gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Schwarz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Takada is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schwarz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Schwarz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Schwarz stops a takedown attempt from Takada.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nobuhiko Takada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takada is pressed up against the cage. Schwarz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Takada down to the mat. Takada avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Schwarz misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takada scores with a takedown into Schwarz's guard.
Takada might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Takada throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schwarz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Takada prevents Schwarz from getting back to his feet.
Schwarz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takada.
Schwarz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Schwarz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takada.
Takada throwing strikes but missing.
Schwarz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takada.
Takada throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Schwarz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Takada closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Takada lands in his opponent's guard.
Schwarz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takada.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takada thows a big elbow that misses.
Takada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schwarz is keeping the position for now.
Schwarz wants to stand and escape but Takada is having none of it.
Schwarz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Schwarz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Takada throws a big right hand that misses.
Takada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Takada fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Schwarz misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takada shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Takada showed some decent athleticism there.
Takada missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwarz tries to kick Takada off but Takada keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Takada with the ground and pound but Schwarz uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Takada throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schwarz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Takada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schwarz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Takada is controlling him.
Takada throws a strike but Schwarz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Schwarz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schwarz is defended easily by Takada.
Takada shoots in and bounces Schwarz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Schwarz is looking to stand up but Takada isn't so interested in that idea.
Takada postures up and lands a big shot to Schwarz's brow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hans Schwarz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Takada shoots and misses
and Schwarz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Takada's guard.
Schwarz looking to sit in guard and control but Takada gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Takada lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Takada looking to pass the guard.
Takada throwing strikes from guard but Schwarz blocks nicely.
Schwarz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takada.
Takada with a flurry of punches that miss.
Takada trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Takada postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Takada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Schwarz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Takada's waist but Takada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schwarz off to one side.
Schwarz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Takada cracks Schwarz with a solid left hand.
Takada postures up in Schwarz's guard and throws a big left but Schwarz blocks it.
Schwarz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schwarz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Schwarz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Schwarz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takada throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Takada prevents Schwarz from getting back to his feet.
Schwarz is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Takada misses with a takedown attempt
and Schwarz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takada shoots in but Schwarz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nobuhiko Takada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takada doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Schwarz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab by Schwarz.
Schwarz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Schwarz scores with a nice strike.
Schwarz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Schwarz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Takada has him pressed against the cage.
Schwarz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schwarz stands up and beckons Takada to his feet.
Takada misses with a takedown attempt
and Schwarz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Schwarz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takada, pushing him back against the cage.
Schwarz is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takada wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Schwarz presses Takada against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Schwarz is looking to control Takada's arms but Takada gets an underhook and turns him. Now Schwarz has his back to the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Takada drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schwarz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Takada avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Schwarz is trying to break the clinch but Takada is controlling him.
Schwarz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Takada or not.
Schwarz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takada changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schwarz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Schwarz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takada takes one to the side of the head.
Takada closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Schwarz to the mat! Schwarz manages to get full guard.
Schwarz is pulling down on Takada's head to control his posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Schwarz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Takada working some strikes from top position.
Takada is looking to work some ground and pound but Schwarz has wrist control.
Takada scoring with some ground and pound.
Takada throws a strike but Schwarz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Schwarz is looking to stand up but Takada won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Schwarz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Schwarz lands with a straight right. Takada didn't see that one coming.
Schwarz scores with a body shot.
Takada scores with a takedown into Schwarz's guard.
Schwarz pushes Takada off and scrambles back to his feet.
Schwarz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Nobuhiko Takada has been cut.
Takada dives in and grabs Schwarz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schwarz pushes down on Takada's head and hops out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schwarz slaps away a takedown attempt from Takada, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Takada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schwarz tries to avoid it but Takada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schwarz to the ground. Schwarz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nobuhiko Takada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takada throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Schwarz was covering up waiting for the punch and Takada finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Takada won't allow Schwarz to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takada thows a big elbow that misses.
Takada chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarz kicks Takada off and gets to his feet.
Takada has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Schwarz closes the distance and clinches up with Takada, looking for a takedown. Schwarz pushes Takada against the cage but Takada circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Takada drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schwarz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Schwarz tries to close the distance and clinch but Takada swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schwarz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Schwarz's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Schwarz duly obliges.
Schwarz scores with a one two! Takada had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hans Schwarz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schwarz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takada sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Takada looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Takada. No joy for Schwarz on that attempt.
Takada fails with the takedown
and Schwarz counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Takada!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takada is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Takada tries to hold on but Schwarz postures up.
