RSC 7 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between kurt pike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacquiao is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Thunderstruck. kurt pike has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

pike
vs
Pacquiao

190 cm
22
165 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

173 cm
23
160 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, kurt pike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Junior Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by pike or perhaps it was just good defense by Pacquiao which made him look bad.
pike connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pacquiao throws a body punch but pike moves out of range.
Pacquiao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for pike with that takedown attempt.
Pacquiao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but pike manages to avoid it.
Pacquiao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
pike shoots in for a takedown but Pacquiao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for kurt pike. That's going to take a lot out of him.
pike fails with a takedown attempt.
pike misses with a jab to the body
and Pacquiao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
pike with a poor takedown
and Pacquiao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pacquiao looks to land a body kick but pike moved away.
Pacquiao swings away with a body shot that misses
and pike cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donk. Pacquiao catches pike right on the button with a cross.
pike doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Pacquiao counter with a right hand.
Donk. Pacquiao catches pike right on the button with a cross.
Pacquiao lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
pike takes a shot right to the bread basket.
pike wants to clinch
and Pacquiao counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pacquiao closes the distance and clinches.
Pacquiao is trying to break the clinch but pike has him pressed against the cage.
pike is trying to break the clinch but Pacquiao is controlling him.
pike struggles to land a body shot inside as Pacquiao controls his hands.
pike can't get the takedown.
Pacquiao blocks an uppercut.
pike looking for a takedown.
pike wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pacquiao prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pacquiao prevents pike from breaking the clinch.
pike tries to stall but Pacquiao uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

pike gets a trip takedown into half guard.
pike is breathing heavily.
Pacquiao controlling the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
pike stops Pacquiao from getting back to his feet.
Pacquiao has his hands clasped together around pike's back. He's all about the action.
pike really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pacquiao is trying to stand.
pike is keen to just control but Pacquiao is a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
pike shoots and misses
and Pacquiao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps pike thinking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
pike shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pacquiao counters with a right hand to the body.
pike misses with a takedown attempt

and Pacquiao counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from pike.
pike tries to break free but Pacquiao pushes him back against the cage.

Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
kurt pike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacquiao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
pike fails with the takedown
and Pacquiao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Pacquiao dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

pike falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pacquiao counters with a lovely shot to the body.
pike drops his hands momentarily and Pacquiao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
pike takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
pike tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pacquiao counters with a straight right hand.

Pacquiao moves into the clinch successfully.
pike is trying to push Pacquiao away but Pacquiao has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
pike stalling in the clinch but Pacquiao improves position.

Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pacquiao connects with a right hand. pike shakes it off.
pike shoots and misses
and Pacquiao counters with a stiff right hand.
kurt pike is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

pike is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pacquiao's half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
pike wants to take a breather but Pacquiao is having none of it.
Pacquiao tries to kick pike off but pike keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
pike is trying to control the action in half guard but Pacquiao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pacquiao preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

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.
pike wants to control but Pacquiao is keeping him busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of kurt pike.
pike connects with a single shot there.
pike gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
pike feints a jab promting Pacquiao to slip. pike then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pacquiao slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
pike misses with a takedown attempt
and Pacquiao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pacquiao throws a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
pike tries to clinch up
and Pacquiao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pacquiao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pacquiao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
pike misses with a takedown attempt
and Pacquiao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps pike thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for kurt pike. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao lands a nice looking body shot.
pike misses with a body shot
and Pacquiao counters with a nice uppercut.
Pacquiao works over pike's head and body with a nice combination.
pike gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pacquiao counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
pike swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pacquiao counters with a nice body shot.
pike wants to clinch
and Pacquiao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pacquiao lands a jab to pike's midsection.
Pacquiao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pacquiao works pike's body with a nice hook.

Pacquiao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
pike has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pacquiao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
pike tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pacquiao is leaning against pike and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Pacquiao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Pacquiao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pacquiao.
pike wants to break free but Pacquiao has control.
Pacquiao digs a right hand underneath pike's ribcage. pike let out a lung full of air as it connected.

pike has Pacquiao pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. pike pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pacquiao tumbling to the mat - pike dives into Pacquiao's guard.
pike prevents Pacquiao from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
pike is looking to work some ground and pound but Pacquiao has wrist control.
pike trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacquiao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for pike!

