Vale Tudo Japan '09 Live Results and Play-by-Play
by Chris Nelson on Oct 30, 2009 9:02 AM EDT
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The wait is over! Shooto promoter Sustain resurrects its classic "Vale Tudo Japan" series tomorrow at Tokyo's JCB Hall, and Bloody Elbow has you covered with live results and play-by-play of VTJ '09 beginning at 5 AM Eastern / 2 AM Pacific on Friday morning.
The main event will see former lightweight kingpin Takanori Gomi take on King of the Cage titlist Tony "Lionheart" Hervey in a scheduled five-round affair which could well be Gomi's final fight in Japan. The co-main event - another five-rounder - features a clash of old and new 143-pound champions, with current ace "Lion" Takeshi Inoue attempting to solidify his own place in the Shooto history books with a win over former champ Alexandre "Pequeno" Nogueira.
The undercard features a Shooto welterweight (154 lbs.) title match between Nova Uniao's fiery Willamy "Chiquerim" and Kenichiro Togashi, plus the return of Mamoru "The 'Fro" Yamaguchi against Guam's Jesse Taitano in a bout that should be a thriller.
Check out full weigh-in results and photos here, then kill time before the show with some classic VTJ moments.
UPDATE: Liveblog plans fell through, but results will still be posted as they come in.
Quick Results
Takanori Gomi def. Tony Hervey via unanimous decision (47-45, 46-45, 46-44) R5 5:00
"Lion" Takeshi Inoue def. Alexandre Franca Nogueira via TKO (punches) R4 2:58
Rumina Sato def. Cory Grant via TKO (punches) R1 3:20
Tito Jones def. Tenkei "Fujimiya" Oda via unanimous decision (30-28, 30-27, 30-29) R3 5:00
Willamy "Chiquerim" Freire def. Kenichiro Togashi via TKO (doctor stoppage) R1 2:05
Mamoru Yamaguchi def. Jesse Taitano via TKO (punches) R1 4:41
Jung Ming Kang def. Yoichiro Sato via KO (punches) R1 2:48
Kosuke "Jukucho" Eda vs. Masato Sannai was ruled a majority draw (19-19, 18-19, 19-19) R2 5:00
4. Shooto Welterweight Title Fight (3×5 mins)
Willamy "Chiquerim" Freire vs. Kenichiro Togashi
Round 1: Chiquerim lands a few hard right hands to start, but Togashi tags him right back and the Brazilian drops to a knee! He pops back up and the referee stops the action - looks like the first big overhand right broke Togashi's nose. The doctor's having a very close look; the bridge of the nose is already purple and swollen, pushed to the right side of Togashi's face, but the doc gets the blood to stop flowing and they resume, to the surprise and delight of the crowd. The two stand toe-to-toe, exchanging combinations in center ring. The doctor is called on to check the break again, and this time the fight is stopped.
Willamy "Chiquerim" Freire (14-2) def. Kenichiro Togashi (10-7-5) via TKO (doctor stoppage) at 2:05 of round one
3. Shooto 56kg Fight (3×5 mins)
Mamoru Yamaguchi vs. Jesse Taitano
Round 1: The fighters clash leg kicks and Taitano hits the mat, but bounces right back up. And... technical difficulties. When action resumes, we see the highlight of Mamoru standing above a downed Taitano, stacking the Spike 22 fighter up and pummeling him with shots until the ref steps in for the save. Looked like Taitano was defending, but hard to tell in slow-motion after the fact.
Mamoru Yamaguchi (21-5-3) def. Jesse Taitano (7-6-2) via TKO (punches) at 4:41 of round one
2. Shooto 76kg Fight (2×5 mins)
Jung Ming Kang (1-0) def. Yoichiro Sato (5-2-1) via KO (punches) at 2:48 of round one
1. Shooto 62kg Fight (2×5 mins)
Kosuke "Jukucho" Eda vs. Masato Sannai
majority draw (19-19, 18-19 Sannai, 19-19)
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Is this gonna be on HDNet. How can I watch this in the US.
by Dav11 on Oct 29, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love Japanese MMA but I'll catch this at another time.
