FanHouse Dream.5
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Good morning/night and thanks for being here.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:02 
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[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
woo
Monday July 21, 2008 1:02 TapouT13
1:03
Who will win the lightweight Grand Prix?
Shinya Aoki
 ( 54% )
Caol Uno
 ( 8% )
Eddie Alvarez
 ( 31% )
Tatsuya Kawajiri
 ( 8% )

Monday July 21, 2008 1:03 
1:06
[Comment From ViktorViktor: ] 
We all have issues... Hello.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:06 Viktor
1:07
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
hey
Monday July 21, 2008 1:07 TapouT13
1:07
[Comment From DavidDavid: ] 
Does it seem like this isn't as good a show since Kid Yamamoto isn't here?
Monday July 21, 2008 1:07 David
1:07
Certainly, it's disappointing. Yamamoto tore his ACL and is out at least six months.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:07 
1:07
Yamamoto is a great talent, but the entire year of 2008 is going by without him fighting at all.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:07 
1:07
[Comment From ViktorViktor: ] 
Shinya is here, though.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:07 Viktor
1:08
He's the guy I'm most looking forward to watching.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:08 
1:08
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
i hope theres some good fights tonight
Monday July 21, 2008 1:08 TapouT13
1:09
Aoki is a huge betting favorite to beat Uno in the semifinal.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:09 
1:10
[Comment From ViktorViktor: ] 
Bas on the mic. Affliction should dump Trigg and hire El Guapo to do color commentary.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:10 Viktor
1:11
I think Bas Rutten does good work on HD Net.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:11 
1:11
Occasionally he gets a little too silly with his corny jokes, but for the most part he's solid and insightful
Monday July 21, 2008 1:11 
1:11
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
who is watching live?
Monday July 21, 2008 1:11 Guest
1:12
Hard-core MMA fans and insomniacs.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:12 
1:12
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
me
Monday July 21, 2008 1:12 TapouT13
1:12
[Comment From ViktorViktor: ] 
Bas is the best color man on any MMA broadcast. I find too many faults with all the other color guys.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:12 Viktor
1:13
I also think Frank Mir is a good commentator; I liked his work at the last WEC show.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:13 
1:14
Eddie Alvarez is being interviewed right now and talking about how he knows the crowd won't be behind him no matter what happens, as he's the only non-Japanese fighter still in it.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:14 
1:15
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
that backflip he did was cool almost snapped his ankkles
Monday July 21, 2008 1:15 TapouT13
1:15
[Comment From ViktorViktor: ] 
Hunt vs Overeem should be fun. Ugly, but fun.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:15 Viktor
1:16
I agree, outside the Grand Prix that's the fight I'm most looking forward to, now that Kid Yamamoto is out.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:16 
1:17
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
does anybody elses HDNET mess up when somebody calls or texts?
Monday July 21, 2008 1:17 TapouT13
1:17
Haven't heard that problem.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:17 
1:17
[Comment From ViktorViktor: ] 
Is this lady the crazy Pride announcer? She was the best.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:17 Viktor
1:17
I agree, she's fantastic.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:17 
1:17
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
ya shes got a nice voice
Monday July 21, 2008 1:17 TapouT13
1:18
And she's so enthusiastic.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:18 
1:18
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
i miss pride but dream is the twin
Monday July 21, 2008 1:18 TapouT13
1:18
[Comment From ViktorViktor: ] 
I loved the way she used to introduce Fedor.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:18 Viktor
1:20
Remember, the rules are a little different than American MMA: 10-minute first round, five-minute second round, the judges judge the entire fight, no elbows to the head are allowed at all, but knees to the head are allowed on the ground.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:20 
1:20
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
fedor messed up tim sylvia haha
Monday July 21, 2008 1:20 TapouT13
1:20
[Comment From Bas fanBas fan: ] 
Who will the winner of the Grand Prix fight next? Any chance they come to America and sign with UFC? Would any of them beat B.J. Penn?
Monday July 21, 2008 1:20 Bas fan
1:21
It's not clear yet who the winner will face. I'm sure UFC would have some interest in all four of these guys, especially Aoki. But I just can't see any of them beating B.J. Penn.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:21 
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Of course, I don't think B.J. Penn is going to stay at lightweight.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:21 
1:21
[Comment From ViktorViktor: ] 
Not sure what Shinya's contract situation is, but I'd love to see him come to the states for a fight or two.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:21 Viktor
1:22
He's such an interresting fighter, with such a unique style, it would be great for more American fans to get a look at him.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:22 
1:22
[Comment From ViktorViktor: ] 
Kinda like Fedor, in that respect.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:22 Viktor
1:22
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
americans should watch other MMA events besides UFC
Monday July 21, 2008 1:22 TapouT13
1:22
[Comment From panfriggingterapanfriggingtera: ] 
no they cant use roids in us
Monday July 21, 2008 1:22 panfriggingtera
1:22
[Comment From panfriggingterapanfriggingtera: ] 
thats why they fight in japan
Monday July 21, 2008 1:22 panfriggingtera
1:23
It is true that performance-enhancing drug testing is more stringent in the U.S. than it is in Japan.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:23 
1:23
[Comment From panfriggingterapanfriggingtera: ] 
look at cro chump
Monday July 21, 2008 1:23 panfriggingtera
1:23
[Comment From panfriggingterapanfriggingtera: ] 
dosent exsit in japan drug testing
Monday July 21, 2008 1:23 panfriggingtera
1:24
Up first is Daisuke Nakamura vs. Andy Ologun.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:24 
1:24
[Comment From ViktorViktor: ] 
Japanese promotions really have the production end of things nailed down. US companies should really evolve a bit with the entrances, etc.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:24 Viktor
1:24
[Comment From panfriggingterapanfriggingtera: ] 
nakamura rd 1 armbar
Monday July 21, 2008 1:24 panfriggingtera
1:25
Those big boots that Nakamura is wearing seem like an advantage, like they'd pad his shins against leg kicks.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:25 
1:25
[Comment From panfriggingterapanfriggingtera: ] 
also easy to fet heel hook on him
Monday July 21, 2008 1:25 panfriggingtera
1:25
[Comment From panfriggingterapanfriggingtera: ] 
knee bar whatever
Monday July 21, 2008 1:25 panfriggingtera
1:26
Wow!
Monday July 21, 2008 1:26 
1:26
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
haha wow
Monday July 21, 2008 1:26 TapouT13
1:26
What an armbar by Nakamura!
