PFL 19 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sea Bass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Bass
vs
Dux

173 cm
21
194 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

185 cm
23
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sea Bass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux tries to clinch up.

A head kick lands from Dux that sends Bass to the canvas. Bass tries to scramble back to his feet but Dux brings him back down into side control.

It looks like Sea Bass has been cut.
Check out the look on Dux's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bass is trying to improve his position.
Bass struggling a bit here.
I wouldn't like to be where Bass is right now.

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

Dux is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bass is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bass keeps working.
Bass sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dux is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bass holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dux tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bass wants to hold on but Dux pushes him away.
Dux prevents Bass from getting the reversal.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Dux is working for a guillotine from mount but Bass frees his head quite easily.
Dux trying to control but Bass is having none of it.
Bass wants to control but Dux is having none of it.
Bass flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Bass tries to reverse the position but Dux maintains control.
Bass might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dux tries to control but Bass wriggling away.

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.
Bass regains half guard.
Bass gets back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bass lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dux!
Dux looks gassed!
Dux is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Bass lands a nice shot to the head.
Bass landing punches.

Bass has hold of Dux's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dux manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bass postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dux looks a forlorn figure.
Bass is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dux can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bass looking to finish Dux with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dux!
Bass is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Bass jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dux manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bass lands an elbow.
Dux is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bass connects with a decent elbow.
Bass has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dux!
Bass can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dux is looking to escape.
BOOM! Bass connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bass with the ground and pound from mount.

Bass jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dux manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dux is not content to let Bass control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux is looking for a sweep.
Bass advances nicely into full mount.
Dux is looking to get to half guard.
Bass lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bass working Dux over with strikes here.
Dux is desperately trying to improve his position but Bass has a good base and remains in mount.
Bass content just to control the position here.
Bass 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.
Bass working Dux over with strikes here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bass controlling the position easily from mount.
Bass looking to control but Dux is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dux tries to clinch there but Bass circles away.

Bass instigates a clinch.

Bass manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bass working a defensive guard here.
Bass is really struggling to control Dux but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Bass had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Dux is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Bass Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Dux's back instead.
Dux grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Bass is landing with strikes from the back.
Dux turns into Bass and is now in his guard.
Dux wants to control from the top but Bass keeps moving.

Bass throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dux 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bass is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bass prevents Dux from improving his position.

Bass is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Dux has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dux is trying to get back to full guard.
Dux taking some punishment here, with Bass in his half guard.

Dux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bass trying to control from half guard but Dux is working away.
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. Bass connects with a nice short shot to Dux's temple.
Dux is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bass scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bass landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bass lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Bass there.
Bass lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bass working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Bass there.
Bass is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bass working over Dux with some ground and pound. Dux looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sea Bass overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dux is in trouble now - Bass has advanced to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bass landing punches.
Bass trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dux is bucking up trying to escape but Bass cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dux takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dux can't escape the position.
Bass controlling from mount.
A nice elbow there by Bass.
Bass controlling from mount.
Bass avoids the attempt from Dux to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bass scoring with strikes but Dux is staying in there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bass cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dux is in a horrible position here. Bass smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bass scoring with strikes but Dux is staying in there.
Bass can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dux is looking to escape.
Dux is in a horrible position here. Bass smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bass working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bass can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dux is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sea Bass dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sea Bass's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Dux tries to clinch up

and Bass counters by moving into the clinch.
Dux has a couple of punches blocked by Bass.

Bass manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bass has control of Dux's left arm, preventing Dux from doing any damage.
Bass keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.

Bass looking for a guillotine here but Dux defends easily.

Bass looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dux passes Bass's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bass throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bass wants to control but Dux is keeping busy.
Bass is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bass wants to control but Dux is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bass is trying to get back to full guard.
Bass trying to control but Dux postures up.
Dux is looking to take a break and control but Bass is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Bass scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Bass is working for a kimura but Dux is defending it quite comfortably.
Dux is refusing to be controlled, as Bass sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux works his way to full guard. Good work.

Dux has his foot on Bass's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bass works his way back into a safe position though.
Bass cracks Dux with a solid left hand.
Bass makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bass trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Bass postures up and lands a big shot to Dux's brow.
Bass wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Bass won't allow Dux to sweep him here.
Bass working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dux's head.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Bass from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bass circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bass counters with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux tries for a takedown but Bass sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dux takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bass moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sea Bass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Bass decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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. Bass connects with a nice short shot to Dux's temple.

Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Dux actively working from the bottom here.
Bass works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dux is squirming around, avoiding Bass's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Bass connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bass lands a nice shot to the head.
Bass lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bass lands a big elbow.
Bass lands a heavy elbow.
Bass working Dux over with strikes here.
Dux tries to hold on but Bass pushes him away.
Bass in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Frank Dux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bass tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bass avoids the attempt from Dux to control.

Bass is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dux can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Sea Bass is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dux tries to reverse the position but Bass maintains control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sea Bass!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Hagler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Armand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hagler
vs
Armand

190 cm
24
265 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

197 cm
23
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, George Hagler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kane Armand!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Hagler or perhaps it was just good defense by Armand which made him look bad.
Armand shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hagler pinned against the cage. Hagler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Armand throws a head kick that misses.
Armand tries for a takedown but Hagler circles away easily

and Hagler counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hagler.

Armand throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Armand is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armand is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Hagler actively working from the bottom here.
Hagler wants to improve his position but Armand is controlling well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Hagler actively working from the bottom here.
Hagler tries to get to full guard but Armand has control of the leg.

Hagler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Armand thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

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.
Armand wants to take a breather but Hagler is having none of it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Armand clinches.
Hagler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hagler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Armand gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Hagler. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hagler manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Hagler working for a triangle but Armand defends it easily.
Hagler is breathing heavily.
Armand trying to control but Hagler is working from the bottom.

Hagler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Armand can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Armand trying to control but Hagler is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armand throwing strikes but missing.
Armand with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hagler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Armand is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hagler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hagler's back!

Armand looking for the choke but no joy.
Armand looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Armand misses with punches from the back.
Armand doesn't have the hooks in and Hagler manages to turn into his guard.
Armand trying to keep a closed guard but Hagler is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Armand looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Armand is looking for a triangle but Hagler pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Armand keeping full guard, as Hagler tries to pass.

Hagler 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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Armand throws an overhand right that lands on Hagler's shoulder, as Hagler tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Armand dominated that round.
That's time! Hagler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Armand closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Armand is working to tighten is grip on Hagler's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hagler has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Armand is really squeezing tight and eventually Hagler passes out! Armand breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kane Armand!

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 Tazz Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Long Dong Sukk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sukk has chosen He Is Legend- I am Hollywood as his entrance music. Tazz Stevens could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Long Dong Sukk's chin.

Stevens
vs
Dong Sukk

183 cm
22
182 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

179 cm
23
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tazz Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Long Dong Sukk!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sukk scores with a punch to the head.
Sukk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No joy there for Sukk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Sukk as he connects with a hook.
Sukk throws a right and a left that Stevens avoids nicely.
Stevens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sukk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sukk takes a swing at Stevens's ribcage but misses.
Sukk throws a shot from downtown. Stevens moves away and avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Sukk. No joy for Stevens on that attempt.
Stevens moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sukk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stevens.
Sukk misses with a wild body shot.
Stevens takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stevens takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Sukk misses.
Stevens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevens fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sukk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oooh a lovely combination from Sukk sends Stevens down but not out. Sukk dives into side control looking to finish.

Stevens is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens is trying to improve his position.
Oh Stevens is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens seems to have got his legs back now.
Sukk lands some shots froms side control.
Sukk misses with the ground and pound.
Stevens is trying to improve his position.
Sukk wants to stand but Stevens has his arm trapped.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stevens is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sukk's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stevens makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stevens.

Sukk stands up and beckons Stevens to his feet.
Sukk lands with an overhand left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sukk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sukk looks to land a left hand but Stevens moved out of range nicely.
Long Dong Sukk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sukk misses with a looping left.
Sukk misses with a double jab.
Long Dong Sukk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Stevens or perhaps it was just good defense by Sukk which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tazz Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sukk throws a jab when Stevens was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sukk misses with a wild combination.
Sukk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Long Dong Sukk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Stevens moves away from the strike by Sukk.
Sukk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sukk throws an overhand right that lands on Stevens's shoulder, as Stevens tries to avoid the shot.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sukk as he jumps to the side.
A punch lands to the side of Stevens 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sukk throws a lazy right hand but Stevens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stevens shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sukk misses with a looping left.
Stevens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Long Dong Sukk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stevens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sukk.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stevens shoots in looking for a takedown. Sukk tries to sprawl out of it but Stevens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Sukk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tazz Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sukk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stevens at a distance.
Stevens drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sukk misses with a wild combination.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sukk as he avoids it easily.
Sukk tries to bum rush Stevens with a series of wild strikes but Stevens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sukk swings for the body but Stevens moves out of range.
Sukk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stevens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sukk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stevens.
Sukk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Stevens shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sukk is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

Stevens is working for a guillotine from mount but Sukk frees his head quite easily.
Stevens can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sukk is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stevens looking to secure an arm triangle but Sukk defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sukk really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Stevens goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sukk turns into him and now he's in Stevens's guard.

