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QFC Tournament 931 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Ash (ranked 4609 p4p, 488 weight class) and Jordan Clarkson (ranked 4884 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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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tom Ash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jordan Clarkson!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ash shoots in looking for a takedown but Clarkson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ash's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Clarkson has a takedown stuffed.
A low kick from Ash is predictable there
and Clarkson counters by clinching up.
Clarkson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ash working for a triangle but Clarkson defends it easily.
Clarkson gets to his feet. Ash looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarkson clinches.
Clarkson decides to pull guard.
Clarkson keeping moving, preventing Ash from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarkson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ash gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ash trying to control but Clarkson is working from the bottom.
Ash throws a big elbow that misses.
Ash is fighting to break Clarkson's control of his arms but Clarkson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ash pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clarkson is keeping the position for now.
Ash looking to sit in guard and control but Clarkson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ash wants to get back to his feet but Clarkson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Clarkson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ash is keeping the position for now.
Clarkson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ash is trying to keep Clarkson in close.
Clarkson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson postures up.
Clarkson stays in close to Ash's body and controls the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ash looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ash throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clarkson's waist but Clarkson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ash off to one side.
Clarkson clinches up with Ash and pushes him back against the cage.
Ash wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Ash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ash tries to pull guard but Clarkson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ash pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ash ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clarkson shoots in looking for a takedown. Ash tries to sprawl out of it but Clarkson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ash manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ash tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Clarkson manages to circle out of the way.
Clarkson dives in and grabs Ash's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ash pushes down on Clarkson's head and hops out.
Clarkson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ash is fending him off so far but Clarkson persists. Nope, Ash circles away and we're back to standing.
Clarkson looks winded!
Ash fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ash shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clarkson but Clarkson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ash sets himself, and Clarkson steps forward looking for the clinch! Ash avoids it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clarkson slaps away a takedown attempt from Ash, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Clarkson throws a big counter head kick but Ash avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Clarkson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Clarkson throws a shot from downtown. Ash moves away and avoids it.
Ash lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ash throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ash fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Clarkson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ash closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ash jumps guard but Clarkson stands there with Ash around his waist. Ash gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Clarkson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clarkson manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Ash with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Ash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ash closes the distance and pushes Clarkson back into the cage.
Clarkson gets underhooks to prevent Ash's takedown attempt.
Clarkson manages to break the clinch.
Ash throws a series of punches but Clarkson moves out of range.
Clarkson moves into the clinch.
Clarkson breaks from the clinch.
Clarkson slaps away a takedown attempt from Ash, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Clarkson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Clarkson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ash shoots and misses
and Clarkson counters with a nice uppercut.
Clarkson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ash.
Jordan Clarkson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ash fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clarkson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ash's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clarkson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ash trying to control from the bottom.
Clarkson seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Ash has recovered full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson stands up from Ash's guard - Clarkson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ash throws a lazy head kick
and Clarkson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clarkson moves into range and clinches up with Ash.
Clarkson has Ash pressed against the cage, preventing Ash from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Clarkson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ash escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clarkson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clarkson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson stops Ash from standing up.
Clarkson controlling from the top position.
Ash looking to control but Clarkson passes into half guard.
Clarkson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ash tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Clarkson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ash shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clarkson as he jumps to the side.
Ash fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clarkson feints the counter takedown.
Clarkson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Clarkson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ash trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ash looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clarkson is one step ahead there.
Clarkson stops Ash from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarkson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ash's guard.
Clarkson stalling.
Ash is trying to control but Clarkson passes into side control!
Clarkson is chipping away with strikes.
Clarkson works to advance to full mount. Ash defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ash is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clarkson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ash is looking to improve his position but Clarkson isn't that keen on the idea.
Clarkson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Clarkson controlling the position easily from mount.
Clarkson lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ash is rocked!
Ash defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Clarkson.
Oh Ash is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clarkson content just to control the position here.
Clarkson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Clarkson postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Ash in real trouble here! The ref calls for Ash to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Clarkson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Raimo (ranked 5092 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Kruger (ranked 5021 p4p, 470 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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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Doug Raimo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexander Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raimo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kruger swivels and escapes.
Kruger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kruger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Raimo tries to avoid it but Kruger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Raimo to the ground. Raimo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Raimo shoots in and drives through. Kruger sprawls well.
