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DFC 04: Revolution PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gde Vkaragande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vkaragande comes to the ring accompanied by Morbid Angel - God of Emptiness. Gde Vkaragande could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joe Moreira's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 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, Gde Vkaragande!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Moreira!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreira fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vkaragande sprawls well initially but Moreira persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vkaragande is trying to stand back up but Moreira is controlling him
Moreira is trying to control. Vkaragande wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Moreira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moreira sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vkaragande defending well though.
Moreira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vkaragande is refusing to be controlled, as Moreira sits in half guard.
Moreira stops Vkaragande from getting back to his feet.
Vkaragande on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vkaragande tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vkaragande throws a right hand that Moreira ducks under and follows up with a left that Moreira also avoids with ease.
Vkaragande misses with a series of wild punches.
Vkaragande lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moreira circles away quickly and effectively.
Vkaragande throws a sloppy head kick and Moreira moves out of range easily.
Vkaragande lands a head kick!
It looks like Joe Moreira has been cut.
Moreira scores with a takedown into Vkaragande's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moreira 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.
Vkaragande wants to stand up but Moreira is controlling him.
Moreira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Moreira prevents Vkaragande from getting back to his feet.
Moreira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vkaragande keeping moving, preventing Moreira from controlling successfully.
Moreira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Moreira avoids the head kick by Vkaragande.
Moreira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moreira throws a leg kick but Vkaragande sees it coming and moves out of range.
Moreira shoots for a takedown but Vkaragande saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vkaragande throws a sloppy head kick and Moreira moves out of range easily.
Vkaragande misses with a head kick.
Vkaragande misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vkaragande misses with a head kick.
Vkaragande throws a head kick that half lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moreira.
Vkaragande tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vkaragande throws a sloppy head kick and Moreira moves out of range easily.
Vkaragande will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vkaragande pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vkaragande lands a nice looking body shot.
Vkaragande misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vkaragande misses with a head kick.
Moreira fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vkaragande sprawls well initially but Moreira persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Moreira is looking to take a break and control but Vkaragande is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moreira works his foot free and advances to mount.
Vkaragande is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Vkaragande knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moreira on the ground.
Moreira landing strikes, looking to finish!
Moreira breaks from Vkaragande's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Moreira controlling the position easily from mount.
Moreira throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Vkaragande because Moreira loaded up on that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Moreira raining down shots from the mount!
Moreira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Moreira content just to control the position here.
Moreira landing strikes from the mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Moreira working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Moreira with shots to the head and body - Vkaragande looks very uncomfortable down there.
Moreira lands a heavy elbow.
Moreira scoring with strikes but Vkaragande is staying in there.
Moreira thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Vkaragande taking shots to the head.
Vkaragande tries to buck Moreira off but he can't manage it.
Moreira looking to control but Vkaragande is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Moreira looking to ground and pound but Vkaragande is blocking nicely.
That's six 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 is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Moreira is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Moreira controlling the pace for now.
Moreira working the ground and pound effectively.
Moreira connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Vkaragande is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Moreira.
Moreira landing shots from mount.
Moreira wants to control the pace but Vkaragande is squirming around nicely.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vkaragande's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Moreira lands a nice shot to the head.
Moreira lands with some strikes.
Moreira lands with some strikes.
Vkaragande is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Vkaragande in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Moreira lands a nice shot to the head.
Moreira wants to control the pace but Vkaragande is squirming around nicely.
Moreira fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Moreira landing strikes from the mount and Vkaragande is in trouble!
Moreira controlling from the full mount.
Moreira trying to control but Vkaragande is having none of it.
Moreira landing strikes, looking to finish!
Moreira looking to finish Vkaragande with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vkaragande!
Vkaragande trying desperately to get to his feet.
Moreira throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Moreira throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Vkaragande takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Moreira lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Vkaragande wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Moreira controlling his opponent.
Moreira landing shots from mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vkaragande is trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Moreira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Moreira's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Moreira blocks a head kick by Vkaragande.
Moreira avoids the head kick by Vkaragande.
Vkaragande lands with a slapping head kick.
Moreira looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Moreira prevents Vkaragande from getting back to his feet.
Moreira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moreira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Moreira wants to control from the top but Vkaragande keeps moving.
Vkaragande is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Moreira is controlling him.