Pacquiao is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
pike has his takedown stuffed
and Pacquiao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
pike misses with a double jab
and Pacquiao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
pike with a poor takedown
and Pacquiao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao scores with a sloppy right hand. pike should have avoided that one.
pike tries to clinch
and Pacquiao counters with a nice uppercut.
pike closes the distance but Pacquiao moves to the side
and Pacquiao counters with a nice uppercut.
Pacquiao swings and misses with a shot to the body

and pike counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Pacquiao has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes pike off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
pike avoids the body shot from Pacquiao.
pike misses with a takedown attempt

and Pacquiao holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for kurt pike. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao lands a body punch.
pike drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pacquiao pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pacquiao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck pike on the side of the head.
pike moves forwards but Pacquiao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
pike misses the body punch
and Pacquiao counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pacquiao misses with a wild body shot.
Pacquiao's jab looks to have found its range, popping pike under the eye.
A left lands for Pacquiao.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
pike misses with a takedown
and Pacquiao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pacquiao connects with a good right hand that stumbles pike. pike circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pacquiao lands a head shot.
Pacquiao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pacquiao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pacquiao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but pike moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacquiao slips under a jab from pike.
pike closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pacquiao counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Pacquiao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pacquiao 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Pacquiao!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Olicky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Olicky
vs
Jones

181 cm
19
218 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mario Olicky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Olicky back to the cage. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jones thuds his right hand into Olicky's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones feints a jab promting Olicky to slip. Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Olicky slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Mario Olicky has been cut.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Olicky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Olicky fails to land the takedown.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.

Olicky throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Olicky is in Jones's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Olicky is having none of it.

Olicky drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jones looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jones looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jones!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones avoids the strikes from the bottom by Olicky.

Jones decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jones throws the left hand but Olicky avoids the punch easily.
Jones scores with a one two! Olicky had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones throws a series of punches but Olicky avoids them all with ease.
Olicky thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Olicky shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones moves away from the strike by Olicky.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Olicky back to the cage. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olicky shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Olicky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones scores with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Olicky.
Jones is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jones lands a two punch combo.

Mario Olicky's cut is getting worse.
Jones tests Olicky's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Olicky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mario Olicky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olicky misses with a wild body shot.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Olicky.
Olicky is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Olicky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Olicky off to one side.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Olicky backs up against the cage.
Olicky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones looks to land a combination but Olicky avoids it well.
Olicky is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Jones scores with a jab. Olicky acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jones.
Jones tries to bum rush Olicky with a series of wild strikes but Olicky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Olicky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones looks to land a combination but Olicky avoids it well.

Olicky shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jones napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jones is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Olicky asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Olicky's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Olicky.
Olicky shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Olicky slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Olicky circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a combination. Olicky tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Mario Olicky's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Olicky stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Olicky throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Olicky.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horrible takedown by Olicky or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Olicky defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jon Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Olicky.
Olicky has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jones is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Olicky is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Olicky landing strikes.
Olicky works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Olicky working the body and head with strikes.
Olicky scoring with punches and elbows.
Olicky lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olicky tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jones's legs.
Olicky works to advance to full mount. Jones defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Olicky lands a heavy elbow.
Jones throwing hammer fists to the chest of Olicky. What's that going to do exactly?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olicky working the ground and pound effectively.
Olicky looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Olicky landing punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olicky scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jones?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Olicky is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Jones is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Jones flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Olicky anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Jones and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Olicky slips an arm under Jones chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Olicky has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Olicky is squeezing on Jones like an anaconda would it's prey. Jones fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mario Olicky!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between leomar tungaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tenebrus Eisenhein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eisenhein has chosen Nothing Can Stop Me by Synthphonia Suprema as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