Stevens isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sukk stacks Stevens on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sukk!
Sukk working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Long Dong Sukk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Stevens drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sukk wants to stand up but Stevens is controlling him.
Sukk keeping full guard, as Stevens tries to pass.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Stevens slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stevens wants to take a breather but Sukk manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Stevens.

Stevens postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sukk is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Stevens, into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukk stopping the sweep attempt from Stevens.
Sukk tries to stand but Stevens is controlling from the bottom.
Stevens manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

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.

Sukk tries to buck Stevens off so he can stand up but Stevens has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Sukk falls backwards, slamming Stevens to the mat but Stevens holds on tight! Sukk is forced to tap and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tazz Stevens!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between No Yourtheguay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Choo Xiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Choo Xiao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Yourtheguay
vs
Xiao

169 cm
22
130 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

173 cm
19
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, No Yourtheguay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Choo Xiao!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Xiao as Yourtheguay shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yourtheguay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yourtheguay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Xiao scores with a one two! Yourtheguay had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Xiao. No joy for Yourtheguay on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for No Yourtheguay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yourtheguay ducks under a wild hook from Xiao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yourtheguay shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xiao but Xiao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yourtheguay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yourtheguay shoots in but Xiao avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiao stuffs the takedown attempt from Yourtheguay. Yourtheguay gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Xiao. That snapped Yourtheguay's head back.
Yourtheguay looks to land a body kick but Xiao moved away.
Yourtheguay closes the distance and clinches up with Xiao, looking for a takedown. Yourtheguay pushes Xiao against the ropes but Xiao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Xiao clinches up with Yourtheguay and pushes him back against the ropes.
Xiao misses with an elbow over the top.
Yourtheguay blocks the elbow strike.
Xiao landing knees to the head.
Xiao lands a nice knee to the body.
Yourtheguay wants to get back to striking at distance but Xiao won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiao lands a nice knee to the body.
Yourtheguay is breathing heavily.
Xiao lands an elbow inside.
Xiao misses with an elbow strike.
Yourtheguay has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Xiao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yourtheguay tries to break the clinch but Xiao is controlling the position.
Yourtheguay takes an elbow to the temple.
Xiao with a knee to the head.

It looks like No Yourtheguay has been cut.
Xiao landing knees to the head.
Xiao lands a damaging elbow.
Xiao is trying to stall.
Xiao using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Xiao lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiao landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Xiao lands an elbow that stopped Yourtheguay in his tracks for a moment.
Xiao lands a nice elbow.
Xiao lands an elbow just above Yourtheguay 's eye.
Xiao lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yourtheguay takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yourtheguay goes for a takedown attempt but Xiao pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Xiao tries to clinch there but Yourtheguay circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yourtheguay moves out of range of the body kick from Xiao.
Yourtheguay is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Xiao.
Yourtheguay shoots in and drives through. Xiao sprawls well.
Yourtheguay has a takedown stuffed.
Yourtheguay shoots for a double leg takedown but Xiao sprawls well. He's pushed Yourtheguay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Xiao throws a head kick that misses.
Xiao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Xiao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiao circles away from the clinch attempt
and Xiao counters with a left and a right that stings Yourtheguay.
Yourtheguay staying out of range there.
Xiao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yourtheguay looks to throw a body kick

and Xiao counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A bit of stalling here from Xiao.
Xiao prevents a takedown attempt there.
Xiao trying to control the position but instead, Yourtheguay has worked for underhooks and has pushed Xiao into the ropes.
Yourtheguay avoids a wild elbow strike from Xiao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Choo Xiao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on No Yourtheguay's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Yourtheguay lands with a kick to the temple. Xiao shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Yourtheguay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yourtheguay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Yourtheguay closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Yourtheguay tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Yourtheguay swings around for an armbar but Xiao sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Yourtheguay's guard.
Yourtheguay 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yourtheguay keeping moving, preventing Xiao from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiao slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Yourtheguay has a closed guard, preventing Xiao from standing up.
Xiao slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Yourtheguay wants to control but Xiao passes easily into half guard.
Yourtheguay wants to get back to full 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.

