ASTRAL.35 IKUJI PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Kovalev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaori Masuyo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Kovalev
vs
Masuyo

180 cm
21
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

189 cm
21
180 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivan Kovalev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kaori Masuyo!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovalev misses with a series of wild punches.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Masuyo enables Kovalev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Masuyo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Masuyo wants to sweep here but Kovalev controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Kovalev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Kovalev drops back, looking for a kneebar! Masuyo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Masuyo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Masuyo!
Kovalev is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Masuyo is trying to get an arm triangle but Kovalev is defending well.
Kovalev regains half guard.

Kovalev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Kovalev looking for submissions off his back.
Masuyo not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kovalev has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Masuyo. Oh but Kovalev has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Masuyo goes limp - he's gone! Kovalev jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ivan Kovalev!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Makuto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bebot by Black Eyed Peas. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Makuto
vs
Pacman

177 cm
21
155 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

155 cm
24
145 lbs
10 - 9 - 1

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Makuto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Manny Pacman!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Makuto does it's job there.

It looks like Manny Pacman has been cut.
Makuto misses with a looping right.

Pacman has Makuto up against the ropes in a clinch.
Pacman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Makuto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pacman avoids the body shot from Makuto.
Danga de danga de dang - Pacman scores with a four punch combination!
Makuto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pacman was well out of range. Poor timing from Makuto.
Pacman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Makuto throws a series of punches but Pacman moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Pacman. Beautiful body shot.
Makuto misses with a series of wild punches.
Makuto misses with a double jab.
Makuto looks to score with a jab to the body but Pacman is just out of range.
Makuto swings for the body but Pacman moves out of range.

Pacman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Makuto manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pacman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makuto is keeping the position for now.
Pacman sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pacman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pacman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pacman wants to control from the top but Makuto keeps moving.
Pacman is pushing down on Makuto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Makuto is fighting to maintain full guard but Pacman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pacman sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Pacman is trying to work for a kimura but Makuto is defending well.
Pacman looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pacman is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Makuto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pacman wants to pass the guard but Makuto is keeping the position.
Makuto keeping moving, preventing Pacman from controlling successfully.
Pacman pushes down on Makuto's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacman works his way into full mount!
Pacman trying to control but Makuto is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pacman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Makuto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pacman on the ground.
Makuto is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pacman wants to control the pace but Makuto is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Makuto is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pacman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pacman looking to control but Makuto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pacman controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Pacman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pacman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Makuto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pacman lands a slapping body shot.
Makuto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Makuto throws a looping overhand right but Pacman ducks down to avoid it.
Makuto slaps away a takedown attempt from Pacman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pacman throws a combination. Makuto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kenji Makuto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pacman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Makuto's hands.

Pacman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Makuto is trying to defend but Pacman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pacman is pressing down on Makuto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Makuto is holding on for now.
Pacman is breathing heavily.
Makuto is in trouble now - Pacman has advanced to mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pacman wants to take Makuto's back here but Makuto is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacman trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Pacman is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Makuto can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Pacman looking for a guillotine from mount but Makuto is having none of it.
Makuto tries to buck Pacman off but he can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Makuto has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Makuto looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pacman.
Makuto is trying to stand back up.
Well, with Pacman on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Makuto is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pacman's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Makuto kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Pacman has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Pacman has his arm under Makuto's chin here. Game over son! Pacman squeezes tightly and Makuto is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Manny Pacman!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Gerard Dekkers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sun Tzu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Gerard Dekkers
vs
Tzu

176 cm
24
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

178 cm
21
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Gerard Dekkers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sun Tzu!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dekkers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dekkers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tzu.
Tzu lands a nice looking body shot.

