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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Wayne Parr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois Ducati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parr comes to the cage accompanied by Remedy. The key to victory for John Wayne Parr has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Wayne Parr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Francois Ducati!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parr stuffs the takedown.
Ducati fails to land the takedown.
Ducati closes the distance and clinches up with Parr, looking for a takedown. Ducati pushes Parr against the cage but Parr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
John Wayne Parr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francois Ducati.
Parr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ducati shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Parr sprawls well. Parr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ducati gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parr stuffs the takedown attempt from Ducati. Ducati gets slowly back to his feet.
Parr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Parr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Parr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Parr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ducati is out of range and Parr settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parr tries a head kick but it misses.
Parr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ducati is defended easily by Parr.
Parr throws a head kick but Ducati moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ducati moves out of range of the body kick.
Parr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Parr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wayne Parr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Parr misses with a kick to the body.
Parr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ducati shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parr looks to land a body kick but Ducati moved away.
Parr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Parr. Ducati shrugs it off though.
John Wayne Parr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Parr.
Ducati changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Parr tries to avoid it but Ducati manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Parr to the ground. Parr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ducati shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Parr sprawls well. Parr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ducati gets slowly back to his feet.
John Wayne Parr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francois Ducati.
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.
Ducati tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Parr swivels and escapes.
Ducati fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Parr is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ducati shoots in looking for a takedown. Parr tries to sprawl out of it but Ducati keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Parr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ducati fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Parr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ducati shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Parr as he jumps to the side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Parr misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wayne Parr dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ducati misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ducati shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Parr as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ducati tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Parr swivels and escapes.
John Wayne Parr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francois Ducati.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Parr.
Parr throws a sloppy head kick and Ducati moves out of range easily.
Parr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Parr delivers a nice body kick.
Ducati closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ducati tries to pass to full mount but Parr defends it.
Parr wants to get back to his feet.
Francois Ducati has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ducati is trying to control the action in half guard but Parr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parr won't allow Ducati to pass to mount.
Ducati controlling the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ducati has a takedown stuffed.
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.
Ducati throws out a loose jab but Parr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ducati misses with a body shot.
John Wayne Parr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Parr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Francois Ducati.
I think Parr 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Wayne Parr!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Sax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis High (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sax might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Infected Mushroom - Heavyweight. Juha Sax has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Juha Sax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Travis High!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
High displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sax.
Sax is trying hard to land a takedown here. High sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
High lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sax will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juha Sax. That's going to take a lot out of him.
High moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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!
Sax shoots in for a takedown but High shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sax tries to clinch but High moves out of range.
High circles away from the clinch attempt.
High drops Sax with a nice combination! High dives into Sax's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Juha Sax has been cut.
Sax is breathing heavily.
High sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sax working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from High.
High is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
High trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
High sitting in guard, not really doing much.
High throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sax works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
High controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Travis High.
Sax shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sax tries to stand but his hand is stuck under High.
High wants to get back to his feet.
Sax stands up out of the half guard.
High lands a nice looking body shot.
Juha Sax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
High scores with a one two! Sax had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
High scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sax doesn't seem bothered though.
High lands with a hook. Sax tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
High lands with a nice combination. Sax backs away looking to recover.
Sax on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis High dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juha Sax'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.
High with a jab.
Sax will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
High fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sax takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
High lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Sax falls backwards - clearly groggy! High dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Travis High!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Pintravon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay ar Ginebra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay ar Ginebra has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Travis Pintravon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jay ar Ginebra!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Pintravon.
Ginebra looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Pintravon moves into the clinch.
Ginebra can't break the clinch.
Pintravon tries for a takedown but Ginebra manages to get underhooks.
Pintravon breaks the clinch.
Ginebra closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pintravon is trying to get back to half guard.
Ginebra working away.
Pintravon is looking for a sweep.
Pintravon is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ginebra is controlling him well.
Ginebra throws a strike aimed at the side of Pintravon's head but Pintravon avoids it well.
Pintravon wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ginebra decides to stand back up. Ginebra steps back and let's Pintravon get back to his feet.
Pintravon lands a high kick!
It looks like Jay ar Ginebra has been cut.
Pintravon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ginebra shoots in for a double leg but Pintravon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Travis Pintravon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pintravon has closed the distance and engaged Ginebra in a clinch.
Pintravon manages to break the clinch.
Pintravon has closed the distance and engaged Ginebra in a clinch.
