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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Gilstrap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Juan Dela Cruz was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris Gilstrap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Juan Dela Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilstrap shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dela Cruz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gilstrap missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gilstrap drops an elbow to the side of Dela Cruz's head.
Gilstrap is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dela Cruz is looking to escape.
Gilstrap missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dela Cruz is looking to control Gilstrap's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dela Cruz avoid being mounted?
Gilstrap lands strikes from half guard.
Gilstrap landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gilstrap drops an elbow to the side of Dela Cruz's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilstrap looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dela Cruz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gilstrap is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gilstrap's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dela Cruz is refusing to be controlled, as Gilstrap sits in half guard.
Dela Cruz looks gassed!
Gilstrap lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Well, if Gilstrap is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Dela Cruz is trying to maintain the position but Gilstrap is very close to passing his half guard.
Dela Cruz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gilstrap kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilstrap is keen to just control but Dela Cruz is a slippery customer.
Dela Cruz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dela Cruz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dela Cruz wants to control but Gilstrap is keeping busy.
Gilstrap working over Dela Cruz with some ground and pound. Dela Cruz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gilstrap prevents Dela Cruz from improving his position.
Gilstrap trying to control the action but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom.
Gilstrap is pressing down on Dela Cruz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dela Cruz is holding on for now.
Gilstrap slips a nice elbow through Dela Cruz's hands, connecting with Dela Cruz's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gilstrap moves into full mount! Dela Cruz won't be happy about that!
Gilstrap landing strikes from the mount and Dela Cruz is in trouble!
Gilstrap looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gilstrap with shots to the head and body - Dela Cruz looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gilstrap postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Dela Cruz badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Gilstrap around the waist but Gilstrap pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Gilstrap is the winner by TKO! Gilstrap jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Gilstrap!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Huang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay ar Ginebra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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174 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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, Jonathan Huang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jay ar Ginebra!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huang has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ginebra.
Ginebra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ginebra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ginebra doesn't manage to clinch there - Huang circles away.
Huang swats away the attempt to clinch by Ginebra.
Huang on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Huang is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Ginebra.
Ginebra lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Huang crumples to the floor! Ginebra milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jay ar Ginebra!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kratus Pretorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wayne Parr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Parr's choice of entrance music: Remedy. John Wayne Parr looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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189 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kratus Pretorian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Wayne Parr!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pretorian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pretorian misses with a double jab.
Parr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pretorian circles away.
Pretorian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Parr.
Pretorian swinging wildly here.
Pretorian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pretorian tries to bum rush Parr with a series of wild strikes but Parr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pretorian swinging wildly here.
Parr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pretorian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kratus Pretorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parr lands with a kick to the temple. Pretorian shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parr dives in and grabs Pretorian's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pretorian pushes down on Parr's head and hops out.
Kratus Pretorian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Wayne Parr.
Pretorian misses with the combination.
Pretorian misses with a double jab.
Parr shoots in and drives through. Pretorian sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pretorian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Parr closes the distance and pushes Pretorian back into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pretorian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Parr goes for a takedown attempt but Pretorian pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pretorian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parr.
Pretorian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pretorian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pretorian looks to land a combination but Parr avoids it well.
Pretorian throws a nice looking combination but Parr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pretorian throws a right hand that Parr ducks under and follows up with a left that Parr also avoids with ease.
Pretorian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pretorian is breathing heavily.
Pretorian tries to bum rush Parr with a series of wild strikes but Parr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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.
Pretorian throws a right and a left that Parr avoids nicely.
Parr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pretorian was covering up waiting for the punch and Parr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Parr wants to pass the guard but Pretorian is keeping the position.
Parr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parr tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pretorian on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pretorian tries to get out of the position.
Parr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Parr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pretorian has escaped the position, nice work there.
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.
Pretorian is trying to get back to his feet.
Parr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pretorian knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Parr tries to advance to mount but Pretorian denies him.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wayne Parr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pretorian misses with a two punch combination.
