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SFC 43: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joel Singapore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gavin Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gavin Jr is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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130 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joel Singapore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gavin Jr!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jr blocks the body kick.
Singapore avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jr tries to clinch up.
Singapore takes the fight into the clinch.
Jr tries to pull guard but Singapore won't allow it.
Singapore drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jr should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Singapore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jr scores with a body shot.
Singapore fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Singapore - the referee stops the clock and Jr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Singapore. Jr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jr.
Singapore misses with a low kick.
Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jr checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Joel Singapore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gavin Jr.
Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Singapore shoots in and drives through. Jr sprawls well.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jr has eaten all the pies!
Singapore tries for a takedown but Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jr tries to clinch there but Singapore circles away.
Singapore throws a head kick but Jr moves out of range.
Jr throws a push kick but Singapore slaps the foot to one side.
Singapore closes the distance and clinches.
Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Singapore drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jr jumps guard but Singapore stands there with Jr around his waist. Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Singapore walks away with a smile on his face. Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Singapore misses with a low kick as Jr jumps back.
Singapore slips a jab and a cross from Jr.
Singapore tries to bum rush Jr with a series of wild strikes but Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Joel Singapore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Singapore sprawls well. Singapore wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Singapore clinches up against the cage.
Jr is looking to control Singapore's arms but Singapore gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jr has his back to the cage.
Singapore drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Singapore is breathing heavily.
Jr jumps guard but Singapore stands there with Jr around his waist. Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singapore gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Singapore looking to pass the guard.
Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Jr, not yet.
Jr throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jr keeping moving, preventing Singapore from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singapore advances to half guard.
Singapore wants to control but Jr is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Singapore is looking to land body kicks.
Singapore avoids the body shot from Jr.
Jr fails to land the takedown.
Singapore looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jr is fending him off so far but Singapore persists. Nope, Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Singapore counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Singapore thuds his shin into the meat of Jr's side.
Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Singapore circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Singapore 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.
Jr tries to keep at a distance but Singapore has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jr tries to pull guard but Singapore won't allow it.
Singapore keeps control of Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Singapore breaks the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Singapore.
Singapore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Singapore somewhat.
Singapore throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singapore misses with a takedown attempt - Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Singapore did well to prevent Jr getting side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
It looks like Jr is going to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Singapore pushes Jr off looking to stand but Jr dives back in and keeps control.
Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jr wants to pass the guard but Singapore is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Singapore wants to control but Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jr is looking to take a break and control but Singapore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Singapore wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singapore lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jr's sensitive parts.
Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Singapore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Singapore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Singapore lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Singapore scores a takedown into full mount!
Singapore content just to control the position here.
Singapore wants to control the pace but Jr is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Singapore lands a big elbow.
Singapore controlling from mount.
Singapore trying to control but Jr is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Singapore dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jr stuffs the takedown.
A punch combination from Jr misses.
Singapore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Singapore throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Singapore but Singapore pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Singapore goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Singapore really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Singapore tries to clinch up.
Jr is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Jr misses.
Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Singapore sprawls well. He's pushed Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Joel Singapore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gavin Jr.
Nice takedown defense from Jr. No joy for Singapore on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singapore throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Singapore swats away the attempt to clinch by Jr.
Jr shoots and misses
and Singapore counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jr's knee momentarily.
Singapore cracks Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Singapore thumps Jr with a low kick.
Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Singapore sprawls well. He's pushed Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Singapore changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jr tries to avoid it but Singapore manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jr to the ground. Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Joel Singapore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Singapore fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Singapore counters with a big head kick but Jr shrugs it off.
Singapore misses with a takedown attempt - Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Singapore keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr moves in looking to clinch but Singapore pushes him off.
Singapore clinches up with Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Singapore jumps guard.
Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Singapore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jr preventing the sweep.
Jr postures up.
Jr prevents Singapore from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Singapore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Singapore is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
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.
Singapore keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jr's efforts to push away.
Singapore content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Singapore lands with a left to the head.
Joel Singapore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Singapore smiles and moves away.
Singapore moves into the clinch.
Singapore has clasped his hands together around Jr's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jr is trying to improve his position.
Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joel Singapore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Singapore has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joel Singapore!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kriz Naiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson has chosen Fight to Survive as his entrance music. Kriz Naiz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kriz Naiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryan Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naiz swinging wildly here.
Anderson connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Kriz Naiz has been cut.