Dekkers closes the distance and clinches.
Tzu takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dekkers.
Dekkers is leaning against Tzu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tzu blocking some punches.
Dekkers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tzu's efforts to push away.
Dekkers lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Dekkers.
Dekkers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dekkers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tzu takes a shot to the head.
Dekkers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tzu is trying to stall.
Tzu is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Dekkers has denied him.
Dekkers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dekkers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tzu or not.
Tzu looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dekkers lands a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dekkers lands a nice shot to the body.
Tzu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dekkers.
Dekkers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tzu backwards.
Still in the clinch, Dekkers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dekkers scores with a shoulder strike.
Dekkers works on Tzu's body with a couple of short punches.
Dekkers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Dekkers.
Dekkers lands an uppercut.
A short right from Dekkers.
Dekkers lands with a light punch inside.
Dekkers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dekkers lands with a light punch inside.
Dekkers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dekkers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dekkers.
Dekkers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Dekkers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Dekkers scores with a shot to the side of Tzu's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dekkers.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dekkers lands a left hand.
Dekkers presses Tzu against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Dekkers.
A hook to the body from Dekkers.
A short left from Dekkers.
Dekkers misses with some punches.
A short left from Dekkers.
Dekkers is leaning against Tzu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dekkers.
Dekkers misses with a punch on the inside.
Dekkers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dekkers misses with some punches.
Tzu trying to control the position but instead, Dekkers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tzu into the ropes.
A short left from Dekkers.
A right handed body shot lands from Dekkers.
Dekkers lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Dekkers fails to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tzu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tzu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tzu blocking some punches.
Dekkers misses with the head strike.
A short right from Dekkers.
Dekkers lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Dekkers fails to land.
Tzu wants to stall.
Tzu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dekkers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dekkers lands with a short shot to the head.
Dekkers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tzu is trying to force a seperation but Dekkers has the dominant position.
Tzu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dekkers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dekkers is leaning against Tzu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tzu taking a breather.
Dekkers prevents Tzu from breaking the clinch.
A short left from Dekkers.
Dekkers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tzu backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tzu stalling.
A head punch on the inside from Tzu fails to land.
Dekkers lands a body shot.
Tzu is looking to break free of the clinch but Dekkers has double underhooks.
Dekkers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dekkers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Dekkers.
A body shot lands from Dekkers.
Dekkers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tzus head.
Dekkers lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Dekkers.
A right handed body shot lands from Dekkers.
Dekkers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dekkers lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dekkers.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dekkers lands a body shot.
Dekkers lands a hook that snaps the head of Tzu backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Dekkers.
Dekkers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Dekkers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Gerard Dekkers dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Tzu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dekkers manages to avoid it.

Dekkers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tzu, pushing him back against the ropes.
Tzu is trying to stall.
Dekkers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tzu misses with a punch to the body.
Dekkers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dekkers has a couple of punches blocked by Tzu.
Dekkers misses with a punch on the inside.
Tzu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice left hand lands by Dekkers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Dekkers.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dekkers.
Dekkers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tzu.
Nice body punch from Dekkers.
Dekkers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dekkers.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dekkers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Dekkers on the inside.
A hook to the body from Tzu.
Good body shot from Dekkers.
Dekkers has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A left hand lands to the body for Dekkers.
Dekkers presses Tzu against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tzu is trying to maintain a safe position but Dekkers gets an underhook and turns Tzu into the ropes.
Good body shot from Dekkers.
Dekkers lands a body shot.
Dekkers throws a head punch that misses.
Tzu takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Dekkers - that landed with a thud.
Dekkers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dekkers is leaning against Tzu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dekkers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Michael Gerard Dekkers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dekkers has a couple of punches blocked by Tzu.
A head punch on the inside from Dekkers fails to land.
Tzu trying to control the position but instead, Dekkers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tzu into the ropes.
Dekkers swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dekkers has a couple of punches blocked by Tzu.
Tzu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tzu slows down the pace here.
Tzu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dekkers's elbow.
Dekkers prevents Tzu from breaking the clinch.
Dekkers working aggressively here.
Dekkers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dekkers misses with a punch on the inside.
Dekkers misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tzu.
Dekkers has a couple of punches blocked by Tzu.
Dekkers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Dekkers lands a body punch.
Dekkers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dekkers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dekkers tries to throw a body punch but Tzu avoids it by throwing Dekkers back against the cage.
Tzu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dekkers misses with a punch to the body.
Tzu working hard to break the clinch.
Dekkers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tzu or not.