Pretorian throws a right and a left that Parr avoids nicely.
Parr scores with a spinning back kick!
Parr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Pretorian.
Some wild striking there from Pretorian.
Pretorian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pretorian fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pretorian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pretorian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pretorian misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pretorian misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Pretorian does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pretorian throws a series of punches but Parr avoids them all with ease.
Parr is looking to clinch but Pretorian is avoiding it.
Pretorian throws a right and a left that Parr avoids nicely.
Parr tries to clinch but Pretorian moves out of range.
Pretorian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pretorian tries to bum rush Parr with a series of wild strikes but Parr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pretorian misses with a few strikes there.
Danga de danga de dang - Parr scores with a four punch combination!
Parr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pretorian's half guard.
Pretorian won't allow Parr to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parr seems to be looking for submissions.
Parr passes the guard and advances to mount!
Parr wants to take Pretorian's back but he can't do it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parr is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pretorian has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pretorian!
Parr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four 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.
Pretorian wanted to stand there but Parr had control of the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wayne Parr 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!
Pretorian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Parr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Parr.
Parr pulls guard effortlessly.
Parr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pretorian manages to get himself to full guard.
Parr wants to pass the guard but Pretorian is keeping the position.
Parr trying to control but Pretorian is working from the bottom.
Parr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pretorian is keeping the position for now.
Parr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Parr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Parr looking to pass the guard.
Kratus Pretorian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Pretorian wants to stand up but Parr is controlling him.
Parr trying to control the position from guard on top but Pretorian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pretorian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Parr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Parr.
Pretorian keeping moving, preventing Parr from controlling successfully.
Pretorian wants to get back to his feet but Parr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pretorian is keeping the position for now.
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.
Pretorian is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Parr is controlling him.
Parr trying to control the position from guard on top but Pretorian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pretorian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Parr moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pretorian.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pretorian has Parr pressed against the cage, preventing Parr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pretorian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pretorian fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pretorian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Parr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
John Wayne Parr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pretorian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Parr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pretorian prevents it.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Wayne Parr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Parr 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Wayne Parr!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ieyasu Tokugawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). West comes to the cage accompanied by The All-American Rejects - It Ends Tonight . 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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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ieyasu Tokugawa!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tokugawa misses with a wild body shot.
Ieyasu Tokugawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tokugawa misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Tokugawa.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tokugawa throws a low kick, looking for West's leg but West calmly moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from West.
Tokugawa misses with a low kick.
West jabs at Tokugawa's body.
West scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tokugawa wants to control but West postures up.
Tokugawa manages to work his way to half guard, despite West's best efforts.
West prevents Tokugawa from improving his position.
West throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tokugawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with West. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tokugawa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tokugawa tries to roll over but West keeps him under control.
Tokugawa trying to get back to full guard but West takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
West looking for a guillotine from mount but Tokugawa is having none of it.
Tokugawa is looking to improve his position but West isn't that keen on the idea.
Tokugawa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tokugawa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
West working for a submission but Tokugawa is keeping him at bay.
Tokugawa regains half guard.
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.
West is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
West is thwarting Tokugawa's attempts to control the position.
West throwing shots but Tokugawa is blocking nicely.
Tokugawa wants to get back to full guard.
West wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tokugawa keeps working.
Tokugawa trying to hold on to West's head to control him but West postures up.
Tokugawa is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but West is staying active.
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.
Tokugawa tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice jab there from West.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
West lands with a thumping leg kick.
West misses with a few strikes there.
Tokugawa feints and then cracks West's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow West down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
West bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tokugawa's head backwards.
Tokugawa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ieyasu Tokugawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
West checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tokugawa tries to clinch up.
West shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. West showed some decent athleticism there.
Tokugawa is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
West is trying to control. Tokugawa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa is looking to control West's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tokugawa avoid being mounted?
West seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tokugawa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
West is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tokugawa reverses the position - he's now on top in West's guard.
