PFL 23 New Years Day Spoiler PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Choo Xiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Tilapia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Xiao
vs
Tilapia

173 cm
19
140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
138 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good takedowns
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, Choo Xiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonny Tilapia!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tilapia circles away quickly and effectively.
Xiao throws a series of punches but Tilapia avoids them all with ease.
Xiao misses with a series of wild punches.
Xiao throws a nice looking combination but Tilapia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Xiao displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Xiao throws out a powerful jab.
Horrible takedown by Tilapia or perhaps it was just good defense by Xiao which made him look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tilapia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Choo Xiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tilapia looks for a takedown but Xiao sprawls well.
Xiao swinging wilding here.

That's two 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.
Left hook, right uppercut from Xiao.
Xiao lands a jab to the head.
Xiao misses with a series of wild punches.
Xiao stalks Tilapia and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tilapia's face. Tilapia staggers backwards, shaken.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiao scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Jonny Tilapia has been cut.
Tilapia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Xiao as he jumps to the side.
Choo Xiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Tilapia.
Tilapia looks gassed!
Xiao throws a good cross that connects.
Xiao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Xiao throws a series of punches but Tilapia avoids them all with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiao tries to close the distance and clinch but Tilapia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Xiao moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Xiao lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tilapia is trying desperately to land a takedown but Xiao is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tilapia.
No joy there for Xiao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Xiao tries to clinch up.
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 Jonny Tilapia's cut.
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.

Xiao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Xiao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tilapia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xiao but Xiao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Xiao clobbers Tilapia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiao is looking to clinch.
Xiao closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Choo Xiao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tilapia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Xiao tries to avoid it but Tilapia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Xiao to the ground. Xiao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tilapia is breathing heavily.
Tilapia fails with the takedown.
Choo Xiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Tilapia.
Tilapia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Choo Xiao is winning the standup battle so far.
Xiao cracks Tilapia with a good jab.
Xiao throws a nice head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiao lands a jab-cross combination.
A shot to de liver by Xiao. Beautiful body shot.
Xiao scores with a one two! Tilapia had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Xiao tries to clinch there but Tilapia circles away.
Xiao is working the combinations to good effect here.
No luck for Tilapia with that takedown attempt.
Xiao scores with a one two! Tilapia had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tilapia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xiao moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tilapia might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Xiao has got the better of the exchanges.
Xiao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

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.
Xiao throws a right and a left that Tilapia avoids nicely.
Choo Xiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tilapia has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Xiao lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tilapia slips a jab and a cross from Xiao.
Tilapia swats away the attempt to clinch by Xiao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Choo Xiao dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Tilapia's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Tilapia shoots in but Xiao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Xiao!
Xiao moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Xiao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tilapia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiao goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Xiao tries to clinch but Tilapia moves out of range.
Xiao lands a jab to the nose.
Xiao punishes Tilapia's body with a nice straight punch.
Xiao scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Xiao lands the left hand.
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 scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tilapia takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Xiao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from Xiao.
Xiao moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Xiao lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Xiao.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiao tries to clinch up.
Xiao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tilapia can do to turn this around?
Tilapia ducks right into an uppercut from Xiao.
Xiao punishes Tilapia's body with a nice straight punch.
Xiao throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Xiao throws a series of strikes that have Tilapia backpedaling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiao lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Tilapia scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Xiao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tilapia on the ground.
Xiao is trying to stand.

Tilapia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Tilapia is looking for a kimura here.
Xiao trying to control here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Choo Xiao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Xiao, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:26

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
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Galloway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinobu Morita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galloway comes to the ring accompanied by Overcome by Creed. Glenn Galloway has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Galloway
vs
Morita

182 cm
20
170 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

178 cm
19
181 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Glenn Galloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinobu Morita!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morita throws a quick inside leg kick.
Morita misses with the combination.
Donk. Galloway catches Morita right on the button with a cross.
Morita takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Morita wants to clinch up but Galloway keeps it at a distance.

Morita shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Morita is tying to control. Galloway wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Galloway is looking for a sweep. Morita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Galloway looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Morita seems to be looking for submissions.
Morita throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Galloway looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Galloway wants to improve his position but Morita is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galloway is working hard here to advance position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Galloway avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Morita tries to clinch up.

Morita drives through with a takedown into guard.
Morita trying to control but Galloway is working from the bottom.

Morita drops back, looking for a kneebar! Galloway looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Galloway looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Galloway!
Morita looks gassed!
Morita tries to buck Galloway off but Galloway is having none of it.

Galloway is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Morita is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Galloway is looking to take a break and control but Morita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Galloway tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Galloway has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Morita is looking to reverse the position.
Morita manages to work his way to half guard, despite Galloway's best efforts.

Morita is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Galloway pulls his head out easily.
Galloway uses his free foot to push down on Morita's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Morita.
Morita is trying to escape the mount.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morita is desperately trying to improve his position but Galloway has a good base and remains in mount.
Morita tries to hold on but Galloway postures up.