Tzu breaks from the clinch.
Tzu thuds a left hand into Dekkers's body.
Tzu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tzu throws the left hand but Dekkers avoids the punch easily.
Tzu takes a swing at Dekkers's ribcage but misses.
Tzu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dekkers manages to avoid it.
Tzu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dekkers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tzu misses with a wild body shot.
Tzu misses with a straight right.
Dekkers avoids the body shot from Tzu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tzu misses with an uppercut. Dekkers saw that one coming.
Tzu throws a body punch but Dekkers moves out of range.
Tzu misses the shot to the body.
Tzu throws a jab but it's blocked by Dekkers.
Dekkers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sun Tzu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tzu throws out a loose jab but Dekkers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dekkers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from Tzu misses.

Tzu tries to keep at a distance but Dekkers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dekkers lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Dekkers.
Dekkers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tzu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tzu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Gerard Dekkers dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Dekkers scores with a jab to the body.
Dekkers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tzu at a distance.
Tzu misses with a body shot
enabling Dekkers to counter with a crisp jab.
Tzu throws an overhand right that lands on Dekkers's shoulder, as Dekkers tries to avoid the shot.
Tzu takes one to the chin there.
Dekkers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tzu misses with the combination.
Dekkers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tzu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dekkers.
Tzu throws an overhand right that lands on Dekkers's shoulder, as Dekkers tries to avoid the shot.
Tzu swings away with a body shot that misses

and Dekkers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dekkers.
Dekkers lands a shoulder strike.
Dekkers gets through Tzu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dekkers pushes Tzu back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dekkers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dekkers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Dekkers digs a right hand into Tzu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tzu's gas tank.
Dekkers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Dekkers.
Dekkers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dekkers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tzus head.
A nice left hand lands by Dekkers.
Dekkers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dekkers lands with a short shot to the head.
Dekkers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tzu tries to break the clinch but Dekkers is controlling the position.
Dekkers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tzu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Dekkers.
A short right from Dekkers.
Dekkers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tzu stalling in the clinch.
Tzu misses with some punches.
Tzu tries to throw a body punch but Dekkers avoids it by throwing Tzu back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers swings wildly with an uppercut but Tzu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dekkers pushes Tzu back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Dekkers.
Tzu trying to control the position but instead, Dekkers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tzu into the ropes.
Dekkers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dekkers keeps control of Tzu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dekkers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tzu backwards.
A hook to the body from Dekkers.
Dekkers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Dekkers.
Dekkers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dekkers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tzu.
Dekkers scores with a hook to the body.
Tzu throws a punch but it's blocked by Dekkers.
Dekkers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dekkers misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tzu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dekkers lands a nice shot to the body.
Tzu blocking some punches.
Dekkers misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Dekkers.
Tzu tries to throw a body punch but Dekkers avoids it by throwing Tzu back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tzu.
Tzu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tzu has Dekkers pressed against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Dekkers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dekkers scores with a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Dekkers misses with a punch on the inside.
Dekkers misses with some punches.
Dekkers has a couple of punches blocked by Tzu.
A hook to the body from Dekkers.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dekkers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dekkers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tzu can do to turn this around?
Dekkers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dekkers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tzu's elbow.
Tzu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tzu misses with some punches.
Dekkers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dekkers lands with a right to the head.
Dekkers lands a hook that snaps the head of Tzu backwards.
Tzu takes a shot to the head.
Tzu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dekkers is keeping busy.
Dekkers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dekkers misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tzu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tzu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dekkers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dekkers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sun Tzu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dekkers digs a right hand underneath Tzu's ribcage. Tzu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tzu is trying to maintain a safe position but Dekkers gets an underhook and turns Tzu into the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Gerard Dekkers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dekkers, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Gerard Dekkers!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pai Mei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pai Mei has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mei
vs
Morgan

179 cm
24
160 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

183 cm
24
164 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pai Mei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mei blocks a head kick by Morgan.
Morgan digs a good body shot into Mei's ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mei.
An inside leg kick from Mei misses.
Morgan tries to clinch but Mei is having none of it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mei. That's going to slow Morgan down.
Mei tries to clinch up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Morgan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mei tries to circle away but Morgan has him pinned against the ropes.