Moreira working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira looking to sit in guard and control but Vkaragande gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Moreira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Horrible takedown by Moreira or perhaps it was just good defense by Vkaragande which made him look bad.
Vkaragande stuffs the takedown attempt from Moreira. Moreira gets slowly back to his feet.
Vkaragande leaves Moreira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gde Vkaragande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Moreira.
Moreira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vkaragande's waist but Vkaragande gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moreira off to one side.
Moreira tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moreira shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Moreira is breathing heavily.
Vkaragande pushes Moreira off looking to stand but Moreira dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreira misses with a head shot. Vkaragande uses the momentum to regain guard.
Vkaragande is looking to stand up but Moreira isn't so interested in that idea.
Moreira wants to pass the guard but Vkaragande is keeping the position.
Moreira looking to sit in guard and control but Vkaragande gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vkaragande postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vkaragande is looking to stand up but Moreira won't let him.
Vkaragande scoring with some ground and pound.
Vkaragande gets to his feet - Moreira follows without any prompting.
Vkaragande throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vkaragande throws a head kick that half lands.
Vkaragande misses the shot to the body.
Moreira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vkaragande tries to avoid it but Moreira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vkaragande to the ground. Vkaragande escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vkaragande throws a series of punches but Moreira avoids them all with ease.
Vkaragande throws a head kick that misses.
Moreira gets the takedown into side control.
Vkaragande parries the strikes from Moreira easily there. Moreira is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vkaragande to escape.
Vkaragande throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira shoots in but Vkaragande avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moreira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vkaragande tries to avoid it but Moreira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vkaragande to the ground. Vkaragande escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vkaragande throws a head kick that misses.
Gde Vkaragande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moreira dodges the punch combination from Vkaragande.
Vkaragande jabs Moreira right on the nose. Moreira blinks but takes it well.
Vkaragande throws a head kick that misses.
Moreira fails with a takedown attempt.
Vkaragande tries a head kick but it misses.
Vkaragande throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Moreira's head.
Vkaragande throws a head kick that misses.
Moreira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vkaragande tries a head kick but it misses.
Vkaragande tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vkaragande throws a head kick that misses.
Vkaragande stuffs the takedown.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Moreira drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Moreira won't allow Vkaragande to get back to his feet.
Moreira with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moreira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Moreira trying to control but Vkaragande is working from the bottom.
Moreira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Moreira prevents Vkaragande from getting back to his feet.
Vkaragande pushes Moreira off and gets back to his feet.
Gde Vkaragande is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moreira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vkaragande but Vkaragande pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Moreira throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vkaragande was covering up waiting for the punch and Moreira finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Moreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Vkaragande is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Moreira throws and elbow that misses. Vkaragande uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Moreira's guard. Nice move by Vkaragande!
Vkaragande has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Moreira is proving hard to escape from.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A head kick misses from Vkaragande.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Moreira shoots in but Vkaragande avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vkaragande throws a head kick that Moreira semi-blocks.
Vkaragande lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gde Vkaragande is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Vkaragande, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moreira throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vkaragande was covering up waiting for the punch and Moreira finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Moreira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moreira trying to control but Vkaragande is working from the bottom.
Moreira controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gde Vkaragande has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vkaragande keeping moving, preventing Moreira from controlling successfully.
Vkaragande wants to stand and escape but Moreira is having none of it.
Moreira throws and elbow that misses. Vkaragande uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Moreira's guard. Nice move by Vkaragande!
Vkaragande trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Joe Moreira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moreira gets the takedown into side control.
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 Gde Vkaragande.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 19:19
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 19:19
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 18:20
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Knuckle Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock Lesnar has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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147 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Knuckle Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stone misses with a straight left.
Stone throws a leg kick but Lesnar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lesnar.
Stone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lesnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stone is looking to control Lesnar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stone avoid being mounted?
Lesnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lesnar connects with a nice short shot to Stone's temple.
Lesnar wants to take a breather but Stone is having none of it.
Lesnar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stone wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lesnar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lesnar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stone scoring well with a low kick there.
Lesnar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stone looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lesnar landing strikes.
Lesnar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Stone's legs.
The strikes coming from Lesnar are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Stone is trying to improve his position.
Stone defending against the ground and pound.
Lesnar lands a nice forearm strike.
Lesnar throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lesnar lands an elbow.