West working for a triangle but Tokugawa defends it easily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tokugawa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tokugawa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some bone on bone action there as West checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tokugawa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
West looks to land a right hand but Tokugawa moved out of range.
Tokugawa misses with a hook to the body
and West counters with a straight right hand.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe West dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tokugawa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tokugawa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
West throwing strikes from guard but Tokugawa blocks nicely.
Tokugawa keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and West jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tokugawa wants to sweep but no luck.
Tokugawa working a defensive guard here.
West postures up in Tokugawa's guard and throws a big left but Tokugawa blocks it.
West won't allow Tokugawa to sweep him here.
West distracts Tokugawa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
West wants to pass the guard but Tokugawa is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokugawa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tokugawa trying to keep a closed guard but West is proving a slippery customer.
West pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tokugawa is keeping the position for now.
Tokugawa has momentary wrist control but West slips an elbow through the middle.
Tokugawa 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tokugawa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
West blocks a head kick by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa misses with a wild body shot.
Tokugawa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
West dips to his left and cracks Tokugawa with an uppercut!
Tokugawa throws a combination. West tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West misses the jab.
Tokugawa lands a nice leg kick that just misses West's sensitive parts.
Tokugawa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down West rather than just go for the knockout.
Tokugawa looks to score with a jab to the body but West is just out of range.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Tokugawa misses
and West counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tokugawa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tokugawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
Tokugawa throws a leg kick but West sees it coming and moves out of range.
West uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa moves in looking to clinch but West pushes him off.
Tokugawa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from West.
Tokugawa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slow jab from West misses its intended target.
A clash of legs there as Tokugawa blocks the low kick.
Tokugawa throws a low kick but it's checked well by West.
Tokugawa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tokugawa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and West is able to avoid easily.
West lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tokugawa at a distance.
Tokugawa tries to close the distance and clinch but West swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
West checks a low kick from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa throws a head kick but West moves out of range.
West lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tokugawa is breathing heavily.
A low kick from Tokugawa is predictable there
and West counters with a low kick, right behind Tokugawa 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
West blocks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by West. That's going to slow Tokugawa down.
Tokugawa wants to clinch
enabling West to counter with a crisp jab.
West tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tokugawa defending well as West loads up on a big left hand.
West shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. West showed some decent athleticism there.
Tokugawa is staying active underneath West, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
West works his way into side control.
West trying to control the position but Tokugawa is working away.
Tokugawa wants to control but West postures up.
West cracks Tokugawa with a big elbow.
West scoring with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West wants to control but Tokugawa is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Tokugawa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tokugawa is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Tokugawa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
West thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tokugawa is trying to control West's posture but West avoids it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe West dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
West throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tokugawa is looking to chop away at West's legs.
West with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tokugawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tokugawa moves away from the strike by West.
Tokugawa scores with a nice right hand.
Tokugawa throws a head kick but West moves out of range.
West scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tokugawa tries to roll over but West keeps him under control.
Tokugawa trying to control from the bottom.
West is trying to control the action in half guard but Tokugawa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
West is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
West prevents Tokugawa from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West working the head and body with strikes.
Tokugawa is staying active underneath West, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
West moves out of range as Tokugawa throws a body kick.
West tries to bum rush Tokugawa with a series of wild strikes but Tokugawa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
West lands a body shot.
West closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tokugawa did well to prevent West getting side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tokugawa is pressing down on West's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
West working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
West preventing the sweep.
Tokugawa looking to control.
Tokugawa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control West kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
West tries to free his leg and advance position but Tokugawa is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tokugawa trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Tokugawa wants to sweep but no luck.
West drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and West jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
West throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tokugawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by West. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of West.
Tokugawa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as West blocks the low kick.
Tokugawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Tokugawa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tokugawa closes the distance and clinches.
West tries to circle away but Tokugawa has him pinned against the cage.
West working hard to break the clinch.
West blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
West is trying to break free.
West tries to break free but Tokugawa pushes him back against the cage.
Tokugawa lands a nice knee to the body.