Galloway goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Morita is on top in 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.
Morita stands and throws Galloway's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Morita is trying to get an arm triangle but Galloway is defending well.
Morita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Galloway keeps working.
Galloway is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morita advances nicely into full mount.

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

Morita looking for a guillotine from mount but Galloway is having none of it.
Galloway is wriggling around trying to escape.
Morita trying to control but Galloway is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Morita wants to finish this one by submission but Galloway is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Morita.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Galloway throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morita's waist but Morita gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Galloway off to one side.

Galloway has taken the fight to the clinch.
Morita tries for a takedown. No joy.
Galloway jumps guard but Morita stands there with Galloway around his waist. Galloway gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Galloway gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Morita works his way to full guard. Good work.
Galloway chips away with some ground and pound.
Morita looking for a sweep. Not yet Morita, not yet.
Galloway looking to pass the guard.

Morita is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Morita has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Galloway should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Morita has tightened it up now! Galloway should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shinobu Morita!

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 Gee AsPee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). AsPee has chosen Move Bit*h - Ludacris as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Gee AsPee was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Stevens
vs
AsPee

183 cm
23
182 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
179 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gee AsPee!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
AsPee misses with a low kick.
AsPee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A combination from AsPee does no damage.
AsPee throws out a leg kick but Stevens moves out of range and AsPee only half commits.
Stevens slips a jab and a cross from AsPee.
Gee AsPee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens avoids a punch combination nicely.

Stevens decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Stevens is looking for a kimura but AsPee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stevens to get the leverage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
AsPee wants to improve his position but Stevens is controlling well.

AsPee is defending against the submission attempts here by Stevens.
AsPee is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens works his way into full mount!

Stevens swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and AsPee is now in Stevens's guard. A big mistake from Stevens there, giving up the dominant position!
AsPee trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stevens's guard.
AsPee stopping the sweep attempt from Stevens.
Stevens trying to keep a closed guard but AsPee is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
AsPee won't allow Stevens to sweep him here.

AsPee gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stevens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
AsPee throws a solid leg kick but Stevens takes the impact on his shin and smiles at AsPee.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from AsPee lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stevens has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stevens and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

Stevens bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Stevens working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
AsPee is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stevens is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, AsPee has escaped the position, nice work there.
AsPee is trying to buck Stevens off.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
AsPee looks gassed!

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

Stevens is trying to get an arm triangle but AsPee is defending well.
Stevens working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stevens is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but AsPee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stevens wants to control but AsPee is keeping him busy.

Stevens is trying to get an arm triangle but AsPee is defending well.
AsPee pushes Stevens away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Stevens gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Stevens working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
AsPee is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Stevens asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

AsPee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts AsPee as he jumps to the side.
Stevens checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens slips a jab from AsPee.
AsPee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stevens is out of range.
Stevens moves out of range of the strikes.
AsPee throws a right and a left that Stevens avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
AsPee misses with an uppercut.
Stevens on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by AsPee. AsPee obviously looking to wear him down.
AsPee wants to land a leg kick but Stevens is out of range.
Stevens avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
AsPee misses the jab.
AsPee throws a chopping leg kick but Stevens manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Stevens shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stevens stops AsPee from standing up.
AsPee is breathing heavily.

Stevens drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Stevens as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! AsPee screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Stevens! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tazz Stevens!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Ishikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanamichi Ono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanamichi Ono will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Ishikawa
vs
Ono

193 cm
22
230 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

205 cm
24
241 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joao Ishikawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hanamichi Ono!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ono misses with a low kick.
Ono goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ono misses with a double jab.
Ono misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice combination there by Ono.

It looks like Joao Ishikawa has been cut.
Ono lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ishikawa circles away quickly and effectively.
Ono swinging wilding here.
Some wild striking there from Ono.
Good shot there by Ono.
Ishikawa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ono swivels and escapes.
Ono swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ishikawa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ono jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
Ono misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Ono does no damage.
Ono throws a series of punches but Ishikawa moves out of range.
Ono lands a with a good body shot.
A head kick from Ono lands but Ishikawa takes it in his stride.

Joao Ishikawa's cut is getting worse.
Ono fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ishikawa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Ishikawa scores a takedown into full mount!
Ishikawa is breathing heavily.
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!
Ono wants to hold on but Ishikawa pushes him away.
Ono tries to buck Ishikawa off but he can't manage it.
Ishikawa thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ishikawa working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Ishikawa goes for an armbar but Ono turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ono.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa keeping moving, preventing Ono from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ono's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ishikawa trying to control the position.
Ono trying to control the position from guard on top but Ishikawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ono stopping the sweep attempt from Ishikawa.
Ono postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ishikawa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ono trying to control the position from guard on top but Ishikawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ono lands a glancing blow to the side of Ishikawa's head.
Nice takedown defense from Ono. No joy for Ishikawa on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Ishikawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ishikawa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ono is looking to escape.
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.
Ishikawa wants to pass the guard but Ono is defending well.
Ishikawa is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ono reverses the position - he's now on top in Ishikawa's guard.

