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DFC 01: Rising Up PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between poopy butt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hitoshi Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsumoto is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Otep - Blood Pigs. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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150 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, poopy butt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hitoshi Matsumoto!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsumoto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for butt!
Matsumoto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as butt is looking to escape.
Matsumoto lands a big elbow.
Matsumoto tries to control but butt wriggling away.
butt tries to lock up and control but Matsumoto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto controlling the position easily from mount.
butt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
butt tries to lock up and control but Matsumoto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
butt sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Matsumoto is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Matsumoto wants to pass to mount but butt is defending the position.
Matsumoto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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.
Matsumoto is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
butt keeping full guard, as Matsumoto tries to pass.
Matsumoto tries to stand but butt is controlling from the bottom.
butt pulls Matsumoto in close to his closed guard and prevents Matsumoto from doing any damage or advancing position.
Matsumoto throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Matsumoto throws a head kick but butt moves out of range.
butt shoots and misses
and Matsumoto counters with a single leg into guard. butt didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
butt seems keen to control Matsumoto's posture.
Matsumoto wants to control from the top but butt keeps moving.
butt has Matsumoto pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto looking to sit in guard and control but butt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
butt controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hitoshi Matsumoto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
butt gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Matsumoto wants to stand and escape but instead butt has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
butt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
butt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
butt passes into half guard.
Matsumoto is looking for a sweep. butt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
butt stalling.
butt frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Matsumoto working to try and regain half guard.
Matsumoto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Matsumoto can't escape the position.
butt controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
butt gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Matsumoto misses with a takedown
and butt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Matsumoto is breathing heavily.
Matsumoto is looking for a sweep. butt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
butt controlling the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of poopy butt.
butt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Matsumoto counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
butt is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Matsumoto off and has taken his back!
butt is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Matsumoto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
butt controlling from the back.
butt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee stands the fighters back up. poopy butt just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Matsumoto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows butt to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
poopy butt 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Matsumoto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
butt controlling the position.
Matsumoto trying to control but butt is working from the bottom.
butt is pulling down on Matsumoto's head to control his posture.
Matsumoto tries to stand but butt is controlling from the bottom.
Matsumoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto trying to control the position from guard on top but butt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
butt wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Matsumoto seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
butt controlling the position.
butt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matsumoto looking to sit in guard and control but butt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Matsumoto wants to sweep but no luck.
butt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but butt is one step ahead there.
butt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of poopy butt.
butt has his takedown stuffed
and Matsumoto counters with a shoot takedown. butt fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. butt is keeping the position for now.
Matsumoto is fighting to break butt's control of his arms but butt is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Matsumoto has gone for a leg lock! butt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Matsumoto's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hitoshi Matsumoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matsumoto has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Hitoshi Matsumoto!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Hitoshi Matsumoto!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Hitoshi Matsumoto!
Hitoshi Matsumoto wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Miyamoto Musashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Moreira is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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142 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Miyamoto Musashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Moreira!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreira swings for the body but Musashi moves out of range.
Moreira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Musashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Moreira.
Musashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moreira.
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Moreira.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Musashi, as that shot connected.
Musashi misses with the combination.
Moreira misses with a wild body shot.
Moreira misses the shot to the body.
Moreira moves forwards but Musashi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Musashi slips a straight right by Moreira.
Some wild striking there from Musashi.
Moreira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Musashi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Joe Moreira has been cut.
Moreira misses the shot to the body.
Moreira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Musashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Musashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moreira.
Moreira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Musashi throws a right hand that Moreira ducks under and follows up with a left that Moreira also avoids with ease.
A shot to the body from Moreira misses
and Musashi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi throws a series of punches but Moreira moves out of range.
Musashi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Moreira is rocked!
Moreira looks gassed!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Musashi has cracked Moreira with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Musashi lands another huge swinging hook and Moreira tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Moreira, before Musashi can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Miyamoto Musashi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonah Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Alb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alb has chosen Sandstorm as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonah Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryan Alb!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alb misses the shot to the body.
Alb throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alb to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Alb tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Alb's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Alb has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Alb's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alb tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Alb controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Alb throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
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.
Alb forces his way into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Alb in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alb looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Alb looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ryan Alb.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smith. Alb shrugs it off though.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Alb is out of range.
Jonah Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alb on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alb's calf.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Alb is just out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith tried to score with a low kick but Alb checks it.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Alb will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith misses with a low kick as Alb jumps back.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alb.