Monday July 21, 2008 1:26 
1:26
That was a sweet armbar
Monday July 21, 2008 1:26 
1:26
[Comment From panfriggingterapanfriggingtera: ] 
told you
Monday July 21, 2008 1:26 panfriggingtera
1:26
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
very short fight but good arm bar
Monday July 21, 2008 1:26 TapouT13
1:27
Nakamura jumped up on Ologun while they were standing, brought him to the ground and immediately pulled the arm bar, Ologun never knew what hit him.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:27 
1:27
[Comment From panfriggingterapanfriggingtera: ] 
if you scroll up i just called it
Monday July 21, 2008 1:27 panfriggingtera
1:28
Daisuke Nakamura defeats Andy Ologun by first-round arm bar.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:28 
1:28
Up next is Aoki vs. Uno.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:28 
1:28
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
awesome thanks for the updates
Monday July 21, 2008 1:28 Guest
1:28
[Comment From panfriggingterapanfriggingtera: ] 
im sayin aoki rd 2 ko
Monday July 21, 2008 1:28 panfriggingtera
1:28
[Comment From MMA FanMMA Fan: ] 
where are you guys watching the fights
Monday July 21, 2008 1:28 MMA Fan
1:28
It's on HDNet in the United States.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:28 
1:28
[Comment From gavin mgavin m: ] 
daisuke is destined to become an incredible warrior
Monday July 21, 2008 1:28 gavin m
1:28
[Comment From ViktorViktor: ] 
Nakamura was smart. He waited until Ologun was falling forward and the momentum did most of the work.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:28 Viktor
1:28
[Comment From dandan: ] 
does uno have achance
Monday July 21, 2008 1:28 dan
1:29
I think he has a chance. Not a great chance, but a chance.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:29 
1:29
[Comment From panfriggingterapanfriggingtera: ] 
uno always has a chance
Monday July 21, 2008 1:29 panfriggingtera
1:30
[Comment From gavin mgavin m: ] 
yes uno could actually pull it off but i highly doubt it
Monday July 21, 2008 1:30 gavin m
1:30
[Comment From dandan: ] 
how long until the aoki fight starts
Monday July 21, 2008 1:30 dan
1:31
Just minutes away.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:31 
1:31
[Comment From dandan: ] 
i cant wait
Monday July 21, 2008 1:31 dan
1:32
[Comment From gavin mgavin m: ] 
prediction aoki in 56 seconds on a peruvian neck tie
Monday July 21, 2008 1:32 gavin m
1:32
That Peruvian necktie that C.B. Dollaway pulled against Jesse Taylor was pretty sweet.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:32 
1:32
[Comment From ViktorViktor: ] 
Shinya can be ruthless at times. Bit of a loose cannon. He's broken a couple of arms.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:32 Viktor
1:32
[Comment From panfriggingterapanfriggingtera: ] 
im glad cro chump isnt fighting tonight he was soupposed to
Monday July 21, 2008 1:32 panfriggingtera
1:33
Seems like a pretty good crowd, but there are some empty seats in the arena
Monday July 21, 2008 1:33 
1:33
Shinya Aoki is making his entrance.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:33 
1:33
[Comment From dandan: ] 
id love to be there!
Monday July 21, 2008 1:33 dan
1:34
[Comment From panfriggingterapanfriggingtera: ] 
not me japan is to consertive for me
Monday July 21, 2008 1:34 panfriggingtera
1:34
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
thats a pretty cool entrance screen
Monday July 21, 2008 1:34 TapouT13
1:35
[Comment From dandan: ] 
how does aoki look
Monday July 21, 2008 1:35 dan
1:35
[Comment From ViktorViktor: ] 
Skinny, as usual.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:35 Viktor
1:35
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
and ready to sing his entrance music again
Monday July 21, 2008 1:35 TapouT13
1:38
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
why is he crying
Monday July 21, 2008 1:38 TapouT13
1:38
Uno is making his way to the ring.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:38 
1:38
[Comment From MMA FanMMA Fan: ] 
whos crying?
Monday July 21, 2008 1:38 MMA Fan
1:38
[Comment From ViktorViktor: ] 
You really can't top these entrances. Just great theatre.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:38 Viktor
1:39
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
uno
Monday July 21, 2008 1:39 TapouT13
1:39
It's like Uno is psyching himself up so much that he's getting emotional about it.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:39 
1:39
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
do u feel letting his emotions in his way can backfire easily?
Monday July 21, 2008 1:39 Guest
1:39
[Comment From Paul TPaul T: ] 
i really think uno has issues at home....maybe a divorce or something
Monday July 21, 2008 1:39 Paul T
1:40
This fight is underway.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:40 
1:41
[Comment From dandan: ] 
paul t i dont think your right
Monday July 21, 2008 1:41 dan
1:41
[Comment From ViktorViktor: ] 
Nah, Japanese fighters show emotion all the time. Granted, that was a bit extreme, but nothing too unusual.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:41 Viktor
1:41
Very slow going early, they're just feeling each other out.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:41 
1:42
Aoki with a flying knee and now they're clutching against the ropes.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:42 
1:42
Aoki with a takedown to mount.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:42 
1:42
Tried an arm bar but Uno got out of it and landed a strike.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:42 
1:42
[Comment From dandan: ] 
this chat rocks so good for updates
Monday July 21, 2008 1:42 dan
1:42
They were against the ropes, now the ref has stood them up.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:42 
1:43
Back to the middle of the ring.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:43 
1:44
Aoki going for a heel hook
Monday July 21, 2008 1:44 
1:44
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
oh no
Monday July 21, 2008 1:44 TapouT13
1:45
Uno is wearing shoes, which gives Aoki something to grab onto
Monday July 21, 2008 1:45 
1:45
Now Uno has broken free, but Aoki grabs him again.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:45 
1:45
Aoki is controlling the fight.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:45 
1:46
Four minutes to go in the first round, and it has been all Aoki on the ground
Monday July 21, 2008 1:46 
1:47
A brief stoppage while they work on Uno's glove.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:47 
1:47
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
some ground and pound?