Schwarz thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Takada wants to control but Schwarz is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarz misses with a head shot.
Schwarz throws some wild stikes that Takada manages to avoid easily.
Schwarz controlling his opponent.
Schwarz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Takada's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarz throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Schwarz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Takada wants to control but Schwarz is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Schwarz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Schwarz 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Schwarz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diziz Sparta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Challenger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparta's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Just like you imagined - 300 theme. Diziz Sparta could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mark Challenger's chin.
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220 lbs
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205 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
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Diziz Sparta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Challenger!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Challenger tries to close the distance and clinch but Sparta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sparta scores a takedown into full mount!
Sparta working the ground and pound effectively.
It looks like Mark Challenger has been cut.
Sparta landing strikes from the mount and Challenger is in trouble!
Challenger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sparta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Challenger is trying to escape the mount.
Sparta lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparta lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The cut above Mark Challenger's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mark Challenger's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Diziz Sparta!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elmeri Hautamaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hautamaki has chosen Nekromantix-Generation 666 as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimmy Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Elmeri Hautamaki!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Hautamaki tries to sprawl out of it but Karlsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hautamaki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hautamaki stuffs the takedown attempt from Karlsson. Karlsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hautamaki throws a sloppy head kick and Karlsson moves out of range easily.
Karlsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Hautamaki sprawls well. He's pushed Karlsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlsson avoids the head kick by Hautamaki.
Hautamaki throws a sloppy head kick and Karlsson moves out of range easily.
Hautamaki throws a sloppy head kick and Karlsson moves out of range easily.
Hautamaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hautamaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karlsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hautamaki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Karlsson blocks a head kick by Hautamaki.
Karlsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Hautamaki tries to sprawl out of it but Karlsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hautamaki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Karlsson blocks a head kick by Hautamaki.
Hautamaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hautamaki lands a head kick. Karlsson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Jimmy Karlsson has been cut.
A head kick misses from Hautamaki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hautamaki leaves Karlsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hautamaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karlsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hautamaki circles away.
Hautamaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karlsson blocks a head kick by Hautamaki.
Hautamaki throws a sloppy head kick and Karlsson moves out of range easily.
Hautamaki looks gassed!
Hautamaki misses with a head kick.
Elmeri Hautamaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hautamaki throws a sloppy head kick and Karlsson moves out of range easily.
Karlsson has a takedown stuffed.
Hautamaki throws a head kick but Karlsson moves out of range.
Karlsson avoids the head kick by Hautamaki.
Hautamaki throws a head kick but Karlsson moves out of range.
Karlsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Hautamaki tries to sprawl out of it but Karlsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hautamaki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Karlsson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson throwing shots but Hautamaki is blocking nicely.
Hautamaki trying to control here.
Karlsson stops Hautamaki from getting back to his feet.
Karlsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Karlsson lands a nice short elbow.
Karlsson lands with a punch from half guard.
Hautamaki is refusing to be controlled, as Karlsson sits in half guard.
Karlsson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hautamaki is trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hautamaki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hautamaki tries to hold on but Karlsson pushes him away.
Hautamaki is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hautamaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hautamaki tries to hold on but Karlsson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hautamaki is bucking up trying to escape but Karlsson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Karlsson won't let Hautamaki get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Karlsson working Hautamaki over with strikes here.
Karlsson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hautamaki is bucking up trying to escape but Karlsson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson scoring with strikes but Hautamaki is staying in there.
Karlsson scoring with strikes but Hautamaki is staying in there.
Hautamaki is working to get back to half guard.
Karlsson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hautamaki flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Karlsson prevents Hautamaki from getting the reversal.
Hautamaki regains half guard.
Karlsson stops Hautamaki from getting back to his feet.
Karlsson works his way into full mount!
Hautamaki's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
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 Jimmy Karlsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Karlsson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hautamaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karlsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hautamaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hautamaki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karlsson.
Hautamaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Hautamaki.
Hautamaki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hautamaki throws a sloppy head kick and Karlsson moves out of range easily.
Karlsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hautamaki throws a head kick but Karlsson moves out of range.
Karlsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jimmy Karlsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karlsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hautamaki.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karlsson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hautamaki gets full guard.
Karlsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hautamaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karlsson has managed to get both his arms back between Hautamaki's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karlsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Karlsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Karlsson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hautamaki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hautamaki has escaped and now he's on top!
Hautamaki stands and steps away. Karlsson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hautamaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hautamaki misses with a head kick.
Hautamaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karlsson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hautamaki to the mat! Hautamaki manages to get full guard.
Karlsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hautamaki wants to stand but Karlsson is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hautamaki has his foot on Karlsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Karlsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Karlsson 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.
Hautamaki wants to stand and escape but Karlsson is having none of it.
Karlsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karlsson postures up.
Karlsson is pushing down on Hautamaki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hautamaki is fighting to maintain full guard but Karlsson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hautamaki has a hand on Karlsson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Karlsson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hautamaki controls the position.
Hautamaki looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hautamaki wants to get back to his feet. He's half way up but Karlsson drags him back down with a jolt, managing to get his forearm deep under Hautamaki 's chin! Hautamaki is in real trouble! His face is turning bright red and he's forced to tap! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jimmy Karlsson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tengri Kara Oy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pete Drago has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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187 lbs
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188 lbs
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Basic striking
Big heart |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tengri Kara Oy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pete Drago!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Kara Oy.
Kara Oy takes a swing at Drago's ribcage but misses.
Kara Oy throws a combination that misses
and Drago counters with a stiff right hand.
Kara Oy cracks Drago with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Drago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kara Oy shoots in and bounces Drago off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kara Oy throwing strikes from guard but Drago blocks nicely.
Kara Oy wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving.
Drago has momentary wrist control but Kara Oy slips an elbow through the middle.
Kara Oy thows a big elbow that misses.
Kara Oy tries to stand but Drago is controlling from the bottom.
Drago looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kara Oy throwing strikes but missing.
Drago being controlled here, momentarily.
Kara Oy working some strikes from top position.
Kara Oy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kara Oy wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving.
Kara Oy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kara Oy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kara Oy wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving.
Kara Oy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Drago avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kara Oy wants to pass the guard but Drago is keeping the position.
Drago preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kara Oy wants to get up but he can't break Drago's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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.
Kara Oy misses with a kick to the body.
Kara Oy shoots in and bounces Drago off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kara Oy thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kara Oy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kara Oy landing some decent shots from guard.
Drago utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kara Oy throwing strikes but missing.
Kara Oy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drago works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kara Oy looking to pass the guard.
Kara Oy trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No joy there for Kara Oy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pete Drago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kara Oy scores with a body shot.
Kara Oy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Drago looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kara Oy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kara Oy working the ground and pound but Drago is defending the strikes.
Kara Oy landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kara Oy cracks Drago with a big right hand but Drago just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kara Oy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Drago to see if he's OK.
Kara Oy 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 Drago's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kara Oy lands an elbow.
The ground and pound from Kara Oy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kara Oy decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tengri Kara Oy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kara Oy digs a good hook to Drago's body.
Kara Oy misses with a body shot.
Drago misses with an uppercut. Kara Oy saw that one coming.
Kara Oy misses with a wild body shot.
Kara Oy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kara Oy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kara Oy digs a good body shot into Drago's ribs.
Kara Oy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drago.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Drago gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kara Oy throws a strike but Drago rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kara Oy wants to stand but Drago is controlling the position.
Drago is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kara Oy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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.
Kara Oy wants to improve his position but instead Drago has moved into half guard.
Kara Oy is looking for a sweep. Drago is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kara Oy trying to control from the bottom.
Kara Oy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Kara Oy is trying is best to control the position here.
Drago is thwarting Kara Oy's attempts to control the position.
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.
Tengri Kara Oy dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Kara Oy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drago manages to avoid it.
Kara Oy misses the shot to the body.
Drago ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kara Oy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drago moves away.
Drago ducks under a wild hook from Kara Oy.
Kara Oy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kara Oy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kara Oy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kara Oy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tengri Kara Oy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Kara Oy from controlling successfully.
Kara Oy throws a strike but Drago rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kara Oy is trying to keep Drago in close.
Drago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drago tries to stand but Kara Oy is controlling 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.
Drago stopping the sweep attempt from Kara Oy.
Kara Oy is controlling Drago's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kara Oy looking for a sweep. Not yet Kara Oy, not yet.
Kara Oy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kara Oy tries to get out of the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kara Oy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kara Oy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kara Oy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Drago wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kara Oy.
Kara Oy throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kara Oy with a couple of short strikes.
Kara Oy landing shots from mount.
Kara Oy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kara Oy lands a nice shot to the head.
Kara Oy landing strikes from the mount and Drago is in trouble!
Kara Oy trying to control but Drago is having none of it.
Kara Oy thowing shots but they're missing.
Pete Drago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tengri Kara Oy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Drago is squirming around, avoiding Kara Oy's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tengri Kara Oy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kara Oy 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tengri Kara Oy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Odegard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petre Mikholoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petre Mikholoff has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gunnar Odegard's chin.
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200 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gunnar Odegard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Petre Mikholoff!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odegard misses with a wild body shot.
Odegard misses with a few strikes there.