Raimo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raimo rushes Kruger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Raimo as Kruger tries to tie him up.
Kruger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Raimo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kruger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Raimo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Doug Raimo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Kruger.
Raimo stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kruger misses with a body shot.
Raimo clinches up with Kruger and pushes him back against the cage.
Raimo successfully pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kruger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kruger preventing the sweep.
Kruger wants to control from the top but Raimo keeps moving.
Kruger passes Raimo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Raimo is controlling Kruger's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kruger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kruger is looking to take a break and control but Raimo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kruger tries to stand and escape but Raimo is controlling the position.
Kruger is looking for a kimura but Raimo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kruger to get the leverage.
Raimo gets back to full guard.
Raimo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kruger is in close to Raimo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Raimo has control of Kruger's left arm, preventing Kruger from doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kruger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Raimo tries to avoid it but Kruger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Raimo to the ground. Raimo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kruger looks winded!
Raimo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kruger is fending him off so far but Raimo persists. Nope, Kruger circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raimo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raimo clinches.
Raimo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kruger tries for a takedown but Raimo manages to get underhooks.
Kruger breaks from the clinch.
Raimo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kruger jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Raimo walks away with a smile on his face. Kruger gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Raimo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kruger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raimo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Raimo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kruger is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raimo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kruger's efforts to push away.
Kruger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Raimo pulls Kruger into guard.
Kruger trying to control but Raimo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kruger is fighting to break Raimo's control of his arms but Raimo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Raimo dominated that round.
That's time! Raimo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kruger throws a head kick that half lands.
Kruger dives in for a single leg takedown but Raimo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kruger wants to clinch up but Raimo keeps it at a distance.
Raimo moves into range and clinches up with Kruger.
Kruger is looking to control Raimo's arms but Raimo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kruger has his back to the cage.
Raimo is looking to break free of the clinch but Kruger has double underhooks.
Raimo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruger can do to turn this around?
Raimo gets underhooks to prevent Kruger's takedown attempt.
Kruger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Raimo smiles and moves away.
Doug Raimo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Kruger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raimo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kruger is breathing heavily.
Kruger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Raimo.
Nice sprawl there from Kruger as Raimo shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raimo clinches up against the cage.
Raimo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Raimo decides to pull guard.
Raimo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Raimo keeping moving, preventing Kruger from controlling successfully.
Kruger is in close to Raimo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Raimo keeping moving, preventing Kruger from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raimo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kruger can't keep his opponent in guard - Raimo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Raimo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Raimo stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Raimo gets a clinch.
Raimo keeps control of Kruger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Raimo scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Raimo.
Still in the clinch, Raimo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Raimo wants to break free but Kruger has control.
Raimo stalling in the clinch.
Raimo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kruger tries for a takedown. No joy.
Raimo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kruger has him pressed against the cage.
Doug Raimo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Raimo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kruger after a bit of a struggle.
Raimo breaks the clinch.
Raimo dives in for a single leg takedown but Kruger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Raimo lands a head shot.
Kruger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Raimo defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raimo misses with the combination.
Raimo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kruger is fending him off so far but Raimo persists. Nope, Kruger circles away and we're back to standing.
Kruger appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kruger fails with a takedown attempt.
Raimo clinches up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raimo jumps guard.
Kruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Raimo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Raimo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kruger wants to clinch.
Raimo darts in and clinches Kruger up against the cage.
Kruger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raimo is working Kruger over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kruger prevents the takedown attempt.
Kruger wants to stall.
Kruger tries to break free but Raimo pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger wants a takedown.
Kruger jumps guard but Raimo stands there with Kruger around his waist. Kruger gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kruger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raimo pulls Kruger into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Raimo is on top in guard.
Raimo landing some decent shots from guard.
Raimo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Raimo stands up and waves to Kruger to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raimo throws a head kick but Kruger moves out of range.
Kruger shoots in for a takedown but Raimo shows good takedown defense.
Doug Raimo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Kruger.
Raimo throws a head kick but Kruger moves out of range.
Kruger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Raimo.
Kruger gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Raimo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Raimo postures up in Kruger's guard and throws a big left but Kruger blocks it.
Raimo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raimo pushes down on Kruger's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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.