tungaw
vs
Eisenhein

160 cm
23
225 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

198 cm
20
275 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, leomar tungaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tenebrus Eisenhein!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Eisenhein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Eisenhein fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Eisenhein drags the fight down to the ground.
tungaw won't allow Eisenhein to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

tungaw 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.
tungaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Eisenhein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eisenhein looking to hit a scissor sweep but tungaw is one step ahead there.
tungaw forces his way into half guard.
Eisenhein regains full guard. Nicely done.
Eisenhein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eisenhein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eisenhein trying to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

tungaw drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and tungaw jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Eisenhein has control of tungaw's left arm, preventing tungaw from doing any damage.
Eisenhein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
tungaw wants to control from the top but Eisenhein keeps moving.

tungaw 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.
Eisenhein is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Eisenhein is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Eisenhein is looking for a triangle but tungaw pushes his legs off easily.
tungaw wants to control from the top but Eisenhein keeps moving.
tungaw is breathing heavily.
Eisenhein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Eisenhein controlling tungaw's posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Eisenhein throws a leg kick but tungaw sees it coming and moves out of range.
Eisenhein shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. tungaw eats them both and turns towards Eisenhein to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Eisenhein has closed the distance and engaged tungaw in a clinch.

Eisenhein gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Eisenhein seems to be working for a kimura but tungaw defends the submission attempt.

tungaw is defending against the submission attempts here by Eisenhein.

tungaw looking for submissions off his back.

tungaw is defending against the submission attempts here by Eisenhein.

Eisenhein wants to work for an arm triangle but tungaw is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Eisenhein is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. tungaw doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eisenhein.
Eisenhein is thwarting tungaw's attempts to control the position.
Eisenhein has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Eisenhein wants to finish this one by submission but tungaw is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Eisenhein.

Eisenhein has hold of tungaw's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and tungaw manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Eisenhein quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Eisenhein but it's paid off an tungaw is forced to tap! Nice work by Eisenhein.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tenebrus Eisenhein!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mana Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Loki Schwager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sato
vs
Schwager

195 cm
18
285 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

209 cm
19
260 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mana Sato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Loki Schwager!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwager misses with a double jab.

Sato shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Schwager kicks off Sato and gets to his feet.
Sato fails to land the takedown.
Schwager swinging wildly here.
Sato shoots in looking for a takedown but Schwager manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sato's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Schwager displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sato.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mana Sato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sato doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sato is breathing heavily.

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

Sato is rocked!

It looks like Mana Sato has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Schwager does no damage.
Sato backs away from a small jab...but Schwager lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Sato crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Schwager with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Loki Schwager!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krystian Turzynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aoki comes to the cage accompanied by Sephiroth Theme. Krystian Turzynski will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Aoki
vs
Turzynski

178 cm
20
181 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
167 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid 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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinya Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Krystian Turzynski!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turzynski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Turzynski shoots in for a takedown but Aoki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aoki misses with a takedown attempt - Turzynski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Turzynski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aoki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shinya Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Turzynski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Turzynski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Aoki is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

Turzynski is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Aoki loads up on a big right hand but Turzynski slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turzynski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turzynski throws a sloppy head kick and Aoki moves out of range easily.

Turzynski gets a takedown into half guard.

Turzynski wants to work for an arm triangle but Aoki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Aoki makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turzynski.
Aoki moves out of range of the leg kick from Turzynski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turzynski tries a head kick but it misses.
Turzynski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aoki.

Turzynski takes the fight into the clinch.

Turzynski breaks the clinch.

Aoki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki is breathing heavily.
Turzynski wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Turzynski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.

Turzynski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Aoki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Turzynski has Aoki in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turzynski keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Turzynski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aoki controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aoki trying to control but Turzynski is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Shinya Aoki.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turzynski.
Aoki moves out of range of the strikes.