5 am…no bueno. UFC 104 + DREAM.12 nearly killed me last weekend.
"Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity." - Bullet Tooth Tony
@deowade
by Deo Wade on Oct 29, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I will be watching live, pumped. The middle of this card has some sick fights.
by meyer1244 on Oct 29, 2009 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So any one have an idea if this is on HDNet or a specific Japanese Channel, would love to see this live. Man i got to take a nap now if i do.
by pRoXiMo on Oct 29, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Glad to see there coverage of some of the mid-to high level japanese shows.
by Rabbit915 on Oct 29, 2009 10:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what rules set are being used for this event?
by detroit_fan on Oct 29, 2009 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3×5 or 5×5 minute rounds, knees and stomps to the head of a downed opponent, no soccer kicks. 4oz gloves, there gloves are normally 6 or 8oz I can’t remember.
by CSKit on Oct 29, 2009 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bloodyelbow...
have you guys thought about doing a live chat for events that you cover?
by CSKit on Oct 29, 2009 10:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is technically a live chat.
Officially now the head of the Lobstein bandwagon.
by P Brady on Oct 29, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eh...
I guess so, but I think you know what I mean as well…
by CSKit on Oct 29, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not really
This is better than a live chat, no?
"I’m sorry. I didn’t drink last night, so I’m not funny today."
-Sakuraba
by Blackout612 on Oct 29, 2009 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess...
it does promote intelligent posts instead of just spam…
by CSKit on Oct 29, 2009 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The SBNation commenting system is the best in the game, and the ability to reply to specific comments means it beats the hell out of any live chat system.
This shirt is "dry clean only", which means it's dirty.
by SamCupitt on Oct 29, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
^A smart reader who gets it. Get a good look. Everyone copy this.^
by Luke Thomas on Oct 29, 2009 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you powerless to rec?
Seriously though— can staff not rec shit?
"I’m sorry. I didn’t drink last night, so I’m not funny today."
-Sakuraba
by Blackout612 on Oct 30, 2009 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
It is also aesthetically better – no god-awful nested, repeated comments.
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on Oct 30, 2009 3:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I may or may not be with the night crew/Morning crew(?)
Officially now the head of the Lobstein bandwagon.
by P Brady on Oct 29, 2009 10:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not with the LNC
Sigh Thermodynamics test in the morning.
AWmusic - mp3 blog.
http://twitter.com/awmusicblog
by achengy on Oct 29, 2009 10:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn Chris not a word for Sato, that’s cold…
I might stay up for this because I hate Gomi for some unknown reason.
by omigawda on Oct 29, 2009 11:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
His secret weapon is super thin pants, Cory Grant is dead.
by omigawda on Oct 29, 2009 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
More pumped for this than I was more dream.12 ( but I love the white cage )
by cagefightonacid on Oct 29, 2009 11:52 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
I agree...
but it’s more because it’s the first VTJ in 10 years.
by CSKit on Oct 29, 2009 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rickson better hand someone a bundle of flowers.
by omigawda on Oct 29, 2009 11:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wish Shooto and Pancrase were on HDnet.
by omigawda on Oct 30, 2009 1:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish everything outside of SF and UFC was on HDnet.
"I’m sorry. I didn’t drink last night, so I’m not funny today."
-Sakuraba
by Blackout612 on Oct 30, 2009 1:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i thought it was
warren/sato
._. i must’ve missed something in the last 10 days
"he's the best punchy face man in the buisness"
by blubber_guard on Oct 30, 2009 2:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep...
it was announced on the 22nd. Warren’ team-mate replaced him.
by CSKit on Oct 30, 2009 3:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
shame
i was looking forward to that
oatmeal for breakfast anyone? >_>
"he's the best punchy face man in the buisness"
by blubber_guard on Oct 30, 2009 3:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh yeah
since most people up right now will be checking here
anyone else see this?
by MMAjunkie.com Staff on Oct 29, 2009 at 7:35 pm ET
After much talk, now Former PRIDE Heavyweight Champion, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira will now get his chance at glory as he replaces Heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar in his fight with Shane Carwin on November 21 at UFC 106.