Pintravon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pintravon lands a left and a right that send Ginebra crashing to the mat, dazed. Pintravon thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ginebra is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pintravon ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Ginebra's jaw. Ginebra's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Pintravon does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Travis Pintravon!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flex Sexplex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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234 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Flex Sexplex!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brown lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Flex Sexplex has been cut.
Sexplex looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sexplex needs to keep his hands up - Brown had a free shot at his head there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sexplex.
Sexplex takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brown scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice combination there by Brown.
Brown cracks Sexplex with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sexplex looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Brown finish him?
Brown lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Sexplex falls backwards - clearly groggy! Brown dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Brown!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Woo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Richer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mr Woo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mr Woo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonathan Richer!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richer throws a series of punches but Woo moves out of range.
Richer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Woo.
Woo tries to clinch up but Richer circles away and keeps his distance.
Woo tries to clinch but Richer moves out of range.
Woo misses with a takedown attempt - Richer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Woo shoots in for a takedown but Richer shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Woo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richer lands a jab to the head.
Woo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Richer was covering up waiting for the punch and Woo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Woo stops Richer from standing up.
Woo 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.
Woo prevents Richer from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richer is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Woo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Richer but Richer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Richer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Woo.
Richer cracks Woo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Richer throws a right hand that Woo ducks under and follows up with a left that Woo also avoids with ease.
Richer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Richer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Woo backwards.
Woo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Richer breaks from the clinch.
Woo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Richer sprawls well. Richer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Woo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Woo shoots in but Richer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Woo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Richer leaves Woo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Woo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Richer avoids it really well and circles away.
Jonathan Richer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Woo tries to clinch up.
Woo gets a clinch.
Richer swings wildly with an uppercut but Woo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richer manages to break the clinch.
A left and a right from Richer both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Mr Woo has been cut.
Woo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Woo is breathing heavily.
Richer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Woo fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Woo prevents Richer from standing back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Woo is looking for a kimura here.
Woo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Woo controlling the action here.
Woo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richer keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richer wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A combination from Richer does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Richer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Richer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Woo fails to land the takedown.
Woo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Richer forces Woo back against the cage and clinches.
Richer misses with some punches.
Richer lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Richer.
Richer tries to break free but Woo pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Richer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Woo's cut.
That's time! Woo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Richer tries to clinch there but Woo circles away.
Woo fails with the takedown.
Woo shoots in but no luck this time.
Richer moves into the clinch.
Richer can't break the clinch.
Woo blocks an uppercut.
Woo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Richer tries to break free but Woo pushes him back against the cage.
Richer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Woo up against the cage.
Richer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richer stuffs the takedown attempt from Woo. Woo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Woo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woo closes the distance and clinches up with Richer, looking for a takedown. Woo pushes Richer against the cage but Richer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Richer jabs at Woo's body.
Woo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Woo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richer lands a two punch combo.
Richer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Donk. Richer catches Woo right on the button with a cross.
Richer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Woo, pushing him back against the cage.
Richer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Woo backwards.
Richer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Richer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Woo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Richer smiles and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Woo.
Woo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice shot lands for Richer.
Richer moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Richer lands with a cross.
Richer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Richer wants it to stay on the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Richer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woo tries for a takedown but Richer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Woo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Richer rushes Woo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Richer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Richer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Richer might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Richer lands a two punch combo.
Richer scores with a one two! Woo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Richer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Richer's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Richer duly obliges.
Richer with a nice cross.
Mr Woo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Woo has time to react.
Richer drops Woo with a beautiful combination! Woo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Richer is looking for the KO!
Woo is rocked!
Woo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oh Woo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Richer throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Woo stumbling backwards into the cage! Woo bounces back off the cage towards Richer, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Richer lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Richer celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jonathan Richer!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perro Loco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Edwards has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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263 lbs
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255 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Perro Loco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards misses with a series of wild punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Edwards.
A thudding body kick lands there by Loco!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fight stays on the outside here - Loco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edwards looks to land a combination but Loco avoids it well.
Edwards moves into the clinch.
Loco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Loco leaves Edwards with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Loco fails to land with a series of punches.
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Loco scores with a nice body kick.
Edwards looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loco shoots in and bounces Edwards off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Loco trying to control but Edwards is working from the bottom.
Loco stands up over Edwards, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Loco's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Loco trying to control but Edwards is working from the bottom.
Edwards avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Loco trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Loco's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Edwards keeping moving, preventing Loco from controlling successfully.