Morgan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mei shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morgan defends it nicely.
Morgan moves out of range of the body kick.
Morgan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mei shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morgan but Morgan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pai Mei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good leg kick by Morgan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan thumps Mei with a low kick.
Morgan throws a head kick that half lands.
Mei closes the distance and clinches up with Morgan, looking for a takedown. Mei pushes Morgan against the ropes but Morgan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Morgan lands a big head kick that sends Mei tumbling to the mat! Morgan takes a step backwards and waves Mei back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Morgan circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Mei drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Morgan follows Mei to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Morgan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Vasel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasel's entrance music is Battle of the Mounds-Basil Poledouris. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vasel
vs
Ho

182 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
186 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Balco Boys - Hilo
Balco Boys - Hilo

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tom Vasel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricky Ho!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vasel has a takedown stuffed.
Vasel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vasel somewhat.
Vasel is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vasel lands a glancing blow to the side of Ho's head.
Ho scores with a one two! Vasel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Tom Vasel has been cut.
A punch combination from Ho misses.
Ho throws a big shot that misses.
Vasel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ho misses with a looping right.
Vasel shoots in and drives through. Ho sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Vasel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasel swats away the attempt to clinch by Ho.
Vasel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ho is fending him off so far but Vasel persists. Nope, Ho circles away and we're back to standing.
Ho wants to clinch up but Vasel keeps it at a distance.
Vasel looks for a takedown but Ho sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vasel is defended easily by Ho.
Ho throws a nice looking combination but Vasel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Ho clinches up against the ropes.
Vasel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ho has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vasel can't get the takedown.
Vasel has had enough of the clinch but Ho keeps him there for the moment.

Ho breaks from the clinch.
Vasel fails with a takedown attempt.
Vasel takes a swing at Ho's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ho lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vasel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vasel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ho throws a series of punches but Vasel avoids them all with ease.
Ho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Vasel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ho misses with a two punch combination.
Vasel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ho is fending him off so far but Vasel persists. Nope, Ho circles away and we're back to standing.
Ho scores with a hook.
Vasel closes the distance and clinches up with Ho, looking for a takedown. Vasel pushes Ho against the ropes but Ho circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vasel is breathing heavily.
Vasel slips a jab and a cross from Ho.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vasel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ho defends it nicely.
Ho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vasel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ho misses with a few strikes there.
Vasel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ho as he avoids it easily.
Vasel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ho misses with a double jab.
Ho works over Vasel's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice jab there from Ho.
Vasel slips a jab and a cross from Ho.
Vasel checks a leg kick nicely.
Ho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vasel circles away quickly and effectively.
Ho scores with a one two! Vasel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vasel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ho sprawls well. Ho wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vasel gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ho, as that shot connected.
Ho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vasel circles away quickly and effectively.
Ho lands a two punch combo.
Ho misses with a double jab.
Ho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ho scores with a one two! Vasel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ho swinging wildly here.
Horrible takedown by Vasel or perhaps it was just good defense by Ho which made him look bad.
Ho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vasel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vasel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vasel slips a jab and a cross from Ho.
Ho connects with a crisp jab.
Ho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ho throws a combination. Vasel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasel dodges the punch combination from Ho.
Ho is working the combinations to good effect here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ho lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vasel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vasel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ricky Ho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Vasel misses.
Ho connects with a looping right hand.
Ho's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ho duly obliges.
Ho is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vasel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A punch combination from Ho misses.
Vasel looks for a takedown but Ho sprawls well.
Ho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ho throws a one two combo.
Vasel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ho misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice straight punches there by Ho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ho.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Vasel. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Ho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Vasel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ho misses with a double jab.
Ho stuffs the takedown attempt from Vasel. Vasel gets slowly back to his feet.
Vasel shoots in and drives through. Ho sprawls well.
Ho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vasel circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Ho does no damage.
Ho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vasel doesn't seem bothered though.
Ho misses with a wild combination.
Ho attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good exchange - Ho coming out on top.
Ho lands a jab-cross combination.
Ho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vasel circles away quickly and effectively.
Ho doesn't manage to clinch there - Vasel circles away.
Ho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ho misses with a double jab.
Vasel misses with a combination
and Ho counters with a three punch combo that has Vasel backing up. Vasel nods at Ho to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ho tries to clinch but Vasel moves out of range.
Ho misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vasel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ho defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Vasel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ho keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vasel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ho misses with a two punch combination.
Ho keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ho throws a right and a left that Vasel avoids nicely.
Ho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vasel walks into a stiff left hand from Ho.
Ho throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vasel counters with a left to the body.
Ho lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ho falls off balance throwing a combination

