AJFC 69: Destroyer vs Assassin PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isamu Takagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nogueira comes to the cage accompanied by Artigo 157. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Nogueira
vs
Takagi

189 cm
22
265 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

195 cm
26
275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antonio Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Isamu Takagi!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takagi closes the distance but Nogueira moves to the side
enabling Nogueira to counter with a crisp jab.
Nogueira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Takagi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nogueira manages to avoid it.
Takagi with a nice cross.

It looks like Antonio Nogueira has been cut.
Isamu Takagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takagi misses with a combination

and Nogueira counters with a takedown into side control.

Nogueira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Takagi pushes Nogueira away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nogueira gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Nogueira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Nogueira tries for a kimura but Takagi is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Nogueira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Nogueira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takagi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nogueira working away.
Takagi is trying to get back to half guard.

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.

Nogueira tries for a kimura but Takagi is defending well.

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

Nogueira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takagi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Takagi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nogueira works his foot free and advances to mount.
Takagi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira wants to take his opponent's back but Takagi doesn't allow it.
Nogueira is working hard here to advance position.

Nogueira is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Takagi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Takagi is trying desperately to improve position.

Takagi tries to improve his position but Nogueira has taken his back! Nogueira has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Takagi tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Nogueira pushes Takagi away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antonio Nogueira!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Zerguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laz Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruno Zerguson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Zerguson
vs
Jr

190 cm
21
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

[CBK] Smashwear Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruno Zerguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Laz Jr!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zerguson to score with a decent uppercut.
Zerguson misses with a two punch combination.
Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zerguson misses with a wild body shot.
Horrible takedown by Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Zerguson which made him look bad.
No joy there for Zerguson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zerguson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jr shoots in and drives through. Zerguson sprawls well.
Bruno Zerguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laz Jr.
Jr misses with a looping right.
A good leg kick by Jr.
Jr thuds a left hand into Zerguson's body.
Good leg kick by Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zerguson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zerguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jr manages to avoid it.
Zerguson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zerguson if he has to take too many more of those.
Zerguson drops his hands momentarily and Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zerguson misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr defending well as Zerguson loads up on a big left hand.
Zerguson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jr counters with a body kick.
Zerguson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zerguson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zerguson is breathing heavily.
Jr with a hook.
Zerguson walks into a straight right hand from Jr.

Zerguson gets caught flat footed, as Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zerguson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jr cracks Zerguson with a solid left hand.
Zerguson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jr.
Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zerguson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zerguson tries to get out of the position.
Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jr works over Zerguson with some ground and pound from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr stops Zerguson from standing up.
Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Zerguson's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zerguson wants to stand up but Jr is controlling him.
Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jr forces his way into half guard.
Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jr working Zerguson over with strikes.
Zerguson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jr.
Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jr stands up and beckons Zerguson to join him on the feet.
Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zerguson. That did some damage!
Jr throws a leg kick which misses Zerguson's front leg but catches the back leg as Zerguson tries to avoid it.
Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Jr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zerguson down.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jr cracks Zerguson with a big right hand but Zerguson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jr 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.
Check out the look on Jr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jr lands some shots froms side control.
Jr scoring with punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zerguson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jr advances nicely into full mount.
Jr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Zerguson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Jr pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jr with the ground and pound from mount.
Jr has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zerguson's face.
Jr raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jr breaks from Zerguson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jr landing strikes from the mount.
Jr lands a nice shot to the head.
Zerguson is bucking up trying to escape but Jr cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jr postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zerguson looks a forlorn figure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zerguson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jr scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zerguson?
Jr punishing his opponent with strikes.
Zerguson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Jr lands a heavy elbow.

Zerguson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jr with good strikes from the mount here!
Zerguson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Zerguson taking shots to the head.
Oh Zerguson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jr working the ground and pound effectively.
Zerguson seems to have got his legs back now.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jr working Zerguson over with strikes here.
Jr fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Zerguson is bucking up trying to escape but Jr cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jr lands a big elbow.
A nice elbow there by Jr.
Jr landing shots from mount.
Jr in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
A nice elbow there by Jr.
Jr in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jr with shots to the head and body - Zerguson looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jr landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jr in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jr unloading with bombs!
Zerguson takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Jr's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Laz Jr!