Loco scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loco thows a big elbow that misses.
Loco postures up in Edwards's guard and throws a big left but Edwards blocks it.
Loco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Loco wants to control from the top but Edwards keeps moving.
Loco postures up and lands a big shot to Edwards's brow.
Edwards looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Loco with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Loco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Loco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Loco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Edwards utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Loco stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Loco scores with a kick to the midsection.
Loco throws a sloppy head kick and Edwards moves out of range easily.
Loco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edwards throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Loco's waist but Loco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Edwards off to one side.
Perro Loco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Edwards.
Loco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edwards with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loco tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Edwards counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Loco is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Loco is trying to stall.
Edwards prevents the takedown attempt.
Edwards ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Edwards no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Edwards preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loco stops Edwards from standing up.
Loco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Loco looking to sit in guard and control but Edwards gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Loco throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edwards is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perro Loco dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Edwards.
Loco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Edwards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Edwards defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Loco.
Loco misses with a two punch combination.
Edwards misses with a double jab.
Loco looks to land a combination but Edwards avoids it well.
Edwards goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Edwards is defended easily by Loco.
Edwards ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Loco misses.
Edwards scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice uppercut lands for Edwards. That snapped Loco's head back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Loco throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Edwards decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Edwards is trying to control the action in half guard but Loco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Edwards perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Edwards wants to stand but Loco has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Loco has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Loco throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Edwards seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Loco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Edwards in particular looking to stall.
Loco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Edwards lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Edwards staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Edwards fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Perro Loco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Edwards.
Edwards moves into the clinch.
Loco is trying to stall.
Loco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Loco misses with some punches.
Loco lands a body punch.
Edwards prevents Loco from breaking the clinch.
Edwards creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards drives through and clinches with Loco against the cage.
Edwards tries to pull guard but Loco holds him up against the cage and eventually Edwards drops back down to his feet.
Edwards is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Loco avoiding damage as Edwards throws knees to the body.
Edwards tries to break the clinch but Loco is controlling the position.
Loco is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Edwards is keeping busy.
Loco has Edwards pushed against the cage.
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards moves out of range as Loco throws a body kick.
Loco with a lazy takedown attempt
and Edwards counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Edwards pushes Loco up against the cage in a clinch.
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edwards lands with a shot to the body.
No luck for Edwards with that takedown attempt.
Edwards dives in and grabs Loco's left leg, looking for a takedown. Loco pushes down on Edwards's head and hops out.
Perro Loco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loco looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Edwards throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Edwards shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Loco pinned against the cage. Loco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Edwards shoots in but no luck this time.
Edwards moves out of range as Loco throws a body kick.
Edwards shoots in for a double leg but Loco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Loco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Edwards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loco scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Edwards shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Loco pinned against the cage. Loco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Loco throws a head kick that misses.
Loco throws a head kick that misses
and Edwards counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Edwards moves into the clinch.
Loco tries to land knees in the clinch but Edwards avoids the damage to the body.
Edwards successfully pulls guard.
Loco is looking to work some ground and pound but Edwards has wrist control.
Edwards is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Loco trying to control the position from guard on top but Edwards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Edwards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Edwards fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Loco avoids it really well and circles away.
Edwards swinging wildly here.
Edwards avoids the head kick by Loco.
Loco tries to land a front kick but Edwards steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Perro Loco is winning the standup battle so far.
Loco dodges the punch combination from Edwards.
Edwards avoids the head kick by Loco.
Loco throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edwards throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Loco stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edwards shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Edwards with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards prevents Loco from improving his position.
Edwards trying to control the pace.
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.
Loco is looking to control Edwards's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Loco avoid being mounted?
Edwards is trying to control the action in half guard but Loco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by James Edwards.
Edwards keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Loco gets caught flat footed, as Edwards shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Edwards controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Edwards postures up.
Edwards decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Loco, up you get!
Loco misses with a jab to the body
and Edwards decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Loco's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards controls from within his opponent's guard.
Edwards stands up and waves to Loco to follow him.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Loco but Loco pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Edwards throws a series of punches but Loco moves out of range.
Loco throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edwards's waist but Edwards gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Loco off to one side.
Loco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Loco wants it to stay on the feet.
Perro Loco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Edwards.
Edwards scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Edwards is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Loco rather than just go for the knockout.