Monday July 21, 2008 1:47 Guest
1:47
Lots of ground, not a lot of pound.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:47 
1:47
Aoki has Uno's back, tries the rear-naked choke.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:47 
1:49
Aoki has tried several different submissions, Uno's defense has been pretty good, but Uno has done nothing offensively.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:49 
1:49
Aoki has a leg triangle
Monday July 21, 2008 1:49 
1:49
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
is uno in big trouble
Monday July 21, 2008 1:49 Guest
1:49
I think so
Monday July 21, 2008 1:49 
1:50
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
hes almost getting out he has a chance
Monday July 21, 2008 1:50 TapouT13
1:50
Uno is out!
Monday July 21, 2008 1:50 
1:50
What an escape.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:50 
1:50
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
omg this is crazy haha
Monday July 21, 2008 1:50 TapouT13
1:50
[Comment From derekderek: ] 
wow
Monday July 21, 2008 1:50 derek
1:50
And now Uno is landing some strikes.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:50 
1:51
[Comment From dandan: ] 
wowwww
Monday July 21, 2008 1:51 dan
1:51
That's the first round, a great one, Aoki is definitely winning the fight, but he's given Uno everything he's got and Uno is still in it.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:51 
1:52
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
tremendous updating
Monday July 21, 2008 1:52 Guest
1:52
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
is uno on the verge of knocking him out
Monday July 21, 2008 1:52 Guest
1:53
No, Uno is in good shape as we start the second round, though clearly tired.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:53 
1:53
[Comment From dandan: ] 
sounds like a great fight wish i could be watching it live but this chat is the best
Monday July 21, 2008 1:53 dan
1:53
They're on the ground again, with Aoki on top.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:53 
1:53
This is the worst possible spot for Uno, with four and a half minutes left in the fight.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:53 
1:54
Aoki has Uno's back, this is a good place for a choke
Monday July 21, 2008 1:54 
1:54
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
oh no
Monday July 21, 2008 1:54 Guest
1:55
[Comment From mmamaniacmmamaniac: ] 
i think uno is done
Monday July 21, 2008 1:55 mmamaniac
1:55
[Comment From FAYFAY: ] 
hopefully he gets on his backside and grapples vicously for the rare naked
Monday July 21, 2008 1:55 FAY
1:55
[Comment From mmamaniacmmamaniac: ] 
Its going to be a Pizzera UNO
Monday July 21, 2008 1:55 mmamaniac
1:56
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
i kinda wnana see uno knock out or tap out aoki
Monday July 21, 2008 1:56 TapouT13
1:56
Two minutes to go, and Aoki remains in control, although Uno is trying to stay active.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:56 
1:56
[Comment From FAYFAY: ] 
no
Monday July 21, 2008 1:56 FAY
1:56
[Comment From mmamaniacmmamaniac: ] 
tapout you love uno
Monday July 21, 2008 1:56 mmamaniac
1:57
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
oh yeah lol
Monday July 21, 2008 1:57 TapouT13
1:57
[Comment From ed lapointeed lapointe: ] 
do u think uno will survive the round
Monday July 21, 2008 1:57 ed lapointe
1:57
Less than a minute to go, and Aoki has controlled the whole fight.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:57 
1:58
This fight is over, we'll go to the judges, and I'll be shocked if they don't give it to Aoki.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:58 
1:58
[Comment From rickrossthebosssssrickrossthebosssss: ] 
would you bet on aoki winning it all tonight
Monday July 21, 2008 1:58 rickrossthebosssss
1:58
[Comment From derekderek: ] 
Aoki has it
Monday July 21, 2008 1:58 derek
1:59
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
aoki will win
Monday July 21, 2008 1:59 TapouT13
1:59
Shinya Aoki defeats Caol Uno by unanimous decision.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:59 
1:59
[Comment From SanchezSanchez: ] 
Its so hot in Florida and Aoki just made me sweat
Monday July 21, 2008 1:59 Sanchez
1:59
[Comment From ViktorViktor: ] 
Can't be said enough: the Japanese crowds are the best. You gotta think there would be a fair amount of booing if this fight were held in a cage state side.
Monday July 21, 2008 1:59 Viktor
1:59
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
slow fight kinda boring but 1st round end was crazy
Monday July 21, 2008 1:59 TapouT13
2:00
Up next: Eddie Alvarez vs. Tatsuya Kawajiri
Monday July 21, 2008 2:00 
2:00
[Comment From MMA FanMMA Fan: ] 
Could Tatsuya win the next fight
Monday July 21, 2008 2:00 MMA Fan
2:00
I think this fight should be a good one.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:00 
2:00
[Comment From SanchezSanchez: ] 
who does everyone like in the next fight
Monday July 21, 2008 2:00 Sanchez
2:00
I like Alvarez.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:00 
2:01
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
i love japanese crowds bc they have respect unlike here in america if the fight isnt going how they want they start booing
Monday July 21, 2008 2:01 TapouT13
2:01
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
i want alvarez to win
Monday July 21, 2008 2:01 TapouT13
2:02
[Comment From John DuffyJohn Duffy: ] 
Those Japenese crowds love there pictures though
Monday July 21, 2008 2:02 John Duffy
2:02
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
alvarez will win
Monday July 21, 2008 2:02 Guest
2:02
[Comment From derekderek: ] 
alvarez
Monday July 21, 2008 2:02 derek
2:04
[Comment From Bo BearBo Bear: ] 
i want alavrez to lose
Monday July 21, 2008 2:04 Bo Bear
2:05
[Comment From mary finnmary finn: ] 
metsoh alvarez needs to dig down
Monday July 21, 2008 2:05 mary finn
2:05
Alvarez is making his entrance.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:05 
2:06
[Comment From DebbieDebbie: ] 
He looks like he has been visiting the candy shop
Monday July 21, 2008 2:06 Debbie
2:07
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
who is the favourite in this matchup?