Stone is looking for a sweep.
Stone can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lesnar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stone is trying to control but can't.
Lesnar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lesnar is nestled in close to Stone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lesnar throws a strike but Stone avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lesnar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lesnar looks gassed!
Stone is looking for a sweep. Lesnar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lesnar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lesnar trying to advance position but Stone counters by regaining guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lesnar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stone is trying to control the position but Lesnar postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stone is on top in guard.
Stone tries to free his leg and advance position but Lesnar is retaining full guard.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar wants to get back to his feet but Stone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Stone wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stone content to stall in guard here.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Knuckle Stone.
Lesnar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lesnar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stone cracks Lesnar with an open hand slap.
Stone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lesnar manages to avoid it.
Lesnar blocks a jab.
Stone throws a right hand that Lesnar ducks under and follows up with a left that Lesnar also avoids with ease.
Stone lands a right hook to the body.
Lesnar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lesnar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stone finds it's way round the side to connect with Lesnar's head.
Stone throws a jab but it's blocked by Lesnar.
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lesnar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to get back to full guard.
Lesnar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stone trying to control here.
Lesnar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stone tries to get to full guard but Lesnar has control of the leg.
Lesnar working over Stone with some ground and pound. Stone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lesnar passes to side control.
Stone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lesnar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to improve his position but Lesnar is controlling well.
Stone gets back to full guard.
Lesnar with a nice head shot there.
Lesnar stopping the sweep attempt from Stone.
Lesnar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stone's head.
Stone keeping full guard, as Lesnar tries to pass.
Stone controls Lesnar momentarily but Lesnar frees himself.
Lesnar is in close to Stone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's eight 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.
Stone wants to sweep here but Lesnar controlling him for the moment.
Lesnar working some strikes from top position.
Lesnar preventing the sweep.
Stone looking to control.
Stone keeping full guard, as Lesnar tries to pass.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lesnar moves away.
Lesnar is looking to clinch but Stone is avoiding it.
Stone looks to land a left hand but Lesnar moved out of range nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lesnar.
Lesnar working the body and head with strikes.
Lesnar tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stone is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lesnar connects with a decent elbow.
Stone managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lesnar.
Lesnar landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lesnar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stone is looking to regain half guard here but Lesnar keeps moving and retains side control.
Stone struggling a bit here.
Stone manages to get back to half guard.
Lesnar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stone!
Lesnar working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Knuckle Stone will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Stone misses the jab.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Stone tries to hold on but Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stone?
Lesnar connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lesnar is landing with some decent strikes but Stone is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lesnar in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Stone regains half guard.
Brock Lesnar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lesnar working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Stone's thigh. Stone counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Lesnar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stone's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone trying to hold on to Lesnar's head to control him but Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar moves nicely into side control.
Lesnar throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lesnar tries to score with some ground and pound. Stone controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lesnar trying to control the position but Stone is working away.
Stone is looking to regain half guard here but Lesnar keeps moving and retains side control.
Lesnar throwing strikes but Stone manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Lesnar is not content to let Stone control the position.
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.
Stone is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to control but Lesnar is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Knuckle Stone.
Stone lands with a shot to the body.
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.
Stone lands a slapping body shot.
Stone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lesnar.
Stone lands with a straight right. Lesnar didn't see that one coming.
Stone jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lesnar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stone.
Stone lands a nice shot that snaps Lesnar's head back.
Lesnar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lesnar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lesnar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stone defending well though.
Lesnar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lesnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar prevents Stone from improving his position.
Stone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lesnar.
Stone trying to control here.
Stone wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stone.
Lesnar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lesnar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Stone's legs.
Stone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lesnar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stone trying to hold on to Lesnar's head to control him but Lesnar postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stone tries to get to full guard but Lesnar has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Lesnar there.
Stone wants to get back to full guard.
Stone taking some punishment here, with Lesnar in his half guard.
Lesnar is looking to take a break and control but Stone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stone is looking to control Lesnar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stone avoid being mounted?
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stone just misses with a punch to the body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lesnar lands in his opponent's guard.
Lesnar trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Stone wants to sweep but no luck.
Lesnar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lesnar.
Lesnar wants to pass the guard but Stone is keeping the position.
Stone trying to keep a closed guard but Lesnar is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stone is on top in guard.