Ishikawa is looking for a triangle here but Ono uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ono slows the pace down.
Ishikawa can't do much from the bottom here.
Ishikawa gets back to half guard.
Ono takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ishikawa trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ishikawa forces Ono back against the ropes and clinches.
Ono gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa fails to pull guard.
Ono wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ono breaks the clinch.
Ono is breathing heavily.
Ono tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ishikawa tries to clinch there but Ono circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Ishikawa or perhaps it was just good defense by Ono which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Ishikawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Ono.
Ono throws a right and a left that Ishikawa avoids nicely.
Ishikawa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ishikawa tries to clinch up but Ono circles away and keeps his distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ono.
Ishikawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ono.
Ono lands a nice hook to Ishikawa's body. Ishikawa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ishikawa tries to clinch up.
Ono tries to bum rush Ishikawa with a series of wild strikes but Ishikawa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ishikawa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ono as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ono throws out a leg kick but Ishikawa moves out of range and Ono only half commits.

Ishikawa moves into range and clinches up with Ono.

Ishikawa gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ishikawa forces his way into half guard.

Ishikawa seems to be working for a kimura but Ono defends the submission attempt.
Ishikawa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ono does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ono makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ono.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ishikawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ono swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ishikawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Ono is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ishikawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ono is keeping the position for now.
Ono really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ishikawa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ono controlling the position.
Ono is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Ishikawa drops back looking for a leg! Ono is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ono manages to kick Ishikawa off! Ishikawa jumps back into Ono's guard.
Ono keeping full guard, as Ishikawa tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ono lands a jab-cross combination.
Ishikawa looks for a takedown but Ono sprawls well.

Ishikawa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ono creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ishikawa's defenses.

Ono breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ishikawa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ono as he jumps to the side.

Ishikawa drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joao Ishikawa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joao Ishikawa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Ono jabs at Ishikawa's body.
Ono throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ono lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ishikawa backs up against the ropes.

Ishikawa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ono prevents Ishikawa from moving into mount.
Ono tries to bench press Ishikawa off him but Ishikawa keeps the position.
Ono prevents Ishikawa from improving position.

Ishikawa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ishikawa trying to control the action but Ono is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ono struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ishikawa has an Americana. Ono didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ishikawa is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ishikawa hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joao Ishikawa!

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 Yoshi Yamaguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Crack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Crack's choice of entrance music: Itz MS. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Yamaguchi
vs
Crack

176 cm
24
178 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

187 cm
23
179 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

MMA's Best Nutrition
Nemesis Cage Clothing

Knuckle Up Fight Wear

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 6 - 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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimmy Crack!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamaguchi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Crack misses with a hook. Yamaguchi ducked under it nicely.
Crack scores with a one two! Yamaguchi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Yoshi Yamaguchi has been cut.
Yamaguchi shoots in for a takedown but Crack shows good takedown defense.
Jimmy Crack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi shoots in looking for a takedown. Crack tries to sprawl out of it but Yamaguchi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Crack 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 Yoshi Yamaguchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crack tries to close the distance and clinch but Yamaguchi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yamaguchi shoots for a takedown but Crack saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crack tests Yamaguchi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamaguchi slips under a jab from Crack.
Crack lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Yamaguchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Crack closes the distance and pushes Yamaguchi back into the ropes.
Crack scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crack misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crack scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yamaguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crack pushes Yamaguchi back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Yamaguchi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crack just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Yamaguchi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Crack working aggressively here.
Yamaguchi tries to pull guard but Crack holds him up against the ropes and eventually Yamaguchi drops back down to his feet.
Yamaguchi blocks an uppercut.
Crack throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamaguchi.
Crack is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Crack lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crack throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamaguchi.
A shot in the inside from Crack.
Yamaguchi blocks a body shot from Crack.
Yamaguchi is trying to drag Crack to the mat but Crack just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Yamaguchi looking for a takedown.
Yamaguchi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crack fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Crack lands with a big left! Yamaguchi is wobbled badly! Crack comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Yamaguchi to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jimmy Crack!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between AB Sly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clark Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sly comes to the ring accompanied by In Flames - My Sweet Shadow. Kent has chosen Superman as his entrance music. Clark Kent looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Sly
vs
Kent

187 cm
21
212 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

192 cm
23
205 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Crippler's Corner

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, AB Sly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Clark Kent!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sly fails to land the takedown.
Sly throws a head kick but Kent moves out of range.
Sly blocks a jab.
Sly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sly misses with a straight left.
Sly misses the shot to the body.
Kent dodges the punch combination from Sly.
Clark Kent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Sly with that takedown attempt.
Sly misses with a wild combination.
Kent tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kent moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sly fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AB Sly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kent moves out of range of the strikes.
Kent misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Sly.
Jab, jab by Kent - just one landing.
Kent misses with the combination.
Kent stuffs the takedown attempt from Sly. Sly gets slowly back to his feet.
Sly takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Clark Kent is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kent lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kent.

It looks like AB Sly has been cut.
Kent lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Sly sprawling to the canvas. Kent follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Sly hang on?

Sly is rocked!
Kent prevents Sly from standing back up.
Oh Sly is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sly is breathing heavily.