Yourtheguay manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Yourtheguay misses with a takedown attempt

and Xiao moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Xiao.
Xiao lands an elbow inside that Yourtheguay shrugs off.
Yourtheguay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yourtheguay has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Xiao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for No Yourtheguay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xiao lands an elbow that stopped Yourtheguay in his tracks for a moment.
Yourtheguay is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Xiao with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Yourtheguay goes for a takedown in the clinch but Xiao prevents it.
Xiao leaning against his opponent.
Xiao trying to control the position but instead, Yourtheguay has worked for underhooks and has pushed Xiao into the ropes.
Xiao scores a nice knee to the body.
Xiao lands an elbow inside.
Xiao landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Xiao taking a breather.
Xiao comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiao lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Xiao gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yourtheguay tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yourtheguay takes an elbow to the temple.
Yourtheguay avoids a wild elbow strike from Xiao.
Xiao lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yourtheguay tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Xiao lands a damaging elbow.
Yourtheguay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Xiao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Xiao throws a series of punches but Yourtheguay moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Xiao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Yourtheguay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

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.
Xiao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A combination from Xiao does no damage.
Yourtheguay misses with a takedown attempt - Xiao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yourtheguay is looking to clinch but Xiao is avoiding it.
Yourtheguay shoots in and drives through. Xiao sprawls well.

Xiao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Xiao landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Xiao gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Xiao lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Xiao lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Choo Xiao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on No Yourtheguay's cut.
That's time! Yourtheguay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Xiao stuffs the takedown attempt from Yourtheguay. Yourtheguay gets slowly back to his feet.
Xiao looks to land a combination but Yourtheguay avoids it well.
Yourtheguay shoots in for a takedown but Xiao shows good takedown defense.
Yourtheguay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Xiao counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for No Yourtheguay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yourtheguay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Xiao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yourtheguay looks to land a combination but Xiao avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yourtheguay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xiao throws out the jab.
Yourtheguay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Xiao counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Yourtheguay is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Xiao with a hook.
Choo Xiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xiao throws a nice looking combination but Yourtheguay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yourtheguay with a lazy takedown attempt

and Xiao counters by clinching up.
Xiao unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yourtheguay lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Xiao lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Xiao lands an elbow just above Yourtheguay 's eye.
Xiao with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Xiao.
A knee to the head by Xiao.
Xiao with a knee to the head.
Xiao creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yourtheguay's defenses.
Xiao lands an elbow that stopped Yourtheguay in his tracks for a moment.
Choo Xiao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiao connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yourtheguay's face.
Yourtheguay fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yourtheguay wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Xiao lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Xiao lands an elbow inside that Yourtheguay shrugs off.
Xiao throws an elbow that misses.
Yourtheguay takes a knee right on the jaw!
Xiao lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yourtheguay tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Xiao smiles and moves away.
Yourtheguay has his takedown stuffed
and Xiao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yourtheguay fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Xiao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yourtheguay doesn't seem phased though.
Xiao jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yourtheguay fails with the takedown

and Xiao moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Xiao.
Yourtheguay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xiao's elbow.
Xiao unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yourtheguay lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yourtheguay is looking to break free of the clinch but Xiao has double underhooks.
Yourtheguay is working for takedown but Xiao is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yourtheguay takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's four 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.
Xiao crunches a lovely knee into Yourtheguay's ribcage.
Yourtheguay is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Xiao pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Choo Xiao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Xiao lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Xiao.
Yourtheguay wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Xiao lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yourtheguay is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Xiao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Xiao lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yourtheguay tries for a takedown but Xiao manages to get underhooks.
Xiao lands an elbow just above Yourtheguay 's eye.
Yourtheguay tries for a takedown but Xiao manages to get underhooks.
Yourtheguay takes an elbow to the forehead.
Xiao gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
No Yourtheguay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xiao lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

And that's the end of the fight!
Choo Xiao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Xiao 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Choo Xiao!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yoshi Yamaguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saku Thirtynine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thirtynine comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Speed 2 Remix by Tetsuya Komura kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Yamaguchi
vs
Thirtynine

176 cm
23
178 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

178 cm
23
170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

White Gorilla Nutrition
Malicious Intent Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshi Yamaguchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Saku Thirtynine!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thirtynine drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thirtynine postures up.
Yamaguchi wants to sweep here but Thirtynine controlling him for the moment.