Loco instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Edwards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edwards instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Loco takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Loco has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Edwards tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Loco avoids it.
Edwards tries to break free but Loco pushes him back against the cage.
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Loco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt - Loco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Loco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Edwards circles away quickly and effectively.
Loco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Edwards stalks Loco and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Loco's face. Loco staggers backwards, shaken.
Edwards feints and as Loco raises his hands in defense, Edwards changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Edwards wants to get up but he can't break Loco's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Edwards is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Edwards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Edwards has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Edwards!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kob Nitaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). West has chosen The All-American Rejects - It Ends Tonight as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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24
221 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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28
210 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kob Nitaya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe West!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - West throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
West swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nitaya.
Nitaya rushes West and presses him up against the cage.
West wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nitaya has him pressed against the cage.
West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from West misses the target.
West throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nitaya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
West keeps the fight on the outside.
West missing with a left hand there. Nitaya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
West moves out of range of the leg kick from Nitaya.
Nitaya attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
West scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nitaya is not content to let West control the position.
Nitaya is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
West goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nitaya has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for West but great work by Nitaya.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nitaya decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nitaya on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
West throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
West gets the takedown into side control.
West is looking to take a break and control but Nitaya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
West working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nitaya knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for West on the ground.
West throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nitaya parries the strikes from West easily there. West is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Nitaya to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nitaya defending against the ground and pound.
Nitaya on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nitaya tries to get out of the position.
West in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
West moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
West trying to control the position but Nitaya is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West taking a breather here.
Nitaya is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
West working the ground and pound from side control.
West has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
West throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West taking a breather here.
Nitaya is looking for a sweep.
West taking a breather here.
Nitaya is not content to let West control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe West dominated that round.
That's time! Nitaya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nitaya tries to clinch but West moves out of range.
West lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nitaya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nitaya moves out of range as West strikes.
West swats away the attempt to clinch by Nitaya.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nitaya looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
West with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nitaya on the wrong end of a nice hook.
West lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nitaya's sensitive parts.
West dives in and grabs Nitaya's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nitaya pushes down on West's head and hops out.
West throws a hook but Nitaya avoids it easily.
West closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nitaya circles away.
Nitaya fails in his attempt to clinch.
West throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nitaya.
Nitaya wants to land a leg kick but West is out of range.
West cracks Nitaya with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nitaya has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nitaya there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nitaya throws a head kick but West moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nitaya moves away from the strike by West.
Nitaya tries to close the distance and clinch up but West swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nitaya blocks a jab.
West shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nitaya sprawls well. Nitaya wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. West gets slowly back to his feet.
Kob Nitaya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe West.
West plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
West swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nitaya tries to score with a low kick but West moves his leg out of the way.
West has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nitaya.
West throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kob Nitaya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nitaya throws a leg kick but West sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nitaya fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but West is out of range.
West scores with a body shot.
Nitaya on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nitaya avoids the body shot from West.
West shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nitaya manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
West working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West looking to pass the guard.
Nitaya avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
West looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
West wants to pass the guard but Nitaya is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West 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.
West working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
West won't allow Nitaya to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
West fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nitaya looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
West moves out of range of the leg kick from Nitaya.
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.
Nitaya scores with a kick to the body.
West misses with a straight left.
West shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nitaya as he avoids it easily.
Nitaya throws a low kick, looking for West's leg but West calmly moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from West - that will leave a mark!
Joe West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nitaya throws a low kick but West avoids it.
West shoots in and bounces Nitaya off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
West sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe West showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
West lunges at Nitaya with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nitaya's hand.
West fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
West will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
West throws the left hand but Nitaya avoids the punch easily.
Joe West seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nitaya throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Joe West has been cut.
West misses with a hook.
West connects with a nice looking jab.
West throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nitaya.
Nitaya moves out of range as West strikes.
Nitaya tries to close the distance and clinch up but West swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from Nitaya misses.
Nitaya tries to close the distance and clinch up but West swats him away and circles back towards the center.
West lands a jab-cross combination.
Nitaya tries to close the distance and clinch up but West swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nitaya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
West scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nitaya tries to clinch but West is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by West.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
West throws a nice inside leg kick.
West sizes up Nitaya with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nitaya is looking to score with low kicks.
Nitaya throws a leg kick but West moved away.
West throws a sloppy head kick
and Nitaya counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nitaya.
West tries to break free but Nitaya pushes him back against the cage.