Monday July 21, 2008 2:07 Guest
2:07
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
alvarez
Monday July 21, 2008 2:07 TapouT13
2:07
[Comment From DebbieDebbie: ] 
if everyone in here had to bet who would you pick
Monday July 21, 2008 2:07 Debbie
2:08
I think Alvarez is the favorite to win this one, but whoever wins this will be an underdog in the finale against Aoki.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:08 
2:08
Kawajiri is making his way to the ring.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:08 
2:08
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
i just think it would be fun to see alvarez vs aoki
Monday July 21, 2008 2:08 TapouT13
2:08
I agree, that would be a tremendous stylistic matchup.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:08 
2:08
[Comment From ViktorViktor: ] 
Alvarez if I were betting, but I'm picking Kawajiri for no good reason.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:08 Viktor
2:10
[Comment From Jon BurnsJon Burns: ] 
I have a computer program and ran all the statistics and i have alvarez getting choked out
Monday July 21, 2008 2:10 Jon Burns
2:10
This fight is underway.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:10 
2:11
Kawajiri is going for a guillotine, Alvarez walked right into it.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:11 
2:12
They break them apart and now they're standing in the center of the ring.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:12 
2:12
Kawajiri lands a good strike.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:12 
2:12
A good exchange, and Kawajiri gets the better of it.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:12 
2:12
[Comment From caesarcaesar: ] 
wowwww
Monday July 21, 2008 2:12 caesar
2:13
Alvarez has a cut on his right eye.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:13 
2:13
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
redness around alvarez's eye
Monday July 21, 2008 2:13 TapouT13
2:13
[Comment From JoshJosh: ] 
Whos in control
Monday July 21, 2008 2:13 Josh
2:13
[Comment From JoshJosh: ] 
sounds like kawajiri
Monday July 21, 2008 2:13 Josh
2:13
A good amount of blood on Alvarez's eye, but he's coming right at Kawajiri, landing a nice uppercut.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:13 
2:13
And Kawajiri is down!
Monday July 21, 2008 2:13 
2:13
Alvarez goes on the offensive.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:13 
2:14
Alvarez is taking control.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:14 
2:14
[Comment From elleelle: ] 
could the cut stop the fight???
Monday July 21, 2008 2:14 elle
2:14
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
now its bleeding
Monday July 21, 2008 2:14 TapouT13
2:14
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
omg
Monday July 21, 2008 2:14 TapouT13
2:14
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
this is crazy
Monday July 21, 2008 2:14 TapouT13
2:14
Alvarez is on the attack but Kawajiri is showing a lot of determination.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:14 
2:14
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
idnt think the cut is affecting anything right now
Monday July 21, 2008 2:14 TapouT13
2:15
They're against the ropes and time is called to take a look at the cut on Alvarez's eye.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:15 
2:15
We're about halfway through the first round, and it's been a close, hard-fought fight.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:15 
2:15
[Comment From loulou: ] 
are they going to stop it
Monday July 21, 2008 2:15 lou
2:15
No. The cut isn't too big.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:15 
2:15
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
no way
Monday July 21, 2008 2:15 TapouT13
2:15
[Comment From derekderek: ] 
good fight!
Monday July 21, 2008 2:15 derek
2:16
Down goes Alvarez!
Monday July 21, 2008 2:16 
2:16
Kawajiri knocks him downa nd goes into ground and pound mode.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:16 
2:16
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
alvarez got knocked down
Monday July 21, 2008 2:16 TapouT13
2:16
Halfway through the round, Kawajiri is in control.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:16 
2:17
[Comment From donaldldonaldl: ] 
hes looking in the window for oppurtunity
Monday July 21, 2008 2:17 donaldl
2:17
[Comment From BobBob: ] 
You got to love this game
Monday July 21, 2008 2:17 Bob
2:17
The fight has now been on the ground for about a minute and a half, with Kawajiri in control.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:17 
2:17
Alvarez needs to do something.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:17 
2:18
And he does, and now they're back on their feet.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:18 
2:18
Brutal strikes from both men on the feet!
Monday July 21, 2008 2:18 
2:18
A tremendous boxing match
Monday July 21, 2008 2:18 
2:18
[Comment From derekderek: ] 
wow!
Monday July 21, 2008 2:18 derek
2:18
Big knee from Kawajiri.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:18 
2:18
And down goes Kawajiri!
Monday July 21, 2008 2:18 
2:18
Alvarez is pummeling Kawajiri
Monday July 21, 2008 2:18 
2:19
It's over!
Monday July 21, 2008 2:19 
2:19
Eddie Alvarez defeats Tatsuya Kawajiri by first-round TKO (strikes)
Monday July 21, 2008 2:19 
2:19
A tremendous fight, and Alvarez just landed so many hard punches that the ref had to step in and stop it.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:19 
2:19
[Comment From GuppieGuppie: ] 
did he stop it early
Monday July 21, 2008 2:19 Guppie
2:20
No, it was a good stoppage.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:20 
2:20
Alvarez actually thought it was over and stopped briefly, but the ref told him to keep fighting.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:20 
2:20
That was a great fight, and Alvarez will have a great fight with Aoki.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:20 
2:21
[Comment From ViktorViktor: ] 
Great fight. Alvarez can't be celebrating prematurely like that, though.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:21 Viktor
2:21
I hope Alvarez's eye allows him to fight.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:21 
2:21
I think it will; it didn't look too serious, but it is always a concern with the tournament format.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:21 
2:21
[Comment From derekderek: ] 
that some mouse on his eye
Monday July 21, 2008 2:21 derek
2:21
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
damnit my power went out and i missed the fight
Monday July 21, 2008 2:21 TapouT13
2:22
It was a good one.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:22 
2:24
[Comment From michaelmichael: ] 
whens next fight starting
Monday July 21, 2008 2:24 michael
2:24
Joachim Hansen vs. Kultar Gill will start in a few minutes.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:24 
2:25
[Comment From ViktorViktor: ] 
Hansen is the dude that Aoki took out with that gogo.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:25 Viktor
2:26
[Comment From casey holdencasey holden: ] 
whos everyone thinks gonna win?
Monday July 21, 2008 2:26 casey holden
2:26
My money is on Hansen in this one.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:26 
2:26
[Comment From derekderek: ] 
i like hanson
Monday July 21, 2008 2:26 derek
2:26
Hansen lost to Alvarez in the second round of this tournament.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:26 
2:26
[Comment From casey holdencasey holden: ] 
how confident like 60 percent??
Monday July 21, 2008 2:26 casey holden
2:26
Yeah, around there.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:26 
2:27
[Comment From MLML: ] 
wow, that last alvarez fight was amazing
Monday July 21, 2008 2:27 ML
2:27
[Comment From wombatwombat: ] 
cool
Monday July 21, 2008 2:27 wombat
2:27
[Comment From greg covellegreg covelle: ] 
yea as predicted
Monday July 21, 2008 2:27 greg covelle
2:27
This fight is underway and they go right at each other from the start.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:27 
2:28
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
woo its back on thank god
Monday July 21, 2008 2:28 TapouT13
2:29
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
so is there any way to see the last fight again?
Monday July 21, 2008 2:29 TapouT13
2:29
HDNet will rebroadcast this.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:29 
2:29
Hansen and Gill go to the ground.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:29 
2:30
And it's over!