Aoki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Turzynski actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krystian Turzynski dominated that round.
That's time! Aoki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Turzynski shoots and misses

so Aoki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Turzynski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aoki trying to control but Turzynski is working from the bottom.
Turzynski is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Turzynski is retaining full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Shinya Aoki wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Turzynski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aoki but Aoki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Turzynski wants to clinch.
Aoki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turzynski circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A punch combination from Aoki misses.
Turzynski shoots and misses
and Aoki counters with a straight right hand.
Shinya Aoki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krystian Turzynski.
Turzynski fails with the takedown

and Aoki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Turzynski keeps moving.
Aoki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turzynski keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.

Turzynski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Turzynski keeps moving.
Shinya Aoki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Shinya Aoki just wasn't active enough.
Nice sprawl there from Turzynski as Aoki shoots in.
Aoki shoots in but Turzynski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aoki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Turzynski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aoki somewhat.
Turzynski fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shinya Aoki dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Turzynski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aoki did well to prevent Turzynski getting side control.
Turzynski prevents Aoki from standing back up.
Turzynski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.

Turzynski seems to be working for a kimura but Aoki defends the submission attempt.
Turzynski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Aoki!
Aoki is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Turzynski wants to finish this one by submission but Aoki is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Turzynski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki really wants to buck Turzynski off and get back to his feet.

Turzynski working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Turzynski goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Aoki is on top in guard.

Aoki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Turzynski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aoki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aoki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aoki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aoki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aoki scoring with some ground and pound.
Aoki pushing down on Turzynski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Turzynski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aoki controlling the pace.
Turzynski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Aoki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Aoki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Turzynski tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Krystian Turzynski.
I think Turzynski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krystian Turzynski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dakota Finley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makoto Kawamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finley comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Company. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Finley
vs
Kawamoto

182 cm
19
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

160 cm
18
182 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dakota Finley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Makoto Kawamoto!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kawamoto gets a takedown into half guard.
Finley trying to control from the bottom.
Finley tries to roll over but Kawamoto keeps him under control.
Kawamoto with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kawamoto wants to control but Finley is keeping him busy.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Makoto Kawamoto hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kawamoto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Finley tries to avoid it but Kawamoto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Finley to the ground. Finley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Finley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kawamoto did well to prevent Finley getting side control.
Kawamoto tries to roll over but Finley keeps him under control.
Kawamoto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kawamoto.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kawamoto is proving hard to escape from.
Kawamoto has control of Finley's left arm, preventing Finley from doing any damage.
Finley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Finley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kawamoto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Finley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Finley won't allow Kawamoto to get back to his feet.
Kawamoto seems keen to control Finley's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kawamoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kawamoto keeping moving, preventing Finley from controlling successfully.
Finley has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Makoto Kawamoto wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kawamoto with a lazy takedown attempt

and Finley counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kawamoto!
Kawamoto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Finley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kawamoto tries to buck Finley off but he can't manage it.

Finley has control of Kawamoto's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kawamoto regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Finley with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finley putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Finley lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Finley throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kawamoto is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Finley throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kawamoto because Finley loaded up on that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawamoto wants to control but Finley is having none of it.
Finley thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

Finley jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kawamoto manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kawamoto managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Finley.

Finley decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kawamoto to his feet.

Kawamoto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kawamoto thows a huge punch but Finley dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dakota Finley dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Finley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kawamoto paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Kawamoto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Finley's guard.
Kawamoto wants to control from the top but Finley keeps moving.
Finley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Finley tries to get out of the position.
Finley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Finley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kawamoto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Finley pushes Kawamoto off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Finley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kawamoto looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kawamoto tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finley misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Finley cracks Kawamoto with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kawamoto can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawamoto prevents Finley from moving into mount.
Kawamoto is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Finley has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Finley trying to control the action but Kawamoto is working from the bottom.
Finley throws an elbow but Kawamoto slips to the side and avoids it well.
Finley throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kawamoto struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Finley's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kawamoto is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kawamoto is working to avoid the ground and pound but Finley connects with a decent elbow.
Finley is chipping away with strikes.
Finley tries to score with some ground and pound. Kawamoto controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Finley is looking to take a break and control but Kawamoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Finley with the ground and pound but Kawamoto regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Finley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Finley lands strikes from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Finley escapes and gets back to his feet.