Mikholoff wants to clinch.
Odegard throws a series of punches but Mikholoff avoids them all with ease.
Odegard keeps the fight on the outside.
Mikholoff lands a jab-cross combination.
Odegard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Odegard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mikholoff counters with a big head kick but Odegard shrugs it off.
Mikholoff has managed to clinch.
Odegard is trying to force a seperation but Mikholoff has the dominant position.
Odegard manages to break the clinch.
Mikholoff shoots in for a takedown but Odegard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Odegard blocks a head kick by Mikholoff.
Mikholoff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Odegard swivels and escapes.
Mikholoff closes the distance and clinches.
Mikholoff breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikholoff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunnar Odegard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Odegard scores with a one two! Mikholoff had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Petre Mikholoff has been cut.
Odegard thows a body shot but no joy.
Mikholoff shoots in but Odegard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gunnar Odegard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petre Mikholoff.
Odegard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mikholoff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Odegard tries to avoid it but Mikholoff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Odegard to the ground. Odegard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mikholoff throws a head kick that misses.
Mikholoff has Odegard up against the cage in a clinch.
Mikholoff is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Odegard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mikholoff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mikholoff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Odegard lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Odegard does no damage.
Mikholoff goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Odegard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mikholoff.
Odegard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mikholoff counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mikholoff prevents Odegard from standing back up.
Odegard kicks off Mikholoff and gets to his feet.
Odegard is breathing heavily.
Odegard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mikholoff wants to clinch up but Odegard keeps it at a distance.
Odegard throws a series of punches but Mikholoff moves out of range.
Odegard looks to land a right hand but Mikholoff moved out of range.
Odegard circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikholoff moves in looking to clinch but Odegard pushes him off.
Mikholoff gets the takedown into side control.
Mikholoff with the ground and pound but Odegard regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Mikholoff throws a strike but Odegard avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mikholoff looking to pass the guard.
Odegard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mikholoff looking to sit in guard and control but Odegard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Odegard stands and steps away. Mikholoff gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odegard throws a series of punches but Mikholoff moves out of range.
Odegard misses with a double jab
and Mikholoff counters with a takedown into side control.
Mikholoff working the ground and pound but Odegard is defending the strikes.
Mikholoff working the strikes but Odegard uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Odegard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mikholoff.
Mikholoff prevents Odegard from standing back up.
Odegard pushes Mikholoff off and gets back to his feet.
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 Gunnar Odegard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Petre Mikholoff's cut.
That's time! Odegard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A combination from Odegard does no damage.
Odegard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Odegard stuffs the takedown attempt from Mikholoff. Mikholoff gets slowly back to his feet.
Mikholoff shoots in for a takedown but Odegard shows good takedown defense.
Odegard throws a series of punches but Mikholoff moves out of range.
Odegard throws a series of punches but Mikholoff moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Odegard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Odegard misses with a double jab
and Mikholoff counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mikholoff really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Odegard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mikholoff throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mikholoff stops Odegard from getting back to his feet.
Mikholoff thows a huge punch but Odegard dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikholoff is trying to control. Odegard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mikholoff is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mikholoff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Odegard defends it well.
Mikholoff with the ground and pound but Odegard uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikholoff lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Odegard kicks Mikholoff off and gets to his feet.
Odegard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikholoff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gunnar Odegard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petre Mikholoff.
Odegard misses with a double jab
and Mikholoff counters with an outside leg kick.
Odegard looks to land a right hand but Mikholoff moved out of range.
Mikholoff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Odegard as he avoids it easily.
Odegard throws a series of punches but Mikholoff moves out of range.
Odegard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Odegard misses with the combination.
Mikholoff tries to clinch but Odegard is having none of it.
Odegard misses with an uppercut. Mikholoff saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikholoff tries a head kick but it misses.
Mikholoff is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Odegard misses with a combination
and Mikholoff counters with a big head kick but Odegard shrugs it off.
Mikholoff moves in looking to clinch but Odegard pushes him off.
Odegard looks to land a combination but Mikholoff avoids it well.
Mikholoff bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Odegard regains half guard, as Mikholoff was trying to land strikes.
Mikholoff tries to stand and escape but Odegard actually recovers to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikholoff trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Odegard manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Odegard stands and steps away. Mikholoff gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Odegard misses with the combination.
Mikholoff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mikholoff doesn't manage to clinch there - Odegard circles away.
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 Gunnar Odegard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Petre Mikholoff's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Odegard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Odegard misses.
Odegard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mikholoff.
Mikholoff avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mikholoff tries to clinch but Odegard is having none of it.