Monday July 21, 2008 2:30 
2:30
Hansen lands a sweet arm bar and Gill taps out just like that.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:30 
2:30
Joachim Hansen beats Kultar Gill by first-round arm bar.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:30 
2:30
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
oh man
Monday July 21, 2008 2:30 TapouT13
2:31
[Comment From ViktorViktor: ] 
Bas is awesome. "Look how quiet it is in here!"
Monday July 21, 2008 2:31 Viktor
2:31
[Comment From derekderek: ] 
it looked like hansen had a bad limp.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:31 derek
2:31
Hansen is addressing the crowd, always an interesting part of Japanese shows.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:31 
2:33
[Comment From GuppieGuppie: ] 
he looks like a greek school teacher\
Monday July 21, 2008 2:33 Guppie
2:33
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
good its on tomorrow 10 pm
Monday July 21, 2008 2:33 TapouT13
2:35
Up next: Joseph Benavidez vs. Junya Kudo
Monday July 21, 2008 2:35 
2:35
[Comment From FillFill: ] 
Kimbo couldnt get in the ring with these shirtless gods
Monday July 21, 2008 2:35 Fill
2:36
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
kimbo isnt good period
Monday July 21, 2008 2:36 TapouT13
2:39
[Comment From DougDoug: ] 
i don't know which matches are left. I just wanted to say, this is the latest live blog ever. I'll catch up starting....now
Monday July 21, 2008 2:39 Doug
2:39
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
haha urijah faber with him
Monday July 21, 2008 2:39 TapouT13
2:40
Urijah Faber is escorting Benavidez to the ring.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:40 
2:41
[Comment From murphdogmurphdog: ] 
faber would dominate anyone here
Monday July 21, 2008 2:41 murphdog
2:41
This fight is underway.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:41 
2:41
Nice front kick by Benavidez to get things started, followed by a takedown.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:41 
2:41
[Comment From murphdogmurphdog: ] 
this isnt gonna last long
Monday July 21, 2008 2:41 murphdog
2:42
Nice kick and knee from Benavidez. I really like the way he's starting this fight.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:42 
2:42
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
who does everyone think is gonna win
Monday July 21, 2008 2:42 TapouT13
2:42
Good left hand by Benavidez.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:42 
2:43
Benavidez with a big slam.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:43 
2:43
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
oh my god crazy takedown
Monday July 21, 2008 2:43 TapouT13
2:43
[Comment From tommy molestommy moles: ] 
benavidez has a great left watch for his shoulder it holds the key for him
Monday July 21, 2008 2:43 tommy moles
2:44
Benavidez gets the guillotine on the ground and it's over!
Monday July 21, 2008 2:44 
2:44
Kudo taps out, and Benavidez wins it
Monday July 21, 2008 2:44 
2:44
Joseph Benavidez defeats Junya Kudo by first-round submission.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:44 
2:45
Benavidez is undefeated. I'm guessing Dana White will want to add him to the WEC stable.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:45 
2:45
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
benavidez controlled that fight the whole time non stop
Monday July 21, 2008 2:45 TapouT13
2:47
"This is where I want to stay," Benavidez said afterward. "I love Dream and I want to be the champion here."
Monday July 21, 2008 2:47 
2:47
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
i hope he gets on WEC he earns it just not Elite XC
Monday July 21, 2008 2:47 TapouT13
2:47
[Comment From tapout131tapout131: ] 
fabers highlights make him really easy to look at
Monday July 21, 2008 2:47 tapout131
2:49
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
lol u stole my name!
Monday July 21, 2008 2:49 TapouT13
2:49
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
so how many more fights are there and what time is it going to end?
Monday July 21, 2008 2:49 TapouT13
2:49
Four more undercard fights and then the lightweight title bout.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:49 
2:49
I'd say two or three more hours.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:49 
2:50
[Comment From murphdogmurphdog: ] 
wat do u think the chances of akiama winning are
Monday July 21, 2008 2:50 murphdog
2:50
I am definitely picking Akiyama to beat Shibata.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:50 
2:50
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
this is awesome dream and this chat is good to talk to other people about it
Monday July 21, 2008 2:50 TapouT13
2:52
[Comment From murphdogmurphdog: ] 
do u think shibata could land a big 1 tho?
Monday July 21, 2008 2:52 murphdog
2:52
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
hey do you do these for other MMA events
Monday July 21, 2008 2:52 TapouT13
2:52
Yes to both of those questions.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:52 
2:52
Yes, I do live blogs for most MMA events.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:52 
2:53
I'll also be doing a live chat at 1 p.m. Eastern, in about nine hours.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:53 
2:53
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
you going to have one for the WEC coming up
Monday July 21, 2008 2:53 TapouT13
2:53
Yes, I plan to. That's going to be a good WEC show.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:53 
2:53
[Comment From murphdogmurphdog: ] 
cant wait
Monday July 21, 2008 2:53 murphdog
2:55
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
nice i plan to be on here while watching!
Monday July 21, 2008 2:55 TapouT13
2:55
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
silva vs cote ufc in chicago
Monday July 21, 2008 2:55 TapouT13
2:55
Is that official?
Monday July 21, 2008 2:55 
2:55
Miyazawa vs. Hironaka is underway.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:55 
2:56
Hironaka lands a good right hand.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:56 
2:56
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
yes thats what dana white is saying and hoping
Monday July 21, 2008 2:56 TapouT13
2:56
[Comment From Joe_BlastJoe_Blast: ] 
I was going to order HDnet specifically for this show until I found out that Kid wasn't fighting. It's cool that you do this blog live.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:56 Joe_Blast
2:56
Definitely disappointing that Yamamoto isn't fighting.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:56 
2:58
They go to the ground and we could see a choke from rubber guard here.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:58 
2:58
[Comment From Joe_BlastJoe_Blast: ] 
It's also disappointing that Genki Sudo retired. I would have loved to see him fight some of the new talent.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:58 Joe_Blast
2:59
[Comment From murphdogmurphdog: ] 
whos controlling
Monday July 21, 2008 2:59 murphdog
2:59
[Comment From murphcatmurphcat: ] 
its even
Monday July 21, 2008 2:59 murphcat
2:59
[Comment From murphcatmurphcat: ] 
wow what action
Monday July 21, 2008 2:59 murphcat
2:59
The crowd is totally silent, with not a lot going on.