Anderson throws a combination that misses
and Naiz counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Anderson!
Naiz is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Anderson goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Naiz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kriz Naiz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Kabanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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170 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chuck Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Quinton Kabanov!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kabanov.
Evans tries for a takedown but Kabanov circles away easily
and Kabanov counters with a leg kick.
Evans throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Quinton Kabanov has been cut.
Evans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Evans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kabanov.
Evans has his takedown stuffed
and Kabanov counters with a nice body shot.
Kabanov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Evans.
Evans is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kabanov pushes Evans up against the cage in a clinch.
Kabanov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kabanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Evans defending well though.
Kabanov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kabanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Evans is staying active underneath Kabanov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kabanov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kabanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Evans's head.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kabanov moves into the clinch.
Kabanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kabanov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kabanov gets the takedown into side control.
An elbow from Kabanov crashes against the mat.
Evans really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kabanov wants to stand but Evans is controlling his arm.
Evans manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kabanov punching from the bottom.
Evans is trying for a kimura here. Kabanov looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Evans wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chuck Evans!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Ransom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viktor Ransom acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimy Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Viktor Ransom!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ransom clinches up against the cage.
Ransom tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ransom is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ransom is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ransom down to the mat. Ransom avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ransom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ransom.
Jimy Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Ransom.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ransom is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Ransom circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones tries to clinch up but Ransom circles away and keeps his distance.
Ransom fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Ransom counters with a takedown into side control.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ransom landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to control but Ransom postures up.
Jones could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ransom in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Let's hope that Ransom has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jones stops Ransom from passing to mount.
Ransom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Jones struggling a bit here.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
Ransom tries to advance to mount but Jones denies him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ransom throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ransom swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Ransom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Ransom sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ransom clinches up against the cage.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Ransom has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ransom forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ransom.
Ransom is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ransom down to the mat. Ransom avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones tries for a takedown but Ransom circles away easily
and Ransom counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Ransom has double underhooks.
Ransom slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ransom keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ransom has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ransom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ransom is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ransom keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ransom breaks the clinch.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ransom is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Ransom circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ransom moves into the clinch.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Ransom turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Ransom keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ransom staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Ransom dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ransom throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ransom off to one side.
Ransom stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ransom wants it to stay on the feet.
Ransom fails to land the takedown.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jimy Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ransom stuffs the takedown.
Ransom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jimy Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Ransom.
Ransom shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Ransom shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ransom is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to sweep here but Ransom controlling him for the moment.
Jones wants to stand but Ransom is controlling the position.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jones is trying to keep Ransom in close.
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.
Ransom won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Ransom won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Ransom wants to get up but he can't break Jones's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ransom moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ransom.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ransom has him pressed against the cage.
Ransom has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jones uses from the top position.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones wants to control from the top but Ransom keeps moving.
Jones tries to stand but Ransom is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ransom is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Ransom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ransom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ransom managing to control the position.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Ransom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Ransom shows good takedown defense.
Jones clinches but Ransom breaks the clinch
and Ransom counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ransom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ransom is one step ahead there.
Ransom looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Ransom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones looks to clinch
and Ransom counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ransom gets a clinch.
Ransom breaks from the clinch.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ransom is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Ransom circles away and we're back to standing.
Ransom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ransom is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ransom down to the mat. Ransom avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Ransom, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ransom rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ransom wants a takedown.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ransom has Jones pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ransom drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jimy Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Ransom.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Ransom shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ransom pulls Jones into guard.
Ransom is pulling down on Jones's head. It's preventing any offense from Jones, at least for the moment.
Ransom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ransom keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
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.
Ransom has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position.
Jones trying to control but Ransom is working from the bottom.
Ransom throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ransom keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Ransom wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ransom looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ransom moves into the clinch.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Ransom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ransom jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ransom keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Ransom pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Jones trying to control but Ransom is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ransom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ransom has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ransom pulls Jones in to control the position.
Jimy Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viktor Ransom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Ransom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ransom has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Ransom!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ren Akita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spike The Crusher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ren Akita has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ren Akita seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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28
148 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ren Akita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Spike The Crusher!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akita circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Crusher wants to clinch.
The Crusher shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than The Crusher was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The Crusher trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The Crusher is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Akita can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Akita really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Akita is working hard here to advance position.