Horrible takedown by Mikholoff or perhaps it was just good defense by Odegard which made him look bad.
Mikholoff tries to clinch but Odegard moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Odegard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gunnar Odegard is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Odegard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Odegard misses with a wild combination.
Mikholoff swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Odegard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikholoff tries to close the distance and clinch but Odegard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mikholoff tries to clinch up but Odegard circles away and keeps his distance.
Odegard looks to land a combination. Mikholoff sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mikholoff ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mikholoff is looking to clinch but Odegard is avoiding it.
Mikholoff avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mikholoff drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mikholoff prevents Odegard from getting back to his feet.
Petre Mikholoff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mikholoff cracks Odegard with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikholoff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Odegard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mikholoff won't allow Odegard to get back to his feet.
Mikholoff scoring with some ground and pound.
Odegard wants to stand but Mikholoff is controlling the position.
Mikholoff 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.
A punch combination from Odegard misses.
Mikholoff fakes the leg kick and cracks Odegard in the body.
Mikholoff shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Odegard defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikholoff tries to clinch but Odegard moves out of range.
Mikholoff tries to score a power double leg takedown but Odegard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mikholoff somewhat.
Gunnar Odegard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petre Mikholoff.
Odegard with a jab.
Odegard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mikholoff avoids a punch combination nicely.
Odegard digs a good hook to Mikholoff's body.
Odegard throws a nice looking combination but Mikholoff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mikholoff connects with a high kick.
Mikholoff wants to clinch up but Odegard keeps it at a distance.
Petre Mikholoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch combination from Odegard misses.
Gunnar Odegard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Odegard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mikholoff.
Mikholoff moves into range and clinches up with Odegard.
Mikholoff using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Odegard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Odegard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mikholoff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Odegard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mikholoff has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mikholoff tries to clinch up.
Gunnar Odegard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Odegard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gunnar Odegard.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Odegard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Odegard!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cal Ripken Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hertz Tatz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hertz Tatz told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cal Ripken Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hertz Tatz!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ripken Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Ripken Jr throws a looping overhand right but Tatz ducks down to avoid it.
Ripken Jr lands a big head kick that sends Tatz tumbling to the mat! Ripken Jr takes a step backwards and waves Tatz back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Hertz Tatz has been cut.
Ripken Jr wants to clinch but Tatz slips to the side
and Tatz counters with a nice leg kick.
Ripken Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tatz counters with an outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ripken Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tatz, pushing him back against the cage.
Ripken Jr trying to stall but Tatz improves his position.
Ripken Jr landing knees to the body.
Ripken Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ripken Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tatz lands with a hook. Ripken Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ripken Jr throws a lazy body kick
and Tatz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tatz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ripken Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tatz avoids it.
Tatz misses with an elbow over the top.
Ripken Jr blocks an elbow strike from Tatz.
Tatz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ripken Jr up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ripken Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tatz's brow.
Ripken Jr lands an elbow inside that Tatz shrugs off.
Tatz looking to slow down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Ripken Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ripken Jr leaning against his opponent.
Nice elbow from Tatz.
It looks like Cal Ripken Jr has been cut.
Ripken Jr leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tatz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tatz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ripken Jr's brow.
Ripken Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tatz scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripken Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tatz counters by moving into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Tatz.
Nice elbow from Tatz.
Cal Ripken Jr's cut is getting worse.
Ripken Jr avoids the elbow strike from Tatz, against the cage.
Tatz slowing the pace effectively.
Ripken Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Tatz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ripken Jr is trying to break the clinch but Tatz is controlling him.
Ripken Jr breaks from the clinch.
Ripken Jr tries to clinch up
and Tatz counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ripken Jr counters with a big head kick but Tatz shrugs it off.
Ripken Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tatz counters with a straight right hand.
Ripken Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tatz is out of range.
Ripken Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Tatz looks to clinch
and Ripken Jr counters with a body kick.
Nice shot by Ripken Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ripken Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ripken Jr wants to clinch but Tatz slips to the side
and Tatz counters by clinching up.
Tatz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ripken Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatz tries to clinch
and Ripken Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
Ripken Jr stalls.
Ripken Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ripken Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tatz tries to clinch there but Ripken Jr circles away.
Ripken Jr digs a good body shot into Tatz's ribs.
Tatz darts in trying to clinch
and Ripken Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cal Ripken Jr dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ripken Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cal Ripken Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tatz has managed to clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Ripken Jr.
Tatz working hard to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tatz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ripken Jr.
Ripken Jr is trying to break free.