After coming down with an illness and being unable to train, Brock pulled out of his title fight against Carwin. The fight was thought to have been postponed to UFC 108, but all that has changed now as Shane Carwin has accepted a fight against Minotauro Nogueira.
Dana White has said that the winner of this fight will get to fight Brock Lesnar for the championship in 2010. “I am very grateful for this opportunity. He is a strong guy but I believe I will get the submission then fightBrock Lesnar because that is my goal. My goal is to fight Brock Lesnar.” Rodrigo told MMAJunkie.com.
Will ‘The Engineer’ make short work of the legend? Or will Nogueira’s experience, durability and submissions be able to overcome Shane Carwin?
Both men are hungry and eying the title which will leave Brock Lesnar with his hands full once all this is set and done.
"he's the best punchy face man in the buisness"
by blubber_guard on Oct 30, 2009 3:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
link?
there’s nothing posted at that time on the mmajunkie website.
by Anton Tabuena on Oct 30, 2009 3:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ban
It’s bullshit, weo..
"I’m sorry. I didn’t drink last night, so I’m not funny today."
-Sakuraba
by Blackout612 on Oct 30, 2009 3:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ban?
for passing on information?
:/ jesus
"he's the best punchy face man in the buisness"
by blubber_guard on Oct 30, 2009 3:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
fake link to this http://b0ts.org/mmajunkie.html
go away
by omigawda on Oct 30, 2009 3:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
O_o
i didn’t know it was fake
apologies x2
i just seen it while scouring for a VTJ stream and got over hyped
"he's the best punchy face man in the buisness"
by blubber_guard on Oct 30, 2009 3:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how dare i start looking now
"he's the best punchy face man in the buisness"
by blubber_guard on Oct 30, 2009 3:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoa...
I was just telling you when it starts, not scolding for starting now.
by CSKit on Oct 30, 2009 3:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
>_<
i hate time differences
7:42 am here and im all thrown off
"he's the best punchy face man in the buisness"
by blubber_guard on Oct 30, 2009 3:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scotland
sir _
"he's the best punchy face man in the buisness"
by blubber_guard on Oct 30, 2009 3:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was bullshitting
Like when we say “flag” or “drop the hammer”. But that story was a big green vegetarian poop.
"I’m sorry. I didn’t drink last night, so I’m not funny today."
-Sakuraba
by Blackout612 on Oct 30, 2009 3:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol my bad anyway
hammer time ftl
"he's the best punchy face man in the buisness"
by blubber_guard on Oct 30, 2009 3:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Carwin would never wage his (very limited) future on getting armbarred by Big Nog.
"I’m sorry. I didn’t drink last night, so I’m not funny today."
-Sakuraba
by Blackout612 on Oct 30, 2009 3:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
indeed
but sometimes ufc gets all desperate with its quick fix match ups
still should’ve known better >_<
"he's the best punchy face man in the buisness"
by blubber_guard on Oct 30, 2009 3:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
=Kos vs Rumble
"I’m sorry. I didn’t drink last night, so I’m not funny today."
-Sakuraba
by Blackout612 on Oct 30, 2009 3:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol thats pretty close to me
but not quite :)
"he's the best punchy face man in the buisness"
by blubber_guard on Oct 30, 2009 4:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
again apologies i should've triple checked
"he's the best punchy face man in the buisness"
by blubber_guard on Oct 30, 2009 3:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There are no apologies in Vale Tudo. Gouge him Anton.
by omigawda on Oct 30, 2009 3:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the blogosphere would've gotten crazy by now..
if that was true.
by Anton Tabuena on Oct 30, 2009 3:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i feel like a gigantic tool ._.