Kent wants to work for an arm triangle but Sly is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sly seems to have got his legs back now.

Sly manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kent.
A head kick by Kent misses

and Sly decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kent's guard.
Sly is in close to Kent's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kent works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.
Kent working a defensive guard here.
Kent really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Sly gets to his feet - Kent follows without any prompting.
Kent takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kent misses with a low kick.
Kent doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sly shoots in but Kent avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kent falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sly counters with a left to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sly can pounce on him.
Sly throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Sly.
Sly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kent looks to land a right hand but Sly moved out of range.
No luck for Sly with that takedown attempt.
Kent lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kent.
Sly lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kent misses the body punch
and Sly counters with a leg kick.
Sly throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kent cracks Sly with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sly misses with a looping right.
Sly misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sly closes the distance and clinches up with Kent, looking for a takedown. Sly pushes Kent against the ropes but Kent circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kent throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Kent does no damage.
Sly getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kent uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sly.
A punch combination from Kent misses.
Kent takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sly fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kent.
Sly misses with a double jab
and Kent counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sly thinking.
Sly avoids the head kick by Kent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sly plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sly avoids the head kick by Kent.
Sly's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Sly duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Clark Kent will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on AB Sly's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Sly lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kent throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sly counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kent misses with an uppercut.
Sly misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Kent. No joy for Sly on that attempt.
Sly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kent.
Kent throws a right hand that Sly ducks under and follows up with a left that Sly also avoids with ease.
Sly lands with a straight right. Kent didn't see that one coming.
Sly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sly cracks a nice hook into Kent's ribs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sly.
A jab from Sly finds it's way through Kent's defenses.
Kent misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sly tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kent swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Sly.
A big left from Sly misses.
Kent misses with a kick to the body
and Sly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sly lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sly lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sly throws a front kick that sends Kent stumbling back into the ropes.
Kent avoids the body shot from Sly.
Sly throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sly throws a head kick but Kent moves out of range.
Sly scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kent throws a combination that misses
and Sly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kent manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Kent misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sly closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sly thumps Kent with a low kick.
Kent throws a series of punches but Sly moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Sly.
Sly lands with a cross.
Sly misses with a body shot
enabling Kent to counter with a crisp jab.
Kent stuns Sly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sly displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kent throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kent on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sly. Sly obviously looking to wear him down.
Sly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sly throws a head kick that Kent semi-blocks.
Kent tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent lands with a shot to the body.
Sly moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sly misses with a straight left.
Sly misses with a combination
enabling Kent to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab from Sly.
AB Sly is winning the standup battle so far.
Sly throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kent counters with a right hand to the body.
Kent scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kent blocks a head kick by Sly.
Kent scores with a one two! Sly had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kent uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sly.
AB Sly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sly throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kent scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sly lands a nice shot that snaps Kent's head back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A head kick misses from Kent.

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

Sly decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kent jabs at Sly's body.
Sly throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sly lands with a slapping head kick.
Sly misses with a head kick.
Sly walks into a stiff left hand from Kent.
Sly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sly fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AB Sly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kent lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AB Sly dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on AB Sly'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!

Kent throws a series of punches but Sly avoids them all with ease.
Kent tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kent is fending him off so far but Sly persists. Nope, Kent circles away and we're back to standing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sly, as that shot connected.
Kent throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sly tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kent swivels and escapes.
Sly throws a combination. Kent tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kent doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sly plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sly misses the shot to the body.
Kent throws a series of strikes that have Sly backpedaling.
Kent will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sly throws a one two combo.
Kent's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kent fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sly manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent throws a big shot that misses.
Sly scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kent doesn't seem bothered though.
Sly scores with a one two! Kent had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A combination from Kent does no damage.
Sly scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kent looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sly misses with a straight left.
Kent keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sly fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AB Sly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sly shoots in but no luck this time.
Kent lands a nice hook to Sly's body. Sly takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sly misses with the combination.
Kent blocks a head kick by Sly.

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.
Kent stuns Sly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sly misses with a series of wild punches.
Sly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kent's calf.
Kent rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kent tries to clinch there but Sly circles away.
Sly scores with a hook.
Sly shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kent but Kent pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kent lands a nice looking body shot.
Sly misses with a looping left.
Kent throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sly throws a head kick but Kent moves out of range.
Sly shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kent ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kent dodges the punch combination from Sly.
Kent throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kent takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kent throws a hook to the side of Sly's head but Sly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kent pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sly slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kent avoids the head kick by Sly.
Kent throws a combination that misses
and Sly counters with a nice leg kick.
Sly takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sly looks to score with a jab to the body but Kent is just out of range.

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.
Sly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kent.
Sly misses with a wild combination.
Kent throws a sloppy head kick and Sly moves out of range easily.
Kent chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sly can pounce on him.
Sly throws a nice head kick!
Kent moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Kent scores with a four punch combination!
Kent is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kent moves away from the strike by Sly.
Kent throws a combination that misses
and Sly counters with a low kick, right behind Kent 's knee.
Kent moves away from the strike by Sly.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AB Sly!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tane Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takayuki Okubo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is it was over. Takayuki Okubo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.