Ripken Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tatz wants to clinch
and Ripken Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Tatz closes the distance but Ripken Jr moves to the side
and Ripken Jr counters with a head kick that drops Tatz to the mat! Tatz scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
A lazy body kick from Ripken Jr
and Tatz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Ripken Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripken Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Tatz lands an elbow that stopped Ripken Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Ripken Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Tatz misses with a knee strike.
Ripken Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Tatz has Ripken Jr pushed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tatz throws an elbow but misses.
Tatz is trying to maintain a safe position but Ripken Jr gets an underhook and turns Tatz into the cage.
Tatz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ripken Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tatz.
Tatz lands an elbow just above Ripken Jr 's eye.
Cal Ripken Jr's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tatz can't break the clinch.
Ripken Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ripken Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ripken Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tatz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tatz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ripken Jr avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripken Jr is trying to force a seperation but Tatz has the dominant position.
Tatz wants to stall.
Ripken Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ripken Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Tatz.
Ripken Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ripken Jr darts in and clinches Tatz up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tatz misses with an elbow strike.
Ripken Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ripken Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tatz tries to clinch but Ripken Jr moves away
and Ripken Jr counters by clinching up.
Ripken Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tatz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ripken Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tatz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripken Jr closes the distance but Tatz moves to the side
and Tatz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Tatz.
Tatz keeps control of Ripken Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ripken Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Ripken Jr manages to break the clinch.
Ripken Jr rushes Tatz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tatz is trying to break the clinch but Ripken Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Ripken Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tatz tries to clinch but Ripken Jr moves out of range.
A lazy left from Ripken Jr finds it's target.
Ripken Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tatz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ripken Jr counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripken Jr throws a low kick, looking for Tatz's leg but Tatz calmly moves out of range.
Ripken Jr misses with a straight left.
Ripken Jr clinches.
Tatz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ripken Jr's efforts to push away.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ripken Jr being controlled against the cage.
Ripken Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ripken Jr wants to clinch but Tatz slips to the side
and Tatz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ripken Jr staying out of range there.
Tatz tries to clinch but Ripken Jr moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cal Ripken Jr dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tatz moves in looking to clinch but Ripken Jr pushes him off.
Ripken Jr tries to clinch up
and Ripken Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ripken Jr lands a head shot.
Cal Ripken Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatz moves into the clinch.
Tatz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tatz avoiding damage as Ripken Jr throws knees to the body.
Tatz missing with knees to the body.
Ripken Jr lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Hertz Tatz's cut even more.
Ripken Jr wants to break free but Tatz has control.
Ripken Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tatz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tatz tries to clinch
and Ripken Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cal Ripken Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatz ducks right into an uppercut from Ripken Jr.
Tatz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ripken Jr.
Ripken Jr tries to bum rush Tatz with a series of wild strikes but Tatz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tatz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ripken Jr.
Ripken Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tatz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ripken Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tatz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ripken Jr counters with a head kick. That will keep Tatz thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ripken Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tatz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tatz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripken Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tatz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tatz.
Tatz tries to break free but Ripken Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Ripken Jr tries to circle away but Tatz has him pinned against the cage.
Tatz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tatz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ripken Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Tatz.
Ripken Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ripken Jr clinches but Tatz breaks the clinch
and Tatz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tatz digs a good body shot into Ripken Jr's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Tatz.
Ripken Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ripken Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ripken Jr tries to clinch up.
Tatz tries to clinch but Ripken Jr is having none of it.
Ripken Jr misses with a body shot
and Tatz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tatz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ripken Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tatz tries to clinch up but Ripken Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Tatz tries to clinch but Ripken Jr moves away
and Ripken Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tatz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tatz has Ripken Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Ripken Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
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.
Tatz has Ripken Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Ripken Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ripken Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
Ripken Jr dodges an elbow strike from Tatz.
Hertz Tatz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tatz lands an elbow that stopped Ripken Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Tatz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tatz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tatz checks a low kick from Ripken Jr.
Ripken Jr pushes Tatz up against the cage in a clinch.
Ripken Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tatz.
Tatz misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tatz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tatz trying to control the position but instead, Ripken Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tatz into the cage.
Tatz keeps control of Ripken Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cal Ripken Jr.
Well Ripken Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cal Ripken Jr!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rich Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucky Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rich Franklin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rich Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lucky Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Franklin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Franklin gets to his feet. Robertson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Franklin gets a clinch.
Franklin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robertson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robertson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Franklin circles away.
Franklin misses with a two punch combination.
Franklin throws a series of strikes that have Robertson backpedaling.
Robertson wants to clinch up but Franklin keeps it at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Franklin.
Robertson fails with the takedown
and Franklin moves into the clinch.
Robertson can't break the clinch.
Robertson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robertson closes the distance and clinches.
Robertson manages to break the clinch.