West jumps into guard, dragging Nitaya to the mat.
Nitaya has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
West is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
West controlling the action here.
West trying to mount his opponent but Nitaya defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
West throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
West looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
West is trying to control the action in half guard but Nitaya is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kob Nitaya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West passes the guard and advances to mount!
West takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
West punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West with shots to the head and body - Nitaya looks very uncomfortable down there.
West fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
West landing shots from mount.
West lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nitaya hang on?
A nice elbow there by West.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West landing strikes from the mount and Nitaya is in trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got West winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe West!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kida Masaomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Mishima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masaomi's entrance music is Complication - ROOKiEZ is PUNK'D. A fine choice. Mishima is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Super Troopers German Techno. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kida Masaomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinya Mishima!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masaomi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mishima.
Shinya Mishima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mishima shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masaomi as he avoids it easily.
Mishima takes a swing at Masaomi's ribcage but misses.
Mishima shoots in and drives through. Masaomi sprawls well.
Mishima takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mishima gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Masaomi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Masaomi stopping the sweep attempt from Mishima.
Masaomi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mishima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mishima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mishima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Masaomi tries to free his leg and advance position but Mishima is retaining full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mishima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Masaomi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Masaomi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Masaomi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masaomi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mishima stops Masaomi from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masaomi wants to control but Mishima is keeping him busy.
Masaomi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mishima has escaped the position, nice work there.
Masaomi trying to control the position but Mishima is working away.
Mishima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Masaomi working away.
Mishima is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Masaomi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mishima regains full guard. Nicely done.
Masaomi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mishima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masaomi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mishima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mishima manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mishima working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Masaomi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mishima has hold of Masaomi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Masaomi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mishima can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Masaomi is looking to escape.
Masaomi is desperately trying to improve his position but Mishima has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mishima is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Masaomi can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Masaomi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mishima working for a triangle but Masaomi defends it easily.
Masaomi trying to control but Mishima is working from the bottom.
Mishima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Masaomi defends well.
Mishima looks gassed!
Masaomi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mishima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mishima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Masaomi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mishima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Masaomi trying to control but Mishima is working from the bottom.
Mishima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Masaomi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mishima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Masaomi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Masaomi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mishima.
Masaomi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mishima at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mishima shoots and misses
and Masaomi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mishima!
Kida Masaomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Mishima.
Mishima is squirming around, avoiding Masaomi's attempts to control the action.
Mishima defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Masaomi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kida Masaomi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mishima looks to land a right hand but Masaomi moved out of range.
Mishima shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Masaomi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mishima's guard.
Masaomi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mishima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Masaomi has managed to get both his arms back between Mishima's legs - danger averted.
Masaomi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Masaomi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mishima keeping moving, preventing Masaomi from controlling successfully.
Masaomi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mishima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mishima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Masaomi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Masaomi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mishima is keeping the position for now.
Mishima is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Donk. Masaomi catches Mishima right on the button with a cross.
Masaomi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mishima sprawls well initially but Masaomi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mishima is not content to let Masaomi control the position.
Mishima trying to control but Masaomi postures up.
Mishima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Masaomi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mishima is defending against the submission attempts here by Masaomi.
Mishima is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masaomi is working for a submission of some sort.
Mishima is refusing to be controlled, as Masaomi sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circling - Mishima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mishima shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Masaomi is trying to defend but Mishima finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mishima is looking to take a break and control but Masaomi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Masaomi wants to get back to full guard.
Mishima looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masaomi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mishima stalling away here and it's allowed Masaomi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Masaomi keeping moving, preventing Mishima from controlling successfully.
Mishima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Masaomi is keeping the position for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mishima shoots and misses
and Masaomi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mishima fails with the takedown
and Masaomi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kida Masaomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Mishima.
Masaomi passes the guard and advances to mount!
Masaomi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masaomi wants to control the pace but Mishima is squirming around nicely.
Masaomi has hold of Mishima's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mishima manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mishima tries to hold on but Masaomi pushes him away.
Mishima is desperately trying to improve his position but Masaomi has a good base and remains in mount.
Masaomi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mishima is surviving well by controlling Masaomi's body position as best he can.
Mishima wants to hold on but Masaomi pushes him away.
Mishima is trying to escape the mount.
Masaomi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mishima is desperately trying to improve his position but Masaomi has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kida Masaomi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mishima takes a swing at Masaomi's ribcage but misses.
Mishima looks to land a right hand but Masaomi moved out of range.