and Vasel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ho wants to stand but Vasel is controlling the position.
Ho wants to sweep here but Vasel controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho wants to stand but Vasel is controlling the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vasel trying to control the position from guard on top but Ho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ho looking for a sweep. Not yet Ho, not yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Vasel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ho wants to stand up but Vasel is controlling him.
Vasel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ho keeping moving, preventing Vasel from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasel prevents Ho from getting back to his feet.

Ho uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Ho moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ho slaps away a takedown attempt from Vasel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ricky Ho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ho throws a combination. Vasel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ho throws a series of punches but Vasel moves out of range.
Ricky Ho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Vasel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Vasel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vasel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Vasel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ho, who protects the arm well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasel wants to control for a moment but Ho uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Vasel stops Ho from getting back to his feet.

Ho kicks off Vasel and gets to his feet.
Vasel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ho but Ho pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ho misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasel throws a shot from downtown. Ho moves away and avoids it.
Vasel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ho throws a right hand that Vasel ducks under and follows up with a left that Vasel also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Ho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tom Vasel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ho misses with a combination

and Vasel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vasel.
Vasel wants to control from the top but Ho keeps moving.
Ho is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vasel is controlling him.

Vasel drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ho looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ho looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ho!
Vasel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vasel is not content to let Ho control the position.

Ho stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho works Vasel's body with a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ho.

Vasel scores with a takedown into Ho's guard.
Vasel stops Ho from standing up.
Vasel looking to pass the guard.

Vasel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ho manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vasel has Ho in his guard.
Ho is looking to stand up but Vasel won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho wants to control from the top but Vasel keeps moving.

Vasel looking for subs off his back but Ho has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ho passes to side control.
Vasel looking for a sweep but Ho has passed into full mount! Oh no!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ho trying to control but Vasel is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vasel is working to get back to half guard.
Ricky Ho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ho controlling his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vasel is working to get back to half guard.
Ho avoids the attempt from Vasel to control.
Ho content just to control the position here.
Vasel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ho tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tom Vasel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ricky Ho.
I've got Ho winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 26:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Ho!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masaaki Yamaguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atsushi Hamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Yamaguchi
vs
Hamada

185 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Good knees
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masaaki Yamaguchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Atsushi Hamada!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamada throws a head kick but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Yamaguchi looks to land a combination but Hamada avoids it well.

Yamaguchi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hamada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamaguchi is one step ahead there.
Hamada is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamada trying to strike off his back.
Yamaguchi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hamada is trying to control the position but Yamaguchi postures up.
Yamaguchi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hamada fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Hamada drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hamada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamaguchi is keeping the position for now.
Yamaguchi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yamaguchi keeping moving, preventing Hamada from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Yamaguchi working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Masaaki Yamaguchi just wasn't active enough.
Hamada misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hamada looks gassed!
Yamaguchi throws a body punch but Hamada moves out of range.