Raimo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Raimo content to control rather than advance.
Raimo decides to return to a standing position.
Alexander Kruger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doug Raimo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kruger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doug Raimo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raimo 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Doug Raimo!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Doug Raimo!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Doug Raimo!
Doug Raimo 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 Claude Forizarini (ranked 5030 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryu Cool (ranked 4949 p4p, 515 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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216 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Claude Forizarini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryu Cool!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forizarini fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Forizarini shoots in but Cool avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cool tries to clinch but Forizarini moves out of range.
Forizarini misses with a few strikes there.
Cool clinches with his opponent.
Forizarini wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cool pulls guard.
Cool kicks Forizarini off and gets to his feet.
Forizarini fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claude Forizarini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forizarini avoids a punch combination nicely.
Forizarini tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cool manages to circle out of the way.
Forizarini will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cool throws a head kick but Forizarini moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cool gets a clinch.
Cool being controlled against the cage.
Forizarini tries to work over Cool's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Forizarini wants to break the clinch but can't.
Forizarini jumps guard but Cool stands there with Forizarini around his waist. Forizarini gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cool manages to break the clinch.
Forizarini wants to clinch.
Forizarini fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cool throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Forizarini.
Cool fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Forizarini wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cool shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Forizarini defends it nicely.
Forizarini appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cool throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Forizarini appears to be looking for a big counter.
Forizarini misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Forizarini misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Forizarini.
Cool will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forizarini changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cool tries to avoid it but Forizarini manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cool to the ground. Cool escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Forizarini tries to clinch but Cool moves out of range.
Cool raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cool dives in and grabs Forizarini's left leg, looking for a takedown. Forizarini pushes down on Cool's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cool.
Cool looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Forizarini is fending him off so far but Cool persists. Nope, Forizarini circles away and we're back to standing.
Forizarini wants to clinch up but Cool keeps it at a distance.
Cool tries to clinch up but Forizarini circles away and keeps his distance.
Forizarini will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Forizarini tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cool defends well and Forizarini ends up having to push Cool into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Forizarini is breathing heavily.
Cool is looking to clinch.
Cool shoots in looking for a takedown but Forizarini manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cool's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Forizarini looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cool is fending him off so far but Forizarini persists. Nope, Cool circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forizarini goes for a double leg but Cool avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cool continues to drive forward.
Cool is looking to clinch but Forizarini is avoiding it.
Ryu Cool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cool leaves Forizarini with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cool shoots in for a takedown but Forizarini shows good takedown defense.
Forizarini throws a counter high kick but Cool was just alert enough to avoid it.
Cool tries to close the distance and clinch up but Forizarini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Cool looks to move away, Forizarini throws a big counter combo but Cool just gets out of the way.
Forizarini fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cool tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Forizarini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Forizarini forces Cool back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Forizarini is trying to pull guard but Cool has him pressed against the cage.
Cool is trying to break free.
Cool tries to circle away but Forizarini has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Cool 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.
Cool shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Forizarini but Forizarini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Forizarini fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cool has his takedown stuffed
and Forizarini counters with a left to the body.
Claude Forizarini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Forizarini shoots in but no luck this time.
Cool throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Forizarini darts in looking for a takedown but Cool gets double underhooks and turns Forizarini into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claude Forizarini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cool tries to clinch up but Forizarini circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forizarini blocks a head kick by Cool.
Cool doesn't manage to clinch there - Forizarini circles away.
Forizarini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some wild striking there from Forizarini.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cool throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cool shoots in but Forizarini avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Forizarini changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cool tries to avoid it but Forizarini manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cool to the ground. Cool escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Forizarini darts in and clinches Cool up against the cage.
Cool wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cool wants to stall.
Cool tries to pull guard but Forizarini holds him up against the cage and eventually Cool drops back down to his feet.
Forizarini is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cool is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cool can't break the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Cool. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Cool tries to break the clinch but Forizarini is controlling the position.
Cool jumps guard but Forizarini turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Forizarini breaks the clinch.
Ryu Cool seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Forizarini doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cool counters with a one-two to the body.
Cool shoots in looking for a takedown but Forizarini manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cool's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Forizarini moves in looking to clinch but Cool pushes him off.