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 Manunu Igi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manunu Igi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Igi
vs
Smith

182 cm
21
175 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

180 cm
19
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manunu Igi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Smith!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Igi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Igi.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Igi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Smith counter with a right hand.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Igi enables Smith to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Igi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Igi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Igi has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage.
Igi can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Igi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Igi wants to sweep but Smith has passed to side control!
Smith lands an elbow.
Smith tries to score with some ground and pound. Igi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Smith throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Igi is trying to escape the position but Smith is controlling the position.
Igi prevents Smith from improving position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Igi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith cracks Igi with a big right hand but Igi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Igi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Igi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Smith.
Smith scores with punches from side control.
Igi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Smith throws an elbow but Igi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Smith lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Smith throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Igi dodges the ground and pound from Smith.
Igi parries the strikes from Smith easily there. Smith is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Igi to escape.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Smith tries to score with some ground and pound. Igi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Smith controls the position.
Igi tries to improve position but can't.
Igi dodges the ground and pound from Smith.
Igi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Igi tries to get out of the position.
Smith connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Igi some visible discomfort.
Igi tries to control but Smith manages to take his back.
Igi covering up well under a series of strikes from Smith.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Igi tries to break free.

Igi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Smith.
Smith lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Smith tries to get the hooks in deep but Igi pushed the leg off.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Smith punishes Igi with strikes from the back mount.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Smith's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Smith missing with punches from the back.
Igi staying busy and making it hard for Smith to control.
Smith slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Smith not allowing Igi to control his hands.
Will Smith go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Smith not allowing Igi to control his hands.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Igi tries to escape but Smith has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Smith struggling to land strikes to the head as Igi covers up.
Smith has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Igi's body.

Igi defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Smith lands a shot to the body.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smith struggling to land strikes to the head as Igi covers up.
Smith misses with a punch to the head.
Igi grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Igi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Smith working for the choke.
Smith trying to control momentarily.

That's eight 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.
Smith controlling from the back.
Smith lands punches and elbows.
Smith has Igi flattened out and is raining down punches.

Smith looking for the choke from the back.
Igi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Smith missing with strikes.
Igi looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Smith tries to keep control of the position but Igi is staying busy.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a punch to the head.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Igi is in bad spot here.
Igi staying busy and making it hard for Smith to control.
Smith is punishing Igi with strikes - can he finish him?!
Smith is looking to control Igi but Igi is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Smith is landing with strikes. Igi can't take much more of this.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Smith misses with a straight left.
Igi slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Igi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Igi backing up. Igi nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Manunu Igi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Igi tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Igi avoids a kick to the body.
Igi looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Igi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Igi's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith trying to control but Igi is working from the bottom.
Igi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Igi controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
Igi is controlling Smith's position as best he can from this difficult position.

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.
Smith frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smith working Igi over with strikes here.

Smith is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Igi is surviving well by controlling Smith's body position as best he can.
Smith is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Smith throwing strikes here but Igi is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Igi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Igi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Smith.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smith looking to control but Igi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith avoids the attempt from Igi to control.

That's four 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.
Igi is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Smith in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smith looking to finish Igi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Igi!
Smith cracks Igi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Smith landing strikes from the mount.
Smith with the ground and pound from mount.
Smith misses with a head shot.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control the pace but Igi is squirming around nicely.
Smith throwing strikes here but Igi is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Smith with good strikes from the mount here!
Igi tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Smith putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Smith fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Igi is rocked!
Smith loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Igi scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Smith land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Smith stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Smith!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pietro Lombardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Shamrock struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 207.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Pietro Lombardi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lombardi
vs
Shamrock

185 cm
21
202 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
24
220 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 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, Pietro Lombardi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ben Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombardi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.