Monday July 21, 2008 2:59 
2:59
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
-yawn-
Monday July 21, 2008 2:59 TapouT13
3:00
[Comment From murphdogmurphdog: ] 
good call cat
Monday July 21, 2008 3:00 murphdog
3:00
Miyazawa tries to get a little more aggressive here.
Monday July 21, 2008 3:00 
3:00
[Comment From murphdogmurphdog: ] 
watch miyazawa to get over agressive leading to a slight miscue that just gets capitalized on
Monday July 21, 2008 3:00 murphdog
3:01
[Comment From murphcatmurphcat: ] 
its more exciting than a prince concert
Monday July 21, 2008 3:01 murphcat
3:01
They're starting to exchange strikes on their feet.
Monday July 21, 2008 3:01 
3:02
[Comment From jim leadermanjim leaderman: ] 
Me fighting i remember i was like a miyazawa type
Monday July 21, 2008 3:02 jim leaderman
3:02
[Comment From joey majorsjoey majors: ] 
Miyazawa needs to be careful with his strikes or he is going to be taking a boat ride back with his dad and with a black eye
Monday July 21, 2008 3:02 joey majors
3:02
Miyazawa has a cut on his left eye, something to keep an eye on
Monday July 21, 2008 3:02 
3:02
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
both r bleeding
Monday July 21, 2008 3:02 TapouT13
3:03
[Comment From RizzoRizzo: ] 
whos controlling
Monday July 21, 2008 3:03 Rizzo
3:03
Neither. It's been even.
Monday July 21, 2008 3:03 
3:03
[Comment From brother milanobrother milano: ] 
if u had to bet whos winning on the scorecard
Monday July 21, 2008 3:03 brother milano
3:03
Hironaka has landed more strikes and is winning for that reason.
Monday July 21, 2008 3:03 
3:04
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
good stand up
Monday July 21, 2008 3:04 TapouT13
3:04
Big strikes from Hironaka!
Monday July 21, 2008 3:04 
3:04
A huge cut over the eye of Miyazawa and he's bleeding badly
Monday July 21, 2008 3:04 
3:04
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
bloody eye
Monday July 21, 2008 3:04 TapouT13
3:04
[Comment From paulpaul: ] 
finish him!
Monday July 21, 2008 3:04 paul
3:05
And it's over. That cut is going to end the fight.
Monday July 21, 2008 3:05 
3:05
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
omg amazing punch
Monday July 21, 2008 3:05 TapouT13
3:05
Kuniyoshi Hironaka defeats Motoki Miyazawa by first-round TKO (cut)
Monday July 21, 2008 3:05 
3:06
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
that punch rocked his face made it jiggle
Monday July 21, 2008 3:06 TapouT13
3:09
[Comment From Tapout131Tapout131: ] 
whats next fight
Monday July 21, 2008 3:09 Tapout131
3:10
up next are the featherweights, Hideo Tokor vs. Takeshi Yamazaki
Monday July 21, 2008 3:10 
3:18
One of the frustrating things about the Japanese promotions is that they often have long delays, like right now.
Monday July 21, 2008 3:18 
3:18
[Comment From Tapout131Tapout131: ] 
how much longer
Monday July 21, 2008 3:18 Tapout131
3:18
A few more minutes until the next fight.
Monday July 21, 2008 3:18 
3:26
This intermission has gone on way too long.
Monday July 21, 2008 3:26 
3:26
I guess Japanese fans are OK with it, but from an American perspective, this delay is interminable.
Monday July 21, 2008 3:26 
3:28
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
haha im fine with it now that i got to see the end of the alvarez fight
Monday July 21, 2008 3:28 TapouT13
3:31
Urijah Faber is on hand discussing his friend Joseph Benavidez
Monday July 21, 2008 3:31 
3:33
Faber is saying that Aoki will be much fresher than Alvarez in the final, and I think that sounds right.
Monday July 21, 2008 3:33 
3:36
Faber says he would love to fight in Japan, but I don't think that's going to happen.
Monday July 21, 2008 3:36 
3:36
He specifically mentions Kid Yamamoto
Monday July 21, 2008 3:36 
3:37
[Comment From JohnJohn: ] 
Who would win, Faber vs. Yamamoto?
Monday July 21, 2008 3:37 John
3:37
I would definitely pick Faber in that fight.
Monday July 21, 2008 3:37 
3:37
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
no doubt
Monday July 21, 2008 3:37 TapouT13
3:37
I don't know if the fight is ever going to happen, unfortunately.
Monday July 21, 2008 3:37 
3:38
[Comment From derekderek: ] 
that WEC shirt pretty says he is not fighting in japan soon
Monday July 21, 2008 3:38 derek
3:38
I do think Faber's next opponent, Mike Brown, is going to give him a good fight.
Monday July 21, 2008 3:38 
3:38
[Comment From derekderek: ] 
for sure.
Monday July 21, 2008 3:38 derek
3:38
At some point I also think WEC could make a huge fight by putting Faber against Miguel Torres.
Monday July 21, 2008 3:38 
3:39
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
haha faber is too jacked for miguel torres even tho torres is an amazing fighter
Monday July 21, 2008 3:39 TapouT13
3:39
This intermission is longer than Super Bowl halftime.
Monday July 21, 2008 3:39 
3:40
[Comment From derekderek: ] 
i think this is the longest one of all the dream fights
Monday July 21, 2008 3:40 derek
3:42
Finally, we're close to starting up again.
Monday July 21, 2008 3:42 
3:43
Takeshi Yamazaki is making his way to the ring.
Monday July 21, 2008 3:43 
3:46
Hideo Tokoro is making his way to the ring.
Monday July 21, 2008 3:46 
3:47
Tokoro is a featherweight who once fought Royce Gracie to a draw.
Monday July 21, 2008 3:47 
3:47
This fight is underway.
Monday July 21, 2008 3:47 
3:47
Finally.
Monday July 21, 2008 3:47 
3:48
Yamazaki is throwing a few strikes and landing one, a little more aggressive than I thought he'd be to start.
Monday July 21, 2008 3:48 
3:48
A kick by Tokoro lands to Yamazaki's groin.
Monday July 21, 2008 3:48 
3:48
[Comment From derekderek: ] 
ouch
Monday July 21, 2008 3:48 derek
3:49
Yamazaki is taking some time to regain his composure. He gets five minutes, just like in American MMA and boxing.
Monday July 21, 2008 3:49 
3:49
They touch gloves and now they're ready to go again.