Stone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stone looking to sit in guard and control but Lesnar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lesnar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stone trying to keep a closed guard but Lesnar is proving a slippery customer.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lesnar is one step ahead there.
Lesnar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lesnar looking to pass the guard.
Lesnar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lesnar slips a jab and a cross from Stone.
Brock Lesnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lesnar in his tracks.
Stone goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brock Lesnar.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 20:20
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 20:20
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 20:19
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mauro Mateus dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mauro Mateus dos Santos has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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26
145 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mauro Mateus dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by dos Santos.
Jones avoids the body shot from dos Santos.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
dos Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
dos Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
The fighters circling - dos Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but dos Santos sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Mauro Mateus dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jones.
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.
dos Santos throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
dos Santos misses with a wild combination.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? dos Santos is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, dos Santos circles away and we're back to standing.
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.
dos Santos takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones dives in and grabs dos Santos's left leg, looking for a takedown. dos Santos pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with dos Santos but dos Santos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six 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.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. dos Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jones has gone for a leg lock! dos Santos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jones's guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
dos Santos tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom.
That's eight 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.
Jones has his foot on dos Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. dos Santos works his way back into a safe position though.
dos Santos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones is trying to keep dos Santos in close.
dos Santos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
dos Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, dos Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Jones looks gassed!
Jones controls dos Santos momentarily but dos Santos frees himself.
dos Santos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones is trying to control the position but dos Santos postures up.
dos Santos wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mauro Mateus dos Santos will probably get the nod.
That's time! dos Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
dos Santos misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
dos Santos misses the shot to the body.
Jon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
dos Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks for a takedown but dos Santos sprawls well.
dos Santos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Mauro Mateus dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jones.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by dos Santos.
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.
dos Santos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and dos Santos wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
dos Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in dos Santos's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. dos Santos is keeping the position for now.
Jones wants to control from the top but dos Santos keeps moving.
Jones pushes down on dos Santos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
dos Santos is not content to let Jones control the position.
dos Santos tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jones has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jones working for a submission but dos Santos is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones looking for a guillotine from mount but dos Santos is having none of it.
Jones has control of dos Santos's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and dos Santos regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jones is breathing heavily.
That's six 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.
Jones tries to control but dos Santos wriggling away.
Jones is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but dos Santos is surviving well by controlling Jones's body position as best he can.
Jones is going oldschool here, as he tries to force dos Santos to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so dos Santos shrugs it off.
Mauro Mateus dos Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jones jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but dos Santos manages to avoid the submission attempt.
dos Santos keeps Jones under control for a moment.
dos Santos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if dos Santos tries to get out of the position.
dos Santos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's eight 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.
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jon Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones tries for a kimura but dos Santos is defending well.
dos Santos is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by dos Santos, who protects the arm well.
dos Santos is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
dos Santos throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jon Jones.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 20:19
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 19:19
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 19:19
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joel Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hitoshi Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsumoto has chosen Otep - Blood Pigs as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
152 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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23
150 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joel Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hitoshi Matsumoto!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsumoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Kelly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matsumoto sprawls well. Matsumoto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kelly gets slowly back to his feet.
Matsumoto tries to clinch there but Kelly circles away.
Matsumoto lands with a shot to the body.
Matsumoto throws a series of strikes that have Kelly backpedaling.
Matsumoto moves into the clinch.
Matsumoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matsumoto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matsumoto pushes Kelly up against the ropes in a clinch.
Matsumoto breaks from the clinch.
Matsumoto wants to clinch.
Matsumoto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Matsumoto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kelly's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly is not content to let Matsumoto control the position.
Matsumoto trying to pass the guard but Kelly defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kelly manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kelly is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Matsumoto rolls with it to try and escape but Kelly cranks on the arm and Matsumoto is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joel Kelly!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilkins comes into the arena with New Noise blaring out of the sound system. David Wilkins has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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27
210 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
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25
217 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Wilkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Rogan!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkins slips a jab and a cross from Rogan.
Joe Rogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilkins lands a two punch combo.
Rogan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rogan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rogan throws a series of punches but Wilkins avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Wilkins misses.
Rogan throws a combination that misses
and Wilkins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rogan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wilkins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wilkins tries to clinch but Rogan moves out of range.
Wilkins tries to clinch but Rogan moves out of range.
Rogan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilkins.
Rogan misses with a wild combination.