Franklin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Franklin scores a takedown into full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robertson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson wants to try and get back to his feet.
Robertson is trying to escape the mount.
Robertson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franklin punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin breaks from Robertson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Franklin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Robertson is surviving well by controlling Franklin's body position as best he can.
Robertson tries to lock up and control but Franklin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Robertson really wants to buck Franklin off and get back to his feet.
Franklin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Franklin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin lands a big shot there that rocks Robertson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Robertson working to try and regain half guard.
Robertson regains half guard.
Robertson manages to get to full guard.
Franklin is breathing heavily.
Franklin wants to stand and escape but instead Robertson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Franklin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Robertson.
Rich Franklin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucky Robertson.
Robertson shoots in for a takedown but Franklin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Franklin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Franklin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Robertson is trying to defend but Franklin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Franklin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Robertson kicks off Franklin and gets to his feet.
Franklin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Franklin throws the kick towards the body but Robertson avoids it.
Robertson pushes Franklin up against the cage in a clinch.
Franklin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Franklin wants to break free but Robertson has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin jumps guard but Robertson stands there with Franklin around his waist. Franklin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Robertson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franklin's elbow.
Robertson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Robertson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Franklin is trying to stand back up but Robertson is controlling him
Robertson is taking a breather. Franklin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Franklin is not content to let Robertson control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robertson looks to land a strike but Franklin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Franklin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Franklin throws a series of strikes that have Robertson backpedaling.
Franklin lands a lovely overhand right.
Franklin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Franklin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Robertson.
Franklin lands a high kick!
Franklin tries to clinch but Robertson moves out of range.
Robertson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Franklin just misses with a punch to the body.
Franklin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robertson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Franklin tries to land a front kick but Robertson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Some wild striking there from Franklin.
Franklin misses with an attempted mid kick.
A right-left combo lands from Robertson.
It looks like Rich Franklin has been cut.
A punch combination from Franklin misses.
Franklin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Robertson counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson swings wildly with an uppercut but Franklin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Franklin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Franklin has Robertson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Robertson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Franklin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Franklin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Robertson is defending well for now.
Robertson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Franklin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Franklin throws a right and a left that Robertson avoids nicely.
Franklin keeps the fight on the outside.
Franklin throws a series of punches but Robertson moves out of range.
Franklin wants to clinch up but Robertson keeps it at a distance.
Franklin throws a right hand that Robertson ducks under and follows up with a left that Robertson also avoids with ease.
Robertson is looking to clinch but Franklin is avoiding it.
Franklin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rich Franklin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Franklin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Robertson counters with a low kick, right behind Franklin 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Robertson.
Robertson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Franklin counters by moving into the clinch.
Robertson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robertson shoots in and drives through. Franklin sprawls well.
Robertson closes the distance and clinches.
Franklin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Robertson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Robertson breaks from the clinch.
Robertson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robertson tries for a takedown but Franklin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Franklin avoids the body shot from Robertson.
Robertson moves into range and clinches up with Franklin.
Robertson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robertson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Robertson looks to score with a jab to the body but Franklin is just out of range.
Franklin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Robertson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Franklin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Franklin shrugs it off.
Robertson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Robertson avoids the attempt from Franklin to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Robertson content just to control the position here.
Franklin looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucky Robertson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rich Franklin's cut.
That's time! Franklin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Franklin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Robertson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Franklin's guard.
Robertson wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
Robertson looking to pass the guard.
Franklin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robertson is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robertson looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Robertson.
Robertson looking to pass the guard.
Franklin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
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.
Robertson throws and elbow that misses. Franklin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Robertson's guard. Nice move by Franklin!
Robertson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Franklin manages to get himself to full guard.
Robertson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franklin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robertson pushes down on Franklin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson trying to control from half guard but Franklin is working away.
Robertson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Robertson is keen to just control but Franklin is a slippery customer.
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.
Robertson is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Franklin as he works his way to full guard.
Robertson wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucky Robertson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Robertson 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucky Robertson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Youngs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Youngs has chosen empty walls as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Victor Johansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bill Youngs!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Johansson scores with a four punch combination!
Johansson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johansson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Youngs tries to clinch there but Johansson circles away.
Johansson stuffs the takedown attempt from Youngs. Youngs gets slowly back to his feet.
Youngs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johansson throws a sloppy head kick and Youngs moves out of range easily.
Johansson blocks a jab.
Johansson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Youngs shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johansson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Youngs taking a breather here.
Johansson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson holding both Youngs 's hands and preventing any damage.
Johansson manages to stand up with Youngs still on his back. Eventually Youngs drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Youngs misses with a double jab
and Johansson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Youngs shoots and misses
and Johansson counters with a one-two to the body.