The Crusher landing strikes from the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crusher is landing with some decent strikes but Akita is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The Crusher is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
The Crusher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Akita. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Crusher landing shots from mount.
Akita is wriggling around trying to escape.
The Crusher lands a big elbow.
Akita in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Akita is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Crusher trying to control but Akita is having none of it.
Akita gets back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Akita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Crusher trying to mount his opponent but Akita defends it.
The Crusher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Akita manages to get to full guard.
Akita keeping moving, preventing The Crusher from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Crusher is working Akita over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The Crusher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Akita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Akita is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Crusher defends well.
Akita is breathing heavily.
Akita is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Crusher defends well.
Akita will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The Crusher wants to stand but Akita has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Akita is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Crusher is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Crusher trying to control but Akita is working from the bottom.
The Crusher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Akita is on top in guard.
The Crusher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The Crusher keeping moving, preventing Akita from controlling successfully.
The Crusher looking for a sweep. Not yet The Crusher, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Crusher can do anything to dispel that myth.
The Crusher is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spike The Crusher dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Akita bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The Crusher is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Akita's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Akita! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and The Crusher has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ren Akita!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yoshi Yamaguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Loko Koko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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28
186 lbs
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169 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
21 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshi Yamaguchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Loko Koko!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamaguchi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Koko!
Yamaguchi has hold of Koko's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Koko manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Koko wants to get back to his feet.
Yamaguchi lands a nice shot to the head.
Yamaguchi is landing with some decent strikes but Koko is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Yamaguchi with good strikes from the mount here!
Koko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Koko is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Yamaguchi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Koko looks a forlorn figure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamaguchi with good strikes from the mount here!
Yamaguchi postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Koko in real trouble here! The ref calls for Koko to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshi Yamaguchi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Riku Ogawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Petiwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riku Ogawa has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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148 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Riku Ogawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Austin Petiwa!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petiwa tries to clinch but Ogawa is having none of it.
Ogawa throws a body punch but Petiwa moves out of range.
Ogawa drives through with a takedown into guard.
Petiwa is trying to keep Ogawa in close.
Ogawa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ogawa tries to free his leg and advance position but Petiwa is retaining full guard.
Ogawa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Petiwa's guard.
Petiwa is looking for a sweep. Ogawa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ogawa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Petiwa's head.
Ogawa prevents Petiwa from improving his position.
Ogawa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ogawa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Petiwa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ogawa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Petiwa wants to improve his position but Ogawa is controlling well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Petiwa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ogawa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Petiwa sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogawa seems to be looking for submissions.
Nice strikes from Ogawa there.
Petiwa wants to get back to his feet.
Ogawa 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.
Ogawa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Petiwa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Petiwa taking some punishment here, with Ogawa in his half guard.
Ogawa trying to control the action but Petiwa is working from the bottom.
Petiwa has hold of Ogawa's hands but Ogawa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Petiwa is trying to maintain the position but Ogawa is very close to passing his half guard.
Petiwa is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petiwa is trying to stand back up but Ogawa is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petiwa wants to control but Ogawa passes into side.
Ogawa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ogawa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ogawa is breathing heavily.
Petiwa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ogawa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ogawa working away.
Ogawa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Petiwa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Petiwa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petiwa is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ogawa lands some shots froms side control.
Ogawa cracks Petiwa with a big right hand but Petiwa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Petiwa tries to improve position but can't.
Petiwa can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petiwa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ogawa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ogawa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ogawa has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Petiwa tries to reverse the position but Ogawa maintains control.
Petiwa is bucking up trying to escape but Ogawa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ogawa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ogawa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Petiwa looks a forlorn figure.
Petiwa is in a horrible position here. Ogawa smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petiwa is looking to improve his position but Ogawa isn't that keen on the idea.
Ogawa dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riku Ogawa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Petiwa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Petiwa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petiwa misses with a takedown attempt
and Ogawa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Petiwa looks to clinch
and Ogawa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Petiwa looking to slow down the pace here.
Petiwa breaks the clinch.
Petiwa misses with a takedown attempt
and Ogawa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ogawa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ogawa is taking a breather. Petiwa says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ogawa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Petiwa is refusing to be controlled, as Ogawa sits in half guard.
Ogawa working over Petiwa with some ground and pound. Petiwa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petiwa wants to improve his position but Ogawa is controlling well.
Ogawa working Petiwa over with strikes.
Ogawa working the head and body with strikes.
Petiwa is looking to improve his position.