Mishima swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Masaomi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mishima's guard.
Masaomi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mishima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mishima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mishima is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mishima is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Masaomi is aware though and is defending well.
Mishima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Masaomi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mishima's guard.
Mishima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mishima trying to control but Masaomi postures up.
Mishima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Masaomi is working for a kimura but Mishima is defending it quite comfortably.
Masaomi tries to pass to full mount but Mishima defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mishima trying to control but Masaomi postures up.
Mishima might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Masaomi kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Masaomi working the head and body with strikes.
Masaomi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Masaomi wants to pass to mount but Mishima is defending the position.
Mishima is in trouble now - Masaomi has advanced to mount!
Mishima slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mishima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Masaomi pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masaomi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mishima sees it coming and defends easily.
Mishima gets full guard.
Masaomi 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.
Mishima has his feet on Masaomi's thighs here. He's pushed Masaomi off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Masaomi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinya Mishima!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bas Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakamura has chosen Amazing as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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175 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bas Duran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura throws a head kick but Duran moves out of range.
Duran is looking to clinch.
Bas Duran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nakamura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nakamura closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nakamura takes a swing at Duran's ribcage but misses.
Nakamura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duran tries to clinch but Nakamura is having none of it.
Duran tries to clinch but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura throws a sloppy head kick and Duran moves out of range easily.
Nakamura scores with a push kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nakamura.
Nakamura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nakamura looks to land a combination but Duran avoids it well.
Nakamura thows a body kick. Duran tries to catch it but that hurt him.
No joy there for Nakamura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Duran crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nakamura - the referee stops the clock and Duran gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nakamura. Duran manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nakamura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duran misses with a combination
and Nakamura counters with a series of strikes. Duran will be more careful next time no doubt.
Duran tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nakamura makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nakamura lands with a kick to the ribs.
Duran takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Duran is breathing heavily.
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!
Duran steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nakamura. That one must have hurt.
Duran takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nakamura lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick from Nakamura lands but Duran takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura thumps Duran with a low kick.
Bas Duran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakamura misses with a combination
and Duran counters by moving into the clinch.
Nakamura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nakamura lands with a slapping head kick.
Nakamura misses with a head kick.
Nakamura sizes up Duran with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Duran falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakamura counters with a series of strikes. Duran will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nakamura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duran circles away quickly and effectively.
Nakamura fails to land with a series of punches.
Nakamura jabs Duran right on the nose. Duran blinks but takes it well.
Duran will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nakamura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nakamura throws a right and a left that Duran avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nakamura backs up against the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Duran. No joy for Nakamura on that attempt.
Nakamura goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A punch combination from Nakamura misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nakamura.
A head kick from Nakamura lands but Duran takes it in his stride.
Nakamura thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Duran if he has to take too many more of those.
Duran leaves Nakamura with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Duran takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Good shot there by Nakamura.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duran clinches but Nakamura breaks the clinch
and Nakamura counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Duran will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura trying to control but Duran is working from the bottom.
Nakamura decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Duran, up you get!
Nakamura connects with a high kick.
Duran falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakamura counters with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nakamura.
Duran misses with a double jab
and Nakamura counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice combination there by Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses.
Duran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakamura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Nakamura dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nakamura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakamura falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Duran to counter with a crisp jab.
Nakamura tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakamura shoots in but no luck this time.
A right-left combo lands from Nakamura.
Duran tries to clinch but Nakamura moves away
and Nakamura counters with a one-two to the body.
Duran avoids the head kick by Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with the combination.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Duran as he avoids it easily.
Nakamura lands a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nakamura counters with a big head kick but Duran shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nakamura moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nakamura lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nakamura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nakamura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Duran avoids the head kick by Nakamura.
Nakamura looks to land a combination. Duran sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nakamura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duran has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura scores with a spinning back kick!
Duran misses with the body kick
and Nakamura counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nakamura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duran swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nakamura counters with a body kick.
Nakamura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nakamura thuds his shin into the meat of Duran's side.
Nakamura tries for a takedown but Duran circles away easily
and Duran counters with a straight right hand.
Bas Duran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenji Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with a double jab.
Nakamura fails with a takedown attempt.
Nakamura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura lets loose with a powerful body kick. Duran will feel that in the morning.
Nakamura is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nakamura misses with a head kick.
Duran looks to clinch
and Nakamura counters with a head kick. That will keep Duran thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Duran avoids the head kick by Nakamura.