Yamaguchi is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Thirtynine rolls with it to try and escape but Yamaguchi cranks on the arm and Thirtynine is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yoshi Yamaguchi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clark Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kent might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Superman. This should be a great matchup!

Kent
vs
Silva

192 cm
23
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
24
206 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very confident

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, Clark Kent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mauricio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kent throws a one two combo.
Kent misses with a head kick.
Silva tries for a takedown but Kent sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kent scores with a nice right hand.

Silva is rocked!
Silva is looking to clinch but Kent is avoiding it.
Silva tries for a takedown but Kent sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Clark Kent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Silva.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva throws a low kick but Kent avoids it.
Kent stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva looks for a takedown but Kent sprawls well.
Silva looks gassed!
Kent seems to be stalking Silva here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Silva drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Clark Kent!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rogers Pinkelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Ishikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joao Ishikawa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pinkelton
vs
Ishikawa

210 cm
20
240 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

193 cm
22
236 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rogers Pinkelton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joao Ishikawa!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinkelton misses with a series of wild punches.
Ishikawa looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ishikawa defending well as Pinkelton loads up on a big left hand.

Ishikawa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pinkelton sprawls well initially but Ishikawa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Ishikawa is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Pinkelton to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.

Pinkelton is looking for a triangle but Ishikawa pushes his legs off easily.

Pinkelton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ishikawa trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pinkelton manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pinkelton drops back looking for a leg! Ishikawa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ishikawa manages to kick Pinkelton off! Pinkelton jumps back into Ishikawa's guard.
Pinkelton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Pinkelton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pinkelton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Ishikawa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pinkelton passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Pinkelton is looking for a kimura but Ishikawa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pinkelton to get the leverage.

Pinkelton is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ishikawa wants to control but Pinkelton is keeping busy.

Pinkelton escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ishikawa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

It looks like Joao Ishikawa has been cut.
Ishikawa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pinkelton throws a looping overhand right but Ishikawa ducks down to avoid it.

Pinkelton gets a takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pinkelton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Pinkelton moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Pinkelton presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rogers Pinkelton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Ishikawa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pinkelton fails with the takedown

and Ishikawa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Ishikawa is sitting in close to Pinkelton's body. Pinkelton has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ishikawa is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ishikawa is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Pinkelton.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rogers Pinkelton!

C
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 Ryuga Hideki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Rowler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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?

Hideki
vs
Rowler

185 cm
22
212 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

187 cm
23
213 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite 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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryuga Hideki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eric Rowler!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hideki doesn't manage to clinch there - Rowler circles away.
Hideki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Rowler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rowler lands in his opponent's guard.
Rowler stops Hideki from standing up.
Hideki keeping full guard, as Rowler tries to pass.

Rowler drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hideki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rowler has Hideki in his guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rowler is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Rowler is looking for a triangle but Hideki pushes his legs off easily.

Rowler working for a triangle but Hideki defends it easily.
Hideki wants to stand but Rowler has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hideki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hideki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hideki is looking to clinch but Rowler is avoiding it.
Rowler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hideki is fending him off so far but Rowler persists. Nope, Hideki circles away and we're back to standing.

Hideki rushes Rowler and presses him up against the ropes.
Rowler avoids a wild elbow strike from Hideki.
Rowler tries to pull guard but Hideki holds him up against the ropes and eventually Rowler drops back down to his feet.
Hideki taking a breather.
Hideki lands an elbow inside that Rowler shrugs off.

It looks like Eric Rowler has been cut.
Hideki lands an elbow that stopped Rowler in his tracks for a moment.
Hideki missing with knees to the body.
Rowler avoids a wild elbow strike from Hideki.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rowler tries to score a body lock takedown but Hideki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ryuga Hideki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Rowler.
Rowler is trying to drag Hideki to the mat but Hideki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Rowler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hideki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hideki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rowler takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hideki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Hideki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rowler's brow.
Hideki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hideki avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hideki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rowler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hideki prevents it.
Rowler tries to pull guard but Hideki holds him up against the ropes and eventually Rowler drops back down to his feet.
Hideki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Hideki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rowler's brow.
Hideki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hideki leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Hideki crunches a lovely knee into Rowler's ribcage.
Rowler looks gassed!
Rowler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hideki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Hideki.
Hideki lands an elbow inside that Rowler shrugs off.
Rowler looking for a takedown.
Hideki has Rowler pushed against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Hideki.
Hideki lands a nice elbow.
Hideki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rowler's defenses.