Kawamoto shoots in and bounces Finley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Finley seems keen to control Kawamoto's posture.
Finley keeping moving, preventing Kawamoto from controlling successfully.
Finley looking for a sweep. Not yet Finley, not yet.
Kawamoto is looking to work some ground and pound but Finley has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawamoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finley is keeping the position for now.
Kawamoto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kawamoto misses with a takedown attempt

so Finley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kawamoto is breathing heavily.

Finley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kawamoto misses with a takedown

and Finley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Finley.
Finley stalls.

Finley breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kawamoto misses with a takedown attempt
letting Finley counter with a right hand.
Dakota Finley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Makoto Kawamoto.

Finley clinches up with Kawamoto and pushes him back against the cage.

Finley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kawamoto with a lazy takedown attempt

and Finley moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dakota Finley dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Kawamoto with a lazy takedown attempt

so Finley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Finley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kawamoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Finley throwing strikes from guard but Kawamoto blocks nicely.
Kawamoto trying to strike off his back.
Finley throwing strikes but missing.
Kawamoto keeping moving, preventing Finley from controlling successfully.
Kawamoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kawamoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Finley.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Finley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Finley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kawamoto's guard.
Kawamoto trying to control here.
Kawamoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Finley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kawamoto's head.
Finley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Finley wants to free his trapped foot but Kawamoto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Finley moves into full mount! Kawamoto won't be happy about that!
Kawamoto holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Finley tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Finley misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Finley punching from mount but Kawamoto doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Finley throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Finley is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kawamoto can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kawamoto tries to hold on but Finley postures up.
Finley lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kawamoto hang on?
Dakota Finley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Finley misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kawamoto holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Finley tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Finley has hold of Kawamoto's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kawamoto manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

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.
Finley raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kawamoto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kawamoto wants to control but Finley is having none of it.
Kawamoto takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kawamoto is looking to get to half guard.
Makoto Kawamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dakota Finley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Finley tries to control but Kawamoto wriggling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dakota Finley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Finley 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dakota Finley!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thiago de Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Gilstrap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). de Souza's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dry County. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

de Souza
vs
Gilstrap

183 cm
23
177 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

185 cm
20
180 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

FULL METAL GEAR

Rivers Edge 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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thiago de Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris Gilstrap!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
de Souza tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gilstrap is able to avoid easily.

Gilstrap feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

de Souza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gilstrap gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
de Souza is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
de Souza throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
de Souza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
de Souza passes to full mount!
Gilstrap is trying desperately to improve position.
de Souza landing shots from mount.
de Souza throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
de Souza lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gilstrap hang on?
de Souza thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
de Souza thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
de Souza scoring with strikes but Gilstrap is staying in there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilstrap is working to get back to half guard.
de Souza works his way to his opponent's back.
Gilstrap rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
de Souza wants to pass to mount but Gilstrap is defending the position.
de Souza is working hard here to advance position.
de Souza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gilstrap defending well though.

Gilstrap actively working from the bottom here.
Gilstrap trying to hold on to de Souza's head to control him but de Souza postures up.

de Souza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gilstrap defends it well.

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.
Gilstrap is trying to maintain the position but de Souza is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
de Souza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gilstrap defending well though.
Gilstrap trying to control but de Souza postures up.
de Souza scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
de Souza frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gilstrap takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
de Souza seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gilstrap is holding on tight.
Gilstrap working to try and regain half guard.
de Souza is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gilstrap can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gilstrap holds on to de Souza around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
de Souza throws some wild stikes that Gilstrap manages to avoid easily.
Gilstrap is looking to get to half guard.
Gilstrap wants to hold on but de Souza pushes him away.
de Souza punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gilstrap is bucking up trying to escape but de Souza cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Gilstrap is rocked!
Gilstrap is looking to get to half guard.
Gilstrap is still in real trouble! Can de Souza finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for de Souza! Gilstrap is hurt baaadly! de Souza is firing away with more strikes - Gilstrap is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thiago de Souza!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brutus Baltazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandro Noessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noessler has chosen Primordial - Empire Falls as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Baltazar
vs
Noessler