Monday July 21, 2008 3:49 
3:50
They're on the ground and Tokoro is actively looking for a submission opportunity.
Monday July 21, 2008 3:50 
3:51
They're back to their feet
Monday July 21, 2008 3:51 
3:52
A huge right hand from Tokoro!
Monday July 21, 2008 3:52 
3:52
Yamazaki goes to the ground and Tokoro is pounding him.
Monday July 21, 2008 3:52 
3:52
Tokoro is in control, but Yamazaki appears to be OK.
Monday July 21, 2008 3:52 
3:53
Punches and knees from Tokoro.
Monday July 21, 2008 3:53 
3:53
And another low blow!
Monday July 21, 2008 3:53 
3:54
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
ouch
Monday July 21, 2008 3:54 TapouT13
3:54
[Comment From derekderek: ] 
ouch agian
Monday July 21, 2008 3:54 derek
3:54
Tokoro has now landed two low blows to Yamazaki's groin region.
Monday July 21, 2008 3:54 
3:54
[Comment From derekderek: ] 
that was a bad one
Monday July 21, 2008 3:54 derek
3:55
They gave Tokoro a yellow card, which is a term that American fans are only used to hearing in soccer.
Monday July 21, 2008 3:55 
3:56
Big left hand from Tokoro
Monday July 21, 2008 3:56 
3:56
Tokoro is dominating this fight, the only issue is that he's used two low blows to get to this position.
Monday July 21, 2008 3:56 
3:57
Tokoro is going for a knee bar on the ground, but   Yamazaki pulled out of it.
Monday July 21, 2008 3:57 
3:59
They're on the ground against the ropes, and not a lot of action.
Monday July 21, 2008 3:59 
3:59
The ref will move them into the middle of the ring
Monday July 21, 2008 3:59 
4:00
Some nice upkicks from Tokoro, and now he has Yamazaki in a triangle.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:00 
4:01
The first round is over, Tokoro definitely is winning, unless you think he doesn't deserve to win after taking advantage of low blows.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:01 
4:02
[Comment From JamesJames: ] 
A fighter should never be rewarded for a low blow
Monday July 21, 2008 4:02 James
4:04
Big strikes and kicks from Tokoro. I like the way he fights on his feet, even though he prefers to go to the ground.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:04 
4:05
Yamazaki with a weird-looking jump-punch.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:05 
4:06
Yamazaki grabs Tokoro's leg and takes him down, but Tokoro lands in guard.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:06 
4:07
Nice upkicks from Tokoro.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:07 
4:07
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
wow if he landed that it would of been amazing
Monday July 21, 2008 4:07 TapouT13
4:08
The fight is almost over, and I would definitely say Tokoro deserves to win it, but it's been a strange and in some ways disappointing fight.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:08 
4:08
The fans on hand don't seem to be very enthused.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:08 
4:08
It's over.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:08 
4:08
I expect the judges to give the fight to Tokoro.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:08 
4:08
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
tokoro deff won it kinda boring fight but still fun to watch
Monday July 21, 2008 4:08 TapouT13
4:09
Hideo Tokoro defeats Takeshi Yamazaki by decision.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:09 
4:11
Up next, middleweights Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Katsuyori Shibata
Monday July 21, 2008 4:11 
4:14
Eddie Alvarez can't fight for the championship because of the cut on his eye.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:14 
4:14
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
noooooooooooo
Monday July 21, 2008 4:14 TapouT13
4:14
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
damnit alvarez ISNT FIGHTING COMON
Monday July 21, 2008 4:14 TapouT13
4:14
Terrible news.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:14 
4:15
I was really looking forward to seeing what Alvarez could do to Aoki.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:15 
4:15
[Comment From derekderek: ] 
that really sucks
Monday July 21, 2008 4:15 derek
4:15
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
same here thats awful news
Monday July 21, 2008 4:15 TapouT13
4:15
And this is why the tournament format drives me nuts in practice, as much as I like it in theory.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:15 
4:16
[Comment From BillyBBillyB: ] 
I HATE the tounaments
Monday July 21, 2008 4:16 BillyB
4:16
[Comment From BillyBBillyB: ] 
Injuries always ruin tournaments, dating back to UFC 3
Monday July 21, 2008 4:16 BillyB
4:16
So now the main event will be Joachim Hansen vs. Shinya Aoki.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:16 
4:17
Katsuyori Shibata has entered the ring.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:17 
4:17
He's popular with the Japanese fans because of his days as a pro wrestler, but he's not a good MMA fighter.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:17 
4:18
Yoshiro Akiyama should destroy Shibata.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:18 
4:18
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
aoki is gnna beat hansen
Monday July 21, 2008 4:18 TapouT13
4:19
[Comment From ViktorViktor: ] 
Check out Hansen's last match with Aoki on youtube. This rematch won't even be close.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:19 Viktor
4:19
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
whats gnna be the win for this fight judges decision,knockout, or submission?
Monday July 21, 2008 4:19 TapouT13
4:19
[Comment From ViktorViktor: ] 
lol Bas is a mess. I love him.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:19 Viktor
4:21
[Comment From ViktorViktor: ] 
Pretty cool entrance.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:21 Viktor
4:21
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
if hansen can do it mayb think about his last loss to aoki then he can pull it and win
Monday July 21, 2008 4:21 TapouT13
4:22
And this fight is underway.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:22 
4:22
Akiyama is wearing a gi
Monday July 21, 2008 4:22 
4:22
With an enormous TV Guide logo on it. (The Japanese version of TV Guide)
Monday July 21, 2008 4:22 
4:23
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
i feel like im watching a movie with this fight haha
Monday July 21, 2008 4:23 TapouT13
4:27
I'm not sure if Akiyama is just toying with Shibata or not, but it's time for Akiyama to look like a legitimate fighter.

Monday July 21, 2008 4:27 
4:27
Akiyama misses with a big kick and they go to the ground.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:27 
4:28
And that's it!