Thompson
vs
Okubo

176 cm
20
173 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

175 cm
23
178 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tane Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takayuki Okubo!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okubo misses with a two punch combination.
Okubo misses with a wild combination.
Okubo walks into a jab.

It looks like Takayuki Okubo has been cut.
Thompson checks a low kick from Okubo.
Thompson slips a jab and a cross from Okubo.
Okubo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thompson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Okubo tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Okubo misses with a looping left.

Okubo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thompson to the mat! Thompson manages to get full guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
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.
Okubo is looking for a sweep.
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okubo keeps working.
Okubo is looking to regain half guard here but Thompson keeps moving and retains side control.
Okubo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

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

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.
Okubo throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Okubo throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Okubo is trying to improve his position.

Thompson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Okubo, who protects the arm well.
Okubo gets back to half guard.
Okubo misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okubo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Okubo trying to keep a closed guard but Thompson is proving a slippery customer.

Okubo has his foot on Thompson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thompson works his way back into a safe position though.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Okubo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Thompson gets back to half guard.
Okubo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thompson's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okubo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thompson defending well though.
Thompson regains full guard. Nicely done.

Thompson working for a triangle but Okubo defends it easily.
Okubo trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Okubo throwing strikes from guard but Thompson blocks nicely.
Okubo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thompson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tane Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takayuki Okubo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Thompson slips a jab and a cross from Okubo.
Okubo misses with a double jab.
Takayuki Okubo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okubo throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely.
Okubo misses with a double jab.
Okubo stalks Thompson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thompson's face. Thompson staggers backwards, shaken.
Okubo throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Okubo.

Okubo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thompson's guard.
Okubo throwing strikes but missing.
Thompson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Okubo.

Thompson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Okubo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Okubo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Okubo throws and elbow that misses. Thompson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Okubo's guard. Nice move by Thompson!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Okubo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Okubo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Okubo is looking to sweep but instead, Thompson has passed into half guard.
Okubo wants to improve his position but Thompson is controlling well.

That's two 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.

Okubo actively working from the bottom here.
Okubo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Okubo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Okubo is breathing heavily.
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Okubo.
Okubo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Okubo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Okubo misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Thompson instigates a clinch.
Okubo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thompson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thompson scores with a shoulder strike.
Thompson pushes Okubo back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okubo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thompson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Okubo keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Okubo.
Okubo misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Okubo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okubo swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Okubo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thompson blocks a jab.
Okubo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thompson tries to clinch but Okubo moves out of range.

Okubo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Okubo throwing strikes but Thompson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Thompson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Okubo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Okubo's back!
Thompson keeps control of the position as Okubo tries to break free.
Thompson trying to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Takayuki Okubo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Takayuki Okubo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Thompson connects with a looping right hand.
No joy there for Okubo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Okubo tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thompson scores with a head kick.

That has opened up Takayuki Okubo's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okubo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Okubo misses with a wild combination.
Okubo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thompson checks the leg kick.
Okubo throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Okubo waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Thompson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okubo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Okubo misses with a wild combination.
Thompson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Okubo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thompson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thompson throws the left hand but Okubo avoids the punch easily.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Okubo misses the jab.
Okubo misses with a double jab.

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.
No joy there for Okubo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Okubo shoots for a takedown but Thompson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tane Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takayuki Okubo.
Okubo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Okubo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thompson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Okubo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Okubo throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okubo.
Okubo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Okubo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Okubo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Thompson looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson pulls Okubo in to control the position.
Thompson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Thompson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thompson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thompson, not yet.
Okubo thows a big elbow that misses.
Okubo throwing strikes from guard but Thompson blocks nicely.
Okubo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thompson controlling the position.

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.
Okubo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Okubo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson striking off his back but it's not causing Okubo any problems.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Okubo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okubo wants to slow Thompson down by chopping away at his legs.
Okubo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Okubo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Okubo as he avoids it easily.
Okubo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Okubo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Okubo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tane Thompson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Marquardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshiro Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akiyama has chosen Time To Say Goodbye as his entrance music. 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.

Marquardt
vs
Akiyama

183 cm
23
193 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

178 cm
21
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

T.K.O. The Killer Outfit
T.K.O. The Killer Outfit

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nate Marquardt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshiro Akiyama!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Marquardt.
Marquardt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Akiyama gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Akiyama wants to sweep here but Marquardt controlling him for the moment.
Marquardt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Marquardt preventing the sweep.
Akiyama will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Akiyama keeping moving, preventing Marquardt from controlling successfully.
Akiyama looking for a sweep. Not yet Akiyama, not yet.
Marquardt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Marquardt happy to just control the position for now.
Akiyama struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama manages to get back to half guard.
Akiyama wants to improve his position but Marquardt is controlling well.
Marquardt wants to stand up but Akiyama has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Akiyama tries to get to full guard but Marquardt has control of the leg.
Akiyama is not content to let Marquardt control the position.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama working away.
Akiyama postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Akiyama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marquardt keeps working.
Akiyama throws a strike aimed at the side of Marquardt's head but Marquardt avoids it well.
Marquardt is looking to reverse the position.