Shamrock shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Shamrock was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Shamrock tries to control but Lombardi wriggling away.
Lombardi holds on for dear life.
Shamrock prevents Lombardi from getting the reversal.
Shamrock looking to control but Lombardi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Shamrock goes for an armbar but Lombardi turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lombardi.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lombardi throwing strikes from guard but Shamrock blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lombardi trying to control but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
Lombardi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shamrock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lombardi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Lombardi from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shamrock can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lombardi throwing strikes from guard but Shamrock blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lombardi throwing strikes from guard but Shamrock blocks nicely.
Lombardi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shamrock's head.
Lombardi 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lombardi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lombardi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shamrock's head.
Shamrock looks gassed!
Lombardi lands a couple of elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lombardi postures up in Shamrock's guard and throws a big left but Shamrock blocks it.
Lombardi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shamrock's head.
Shamrock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lombardi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lombardi passes into half guard.
Shamrock taking some punishment here, with Lombardi in his half guard.
Lombardi works his way into full mount!
Lombardi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

It looks like Ben Shamrock has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombardi with good strikes from the mount here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock is bucking up trying to escape but Lombardi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Shamrock takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Shamrock is rocked!

The cut above Ben Shamrock's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ben Shamrock's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pietro Lombardi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Dickinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickinson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Harvester of Sorrow. Dave Dickinson struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jitsu
vs
Dickinson

183 cm
22
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

179 cm
19
200 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

NUT UP or SHUT UP

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sean Jitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dave Dickinson!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jitsu misses with a wild body shot.
Jitsu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dickinson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dickinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jitsu checks the leg kick.
Dickinson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jitsu misses the shot to the body.
Dickinson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jitsu counters with a single leg into guard. Dickinson didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jitsu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dickinson can't keep his opponent in guard - Jitsu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jitsu working the head and body with strikes.
Dickinson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jitsu scores with a couple of nice shots.

It looks like Dave Dickinson has been cut.
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!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jitsu connects with a nice short shot to Dickinson's temple.

Dickinson is rocked!

That has opened up Dave Dickinson's cut even more.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Jitsu seems to be working for a kimura but Dickinson defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dickinson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dickinson is still in real trouble! Can Jitsu finish him?

The cut above Dave Dickinson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jitsu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Dave Dickinson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dave Dickinson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sean Jitsu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Helmy Abu Basha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois Ducati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helmy Abu Basha is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Abu Basha
vs
Ducati

187 cm
21
194 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

187 cm
27
197 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

[CBK] Smashwear Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Helmy Abu Basha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Francois Ducati!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ducati takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Abu Basha misses with a head kick.
Abu Basha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abu Basha throws a right and a left that Ducati avoids nicely.
Abu Basha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ducati moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Helmy Abu Basha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ducati shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Abu Basha counters with a two punch combo.
Abu Basha misses with a combination

and Ducati counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ducati throwing shots but Abu Basha is blocking nicely.
Ducati is keen to just control but Abu Basha is a slippery customer.
Ducati is taking a breather. Abu Basha says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ducati seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Abu Basha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ducati trying to mount his opponent but Abu Basha defends it.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Francois Ducati was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ducati steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abu Basha.
Abu Basha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ducati with a lazy takedown attempt
and Abu Basha counters with a series of strikes. Ducati will be more careful next time no doubt.
No joy there for Abu Basha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Abu Basha does no damage.
Abu Basha scores with a three punch combo!
Abu Basha stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Ducati gets the takedown into side control.
Abu Basha is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ducati is controlling him well.
Ducati trying to control the position but Abu Basha is working away.

Ducati looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Abu Basha is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ducati has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abu Basha wants to control but Ducati postures up.
Ducati moves into full mount!
Abu Basha is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ducati misses with a head shot.
Ducati can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Abu Basha is looking to escape.
Ducati scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Abu Basha?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Ducati connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ducati controlling the pace for now.
Abu Basha tries to improve his position but instead Ducati has taken his back!
Abu Basha manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Ducati is now in side control.
Ducati misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Abu Basha controls the position for a moment.
Ducati tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Abu Basha wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Abu Basha struggling a bit here.
Ducati lands some shots froms side control.

Ducati is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Abu Basha is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ducati passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Abu Basha!
Ducati looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Ducati working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Abu Basha is squirming around, avoiding Ducati's attempts to control the action.
Ducati fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Ducati wants to finish this one by submission but Abu Basha is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ducati.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abu Basha is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ducati tries to control but Abu Basha wriggling away.
Ducati tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Abu Basha is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's eight 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.
Abu Basha taking shots to the head.
Abu Basha is wriggling around trying to escape.
Abu Basha is in a horrible position here. Ducati smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ducati avoids the attempt from Abu Basha to control.
Ducati thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Abu Basha's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ducati is landing with some decent strikes but Abu Basha is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Abu Basha on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Abu Basha tries to get out of the position.
Ducati trying to control but Abu Basha is having none of it.
Abu Basha is trying to reverse the position but instead Ducati has taken his back - oops!