Rogan misses with a double jab.
Rogan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wilkins throws a combination that misses
and Rogan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan slips a jab from Wilkins.
Wilkins moves into range and clinches up with Rogan.
Wilkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rogan misses with a series of wild punches.
A left lands for Wilkins.
Rogan looks gassed!
Wilkins clinches up with Rogan and pushes him back against the ropes.
Wilkins breaks from the clinch.
Rogan misses with a few strikes there.
Wilkins misses with a wild combination.
Rogan throws a hook but Wilkins avoids it easily.
Wilkins's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Wilkins duly obliges.
Rogan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A left and a right from Wilkins both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogan misses with a hook.
Wilkins throws a series of punches but Rogan avoids them all with ease.
Rogan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wilkins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
It looks like Joe Rogan has been cut.
Wilkins clinches.
The referee calls for Wilkins to work.
Rogan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wilkins prevents it.
Wilkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Wilkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Wilkins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rogan up against the ropes.
Wilkins breaks from the clinch.
Rogan throws a right and a left that Wilkins avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins misses with a wild combination.
Wilkins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wilkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rogan.
Wilkins clinches up against the ropes.
Rogan tries to pull guard but Wilkins holds him up against the ropes and eventually Rogan drops back down to his feet.
Rogan wants to get back to striking at distance but Wilkins won't allow it.
Rogan jumps guard but Wilkins stands there with Rogan around his waist. Rogan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
David Wilkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Rogan.
Rogan tries to circle away but Wilkins has him pinned against the ropes.
Wilkins is working Rogan over against the ropes.
Rogan tries to break the clinch but Wilkins is controlling the position.
Rogan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wilkins walks away with a smile on his face. Rogan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rogan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wilkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wilkins stalling against the ropes.
Wilkins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Wilkins gets underhooks to prevent Rogan's takedown attempt.
Wilkins manages to break the clinch.
Rogan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wilkins counters with a series of strikes. Rogan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rogan misses with a body shot.
Wilkins moves into range and clinches up with Rogan.
Wilkins lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Wilkins.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rogan is trying to break free.
Rogan can't break the clinch.
Wilkins lands an uppercut.
Wilkins trying to control the position but instead, Rogan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wilkins into the ropes.
Wilkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rogan tries to pull guard but Wilkins holds him up against the ropes and eventually Rogan drops back down to his feet.
Rogan fails to pull guard.
Wilkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rogans head.
Wilkins trying to stall but Rogan improves his position.
Wilkins pushes Rogan back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Rogan tries to circle away but Wilkins has him pinned against the ropes.
That's six 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.
Rogan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wilkins walks away with a smile on his face. Rogan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rogan throws out a loose jab but Wilkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rogan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rogan throws a looping overhand right but Wilkins ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Rogan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wilkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wilkins misses with a two punch combination.
Wilkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Rogan can't break the clinch.
Rogan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wilkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rogan throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rogan looks to land a combination but Wilkins avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rogan. Wilkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rogan slips a jab and a cross from Wilkins.
Rogan throws a combination that misses
and Wilkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilkins slips a straight right by Rogan.
Wilkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wilkins punishes Rogan's body with a nice straight punch.
Wilkins moves into range and clinches up with Rogan.
Rogan tries to break free but Wilkins pushes him back against the ropes.
Wilkins has Rogan pressed against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's eight 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.
Rogan wants a takedown but no success here.
Wilkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Rogan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wilkins gets through Rogan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rogan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilkins breaks from the clinch.
Rogan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wilkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Rogan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rogan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rogan scores with a nice right hand.
Wilkins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rogan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wilkins tries to clinch there but Rogan circles away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rogan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rogan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wilkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rogan throws a sloppy body shot
and Wilkins counters with a left and a right that stings Rogan.
Wilkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Rogan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogan misses with a series of wild punches.
Rogan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilkins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wilkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Wilkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Rogan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Rogan throws a combination that misses
and Wilkins counters with a three punch combo that has Rogan backing up. Rogan nods at Wilkins to acknowledge the strikes.
A big left from Rogan misses.
The crowd cheers as Rogan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wilkins doesn't seem phased though.
David Wilkins is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rogan. Wilkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rogan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wilkins misses with a body shot.
Rogan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilkins is working the combinations to good effect here.
Wilkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rogan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wilkins counters by moving into the clinch.
Rogan fails to pull guard.
Wilkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rogan can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogan managing to block the knees to the body from Wilkins.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilkins prevents Rogan from breaking the clinch.
Rogan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wilkins has him pressed against the ropes.
Rogan can't get the takedown.
Wilkins controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan pulls guard effortlessly.
Rogan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wilkins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rogan throws a combination that misses
and Wilkins counters with a series of strikes. Rogan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rogan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wilkins forces Rogan back against the ropes and clinches.
Rogan is trying to force a seperation but Wilkins has the dominant position.
Rogan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Wilkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rogan working hard to break the clinch.
Wilkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rogan tests Wilkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilkins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rogan to score with a decent uppercut.
Wilkins misses with a two punch combination.
Rogan throws a right and a left that Wilkins avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rogan throws a combination. Wilkins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wilkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rogan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wilkins wants to clinch up but Rogan keeps it at a distance.
Wilkins tries to clinch there but Rogan circles away.
Rogan misses with a jab to the body
and Wilkins counters with a right hand to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rogan, as that shot connected.
Rogan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rogan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilkins tries to clinch but Rogan moves out of range.
Wilkins misses with a few strikes there.
Rogan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wilkins scores with a three punch combo!
Rogan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wilkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wilkins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wilkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rogan circles away quickly and effectively.
Wilkins throws a series of punches but Rogan avoids them all with ease.
Rogan throws a series of punches but Wilkins moves out of range.
Wilkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab by Rogan.
Wilkins misses with a wild combination.
Rogan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wilkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rogan misses with a wild combination.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rogan on the side of the head.
Wilkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wilkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rogan throws a series of punches but Wilkins avoids them all with ease.
Wilkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilkins lands a really nice looking cross but Rogan seems unphased.
Rogan throws a body punch but Wilkins moves out of range.
Wilkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rogan tries to keep at a distance but Wilkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wilkins gets underhooks to prevent Rogan's takedown attempt.
David Wilkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Rogan.
That's six 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.
Rogan wants to get back to striking at distance but Wilkins won't allow it.
Wilkins pushes Rogan back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wilkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
David Wilkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilkins tries to clinch up but Rogan circles away and keeps his distance.
Rogan throws a combination that misses
and Wilkins counters with a two punch combo.
Rogan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilkins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wilkins.
Rogan misses with a combination
and Wilkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilkins scores with a jab to the head.
Wilkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice jab there from Rogan.
Wilkins moves in looking to clinch but Rogan pushes him off.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rogan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilkins. Rogan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rogan. Wilkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rogan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rogan.
Rogan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wilkins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rogan misses with a two punch combination.
Wilkins is looking to clinch.
Rogan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rogan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rogan throws a combination that misses
and Wilkins counters with a three punch combo that has Rogan backing up. Rogan nods at Wilkins to acknowledge the strikes.
Rogan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Rogan misses the target.
Rogan misses with a jab to the body
and Wilkins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's eight 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.
Wilkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rogan on the side of the head.
Rogan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wilkins counters with a three punch combo that has Rogan backing up. Rogan nods at Wilkins to acknowledge the strikes.
Rogan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rogan thows a body shot but no joy.
Rogan throws a right hand that Wilkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilkins also avoids with ease.
Rogan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wilkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
David Wilkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wilkins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rogan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wilkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rogan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wilkins on the side of the head.
Wilkins lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rogan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wilkins counters with a straight right hand.
Rogan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Wilkins scores with a four punch combination!
Wilkins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rogan punishes Wilkins's body with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Rogan. Beautiful body shot.
Rogan misses with a few strikes there.
Wilkins is looking to clinch.
Wilkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rogan.
A left lands for Wilkins.
Wilkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rogan throws out the jab.
Wilkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Rogan counter with a right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed right hand from Rogan misses the target.
Rogan scores with a hook to the body. Wilkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Joe Rogan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rogan misses with a double jab
and Wilkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Wilkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wilkins 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 20:17
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 20:17
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 20:17
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Wilkins!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaito Takamine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kaito Takamine!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takamine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Takamine's head but Takamine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Takamine throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Takamine tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Takamine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Jackson.
Takamine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Takamine looks gassed!
Jackson slips under a jab.
Takamine walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Takamine.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takamine is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Takamine tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Takamine tries a head kick but it misses.