Akiyama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Marquardt is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Akiyama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marquardt, who protects the arm well.
Akiyama looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Akiyama misses with a takedown attempt
and Marquardt counters with an outside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Akiyama crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Marquardt - the referee stops the clock and Akiyama gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Marquardt. Akiyama manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marquardt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Marquardt - that will leave a mark!
Yoshiro Akiyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Marquardt scores with a kick to the body.
Marquardt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Yoshiro Akiyama has been cut.
Marquardt throws a nice head kick!
Marquardt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Akiyama if he has to take too many more of those.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marquardt, right into the meat.
Look low, kick high! Marquardt uses the oldest trick in the book to send Akiyama tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Marquardt is absolutely delighted - when Akiyama wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nate Marquardt!
Nate Marquardt retains his middleweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryuga Hideki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mini Manupbr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hideki
vs
Manupbr

185 cm
22
212 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
209 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryuga Hideki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mini Manupbr!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hideki wants to clinch.

Hideki clinches with his opponent.
Manupbr wants to get back to striking at distance but Hideki won't allow it.
Manupbr blocks an elbow strike from Hideki.
Manupbr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hideki lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Mini Manupbr has been cut.
Manupbr wants to get back to striking at distance but Hideki won't allow it.
Hideki trying to control the position but instead, Manupbr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hideki into the ropes.
Hideki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Manupbr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Manupbr can't break the clinch.
Manupbr is looking to break free of the clinch but Hideki has double underhooks.
Hideki tries to score a body lock takedown but Manupbr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Manupbr tries to break the clinch but Hideki is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hideki keeps control of Manupbr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hideki keeps control of Manupbr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hideki.
Hideki pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Hideki throws an elbow that misses.
Manupbr wants to get back to striking at distance but Hideki won't allow it.
Manupbr stops a takedown attempt from Hideki.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryuga Hideki. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manupbr has had enough of the clinch but Hideki keeps him there for the moment.
Manupbr wants to break free but Hideki has control.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Hideki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Manupbr's brow.
Hideki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Manupbr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Manupbr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hideki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manupbr.
Hideki slips under a jab.
A jab from Manupbr misses.
Hideki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manupbr throws out the jab.
Manupbr throws a hook to the side of Hideki's head but Hideki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mini Manupbr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hideki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manupbr.
Manupbr just misses with a punch to the body.

Hideki gets a clinch.
Manupbr stops a takedown attempt from Hideki.
Hideki leaning against his opponent.
Hideki prevents Manupbr from breaking the clinch.
Nice elbow from Hideki.
Stalling in the clinch from Hideki.
Hideki keeps control of Manupbr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Manupbr is looking to break free of the clinch but Hideki has double underhooks.
Manupbr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.

That's two 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.
Manupbr can't break the clinch.
Manupbr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hideki is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hideki lands a damaging elbow.
Hideki goes for a takedown attempt but Manupbr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Manupbr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manupbr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Ryuga Hideki has been cut.
Hideki moves out of range of the strikes.
Manupbr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hideki is breathing heavily.
Manupbr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manupbr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hideki doesn't manage to clinch there - Manupbr circles away.
Manupbr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hideki ducks under a wild hook from Manupbr.
A telegraphed right hand from Manupbr misses the target.
Manupbr throws a nice looking combination but Hideki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manupbr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hideki tries to close the distance and clinch but Manupbr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manupbr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manupbr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hideki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Manupbr misses with a wild body shot.
Manupbr throws an overhand right that lands on Hideki's shoulder, as Hideki tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Manupbr.
Manupbr throws a big shot that misses.
Hideki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hideki slips a jab and a cross from Manupbr.
Manupbr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hideki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manupbr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manupbr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hideki doesn't manage to clinch there - Manupbr circles away.
Manupbr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hideki wants to clinch up but Manupbr keeps it at a distance.
Hideki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manupbr.
Manupbr lands with an uppercut that bounces Hideki off the ropes and back into rage.
Hideki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Manupbr paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Hideki pushes Manupbr up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hideki keeps control of Manupbr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hideki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Manupbr's defenses.
Manupbr can't break the clinch.
Manupbr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hideki wants a takedown but no success here.
Manupbr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hideki goes for a takedown attempt but Manupbr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Manupbr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Manupbr swats away the attempt to clinch by Hideki.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hideki defending well as Manupbr loads up on a big left hand.

Hideki darts in and clinches Manupbr up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mini Manupbr dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Manupbr waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Hideki.
Hideki is looking to clinch but Manupbr is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Manupbr.