Tokugawa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has West in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tokugawa lands a good knee to the midsection. West won't want to take too many of those.
Tokugawa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tokugawa throws an elbow that misses.
West fails to pull guard.
Tokugawa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but West blocks it with crossed arms.
Tokugawa tries a knee to the head but West blocks it.
Tokugawa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tokugawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
West lands a body punch.
West manages to break the clinch.
Tokugawa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
West connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot by West.
Tokugawa tries a head kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tokugawa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and West has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from West and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A good leg kick by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tokugawa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tokugawa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tokugawa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from West.
West lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
West lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tokugawa walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West dodges the punch combination from Tokugawa.
West connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
West bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tokugawa's head backwards.
Tokugawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
West throws a half hearted mid kick.
West lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tokugawa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but West paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts West, as that shot connected.
Ieyasu Tokugawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
West connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
West throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
West shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tokugawa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Joe West overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tokugawa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
West wants to control from the top but Tokugawa keeps moving.
West 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe West showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for West, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe West!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Derman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Puma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Derman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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258 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Derman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnny Puma!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Derman fails with a takedown attempt.
Puma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Derman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Puma misses with a wild body shot.
No luck for Derman with that takedown attempt.
Puma throws a shot to the body.
Derman is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puma lands a right hook to the body.
Puma clinches up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Puma.
Puma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Derman has Puma pressed against the cage, preventing Puma from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hand to the body from Puma.
Puma scores with a shot to the side of Derman's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puma lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Puma.
Puma avoiding damage.
Puma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Puma is leaning against Derman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Puma.
Puma stalling against the cage.
Puma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dermans head.
Puma lands a hook that snaps the head of Derman backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Puma.
Derman letting Puma take a breather here.
Puma receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Derman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Puma fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Derman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnny Puma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puma is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Derman rather than just go for the knockout.
Puma with a hook.
Puma forces Derman back against the cage and clinches.
Puma wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hook to the body lands for Puma.
Puma pressing his opponent against the cage.
Puma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Derman or not.
Puma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Derman backwards.
Puma slowing the pace effectively.
Derman takes a shot to the head.
Puma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Derman backwards.
Puma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Derman.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Puma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puma wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Derman has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Puma.
Puma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dermans head.
Derman struggles to land a body shot inside as Puma controls his hands.
Puma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Puma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Puma.
Puma lands with a right to the head.
Puma can't break the clinch.
Puma tries to circle away but Derman has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Puma.
The referee is keeping an eye on Puma - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Puma gets underhooks to prevent Derman's takedown attempt.
Puma is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Derman tries to score a body lock takedown but Puma shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Derman misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Puma.
Nice body punch from Puma - that landed with a thud.
Puma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Puma is trying to break the clinch but Derman has him pressed against the cage.
Puma slowing the pace effectively.
Puma wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Derman has him pressed against the cage.
Derman being controlled against the cage.
Puma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Puma lands with a right to the head.
Puma avoiding damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Puma is pressed up against the cage. Derman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Puma down to the mat. Puma avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Puma lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Puma dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Puma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Derman's hands.
Puma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Derman doesn't seem bothered though.
Puma sends Derman crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Puma is motioning to the referee to let Derman up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Derman is rocked!
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!
Puma lands a right hook to the body.
Derman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Puma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mark Derman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Puma lands a jab to the nose.
Puma drops Derman with a big left hand! Derman is injured, injured bad! Puma jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Puma!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leg Sweeperton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Mishima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sweeperton comes to the cage accompanied by Bas Beats. Mishima has chosen Super Troopers German Techno as his entrance music. Shinya Mishima will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leg Sweeperton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinya Mishima!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mishima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mishima works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sweeperton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mishima finds it's way round the side to connect with Sweeperton's head.
Sweeperton moves out of range of the body kick from Mishima.
Shinya Mishima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sweeperton gets a clinch.
Sweeperton lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sweeperton wants to take a breather but Mishima is having none of it.
Mishima is looking to control Sweeperton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mishima avoid being mounted?