Alb lands a nice shot to the body.
Alb looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Smith!
Alb breaks from Smith's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Alb looking for a guillotine from mount but Smith is having none of it.
Alb misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alb looking to secure an arm triangle but Smith defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alb takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alb trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alb seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Smith is holding on tight.
Alb controlling from mount.
Alb working for a submission but Smith is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alb sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smith is controlling an arm, preventing Alb from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith blocking the ground and pound.
Alb controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is controlling an arm, preventing Alb from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Alb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Alb checks a low kick from Smith.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
Alb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jonah Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some bone on bone action there as Alb checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Alb moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Alb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Alb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Alb moves out of range easily.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alb shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Alb controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alb lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alb punching from mount but Smith doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Smith in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Smith tries to buck Alb off but Alb takes his back!
Alb trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Smith doesn't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Alb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alb 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Ryan Alb!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Ryan Alb!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Ryan Alb!
Ryan Alb wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chael Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chael Sonnen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chael Sonnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Rogan!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogan tried to score with a low kick but Sonnen checks it.
Sonnen fails to land the takedown.
Sonnen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rogan swivels and escapes.
Sonnen misses with a takedown attempt - Rogan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chael Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sonnen fails with the takedown.
Rogan throws a leg kick but Sonnen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sonnen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rogan circles away.
Rogan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sonnen wants to clinch.
Rogan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sonnen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rogan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rogan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rogan but Rogan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sonnen is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sonnen is defended easily by Rogan.
Rogan misses with a low kick.
Sonnen shoots in for a double leg but Rogan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rogan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rogan throws a leg kick that misses.
Joe Rogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Sonnen.
Sonnen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sonnen is out of range and Rogan settles back down.
Rogan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sonnen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rogan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sonnen somewhat.
Rogan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sonnen checks it well.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rogan sprawls well. Rogan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sonnen gets slowly back to his feet.
Rogan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sonnen is out of range and Rogan settles back down.
Rogan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sonnen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rogan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rogan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rogan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Joe Rogan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rogan misses with a low kick.
Rogan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rogan stuffs the takedown.
Rogan throws a front kick aimed at Sonnen's knee but Sonnen avoids it well.
Sonnen fails to land the takedown.
Rogan is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sonnen checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Rogan misses.
Rogan misses with a low kick.
Sonnen checks a leg kick nicely.
Sonnen checks a leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Sonnen or perhaps it was just good defense by Rogan which made him look bad.
Rogan tries a low kick but Sonnen avoids it.
Sonnen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rogan defends it nicely.
Rogan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sonnen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rogan defends it nicely.
Rogan tried to score with a low kick but Sonnen checks it.
Sonnen moves out of range of the leg kick from Rogan.
Rogan throws out a leg kick but Sonnen moves out of range and Rogan only half commits.
Sonnen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rogan as he jumps to the side.
Sonnen checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rogan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sonnen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sonnen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sonnen checks a leg kick.
Sonnen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sonnen trying to control but Rogan is working from the bottom.
Sonnen won't allow Rogan to sweep him here.
Sonnen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rogan is keeping the position for now.
Sonnen chips away with some ground and pound.
Sonnen trying to control but Rogan is working from the bottom.
Sonnen passes Rogan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sonnen throwing shots but Rogan is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogan is not content to let Sonnen control the position.
Sonnen works his way into full mount!
Sonnen with a couple of short strikes.
Sonnen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rogan is trying desperately to improve position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rogan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rogan is squirming around, avoiding Sonnen's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Sonnen dominated that round.
That's time! Sonnen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sonnen fails with the takedown.
Rogan throws a leg kick but Sonnen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rogan misses with a low kick.
Sonnen shoots in and drives through. Rogan sprawls well.
Rogan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Sonnen blocks the leg kick.
Rogan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sonnen is out of range.
Rogan tries a low kick but Sonnen avoids it.
Sonnen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chael Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sonnen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rogan is looking to control Sonnen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rogan avoid being mounted?
Rogan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sonnen is thwarting Rogan's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen trying to control the action but Rogan is working from the bottom.
Sonnen is nestled in close to Rogan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sonnen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sonnen wants to pass to mount but Rogan is defending the position.
Rogan is trying to stand.
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.
Sonnen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sonnen 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.
Sonnen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sonnen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rogan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sonnen trying to control the action but Rogan is working from the bottom.
Sonnen passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen avoids the attempt from Rogan to control.