Monday July 21, 2008 4:28 
4:28
Akiyama chokes out Shibata
Monday July 21, 2008 4:28 
4:29
Yoshiro Akiyama beats Katsuyori Shibata by first round submission.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:29 
4:29
Weird fight.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:29 
4:30
I don't think Shibata actually tapped, I think he just passed out while Akiyama was choking him.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:30 
4:30
Up next we have the heavyweights, Alistair Overeem vs. Mark Hunt
Monday July 21, 2008 4:30 
4:30
[Comment From AaronAaron: ] 
Overeem will dominate
Monday July 21, 2008 4:30 Aaron
4:31
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
ya shibata did pass out he had his left arm up and then it just fell to the ground
Monday July 21, 2008 4:31 TapouT13
4:31
It's a good thing the ref acted quickly.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:31 
4:32
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
thats a crazy submission too
Monday July 21, 2008 4:32 TapouT13
4:32
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
wow his eye is messed up
Monday July 21, 2008 4:32 TapouT13
4:33
That is a nasty cut and bruise engulfing his eye, he clearly can't fight.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:33 
4:33
[Comment From derekderek: ] 
holy crap!!
Monday July 21, 2008 4:33 derek
4:33
His left eye is damaged, too, but it's the right eye that is completely swollen, almost swollen shut.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:33 
4:33
I really wanted to see Alvarez fight Aoki.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:33 
4:33
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
alvarez is a good fighter he has so much respect now
Monday July 21, 2008 4:33 TapouT13
4:34
Alvarez says he begged the doctors to let him fight but they refused.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:34 
4:35
Alvarez challenges the Aoki/Hansen winner.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:35 
4:35
I hope Alvarez/Aoki happens eventually.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:35 
4:36
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
wow he got punched in the eye and then the elbow slid right by
Monday July 21, 2008 4:36 TapouT13
4:36
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
nice backflip!!!!!
Monday July 21, 2008 4:36 TapouT13
4:42
Alistair Overeem has entered the ring.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:42 
4:44
Mark Hunt's last fight was a loss to Fedor Emelianenko on New Year's Eve 2006.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:44 
4:45
He has beaten Wanderlei and Cro Cop, so it's not like Hunt has no MMA pedigree at all, but he's not in very good shape and will be rusty.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:45 
4:45
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
he's beat and loss to cro cop
Monday July 21, 2008 4:45 TapouT13
4:45
[Comment From TonyTony: ] 
If you can beat Cro Cop and Wanderlei you're a stud
Monday July 21, 2008 4:45 Tony
4:45
Yeah, but he was a different fighter when he beat those guys.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:45 
4:46
This fight is underway.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:46 
4:46
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
he beat cro cop by decision and cro cop is mastered at kicking but never found a good timing to land a kick at mark hunt nd mark hunt kept beating him down
Monday July 21, 2008 4:46 TapouT13
4:46
Takedown and ground and pound for Hunt.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:46 
4:47
Hunt goes for side control but Overeem is fighting him off on the ground.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:47 
4:47
And it's over!
Monday July 21, 2008 4:47 
4:47
Overeem lands the arm bar, Hunt taps, and that's that.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:47 
4:47
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
wow
Monday July 21, 2008 4:47 TapouT13
4:48
Alistair Overeem defeats Mark Hunt by first-round submission (shoulder lock)
Monday July 21, 2008 4:48 
4:48
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
mark hunt is pissed i can tell
Monday July 21, 2008 4:48 TapouT13
4:48
Alvarez is talking to the HDNet announcers.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:48 
4:50
For those who aren't aware, Aoki has fought Hansen once before, beating him with a first-round gogoplata
Monday July 21, 2008 4:50 
4:50
That was part of that same New Year's Eve 2006 show that featured Fedor fighting Hunt, I believe.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:50 
4:53
Hansen is making his way to the ring.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:53 
4:55
Aoki is making his way to the ring.
Monday July 21, 2008 4:55 
5:01
Finally, the Grand Prix final is about to start.
Monday July 21, 2008 5:01 
5:01
This fight is underway.
Monday July 21, 2008 5:01 
5:02
Aoki takes it to the ground and gets on top.
Monday July 21, 2008 5:02 
5:02
Hansen attempted an upkick, now Aoki is in a good position on top.
Monday July 21, 2008 5:02 
5:03
Aoki is landing some light strikes to Hansen's head.
Monday July 21, 2008 5:03 
5:03
Aoki is in control but not doing a lot.
Monday July 21, 2008 5:03 
5:04
An upkick from Hansen lands to Aoki's groin.
Monday July 21, 2008 5:04 
5:04
We've had more than our share of low blows tonight.
Monday July 21, 2008 5:04 
5:04
[Comment From Joe_BlastJoe_Blast: ] 
Ouch.
Monday July 21, 2008 5:04 Joe_Blast
5:05
Hansen swings and misses with an uppercut and then Aoki grabs him and pulls him into guard.
Monday July 21, 2008 5:05 
5:05
Aoki now goes to the rubber guard, where he has a number of potential submissions.
Monday July 21, 2008 5:05 
5:05
Hansen pulled free.
Monday July 21, 2008 5:05 
5:06
Nice strike to the ground from Hansen.
Monday July 21, 2008 5:06 
5:06
Hansen lands a series of strikes! It's over!
Monday July 21, 2008 5:06 
5:07
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
YES
Monday July 21, 2008 5:07 TapouT13
5:07
Joachim Hansen defeats Shinya Aoki by first-round TKO
Monday July 21, 2008 5:07 
5:07
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
hansen won it!
Monday July 21, 2008 5:07 TapouT13
5:07
[Comment From derekderek: ] 
NICE!!
Monday July 21, 2008 5:07 derek
5:07
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
omg that was crazy!!!!
Monday July 21, 2008 5:07 TapouT13
5:07
[Comment From ViktorViktor: ] 
Talk about your upsets...
Monday July 21, 2008 5:07 Viktor
5:07
[Comment From davedave: ] 
funny how alvarez had the hardest rd, fought in second fight, less rest, etc
Monday July 21, 2008 5:07 dave
5:07
[Comment From Joe_BlastJoe_Blast: ] 
Who will win the lightweight Grand Prix? Where was option 5: Joachim Hansen? =)
Monday July 21, 2008 5:07 Joe_Blast
5:08
Amazing
Monday July 21, 2008 5:08 
5:08
[Comment From Joe_BlastJoe_Blast: ] 
Hansen is always exciting.
Monday July 21, 2008 5:08 Joe_Blast
5:08
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
alvarez was on his feet haha
Monday July 21, 2008 5:08 TapouT13
5:10
Thanks, everyone. That's it for me tonight.
Monday July 21, 2008 5:10 
5:11
[Comment From TapouT13TapouT13: ] 
thanks for having this chat up man
Monday July 21, 2008 5:11 TapouT13
5:11



 
 
 
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