Cool fails with the takedown
and Forizarini counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forizarini has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forizarini just leaning against Cool, taking a breather.
Forizarini tries to pull guard but Cool forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cool decides to pull guard.
Forizarini stops Cool from standing up.
Forizarini throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cool works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cool has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Forizarini drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cool manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Forizarini has Cool in his guard.
Cool trying to stand up but can't free himself from Forizarini's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forizarini has his hands on Cool's head, controlling the position.
Forizarini is striking off his back. Cool thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Cool tries to stand but can't do so whilst Forizarini controls his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Forizarini wants to improve his position but Cool is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryu Cool will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cool shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Forizarini drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cool sprawls and moves away.
Cool slaps away a takedown attempt from Forizarini, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cool throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cool wants to clinch up but Forizarini keeps it at a distance.
Cool tries to close the distance and clinch but Forizarini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Forizarini shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cool but Cool pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cool tries to clinch up but Forizarini circles away and keeps his distance.
Cool tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Forizarini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Forizarini misses.
Cool raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cool shoots in and drives through. Forizarini sprawls well.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cool enables Forizarini to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cool manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cool is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forizarini tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claude Forizarini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Forizarini working hard to break the clinch.
Forizarini looking for a takedown.
Cool dodges an elbow strike from Forizarini.
Cool successfully pulls guard.
Forizarini wants to control from the top but Cool keeps moving.
Cool can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Forizarini controls the pace.
Forizarini advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cool manages to work his way to half guard, despite Forizarini's best efforts.
Forizarini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cool does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Forizarini tries to stand but can't do so whilst Cool controls his leg.
Cool is looking for a sweep. Forizarini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Forizarini seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forizarini stops Cool from getting back to his feet.
Forizarini throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Forizarini knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cool on the ground.
Forizarini is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Forizarini looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Forizarini shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cool but Cool pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice takedown defense from Forizarini. No joy for Cool on that attempt.
Forizarini blocks a head kick by Cool.
Cool circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cool misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forizarini fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cool is looking for the big counter here.
Ryu Cool is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Forizarini slaps away a takedown attempt from Cool, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cool gets caught flat footed, as Forizarini shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Forizarini controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cool keeping moving, preventing Forizarini from controlling successfully.
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 Claude Forizarini.
I think Cool 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Ryu Cool!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Ryu Cool!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Ryu Cool!
Ryu Cool wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Nicholson (ranked 4960 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xi Li (ranked 3102 p4p, 353 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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Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, George Nicholson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Xi Li!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Li looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Li throws a head kick that Nicholson semi-blocks.
It looks like George Nicholson has been cut.
Li misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Li has closed the distance and engaged Nicholson in a clinch.
Li breaks from the clinch.
Li throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nicholson.
Nicholson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Li to the ground. Nicholson is now in Li's guard.
Li is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!
Li lands with a short shot to the head.
Nicholson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nicholson tries to circle away but Li has him pinned against the cage.
Nicholson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Li clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Li manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicholson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nicholson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nicholson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Nicholson wants to control for a moment but Li uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Nicholson not doing much here.
Nicholson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li pushes Nicholson off and gets back to his feet.
Nicholson fails with the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Li looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nicholson scores with a takedown into Li's guard.
Nicholson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nicholson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Li keeping moving, preventing Nicholson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicholson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nicholson won't allow Li to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nicholson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nicholson trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
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.
Nicholson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Li moves in looking to clinch but Nicholson pushes him off.
Li displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nicholson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Nicholson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nicholson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Li.
Nicholson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Li is trying to defend but Nicholson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nicholson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nicholson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xi Li dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Nicholson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nicholson shoots in for a double leg but Li sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nicholson.
Li gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nicholson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Nicholson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nicholson tries to stall but Li uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nicholson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Li tries to clinch but Nicholson moves out of range.
Nicholson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Li as he avoids it easily.
Nicholson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Li tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nicholson is in Li's guard.
Nicholson trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li wants to stand but Nicholson is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nicholson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicholson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nicholson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Li keeping moving, preventing Nicholson from controlling successfully.
Nicholson throws an elbow that misses. Li uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nicholson's guard. Nice move by Li!
Nicholson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nicholson tries to get out of the position.
Li stands up from Nicholson's guard - Li perhaps looking for a knockout.