Yamaguchi forces Hamada back against the ropes and clinches.

Yamaguchi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hamada clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hamada breaks Yamaguchi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Yamaguchi is adopting a defensive guard.
Yamaguchi striking off his back but it's not causing Hamada any problems.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamada won't allow Yamaguchi to sweep him here.
Yamaguchi is looking to stand up but Hamada isn't so interested in that idea.
Yamaguchi lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Yamaguchi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masaaki Yamaguchi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

No joy there for Yamaguchi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yamaguchi.

Yamaguchi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hamada's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hamada is trying to control the position but Yamaguchi postures up.
Hamada pulls Yamaguchi in close to his closed guard and prevents Yamaguchi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yamaguchi won't allow Hamada to sweep him here.
Yamaguchi controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Yamaguchi keeps the fight on the outside.
Hamada steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yamaguchi. That one must have hurt.
Masaaki Yamaguchi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yamaguchi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hamada looks to clinch
and Yamaguchi counters with a slapping leg kick.

Yamaguchi closes the distance and pushes Hamada back into the ropes.
Hamada prevents the takedown attempt.

Yamaguchi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hamada clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
You can see the frustration on Hamada's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hamada is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamada turns into Yamaguchi and is now in his guard.
Hamada trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamaguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamaguchi is trying to control the position but Hamada postures up.
Hamada with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yamaguchi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hamada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamaguchi is keeping the position for now.
Yamaguchi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hamada on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Atsushi Hamada hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hamada throws a series of punches but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yamaguchi.

Hamada gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yamaguchi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Yamaguchi won't allow Hamada to get back to his feet.
Hamada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamaguchi is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yamaguchi looking to sit in guard and control but Hamada gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hamada wants to control from the top but Yamaguchi keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masaaki Yamaguchi dominated that second round.
That's time! Yamaguchi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Yamaguchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Hamada is just out of range.
Hamada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi shoots in for a double leg but Hamada sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hamada looks for a takedown but Yamaguchi sprawls well.
Yamaguchi lands a nice looking body kick.
Yamaguchi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hamada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yamaguchi looks to land a combination but Hamada avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Yamaguchi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Yamaguchi tries to stand but Hamada is controlling his head.
Hamada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yamaguchi trying to control the position but Hamada is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamada can't do much from the bottom here.
Yamaguchi controls the position.
Hamada is trying to get back to half guard.
Yamaguchi trying to control the action but Hamada is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hamada is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Hamada's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hamada tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yamaguchi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yamaguchi fails to land with a series of punches.
Yamaguchi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yamaguchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yamaguchi lands a nice looking body kick.
Hamada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hamada misses with a takedown
and Yamaguchi counters with a nice body kick.
Yamaguchi scores with a nice body kick.

Yamaguchi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Yamaguchi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamada has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Yamaguchi's lack of action.
Hamada has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yamaguchi is working away from the top position though.
Yamaguchi is trying to control. Hamada wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Atsushi Hamada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masaaki Yamaguchi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamaguchi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hamada is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masaaki Yamaguchi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yamaguchi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masaaki Yamaguchi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nam Yui Chul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Rolling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rolling's choice of entrance music: Young Jeezy - All White Everything (HD) (New 2010!). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Yui Chul
vs
Rolling

176 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
22
165 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nam Yui Chul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Rolling!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chul shoots in for a double leg but Rolling sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rolling.
Rolling stuffs the takedown attempt from Chul. Chul gets slowly back to his feet.
Rolling throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chul.
Chul looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nam Yui Chul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chul closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rolling circles away.
David Rolling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chul shoots in for a takedown but Rolling shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crunch! Rolling slams his shin into Chul's torso.
Rolling scoring well with a low kick there.