Ducati is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Abu Basha knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Abu Basha for a finish.

Ducati has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francois Ducati dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Ducati doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Abu Basha counters with a three punch combo that has Ducati backing up. Ducati nods at Abu Basha to acknowledge the strikes.
Abu Basha lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ducati misses with a left hand
and Abu Basha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abu Basha connects with a looping right hand.
A punch combination from Abu Basha misses.
Abu Basha goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A combination from Abu Basha does no damage.
Abu Basha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ducati has his takedown stuffed
and Abu Basha makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ducati shoots and misses
and Abu Basha counters with a nice uppercut.
Helmy Abu Basha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francois Ducati.
Ducati dodges the punch combination from Abu Basha.
No joy there for Abu Basha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abu Basha throws a looping overhand right but Ducati ducks down to avoid it.
Ducati walks into a stiff left hand from Abu Basha.
Helmy Abu Basha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ducati fails with the takedown
and Abu Basha counters with a series of strikes. Ducati will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abu Basha scores with the left hand. Ducati knows he should have avoided that one.
Abu Basha tests Ducati's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abu Basha misses with the combination.
Abu Basha throws a right hand that Ducati ducks under and follows up with a left that Ducati also avoids with ease.
A left and a right from Abu Basha both land. Nice combination.
Abu Basha throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abu Basha goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ducati shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Abu Basha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ducati is breathing heavily.
Abu Basha throws a series of punches but Ducati moves out of range.
Ducati is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Abu Basha.

It looks like Francois Ducati has been cut.
Ducati is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ducati tries for a takedown but Abu Basha circles away easily
and Abu Basha counters with a one-two to the body.
Ducati has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Abu Basha connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abu Basha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ducati has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Abu Basha works the jab nicely.
Abu Basha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Danga de danga de dang - Abu Basha scores with a four punch combination!
Abu Basha misses with a series of wild punches.
Abu Basha connects with a single shot there.
Ducati is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Abu Basha misses with a double jab.
Abu Basha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ducati shoots and misses
and Abu Basha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abu Basha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abu Basha throws a one two combo.
Abu Basha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abu Basha lands with a nice combination. Ducati backs away looking to recover.
Abu Basha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ducati.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Abu Basha with a nice cross.
Abu Basha wants to clinch.
Abu Basha 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.
Helmy Abu Basha is winning the standup battle so far.
Abu Basha lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abu Basha misses with a wild combination.
Abu Basha lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Abu Basha throws a nice looking combination but Ducati bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abu Basha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ducati shoots and misses
and Abu Basha counters with a three punch combo that has Ducati backing up. Ducati nods at Abu Basha to acknowledge the strikes.
Ducati has his takedown stuffed
enabling Abu Basha to counter with a crisp jab.
Ducati shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Abu Basha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Francois Ducati has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abu Basha scores with a jab. Ducati acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Abu Basha misses with a double jab.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Abu Basha tries to bum rush Ducati with a series of wild strikes but Ducati uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ducati walks into a jab.
Abu Basha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Abu Basha throws a series of punches but Ducati avoids them all with ease.
Abu Basha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Abu Basha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abu Basha misses with the combination.
Ducati slips a jab and a cross from Abu Basha.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Abu Basha tries to clinch up but Ducati circles away and keeps his distance.
Abu Basha misses with a combination

and Ducati counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Abu Basha!
Abu Basha is looking to improve his position but Ducati isn't that keen on the idea.
Abu Basha is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ducati working for a guillotine from mount but Abu Basha is in no mood to give up.
Abu Basha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ducati on the ground.
Ducati lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Helmy Abu Basha showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Helmy Abu Basha!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Helmy Abu Basha!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Helmy Abu Basha!