Rogan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogan is squirming around, avoiding Sonnen's attempts to control the action.
Rogan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sonnen wants to control the pace but Rogan is squirming around nicely.
Sonnen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rogan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rogan can't escape the position.
Sonnen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sonnen with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen tries to control but Rogan wriggling away.
Sonnen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rogan?
Sonnen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee warns Rogan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rogan is bucking up trying to escape but Sonnen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sonnen landing punches.
Rogan is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sonnen is landing with some decent strikes but Rogan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sonnen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Sonnen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Horrible takedown by Sonnen or perhaps it was just good defense by Rogan which made him look bad.
Sonnen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sonnen goes for a takedown attempt but Rogan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Sonnen blocks the low kick.
A leg kick checked by Sonnen.
Sonnen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chael Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sonnen fails with a takedown attempt.
Rogan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rogan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sonnen is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogan throws a leg kick but Sonnen checks it.
Rogan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Rogan as Sonnen shoots in.
Sonnen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chael Sonnen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rogan throws a leg kick but Sonnen checks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rogan stuffs the takedown.
A clash of legs there as Sonnen blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen checks a low kick from Rogan.
Good work by Sonnen as he checks the leg kick.
Rogan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sonnen shoots in looking for a takedown. Rogan tries to sprawl out of it but Sonnen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rogan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rogan misses with a low kick.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rogan as he avoids it easily.
Sonnen checks a leg kick.
Rogan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sonnen.
A bone on bone clash there as Sonnen blocks the leg kick.
Sonnen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rogan's waist but Rogan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sonnen off to one side.
Sonnen shoots in but Rogan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rogan wants to land a leg kick but Sonnen is out of range.
No luck for Sonnen with that takedown attempt.
Sonnen checks a leg kick nicely.
Sonnen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rogan avoids it really well and circles away.
Rogan throws a low kick but Sonnen avoids it.
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.
Sonnen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rogan. Rogan obviously looking to wear him down.
Sonnen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rogan's guard.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Rogan keeps moving.
Sonnen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sonnen advances position into side control!
An elbow from Sonnen crashes against the mat.
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Sonnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rogan keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen cracks Rogan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Rogan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rogan is trying to work for a sweep but Sonnen has mounted him!
Sonnen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sonnen with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen looking to control but Rogan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sonnen content just to control the position here.
Sonnen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sonnen landing shots from mount.
Rogan squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chael Sonnen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sonnen, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Chael Sonnen!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Chael Sonnen!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Chael Sonnen!
Chael Sonnen wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gives All (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilkins comes to the cage accompanied by New Noise. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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27
210 lbs
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219 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Wilkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gives All!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by All.
Wilkins scores with a hook.
All avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilkins dodges the punch combination from All.
Wilkins misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Wilkins misses.
Wilkins doesn't manage to clinch there - All circles away.
Wilkins lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Gives All has been cut.
All throws a hook to the side of Wilkins's head but Wilkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
All misses with a straight right.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on All's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wilkins has All pressed against the cage, preventing All from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
All working hard to break the clinch.
All is trying to break the clinch but Wilkins is controlling him.
Wilkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt All or not.
A bit of stalling here from Wilkins.
All is trying to force a seperation but Wilkins has the dominant position.
Wilkins cracks All with a nice body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wilkins has All pressed against the cage, preventing All from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wilkins breaks from the clinch.
Wilkins with a jab.
Wilkins cracks All with a hook to the temple - All is on wobbly legs here! Wilkins swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! All falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Wilkins wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). David Wilkins!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between TAKAMORI GOMA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damen Red (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TAKAMORI GOMA has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, TAKAMORI GOMA!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Damen Red!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Red gets caught flat footed, as GOMA shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Red has a closed guard, preventing GOMA from standing up.
Red striking off his back but it's not causing GOMA any problems.
Red tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Red is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Red is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Red throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Red is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Red looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Red is pulling down on GOMA's head. It's preventing any offense from GOMA, at least for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Damen Red.
Red wants to clinch up but GOMA keeps it at a distance.
GOMA scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Damen Red has been cut.
GOMA lands with a nice body punch.
Red misses with a takedown
enabling GOMA to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
GOMA misses with a body shot.
GOMA tries for a takedown but Red circles away easily
and Red decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in GOMA's guard.
GOMA is breathing heavily.
Red controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Red trying to control but GOMA is working from the bottom.