Horrible takedown by Nakamura or perhaps it was just good defense by Duran which made him look bad.
Nakamura misses with a wild combination.
Duran looks to clinch
and Nakamura counters with a nice leg kick.
Nakamura throws a head kick that half lands.
Duran takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nakamura throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura misses with a head kick.
Nakamura throws a combination. Duran tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nakamura throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands with a nice combination. Duran backs away looking to recover.
A left and a right from Nakamura both land. Nice combination.
Nakamura lands a nice looking kick to the body. Duran takes a step back to recover.
Nakamura scores with a head kick.
Duran is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nakamura connects with a high kick.
Nakamura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Duran sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nakamura somewhat.
Nakamura throws a front kick that sends Duran stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Nakamura goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Duran tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Nakamura counter with a right hand.
Duran tries to clinch
and Nakamura counters with a nice body kick.
Duran on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nakamura. Nakamura obviously looking to wear him down.
Nakamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakamura misses with the combination.
Nakamura misses with a head kick.
Duran tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nakamura counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Duran is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duran looks to throw the jab but Nakamura is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran leaves Nakamura with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nakamura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Duran walks into a left hand.
Kenji Nakamura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick from Nakamura lands but Duran takes it in his stride.
Duran looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nakamura lets loose with a powerful body kick. Duran will feel that in the morning.
Duran takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Duran takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nakamura throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duran displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duran takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nakamura lands with a kick to the temple. Duran shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nakamura connects with a high kick.
Nakamura throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Duran's head.
Nakamura lands a head kick. Duran smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Duran blocks a head kick by Nakamura.
Bas Duran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nakamura throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Duran.
Nakamura lands a two punch combo.
Oh Duran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nakamura circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nakamura counters with a head kick.
Duran seems to have got his legs back now.
Nakamura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duran circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nakamura counters with a nice body kick.
Nakamura plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nakamura lands a head kick!
Nakamura lands a high kick!
Nakamura thuds his shin into the meat of Duran's side.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nakamura.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nakamura is defended easily by Duran.
Bas Duran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenji Nakamura.
Nakamura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nakamura - that will leave a mark!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Duran walks into a jab.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Duran as he avoids it easily.
Nakamura goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Duran blocks a head kick by Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with a head kick.
Duran closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nakamura counters with an inside leg kick.
Kenji Nakamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nakamura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Duran makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Duran crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nakamura - the referee stops the clock and Duran gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nakamura. Duran manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nakamura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bas Duran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duran misses with a double jab
and Nakamura counters with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenji Nakamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nakamura winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 24:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenji Nakamura!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rufus McGrufus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leg Sweeperton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sweeperton has chosen Bas Beats as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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182 lbs
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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ADCC Champion
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rufus McGrufus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leg Sweeperton!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGrufus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sweeperton was well out of range. Poor timing from McGrufus.
McGrufus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGrufus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGrufus takes a swing at Sweeperton's ribcage but misses.
McGrufus looks to land a combination but Sweeperton avoids it well.
McGrufus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sweeperton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGrufus.
Sweeperton shoots in but McGrufus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McGrufus swings for the body but Sweeperton moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrufus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGrufus thows a body shot but no joy.
McGrufus thows a body shot but no joy.
Sweeperton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGrufus as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweeperton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGrufus tries to avoid it but Sweeperton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGrufus to the ground. McGrufus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rufus McGrufus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leg Sweeperton.
McGrufus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from McGrufus misses.
Sweeperton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGrufus pinned against the cage. McGrufus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McGrufus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Leg Sweeperton has been cut.
McGrufus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sweeperton.
McGrufus misses with a body shot.
Sweeperton shoots in but McGrufus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice jab there from McGrufus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGrufus manages to avoid it.
McGrufus misses with a head kick.
Rufus McGrufus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sweeperton misses with a body shot.
McGrufus thows a body shot but no joy.
McGrufus throws a body punch but Sweeperton moves out of range.
McGrufus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sweeperton manages to avoid it.
Sweeperton checks a leg kick nicely.
McGrufus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sweeperton moves away.
McGrufus is looking to wear down Sweeperton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGrufus misses with a body shot.
Sweeperton shoots in looking for a takedown. McGrufus tries to sprawl out of it but Sweeperton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGrufus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGrufus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton avoids the body shot from McGrufus.
Sweeperton fails with a takedown attempt.