Helmy Abu Basha wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Bartolome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Roosevelt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartolome comes to the cage accompanied by We Will Rise. Juan Bartolome has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bartolome
vs
Roosevelt

189 cm
21
263 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

194 cm
25
270 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Juan Bartolome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Roosevelt!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roosevelt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bartolome throws a looping overhand right but Roosevelt ducks down to avoid it.
Bartolome stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Roosevelt takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bartolome rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roosevelt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roosevelt misses with a takedown attempt - Bartolome sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bartolome misses with a left hand
and Roosevelt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bartolome's knee momentarily.
Juan Bartolome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roosevelt defending well as Bartolome loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Bartolome.
Roosevelt throws a leg kick
and Bartolome counters with a leg kick.
Roosevelt throws a head kick but Bartolome moves out of range.
Bartolome lands a nice hook to Roosevelt's body. Roosevelt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartolome thows a body shot but no joy.
Roosevelt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roosevelt avoids the body shot from Bartolome.
Bartolome looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Roosevelt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bartolome's half guard.
Bartolome looks like he's trying to stand up.
Roosevelt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bartolome keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Roosevelt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Bartolome is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roosevelt pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Roosevelt prevents Bartolome from standing back up.
Bartolome is trying to get back to full guard.

Bartolome manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bartolome throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Roosevelt fails with the takedown
and Bartolome counters with a thumping low kick.
Roosevelt slips a jab from Bartolome.
Roosevelt throws a leg kick
and Bartolome connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roosevelt moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartolome misses with a right hand

so Roosevelt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Roosevelt won't allow Bartolome to get back to his feet.
Roosevelt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bartolome wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Roosevelt manages to pass to side control.

Bartolome is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roosevelt pulls his head out easily.
Roosevelt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roosevelt lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Bartolome actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Roosevelt is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bartolome blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roosevelt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bartolome looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roosevelt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bartolome keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Roosevelt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bartolome keeps working.
Bartolome is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roosevelt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roosevelt is looking to advance position but Bartolome won't allow it.

Roosevelt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bartolome sees it coming and defends easily.
Bartolome tries to kick Roosevelt off but Roosevelt keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bartolome makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bartolome.
Roosevelt working some strikes from top position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Bartolome is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Roosevelt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roosevelt lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Bartolome is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roosevelt defends well.
Bartolome keeping moving, preventing Roosevelt from controlling successfully.

Bartolome is looking for a triangle but Roosevelt pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roosevelt trying to control but Bartolome is working from the bottom.

Bartolome has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roosevelt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Roosevelt trying to control the position from guard on top but Bartolome is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Roosevelt drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bartolome dives on top into guard.

Bartolome decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bartolome shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Roosevelt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bartolome throws a body punch but Roosevelt moves out of range.
Bartolome connects with an inside leg kick.
Bartolome's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roosevelt under the eye.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bartolome keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Roosevelt tries to keep at a distance but Bartolome has taken the fight into the clinch.

Bartolome manages to break the clinch.
Bartolome turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Roosevelt ducks right into an uppercut from Bartolome.
Bartolome rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Roosevelt counters with a body kick that stops Bartolome in his tracks momentarily.
Bartolome thows a leg kick but Roosevelt checks it
and Roosevelt counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bartolome throws a leg kick that is checked
and Roosevelt counters with a head kick. That will keep Bartolome thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Roosevelt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Roosevelt motions for Bartolome to come forward. Roosevelt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bartolome tries to clinch up but Roosevelt circles away and keeps his distance.
Bartolome throws a right hand that misses
and Roosevelt counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartolome throws a right hand that misses
and Roosevelt counters with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Roosevelt. That's going to slow Bartolome down.
Bartolome is breathing heavily.
Bartolome throws a leg kick
and Roosevelt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bartolome's knee momentarily.
Roosevelt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Roosevelt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bartolome throws a hook but Roosevelt blocks it.
Roosevelt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bartolome misses with a kick to the body
and Roosevelt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bartolome's knee momentarily.
Roosevelt cracks the inside of Bartolome's front leg.
Roosevelt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Roosevelt misses with a low kick.
Roosevelt thows a leg kick but Bartolome checks it
and Bartolome counters with a nice body shot.
A low kick from Bartolome misses
and Roosevelt counters with a head kick. That will keep Bartolome thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Roosevelt moves into range and clinches up with Bartolome.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roosevelt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Juan Bartolome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Roosevelt.
Bartolome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Roosevelt drags the fight down to the ground.