Takamine moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Takamine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Takamine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takamine tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Takamine wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Takamine misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Michael Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaito Takamine.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takamine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Takamine's ribs.
Takamine misses with a head kick.
Takamine is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jackson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Takamine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A left lands for Jackson.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takamine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Takamine shakes it off.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Takamine moves out of range.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Takamine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Takamine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck for Takamine with that takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a right hand that Takamine ducks under and follows up with a left that Takamine also avoids with ease.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Takamine avoids it well.
Takamine throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Takamine defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
A nice combination there by Jackson.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takamine circles away quickly and effectively.
Takamine doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Takamine throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takamine moves away.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Takamine backpedaling.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Takamine tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Takamine slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Takamine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takamine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jackson throws a right hand that Takamine ducks under and follows up with a left that Takamine also avoids with ease.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Takamine ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takamine is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takamine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takamine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takamine can do to turn this around?
Takamine fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takamine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takamine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Michael Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson throws a right hand that Takamine ducks under and follows up with a left that Takamine also avoids with ease.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takamine.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takamine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takamine avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Takamine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takamine's hands.
Michael Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takamine manages to avoid it.
Michael Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takamine shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takamine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Takamine is breathing heavily.
Takamine takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson stuns Takamine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Takamine backpedaling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
Takamine takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson is working the combinations to good effect here.
A punch lands to the side of Takamine 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Takamine misses with a straight right.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a jab. Takamine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A nice combination there by Jackson.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Takamine might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jackson has got the better of the exchanges.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takamine manages to avoid it.
Takamine has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
Takamine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takamine moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Takamine moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Takamine on the side of the head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Takamine should have avoided that one.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Takamine on the side of the head.
Jackson takes a swing at Takamine's ribcage but misses.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Takamine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson lunges at Takamine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Takamine's hand.
Takamine shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Takamine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Takamine fails with the takedown.
Michael Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaito Takamine.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Kaito Takamine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 20:16
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 20:16
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 20:16
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Jackson!
Michael Jackson is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Drew Molina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Alb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Alb's choice of entrance music: Sandstorm. The key to victory for Drew Molina has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Drew Molina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryan Alb!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Molina, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Molina moves out of range as Alb strikes.
Molina throws a right hand that Alb ducks under and follows up with a left that Alb also avoids with ease.
Molina misses with a two punch combination.
Molina scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alb in his tracks.
Alb connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Molina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alb was well out of range. Poor timing from Molina.
Molina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Molina throws a shot from downtown. Alb moves away and avoids it.
Alb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Alb misses.
A nice combination there by Molina.
It looks like Ryan Alb has been cut.
Molina misses with a straight left.
Molina thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alb showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Molina.
Molina pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Molina fails to land with a series of punches.
Molina moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Molina throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alb.
Alb closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Molina swinging wildly here.
Alb shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Alb controlling from mount.
Molina is squirming around, avoiding Alb's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molina stops Alb from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Alb content just to control the position here.
Alb tries to control but Molina wriggling away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alb thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Alb can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Molina is looking to escape.
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.
You get the feeling that Molina really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Alb controlling from mount.
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 five minutes gone in the round.
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 moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Molina has worked his arm free - good work by Molina!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ryan Alb.
Alb tries to bum rush Molina with a series of wild strikes but Molina uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Molina drops Alb with a beautiful combination! Alb stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Molina is looking for the KO!
Alb is rocked!
Molina is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alb.
Alb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Molina throws out the jab.
No joy there for Molina, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Molina stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Molina wants it to stay on the feet.
Molina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alb was well out of range. Poor timing from Molina.
Alb takes one to the chin there.
Molina moves out of range as Alb strikes.
Alb takes a swing at Molina's ribcage but misses.
Molina throws a nice looking combination but Alb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Molina misses with a combination
and Alb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Molina misses the jab.
Molina rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alb moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Molina throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alb counters with a single leg into guard. Molina didn't expect that.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Alb trying to control the position from guard on top but Molina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alb has gone for a leg lock! Molina slips out almost immediately though and dives into Alb's guard.
Alb seems keen to control Molina's posture.
That's eight 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 has a closed guard, preventing Molina from standing up.
Molina won't allow Alb to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alb holds on and takes a little breather.