"he's the best punchy face man in the buisness"
by blubber_guard on Oct 30, 2009 3:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
are you implying i eat mechanical engineering aides sir?
"he's the best punchy face man in the buisness"
by blubber_guard on Oct 30, 2009 3:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, he meant cock.
This shirt is "dry clean only", which means it's dirty.
by SamCupitt on Oct 30, 2009 3:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i just typed
stuff into google for a cheap picture laugh, and forgot safe search was off
fml
"he's the best punchy face man in the buisness"
by blubber_guard on Oct 30, 2009 3:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doing research on Stanley Kubrick at school, I looked up on google “Strangelove”.
Took a lot of convincing to get out of trouble…
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on Oct 30, 2009 3:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
google genuinley hates my guts
google UK anyway there isn’t anything you can’t type
and find graphic imagery
the word waffle haunts me now
"he's the best punchy face man in the buisness"
by blubber_guard on Oct 30, 2009 4:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The stream situation for this looks grim. I wanna see Gomi kicked in the face :(
by omigawda on Oct 30, 2009 3:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"Surprise"
"I want to win tomorrow and, in the ring, say something which will please/delight everyone." – Takanori Gomi
I hope he does win so he’ll share his surpirse.
by CSKit on Oct 30, 2009 3:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m hoping more for where he’ll be headed next, since he said this is his last fight in Japan.
by CSKit on Oct 30, 2009 3:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Preview is your friend...
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on Oct 30, 2009 3:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WAS his friend
"I’m sorry. I didn’t drink last night, so I’m not funny today."
-Sakuraba
by Blackout612 on Oct 30, 2009 3:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
d00d
I’m with you… Gomi is unlikable for totally intangible reasons.
"I’m sorry. I didn’t drink last night, so I’m not funny today."
-Sakuraba
by Blackout612 on Oct 30, 2009 4:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1 hour to go and no confirmation that the event is being streamed.
by omigawda on Oct 30, 2009 4:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i really should've napped
ill never make it
"he's the best punchy face man in the buisness"
by blubber_guard on Oct 30, 2009 4:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
"he's the best punchy face man in the buisness"
by blubber_guard on Oct 30, 2009 4:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've been drinking since 6:00 (CST US)
And it’s Thursday. I’ll have to catch some youtube action tomorrow, more than likely.
"I’m sorry. I didn’t drink last night, so I’m not funny today."
-Sakuraba
by Blackout612 on Oct 30, 2009 4:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
again UK shafts me
Most video’s hosted uploaded from the US, usually don’t play over here, just get a pink banned alerting you that you can’t view it
ty jesus for other sites
"he's the best punchy face man in the buisness"
by blubber_guard on Oct 30, 2009 4:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We have confirmation.
4:36 AM, SHOOTO TIME, LET’S GOOOOOOOOOOOO
by Chris Nelson on Oct 30, 2009 4:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Feelin’ like this right now. New avatar, maybe.
by Chris Nelson on Oct 30, 2009 4:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
so how can we watch this?
is it televised? I’m still up anyway.
by Anton Tabuena on Oct 30, 2009 4:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well something with a baby and arches anyway.
by omigawda on Oct 30, 2009 4:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it works!
"he's the best punchy face man in the buisness"
by blubber_guard on Oct 30, 2009 5:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
his bow tie, the microphones, everything looks old. ahhaha.
by Anton Tabuena on Oct 30, 2009 5:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Probably all the same equipment from ’99.
by CSKit on Oct 30, 2009 5:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are strikes to the back of the head allowed?
by omigawda on Oct 30, 2009 5:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don’t think so, the rules are similar to WVR’s.
by CSKit on Oct 30, 2009 5:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone here...
currently in Japan? Curious about how much buzz VTJ 2009 is getting there compared to a normal Shooto event and a DREAM/WVR level event.
by CSKit on Oct 30, 2009 5:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
why do i hate gomi so?