Sweeperton prevents Mishima from improving his position.
Sweeperton is looking to advance position but Mishima won't allow it.
Mishima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sweeperton pulls his head out easily.
Mishima is looking for a sweep. Sweeperton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mishima is controlling Sweeperton's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mishima misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mishima throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sweeperton was covering up waiting for the punch and Mishima finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sweeperton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mishima's guard.
Sweeperton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sweeperton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sweeperton tries to free his leg and advance position but Mishima is retaining full guard.
Mishima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sweeperton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mishima keeping moving, preventing Sweeperton from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mishima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sweeperton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mishima trying to keep a closed guard but Sweeperton is proving a slippery customer.
Mishima looking to control but Sweeperton passes into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sweeperton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mishima keeps working.
Sweeperton tries to pass to full mount but Mishima defends it.
Mishima actively working from the bottom here.
Mishima wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sweeperton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sweeperton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mishima.
Mishima looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton staying out of range there.
Sweeperton misses with a head kick.
Mishima shoots in for a double leg but Sweeperton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mishima misses with a wild body shot.
Mishima takes a swing at Sweeperton's ribcage but misses.
Sweeperton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mishima tries to clinch
and Sweeperton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mishima's guard.
Sweeperton advances position into side control!
Mishima is trying to improve his position.
Sweeperton trying to control the position but Mishima is working away.
Mishima is trying to control Sweeperton's posture but Sweeperton avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mishima is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mishima sneaks back into half guard.
Mishima trying to control here.
Sweeperton works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sweeperton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sweeperton moves to back control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shinya Mishima will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sweeperton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mishima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sweeperton manages to avoid it.
Mishima misses with a combination
and Sweeperton counters by clinching up.
Mishima tries to pull guard but Sweeperton won't allow it.
Mishima tries to pull guard but Sweeperton holds him up against the cage and eventually Mishima drops back down to his feet.
Mishima jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sweeperton walks away with a smile on his face. Mishima gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Leg Sweeperton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Mishima.
Sweeperton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mishima tries for a takedown but Sweeperton circles away easily
and Sweeperton counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mishima's guard now.
Sweeperton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mishima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sweeperton has managed to get both his arms back between Mishima's legs - danger averted.
Sweeperton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mishima's guard.
Mishima is breathing heavily.
Sweeperton is pressing down on Mishima's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mishima is holding on for now.
Sweeperton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mishima sees it coming and defends easily.
Sweeperton is looking to take a break and control but Mishima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweeperton is really struggling to control Mishima but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sweeperton is thwarting Mishima's attempts to control the position.
Mishima might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sweeperton kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sweeperton wants to work for an arm triangle but Mishima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mishima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sweeperton pulls his head out easily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mishima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sweeperton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sweeperton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sweeperton counters with a single leg into guard. Mishima didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mishima manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sweeperton is trying desperately to improve position.
Sweeperton is working hard here to advance position.
Mishima moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sweeperton has worked his arm free - good work by Sweeperton!
Mishima wants to control but Sweeperton is keeping him busy.
Mishima working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mishima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sweeperton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mishima.
Sweeperton is pressing down on Mishima's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mishima postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sweeperton is on top in guard.
Mishima pulls Sweeperton in close to his closed guard and prevents Sweeperton from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sweeperton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mishima is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mishima trying to control the position here.
Sweeperton slips nicely into half guard.
Sweeperton trying to pass the guard but Mishima defending well.
Mishima controlling the position for now.
Sweeperton prevents Mishima from improving his position.
Mishima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Leg Sweeperton dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Sweeperton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mishima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sweeperton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sweeperton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mishima keeping moving, preventing Sweeperton from controlling successfully.
Mishima bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sweeperton's guard.
Sweeperton lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mishima!
Sweeperton thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Mishima wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Sweeperton has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mishima trying to control the position but Sweeperton manages to sink in the hooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mishima tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sweeperton controlling the pace for now.
Sweeperton trying to control but Mishima is having none of it.