Red controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Red controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
GOMA wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Damen Red will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damen Red's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
GOMA with a poor takedown
and Red decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in GOMA's guard.
Red passes GOMA's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Red decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
GOMA shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Red counters by clinching up.
GOMA prevents Red from breaking the clinch.
Red tries to pull guard but GOMA holds him up against the cage and eventually Red drops back down to his feet.
Red tries to pull guard but GOMA won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Red manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Red wants to stand but GOMA is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red working for a triangle but GOMA defends it easily.
GOMA is looking to stand up but Red won't let him.
Red pulls GOMA in close to his closed guard and prevents GOMA from doing any damage or advancing position.
GOMA decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
GOMA showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Red.
Red tries to clinch up
and GOMA cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Red changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. GOMA tries to avoid it but Red manages to keep hold of a leg and drag GOMA to the ground. GOMA escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
TAKAMORI GOMA has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damen Red.
Red misses the body punch
and GOMA counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Red is taking a breather. GOMA 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.
Red passes the guard and advances to mount!
Red controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damen Red showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damen Red's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Red gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and GOMA counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Red throws a predictable looking body shot
and GOMA counters with a one-two to the body.
GOMA gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Red to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Red thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Red throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as GOMA works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red stands up and waves to GOMA to follow him.
Red shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and GOMA counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by GOMA.
Red throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Red is pulling down on GOMA's head. It's preventing any offense from GOMA, at least for the moment.
GOMA stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red moves out of range as GOMA throws a body kick.
GOMA circles away from the clinch attempt.
GOMA dodges the punch combination from Red.
GOMA throws an overhand right that lands on Red's shoulder, as Red tries to avoid the shot.
Red decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red uses his free foot to push down on GOMA's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for GOMA.
Red with a couple of short strikes.
Red looking for a guillotine from mount but GOMA is having none of it.
Red controlling from mount.
Red throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for GOMA because Red loaded up on that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Red lands a big elbow.
GOMA wants to control but Red is having none of it.
Red lands a heavy elbow.
Red controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Damen Red.
I've got Red 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Damen Red!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Damen Red!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Damen Red!
Damen Red wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kai Nakajima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gde Vkaragande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kai Nakajima has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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19
135 lbs
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141 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kai Nakajima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gde Vkaragande!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vkaragande misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakajima explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nakajima misses with a kick to the body.
Vkaragande pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vkaragande with a jab.
Nakajima throws a body kick that misses.
Nakajima tries to close the distance and clinch but Vkaragande swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An inside leg kick from Vkaragande misses.
Nakajima tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vkaragande misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakajima tries to clinch there but Vkaragande circles away.
Vkaragande keeps the fight on the outside.
Vkaragande lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Nakajima sprawling to the canvas. Vkaragande follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Nakajima hang on?
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Vkaragande is working for a submission of some sort.
Vkaragande postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Nakajima to stand up.
Vkaragande misses with the combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nakajima.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vkaragande misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakajima throws the kick towards the body but Vkaragande avoids it.
Nakajima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nakajima tries to clinch there but Vkaragande circles away.
Vkaragande has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vkaragande manages to break the clinch.
Vkaragande misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vkaragande throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vkaragande pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vkaragande throws a head kick but Nakajima moves out of range.
Nakajima fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vkaragande looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakajima is just out of range.
Vkaragande tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakajima tries to clinch up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vkaragande crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nakajima - the referee stops the clock and Vkaragande gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nakajima. Vkaragande manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gde Vkaragande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakajima is breathing heavily.
Vkaragande keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Vkaragande.
Vkaragande lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vkaragande looks to land a combination but Nakajima avoids it well.
Nakajima tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vkaragande counters with a head kick. That will keep Nakajima thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakajima blocks a head kick by Vkaragande.
Vkaragande fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nakajima tries to clinch but Vkaragande moves out of range.
Vkaragande misses with a wild combination.
Nakajima tries to clinch but Vkaragande is having none of it.
Nakajima tries to clinch but Vkaragande moves out of range.
Vkaragande doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakajima circles away.
Both fighters circling a little - Nakajima finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nakajima blocks a head kick by Vkaragande.
Nakajima thuds his shin into the meat of Vkaragande's side.
Vkaragande throws a head kick but Nakajima moves out of range.