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.
Li throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nicholson's head.
Nicholson darts in looking for a takedown but Li gets double underhooks and turns Nicholson into the cage.
Li closes the distance and clinches.
Li misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nicholson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nicholson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Li avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nicholson wants a takedown but no success here.
Li manages to break the clinch.
Li lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nicholson's sensitive parts.
Xi Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li wants to clinch.
Li is looking to clinch but Nicholson is avoiding it.
Li has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nicholson shoots in for a takedown but Li shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nicholson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Li lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li clinches up against the cage.
Li breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Li lands a jab-cross combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nicholson or perhaps it was just good defense by Li, which made it look bad.
As Nicholson backs off Li throws a huge counter combo but Nicholson manages to avoid it all.
Nicholson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Li lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nicholson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Li sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nicholson somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Li keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nicholson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nicholson is defended easily by Li.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nicholson shoots in looking for a takedown but Li manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nicholson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Li lands a big head kick that sends Nicholson tumbling to the mat! Li takes a step backwards and waves Nicholson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Nicholson is rocked!
Xi Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li has Nicholson up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Nicholson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nicholson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A fake to the body and Li gets the Thai clinch. He wastes no time and tries to connect with knees to the head. This is dangerous for Nicholson! He should get out! Another devastating knee and Nicholson falls head first to the ground. It's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Xi Li!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Talbert (ranked 5079 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Arlovsky (ranked 4601 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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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eric Talbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrey Arlovsky!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talbert walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Arlovsky forces Talbert back against the cage and clinches.
Talbert breaks the clinch.
Arlovsky dips to his left and cracks Talbert with an uppercut!
A leg kick checked by Talbert.
Talbert fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arlovsky avoids it really well and circles away.
Arlovsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Arlovsky as Talbert shoots in.
Arlovsky has Talbert up against the cage in a clinch.
Talbert manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arlovsky throws a body kick that misses
and Talbert counters with a right hand to the body.
Talbert fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Talbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arlovsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arlovsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Talbert drops down looking for a counter takedown but Arlovsky sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovsky tries to bum rush Talbert with a series of wild strikes but Talbert uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Talbert looks for a takedown but Arlovsky sprawls well.
Arlovsky rushes Talbert and presses him up against the cage.
Talbert pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Talbert darts in looking for a takedown but Arlovsky gets double underhooks and turns Talbert into the cage.
Arlovsky throws out a counter right but Talbert avoids it with no problem.
Arlovsky misses with a series of wild punches.
Arlovsky misses with a combination
and Talbert counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Talbert.
Arlovsky is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Talbert gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Talbert breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Talbert shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arlovsky but Arlovsky pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talbert closes the distance and pushes Arlovsky back into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Arlovsky.
Arlovsky trying to land knees to the body.
Arlovsky drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Talbert gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Arlovsky tries to pull guard but Talbert holds him up against the cage and eventually Arlovsky drops back down to his feet.
Arlovsky is trying to pull guard but Talbert turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Talbert decides to pull guard.
Arlovsky postures up.
Talbert is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovsky tries to stand but Talbert is controlling from the bottom.
Arlovsky avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arlovsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Talbert is keeping the position for now.
Arlovsky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Talbert. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Talbert wants to get back to his feet but Arlovsky is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Arlovsky wants to stand but Talbert has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arlovsky postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Talbert throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arlovsky's waist but Arlovsky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Talbert off to one side.
Arlovsky misses with a leg kick.
Arlovsky throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arlovsky looks for a takedown but Talbert sprawls well.
Talbert half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Talbert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arlovsky shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Talbert as he avoids it easily.
Arlovsky throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Talbert was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Talbert takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Arlovsky stuns Talbert with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arlovsky lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Arlovsky.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Arlovsky dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Arlovsky looks for the body kick but Talbert saw that one coming.
Arlovsky is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Arlovsky takes the fight into the clinch.
Talbert prevents a takedown attempt there.
Talbert working Arlovsky over with knees to the body.
Arlovsky prevents a takedown attempt there.
Arlovsky breaks the clinch.
Andrey Arlovsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arlovsky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arlovsky clinches up against the cage.
Talbert breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Arlovsky. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovsky throws a series of punches but Talbert avoids them all with ease.