Roosevelt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bartolome defends well.
Bartolome trying to move into half guard but instead Roosevelt has managed to sweep!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Roosevelt dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Bartolome will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Juan Bartolome is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bartolome misses with a looping left.
Bartolome throws a leg kick that is checked

and Roosevelt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bartolome's guard.
Bartolome wants to stand and escape but Roosevelt is having none of it.

Bartolome is looking for a triangle but Roosevelt pushes his legs off easily.

Bartolome escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roosevelt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Roosevelt working some strikes from top position.

Bartolome looking for subs off his back but Roosevelt has passed one foot through into half guard.

Bartolome looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bartolome actively working from the bottom here.
Roosevelt tries to pass to full mount but Bartolome defends it.
Roosevelt throwing shots but Bartolome is blocking nicely.
Roosevelt is keen to just control but Bartolome is a slippery customer.
Bartolome avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roosevelt.
Bartolome is trying to stand.
Roosevelt not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Roosevelt is looking for a kimura here.
Roosevelt stalling away here and it's allowed Bartolome to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Roosevelt wants to control from the top but Bartolome keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Bartolome had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roosevelt defends it easily.
Roosevelt trying to control but Bartolome is working from the bottom.
Roosevelt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bartolome kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Bartolome is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Roosevelt pushes down on Bartolome's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bartolome slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Roosevelt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt wants to control from the top but Bartolome keeps moving.
Roosevelt tries to free his leg and advance position but Bartolome is retaining full guard.

Bartolome throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roosevelt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Roosevelt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bartolome's head.
Bartolome wants to stand and escape but Roosevelt is having none of it.
Roosevelt preventing the sweep.

Bartolome has his foot on Roosevelt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roosevelt works his way back into a safe position though.
Roosevelt wants to pass the guard but Bartolome is keeping the position.
Bartolome not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roosevelt cracks Bartolome with a solid left hand.
Roosevelt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Bartolome throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roosevelt throws a big right hand that misses.
Roosevelt is looking to work some ground and pound but Bartolome has wrist control.

Bartolome has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Roosevelt off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bartolome throws an off balance right hand
and Roosevelt counters with a nice leg kick.
Roosevelt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Roosevelt slips a straight right by Bartolome.
Bartolome throws a series of punches but Roosevelt avoids them all with ease.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Roosevelt is looking to slow Bartolome down with leg kicks.
Bartolome misses with a hook
and Roosevelt counters with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roosevelt.
Bartolome has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Roosevelt.
Frank Roosevelt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bartolome throws a series of strikes that have Roosevelt backpedaling.
Bartolome thows a leg kick but Roosevelt checks it
and Roosevelt counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Roosevelt throws a low kick but Bartolome avoids it.
Bartolome stuffs the takedown.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bartolome connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Roosevelt throws a push kick but Bartolome slaps the foot to one side.
A low kick from Bartolome misses
and Roosevelt counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bartolome throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Roosevelt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roosevelt pushing down on Bartolome's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Roosevelt winds up and cracks Bartolome with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bartolome is looking to escape.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bartolome manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bartolome wants to stand but Roosevelt is controlling the position.
Bartolome avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roosevelt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Roosevelt works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bartolome wants to get back to his feet.

Roosevelt seems to be looking for submissions.
Roosevelt wants to free his trapped foot but Bartolome is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Roosevelt prevents Bartolome from improving his position.
Roosevelt is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bartolome scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Roosevelt manages to mount him!
Roosevelt raining down shots from the mount!
Roosevelt raining down shots from the mount!
Roosevelt is landing with some decent strikes but Bartolome is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt with the ground and pound from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roosevelt landing strikes from the mount.
Bartolome slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Roosevelt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Bartolome looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roosevelt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Roosevelt.
Bartolome gets back to full guard.