"he's the best punchy face man in the buisness"
by blubber_guard on Oct 30, 2009 5:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh no i got that right
just something inside me boils over when i see his happy little face
"he's the best punchy face man in the buisness"
by blubber_guard on Oct 30, 2009 5:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wish I could make it.
Too damn tired – I assume it will all be on youtube, yes?
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on Oct 30, 2009 5:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Shooto Gomi was cool, it’s possible he could redeem himself.
by omigawda on Oct 30, 2009 5:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lion, fairly comfortably.
This shirt is "dry clean only", which means it's dirty.
by SamCupitt on Oct 30, 2009 5:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cooler music, cooler hair, Mamo can’t lose.
by omigawda on Oct 30, 2009 5:29 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
his afro is interfearing
"he's the best punchy face man in the buisness"
by blubber_guard on Oct 30, 2009 5:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
:/ i should’ve gone to bed
"he's the best punchy face man in the buisness"
by blubber_guard on Oct 30, 2009 5:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well that sucks.
But – Mamoru by TKO (punches) R1
by Chris Nelson on Oct 30, 2009 5:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hair-o-shima ftw
"he's the best punchy face man in the buisness"
by blubber_guard on Oct 30, 2009 5:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
woo its back!
"he's the best punchy face man in the buisness"
by blubber_guard on Oct 30, 2009 5:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chiquerim via DJ Shadow
It’s like a weird mash of “Six Days” and “Walkie Talkie.”
by Chris Nelson on Oct 30, 2009 5:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I like it. I also am not Brazilian but I feel the Brazil national anthem is sick to listen to. Anyway, Chiquerim by guillotine. If he caught Endo with it, he can do it here.
by meyer1244 on Oct 30, 2009 5:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I could sure go for a fight right about now.
by omigawda on Oct 30, 2009 5:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ve had my fill of this silliness, ejecting from live thread. I’ll watch it tonight.
by omigawda on Oct 30, 2009 5:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol its like an internet S/O/S
via notepad :/
"he's the best punchy face man in the buisness"
by blubber_guard on Oct 30, 2009 6:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Alright, well, the live stream was a fail, but I’ll still be updating results live as I get them.
by Chris Nelson on Oct 30, 2009 6:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
appreciated
"he's the best punchy face man in the buisness"
by blubber_guard on Oct 30, 2009 6:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks Chris, ill check back at a decent hour for results. I’m sure the videos will be on the interwebs shortly anyway.
by meyer1244 on Oct 30, 2009 6:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rumina wins!
KO at 3:20 of round one
by Chris Nelson on Oct 30, 2009 7:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn I was hoping to catch Gomi’s fight this morning :(
by DirtyML on Oct 30, 2009 7:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gomi-Hervey must be going deep, no updates for nearly 30 minutes now.
by Chris Nelson on Oct 30, 2009 8:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It went all five rounds.
Gomi gets the unanimous nod with scores of 47-45, 46-45, and 46-44.
by Chris Nelson on Oct 30, 2009 8:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gryphon wrote it was a split, some really weird scorecards.
http://www.mmarocks.pl
https://twitter.com/mmarocks_pl
by Venom77 on Oct 30, 2009 8:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SportsNavi has it a UD
No scores though…
Creator of the FightMatrix rating system.
by JCS_FM on Oct 30, 2009 9:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah he was wrong, still the scoring is weird.
http://www.mmarocks.pl
https://twitter.com/mmarocks_pl
by Venom77 on Oct 30, 2009 9:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What do they have the 9 point must system… with the round winner getting 10 points.
This shirt is "dry clean only", which means it's dirty.
by SamCupitt on Oct 30, 2009 9:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
so what was gomi's surprise?
"he's the best punchy face man in the buisness"
by blubber_guard on Oct 30, 2009 11:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
damn i hope there are some videos posted soon, i want to see some of these fights!
by pop_gun_war on Oct 30, 2009 11:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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