Rolling lands a left and a right that send Chul crashing to the mat, dazed. Rolling thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Chul is rocked!

It looks like Nam Yui Chul has been cut.
Chul is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chul shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rolling as he avoids it easily.
Chul fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolling throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rolling moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rolling is looking to clinch but Chul is avoiding it.

Rolling pushes Chul up against the ropes in a clinch.
Good body shot from Rolling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolling lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rolling lands with a right to the head.
Chul has had enough of the clinch but Rolling keeps him there for the moment.
Rolling lands a hook that snaps the head of Chul backwards.

Rolling breaks from the clinch.

Rolling lands a big head kick that sends Chul tumbling to the mat! Rolling takes a step backwards and waves Chul back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Chul is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Rolling throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Chul is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the ropes! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). David Rolling!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Ferro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aki Sirkesalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ferro
vs
Sirkesalo

172 cm
28
142 lbs
16 - 12 - 2

165 cm
21
151 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Jerry Ferro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aki Sirkesalo!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sirkesalo.
Sirkesalo connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Ferro tumbling to the canvas! Sirkesalo pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Ferro was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aki Sirkesalo!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karva Jorgos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorgos's entrance music is Schnappi Das Kleine Krokodil . A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Jorgos
vs
Winchester

183 cm
24
180 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

190 cm
26
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Crashforce Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karva Jorgos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sam Winchester!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorgos misses with a body shot.
Winchester defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jorgos.
Jorgos throws a hook to the side of Winchester's head but Winchester sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jorgos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jorgos.
Winchester throws a one two combo.
Jorgos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jorgos throws a body punch but Winchester moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Winchester.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgos fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karva Jorgos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jorgos.
Jorgos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winchester manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgos fails to land the takedown.
Jorgos misses with a combination
and Winchester counters with a straight right hand.
Jorgos closes the distance looking to clinch
and Winchester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jorgos wants to clinch but Winchester slips to the side
and Winchester counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jorgos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winchester.
Jorgos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jorgos.
Winchester rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jorgos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jorgos scores with a nice head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Winchester connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jorgos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winchester.
Jorgos throws a big shot that misses.
Jorgos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Winchester fails to land with a series of punches.
Jorgos is looking to wear down Winchester with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jorgos wants to clinch but Winchester slips to the side
letting Winchester counter with a right hand.
Jorgos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Winchester counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jorgos tries to clinch but Winchester moves away
and Winchester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jorgos misses the shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Winchester as Jorgos shoots in.
Jorgos misses with a hook.
Jorgos tries to land a leg kick but Winchester saw it coming and moves away.
Jorgos closes the distance but Winchester moves to the side
letting Winchester counter with a right hand.
Karva Jorgos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jorgos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Winchester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jorgos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jorgos misses the shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Winchester.
Jorgos throws a sloppy body shot
and Winchester counters with a right hand to the body.
Jorgos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winchester.
Jorgos misses the body punch
letting Winchester counter with a right hand.
A jab from Winchester misses.
Jorgos has a takedown stuffed.
Jorgos lands with a hook. Winchester tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jorgos closes the distance but Winchester moves to the side
and Jorgos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorgos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jorgos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jorgos slips under a jab.
Jorgos throws a sloppy body shot
and Winchester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jorgos closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jorgos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the body from Jorgos misses
and Winchester counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Winchester misses with an uppercut.
Jorgos misses with a body punch
and Winchester counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Winchester darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jorgos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jorgos looks to land a right hand but Winchester moved out of range.
Jorgos looks to land a combination but Winchester avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Winchester dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jorgos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Jorgos shoots in and bounces Winchester off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jorgos wants to pass the guard but Winchester is keeping the position.
Jorgos trying to control but Winchester is working from the bottom.