Victor Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Youngs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Youngs ducks right into an uppercut from Johansson.
Youngs darts in trying to clinch
and Johansson counters with a right hand to the body.
Johansson tests Youngs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johansson throws a push kick but Youngs slaps the foot to one side.
Johansson throws a right hand that Youngs ducks under and follows up with a left that Youngs also avoids with ease.
Youngs looks to clinch
and Johansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Youngs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johansson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Youngs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johansson.
Youngs misses with a takedown
and Johansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Youngs looks gassed!
Johansson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johansson misses with the combination.
Johansson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Victor Johansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Youngs misses with a takedown
and Johansson counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johansson punishes Youngs's body with a nice straight punch.
Youngs misses with a takedown attempt
and Johansson counters with a two punch combo.
Johansson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bill Youngs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johansson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johansson.
Johansson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Youngs counters with a shoot takedown. Johansson fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johansson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Youngs is controlling him.
Youngs wants to stand but Johansson is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johansson wants to get back to his feet but Youngs is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Johansson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Johansson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Youngs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johansson.
Youngs fails with the takedown
and Johansson counters with a three punch combo that has Youngs backing up. Youngs nods at Johansson to acknowledge the strikes.
Youngs tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Johansson counter with a right hand.
Donk. Johansson catches Youngs right on the button with a cross.
Johansson throws a series of punches but Youngs avoids them all with ease.
Johansson lands a nice shot that snaps Youngs's head back.
Youngs is breathing heavily.
Johansson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Youngs moves into the clinch successfully.
Johansson is trying to break free.
Johansson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johansson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Johansson scores with a four punch combination!
Johansson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Johansson fails to land with a series of punches.
Youngs tries to clinch
and Johansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johansson misses with a two punch combination.
Youngs shoots and misses
and Johansson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johansson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Youngs tries for a takedown but Johansson circles away easily
and Johansson counters with a two punch combo.
Victor Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Youngs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson scores with a one two! Youngs had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Johansson misses.
Some wild striking there from Johansson.
Youngs misses with a takedown attempt
and Johansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johansson lands a jab-cross combination.
Youngs avoids a kick to the body.
Youngs tries to clinch but Johansson moves away
and Johansson counters with a three punch combo that has Youngs backing up. Youngs nods at Johansson to acknowledge the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Johansson.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johansson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Youngs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johansson.
Johansson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Youngs takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jab from Johansson.
Nice cross by Johansson.
Youngs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab from Johansson.
Youngs has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johansson looks to land a combination but Youngs avoids it well.
Youngs takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Johansson throws a nice looking combination but Youngs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johansson cracks Youngs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johansson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Youngs backs up against the cage.
Johansson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Youngs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johansson counters with a three punch combo that has Youngs backing up. Youngs nods at Johansson to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Johansson misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johansson, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Johansson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Youngs dodges the punch combination from Johansson.
Youngs moves out of range of the body kick.
Youngs closes the distance but Johansson moves to the side
and Johansson counters with a left and a right that stings Youngs.
Johansson swinging wildly here.
Youngs dodges the punch combination from Johansson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Youngs takes the fight into the clinch.
Youngs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johansson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Youngs with a poor takedown
and Johansson counters with a two punch combo.
Youngs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Youngs misses with a double jab
and Johansson counters with a three punch combo that has Youngs backing up. Youngs nods at Johansson to acknowledge the strikes.
Victor Johansson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johansson throws a head kick but Youngs moves out of range.
Johansson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Youngs fails with the takedown
and Johansson counters with a straight right hand.
Victor Johansson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johansson throws a series of punches but Youngs avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Johansson.
Youngs tries for a takedown but Johansson circles away easily
and Johansson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Victor Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Youngs.
Johansson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johansson.
Johansson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Youngs circles away quickly and effectively.
Youngs misses with a leg kick
and Johansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johansson!
Some wild striking there from Johansson.
No joy there for Johansson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Youngs tries for a takedown but Johansson circles away easily
and Johansson counters with a straight right hand.
Youngs darts in trying to clinch
and Johansson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johansson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Youngs counters with a nice body shot.
Johansson looks to land a combination but Youngs avoids it well.
Johansson lands a body shot.
Johansson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johansson misses with a two punch combination.
Johansson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johansson.
Johansson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Youngs counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Youngs.
Johansson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Youngs takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
Johansson works over Youngs's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johansson with a jab.
Bill Youngs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Victor Johansson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johansson works over Youngs's head and body with a nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Johansson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johansson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Johansson!
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