203 cm
23
265 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

188 cm
24
254 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brutus Baltazar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sandro Noessler!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baltazar lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Sandro Noessler has been cut.
Noessler moves out of range of the leg kick from Baltazar.
Baltazar scores with a decent looking hook.
Noessler misses with a head kick.
Noessler tries to clinch there but Baltazar circles away.
Noessler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baltazar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Noessler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baltazar lands a body shot.
Baltazar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Noessler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baltazar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baltazar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brutus Baltazar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noessler looks gassed!
Baltazar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A punch combination from Baltazar misses.
Baltazar cracks Noessler with a hook to the temple - Noessler is on wobbly legs here! Baltazar swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Noessler falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Baltazar wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brutus Baltazar!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wes Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirra Hinoda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Chapman
vs
Hinoda

183 cm
26
209 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

187 cm
19
209 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wes Chapman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mirra Hinoda!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Chapman.
Chapman misses with the combination.

Chapman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hinoda tries to roll over but Chapman keeps him under control.
Hinoda gets back to full guard.
Chapman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chapman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chapman stands and throws Hinoda's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hinoda manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chapman lands with a punch from half guard.
Chapman passes to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman cracks Hinoda with a big right hand but Hinoda just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hinoda tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Chapman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Chapman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hinoda down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chapman scores with punches from side control.
Chapman is putting a hurting on Hinoda here, landing some big shots from side control.

Hinoda is rocked!
Chapman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hinoda is still in real trouble! Can Chapman finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chapman scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Hinoda is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Chapman can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wes Chapman!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freeky Zeeky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JJ Oppapatika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oppapatika has chosen My Way as his entrance music. Freeky Zeeky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Zeeky
vs
Oppapatika

190 cm
24
264 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

195 cm
26
275 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Freeky Zeeky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, JJ Oppapatika!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeeky tried to score with a low kick but Oppapatika checks it.
Oppapatika chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zeeky can pounce on him.
Zeeky wants to clinch.
A jab lands there for Oppapatika.
Zeeky fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That kick from Zeeky tenderised Oppapatika's leg. Oppapatika is trying to keep his angry face on.
A good leg kick by Zeeky.
Zeeky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oppapatika.
Zeeky tries to land a front kick but Oppapatika steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zeeky lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zeeky finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zeeky looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Zeeky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oppapatika has had enough of the clinch but Zeeky keeps him there for the moment.
Zeeky misses with a knee to the head.
Zeeky lands an elbow that stopped Oppapatika in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like JJ Oppapatika has been cut.
Zeeky lands an elbow just above Oppapatika 's eye.
Zeeky content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zeeky lands an elbow that stopped Oppapatika in his tracks for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeeky has Oppapatika pushed against the cage.
Zeeky lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zeeky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zeeky is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Oppapatika looks gassed!
Zeeky throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Zeeky.
Zeeky lands an elbow inside.
Zeeky lands an elbow inside.
Zeeky lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zeeky is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zeeky connects with a knee to the head.
Zeeky lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Zeeky has hold of one of Oppapatika's legs. Oppapatika is fighting the takedown attempt but Zeeky gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Zeeky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oppapatika works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zeeky scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zeeky cracks Oppapatika with a solid left hand.
Zeeky connects with a couple of short punches.
Zeeky stops Oppapatika from standing up.
Zeeky lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeeky is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zeeky connects with a couple of short punches.

Oppapatika is rocked!
Zeeky works over Oppapatika with some ground and pound from guard.
Oppapatika is still in real trouble! Can Zeeky finish him?
Zeeky is working Oppapatika over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oppapatika is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zeeky connects with a couple of short punches.
Zeeky makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zeeky cracks Oppapatika with a solid left hand.
Zeeky works over Oppapatika with some ground and pound from guard.
Zeeky loads up on a big left hand. Oppapatika felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Zeeky looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Oppapatika can't hide his disappointment, as Zeeky celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freeky Zeeky!