Hideki instigates a clinch.
Manupbr is looking to break free of the clinch but Hideki has double underhooks.
Manupbr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Manupbr avoids a wild elbow strike from Hideki.
Hideki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Manupbr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hideki defending well as Manupbr loads up on a big left hand.
Mini Manupbr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manupbr looks to throw the jab but Hideki is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hideki wants to clinch up but Manupbr keeps it at a distance.
Hideki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Manupbr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Manupbr. No joy for Hideki on that attempt.
The fighters circling - Manupbr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manupbr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manupbr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hideki.
A punch combination from Manupbr misses.
Manupbr sizes up Hideki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Ryuga Hideki's cut is getting worse.
Hideki slips under a jab.
Manupbr throws the left hand but Hideki avoids the punch easily.
Hideki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manupbr.
Hideki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hideki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Manupbr.
Manupbr tests Hideki's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Hideki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hideki throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Hideki crashes against the mat.
Manupbr is pushing Hideki's head away, looking to escape. Hideki manages to hold on to the position though.
Manupbr is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manupbr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hideki.
Hideki throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hideki working the ground and pound but Manupbr is defending the strikes.
Hideki is putting a hurting on Manupbr here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hideki working the ground and pound from side control.
Hideki sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Manupbr is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Manupbr wants to get back to his feet.
Hideki scoring with punches and elbows.
Hideki tries to score with some ground and pound. Manupbr controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Manupbr is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hideki throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hideki trying to control the action but Manupbr is working from the bottom.
Manupbr defending against the ground and pound.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hideki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manupbr.
Manupbr misses with a looping right.
Manupbr throws a right and a left that both miss.

Hideki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hideki showed some decent athleticism there.
Manupbr pushes Hideki off looking to stand but Hideki dives back in and keeps 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.
Hideki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hideki stops Manupbr from getting back to his feet.
Hideki 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.
Hideki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Manupbr is staying active underneath Hideki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hideki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manupbr's head.
Hideki wants to get back to his feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hideki is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hideki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Ryuga Hideki's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Manupbr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manupbr keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mini Manupbr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hideki slips a straight right by Manupbr.
Mini Manupbr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manupbr misses with a hook. Hideki ducked under it nicely.
Hideki dodges the punch combination from Manupbr.
A punch combination from Manupbr misses.

Manupbr tries to keep at a distance but Hideki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Manupbr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hideki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Manupbr prevents it.
Manupbr has had enough of the clinch but Hideki keeps him there for the moment.
Manupbr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Manupbr blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manupbr is pressed up against the ropes. Hideki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Manupbr down to the mat. Manupbr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hideki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Manupbr swings for the body but Hideki moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Manupbr.
Manupbr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Manupbr misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manupbr stuns Hideki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Manupbr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ryuga Hideki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hideki tries to clinch there but Manupbr circles away.

Hideki gets a takedown into half guard.
Manupbr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hideki is stalling here. Manupbr is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hideki seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Manupbr has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Manupbr stands up and beckons Hideki to his feet.
Hideki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manupbr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hideki wants to clinch.
Manupbr throws a jab but it's blocked by Hideki.
Manupbr misses with an uppercut.
Manupbr missing with a left hand there. Hideki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Hideki moves into range and clinches up with Manupbr.
Hideki prevents Manupbr from breaking the clinch.
Hideki lands an elbow inside.
Manupbr is trying to break free.
Hideki wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryuga Hideki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hideki tries to score a body lock takedown but Manupbr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hideki goes for a takedown attempt but Manupbr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manupbr looks to land a right hand but Hideki moved out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manupbr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manupbr throws a jab when Hideki was well out of range.
Manupbr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hideki manages to avoid it.
Hideki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Manupbr misses with a wild combination.
Hideki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hideki tries to clinch there but Manupbr circles away.
Manupbr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manupbr cracks a nice hook into Hideki's ribs.
Manupbr throws a nice looking combination but Hideki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manupbr lands an overhand right.

Hideki rushes Manupbr and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hideki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Manupbr's defenses.
Hideki wants a takedown but no success here.
Manupbr is trying to break the clinch but Hideki has him pressed against the ropes.
Manupbr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Hideki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Manupbr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hideki goes for a takedown attempt but Manupbr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Manupbr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Manupbr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manupbr looks to throw the jab but Hideki is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manupbr misses with an uppercut. Hideki saw that one coming.
Manupbr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Manupbr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mini Manupbr really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Manupbr cracks Hideki with a good jab.

Hideki gets a clinch.
Manupbr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hideki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hideki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hideki goes for a takedown attempt but Manupbr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hideki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manupbr.
Manupbr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manupbr misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hideki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manupbr.
Hideki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hideki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manupbr.
Manupbr takes a swing at Hideki's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manupbr misses with an uppercut.
Hideki blocks a jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hideki lands an elbow inside that Manupbr shrugs off.
Manupbr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Hideki is pushing Manupbr up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Manupbr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hideki prevents Manupbr from breaking the clinch.
Manupbr is looking to break free of the clinch but Hideki has double underhooks.
Hideki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hideki lands a damaging elbow.
Hideki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hideki lands an elbow inside.
Hideki trying to stall but Manupbr improves his position.
Hideki lands an elbow that stopped Manupbr in his tracks for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hideki lands an elbow inside that Manupbr shrugs off.

That has opened up Mini Manupbr's cut even more.
Hideki slowing the pace effectively.
Hideki throws an elbow but it misses.