Jorgos drops back looking for a leg! Winchester is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Winchester manages to kick Jorgos off! Jorgos jumps back into Winchester's guard.
Winchester is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jorgos wants to pass the guard but Winchester is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Winchester can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgos wants to control from the top but Winchester keeps moving.
Winchester wants to stand but Jorgos is controlling the position.
Jorgos passes into half guard.
Winchester wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jorgos is trying to control the action in half guard but Winchester is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Winchester is defending against the submission attempts here by Jorgos.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jorgos wants to take a breather but Winchester is having none of it.

Jorgos wants to work for an arm triangle but Winchester is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jorgos trying to control the action but Winchester is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Winchester defending well though.
Jorgos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Winchester does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jorgos prevents Winchester from standing back up.
Winchester avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jorgos.
Jorgos moves nicely into side control.
Jorgos advances nicely into full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jorgos content just to control the position here.
Winchester is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Jorgos thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jorgos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Winchester is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karva Jorgos dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jorgos misses with a looping left.
Winchester slips under a jab.
Jorgos throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Winchester counter with a right hand.
Jorgos throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jorgos swings for the body but Winchester moves out of range.
Jorgos tries to clinch up
and Winchester counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgos thuds his right hand into Winchester's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jorgos closes the distance looking to clinch
and Winchester counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester moves out of range of the strikes.
Winchester blocks a jab.

Jorgos gets the takedown into side control.
Winchester really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jorgos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jorgos in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jorgos fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Winchester is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jorgos is controlling him well.

Jorgos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Winchester has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgos passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Winchester!

Jorgos looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jorgos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jorgos trying to control but Winchester is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgos fails to advance to Winchester's back.
Winchester blocking the ground and pound.
Jorgos forces the positional change into back control.

Winchester is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jorgos gets his way!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winchester staying busy and making it hard for Jorgos to control.
Jorgos is really struggling to control Winchester but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Winchester is trying to get back to his feet but Jorgos has full control of the position and if anything, Winchester has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Jorgos tightening his grip on Winchester, looking for the choke.

Winchester is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karva Jorgos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jorgos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karva Jorgos!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yrjo Pieru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaka Zulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pieru
vs
Zulu

180 cm
28
182 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

183 cm
25
170 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yrjo Pieru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shaka Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zulu misses with a low kick.

Pieru has managed to clinch.
Zulu keeps control of Pieru as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zulu prevents Pieru from breaking the clinch.
Pieru is trying to break free.
Pieru is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Pieru is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.

Pieru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yrjo Pieru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pieru throws a wild body kick that Zulu sees coming a mile off.
Zulu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Zulu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zulu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pieru but Pieru pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Pieru moves into the clinch successfully.
Pieru wants to break the clinch but can't.

Pieru's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pieru slaps away a takedown attempt from Zulu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zulu lands with an uppercut that bounces Pieru off the ropes and back into rage.
Nice uppercut lands for Pieru. That snapped Zulu's head back.
Pieru misses with a two punch combination.

Zulu feints and as Pieru raises his hands in defense, Zulu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zulu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zulu prevents Pieru from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pieru scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Zulu throws a right hand that Pieru ducks under and follows up with a left that Pieru also avoids with ease.
Pieru throws a big shot that misses.
Zulu throws a hook to the side of Pieru's head but Pieru sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pieru bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zulu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zulu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pieru throws a sloppy head kick
and Zulu counters with a left and a right that stings Pieru.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pieru.
A lazy left from Pieru finds it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulu avoids the head kick by Pieru.
Pieru darts in trying to clinch
and Zulu counters with a stiff right hand.

Pieru moves into the clinch.
Zulu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Zulu drags the fight down to the ground.
Zulu has a closed guard, preventing Pieru from standing up.

Zulu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zulu is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Zulu looking for subs off his back but Pieru has passed one foot through into half guard.
Pieru wants to stand up but Zulu is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zulu has a closed guard, preventing Pieru from standing up.
Zulu working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pieru trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zulu's guard.

Zulu is looking to sinch up a triangle. Pieru throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Zulu's body to avoid the submission. Zulu has instead reached around Pieru's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Zulu arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shaka Zulu!