Makhai Posted August 8, 2009 Author Share Posted August 8, 2009 Avatar announces TV show bloodynose.com - ALPHA-1 have offically agreed to a Television card on JSV starting in June, a 4-5 fight deal, the show will air ever 2-3month. The first ever fight to be annouced for the card will be a rematch between Layla "The Slayer" Holmes and "Deadly T" Thea Higgins, for the newly minted ALPHA-1 Women's title. The last match took place in the tournament, and was a 3 round war that ending in controversial split decision for Layla Holmes. It'll be interesting to see how the rematch goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makhai Posted August 8, 2009 Author Share Posted August 8, 2009 Avatar announces May card: ALPHA-1: Sink or Swim Saturday, 14-5-1999, from Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan. Main Event: Palmer Lette vs. Leon Banks (HW) Co-Event: Jin Katou vs. Sho Kitabatake (LHW) Headline: Jonathan Huang vs. Jerezo (MW) Undercard: Atep of Indonesia vs. Shizuya Nakae (LW) Undercard: Kafu Bunya vs. Heikichi Shimizu (WW) Undercard: Hiro Arai vs. Gyokusho Fujimoto(HW) Undercard: Masato Wai vs. Norberto(LW) Undercard: Sadakuno Katoh vs. Helio (LW) Undercard: Steph Smith vs. Leslie Myers (Women's) Undercard: Daniela Sadorra vs. Emiri Fueki (Women's) Undercard: Affonso Villar vs. Yukichi Sato (LHW) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makhai Posted August 8, 2009 Author Share Posted August 8, 2009 Avatar expands his ranks again blurcat.com - Scott Avatar annonces that hes signed 9 new fighters to join his already swelling roster. They include... Alex Cole Kadonomaro Deguchi Diego Arteta Gideon Navarro Gregory O'Hara Bill Brown Tetsuji Myojin Templeton Crumb Hanako Shimizu No word yet if any cuts are likely, following an addition of just about 50 fighters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makhai Posted August 8, 2009 Author Share Posted August 8, 2009 ALPHA-1: Sink or Swim Saturday, Week 2, May 1999 from Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan. Attendance: 10,345 ($620,700) Undercard: Affonso 'The Cyborg' Villar fights Yukichi 'The Dog' Sato >Round one begins! >Villar throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Sato. >The takedown is stuffed, so Villar has to go to settle for pushing Sato up against the ropes. >Sato is trapped against the ropes and held there by Villar for almost a minute. >Villar smothers Sato against the ropes, keeping solid control for about thirty seconds. >Villar tries to keep him up against the ropes with wrestling, but Sato struggles and doesn't let himself get controlled. >Sato is trapped against the ropes and Villar punishes him with some dirty boxing. >Villar looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Sato fights it every inch of the way. >Villar tries to take Sato down. >Sato digs in and manages to defend the takedown. >Villar moves back from the grapple and looks ready to strike. >There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores. >From the missed strikes they clinch. >Villar tries to take Sato down from the grapple. >The takedown is successful, Sato pulls guard. >Villar throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. >Sato tries to sweep Villar but doesn't get anywhere. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Villar throws a few half-hearted punches as he takes a moment to plan ahead. >Villar attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. >He manages to pass, but only to half guard. >Villar begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard. >Villar isn't able to pass from half guard thanks to the tenacious defence of Sato. >Sato tries to sweep Villar but doesn't get anywhere. >Villar aims a couple of punches at Sato, but they are easily taken on the gloves. >Villar attempts to pass half guard. >Sato doesn't let Villar get his leg free, and so half guard remains in place. >Villar blocks Sato as he tries a sweep from half guard. >Villar throws a few punches, but they appear to be more of a prelude to something bigger. >Villar is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position. >He can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt. >Villar blocks an attempted sweep. >There's under a minute left in this round. >In half guard, Villar begins working to get side control. >He finds himself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt. >Time expires and we come to the end of round one. >A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Villar. >And here we go, round two! >Villar uses a jab to sting Sato. >Villar is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Sato. >Not keen on wrestling Villar, Sato uses movement to keep out of reach. >Villar is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Sato. >Sato finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. >Using his wrestling skills, Villar is trying to push Sato up against the ropes. >Villar does it, Sato is stuck with his back to the ropes. >Sato is trapped against the ropes and held there by Villar for almost a minute. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Villar pins Sato up against the ropes and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. >Villar uses dirty boxing to punish Sato while he is pressed up against the ropes. >Villar tries to keep him up against the ropes with wrestling, but Sato reverses so that he is the one in control. >Affonso Villar looks very tired out there. >Sato smothers Villar against the ropes, keeping solid control for almost a full minute. >Yukichi Sato is breathing very hard. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Sato attempts to wrestle Villar to the ground. >Villar tries to block it but has limited success and Sato eventually succeeds with the takedown. >Sato fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. >The time runs out on round two. >Close, but that round goes to Villar, 10-9 on my card. >There's the bell and round number three begins! >Villar does some damage with a barrage of big punches on Sato! >Villar looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Villar cannot get close enough to the elusive Sato to grapple. >Yukichi Sato looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. >A speculative waist-high kick by Sato finds nothing but air. >Villar steps in to put some pressure on. >Villar comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Sato. >Villar cannot get close enough to the elusive Sato to grapple. >Sato gets caught with a series of quick punches and has to back off. >Affonso Villar looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Villar shoots in, looking for a takedown. >Sato tries to avoid the takedown. >Sato avoids the takedown attempt. >Villar uses a jab to keep Sato back. >Moving in closer, Villar looks like he may want to wrestle Sato. >Villar can't get close enough to grapple, Sato makes sure to keep out of range. >The gas tank looks empty on Yukichi Sato. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Sato glances a right hand strike off the side of the left shoulder. >Not letting Sato settle, Villar moves in closer. >Villar chooses to shoot in on Sato. >Sato stuffs the takedown attempt, but can't do anything about being pushed up against the ropes. >Affonso Villar looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. >The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight. >That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Villar. >The judges' decisions are now being announced. >Judge #1 has Villar as the winner. >Judge #2 has Villar as the winner. >Judge #3: Villar. >Affonso 'The Cyborg' Villar wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: Affonso 'The Cyborg' Villar defeats Yukichi 'The Dog' Sato (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average. Undercard: Daniela Sadorra battles Emiri 'Firehouse' Fueki >The fight begins! >Sadorra narrowly misses Fueki with an uppercut. >Time slips away as Fueki doesn't press Sadorra, allowing her to circle. >Sadorra is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Fueki. >Sadorra grabs Fueki and pulls her into a grapple. >Sadorra is trying to muscle Fueki up against the ropes. >Fueki ends up backed against the ropes. >Sadorra moves back from the grapple and looks ready to strike. >Sadorra gets Fueki with a nice jab. >Sadorra throws a combination but doesn't do any damage. >It seems that Fueki is happy to let Sadorra circle for the moment. >Sadorra glances a right hand strike off the side of the left shoulder. >Fueki seems to be waiting for Sadorra to make a move. >Sadorra uses a combination of three punches to get Fueki to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >Sadorra can't get the takedown, Fueki defends it well and pulls them into a clinch. >The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other. >Sadorra is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Fueki. >Fueki is pulled into a grapple. >Sadorra looks for a takedown from the grapple. >The takedown doesn't work, Fueki blocked it and then takes control of the grapple. >The grapple breaks up after a short struggle, and the two fighters step apart. >Sadorra is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Fueki. >Fueki uses movement to keep out reach, meaning Sadorra cannot get close enough to grapple. >We move into the second half of this round. >A quick one-two combination from Fueki only finds gloves. >Sadorra presses in closer to attack. >Fueki takes a jab. >Sadorra scores with a jab. >There's a takedown attempt from Sadorra. >Fueki attempts to avoid Sadorra as she shoots in. >Sadorra doesn't get the takedown, Fueki avoided it. >Moving in closer, Sadorra looks like she may want to wrestle Fueki. >Not keen on wrestling Sadorra, Fueki uses movement to keep out of reach. >Fueki takes a jab. >Sadorra hits Fueki with a flurry of jabs and straight punches. >Fueki narrowly misses Sadorra with an uppercut. >Not letting up, Sadorra steps in closer to pressure Fueki into action. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Sadorra throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Sadorra doesn't get the takedown, Fueki saw it coming and was equal to it. >Fueki keeps out of range, assessing the situation. >Not letting Fueki settle, Sadorra moves in closer. >Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. >That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Sadorra. >We are back underway! >Sadorra uses a nice jab. >Fueki steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere. >Sadorra comes in closer to press the issue. >Sadorra shoots in for a takedown. >Fueki tries to step away from the takedown. >Sadorra can't get the takedown, Fueki was too quick to back away. >Sadorra steps in and unloads with a nice sequence of jabs. >Fueki circles as she plans her next move. >Sadorra comes in closer to press the issue. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Sadorra looks like she might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Fueki. >Fueki finds herself pulled into a grappling contest. >Fueki gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Sadorra uses her dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. >Sadorra uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Fueki as they grapple. >Sadorra hits Fueki with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. >Fueki tries to wriggle free, but Sadorra controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Fueki tries to wriggle free, but Sadorra controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too. >Sadorra uses some dirty boxing as she grapples with Fueki. >Daniela Sadorra looks very tired out there. >Sadorra is trying to lock Fueki into a Muay Thai clinch. >She has it hooked, Fueki needs to find a way out quickly. >Using the clinch, Sadorra hits a vicious knee to the face! >Fueki has been cut under her eye. >Using the clinch, Sadorra hits a vicious knee to the face! >Emiri Fueki doesn't look like she has much left in the tank. >Round two ends as time expires. >A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Sadorra. >Round three begins! >Sadorra avoids a punch and scores with a clean jab. >Sadorra counters a punch by hitting a solid punch. >Fueki keeps out of range, assessing the situation. >Sadorra comes in closer to press the issue. >Sadorra throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Fueki tries to avoid Sadorra. >Sadorra can't get the takedown, Fueki was too quick to back away. >Daniela Sadorra looks like she is on the verge of exhaustion. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Fueki misses with a punch. >The fight slows as Sadorra sits back and allows Fueki to circle. >Sadorra snaps off a crisp jab. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Fueki throws a combination but doesn't do any damage. >The fight slows as Sadorra sits back and allows Fueki to circle. >A quick one-two combination from Fueki only finds gloves. >Time slips away as Sadorra doesn't press Fueki, allowing her to circle. >The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight. >I have to give that round to Sadorra, but only a 10-9. >The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced. >Judge #1 has Sadorra as the winner. >Judge #2 has Sadorra as the winner. >Judge #3 has given Sadorra the win. >The winner, by unanimous decision, is Daniela Sadorra! Official Result: Daniela Sadorra defeats Emiri 'Firehouse' Fueki (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average. Undercard: 'Stunning' Steph Smith squares off with 'Lost Innocence' Leslie Myers >Round one begins! >Myers waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a clean punch. >Myers avoids a series of wayward big punches and counters with a clean punch. >Myers catches Smith moving in with a jab. >Smith throws a flurry of punches but Myers steps back and avoids them. >Myers avoids a jab. >Myers steps back to avoid a flurry of punches. >Smith throws out a quick jab. >Myers quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >Myers avoids a leg kick and scores with a crisp jab. >Myers throws out a quick jab. >Not letting Myers settle, Smith moves in closer. >Smith throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >A counter punch catches Smith hard, putting her down! >Myers dives in and gets ready to unload on Smith. >Myers pounds away...but Smith is resilient, and survives the onslaught of strikes. >Myers winds up in side control. >Myers keeps Smith guessing with a few quick strikes. >We move into the second half of this round. >Myers keeps Smith guessing with a few quick strikes. >Myers tries to ensare Smith in an armbar. >Smith doesn't allow the armbar to be applied. >Smith tries a sweep from side control. >The sweep works, but only results in both fighters ending up scrambling back to their feet. >Myers circles as she plans her next move. >Not letting up, Smith quickly steps in closer to attack Myers. >There's a takedown attempt from Smith. >A counter punch catches Smith hard, putting her down! >Myers is quickly by the side of the dazed Smith, looking to unload with punches. >Down comes the punches! Smith, tenacious personified, refuses to be beaten and somehow survives the onslaught! >Myers eventually has to stop, and finds herself settled in side control. >Myers aims a couple of punches at Smith, but they are easily taken on the gloves. >Smith takes the opportunity well and manages to pull guard. >Myers fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. >Smith gets the double underhooks in and pulls Myers close, controlling her well. >Myers fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Myers fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. >Myers begins trying to pass the guard. >She can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. >The time is up, and that's the end of round one. >That round belonged to Myers to the tune of 10-8. >And here we go, round two! >Myers steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches. >Smith throws out a quick jab. >Myers doesn't let Smith settle, stepping in closer to impose herself. >Myers avoids a flurry of punches. >Myers catches Smith with a crisp jab. >Myers steps back to avoid a flurry of punches. >Smith throws a combination but doesn't do any damage. >Not letting Smith settle, Myers moves in closer. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Smith tries for a series of strikes but Myers moves out of range. >Smith grabs a body kick and goes for the takedown, down goes Myers! She pulls guard though. >In guard, Smith begins working to pass to side control. >Myers is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Smith firmly in guard. >Myers tries to sweep Smith but doesn't get anywhere. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Smith begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. >Myers is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Smith firmly in guard. >Smith blocks Myers as she tries a sweep from the guard. >Smith tries to pass the guard. >After a struggle, she gets to half guard. >The time runs out on round two. >I think Smith took that round, 10-9 on my score card. >Round three begins! >Smith shoots in for a takedown. >A counter punch catches Smith hard, putting her down! >Myers dives in and gets ready to unload on Smith. >Myers lands with some hard punches...but Smith somehow survives the attack. >Myers winds up in half guard. >Myers throws a few half-hearted punches as she takes a moment to plan ahead. >Myers throws a few weak-looking punches as she decides on her next move. >Smith attempts to sweep Myers. >Myers gets swept out of half guard, but scrambles back to her feet to face Smith. >Myers fires off a looping punch, but Smith avoids it. >Smith doesn't let Myers settle, stepping in closer to impose herself. >Steph Smith is breathing very hard. >Smith throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Myers. >Myers tries to avoid the takedown. >Smith doesn't get the takedown, Myers avoided it. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Myers avoids a flurry of punches and hits a stinging jab >A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Smith. >Myers counters with a punch that catches Smith flush...and she goes down! >Myers doesn't have time to capitalise though, as Smith recovers her wits quickly. >Myers steps back and allows Smith to stand back up. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Smith looks like she might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Myers. >Myers finds herself pulled into a grappling contest. >Smith attempts to take down Myers from the grapple. >Myers tries to hook a guillotine as Smith goes for the takedown. >Smith gets the takedown! Myers pulls guard. >We reach the time limit and this fight is over. >A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Myers. >The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions. >Judge #1 has given Myers the win. >Judge #2: Myers. >Judge #3 gives the result in favour of Myers. >Making 'Lost Innocence' Leslie Myers the winner by unanimous decision! Official Result: 'Lost Innocence' Leslie Myers defeats 'Stunning' Steph Smith (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good. Undercard: 'The Assassin' Sadakuno Katoh battles Helio >Round one begins! >A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Helio. >Katoh tries to avoid the takedown. >Katoh avoids the takedown attempt. >A straight punch from Katoh fails to land. >Not letting Katoh settle, Helio moves in closer. >Helio looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Katoh ends up grappling for supremacy with Helio. >Katoh tries to wriggle free, but Helio controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too. >Helio uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Katoh. >Helio is trying to muscle Katoh up against the ropes. >Helio manages it, and controls Katoh up against the ropes. >Katoh is controlled up against the ropes and takes a few punches via some dirty boxing. >Katoh gets caught with a knee to the side of the stomach. >Katoh gets caught with two knee strikes to the side of the stomach. >Helio catches Katoh with a knee strike to the ribs from the clinch while he is pressed up against the ropes. >Helio tries to use some dirty boxing, but Katoh uses wrestling to nullify any potential damage. >Helio steps back to achieve some separation from Katoh and gets ready to strike. >Katoh takes a jab. >Helio uses a combination of three punches to get Katoh to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >Katoh sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >Katoh avoids the takedown attempt. >Katoh throws a jab but Helio avoids it. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage. >Helio snaps off a crisp jab. >Helio comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Katoh. >Helio can't get close enough to grapple, Katoh makes sure to keep out of range. >Helio hits a jab. >Helio looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Katoh. >Katoh ends up grappling for supremacy with Helio. >Helio is aiming to get Katoh into a Muay Thai clinch. >Helio achieves it, Katoh could not fight out of it. >Using the clinch, Helio hits a vicious knee to the face! Katoh crumples to the ground, out cold! >Helio takes the victory by way of Knock Out! Official Result: Helio defeats 'The Assassin' Sadakuno Katoh (Knock Out in 8:01 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great. Undercard: Masato 'Heart' Wai takes on Norberto >We are underway! >Wai looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Norberto. >He pulls Norberto into a grapple. >Wai tries to wrestle Norberto backward and up against the ropes. >Wai achieves it, pinning Norberto to the ropes. >Norberto is trapped against the ropes and held there by Wai for almost a minute. >Wai goes to use some dirty boxing, but Norberto is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening. >Wai pins Norberto up against the ropes and controls him for almost a full minute. >Norberto is trapped against the ropes and held there by Wai for roughly thirty seconds. >Wai tries to smother Norberto against the ropes with wrestling, but he reverses it and pushes Wai against the ropes instead. >With the ropes trapping Wai, Norberto looks to try and take him down. >Wai digs in and manages to defend the takedown, but Norberto does manage to get behind him. >Wai is in danger as Norberto tries to climb up his back and apply a choke of some kind. >Norberto cannot get the choke applied, Wai fought him off. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >With the ropes trapping Wai, Norberto, holding him from behind, looks to try and take him down. >Wai digs in and manages to defend the takedown. >Norberto tries to take Wai down from behind. >Norberto tries hard but cannot get Wai off of his feet. >With Wai stuck against the ropes, Norberto tries to complete a takedown from behind. >Wai keeps his composure, and Norberto cannot get past his takedown defence. >Grappling from behind, Norberto tries to get up onto the back of Wai to apply a choke. >Wai goes underneath, causing Norberto to go over and end up flat on his back. >Wai stands back and allows Norberto to stand back up. >Norberto steps back to avoid a jab. >Wai bobs and weaves. >Norberto comes in closer to press the issue. >Norberto uses a combination of three punches to get Wai to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >The takedown doesn't work, Wai stuffed it and then works into a clinch position. >Using his wrestling skills, Wai is trying to push Norberto up against the ropes. >Wai achieves it, pinning Norberto to the ropes. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Wai smothers Norberto against the ropes, keeping solid control for almost a full minute. >Wai tries to use dirty boxing against Norberto, but his opponent's wrestling skills prevent any damage from happening. >Norberto doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >The time runs out on round one. >A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Wai. >We are back underway! >Wai looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Norberto. >Norberto seems happy to grapple with Wai. >Wai is trying to muscle Norberto up against the ropes. >Wai manages it, and controls Norberto up against the ropes. >Breathing very hard, Masato Wai is looking ragged. >Wai tries to use some dirty boxing, but Norberto uses wrestling to nullify any potential damage. >Norberto is controlled up against the ropes for almost an entire minute, unable to break free. >Norberto is controlled up against the ropes for about thirty seconds. >Wai tries to maintain control, but Norberto wrestles his way out of trouble and turns it so that Wai ends up backed against the ropes. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >With Wai stuck against the ropes, Norberto tries to complete a takedown. >Wai digs in and manages to defend the takedown. >Masato Wai looks very, very tired. >Norberto looks very, very tired. >With the ropes trapping Wai, Norberto looks to try and take him down. >Norberto has to struggle for it, but is eventually rewarded with the takedown. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Time slips away as Norberto successfully keeps Wai stuck against the ground. >Time slips away as Norberto successfully keeps Wai stuck against the ground. >Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. >I have to give that round to Wai, but only a 10-9. >We are back underway! >A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Norberto. >Wai sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >The takedown is completed, Wai is on his back and pulls guard. >Norberto looks totally gassed. >Norberto looks to pass guard and get side control. >He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. >Wai tries to get double underhooks on Norberto so that he can get some control, but can't get them. >Norberto looks to get past the guard. >Wai comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Norberto in guard. >Wai tries to pull Norberto in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it. >Norberto attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. >He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. >Norberto doesn't allow Wai to lock him up with double underhooks. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Norberto lies on top of Wai, basically smothering him. >Norberto is trying to pass guard. >Norberto isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. >Norberto doesn't allow Wai to lock him up with double underhooks. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Norberto smothers Wai with his body by pushing forward and down. >The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight. >I have to give that round to Norberto, but only a 10-9. >The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions. >Judge #1 has given Wai the win. >Judge #2 has called it a victory for Wai. >Judge #3 has called it a victory for Wai. >So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Masato 'Heart' Wai! Official Result: Masato 'Heart' Wai defeats Norberto (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor. Undercard: Hiro Arai takes on Gyokusho 'Fujizilla' Fujimoto >Round one begins! >Fujimoto comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Arai. >Fujimoto grapples with Arai, who made no attempt to escape. >Fujimoto tries to wrestle Arai backward and up against the ropes. >Arai ends up backed against the ropes. >Fujimoto tries to keep him pressed up against the ropes with wrestling, but Arai isn't allowing it. >Arai tries for a standing guillotine, but Fujimoto pulls free to quickly. >Fujimoto tries to smother him against the ropes with wrestling, but can't keep control of Arai who is fighting it. >Fujimoto tries to keep him pressed up against the ropes with wrestling, but Arai isn't allowing it. >Arai sees the opportunity for a standing guillotine, but Fujimoto saw it coming and swiftly blocked it. >Arai wrestles back against Fujimoto, turning him around so that he now has his back to the ropes. >Arai keeps Fujimoto up against the ropes with wrestling, getting thirty seconds or more of solid control. >Arai looks for a trip takedown. >Fujimoto digs in and manages to defend the takedown. >Arai uses dirty boxing to punish Fujimoto while he is pressed up against the ropes. >Arai uses dirty boxing to punish Fujimoto while he is pressed up against the ropes. >With the ropes trapping Fujimoto, Arai looks to try and take him down. >Fujimoto shows stubborn resistance and Arai cannot complete the takedown. >Arai pins Fujimoto up against the ropes and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Arai tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Fujimoto uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched. >Fujimoto is trapped against the ropes and Arai punishes him with some dirty boxing. >Arai tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Fujimoto uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched. >Arai attempts to wrestle Fujimoto to the ground. >Fujimoto shows stubborn resistance to the takedown, and eventually turns it so that Arai is the one with his back to the ropes. >Fujimoto tries to hit Arai with a knee strike, but Arai takes the opportunity to switch it around so that he is in control and Fujimoto is the one backed against the ropes. >Fujimoto is trapped against the ropes and Arai punishes him with some dirty boxing. >With Fujimoto stuck against the ropes, Arai tries to complete a takedown. >Fujimoto does his best to grab a guillotine, but Arai fights it off and succeeds with the takedown. >Hiro Arai looks very tired out there. >Arai attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. >Arai gets past, but Fujimoto stops him at half guard. >Arai fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. >Fujimoto tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Arai. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Arai fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. >Arai blocks Fujimoto as he tries a transition to full guard. >Arai keeps Fujimoto guessing with a few quick strikes. >Round one ends as time expires. >Close, but that round goes to Arai, 10-9 on my card. >We are back underway! >Fujimoto counters an attempted body kick by scoring with a clean punch. >Arai throws a kick to the body but Fujimoto avoids it. >Arai eats a jab as he steps in. >Fujimoto circles as he plans his next move. >Arai comes in closer to press the issue. >Arai comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Fujimoto. >Fujimoto tries to counter Arai with a huge punch, but it doesn't hit the target. >Arai switches stances, throws a speculative punch, then switches right back again. >Fujimoto doesn't let Arai settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Fujimoto scores with a jab that stops Arai getting too close. >A straight jab by Fujimoto keeps Arai from advancing. >The fight slows as Arai sits back and allows Fujimoto to circle. >Hiro Arai looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. >Fujimoto keeps Arai back with a crisp jab. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Arai scores with a head kick, but cannot knock Fujimoto down! >Arai comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Fujimoto sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >The takedown doesn't work, Fujimoto saw it coming and got out of range. >Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. >There was very little to separate them in that round, but I'll give that one 10-9 to Arai. >There's the bell and round number three begins! >Fujimoto counters a jab by hitting a nice sequence of jabs. >Arai throws a barrage of big punches but Fujimoto is quick to move out of range. >Fujimoto moves away from a high kick and counters with a stinging jab >Fujimoto steps back to avoid a kick to the body. >Fujimoto counters a body kick by hitting a crisp punch. >Hiro Arai looks like he is completely out of gas. >Fujimoto keeps Arai from advancing with a crisp jab. >Fujimoto catches an oncoming Arai with a crisp jab. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Arai steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere. >Fujimoto quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >Fujimoto slips out of the way of a flurry of strikes. >Fujimoto scores with a jab. >Fujimoto moves away from a high kick and counters with a jab to the cheek. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Arai hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening. >Not letting up, Fujimoto quickly steps in closer to attack Arai. >Fujimoto slips out of the way of a head kick. >The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight. >That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Fujimoto. >Here come the official decisions. >Judge #1: Arai. >Judge #2: Arai. >Judge #3: Arai. >So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Hiro Arai! Official Result: Hiro Arai defeats Gyokusho 'Fujizilla' Fujimoto (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average. Undercard:'White Hope' Kafu Bunya will take on Heikichi Shimizu >The fight begins! >A quick one-two combination from Shimizu only finds gloves. >Not letting up, Bunya quickly steps in closer to attack Shimizu. >Bunya hits a jab. >Bunya shoots in, looking for a takedown. >Bunya doesn't get the takedown, Shimizu saw it coming and was equal to it. >Shimizu looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Shimizu walks into a big jab, landing right on the cheek. >Bunya scores with a series of quick punches. >Bunya is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Shimizu. >Bunya grapples with Shimizu, who made no attempt to escape. >Using his wrestling skills, Shimizu is trying to push Bunya up against the ropes. >Shimizu achieves it, pinning Bunya to the ropes. >Shimizu keeps Bunya up against the ropes with wrestling, racking up almost a minute of solid control. >Bunya is controlled up against the ropes for about thirty seconds. >Shimizu attempts to wrestle Bunya to the ground. >Bunya does get taken down, unable to grab the guillotine that he was looking for. >Shimizu fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Shimizu keeps Bunya guessing with a few quick strikes. >Bunya tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Shimizu. >Shimizu fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. >Shimizu throws a few half-hearted punches as he takes a moment to plan ahead. >Bunya works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position. >Neither fighter can gain an advantage in the scramble, and they both end up on their feet. >Shimizu slams a crisp punch into the gloves of Bunya, but can't follow up. >Bunya doesn't let Shimizu settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >Bunya comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Shimizu stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Bunya into a clinch. >Shimizu attempts to take down Bunya from the grapple. >Shimizu doesn't get the takedown, Bunya instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. >Bunya tries to pick Shimizu up for a slam. >Shimizu squirms out of it and takes down Bunya, taking his back! >Shimizu attempts to set up an rear naked choke on Bunya. >Shimizu flattens Bunya out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap! >By Submission, the winner is Shimizu! Official Result: Heikichi Shimizu defeats 'White Hope' Kafu Bunya (Submission in 8:58 of round 1). The match was rated as being Decent. Undercard:Atep of Indonesia battles Shizuya Nakae >>There's the opening bell! >Atep hits a flurry of quick punches on Nakae. >Atep uses a body kick on Nakae. >Nakae looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Atep uses his strikes to stop Nakae from getting close enough to grapple. >Atep attacks Nakae with a series of quick jabs. >Nakae looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Atep is too quick, and manages to hit Nakae with a good clean jab. >Nakae gets caught with a series of quick punches and has to back off. >Atep stings Nakae with a series of quick punches. >A straight punch from Atep fails to land. >Nakae doesn't let Atep settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Nakae. >The takedown is successful, Atep pulls guard. >Nakae begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. >Atep comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Nakae in guard. >Atep gets the double underhooks in and pulls Nakae close, controlling him well. >We move into the second half of this round. >Nakae attempts to pass guard. >Atep comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Nakae in guard. >Atep smothers Nakae with close control, stopping him from posturing up. >Nakae looks to get past the guard. >He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. >Atep tries to get double underhooks on Nakae so that he can get some control, but can't get them. >Nakae attempts to pass guard. >Atep comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Nakae in guard. >Atep tries to switch to a butterfly guard, but Nakae prevents it. >Nakae throws a few half-hearted punches as he takes a moment to plan ahead. >Nakae looks to pass guard and get side control. >Atep is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Nakae firmly in guard. >Atep grabs Nakae and draws him in close, smothering him. >The time runs out on round one. >That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Atep. >We are back underway! >Atep throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Nakae. >Atep can't get the takedown, Nakae defends it well and pulls them into a clinch. >Atep smothers Nakae when he tries to use some dirty boxing, and gains the upper hand in the grapple as a result. >Atep looks for a takedown from the grapple. >Atep doesn't get the takedown, Nakae blocked it. >Atep, controlling the grapple with Nakae, goes for a takedown. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Nakae blocked Atep. >Atep attempts to take down Nakae from the grapple. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Nakae blocked Atep. >Atep looks for a takedown from the grapple. >Atep doesn't get the takedown, Nakae blocked it. >Atep attempts to take down Nakae from the grapple. >He has the takedown; Nakae didn't even seem to fight it, and simply pulls guard. >We move into the second half of this round. >Nakae is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Atep off of him. >Atep throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. >The clock runs down as Nakae is being smothered against the ground by Atep. >Atep fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. >Nakae tries to sweep Atep. >The sweep works, but only results in both fighters ending up scrambling back to their feet. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Nakae is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Atep. >Atep counters with a jab that catches Nakae hard. >Atep comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Nakae saw the takedown coming, he tries to grab a guillotine. >Atep gets the takedown! Nakae pulls guard. >The time runs out on round two. >I have to give that round to Atep, but only a 10-9. >We are back underway! >Moving in closer, Nakae looks like he may want to wrestle Atep. >Atep counters with a jab that catches Nakae hard. >Nakae gets hit with a crisp jab. >Atep uses a sharp body kick. >Nakae narrowly misses Atep with an uppercut. >Not letting Nakae settle, Atep moves in closer. >Atep looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Nakae sees a chance for a takedown attempt, and Atep, caught by surprise, has to pull guard. >Nakae throws a few half-hearted punches as he takes a moment to plan ahead. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Nakae looks to get past the guard. >He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. >Using his leg strength to push Nakae back a bit, Atep looks to scramble for position. >Nakae seizes the opportunity, Atep was too slow and can do no more than turtle up with his opponent on top. >Atep of Indonesia is breathing very hard. >Nakae pounds away with punches, but Atep absorbs them and manages to stand back up. >Nakae uses a combination of three punches to get Atep to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >Atep tries to step away from the takedown. >Atep avoids the takedown attempt. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Nakae is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Atep. >Atep keeps himself moving out of range, not wanting to grapple. >Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. >I think Nakae took that round, 10-9 on my score card. >The judges' decisions are now being announced. >Judge #1 has given Atep the win. >Judge #2 gives the result in favour of Atep. >Judge #3 has Atep as the winner. >The winner, by unanimous decision, is Atep of Indonesia! Official Result: Atep of Indonesia defeats Shizuya Nakae (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent. Headline: Jonathan 'The Locust' Huang competes against Jerezo >Round one begins! >Huang catches Jerezo with a flurry of small strikes. >Jerezo throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Huang attempts to snare Jerezo in a guillotine off the takedown. >Jerezo gets the takedown, but Huang has the guillotine choke! >The guillotine is fully sunk in, Jerezo has no option but to tap out! >By Submission, the winner is Huang! Official Result: Jonathan 'The Locust' Huang defeats Jerezo (Submission in 1:16 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great. Co-Main Event: Sho Kitabatake battles Jin 'The Tsunami' Katou >There's the opening bell! >Kitabatake looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >He pulls Katou into a grapple. >The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other. >Katou keeps Kitabatake from advancing with a crisp jab. >Katou comes in quick and hits a quick series of punches. >Moving in closer, Kitabatake looks like he may want to wrestle Katou. >Katou is pulled into a grapple. >Using his wrestling skills, Kitabatake is trying to push Katou up against the ropes. >Kitabatake does it, Katou is stuck with his back to the ropes. >Kitabatake tries to keep him pressed up against the ropes with wrestling, but Katou isn't allowing it. >Katou manages to slap on a standing guillotine choke, and takes Kitabatake down with it! >Kitabatake escapes the guillotine. >Kitabatake attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. >Katou is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Kitabatake firmly in guard. >Katou tries to sweep Kitabatake but can't do it. >Kitabatake throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. >Kitabatake blocks an attempted sweep. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Kitabatake throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. >Katou tries to sweep Kitabatake but doesn't get anywhere. >Kitabatake begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. >Katou is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Kitabatake firmly in guard. >Kitabatake blocks an attempted sweep. >In guard, Kitabatake throws a couple of punches designed to keep Katou guessing. >In guard, Kitabatake begins working to pass to side control. >Katou comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Kitabatake in guard. >Katou tries to smother Kitabatake by holding him, but can't keep control. >Kitabatake punches down at Katou, but they are easily taken on the gloves. >Kitabatake attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. >Katou is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Kitabatake firmly in guard. >Katou tries to sweep Kitabatake but doesn't get anywhere. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Kitabatake attempts to pass guard. >He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. >Kitabatake blocks an attempted sweep. >Round one ends as time expires. >I have to give that round to Kitabatake, but only a 10-9. >There's the bell for the start of the round! >A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Katou. >Kitabatake tries to step away from the takedown. >Katou gets the takedown! Kitabatake pulls guard. >Katou attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. >Kitabatake is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Katou firmly in guard. >Kitabatake tries to ensare Katou in a triangle. >The triangle is deeply applied, Katou has to tap before he is put to sleep! >The winner, by Submission; Sho Kitabatake! Official Result: Sho Kitabatake defeats Jin 'The Tsunami' Katou (Submission in 1:16 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent. Main Event: Palmer 'Daddy Bear' Lette goes up against 'The Street Fighter' Leon Banks >And here we go! >Lette hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening. >Banks doesn't let Lette settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage. >Lette looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Lette can't get near enough to engage, Banks uses strikes to keep him out of range. >Banks counters a jab by hitting a clean jab. >Banks uses a nice jab to prevent Lette from getting closer. >Banks shoots in, looking for a takedown. >Lette tries to step away from the takedown. >Banks can't get the takedown, Lette was too quick to back away. >Lette looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >To counter, Banks throws a big strike which doesn't miss by much. >Lette looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Banks. >Lette is forced to use his gloves to deflect a sudden counter punch. >Banks comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Lette stuffs the takedown, but gets pushed up against the ropes instead. >Banks steps back from Lette and looks to unleash some strikes. >Lette tries for a body kick but Banks moves out of range. >Lette is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Banks. >Lette grabs Banks and pulls him into a grapple. >Lette uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Banks. >Using his wrestling skills, Lette is trying to push Banks up against the ropes. >Lette achieves it, pinning Banks to the ropes. >We move into the second half of this round. >Lette steps back to achieve some separation from Banks and gets ready to strike. >Lette avoids a quick jab and hits a crisp punch. >A straight punch from Banks fails to land. >Lette quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >Lette looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Banks. >Banks finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. >Lette is looking to muscle Banks back against the ropes. >Banks ends up backed against the ropes. >Banks is controlled up against the ropes for over a minute, completely unable to break free. >Lette smothers Banks against the ropes, easily keeping solid control for a minute or more. >Breathing very hard, Palmer Lette is looking ragged. >Lette keeps Banks up against the ropes with wrestling, racking up almost a minute of solid control. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Lette pins Banks up against the ropes and controls him for the remainder of the round. >Palmer Lette seems to be fighting against exhaustion. >Time expires and we come to the end of round one. >That was a 10-8 to Lette on my card, Banks was well behind. >There's the bell and round number two begins! >Banks catches an oncoming Lette with a crisp jab. >Lette comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Banks. >Lette gets caught with a punch though, and he is momentarily wobbly! >Lette moves in closer but takes a crisp jab to the face. >Banks avoids a flurry of punches and hits a jab to the cheek. >Banks steps back to avoid a flurry of punches. >Banks catches Lette with a solid jab. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Lette is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Banks. >Lette gets caught with a punch though, and his wobbly legs can't support him...down he goes! >Banks sees his chance and tries to secure side control. >Lette has recovered enough to pull Banks into a tight clinch on the ground, preventing him from firing off any strikes. >Banks starts trying to work to go from side control to mount. >Banks shifts to mount. >Banks pounds away from the mount, but is unable to land many clean shots on Lette. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Banks unloads with big punches from the mount, but Lette is able to deal with most of them. >Banks pounds away from the mount with elbows, but is unable to land many clean shots on Lette. >Lette has been cut above his eye, blood is trickling down. >Banks pounds away from the mount with elbows, but is unable to land many clean shots on Lette. >The time is up, and that's the end of round two. >Close, but that round goes to Banks, 10-9 on my card. >We are back underway! >Banks avoids a flurry of punches and hits a crisp jab. >Palmer Lette looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. >Lette tries for a jab but Banks moves out of range. >Banks avoids a jab and scores with a jab to the cheek. >Lette looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Banks. >Banks ends up grappling for supremacy with Lette. >Banks gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Lette uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. >Lette tries to wrestle Banks backward and up against the ropes. >Lette manages it, and controls Banks up against the ropes. >Lette uses dirty boxing to punish Banks while he is pressed up against the ropes. >Leon Banks is looking really tired. >Banks is trapped against the ropes and held there by Lette, with apparent ease, for over a minute. >We move into the second half of this round. >Lette smothers Banks against the ropes, keeping solid control for almost a full minute. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Banks is trapped against the ropes and held there by Lette until the round ends. >The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. >I have to give that round to Lette, but only a 10-9. >The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced. >Judge #1 gives the result in favour of Lette. >Judge #2 has given Lette the win. >Judge #3 gives the result in favour of Lette. >Palmer 'Daddy Bear' Lette wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: Palmer 'Daddy Bear' Lette defeats 'The Street Fighter' Leon Banks (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good. - Katou looks like he's was a product of hype rather than skill, I expected him to win, now hes got a long road back to get another shot at the belt. - Lets face it, this card was one of those cards that we had to get through, ton of good young talent was showcased on the undercard, so not a total loss. - Pay-Per-View: 59,798 buys for revenue of $239,192 - show rating: Very Poor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makhai Posted August 8, 2009 Author Share Posted August 8, 2009 Avatar issues press release. bloodynose.com - ALPHA-1 announced Sunday that Yukichi Sato, has been released from the final fight on his contract. In happier news, they announced the signing of "The Prodigy" Manuel Silva, to a 10 fight deal, with 5 guaranteed fights. No word on first opponent for the talented young Brazilian, but names like Caca de Andrade, and Toson Ono have been tossed around. More news as we get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makhai Posted August 9, 2009 Author Share Posted August 9, 2009 Avatar announce first TV card. Bushido Saturday, 31-6-1999, from Tokyo Dome, in Tokyo Japan. Main Event: Layla Holmes vs. Thea Higgins for the ALPHA-1 Women's Title Co-Event: Ikku Funaki vs. Gabriel Gallego (WW) Headline: Ikuhisa Tamura vs. Khru Duangjan (HW) Undercard: Chuck Dooley vs. Randall Donnelly (HW) Undercard: Kimie Igrashi vs. Eiko Shiokawa (Women's) Preliminary Card Kyuwa Itou vs. Bernard Blue (MW) Wade LeCavalier vs. Ukyo Narita (MW) Maya Komagata vs. Honey Due (Women's) Chisaki vs. Clare Peyton (Women's) Setsuko Henmi vs. Tabitha Cameron (Women's) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makhai Posted August 9, 2009 Author Share Posted August 9, 2009 Bushido Saturday, Week 4, June 1999 from Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan Attendance: 3,666 ($219,960) Prelim: Setsuko Henmi competes against 'The Flame-Haired Phenom' Tabitha Cameron >The fight begins! >Cameron throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Cameron is surprised by a countering jab that springs out of nowhere, but she avoids it at the last second. >Cameron throws a combination but doesn't do any damage. >Henmi doesn't press the issue, allowing Cameron to circle. >Cameron bobs and weaves. >Time slips away as Henmi doesn't press Cameron, allowing her to circle. >Cameron uses a combination of three punches to get Henmi to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >To counter, Henmi fires off a strike which doesn't miss by much. >Cameron counters a jab with a crisp jab. >Cameron sneaks a glance at her corner. >Time slips away as Henmi doesn't press Cameron, allowing her to circle. >A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Cameron. >Henmi stuffs the takedown attempt, then pulls Cameron up close into a clinch. >Henmi tries to wrestle Cameron backward and up against the ropes. >Henmi manages it, and controls Cameron up against the ropes. >Henmi keeps Cameron up against the ropes with wrestling, racking up almost a minute of solid control. >Henmi smothers Cameron against the ropes, keeping solid control for about thirty seconds. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Henmi tries to keep her up against the ropes with wrestling, but Cameron reverses so that she is the one in control. >Cameron attempts to wrestle Henmi to the ground. >Henmi digs in and manages to defend the takedown. >With Henmi stuck against the ropes, Cameron tries to complete a takedown. >Henmi will not go down, she blocks the takedown despite the best efforts of Cameron. >With the ropes trapping Henmi, Cameron looks to try and take her down. >Henmi shows stubborn resistance to the takedown, and eventually turns it so that Cameron is the one with her back to the ropes. >Setsuko Henmi is breathing very hard. >Cameron wrestles back against Henmi, turning her around so that she now has her back to the ropes. >Cameron pins Henmi up against the ropes and easily controls her for well over a minute. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Cameron attempts to wrestle Henmi to the ground. >Cameron does eventually get Henmi to the ground, but almost got caught in a guillotine on the way down. >Cameron begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. >She passes the guard well, gaining side control. >Round one ends as time expires. >Close, but that round goes to Cameron, 10-9 on my card. >And here we go, round two! >Henmi throws a barrage of big punches but Cameron is quick to move out of range. >Cameron catches Henmi with a solid jab. >Henmi throws a flurry of punches but Cameron steps back and avoids them. >Cameron slips out of the way of a flurry of strikes. >Setsuko Henmi seems to be fighting against exhaustion. >Cameron scores with a jab that stops Henmi getting too close. >Cameron smashes Henmi with a huge punch, but she stays on her feet! >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Cameron uses the jab. >Cameron catches an oncoming Henmi with a crisp jab. >Cameron hits an enormous punch, shaking Henmi but not putting her down! >Cameron hits an enormous punch, shaking Henmi but not putting her down! >We're into the final minute of the round. >Cameron keeps Henmi from advancing with a crisp jab. >Cameron slips out of the way of a body kick. >Henmi throws a barrage of big punches but Cameron is quick to move out of range. >Round two ends as time expires. >That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Cameron. >There's the bell and round number three begins! >A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Cameron. >Cameron doesn't get the takedown, Henmi saw it coming and was equal to it. >Henmi throws a flurry of punches but Cameron steps back and avoids them. >Henmi bobs and weaves. >Not letting up, Cameron steps in closer to pressure Henmi into action. >Tabitha Cameron doesn't look like she has much left in the tank. >Henmi tries for a jab but Cameron moves out of range. >Henmi narrowly misses Cameron with an uppercut. >The fight slows as Cameron sits back and allows Henmi to circle. >Setsuko Henmi looks totally gassed. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Cameron uses a nice jab to prevent Henmi from getting closer. >Henmi glances a right hand strike off the side of the left shoulder. >It seems that Cameron is happy to let Henmi circle for the moment. >Cameron shoots in for a takedown. >The takedown is stuffed, so Cameron has to go to settle for pushing Henmi up against the ropes. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Cameron attempts to wrestle Henmi to the ground. >Cameron tries hard but cannot get Henmi off of her feet, and winds up reversed and with her back to the ropes. >Henmi attempts to establish some dominance with her wrestling, but Cameron is too hard to keep controlled against the ropes. >Henmi suddenly finds a guillotine choke slapped on her, and she gets pulled down to the ground in it! >Henmi needn't panic as there's only a few seconds left and so the guillotine won't force the tap! >The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight. >Close, but that round goes to Henmi, 10-9 on my card. >The judges' decisions are now being announced. >Judge #1 has called it a victory for Cameron. >Judge #2 has called it a victory for Cameron. >Judge #3 gives the result in favour of Cameron. >So the winner, by unanimous decision, is 'The Flame-Haired Phenom' Tabitha Cameron! Official Result: 'The Flame-Haired Phenom' Tabitha Cameron defeats Setsuko Henmi (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent. Prelim:Chisaki Gojo squares off with Clare Peyton >We are underway! >Gojo circles as she plans her next move. >It seems that Peyton is happy to let Gojo circle for the moment. >Gojo looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >They start grappling, Peyton looks happy to engage Gojo at close quarters. >Using her wrestling skills, Gojo is trying to push Peyton up against the ropes. >Gojo manages it, and controls Peyton up against the ropes. >Gojo breaks the grapple and prepares to launch some strikes at Peyton. >An exchange of blows doesn't really produce any damage or a clear advantage. >From the missed strikes they clinch. >Peyton attempts to take down Gojo from the grapple. >Peyton can't get the takedown, as Gojo wrestles her way into a dominant position. >Gojo is trying to push Peyton so that her back is up against the ropes. >Peyton ends up backed against the ropes. >Gojo moves back from the grapple and looks ready to strike. >Gojo is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Peyton. >Strikes from Peyton keep Gojo from stepping in too close, and she is forced to step back. >Peyton waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a jab to the cheek. >Peyton throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Gojo. >The takedown doesn't work, Gojo stuffed it and then works into a clinch position. >We move into the second half of this round. >Gojo is trying to push Peyton so that her back is up against the ropes. >Gojo does it, Peyton is stuck with her back to the ropes. >Gojo breaks the grapple and prepares to launch some strikes at Peyton. >Peyton counters a wayward jab with a solid jab. >Peyton counters a flurry of punches by hitting a crisp punch. >Peyton throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >The takedown doesn't work, Gojo stuffed it. >Peyton throws out a quick jab. >Gojo doesn't press the issue, allowing Peyton to circle. >Peyton slams a crisp punch into the gloves of Gojo, but can't follow up. >The fight slows as Gojo sits back and allows Peyton to circle. >Peyton snaps off a jab that catches Gojo stepping in. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Peyton catches Gojo with a flurry of small strikes. >Gojo circles as she plans her next move. >Peyton comes in closer to press the issue. >Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. >Close, but that round goes to Gojo, 10-9 on my card. >There's the bell for the start of the round! >Gojo misses with a punch. >Not letting Gojo settle at all, Peyton comes in closer. >Peyton catches Gojo with a solid jab. >Peyton throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Gojo. >The takedown is successful, Gojo pulls guard. >Chisaki Gojo is looking really tired. >Peyton begins trying to pass the guard. >She does excellently, getting past the guard and into side control. >Peyton tries to lock Gojo into an arm triangle. >The arm triangle is locked in, tight enough that Gojo has to tap out! >The winner, by Submission, is Clare Peyton! Official Result: Clare Peyton defeats Chisaki Gojo (Submission in 2:29 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good. Prelim: Maya 'Vampiro' Komagata battles 'The Wicked Bitch Of The West' Honey Due >We are underway! >Komagata throws a kick to the body but Due avoids it. >Due uses a nice jab to prevent Komagata from getting closer. >There's a takedown attempt from Komagata. >Due sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >Komagata can't get the takedown, Due was too quick to back away. >Due snaps off a jab that catches Komagata coming in. >Komagata comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Due. >Due uses her strikes to stop Komagata from getting close enough to grapple. >Due circles around Komagata. >Komagata presses in closer to attack. >Komagata throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Due. >Komagata walks into a big jab, landing right on the cheek. >Due scores with a jab that stops Komagata getting too close. >Komagata tries for a jab but Due moves out of range. >Due counters a missed punch with a straight punch. >Due gets Komagata with a right hand to the ribs, but it lacked power. >Not letting Due settle, Komagata moves in closer. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Komagata. >Due counters with a jab that catches Komagata hard. >Due avoids a flurry of punches and hits a jab. >There's a takedown attempt from Komagata. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Due blocked Komagata. >Due avoids a low kick. >Backing out of range, Due circles tentatively. >Komagata presses in closer to attack. >Komagata shoots in, looking for a takedown. >Due tries to step away from the takedown. >The takedown doesn't work, Due saw it coming and got out of range. >Komagata takes a jab to the cheek. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Due steps back to avoid a jab. >A straight jab by Due keeps Komagata from advancing. >Komagata doesn't let Due settle, stepping in closer to impose herself. >Round one ends as time expires. >I think Due took that round, 10-9 on my score card. >There's the bell and round number two begins! >Due uses a jab to keep Komagata back. >Due counters a punch by hitting a clean jab. >Due counters a punch by hitting a crisp punch. >Due waits out a flurry of punches and then hits a punch. >Due sneaks a glance at her corner. >Komagata quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >Komagata is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Due. >Komagata can't get near enough to engage, Due uses strikes to keep her out of range. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Due avoids a body kick. >Due bobs and weaves. >Komagata quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >Komagata chooses to shoot in on Due. >Due attempts to avoid Komagata as she shoots in. >Komagata can't get the takedown, Due was too quick to back away. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Due. >Komagata stuffs the takedown attempt, then pulls Due up close into a clinch. >Komagata tries to wrestle Due backward and up against the ropes. >Komagata achieves it, pinning Due to the ropes. >Maya Komagata is breathing very hard. >Komagata looks to try and maintain control via her wrestling skills, but Due fights it every inch of the way. >Round two ends as time expires. >An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Due 10-9. >We are back underway! >Due fires off an uppercut just as Komagata ducked down, and it hits right on the point of the jaw! Down goes Komagata! >Due moves quickly to be by the side of Komagata and looks to rain down strikes. >Due rains down bombs on Komagata, who isn't able to offer any resistance, and the referee has no alternative but to end the fight! >By TKO, the winner is Due! Official Result: 'The Wicked Bitch Of The West' Honey Due defeats Maya 'Vampiro' Komagata (TKO in 0:45 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good. Prelim: Wade 'The Mantis' LeCavalier competes against 'The Japanese Cowboy' Ukyo Narita >Round one begins! >There's a takedown attempt from Narita. >Narita is surprised by a big countering punch, but he avoids it at the last second. >LeCavalier avoids a straight right and hits a clean jab. >LeCavalier fires off a looping punch, but Narita avoids it. >Narita doesn't let LeCavalier settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >Narita uses a combination of three punches to get LeCavalier to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >LeCavalier throws a big punch as a counter, but it misses the target. >Narita takes a nasty-looking kick to the inside of the knee. >LeCavalier comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Narita. >Narita finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. >Narita tries to wriggle free, but LeCavalier controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too. >Narita tries to wriggle free, but LeCavalier controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too. >LeCavalier uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Narita as they grapple. >Narita tries to wriggle free, but LeCavalier controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too. >LeCavalier hits Narita with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. >LeCavalier uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Narita as they grapple. >LeCavalier and Narita break the grapple and are apart again, circling. >LeCavalier moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a stinging leg kick. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >LeCavalier keeps out of range, assessing the situation. >Narita steps in closer to force the issue. >There's a takedown attempt from Narita. >LeCavalier tries to counter Narita with a huge punch, but it doesn't hit the target. >Backing out of range, Narita circles tentatively. >Not letting up, LeCavalier quickly steps in closer to attack Narita. >They come together and strike, but neither can get past the gloves of the other. >Narita comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >LeCavalier fires off a strike first, but it the impact is taken by the gloves of Narita. >LeCavalier counters a missed punch with a nice punch. >A quick one-two combination from Narita only finds gloves. >LeCavalier presses in closer to attack. >Narita chooses to shoot in on LeCavalier. >LeCavalier attempts to avoid Narita as he shoots in. >Narita doesn't get the takedown, LeCavalier avoided it. >Narita throws out a quick jab. >Not letting Narita settle at all, LeCavalier comes in closer. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >LeCavalier moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a solid jab. >LeCavalier jabs Narita as he advances. >Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. >I have to give that round to LeCavalier, but only a 10-9. >And here we go, round two! >A speculative waist-high kick by Narita finds nothing but air. >LeCavalier doesn't press the issue, allowing Narita to circle. >LeCavalier circles, looking for an opening. >Time slips away as Narita doesn't press LeCavalier, allowing him to circle. >Backing out of range, Narita circles tentatively. >Time slips away as LeCavalier doesn't press Narita, allowing him to circle. >Narita throws out a quick jab. >LeCavalier seems to be waiting for Narita to make a move. >Wade LeCavalier doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >Narita throws three punches in quick succession, but LeCavalier was out of range. >Not letting Narita settle, LeCavalier moves in closer. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >LeCavalier catches Narita across the side with a hard kick. >Backing out of range, Narita circles tentatively. >The fight slows as LeCavalier sits back and allows Narita to circle. >We're into the final minute of the round. >A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning. >Narita hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening. >LeCavalier steps in to put some pressure on. >Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. >I have to give that round to LeCavalier, but only a 10-9. >And here we go, round three! >Narita waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a punch. >LeCavalier takes a hard leg kick. >Narita keeps LeCavalier back with a crisp jab. >Narita counters a flurry of punches with a kick to the body. >Narita gets LeCavalier with a right hand to the ribs, but it lacked power. >LeCavalier seems to be waiting for Narita to make a move. >Narita fires off a stinging leg kick. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >LeCavalier tries for a series of strikes but Narita moves out of range. >LeCavalier throws a flurry of punches but Narita steps back and avoids them. >Narita avoids a quick jab and hits a kick to the ribs. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Narita avoids a jab. >Narita uses a jab to sting LeCavalier. >LeCavalier counters a leg kick with a nice sequence of jabs. >From the looks of things, I don't think Wade LeCavalier has much energy left. >Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. >I think Narita took that round, 10-9 on my score card. >The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced. >Judge #1 has given LeCavalier the win. >Judge #2 has LeCavalier as the winner. >Judge #3 has called it a victory for LeCavalier. >The winner, by unanimous decision, is Wade LeCavalier! Official Result: Wade 'The Mantis' LeCavalier defeats 'The Japanese Cowboy' Ukyo Narita (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor. Prelim: Kyuwa Itou competes against Bernard 'Scud' Blue >Round one begins! >Blue gets hit with a crisp jab. >Itou avoids a jab and scores with a straight punch. >Blue comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Itou counters with a jab that catches Blue hard. >Itou keeps Blue from advancing with a crisp jab. >Itou waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a kick to the ribs. >Blue comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >Itou attempts to avoid Blue as he shoots in. >The takedown doesn't work, Itou saw it coming and got out of range. >Itou keeps Blue from advancing with a crisp jab. >Itou snaps off a jab that catches Blue coming in. >Blue comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Blue walks into a big jab, landing right on the cheek. >Itou counters a flurry of punches with a nice jab. >Itou hits a swift leg kick on Blue. >We move into the second half of this round. >Itou hits Blue with a nice jab. >Itou catches Blue with a scything low kick to the legs. >Itou stings Blue with a kick to the thigh. >Itou catches Blue with a solid jab. >Itou uses a body kick on Blue. >Blue circles around Itou. >Itou presses in closer to attack. >Itou counters a wayward jab with a crisp jab. >Itou counters a punch by hitting a clean jab. >Backing out of range, Itou circles tentatively. >Blue doesn't let Itou settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >Blue looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Itou. >He pulls Itou into a grapple. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Itou gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Blue uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. >Blue hits Itou with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. >Blue is looking to muscle Itou back against the ropes. >Blue does it, Itou is stuck with his back to the ropes. >Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. >I have to give that round to Itou, but only a 10-9. >Round two begins! >Blue comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Itou tries to avoid the takedown. >Blue can't get the takedown, Itou was too quick to back away. >Blue looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Itou. >Itou is pulled into a grapple. >Blue is aiming to get Itou into a Muay Thai clinch. >Blue manages it, and now controls Itou by the back of the head. >Itou blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch. >Blue tries a knee strike but doesn't connect, but Itou isn't able to get free of the clinch either. >Blue misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Itou tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot. >Itou blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch. >Blue misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Blue misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch. >Breathing very hard, Kyuwa Itou is looking ragged. >Blue misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch. >The time is up, and that's the end of round two. >A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Blue. >We are back underway! >Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage. >Blue shoots in for a takedown. >Itou sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >The takedown doesn't work, Itou saw it coming and got out of range. >Blue fires off a looping punch, but Itou avoids it. >Time slips away as Itou doesn't press Blue, allowing him to circle. >Itou gets Blue with a nice jab. >Moving in closer, Blue looks like he may want to wrestle Itou. >Blue walks into a big jab, landing right on the cheek. >We move into the second half of this round. >Blue steps in and unloads with a nice sequence of jabs. >Bernard Blue doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >Blue shoots in, looking for a takedown. >Blue walks into a big jab, landing right on the cheek. >From the looks of things, I don't think Kyuwa Itou has much energy left. >Itou scores with a jab. >Blue slams a crisp punch into the gloves of Itou, but can't follow up. >The fight slows as Itou sits back and allows Blue to circle. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Blue uses a combination of three punches to get Itou to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >Itou counters with a jab that catches Blue hard. >Blue moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a jab to the cheek. >The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. >I have to give that round to Itou, but only a 10-9. >The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions. >Judge #1 has called it a victory for Itou. >Judge #2 has Itou as the winner. >Judge #3 has Itou as the winner. >Kyuwa Itou wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: Kyuwa Itou defeats Bernard 'Scud' Blue (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good. Undercard:Kimie 'LoKi' Igarashi will take on 'The Phantom' Eiko Shiokawa >Round one begins! >Igarashi uses the jab. >A quick one-two combination from Shiokawa only finds gloves. >Igarashi steps in to put some pressure on. >Igarashi chooses to shoot in on Shiokawa. >She has the takedown! Shiokawa pulls guard. >Igarashi lies on top of Shiokawa, basically smothering her. >Igarashi attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. >Igarashi isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. >Igarashi doesn't allow Shiokawa to lock her up with double underhooks. >Igarashi lies on top of Shiokawa, basically smothering her. >Igarashi starts trying to work to get past the guard. >She can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. >Shiokawa tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard. >A kimura attempt almost catches Igarashi, but Shiokawa eventually has to settle for using it to sweep to side control. >Shiokawa looks to get a mount. >She finds herself unable to get the mount on this attempt. >Igarashi pulls half guard. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Shiokawa attempts to pass half guard. >Igarashi comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Shiokawa in half guard. >Igarashi reaches over and tries to lock Shiokawa in a guillotine. >The guillotine is locked in, tight enough that Shiokawa has to tap out! >By Submission, the winner is Igarashi! Official Result: Kimie 'LoKi' Igarashi defeats 'The Phantom' Eiko Shiokawa (Submission in 6:26 of round 1). The match was rated as being Average. Undercard:Chuck 'The Laughing Man' Dooley goes up against Randall 'Dangerous' Donnelly >We are underway! >There's a takedown attempt from Donnelly. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Dooley blocked Donnelly. >Dooley avoids a punch and scores with a flurry of jabs and straight punches. >Donnelly circles as he plans his next move. >Not letting Donnelly settle, Dooley moves in closer. >Donnelly gets hit with a crisp jab. >Dooley scores with a series of quick punches. >Dooley fires off a barrage of big punches, forcing Donnelly back up against the ropes! >The referee jumps in and saves Donnelly from taking any more shots! >The winner, by TKO, is Chuck 'The Laughing Man' Dooley! Official Result: Chuck 'The Laughing Man' Dooley defeats Randall 'Dangerous' Donnelly (TKO in 2:56 of round 1). The match was rated as being Fantastic. Headline: Ikuhisa Tamura competes against 'The Bringer Of Pain' Khru Duangjan >We are underway! >Duangjan swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches. >Duangjan steps back to avoid a jab. >Duangjan waits out a flurry of punches and then hits a clean punch. >Duangjan waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a clean jab. >Duangjan uses a jab to sting Tamura. >Duangjan avoids a flurry of punches. >Duangjan uses the jab. >Duangjan uses a right hook, but misses. >Tamura steps in to put some pressure on. >Tamura is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Duangjan. >Duangjan is pulled into a grapple. >Duangjan tries to wriggle free, but Tamura controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too. >Tamura is looking to muscle Duangjan back against the ropes. >Tamura does it, Duangjan is stuck with his back to the ropes. >Duangjan is trapped against the ropes and held there by Tamura for almost a minute. >We move into the second half of this round. >Tamura pins Duangjan up against the ropes and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. >Tamura pins Duangjan up against the ropes and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. >Tamura tries to maintain control, but Duangjan isn't letting himself get bullied like that. >Tamura pins Duangjan up against the ropes and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. >Tamura uses dirty boxing to punish Duangjan while he is pressed up against the ropes. >Tamura tries to maintain control, but Duangjan wrestles his way out of trouble and turns it so that Tamura ends up backed against the ropes. >Duangjan smothers Tamura against the ropes, then hits him with an elbow strike to the side of the head. >That strike has opened up a noticeable gash above the eye of Tamura. >Duangjan smothers Tamura against the ropes, then hits him with an elbow strike to the side of the head. >Duangjan moves back from the grapple and looks ready to strike. >Duangjan uses a stiff jab to stop Tamura from advancing. >Duangjan avoids a flurry of punches. >Ikuhisa Tamura doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >The referee calls for a pause, he wants to check the cut on Tamura. >The ringside doctor gives the wound a look, but quickly signals that it is not going to be a problem. >The referee signals for the fight to continue! >Duangjan bobs and weaves. >Not letting Duangjan settle at all, Tamura comes in closer. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Moving in closer, Tamura looks like he may want to wrestle Duangjan. >Tamura walks into a big jab, landing right on the cheek. >Duangjan scores with a solid jab. >Duangjan hits a jab. >Time expires and we come to the end of round one. >Close, but that round goes to Tamura, 10-9 on my card. >We are back underway! >Duangjan avoids a quick jab and hits a great straight punch that lands perfectly on the button, Tamura is out like a light! >Khru Duangjan takes the victory by way of Knock Out! Official Result: 'The Bringer Of Pain' Khru Duangjan defeats Ikuhisa Tamura (Knock Out in 0:20 of round 2). The match was rated as being Fantastic. Co-Main Event: 'The Fist Of Justice' Ikku Funaki will take on 'Mad Dog' Gabriel Gallego >There's the opening bell! >A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Funaki. >Gallego tries to avoid the takedown. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Gallego avoided Funaki. >Moving in closer, Gallego looks like he may want to wrestle Funaki. >Funaki finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. >Gallego is trying to muscle Funaki up against the ropes. >Funaki ends up backed against the ropes. >Funaki is trapped against the ropes and Gallego punishes him with a solid elbow strike to the cheek. >Gallego keeps Funaki up against the ropes with wrestling, getting thirty seconds or more of solid control. >Funaki is trapped against the ropes and Gallego punishes him with two big elbow strikes to the face. >Gallego smothers Funaki against the ropes, then hits him with a knee strike to the ribs. >Gallego smothers Funaki against the ropes, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. >Gallego smothers Funaki against the ropes, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. >Funaki is pinned up against the ropes and takes two elbow strikes to the face from the clinch. >Funaki is controlled up against the ropes for about thirty seconds. >Gallego pins Funaki up against the ropes and controls him for thirty seconds or so. >Gallego smothers Funaki against the ropes, keeping solid control for about thirty seconds. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Gallego attempts to hit a knee strike, but Funaki tightens the clinch, preventing the blow from being launched. >Gallego tries to use some knee from the clinch, but Funaki is able to block them. >Gallego launches an knee strike but Funaki is ready, catches the leg, and uses some wrestling to turn it around so that Gallego is the one against the ropes. >Gallego takes a knee strike just above the hip. >Funaki smothers Gallego against the ropes, keeping solid control for almost a full minute. >Gallego is trapped against the ropes and held there by Funaki for almost a minute. >Funaki pins Gallego up against the ropes and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. >Gallego is trapped against the ropes and Funaki punishes him with a solid elbow strike to the cheek. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Gallego uses his wrestling skills to prevent Funaki from throwing any elbow strikes. >Gallego waits for Funaki to throw an knee strike, then uses wrestling to turn him around so that Funaki now has his back to the ropes. >Gallego keeps Funaki up against the ropes with wrestling, retaining solid control for the remainder of the round. >Round one ends as time expires. >Close, but that round goes to Gallego, 10-9 on my card. >And here we go, round two! >Funaki explodes on Gallego, knocking him down with a barrage of big punches! >Funaki doesn't have time to capitalise though, as Gallego recovers his wits quickly. >In comes Funaki looking to get some form of ground control. >Gallego is unable to prevent Funaki from getting side control. >Funaki throws a few half-hearted punches as he takes a moment to plan ahead. >Funaki fires away with punches, and Gallego is taking powerful shot after powerful shot! >With Gallego taking a beating, the referee has to stop the match! >'The Fist Of Justice' Ikku Funaki takes the win by TKO! Official Result: Official Result: 'The Fist Of Justice' Ikku Funaki defeats 'Mad Dog' Gabriel Gallego (TKO in 1:54 of round 2). The match was rated as being Fantastic./B] Main Event:'Deadly T.' Thea Higgins goes head to head with Layla 'The Slayer' Holmes II For the ALPHA-1 Women's Title >We are underway! >Higgins looks like she might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Holmes. >Holmes finds herself pulled into a grappling contest. >Higgins tries to wrestle Holmes backward and up against the ropes. >Higgins achieves it, pinning Holmes to the ropes. >Holmes is controlled up against the ropes for almost an entire minute, unable to break free. >Higgins pins Holmes up against the ropes and controls her for thirty seconds or so. >Higgins keeps Holmes up against the ropes with wrestling, getting thirty seconds or more of solid control. >Holmes is controlled up against the ropes and takes a few punches via some dirty boxing. >Higgins looks to try and maintain control via her wrestling skills, but Holmes proves too good and manages to turn them around so that she is in the dominant position. >With Higgins stuck against the ropes, Holmes tries to complete a takedown. >Holmes tries hard but cannot get Higgins off of her feet. >Holmes attempts to wrestle Higgins to the ground. >Holmes can't get the takedown, but does get behind Higgins when she attempts to wriggle free. >Holmes looks for a trip takedown while holding Higgins from behind. >Higgins shows stubborn resistance and Holmes cannot complete the takedown. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Holmes tries to take Higgins down from behind. >Higgins digs in and manages to defend the takedown. >With Higgins stuck against the ropes, Holmes tries to complete a takedown from behind. >Higgins shows stubborn resistance to the takedown, and manages to turn so that Holmes has her back to the ropes. >Holmes is controlled up against the ropes for about thirty seconds. >Higgins keeps Holmes up against the ropes with wrestling, racking up almost a minute of solid control. >Higgins tries to use some elbows from the clinch, but Holmes is able to stop them. >Higgins pins Holmes up against the ropes and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. >Holmes is trapped against the ropes and held there by Higgins for almost a minute. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Holmes is controlled up against the ropes for the little that remains of the round. >Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. >Higgins takes that round easily by 10-8 on my score card. >Round two begins! >Higgins is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Holmes. >Not wanting to grapple, Holmes uses strikes to keep Higgins at a distance. >Thea Higgins is looking really tired. >A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Holmes. >She has the takedown! Higgins pulls guard. >Holmes begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. >After a struggle, she gets to half guard. >Holmes aims a couple of punches at Higgins, but they are easily taken on the gloves. >Higgins tries to sweep Holmes but doesn't get anywhere. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Holmes attempts to arm triangle Higgins from the top of half guard. >Higgins stops Holmes from applying it. >Higgins tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Holmes. >Holmes begins trying to get her leg free of half guard and get a better position. >She can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt. >Higgins tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Holmes. >Thea Higgins seems to be fighting against exhaustion. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Holmes aims a couple of punches at Higgins, but they are easily taken on the gloves. >Holmes fires off a few punches as she catches her breath. >Holmes blocks Higgins as she tries a sweep from half guard. >Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. >A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Holmes. >There's the bell for the start of the round! >Holmes throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >She gets a big takedown and she ends up in half guard. >Holmes tries to pass the half guard. >Holmes shows her skill, slipping from half guard straight into a mount with minimum fuss. >Holmes tries to lock Higgins in an armbar. >Holmes gets the armbar, sinks it in deeply, and Higgins has to tap! >Layla Holmes takes the victory by way of Submission! Official Result: Layla 'The Slayer' Holmes defeats 'Deadly T.' Thea Higgins (Submission in 1:07 of round 3) to retain ALPHA-1 Women's Belt. The match was rated as being Decent. - This card wasn't very well received by the fans, for reasons I don't understand the card featured four fights they loved and one they didn't, that one was Igarashi vs. Shiokawa which was "disappointing" so I don't get it. - show rating: Awful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makhai Posted August 10, 2009 Author Share Posted August 10, 2009 Avatar announces July card: ALPHA-1: Dynasty Saturday, 21-7-1999, from Seibu Dome, Tokorozawa City, Japan. Main Event: Carlos da Guia vs. Xie Ming for the ALPHA-1 Welterweight Title (HW) Co-Event: Sho Kitabatake vs. Leandro Piquet (LHW) Headline: Edilberto vs. Jin Katou (LHW) Undercard: Hiro Arai vs. Sylvester Collins (HW) Undercard: Sharaku Kon vs. Pete Shilton (LHW) Undercard: Mikio Inouye vs. Gregory O'Hara (LW) Undercard: Denbe Ekiguchi vs. Gary Sampson (HW) Undercard: Zenko Hatakeyama vs. Trevor Murray (LHW) Undercard: Naoki Itoh vs. Daniil Skala (LHW) Preliminary Bouts: Edson Edmilson vs. Manuel Silva (WW) Chojiro Goto vs. Templeton Crumb (WW) Bakin Sakamoto vs. Diego Arteta (WW) Kyoko Junna vs. Saya Ikegami (Women's) Junko Yamada vs. Shiho Konno (Women's) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makhai Posted August 10, 2009 Author Share Posted August 10, 2009 Avatar issues press release. bloodynose.com - ALPHA-1 announced Sunday that they've stolen away the following fighters at a presser in Tokyo. Pamela O'Neill Niko Soldo Hester Maclean Jorge Hormazabal Mike Watson Yuya Shimizu The undefeated Mike Watson is the biggest signing, ALPHA-1 brass appear to finally have a contender to the LHW crown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makhai Posted August 11, 2009 Author Share Posted August 11, 2009 ALPHA-1: Dynasty Saturday, Week 4, July 1999 from Seibu Dome, Tokorozawa City, Japan Attendance: 6,685 ($334,250) Prelim: Junko Yamada will battle Shiho 'Snake' Konno >And here we go! >Konno counters a punch by hitting a clean jab. >Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt. >Konno hits a jab. >Konno swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches. >Konno steps back to avoid a kick to the body. >Yamada eats a jab as she steps in. >Konno counters a punch by hitting a nice punch. >Yamada tries for a series of strikes but Konno moves out of range. >Yamada throws a jab but Konno avoids it. >Yamada avoids a straight right and hits a vicious leg kick. >Yamada comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >To counter, Konno throws a huge strike which doesn't miss by much. >Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage. >They wind up in a tight clinch. >We move into the second half of this round. >Yamada tries to wrestle Konno backward and up against the ropes. >Yamada manages it, and controls Konno up against the ropes. >Yamada pins Konno up against the ropes and controls her for thirty seconds or so. >Konno wrestles back against Yamada, not letting her maintain control for any length of time. >Yamada tries to maintain control, but Konno wrestles her way out of trouble and turns it so that Yamada ends up backed against the ropes. >Konno smothers Yamada against the ropes, then hits her with an elbow strike to the side of the head. >Konno moves back from the grapple and looks ready to strike. >Yamada throws a flurry of punches but Konno steps back and avoids them. >Yamada throws a flurry of punches but Konno steps back and avoids them. >Konno glances a right hand strike off the side of the left shoulder. >Not letting Konno settle, Yamada moves in closer. >Yamada shoots in for a takedown. >Konno attempts to avoid Yamada as she shoots in. >Yamada doesn't get the takedown, Konno avoided it. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Konno catches an oncoming Yamada with a crisp jab. >The time runs out on round one. >That was a close round, but I'm giving it to Konno, 10-9. >Round two begins! >Yamada throws a flurry of punches but Konno steps back and avoids them. >Konno has to cover up and back off after a barrage of big punches! >Yamada shoots in for a takedown. >The takedown is countered! Konno manages to take Yamada down instead, finishing in her guard. >Konno is trying to pass guard. >Yamada comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Konno in guard. >Yamada tries to get double underhooks on Konno so that she can get some control, but can't get them. >In guard, Konno throws a couple of punches designed to keep Yamada guessing. >Yamada tries to smother Konno by holding her, but can't keep control. >The clock runs down as Yamada is being smothered against the ground by Konno. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Konno attempts to pass guard. >She can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. >Yamada tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Konno. >Konno begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. >Yamada is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Konno firmly in guard. >Yamada tries to pull Konno in close and smother her, but doesn't get anywhere with it. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Konno is trying to pass guard. >Yamada is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Konno firmly in guard. >Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. >That was a close round, but I'm giving it to Yamada, 10-9. >We are back underway! >Yamada counters a wayward jab with a kick to the side of the ribs. >Yamada counters a wayward jab with a barrage of big punches! >Konno hits a massive punch, knocking Yamada down to the ground! >Konno moves quickly to be by the side of Yamada and looks to rain down strikes. >Konno lands with some hard punches...but Yamada somehow survives the attack. >Konno has to eventually settle for side control. >Konno fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. >Konno blocks an attempted sweep. >Yamada squirms around, preventing Konno from connecting fully with a knee strike attempt. >Konno begins trying to get herself into mount. >She can't quite manage to get to mount on this attempt. >Konno blocks an attempted sweep. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Konno fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. >Yamada tries a sweep from the bottom of side control, but doesn't budge Konno. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Konno starts trying to work to go from side control to mount. >She can't quite manage to get to mount on this attempt. >Konno blocks Yamada as she tries a sweep from side control. >Junko Yamada is looking really tired. >In side control, Konno begins working to get a mount. >Yamada tries to sweep from the mount attempt, but gets rolled and gives up her back. >The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. >That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Konno. >Here come the official decisions. >Judge #1 has Konno as the winner. >Judge #2 gives the result in favour of Konno. >Judge #3 has given Konno the win. >So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Shiho 'Snake' Konno! Official Result: Shiho 'Snake' Konno defeats Junko Yamada (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average. Prelim:'Toxic' Kyoko Junna squares off with Saya Ikegami >There's the opening bell! >Junna explodes on Ikegami with a barrage of big punches! >Junna counters a flurry of punches with a jab. >Ikegami is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Junna. >Junna keeps herself moving out of range, not wanting to grapple. >Ikegami catches Junna moving in with a jab. >Junna throws a combination but doesn't do any damage. >Time slips away as Ikegami doesn't press Junna, allowing her to circle. >Junna snaps off a crisp jab. >Junna catches an oncoming Ikegami with a crisp jab. >Junna avoids a flurry of punches and hits a jab to the cheek. >Junna has to cover up and back off after a barrage of big punches! >Ikegami avoids a quick jab and hits a barrage of big punches, forcing Junna back! >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Ikegami counters a wayward jab with a flurry of quick punches. >Junna hits Ikegami with a flurry of jabs and straight punches. >Ikegami hits a flurry of quick punches on Junna. >Junna stings Ikegami with a series of quick punches. >Ikegami stings Junna with a series of quick punches. >A straight jab by Junna keeps Ikegami from advancing. >Ikegami seems to be waiting for Junna to make a move. >Ikegami hits a crisp jab. >Ikegami catches Junna with a flurry of small strikes. >Junna does some damage with a barrage of big punches on Ikegami! >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Ikegami hits a jab. >Ikegami moves in closer but takes a crisp jab to the face. >Ikegami bobs and weaves. >Junna doesn't let Ikegami settle, stepping in closer to impose herself. >The time runs out on round one. >A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Ikegami. >There's the bell and round number two begins! >Ikegami slips out of the way of a jab. >Ikegami avoids a barrage of punches and hits a jab to the cheek. >Ikegami side-steps a barrage of big punches and hits a kick to the outside of the leg. >Ikegami avoids a quick jab and hits a body kick. >Ikegami throws out a quick jab. >Junna doesn't let Ikegami settle, stepping in closer to impose herself. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Junna avoids a punch and scores with a nice punch. >Ikegami steps back to avoid a jab. >Junna hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening. >The fight slows as Ikegami sits back and allows Junna to circle. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage. >Ikegami has to cover up and back off after a barrage of big punches! >Breathing very hard, Kyoko Junna is looking ragged. >The time runs out on round two. >An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Ikegami 10-9. >There's the bell and round number three begins! >Backing out of range, Junna circles tentatively. >Ikegami comes in closer to press the issue. >Ikegami slips out of the way of a flurry of strikes. >Junna moves in closer but takes a crisp jab to the face. >Junna tries for a series of strikes but Ikegami moves out of range. >Ikegami gets Junna with a nice jab. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Ikegami slips out of the way of a jab. >Junna circles around Ikegami. >Ikegami presses in closer to attack. >Ikegami steps back to avoid a jab. >Junna throws out a quick jab. >Ikegami doesn't let Junna settle, stepping in closer to impose herself. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Ikegami slips out of the way of a flurry of strikes. >Ikegami uses a nice jab to prevent Junna from getting closer. >We reach the time limit and this fight is over. >I have to give that round to Ikegami, but only a 10-9. >Here come the official decisions. >Judge #1 has Ikegami as the winner. >Judge #2 has Ikegami as the winner. >Judge #3 has given Ikegami the win. >The winner, by unanimous decision, is Saya Ikegami! Official Result: Saya Ikegami defeats 'Toxic' Kyoko Junna (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent. Prelim: Bakin Sakamoto will battle Diego 'Apocalypse' Arteta >The fight begins! >A quick one-two combination from Arteta only finds gloves. >Sakamoto seems to be waiting for Arteta to make a move. >Arteta counters a wayward jab with a punch. >A straight punch from Arteta fails to land. >Time slips away as Sakamoto doesn't press Arteta, allowing him to circle. >Arteta counters a punch by hitting a nice jab. >Sakamoto steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere. >Not letting Sakamoto settle, Arteta moves in closer. >Arteta counters an attempted body kick with a jab to the cheek. >Sakamoto uses a right hook, but misses. >Not letting Sakamoto settle, Arteta moves in closer. >Sakamoto steps in to attack but takes a stiff jab. >Sakamoto throws a combination but doesn't do any damage. >Not letting up, Arteta quickly steps in closer to attack Sakamoto. >Arteta catches an oncoming Sakamoto with a crisp jab. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Sakamoto takes a jab. >Arteta catches Sakamoto with a solid jab. >A quick one-two combination from Arteta only finds gloves. >Time slips away as Sakamoto doesn't press Arteta, allowing him to circle. >Sakamoto gets Arteta with a right hand to the ribs, but it lacked power. >Arteta steps in to put some pressure on. >Sakamoto throws a kick to the body but Arteta avoids it. >A quick one-two combination from Sakamoto only finds gloves. >Not letting up, Arteta steps in closer to pressure Sakamoto into action. >Arteta avoids a flurry of punches. >A speculative waist-high kick by Arteta finds nothing but air. >Sakamoto seems to be waiting for Arteta to make a move. >We're into the final minute of the round. >A straight punch from Arteta fails to land. >Sakamoto seems to be waiting for Arteta to make a move. >Arteta gets Sakamoto with a right hand to the ribs, but it lacked power. >Time slips away as Sakamoto doesn't press Arteta, allowing him to circle. >Round one ends as time expires. >I think Arteta took that round, 10-9 on my score card. >There's the bell and round number two begins! >Arteta comes in quick and hits a quick series of punches. >Arteta looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Arteta grabs Sakamoto and pulls him into a grapple. >Arteta hits Sakamoto with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. >Arteta hits Sakamoto with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. >Arteta and Sakamoto break the grapple and are apart again, circling. >Arteta avoids a punch and scores with a clean jab. >Sakamoto tries for a series of strikes but Arteta moves out of range. >Arteta counters a wayward jab with a quick series of punches. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Arteta counters a punch by hitting a crisp jab. >Sakamoto tries for a series of strikes but Arteta moves out of range. >Arteta counters a body kick by hitting a solid jab. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Sakamoto ducks forward to throw a big punch, but Arteta happens to throw a punch at that exact moment and catches him! He is knocked out cold! >The winner, by Knock Out, is Diego 'Apocalypse' Arteta! Official Result: Diego 'Apocalypse' Arteta defeats Bakin Sakamoto (Knock Out in 4:17 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent. Prelim: Chojiro Goto will take on Templeton 'The Body' Crumb >And here we go! >Goto avoids a body kick and hits a punch. >An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. >A straight punch from Goto fails to land. >Crumb comes in closer to press the issue. >Crumb is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Goto. >Goto is pulled into a grapple. >Crumb uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Goto. >Crumb tries to take Goto down from the grapple. >The takedown doesn't work, Goto blocked it and then takes control of the grapple. >The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart. >They come together and throw strikes, both miss. >Crumb steps in and unloads with a nice sequence of jabs. >There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits. >Crumb looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Crumb grabs Goto and pulls him into a grapple. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Crumb looks for a takedown from the grapple. >Goto blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple. >The grapple breaks up after a short struggle, and the two fighters step apart. >Crumb avoids a jab and scores with a flurry of small strikes. >Moving in closer, Crumb looks like he may want to wrestle Goto. >Goto keeps himself moving out of range, not wanting to grapple. >There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits. >An exchange of strikes goes nowhere. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched. >Crumb is looking to muscle Goto back against the ropes. >Crumb manages it, and controls Goto up against the ropes. >Crumb tries to take Goto down. >Goto does a great job defending the takedown, and eventually manages to work it so that it is Crumb who winds up pinned to the ropes. >Goto catches Crumb with a knee strike to the ribs from the clinch while he is pressed up against the ropes. >Goto looks for a knee strike, but Crumb out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position. >Goto is trapped against the ropes and held there by Crumb for almost a minute. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Crumb keeps Goto up against the ropes with wrestling, retaining solid control for the remainder of the round. >Templeton Crumb looks very tired out there. >Time expires and we come to the end of round one. >That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Crumb. >Round two begins! >Goto counters a leg kick with a flurry of jabs and straight punches. >Crumb comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Goto blocked Crumb. >Goto avoids a body kick and hits a flurry of quick punches. >Goto hits a brutal head kick, but Crumb somehow doesn't go down! >Goto hits a brutal head kick, but Crumb somehow doesn't go down! >We move into the second half of this round. >Goto attacks Crumb with a series of quick jabs. >Crumb throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >To counter, Goto throws a huge strike which doesn't miss by much. >Crumb avoids a jab. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Crumb throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Goto. >Crumb is surprised by a vicious countering uppercut, but he avoids it at the last second. >Goto counters a missed punch with a flurry of jabs and straight punches. >The time runs out on round two. >That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Goto. >There's the bell for the start of the round! >Goto circles around Crumb. >Crumb doesn't let Goto settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >Crumb comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Goto tries to avoid the takedown. >Goto avoids the takedown attempt. >Moving in closer, Crumb looks like he may want to wrestle Goto. >Crumb is forced to use his gloves to deflect a sudden counter punch. >Goto avoids a punch and scores with a punch. >Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling. >Chojiro Goto is looking really tired. >Crumb tries to take Goto down from the grapple. >Crumb gets the takedown! Goto pulls guard. >From the looks of things, I don't think Templeton Crumb has much energy left. >Crumb looks to get past the guard. >He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. >Goto tries to push Crumb away, but can't. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Crumb starts trying to work to get past the guard. >Goto is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Crumb firmly in guard. >Goto attempts to guillotine Crumb from the bottom of the guard. >Crumb stops Goto from applying it. >The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight. >A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Crumb. >The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions. >Judge #1 has Goto as the winner. >Judge #2 has called it a victory for Goto. >Judge #3: Crumb. >Chojiro Goto wins by split decision! Official Result: Chojiro Goto defeats Templeton 'The Body' Crumb (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Great. Prelim: Edson Edmilson goes up against Manuel 'The Prodigy' Silva >Round one begins! >Silva narrowly misses Edmilson with an uppercut. >Edmilson doesn't press the issue, allowing Silva to circle. >Silva snaps off a jab that catches Edmilson coming in. >Silva switches stances, throws a speculative punch, then switches right back again. >The fight slows as Edmilson sits back and allows Silva to circle. >Silva steps back to avoid a flurry of punches. >Silva slips out of the way of a flurry of strikes. >A speculative waist-high kick by Silva finds nothing but air. >Time slips away as Edmilson doesn't press Silva, allowing him to circle. >Silva avoids a body kick. >Silva counters a wayward jab with a crisp jab. >Edmilson circles, looking for an opening. >Silva presses in closer to attack. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Silva uses a nice jab to prevent Edmilson from getting closer. >Silva counters a wayward jab with a nice punch. >Silva snaps off a jab that catches Edmilson stepping in. >Silva slips out of the way of a jab. >Silva fakes a lunge. >Edmilson seems to be waiting for Silva to make a move. >Edmilson fires off a looping punch, but Silva avoids it. >Silva presses in closer to attack. >Silva jabs Edmilson as he advances. >Silva avoids a flurry of punches and hits a jab to the cheek. >Silva avoids a body kick. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Edmilson tries for a series of strikes but Silva moves out of range. >Silva counters a punch by hitting a solid jab. >Edmilson bobs and weaves. >Silva comes in closer to press the issue. >Time expires and we come to the end of round one. >I think Silva took that round, 10-9 on my score card. >There's the bell for the start of the round! >Backing out of range, Edmilson circles tentatively. >Silva comes in closer to press the issue. >Moving in closer, Silva looks like he may want to wrestle Edmilson. >Edmilson finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. >Silva is trying to push Edmilson so that his back is up against the ropes. >Edmilson ends up backed against the ropes. >Silva catches Edmilson with two elbows to the face from the clinch. >That strike has opened up a small gash underneath the eye of Edmilson. >The clock is stopped as the referee wants to check the cut on Edmilson. >The ringside doctor gives the wound a look, but quickly signals that it is not going to be a problem. >The referee brings them to the center and we're back underway! >Silva keeps Edmilson back with a crisp jab. >Edmilson hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening. >Silva doesn't press the issue, allowing Edmilson to circle. >Silva shoots in for a takedown. >Edmilson cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard. >We move into the second half of this round. >Silva fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. >Edmilson tries a sweep from the guard. >The sweep is brilliant, flipping them over so that Edmilson has mount! >Edmilson tries to set up Silva for an americana. >Silva doesn't allow the americana to be applied. >Silva tries a sweep from the bottom of the mount, but gets rolled and Edmilson has his back! >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Edmilson attempts to set up an rear naked choke on Silva. >Edmilson flattens Silva out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap! >The winner, by Submission; Edson Edmilson! Official Result: Edson Edmilson defeats Manuel 'The Prodigy' Silva (Submission in 4:48 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good. Undercard:Naoki Itoh will battle Daniil 'Skull Crusher' Skala >There's the opening bell! >Itoh tries for a jab but Skala moves out of range. >Skala uses a nice jab. >There's a takedown attempt from Skala. >Skala doesn't get the takedown, Itoh was equal to it and pulls them into a clinch. >The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart. >Skala avoids a flurry of punches. >Skala counters a jab with a barrage of huge punches, trapping Itoh against the ropes! >The referee is forced to jump in and stop the match! >The winner, by TKO; Daniil Skala! Official Result: Daniil 'Skull Crusher' Skala defeats Naoki Itoh (TKO in 2:16 of round 1). The match was rated as being Fantastic. Undercard: Zenko 'The Wild One' Hatakeyama squares off with 'The Drill Sergeant' Trevor Murray >Round one begins! >Hatakeyama scores with a solid jab. >Hatakeyama moves in and uses a flurry of quick punches to sting Murray. >Murray comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Hatakeyama. >Hatakeyama uses his strikes to stop Murray from getting close enough to grapple. >Murray looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Murray can't get close enough to grapple, Hatakeyama keeps him away with strikes. >Moving in closer, Murray looks like he may want to wrestle Hatakeyama. >Hatakeyama is too quick, and manages to hit Murray with a good clean jab. >Hatakeyama keeps Murray from advancing with a crisp jab. >Moving in closer, Murray looks like he may want to wrestle Hatakeyama. >Murray cannot get close enough to the elusive Hatakeyama to grapple. >Moving in closer, Murray looks like he may want to wrestle Hatakeyama. >A counter punch catches Murray above the eye. >Hatakeyama moves in and uses a flurry of quick punches to sting Murray. >Moving in closer, Murray looks like he may want to wrestle Hatakeyama. >Murray can't get close enough to grapple, Hatakeyama keeps him away with strikes. >Murray circles as he plans his next move. >Hatakeyama doesn't let Murray settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >Hatakeyama steps in and unloads with a nice sequence of jabs. >We move into the second half of this round. >Murray glances a right hand strike off the side of the left shoulder. >Hatakeyama doesn't let Murray settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >Hatakeyama snaps off a crisp jab. >Murray keeps out of range, assessing the situation. >Not letting up, Hatakeyama quickly steps in closer to attack Murray. >Hatakeyama comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >Hatakeyama can't get the takedown, Murray defended it well. >Zenko Hatakeyama is breathing very hard. >Murray takes a jab to the cheek. >Murray looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Hatakeyama. >Hatakeyama tries to counter Murray with a huge punch, but it doesn't hit the target. >Murray hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening. >Not letting up, Hatakeyama quickly steps in closer to attack Murray. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Murray uses a nice jab. >Murray comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Hatakeyama. >Hatakeyama finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. >Murray tries to wrestle Hatakeyama backward and up against the ropes. >He does so, and now has Hatakeyama pinned to the ropes. >Murray goes to use some dirty boxing, but Hatakeyama is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening. >Time expires and we come to the end of round one. >That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Hatakeyama. >Round two begins! >Murray uses a combination of three punches to get Hatakeyama to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >Murray is surprised by a big countering punch, but he avoids it at the last second. >From the looks of things, I don't think Zenko Hatakeyama has much energy left. >Murray throws a combination but doesn't do any damage. >Time slips away as Hatakeyama doesn't press Murray, allowing him to circle. >Murray throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Hatakeyama cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard. >Murray keeps Hatakeyama guessing with a few quick strikes. >Murray is trying to pass guard. >He passes the guard well, gaining side control. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Murray begins trying to get himself into mount. >Murray takes the back instead, Hatakeyama rolled over rather than get mounted. >Murray unloads with big punches, landing several that clearly hurt Hatakeyama. >Murray pounds away with punches, hitting several big shots. >Murray tries to get the hooks in so that Hatakeyama is primed for a rear naked choke. >Hatakeyama gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, he has to tap! >'The Drill Sergeant' Trevor Murray takes the win by Submission! Official Result: 'The Drill Sergeant' Trevor Murray defeats Zenko 'The Wild One' Hatakeyama (Submission in 4:07 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good. Undercard: Zenko 'The Wild One' Hatakeyama squares off with 'The Drill Sergeant' Trevor Murray >Round one begins! >Hatakeyama scores with a solid jab. >Hatakeyama moves in and uses a flurry of quick punches to sting Murray. >Murray comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Hatakeyama. >Hatakeyama uses his strikes to stop Murray from getting close enough to grapple. >Murray looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Murray can't get close enough to grapple, Hatakeyama keeps him away with strikes. >Moving in closer, Murray looks like he may want to wrestle Hatakeyama. >Hatakeyama is too quick, and manages to hit Murray with a good clean jab. >Hatakeyama keeps Murray from advancing with a crisp jab. >Moving in closer, Murray looks like he may want to wrestle Hatakeyama. >Murray cannot get close enough to the elusive Hatakeyama to grapple. >Moving in closer, Murray looks like he may want to wrestle Hatakeyama. >A counter punch catches Murray above the eye. >Hatakeyama moves in and uses a flurry of quick punches to sting Murray. >Moving in closer, Murray looks like he may want to wrestle Hatakeyama. >Murray can't get close enough to grapple, Hatakeyama keeps him away with strikes. >Murray circles as he plans his next move. >Hatakeyama doesn't let Murray settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >Hatakeyama steps in and unloads with a nice sequence of jabs. >We move into the second half of this round. >Murray glances a right hand strike off the side of the left shoulder. >Hatakeyama doesn't let Murray settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >Hatakeyama snaps off a crisp jab. >Murray keeps out of range, assessing the situation. >Not letting up, Hatakeyama quickly steps in closer to attack Murray. >Hatakeyama comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >Hatakeyama can't get the takedown, Murray defended it well. >Zenko Hatakeyama is breathing very hard. >Murray takes a jab to the cheek. >Murray looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Hatakeyama. >Hatakeyama tries to counter Murray with a huge punch, but it doesn't hit the target. >Murray hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening. >Not letting up, Hatakeyama quickly steps in closer to attack Murray. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Murray uses a nice jab. >Murray comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Hatakeyama. >Hatakeyama finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. >Murray tries to wrestle Hatakeyama backward and up against the ropes. >He does so, and now has Hatakeyama pinned to the ropes. >Murray goes to use some dirty boxing, but Hatakeyama is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening. >Time expires and we come to the end of round one. >That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Hatakeyama. >Round two begins! >Murray uses a combination of three punches to get Hatakeyama to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >Murray is surprised by a big countering punch, but he avoids it at the last second. >From the looks of things, I don't think Zenko Hatakeyama has much energy left. >Murray throws a combination but doesn't do any damage. >Time slips away as Hatakeyama doesn't press Murray, allowing him to circle. >Murray throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Hatakeyama cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard. >Murray keeps Hatakeyama guessing with a few quick strikes. >Murray is trying to pass guard. >He passes the guard well, gaining side control. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Murray begins trying to get himself into mount. >Murray takes the back instead, Hatakeyama rolled over rather than get mounted. >Murray unloads with big punches, landing several that clearly hurt Hatakeyama. >Murray pounds away with punches, hitting several big shots. >Murray tries to get the hooks in so that Hatakeyama is primed for a rear naked choke. >Hatakeyama gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, he has to tap! >'The Drill Sergeant' Trevor Murray takes the win by Submission! Official Result: 'The Drill Sergeant' Trevor Murray defeats Zenko 'The Wild One' Hatakeyama (Submission in 4:07 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good. Undercard: Denbe 'Power Attack' Ekiguchi fights Gary 'The Pit Bull' Sampson >There's the opening bell! >Ekiguchi counters a jab with a nice jab. >Ekiguchi scores with a solid jab. >Ekiguchi waits for Sampson to step in, then hits a nice jab. >Ekiguchi counters a wayward jab with a solid jab. >Backing out of range, Sampson circles tentatively. >Time slips away as Ekiguchi doesn't press Sampson, allowing him to circle. >Ekiguchi moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a clean punch. >Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. >Ekiguchi counters a jab with a nice jab. >Ekiguchi scores with a solid jab. >Sampson slips out of the way of a jab. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Sampson looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Ekiguchi. >Ekiguchi uses his strikes to stop Sampson from getting close enough to grapple. >Sampson shoots in, looking for a takedown. >The takedown doesn't work, Ekiguchi stuffed it. >Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage. >Sampson comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >Ekiguchi tries to avoid the takedown. >Sampson can't get the takedown, Ekiguchi was too quick to back away. >Sampson looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Sampson can't get near enough to engage, Ekiguchi uses strikes to keep him out of range. >Ekiguchi looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Sampson. >Sampson seems happy to grapple with Ekiguchi. >Ekiguchi is looking to muscle Sampson back against the ropes. >He does so, and now has Sampson pinned to the ropes. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Ekiguchi keeps Sampson up against the ropes with wrestling, getting thirty seconds or more of solid control. >The time is up, and that's the end of round one. >I think Ekiguchi took that round, 10-9 on my score card. >And here we go, round two! >Ekiguchi bobs and weaves. >Not letting up, Sampson quickly steps in closer to attack Ekiguchi. >Sampson gets hit with a crisp jab. >Ekiguchi scores with a solid jab. >Ekiguchi bobs and weaves. >Not letting up, Sampson quickly steps in closer to attack Ekiguchi. >Sampson comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Ekiguchi. >Ekiguchi keeps himself moving out of range, not wanting to grapple. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Sampson chooses to shoot in on Ekiguchi. >The takedown doesn't work, Ekiguchi stuffed it. >Sampson steps in to attack but takes a stiff jab. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Sampson uses a combination of three punches to get Ekiguchi to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >Ekiguchi stuffs the takedown attempt, then pulls Sampson up close into a clinch. >Ekiguchi tries to wrestle Sampson backward and up against the ropes. >Ekiguchi does it, Sampson is stuck with his back to the ropes. >The time runs out on round two. >I have to give that round to Ekiguchi, but only a 10-9. >We are back underway! >Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither gets past the gloves of the other. >Ekiguchi comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Sampson. >Sampson tries to counter with a takedown, but Ekiguchi defended it well. >Breathing very hard, Gary Sampson is looking ragged. >Sampson uses a combination of three punches to get Ekiguchi to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >Ekiguchi stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Sampson into a clinch. >Ekiguchi is trying to muscle Sampson up against the ropes. >Sampson ends up backed against the ropes. >Denbe Ekiguchi doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >Ekiguchi takes a short step back and prepares to strike. >Moving in closer, Sampson looks like he may want to wrestle Ekiguchi. >Ekiguchi moves in too, and they start to grapple. >We move into the second half of this round. >Sampson looks for a takedown from the grapple. >Sampson gets the takedown! Ekiguchi pulls guard. >Sampson fires away with big punches, but Ekiguchi keeps the guard secure and doesn't take any undue damage. >Gary Sampson looks very, very tired. >Sampson blocks Ekiguchi as he tries a sweep from the guard. >Sampson keeps Ekiguchi guessing with a few quick strikes. >Sampson tries to pass the guard. >He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. >Ekiguchi tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Sampson. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Sampson starts trying to work to get past the guard. >Sampson isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. >The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight. >I have to give that round to Sampson, but only a 10-9. >Here come the official decisions. >Judge #1: Ekiguchi. >Judge #2 has Ekiguchi as the winner. >Judge #3: Ekiguchi. >Ekiguchi wins by unanimous decision! [bOfficial Result: Denbe 'Power Attack' Ekiguchi defeats Gary 'The Pit Bull' Sampson (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.[/b] Undercard: Mikio Inouye fights Gregory 'Chief' O'Hara >The fight begins! >Inouye hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening. >Not letting up, O'Hara quickly steps in closer to attack Inouye. >Inouye eats a jab as he steps in. >O'Hara throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Inouye. >He gets a big takedown and he ends up in half guard. >In half guard, O'Hara throws a couple of punches designed to keep Inouye guessing. >O'Hara pounds away with elbows from half guard, but is unable to land many clean shots on Inouye. >Inouye tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge O'Hara. >O'Hara attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position. >He is too good for Inouye slipping out of half guard and straight into a mount. >O'Hara pounds away on Inouye with elbows, but few of the shots lands clean. >O'Hara unloads with big elbows from the mount, but Inouye is able to deal with most of them. >Inouye has a large gash above his eye from that strike. >O'Hara fires away with punches, but Inouye deals with them fairly well. >O'Hara unloads with big punches from the mount, but Inouye is able to deal with most of them. >O'Hara pounds away from the mount, but is unable to land many clean shots on Inouye. >O'Hara unloads with big punches from the mount, but Inouye is able to deal with most of them. >O'Hara pounds away with elbows, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Inouye covers up well. >O'Hara takes the back as Inouye tries to sweep him! >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >O'Hara pounds away, but Inouye covers up and defends them well. >Inouye tries to turn over and sweep O'Hara but can't do it. >O'Hara attempts to set up an rear naked choke on Inouye. >O'Hara flattens Inouye out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap! >By Submission, the winner is O'Hara! Official Result: Gregory 'Chief' O'Hara defeats Mikio Inouye (Submission in 6:11 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great. Undercard: Sharaku 'Shogun' Kon fights Pete 'The Pete Train' Shilton >We are underway! >Shilton counters a wayward jab with a nice punch. >There's a takedown attempt from Kon. >The takedown doesn't work, Shilton stuffed it and then works into a clinch position. >Kon manages to wrestle his way into a dominant position in the grapple. >Kon looks for a takedown from the grapple. >The takedown doesn't work, Shilton blocked it and then takes control of the grapple. >The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart. >Shilton steps back to avoid a jab. >Kon chooses to shoot in on Shilton. >Kon can't get the takedown, Shilton defends it well and pulls them into a clinch. >Shilton gets out-wrestled and Kon takes control of the grapple. >Kon, controlling the grapple with Shilton, goes for a takedown. >The takedown doesn't work, Shilton blocked it and then takes control of the grapple. >Shilton ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple; Kon takes control. >Kon is looking to muscle Shilton back against the ropes. >Shilton ends up backed against the ropes. >Kon tries to keep him up against the ropes with wrestling, but Shilton reverses so that he is the one in control. >Shilton tries to dirty box Kon, but finds himself out-wrestled and turned around so that he is the one against the ropes. >Kon tries to maintain control, but Shilton wrestles his way out of trouble and turns it so that Kon ends up backed against the ropes. >Sharaku Kon is breathing very hard. >Shilton smothers Kon against the ropes, keeping solid control for almost a full minute. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Kon is controlled up against the ropes for almost an entire minute, unable to break free. >Pete Shilton is looking really tired. >Shilton tries to keep Kon up against the ropes for some dirty boxing, but Kon reverses so that he is the one in control. >Kon tries some dirty boxing, but Shilton wrestles his way out of trouble and manages to turn it around so that Kon ends up backed against the ropes instead. >Shilton tries to keep Kon up against the ropes for some dirty boxing, but Kon reverses so that he is the one in control. >Kon smothers Shilton against the ropes, keeping solid control for almost a full minute. >From the looks of things, I don't think Sharaku Kon has much energy left. >Kon tries to take Shilton down. >Shilton tries to block it but has limited success and Kon eventually succeeds with the takedown. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >The clock runs down as Shilton is being smothered against the ground by Kon. >Kon starts trying to work to get past the guard. >Shilton finds his opponent too skilled, and Kon passes guard into side control. >The time is up, and that's the end of round one. >A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Kon. >There's the bell for the start of the round! >Backing out of range, Shilton circles tentatively. >Not letting up, Kon steps in closer to pressure Shilton into action. >Sharaku Kon looks totally gassed. >Shilton snaps off a jab that catches Kon stepping in. >Shilton counters a jab by hitting a clean jab. >Shilton scores with a jab. >A straight jab by Shilton keeps Kon from advancing. >It seems that Kon is happy to let Shilton circle for the moment. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Shilton avoids a quick jab and hits a crisp punch. >Shilton steps back to avoid a jab. >Shilton uses a jab to sting Kon. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >A straight jab by Shilton keeps Kon from advancing. >It seems that Kon is happy to let Shilton circle for the moment. >Kon tries for a jab but Shilton moves out of range. >Round two ends as time expires. >A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Shilton. >Round three begins! >Kon tries for a series of strikes but Shilton moves out of range. >Shilton counters a flurry of punches by hitting a nice jab. >Shilton jabs Kon as he advances. >Shilton snaps off a jab that catches Kon coming in. >Shilton counters a flurry of punches by hitting a stinging jab >We move into the second half of this round. >Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage. >Shilton scores with a jab that stops Kon getting too close. >Shilton snaps off a crisp jab. >Kon fakes a lunge. >Shilton presses in closer to attack. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Kon takes a jab. >There's a takedown attempt from Kon. >A counter punch catches Kon hard, putting him down! >From the looks of things, I don't think Pete Shilton has much energy left. >Shilton quickly moves in to try and get side control. >Kon sees the danger and pulls Shilton in tight, stopping him from launching any strikes. >We reach the time limit and this fight is over. >Close, but that round goes to Shilton, 10-9 on my card. >Here come the official decisions. >Judge #1 has called it a victory for Shilton. >Judge #2 has called it a victory for Shilton. >Judge #3 has called it a victory for Shilton. >Shilton wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: Pete 'The Pete Train' Shilton defeats Sharaku 'Shogun' Kon (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent. Undercard: Hiro Arai competes against 'The Big Show' Sylvester Collins >There's the opening bell! >Arai counters a missed punch with a kick to the ribs. >Collins circles around Arai. >Arai presses in closer to attack. >Arai avoids a straight right and hits a solid punch. >Arai catches Collins across the side with a hard kick. >Arai counters a missed punch with a jab to the cheek. >Collins slams a crisp punch into the gloves of Arai, but can't follow up. >Not letting up, Arai quickly steps in closer to attack Collins. >Arai comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Collins stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Arai into a clinch. >Collins is trying to push Arai so that his back is up against the ropes. >Collins achieves it, pinning Arai to the ropes. >Arai is controlled up against the ropes for over a minute, completely unable to break free. >Collins pins Arai up against the ropes and easily controls him for well over a minute. >We move into the second half of this round. >Arai is controlled up against the ropes for over a minute, completely unable to break free. >Arai is controlled up against the ropes for over a minute, completely unable to break free. >Sylvester Collins doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >Collins smothers Arai against the ropes, easily keeping solid control for a minute or more. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Collins smothers Arai against the ropes, keeping solid control for the remainder of the round. >Sylvester Collins looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. >The time runs out on round one. >Close, but that round goes to Collins, 10-9 on my card. >There's the bell and round number two begins! >Arai slams a crisp punch into the gloves of Collins, but can't follow up. >Collins seems to be waiting for Arai to make a move. >Arai fires off a high kick and catches Collins on the side of the head, knocking him out cold! >The winner, by Knock Out, is Hiro Arai! Official Result: Hiro Arai defeats 'The Big Show' Sylvester Collins (Knock Out in 1:13 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good. Headline: Edilberto takes on Jin 'The Tsunami' Katou >And here we go! >Katou uses the jab. >Edilberto circles, looking for an opening. >Katou comes in closer to press the issue. >Katou counters a flurry of punches with a jab to the cheek. >A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Katou. >Edilberto sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >The takedown is successful, Edilberto pulls guard. >Time slips away as Katou successfully keeps Edilberto stuck against the ground. >Katou pounds away from the guard, but Edilberto isn't troubled by the strikes. >Edilberto tries to sweep Katou but doesn't get anywhere. >Katou tries to pass the guard. >Katou gets past, but Edilberto stops him at half guard. >Katou attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position. >Edilberto doesn't let Katou get his leg free, and so half guard remains in place. >Edilberto tries to sweep Katou but can't do it. >Katou is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position. >Edilberto comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Katou in half guard. >Edilberto tries to sweep Katou but can't do it. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Katou attempts to arm triangle Edilberto from the top of half guard. >Edilberto stops Katou from applying it. >Edilberto tries to sweep Katou but doesn't get anywhere. >Katou starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position. >Edilberto comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Katou in half guard. >Edilberto tries to sweep Katou but doesn't get anywhere. >Katou looks to pass half guard and get side control. >Edilberto comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Katou in half guard. >Edilberto tries to sweep Katou but doesn't get anywhere. >Katou throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. >Katou reaches over and tries to lock Edilberto in an arm triangle. >Edilberto doesn't allow the arm triangle to be applied. >Katou blocks Edilberto as he tries a sweep from half guard. >Katou tries to lock Edilberto into a kimura. >Edilberto defends it well. >Edilberto tries to sweep Katou but doesn't get anywhere. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Katou attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position. >Edilberto doesn't let Katou get his leg free, and so half guard remains in place. >Katou blocks Edilberto as he tries a sweep from half guard. >Round one ends as time expires. >That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Katou. >We are back underway! >Katou throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Edilberto. >Edilberto tries to step away from the takedown. >The takedown is successful, Edilberto pulls guard. >Breathing very hard, Edilberto is looking ragged. >Katou pounds away from the guard, but Edilberto isn't troubled by the strikes. >Katou doesn't let Edilberto pull him in close to be smothered. >Katou begins trying to pass the guard. >Katou gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control. >Katou attempts to move to mount. >Edilberto can't fend off his opponent and is mounted. >Katou fires away with punches, and Edilberto is taking powerful shot after powerful shot! >The referee pulls Katou away, stopping the match! >The winner, by TKO; Jin Katou! Official Result: Jin 'The Tsunami' Katou defeats Edilberto (TKO in 2:39 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent. Co-Main Event: Sho Kitabatake squares off with Leandro Piquet >There's the opening bell! >Kitabatake is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Piquet. >Kitabatake cannot get close enough to the elusive Piquet to grapple. >Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage. >Kitabatake throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >The takedown is completed, Piquet is on his back and pulls guard. >Kitabatake starts trying to work to get past the guard. >Piquet finds his opponent too skilled, and Kitabatake passes guard into side control. >Kitabatake is trying to move from side control to mount. >Kitabatake shifts to mount. >Kitabatake tries to ensare Piquet in an armbar. >Piquet gets caught by the armbar, and it's deep enough that he has to tap! >The winner, by Submission, is Sho Kitabatake! Official Result: Sho Kitabatake defeats Leandro Piquet (Submission in 3:34 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great. Main Event:Carlos da Guia battles 'The X Factor' Xie Ming For The ALPHA-1 Welterweight title >And here we go! >Ming comes in closer, looking to wrestle with da Guia. >Ming walks into a big jab, landing right on the cheek. >da Guia hits Ming with a nice jab. >Ming comes in closer, looking to wrestle with da Guia. >Ming walks into a big jab, landing right on the cheek. >da Guia uses a combination of three punches to get Ming to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >Ming sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >The takedown doesn't work, Ming saw it coming and got out of range. >da Guia sneaks a glance at his corner. >Ming doesn't press the issue, allowing da Guia to circle. >Moving in closer, Ming looks like he may want to wrestle da Guia. >Ming walks into a big jab, landing right on the cheek. >Ming gets hit with a crisp jab. >Ming comes in closer, looking to wrestle with da Guia. >da Guia uses his strikes to stop Ming from getting close enough to grapple. >da Guia hits a swift leg kick on Ming. >Ming is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to da Guia. >da Guia counters with a jab that catches Ming hard. >da Guia comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Ming. >Seeing an opportunity, Ming avoids the grapple and goes straight for a takedown, but da Guia is equal to it. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >da Guia looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Ming. >Seeing an opportunity, Ming avoids the grapple and goes straight for a takedown, but da Guia is equal to it. >Ming looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >da Guia finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. >Ming is trying to force da Guia into a Muay Thai clinch. >Ming manages it, and now controls da Guia by the back of the head. >From the clinch, Ming drives a knee into the face of da Guia...and knocks him out! >Xie Ming takes the victory by way of Knock Out! Official Result: 'The X Factor' Xie Ming defeats Carlos da Guia (Knock Out in 6:31 of round 1) To Win The ALPHA-1 Welterweight Belt. The match was rated as being Excellent. - This card was a fantastic rebound card, our status immediately recovered to High Level National, and we're #1 in the world right now. - Who had that, Xie Ming defeats Carlos da Guia. - Show Rating: Exellent - Pay-Per-View: 46,653 buys ($186,612) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Makhai Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 Avatar announces August card: ALPHA-1: The Dragon's Decent Saturday, 30-8-1999, from Nippon Budokan, in Tokyo, Japan Main Event: Tadamasa Yamada vs. Roberto Aldez for the ALPHA-1 Light Heavyweight Title (LHW) Co-Event: Jeff Carlton vs. Kunimichi Kikuchi (LHW) Headline: Giovani Silva vs. Heikichi Shimizu (WW) Undercard: Elgar vs. Robun Yamazaki (LHW) Undercard: Mario de Souza vs. Mal Phe Roby (MW) Undercard: Gempachi Higa vs. Atshushi Nakajima (MW) Undercard: Washichi Kobayashi vs. Gideon Nararro (WW) Undercard: Norberto vs. Bunrakuken Abe (LW) Undercard: Juro Fukazawa vs. Marcelo Oberto (MW) Undercard: Hanako Shimizu vs. Trish Biel (Women's) Preliminary Bouts: Romi Takahashi vs. Echiko Watanabe (Women's) Tetsuji Myojin vs. Ieyoshi Yama****a (MW) Alex Cole vs. Keith Plaice (MW) Emiri Fueki vs. Steph Smith (Women's) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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