Vkaragande misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vkaragande takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nakajima closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vkaragande counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vkaragande.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vkaragande on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vkaragande jumps guard and drags Nakajima to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nakajima tries to stand but Vkaragande is controlling from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vkaragande can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vkaragande manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Good leg kick by Vkaragande there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nakajima takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vkaragande shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vkaragande gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Vkaragande lands a high kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Nakajima.
Nakajima tries to clinch there but Vkaragande circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nakajima stalling in the clinch but Vkaragande improves position.
Nakajima missing with knees to the body.
Vkaragande's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vkaragande stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vkaragande has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nakajima.
Vkaragande lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vkaragande connects with a body shot.
Vkaragande lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nakajima at a distance.
Vkaragande throws a head kick that misses.
Nakajima closes the distance but Vkaragande moves to the side
and Vkaragande counters with a big head kick but Nakajima shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vkaragande swats away the attempt to clinch by Nakajima.
Nakajima doesn't manage to clinch there - Vkaragande circles away.
Vkaragande has managed to clinch.
Vkaragande's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gde Vkaragande dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vkaragande jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nakajima misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nakajima closes the distance but Vkaragande moves to the side
and Vkaragande counters with a head kick.
Vkaragande tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vkaragande lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vkaragande throws a head kick but Nakajima moves out of range.
Vkaragande tries a head kick but it misses.
Vkaragande misses with a two punch combination.
Vkaragande takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vkaragande misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vkaragande swats away the attempt to clinch by Nakajima.
Kai Nakajima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vkaragande tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakajima avoids the head kick by Vkaragande.
Nakajima blocks a head kick by Vkaragande.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nakajima closes the distance but Vkaragande moves to the side
and Vkaragande counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vkaragande tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vkaragande throws a series of punches but Nakajima avoids them all with ease.
Nakajima lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vkaragande takes a step back to recover.
Vkaragande throws a head kick that Nakajima semi-blocks.
Vkaragande throws a nice head kick!
Vkaragande lands a head kick!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nakajima.
Vkaragande instigates a clinch.
Vkaragande breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vkaragande fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nakajima.
Vkaragande throws a head kick that Nakajima semi-blocks.
Vkaragande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakajima on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vkaragande pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakajima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vkaragande paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nakajima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vkaragande paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vkaragande throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nakajima counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nakajima avoids the head kick by Vkaragande.
A head kick misses from Vkaragande.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nakajima.
Nakajima tries to clinch
and Vkaragande counters with a big head kick but Nakajima shrugs it off.
Nakajima fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vkaragande pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakajima avoids the head kick by Vkaragande.
Vkaragande throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakajima.
Nakajima avoids the head kick by Vkaragande.
Vkaragande's corner calls for a 1-2. Vkaragande obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vkaragande circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vkaragande swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gde Vkaragande seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vkaragande throws a head kick that misses.
Vkaragande pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakajima avoids the head kick by Vkaragande.
Vkaragande throws a sloppy head kick and Nakajima moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vkaragande misses with a kick to the body
and Nakajima finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Vkaragande throws a one two combo.
Nakajima is looking to land body kicks.
Vkaragande throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vkaragande throws a head kick that misses
and Nakajima counters with a solid body kick.
Vkaragande looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nakajima tries to close the distance and clinch but Vkaragande swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vkaragande takes a swing at Nakajima's ribcage but misses.
Nakajima tries to land a body kick
so Vkaragande counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vkaragande wanted to stand there but Nakajima had control of the position.
Nakajima is looking to stand back up but Vkaragande counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nakajima.
Nakajima wants to get back to his feet.
Vkaragande postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Nakajima to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vkaragande throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vkaragande throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nakajima counters with a nice kick to the body.
Vkaragande scores with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Vkaragande.
Nakajima is looking to land body kicks.
Nakajima throws the kick towards the body but Vkaragande avoids it.
Nakajima tries to clinch but Vkaragande moves away
and Vkaragande counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Vkaragande has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vkaragande blocks the body kick.
Vkaragande displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nakajima misses with a body kick.
A head kick by Vkaragande misses
and Nakajima counters with a body kick that stops Vkaragande in his tracks momentarily.
Vkaragande throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nakajima counters with a nice kick to the body.
Vkaragande throws a head kick but Nakajima moves out of range.
Nakajima misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nakajima avoids the head kick by Vkaragande.
Vkaragande pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vkaragande throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gde Vkaragande showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
No luck for Vkaragande with that takedown attempt.
Nakajima delivers a nice body kick.