Molina postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Alb is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alb has a closed guard, preventing Molina from standing up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Alb throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Molina dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Alb's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Molina looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Molina misses with a double jab
and Alb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Molina throws a jab but it's blocked by Alb.
Molina misses with a combination
and Alb counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Molina misses with a double jab
and Alb counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molina misses with a hook.
Molina misses with an uppercut.
Molina lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Molina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alb was well out of range. Poor timing from Molina.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molina misses with a shot to the body
and Alb counters with a left to the body.
Drew Molina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molina throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alb counters with a series of strikes. Molina will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Molina swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Molina falls off balance throwing a combination
so Alb counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Alb thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alb trying to control but Molina is working from the bottom.
Alb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molina keeping moving, preventing Alb from controlling successfully.
Alb slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alb trying to control but Molina is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alb looking to sit in guard and control but Molina gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Alb looking for a sweep. Not yet Alb, not yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Molina throws a right and a left that Alb avoids nicely.
Molina throws a right hand that Alb ducks under and follows up with a left that Alb also avoids with ease.
Molina misses with a double jab.
Drew Molina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Molina misses with a looping left.
Molina slips under a jab.
Molina throws a series of punches but Alb avoids them all with ease.
Molina stalks Alb and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alb's face. Alb staggers backwards, shaken.
Molina fails to land with a series of punches.
Drew Molina is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Molina ducks under a wild hook from Alb.
Molina just misses with a punch to the body.
Molina punishes Alb's body with a nice straight punch.
Molina missing with a left hand there. Alb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Alb.
Alb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Molina.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Molina throws the left hand but Alb avoids the punch easily.
Molina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alb.
Molina stalks Alb and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alb's face. Alb staggers backwards, shaken.
No joy there for Molina, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Molina falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Alb counter with a right hand.
Molina defending well as Alb loads up on a big left hand.
Molina ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Molina lands a nice looking body shot.
Molina throws the left hand but Alb avoids the punch easily.
Molina moves out of range of the strikes.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Alb throws a big shot that misses.
Molina throws a series of punches but Alb avoids them all with ease.
Molina just misses with a punch to the body.
Alb misses with a body shot
and Molina counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Molina misses.
Alb loads up on a big right hand but Molina slips the punch.
Molina throws a hook but Alb avoids it easily.
Molina avoids the body shot from Alb.
Molina throws a nice looking combination but Alb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Molina looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Molina rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alb moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drew Molina is winning the standup battle so far.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Alb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Molina.
Alb shoots in and drives through. Molina sprawls well.
Alb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Molina.
Molina connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Molina misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alb counters with a shoot takedown. Molina fights it but they end up in guard.
Alb slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Molina wants to stand but Alb is controlling the position.
Alb looking to pass the guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Alb looking to sit in guard and control but Molina gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Alb working a defensive guard but Molina manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Alb holding on.
Ryan Alb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alb is looking to reverse the position.
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 Drew Molina.
I think Molina has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 20:18
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 20:19
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 20:18
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drew Molina!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shin Nara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jet Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jet Li!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nara looks to land a combination but Li avoids it well.
Li avoids the body shot from Nara.
A punch combination from Nara misses.
Li looks to score with a jab to the body but Nara is just out of range.
Nara drops Li with a beautiful combination! Li stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nara is looking for the KO!
It looks like Jet Li has been cut.
Li throws a jab but it's blocked by Nara.
Li swings for the body but Nara moves out of range.
Li is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nara.
Li throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Nara misses.
Shin Nara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li takes a swing at Nara's ribcage but misses.
Li throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Nara catches Li right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Li misses
and Nara counters with a two punch combo.
Li is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nara rather than just go for the knockout.
Nara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nara lands a left and a right that send Li crashing to the mat, dazed. Nara thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Li is rocked!
That has opened up Jet Li's cut even more.
Li misses the shot to the body.
Li is still on wobbly legs! Can Nara finish him?
Li misses with a wild body shot.
Li seems to have recovered his senses.
Nara jabs Li right on the nose. Li blinks but takes it well.
The cut above Jet Li's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Li misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nara manages to avoid it.
Nara lands a hook that stumbles Li back into the ropes. Nara follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Li to the canvas! Nara pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Li has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Shin Nara!
Shin Nara retains his lightweight title!
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