A left and a right from Arlovsky both land. Nice combination.
Arlovsky closes the distance and clinches.
Arlovsky trying to control the position but instead, Talbert has worked for underhooks and has pushed Arlovsky into the cage.
Talbert wants to take the fight to the mat but Arlovsky manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Arlovsky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arlovsky takes the fight into the clinch.
Talbert content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Talbert drags the fight down to the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Talbert trying to keep a closed guard but Arlovsky is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovsky would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Arlovsky wants to control from the top but Talbert keeps moving.
Talbert throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Talbert has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Arlovsky is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arlovsky is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Arlovsky misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Talbert looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Arlovsky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Talbert.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Talbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Talbert drives through and clinches with Arlovsky against the cage.
Arlovsky can't find room to land a body shot as Talbert controls the action.
Talbert jumps guard but Arlovsky stands there with Talbert around his waist. Talbert gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Arlovsky wants to take the fight to the mat but Talbert manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Arlovsky tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Arlovsky manages to break the clinch.
Arlovsky throws a push kick but Talbert slaps the foot to one side.
Talbert gets tackled into the cage by Arlovsky. Arlovsky maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovsky breaks from the clinch.
Arlovsky has a takedown stuffed.
Some bone on bone action there as Talbert checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Talbert quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Arlovsky darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Arlovsky lands a nice shot that snaps Talbert's head back.
Arlovsky throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Arlovsky lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Eric Talbert has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arlovsky is defended easily by Talbert.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Arlovsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eric Talbert's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Arlovsky moves into the clinch.
Talbert manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Talbert might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Talbert is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arlovsky wants to stand but Talbert is controlling his posture from full guard.
Arlovsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Talbert keeping moving, preventing Arlovsky from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arlovsky throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talbert has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arlovsky can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arlovsky would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Talbert looking to control.
Talbert wants to stand but Arlovsky is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Talbert dodges the punch combination from Arlovsky.
Arlovsky scores with a one two! Talbert had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Talbert has managed to clinch.
Arlovsky tries for a takedown. No joy.
Arlovsky wants a takedown but no success here.
Arlovsky takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arlovsky looking to stall.
Talbert is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Arlovsky is defending well.
Arlovsky is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Talbert pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Eric Talbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Arlovsky.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovsky breaks the clinch.
Arlovsky scores with a jab. Talbert acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Talbert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arlovsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arlovsky has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Talbert misses with the body kick
letting Arlovsky counter with a right hand.
Talbert shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arlovsky sprawls well. Arlovsky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Talbert gets slowly back to his feet.
Arlovsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andrey Arlovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Talbert does no damage.
Arlovsky darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Arlovsky throws a front kick aimed at Talbert's knee but Talbert avoids it well.
Talbert appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Talbert gets tackled into the cage by Arlovsky. Arlovsky maintains the clinch.
Arlovsky is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Talbert is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovsky breaks from the clinch.
Talbert moves out of range of the body kick from Arlovsky.
Arlovsky throws the kick towards the body but Talbert avoids it.
Talbert tries to score a power double leg takedown but Arlovsky sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Talbert somewhat.
Arlovsky fails to land the takedown.
Eric Talbert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arlovsky's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Arlovsky duly obliges.
Eric Talbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arlovsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Talbert.
Talbert moves forwards but Arlovsky connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Arlovsky fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Talbert on the side of the head.
Talbert is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Arlovsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Arlovsky winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Andrey Arlovsky!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Andrey Arlovsky!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Andrey Arlovsky!
Andrey Arlovsky wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 4658 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Of The Ring (ranked 5085 p4p, 516 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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220 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lyoto Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, King Of The Ring!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Ring closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Machida moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Machida drops The Ring with a beautiful combination! The Ring stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Machida is looking for the KO!
The Ring is rocked!
It looks like King Of The Ring has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops The Ring to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! The Ring just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lyoto Machida!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jones Roy (ranked 5121 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Marks (ranked 5084 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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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jones Roy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anton Marks!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marks.
Roy avoids the head kick by Marks.
Roy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Marks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roy.
Marks tries to counter by closing the distance.
Marks closes the distance and pushes Roy back into the cage.
Marks is struggling to control the position.