Ogawa working the head and body with strikes.
Petiwa is looking to control Ogawa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petiwa avoid being mounted?
Ogawa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Petiwa taking some punishment here, with Ogawa in his half guard.
Ogawa drops an elbow to the side of Petiwa's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ogawa is nestled in close to Petiwa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ogawa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Petiwa sees it coming and defends easily.
Petiwa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ogawa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ogawa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Petiwa is trying to stand back up but Ogawa is controlling him
Ogawa working over Petiwa with some ground and pound. Petiwa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ogawa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Petiwa tries to improve his position but Ogawa has taken his back! Ogawa has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Petiwa tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Ogawa pushes Petiwa away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Riku Ogawa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuu Saga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sim Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
159 lbs
21 - 2 - 0 |
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145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuu Saga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sim Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saga lands with a good body shot.
Saga keeps the fight on the outside.
Jenkins wants to clinch up but Saga keeps it at a distance.
Jenkins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saga defends it nicely.
Saga closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saga drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jenkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Saga misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saga shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jenkins is trying to defend but Saga finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Saga moves into full mount! Jenkins won't be happy about that!
Saga landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jenkins tries to reverse the position but Saga maintains control.
Jenkins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jenkins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jenkins takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jenkins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Saga lands a heavy elbow.
Jenkins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saga landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jenkins is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenkins tries to hold on but Saga pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saga landing punches.
Saga lands a big shot there that rocks Jenkins but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jenkins is still in real trouble! Can Saga finish him?
Saga with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jenkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Jenkins in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Saga.
Jenkins looks gassed!
Saga is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Saga working Jenkins over with strikes here.
Saga working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Saga raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saga trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Saga in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Saga cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Saga with shots to the head and body - Jenkins looks very uncomfortable down there.
Saga lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Saga working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Saga cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Saga with the ground and pound from mount.
Saga putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Saga cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saga fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Saga lands a heavy elbow.
Saga connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Saga is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Saga raining down shots from the mount!
Saga looking to finish Jenkins with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jenkins!
Saga raining down shots from the mount!
Jenkins takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jenkins is looking to get to half guard.
Saga punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuu Saga dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saga. That's going to slow Jenkins down.
Saga wants to clinch.
Yuu Saga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saga counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saga passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Saga lands a few punches from side control.
Saga landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Saga is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jenkins has escaped the position, nice work there.
Saga scoring with punches and elbows.
Jenkins takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Saga is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Jenkins looks calm but he's in trouble here. Saga gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Jenkins is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Saga lets go of the hold and Jenkins can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yuu Saga!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Naoki Fujii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
18 - 4 - 2 |
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145 lbs
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Naoki Fujii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bob Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujii jabs at Johnson's body.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Fujii sprawls well.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Fujii.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Naoki Fujii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Johnson.
Fujii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fujii was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Johnson is posturing up here but Fujii has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Johnson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Johnson has to tap! Slick submission there by Fujii!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Naoki Fujii!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kenta Tottori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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148 lbs
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140 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenta Tottori!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Jones!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tottori avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones tries to clinch there but Tottori circles away.
Tottori throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well.
Jones looks for a takedown but Tottori sprawls well.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tottori paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Tottori. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Tottori defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Kenta Tottori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Jones.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tottori's waist but Tottori gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Tottori gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tottori looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tottori looking for a sweep. Not yet Tottori, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tottori is working hard here to advance position.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Tottori.
Tottori lands a decent punch to the body there.
Jones tries to stand but Tottori is controlling from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tottori is on top in guard.
Tottori advances to half guard.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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.
Tottori is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Tottori eventually gives up the hold.
Tottori throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Tottori works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Tottori working Jones over with strikes here.
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
Tottori putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tottori landing strikes from the mount and Jones is in trouble!
Tottori lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jones hang on?
Tottori cracks Jones with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jones tries to hold on but Tottori postures up.
Tottori has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones's face.
Jones is rocked!
Tottori working the ground and pound effectively.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Tottori finish him?
Jones can't escape the position.
Tottori 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.
Tottori landing punches.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Tottori isn't that keen on the idea.
Tottori landing strikes from the mount and Jones is in trouble!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tottori postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Jones badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Tottori around the waist but Tottori pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Tottori is the winner by TKO! Tottori jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenta Tottori!
Kenta Tottori retains his bantamweight title!
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FIGHT
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