That has opened up Eric Rowler's cut even more.
Hideki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hideki gets underhooks to prevent Rowler's takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hideki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rowler tries to pull guard but Hideki holds him up against the ropes and eventually Rowler drops back down to his feet.
Hideki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryuga Hideki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Rowler's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rowler swats away the attempt to clinch by Hideki.
Hideki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rowler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hideki manages to avoid it.

Hideki gets a clinch.
Hideki lands a damaging elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hideki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Hideki to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hideki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hideki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rowler's defenses.

The cut above Eric Rowler's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hideki lands an elbow inside that Rowler shrugs off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hideki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rowler's defenses.
Rowler is working for takedown but Hideki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hideki stalling against the ropes.
Hideki lands an elbow just above Rowler 's eye.

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

Rowler pulls guard.
Hideki would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Rowler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hideki tries to stand but Rowler is controlling from the bottom.

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.
Rowler thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hideki has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rowler is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Rowler working for a triangle but Hideki defends it easily.
Rowler is breathing heavily.
Rowler striking off his back but it's not causing Hideki any problems.
Hideki tries to stand but Rowler is controlling from the bottom.

Rowler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hideki trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rowler's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rowler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hideki wants to get up but he can't break Rowler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hideki trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Rowler scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Rowler lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hideki!
Hideki squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Rowler punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's four 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.
Hideki taking shots to the head.
Hideki wants to get back to his feet.

Rowler wants to finish this one by submission but Hideki is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rowler.
Rowler throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hideki because Rowler loaded up on that one.
Hideki blocking the ground and pound.
Rowler won't let Hideki get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Rowler jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hideki is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hideki and Rowler has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hideki pushes Rowler away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rowler gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Rowler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eric Rowler's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Hideki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rowler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hideki manages to avoid it.
Hideki stuffs the takedown attempt from Rowler. Rowler gets slowly back to his feet.
Rowler closes the distance and clinches up with Hideki, looking for a takedown. Rowler pushes Hideki against the ropes but Hideki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ryuga Hideki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Rowler.
Rowler shoots in for a takedown but Hideki shows good takedown defense.
Hideki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rowler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hideki circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowler fails to land with a series of punches.
Hideki tries to clinch but Rowler moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Rowler or perhaps it was just good defense by Hideki which made him look bad.
Rowler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hideki lands an elbow inside that Rowler shrugs off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hideki taking a breather.
Hideki lands an elbow just above Rowler 's eye.
Rowler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hideki prevents it.
Hideki stalling the fight.
Hideki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rowler's defenses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ryuga Hideki!

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FIGHT
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72%

Main event

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

Chu
vs
Manupbr

193 cm
20
222 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
209 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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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, Fu Chu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mini Manupbr!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manupbr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chu.
Chu slips a straight right by Manupbr.
Manupbr throws a shot to the body.
Manupbr misses with a straight left.
Manupbr waves his right hand out infront of him, looking to distract Chu. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Chu to the canvas! Can he finish him!?

It looks like Fu Chu has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Chu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Manupbr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Manupbr wants to stand but Chu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chu throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Chu has his foot on Manupbr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manupbr works his way back into a safe position though.

Manupbr gets to his feet - Chu follows without any prompting.
Manupbr waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Chu.
Chu gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chu defending well as Manupbr loads up on a big left hand.
Manupbr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chu in his tracks.
Chu scores with a head kick.

It looks like Mini Manupbr has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manupbr misses with a straight left.
Manupbr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Chu is rocked!
Manupbr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chu is breathing heavily.
Manupbr misses the shot to the body.
Chu dodges the punch combination from Manupbr.
Manupbr catches Chu napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Chu to the canvas!
Oh Chu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Manupbr stands up from Chu's guard - Manupbr perhaps looking for a knockout.
Chu seems to have got his legs back now.
Manupbr drops Chu with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Chu looks back up at him and smiles so Manupbr waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manupbr is fending him off so far but Chu persists. Nope, Manupbr circles away and we're back to standing.
A slow jab from Manupbr misses its intended target.
Manupbr's corner calls for a 1-2. Manupbr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Manupbr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chu doesn't seem bothered though.
Manupbr digs a good body shot into Chu's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manupbr darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Chu's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Manupbr before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mini Manupbr!