Marks pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marks is keeping the position for now.
Marks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marks keeping moving, preventing Roy from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy 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.
Marks looking for a sweep. Not yet Marks, not yet.
Marks has his foot on Roy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roy works his way back into a safe position though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Marks is pulling down on Roy's head. It's preventing any offense from Roy, at least for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marks moves into the clinch.
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.
Marks gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Roy actively working from the bottom here.
Roy trying to control but Marks postures up.
Marks is looking to take a break and control but Roy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roy won't allow Marks to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marks wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Marks is just content to waste time from the top position. Roy takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Marks wanted to stand there but Roy had control of the position.
Roy wants to stand but Marks is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Roy leaves Marks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Roy tries to land a front kick but Marks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Roy shoots in for a double leg but Marks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marks moves into range and clinches up with Roy.
Marks wants to take the fight to the mat but Roy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jones Roy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Marks.
Roy wants to stall.
Marks struggles to land a body shot inside as Roy controls his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marks pulls guard successfully.
Marks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roy defends well.
Marks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roy is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Marks 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.
Roy fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Roy.
Roy sets himself, and Marks steps forward looking for the clinch! Roy avoids it this time.
Roy tries to close the distance and clinch but Marks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marks goes for a double leg but Roy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Roy continues to drive forward.
Marks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marks slips under a jab from Roy.
Marks dives in and grabs Roy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roy pushes down on Marks's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Marks as Roy shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jones Roy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marks clinches up against the cage.
Roy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marks is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy is trying to pull guard but Marks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Marks has Roy pushed against the cage.
Marks manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Marks keeping moving, preventing Roy from controlling successfully.
Roy tries to stand but Marks is controlling from the bottom.
Marks working a defensive guard here.
Marks wants to sweep here but Roy controlling him for the moment.
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.
Marks has Roy pulled in close to control his posture.
Marks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Marks is looking to sweep but instead, Roy has passed into half guard.
Marks is looking to control Roy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marks avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marks gets back to full guard.
Marks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marks is pulling down on Roy's head to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Roy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Roy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marks.
Marks shoots in for a double leg but Roy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marks circles away.
Roy slaps away a takedown attempt from Marks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marks takes the fight into the clinch.
Roy tries to pull guard but Marks won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roy missing with knees to the body.
Marks looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Marks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marks looking for a takedown.
Marks pressing his opponent against the cage.
Marks gets control of Roy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Marks will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Roy stands and throws Marks's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy working away.
Roy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Marks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marks is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Roy tries to stand but can't do so whilst Marks controls his leg.
Marks tries to get to full guard but Roy has control of the leg.
Roy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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.
Roy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
It looks like Roy is going to stand back up.
Roy is looking to take a break and control but Marks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marks wants it to stay on the feet.
Roy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marks sprawls well. Marks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roy gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roy moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMarks.
Roy shoots for a double leg takedown but Marks sprawls well. He's pushed Roy'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 Jones Roy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roy avoids it really well and circles away.
Donk. Marks catches Roy right on the button with a cross.
Marks shoots in for a double leg but Roy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anton Marks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marks has managed to clinch.
Marks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marks moves into the clinch.
Marks manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Marks striking off his back but it's not causing Roy any problems.
Marks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roy is controlling him.
Roy stopping the sweep attempt from Marks.
Marks wants to stand but Roy is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roy postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Marks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marks 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Anton Marks!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Anton Marks!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Anton Marks!
Anton Marks wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michal Bagietka (ranked 4637 p4p, 490 weight class) and Walmart Shopper (ranked 5077 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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176 lbs
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178 lbs
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michal Bagietka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Walmart Shopper!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shopper tries to clinch up
enabling Bagietka to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shopper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bagietka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shopper pinned against the cage. Shopper gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bagietka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shopper successfully pulls guard.
Bagietka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bagietka lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bagietka throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shopper fails with the takedown
and Bagietka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shopper thinking.
Bagietka darts in looking for a takedown but Shopper gets double underhooks and turns Bagietka into the cage.
Shopper shoots in and bounces Bagietka off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bagietka scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bagietka forces Shopper back against the cage and clinches.
Shopper is trying to pull guard but Bagietka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shopper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shopper moves into range and clinches up with Bagietka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shopper being controlled against the cage.