Vkaragande throws a lazy head kick
and Nakajima counters with a nice body kick.
Nakajima darts in and clinches Vkaragande up against the cage.
Nakajima tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vkaragande avoids it.
Nakajima is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vkaragande is defending well for now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vkaragande manages to pull guard.
Vkaragande is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nakajima is controlling him.
Nakajima wants to stand but Vkaragande is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vkaragande is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nakajima is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vkaragande uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A head kick by Vkaragande misses
and Nakajima counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vkaragande throws a head kick that misses.
Vkaragande misses with a head kick.
Nakajima is looking to land body kicks.
Nakajima takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nakajima - that will leave a mark!
Vkaragande misses with a two punch combination.
Vkaragande takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Vkaragande fails to land with a series of punches.
Nakajima clinches with his opponent.
Vkaragande breaks from the clinch.
Nakajima looks to throw a body kick
and Vkaragande counters with a head kick. That will keep Nakajima thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nakajima tries to close the distance and clinch but Vkaragande swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vkaragande throws a head kick that misses.
Nakajima lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vkaragande will feel that in the morning.
Vkaragande throws a head kick that misses.
Nakajima tries to clinch but Vkaragande is having none of it.
A punch combination from Vkaragande misses.
Nakajima wants to clinch but Vkaragande slips to the side
and Vkaragande counters with a big head kick but Nakajima shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakajima avoids the body shot from Vkaragande.
Nakajima pushes Vkaragande away with a front kick.
Vkaragande closes the distance and pushes Nakajima back into the cage.
Vkaragande breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vkaragande throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nakajima looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nakajima blocks a head kick by Vkaragande.
Vkaragande circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vkaragande plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nakajima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vkaragande misses with a head kick.
Vkaragande is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nakajima rather than just go for the knockout.
Vkaragande pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Vkaragande.
Nakajima scores with a push kick.
Vkaragande misses with a low kick.
Nakajima slips under a jab from Vkaragande.
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.
Vkaragande misses with a head kick.
Vkaragande tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakajima tries to clinch but Vkaragande moves away
and Vkaragande counters with a head kick.
Gde Vkaragande is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nakajima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vkaragande paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nakajima throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vkaragande lands a head kick. Nakajima smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vkaragande throws a head kick but Nakajima moves out of range.
Vkaragande misses with a head kick.
Nakajima wants to clinch.
Vkaragande delivers a nice body kick.
Vkaragande throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakajima looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vkaragande throws a head kick but Nakajima moves out of range.
Kai Nakajima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vkaragande thuds a left hand into Nakajima's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gde Vkaragande comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vkaragande has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Gde Vkaragande!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Gde Vkaragande!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Gde Vkaragande!
Gde Vkaragande wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shakyamuni Buddha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shakyamuni Buddha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve Hall!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Buddha gets back to half guard.
Buddha manages to get to full guard.
Buddha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hall trying to stand up but can't free himself from Buddha's guard.
Buddha keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Buddha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hall is aware though and is defending well.
Buddha keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Hall content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Buddha has locked up a guillotine! Buddha's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Hall is holding on here and Buddha must be using up a lot of energy. Hall has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Buddha gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shakyamuni Buddha!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shin Nara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Seagul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Steven Seagul enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shin Nara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steven Seagul!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seagul manages to avoid it.
Seagul shoots in and drives through. Nara sprawls well.
Nara defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Seagul.
Nara swings for the body but Seagul moves out of range.
Seagul fails to land the takedown.
Shin Nara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Seagul.
Nara stuffs the takedown.
Steven Seagul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Seagul.
Nara moves out of range of the leg kick from Seagul.
Nara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Seagul looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Seagul walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nara throws a series of punches but Seagul moves out of range.
Seagul is looking to clinch but Nara is avoiding it.
Seagul throws a low kick but Nara avoids it.
Seagul fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Seagul looks gassed!
Nara misses with a straight right.
Nice sprawl there from Nara as Seagul shoots in.
Horrible takedown by Seagul or perhaps it was just good defense by Nara which made him look bad.
Nara stuns Seagul with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nara lunges at Seagul with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Seagul's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seagul fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Seagul moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagul ducks straight into an uppercut from Nara and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Seagul manages to regain guard straight away.
Seagul is rocked!
Nara slips nicely into half guard.
Nara is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nara takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nara is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Nara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shin Nara!
Shin Nara is the new lightweight champion!
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