Roosevelt 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.
Roosevelt is in close to Bartolome's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Frank Roosevelt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Bartolome has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roosevelt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bartolome manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Bartolome jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Roosevelt is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Roosevelt and Bartolome has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Roosevelt is trying to improve his position.
Juan Bartolome has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bartolome working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Roosevelt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Roosevelt 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Frank Roosevelt!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Frank Roosevelt!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Frank Roosevelt!

Frank Roosevelt wins by unanimous decision!

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A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between vak yoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Gustavsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustavsson has chosen Shotgun Blues as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

yoo
vs
Gustavsson

190 cm
20
197 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
200 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, vak yoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alex Gustavsson!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
yoo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
yoo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gustavsson. That did some damage!
Gustavsson throws a poor cross that misses
and yoo counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Alex Gustavsson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gustavsson misses with a wild body shot.
yoo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
yoo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gustavsson throws a head kick but yoo moves out of range.
Gustavsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
yoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gustavsson lands a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
yoo swings widly with a right hand
and Gustavsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gustavsson stuns yoo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

yoo gets caught flat footed, as Gustavsson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gustavsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gustavsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Gustavsson is looking to work some ground and pound but yoo has wrist control.
Gustavsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as yoo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
yoo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
yoo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gustavsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
yoo is breathing heavily.
yoo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gustavsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
yoo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gustavsson advances to half guard.
yoo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if yoo tries to get out of the position.
Gustavsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gustavsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed yoo's head.
Gustavsson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gustavsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A nice elbow there by Gustavsson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson scoring with strikes but yoo is staying in there.
Gustavsson unloading with bombs!
Gustavsson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
yoo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gustavsson landing strikes from the mount and yoo is in trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustavsson raining down shots from the mount!
Gustavsson breaks from yoo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gustavsson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Gustavsson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. yoo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gustavsson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. yoo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson raining down shots from the mount!
Gustavsson working the ground and pound effectively.
Gustavsson lands a big elbow - yoo is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and yoo is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Alex Gustavsson!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dest Royer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Canadian Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Royer comes to the cage accompanied by 2Г5Р1О7Т - Дым. 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?

Royer
vs
Assassin

188 cm
25
181 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

178 cm
24
170 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dest Royer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Canadian Assassin!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assassin misses with a takedown
and Royer counters with a nice uppercut.
Assassin tries for a takedown but Royer circles away easily
and Royer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Royer takes the fight into the clinch.

Assassin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Assassin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Royer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dest Royer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Canadian Assassin.
Assassin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Assassin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Royer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Assassin's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Assassin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Royer.
Royer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Royer wants to pass the guard but Assassin is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Royer slips a nice elbow through Assassin's hands, connecting with Assassin's forehead.
Royer thows a huge punch but Assassin dodges it nicely.
Assassin is trying to stand up here but Royer is controlling him well.
Royer thows a huge punch but Assassin dodges it nicely.
Assassin has hold of Royer's hands but Royer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Royer working the head and body with strikes.
Royer trying to control from Assassin's half guard. Assassin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Royer postures up and lands a big shot to Assassin's brow.
Royer looking to sit in guard and control but Assassin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Assassin is fighting to break Royer's control of his arms but Royer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Assassin cracks Royer with a solid left hand.
Assassin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Royer's head.
Assassin wants to stand but Royer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Assassin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Royer dives on top into guard.
Assassin wants to stand and escape but Royer is having none of it.
Royer wants to pass the guard but Assassin is keeping the position.
Royer trying to control the position from guard on top but Assassin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Assassin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Royer.

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.
Assassin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Royer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Assassin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Royer is controlling him.
Royer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Assassin keeping full guard, as Royer tries to pass.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Assassin wants to stand but Royer is controlling the position.
Royer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Assassin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Royer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Royer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Royer stops Assassin from standing up.
Royer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Assassin swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Royer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Royer trying to control but Assassin is working from the bottom.
Royer won't allow Assassin to get back to his feet.
Royer trying to control but Assassin is working from the bottom.
Royer postures up in Assassin's guard and throws a big left but Assassin blocks it.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Royer connects with a couple of short punches.
Royer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Royer wants to control from the top but Assassin keeps moving.
Royer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Royer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Royer misses with the ground and pound.
A big shot lands for Royer! That's hurt Assassin! Will he recover? Royer fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dest Royer!