Shopper wants a takedown.
Michal Bagietka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walmart Shopper.
Shopper jumps guard but Bagietka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bagietka is looking to break free of the clinch but Shopper has double underhooks.
Bagietka is trying to break free.
Bagietka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shopper tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bagietka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shopper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bagietka looks to land a combination. Shopper sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shopper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bagietka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shopper checks a low kick from Bagietka.
Bagietka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Shopper.
Bagietka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shopper.
Bagietka tries to counter with a takedown but Shopper is quick to defend against it.
Shopper looks winded!
Shopper shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bagietka has one foot on Shopper's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Shopper checks a low kick from Bagietka.
Shopper shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bagietka is trying to defend but Shopper finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bagietka kicks off Shopper and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bagietka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice combination there by Bagietka.
Bagietka throws a nice looking combination but Shopper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bagietka has closed the distance and engaged Shopper in a clinch.
Shopper has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bagietka after a bit of a struggle.
Bagietka wants to get back to striking at distance but Shopper won't allow it.
Shopper tries to pull guard but Bagietka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Bagietka dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bagietka rushes Shopper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bagietka jumps guard.
Bagietka is trying to control the position but Shopper postures up.
Shopper prevents Bagietka from getting back to his feet.
Shopper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bagietka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shopper defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagietka throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Shopper escapes and throws Bagietka's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shopper trying to control the position but Bagietka is working away.
Michal Bagietka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bagietka is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shopper off and has taken his back!
Shopper is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bagietka keeps control of the position easily here as Shopper tries to buck him off.
Bagietka has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shopper staying busy and making it hard for Bagietka to control.
Bagietka is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bagietka tries to get the hooks in deep but Shopper pushed the leg off.
Shopper is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagietka really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Shopper.
Bagietka is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shopper defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bagietka tries to get the hooks in deep but Shopper pushed the leg off.
Shopper manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bagietka's guard. Nice work there by Shopper.
Shopper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shopper showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shopper looking to sit in guard and control but Bagietka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Shopper controls Bagietka momentarily but Bagietka frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bagietka not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bagietka stands up and waves to Shopper to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Bagietka dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Shopper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shopper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bagietka swivels and escapes.
Bagietka throws a one two combo.
Bagietka looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shopper!
Bagietka 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 Shopper's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bagietka stands up.
Bagietka fails with the takedown
and Shopper moves into the clinch.
Bagietka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shopper just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shopper is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bagietka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Michal Bagietka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walmart Shopper.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagietka tries to land knees in the clinch but Shopper avoids the damage to the body.
Bagietka keeps control of Shopper as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bagietka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bagietka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shopper is trying to break the clinch but Bagietka is controlling him.
Bagietka tries to pull guard but Shopper won't allow it.
Bagietka pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shopper effectively controlling the action here.
Shopper breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagietka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bagietka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shopper can do to turn this around?
Bagietka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shopper clinches up with Bagietka and pushes him back against the cage.
Shopper wants a takedown but no success here.
Shopper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shopper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bagietka can't break the clinch.
Bagietka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shopper pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shopper manages to break the clinch.
Shopper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bagietka counters with a stiff right hand.
Shopper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shopper wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagietka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shopper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shopper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bagietka tries to close the distance and clinch but Shopper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bagietka tries to clinch but Shopper is having none of it.
Bagietka dives in and grabs Shopper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shopper pushes down on Bagietka's head and hops out.
Shopper with a poor takedown
and Bagietka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shopper darts in looking for a takedown but Bagietka gets double underhooks and turns Shopper into the cage.
Bagietka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bagietka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shopper pinned against the cage. Shopper gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shopper throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bagietka counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shopper tries to clinch
and Bagietka counters with a three punch combo that has Shopper backing up. Shopper nods at Bagietka to acknowledge the strikes.
Shopper walks into a jab.
Shopper misses with the combination.
Bagietka throws a big counter combination but Shopper scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bagietka rushes Shopper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bagietka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bagietka has Shopper pushed against the cage.
Shopper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walmart Shopper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michal Bagietka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shopper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shopper wants it to stay on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Bagietka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bagietka 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Michal Bagietka!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Michal Bagietka!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Michal Bagietka!
Michal Bagietka wins by unanimous decision!
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RATING
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