A big right from McGrufus misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGrufus. Sweeperton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sweeperton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGrufus defends it nicely.
A combination from McGrufus does no damage.
McGrufus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sweeperton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGrufus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGrufus takes a swing at Sweeperton's ribcage but misses.
Sweeperton avoids the head kick by McGrufus.
Sweeperton avoids the body shot from McGrufus.
Sweeperton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGrufus as he jumps to the side.
McGrufus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sweeperton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGrufus.
Sweeperton avoids the body shot from McGrufus.
McGrufus takes a swing at Sweeperton's ribcage but misses.
Sweeperton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sweeperton is trying desperately to land a takedown but McGrufus is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sweeperton.
Nice shot lands for McGrufus.
Sweeperton fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus McGrufus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leg Sweeperton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McGrufus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGrufus scores with a hook.
Sweeperton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McGrufus tries to bum rush Sweeperton with a series of wild strikes but Sweeperton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGrufus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sweeperton checks it well.
Sweeperton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sweeperton showed some decent athleticism there.
Sweeperton trying to mount his opponent but McGrufus defends it.
McGrufus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McGrufus tries to get out of the position.
McGrufus wants to control but Sweeperton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweeperton wants to control but McGrufus is keeping him busy.
Sweeperton works his way into side control.
Sweeperton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sweeperton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sweeperton trying to control the position but McGrufus is working away.
Sweeperton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McGrufus kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGrufus is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sweeperton asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sweeperton is looking to take a break and control but McGrufus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sweeperton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrufus can't do much from the bottom here.
Sweeperton trying to control the position but McGrufus is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sweeperton ducks under a wild hook from McGrufus.
McGrufus misses with a body punch
and Sweeperton counters with a takedown into side control.
McGrufus tries to escape but Sweeperton is in control.
Sweeperton trying to control the position but McGrufus is working away.
Sweeperton moves into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton goes for an armbar but he's not got it… McGrufus turns into him and now he's in Sweeperton's guard.
McGrufus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sweeperton holds on and takes a little breather.
Sweeperton trying to keep a closed guard but McGrufus is proving a slippery customer.
Sweeperton has a closed guard, preventing McGrufus from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rufus McGrufus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leg Sweeperton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McGrufus misses with a body punch
and Sweeperton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sweeperton tries for a takedown but McGrufus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McGrufus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGrufus misses the shot to the body.
McGrufus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGrufus connects with a jab.
McGrufus throws a hook but Sweeperton blocks it.
McGrufus misses with a hook. Sweeperton ducked under it nicely.
Sweeperton misses with a body shot.
McGrufus misses with a body shot
and Sweeperton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McGrufus's guard.
Sweeperton wants to pass the guard but McGrufus is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweeperton won't allow McGrufus to get back to his feet.
Sweeperton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGrufus is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sweeperton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sweeperton trying to control the position but McGrufus is working away.
McGrufus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sweeperton on the ground.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McGrufus works over Sweeperton's head and body with a nice combination.
Sweeperton digs a good hook to McGrufus's body.
McGrufus takes a swing at Sweeperton's ribcage but misses.
Good work by Sweeperton as he checks the leg kick.
Sweeperton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGrufus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrufus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGrufus looks to land a left hand but Sweeperton moved out of range nicely.
A big right from McGrufus misses.
McGrufus misses with a body shot.
Sweeperton closes the distance and clinches up with McGrufus, looking for a takedown. Sweeperton pushes McGrufus against the cage but McGrufus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McGrufus misses the shot to the body.
McGrufus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sweeperton was well out of range. Poor timing from McGrufus.
Sweeperton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGrufus as he avoids it easily.
Rufus McGrufus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leg Sweeperton.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGrufus!
Sweeperton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sweeperton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sweeperton wants to slow McGrufus down by chopping away at his legs.
McGrufus misses the shot to the body.
Rufus McGrufus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton fails with a takedown attempt.
McGrufus throws a chopping leg kick but Sweeperton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGrufus lands a big head kick that sends Sweeperton tumbling to the mat! McGrufus takes a step backwards and waves Sweeperton back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGrufus misses with an uppercut.
McGrufus looks to land a combination but Sweeperton avoids it well.
McGrufus throws a lazy right hand but Sweeperton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGrufus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sweeperton moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big left from McGrufus misses.
A swing and a miss from McGrufus.
Leg Sweeperton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sweeperton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rufus McGrufus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGrufus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rufus McGrufus!
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