Mishima bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mishima trying to move into half guard but instead Sweeperton has managed to sweep!
Mishima is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sweeperton is aware though and is defending well.
Mishima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton passes Mishima's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sweeperton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mishima!
Mishima is squirming around, avoiding Sweeperton's attempts to control the action.
Sweeperton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sweeperton prevents Mishima from getting the reversal.
Mishima wants to hold on but Sweeperton pushes him away.
Sweeperton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mishima wants to hold on but Sweeperton pushes him away.
Sweeperton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sweeperton looking to control but Mishima is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sweeperton seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mishima is holding on tight.
Mishima manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mishima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sweeperton is working away from the top position though.
Sweeperton wants to control but Mishima is keeping him busy.
Sweeperton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sweeperton is trying to control. Mishima wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mishima trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sweeperton manages to pass to mount!
Sweeperton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mishima is looking to escape.
Sweeperton avoids the attempt from Mishima to control.
Sweeperton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mishima is desperately trying to improve his position but Sweeperton has a good base and remains in mount.
Sweeperton wants to finish this one by submission but Mishima is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sweeperton.
Mishima wants to control but Sweeperton is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leg Sweeperton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sweeperton 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leg Sweeperton!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rufus McGrufus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakamura has chosen Amazing as his entrance music. Rufus McGrufus is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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175 lbs
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184 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
10 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGrufus avoids the head kick by Nakamura.
McGrufus lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Kenji Nakamura has been cut.
McGrufus misses with a body shot.
McGrufus cracks Nakamura with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nakamura is rocked!
Nakamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGrufus.
Nakamura is still on wobbly legs! Can McGrufus finish him?
McGrufus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakamura seems to have recovered his senses.
McGrufus feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nakamura sprawling to the canvas! Nakamura rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can McGrufus finish him?!
McGrufus throws a sloppy head kick
and Nakamura finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGrufus.
McGrufus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakamura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGrufus thows a body shot but no joy.
McGrufus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakamura manages to avoid it.
Nakamura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nakamura lands a head kick!
McGrufus lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nakamura looks gassed!
McGrufus misses with a body shot.
McGrufus throws a body punch but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura blocks a jab.
McGrufus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGrufus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nakamura counters with a body kick that stops McGrufus in his tracks momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGrufus.
McGrufus is looking to wear down Nakamura with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGrufus lands a big right hand that sends Nakamura crashing to the mat! McGrufus stays standing though and waves Nakamura back to his feet!
A big right followed by a crushing left from McGrufus knocks Nakamura out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rufus McGrufus!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maia Bee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roland Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bee comes to the cage accompanied by Pszcz�łka Maja. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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156 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maia Bee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roland Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie checks a low kick from Bee.
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gracie crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bee - the referee stops the clock and Gracie gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bee. Gracie manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bee lands with a kick to the temple. Gracie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice defenses there by Bee.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bee is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bee avoid being mounted?
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Bee is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Bee is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Bee won't allow it.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Bee trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gracie prevents Bee from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bee trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Gracie is looking to work his way around to Bee's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Bee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Bee is squirming around nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Maia Bee dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gracie throws a hook but Bee blocks it.
Bee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bee, right into the meat.
Bee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roland Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Bee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gracie finds it's way round the side to connect with Bee's head.
Gracie lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Good exchange - Gracie coming out on top.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bee lands a head kick. Gracie smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick misses from Bee.
Bee lands with a nice body kick.
Gracie swinging wildly here.
Maia Bee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bee throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Bee throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Bee defending well.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Bee defends it.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bee is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Bee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bee tries to get out of the position.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard.
Gracie moves into full mount! Bee won't be happy about that!
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 Maia Bee will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bee manages to avoid it.
Roland Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
Bee connects with a solid leg kick.
Bee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Bee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Bee is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bee is not content to let Gracie control the position.
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.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Bee defends the submission attempt.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Bee defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Roland Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four 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.
Gracie moves nicely into side control.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roland Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bee 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maia Bee!
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FIGHT
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