Manupbr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manupbr catches Hideki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Manupbr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manupbr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hideki blocks a jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hideki prevents Manupbr from breaking the clinch.
Hideki keeps control of Manupbr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Manupbr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Manupbr blocks an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Manupbr as Hideki tries to tie him up.
Nice elbow from Hideki.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hideki can't get the takedown.
Manupbr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Manupbr blocks an elbow strike from Hideki.
Hideki lands a nice elbow.
Hideki pushes off an throws an elbow but Manupbr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Manupbr wants to get back to striking at distance but Hideki won't allow it.
Manupbr has had enough of the clinch but Hideki keeps him there for the moment.
Hideki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Manupbr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryuga Hideki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manupbr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hideki has him pressed against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Hideki throws an elbow but misses.
Manupbr can't break the clinch.
Hideki misses with an elbow over the top.
Manupbr wants to break free but Hideki has control.
Hideki lands an elbow just above Manupbr 's eye.

Manupbr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hideki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manupbr.
Hideki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Manupbr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Manupbr misses with the combination.

Hideki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Manupbr, pushing him back against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Manupbr has had enough of the clinch but Hideki keeps him there for the moment.
Hideki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Manupbr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Manupbr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Manupbr has had enough of the clinch but Hideki keeps him there for the moment.
Hideki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Manupbr is trying to break the clinch but Hideki has him pressed against the ropes.
Hideki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Manupbr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Hideki throws an elbow but it misses.
Hideki prevents Manupbr from breaking the clinch.
Manupbr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hideki.
Manupbr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Manupbr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hideki has him pressed against the ropes.
Hideki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Manupbr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hideki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hideki is looking to control Manupbr's arms but Manupbr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hideki has his back to the ropes.
Manupbr wants to get back to striking at distance but Hideki won't allow it.
Manupbr wants to get back to striking at distance but Hideki won't allow it.
Hideki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Manupbr prevents it.

Manupbr breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mini Manupbr dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Manupbr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hideki moves forwards but Manupbr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Manupbr looks to throw the jab but Hideki is out of range.
Manupbr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hideki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hideki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manupbr circles away.
Manupbr thuds a left hand into Hideki's body.
Manupbr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hideki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Manupbr looks to land a right hand but Hideki moved out of range.
Manupbr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hideki.
Manupbr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hideki.
Manupbr misses with the combination.
Hideki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manupbr circles away.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hideki tries to clinch up but Manupbr circles away and keeps his distance.
Manupbr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manupbr circles away from the clinch attempt.

Hideki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hideki lands in his opponent's guard.

Manupbr uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Hideki wants to clinch up but Manupbr keeps it at a distance.
Manupbr swinging wilding here.
Manupbr throws out a loose jab but Hideki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hideki slips under a jab from Manupbr.
Manupbr loads up on a big right hand but Hideki slips the punch.
Hideki is looking to clinch but Manupbr is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manupbr waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Hideki.
Manupbr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hideki.
Manupbr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Manupbr misses the target.

Hideki moves into the clinch successfully.
Manupbr wants to break the clinch but can't.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hideki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Manupbr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Manupbr takes an elbow to the temple.
Hideki lands an elbow inside that Manupbr shrugs off.
Manupbr prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryuga Hideki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hideki keeps control of Manupbr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hideki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

The cut above Mini Manupbr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Manupbr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hideki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Manupbr is looking to break free of the clinch but Hideki has double underhooks.
Hideki is trying to drag Manupbr to the mat but Manupbr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Manupbr can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manupbr is looking to break free of the clinch but Hideki has double underhooks.
Hideki can't get the takedown.
Hideki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Manupbr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Manupbr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.

Manupbr breaks from the clinch.
Manupbr misses with a looping left.
Hideki slips a jab and a cross from Manupbr.
Manupbr misses with an uppercut. Hideki saw that one coming.
Hideki moves in looking to clinch but Manupbr pushes him off.

Hideki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Manupbr tries to break the clinch but Hideki is controlling the position.
Manupbr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Manupbr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Hideki throws an elbow but misses.
Manupbr blocks the elbow strike.
Hideki lands an elbow inside.
Hideki keeps control of Manupbr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Manupbr is looking to break free of the clinch but Hideki has double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hideki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Manupbr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Manupbr is trying to break the clinch but Hideki has him pressed against the ropes.
Manupbr wants to break free but Hideki has control.
Manupbr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Manupbr is looking to break free of the clinch but Hideki has double underhooks.
Manupbr is looking to break free of the clinch but Hideki has double underhooks.
Hideki lands an elbow inside.
Manupbr wants to break free but Hideki has control.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hideki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ryuga Hideki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manupbr is looking to break free of the clinch but Hideki has double underhooks.
Manupbr is trying to break the clinch but Hideki has him pressed against the ropes.

Manupbr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manupbr waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Hideki.
Manupbr throws a hook to the side of Hideki's head but Hideki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Manupbr misses.
Hideki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mini Manupbr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A lazy left from Manupbr finds it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mini Manupbr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Manupbr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mini Manupbr!
Mini Manupbr is the new light heavyweight champion!