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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniels's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kung Fu Fighting. The key to victory for Raymond Daniels has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Daniels
vs
Larsson

189 cm
22
218 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Hell's Balls Nutrition

TFP Graphics

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Raymond Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henrik Larsson!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daniels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daniels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daniels misses with a head kick.
Daniels throws a right hand that Larsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Larsson also avoids with ease.
Daniels misses with an uppercut. Larsson saw that one coming.

Larsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsson prevents Daniels from getting back to his feet.
Larsson throwing strikes from guard but Daniels blocks nicely.
Larsson lands a couple of elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels wants to stand but Larsson is controlling the position.
Larsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daniels is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Larsson works over Daniels with some ground and pound from guard.
Larsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Larsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Larsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Daniels has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Larsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Daniels's head.
Larsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Larsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Daniels's head.
Daniels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Larsson throws a strike but Daniels rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Larsson striking from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Daniels!
Larsson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Daniels is breathing heavily.
Larsson dominating with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larsson lands a heavy elbow.
Larsson looking to finish Daniels with some ground and pound. This is bad for Daniels!

Daniels is rocked!
Larsson lands with some strikes.
Oh Daniels is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Larsson lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Daniels! Larsson sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Daniels and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Henrik Larsson!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lester Beetlejuice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beetlejuice comes into the arena with This Is Beetle blaring out of the sound system. Franklin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bring Da Ruckus. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Beetlejuice
vs
Franklin

208 cm
23
280 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

195 cm
23
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Powerful

MMA's Best Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lester Beetlejuice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Beetlejuice or perhaps it was just good defense by Franklin which made him look bad.
Beetlejuice wants to clinch up but Franklin keeps it at a distance.
Franklin with a poor takedown

and Beetlejuice counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Beetlejuice seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Franklin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Beetlejuice looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Franklin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Beetlejuice seems to be looking for submissions.
Well, if Beetlejuice is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Franklin tries to roll over but Beetlejuice keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Beetlejuice seems content to control.
Franklin trying to control but Beetlejuice postures up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Franklin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Franklin showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beetlejuice keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Beetlejuice actively working from the bottom here.

Franklin wants to work for an arm triangle but Beetlejuice is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Beetlejuice is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Franklin is looking for a kimura here.
Beetlejuice trying to hold on to Franklin's head to control him but Franklin postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beetlejuice is trying to get back to full guard.

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

so Franklin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Beetlejuice controls Franklin momentarily but Franklin frees himself.

Franklin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Beetlejuice is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Franklin trying to control but Beetlejuice is working from the bottom.

Franklin has gone for a leg lock! Beetlejuice slips out almost immediately though and dives into Franklin's guard.
Beetlejuice stays in close to Franklin's body and controls the position.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Franklin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Franklin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beetlejuice can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Beetlejuice wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.

Franklin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beetlejuice gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Franklin looks gassed!
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Beetlejuice from controlling successfully.
Beetlejuice pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Franklin is keeping the position for now.
Franklin controls Beetlejuice momentarily but Beetlejuice frees himself.
Franklin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Beetlejuice from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beetlejuice looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

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.
Beetlejuice tries to clinch up

and Franklin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Franklin.
Beetlejuice trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Beetlejuice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beetlejuice looking to control.
Beetlejuice seems keen to control Franklin's posture.
Franklin passes into half guard.

Franklin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beetlejuice sees it coming and defends easily.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Beetlejuice is defending against the submission attempts here by Franklin.

Franklin seems to be working for a kimura but Beetlejuice defends the submission attempt.
Beetlejuice is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Franklin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Franklin's back!

Franklin is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Beetlejuice gets his way!
Franklin staying busy and making it hard for Beetlejuice to control.
Beetlejuice is trying to stick to Franklin's back but Franklin is turning into Beetlejuice. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Beetlejuice's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Franklin.
Beetlejuice keeping full guard, as Franklin tries to pass.
Beetlejuice utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's six 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.

Franklin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Beetlejuice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beetlejuice is trying to keep Franklin in close.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Franklin tries for a takedown but Beetlejuice circles away easily

and Beetlejuice counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Beetlejuice passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Beetlejuice controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Franklin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Franklin tries to bench press Beetlejuice off him but Beetlejuice keeps the position.
Beetlejuice will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Franklin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Beetlejuice off and has taken his back!
Franklin is not going to allow Beetlejuice to sit and survive in this position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Franklin looking for the choke but no joy.
Beetlejuice wants to escape the position.
Franklin is not going to allow Beetlejuice to sit and survive in this position.

Franklin working for a choke but Beetlejuice is defending well.
I really don't envy Beetlejuice right now.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Beetlejuice just trying to survive but Franklin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Franklin missing with strikes.

Franklin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Beetlejuice defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Beetlejuice tries to roll but Franklin sticks to his back.

Beetlejuice preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Franklin.
Beetlejuice trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Franklin looking for the RNC.
Franklin doesn't have the hooks in and Beetlejuice manages to turn into his guard.

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

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Beetlejuice sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Franklin's guard.
Beetlejuice wants to take a breather but Franklin is having none of it.

Beetlejuice is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Franklin wants to improve his position but Beetlejuice is controlling well.

Franklin is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Beetlejuice pulls his head out easily.
Beetlejuice wants to pass to mount but Franklin is defending the position.

Franklin is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Beetlejuice pulls his head out easily.

Franklin actively working from the bottom here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Beetlejuice doesn't manage to clinch there - Franklin circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Franklin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Beetlejuice misses with a takedown

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

Franklin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Franklin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Franklin postures up.
Franklin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Beetlejuice's head.
Beetlejuice looking to hit a scissor sweep but Franklin is one step ahead there.

Franklin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Beetlejuice is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Beetlejuice has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beetlejuice trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beetlejuice has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Franklin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beetlejuice pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Franklin is keeping the position for now.
Beetlejuice is stalling in the full guard.
Franklin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Beetlejuice trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Franklin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Franklin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Franklin wants to take a breather but Beetlejuice is having none of it.
Beetlejuice keeping hold of Franklin's head, controlling as best he can.

Franklin is working for a submission of some sort.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Franklin gets caught flat footed, as Beetlejuice shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Franklin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beetlejuice gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Beetlejuice advances to half guard.
Beetlejuice is tying to control. Franklin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Franklin wants to get back to full guard.
Franklin is refusing to be controlled, as Beetlejuice sits in half guard.
Beetlejuice trying to mount his opponent but Franklin defends it.
Franklin manages to get to full guard.

Beetlejuice avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Franklin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
John Franklin has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Franklin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Beetlejuice sitting in guard here, content to control.

Franklin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beetlejuice doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beetlejuice manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Beetlejuice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Beetlejuice from controlling successfully.
Beetlejuice is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Franklin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Beetlejuice gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Franklin counters with a takedown into side control.

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

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

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

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

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Beetlejuice sneaks back into half guard.
Beetlejuice is trying to get back to full guard.
Beetlejuice trying to control here.
Beetlejuice is refusing to be controlled, as Franklin sits in half guard.
Beetlejuice keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Franklin wants to free his trapped foot but Beetlejuice is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Franklin seems to be looking for submissions.
Franklin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Beetlejuice manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Franklin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Beetlejuice has his hands on Franklin's head, controlling the position.

Franklin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beetlejuice trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.

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

Franklin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beetlejuice doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beetlejuice manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Beetlejuice wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
Franklin throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Franklin keeping full guard, as Beetlejuice tries to pass.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Beetlejuice tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beetlejuice misses with a takedown attempt

and Franklin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Beetlejuice's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Beetlejuice. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Franklin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Beetlejuice's guard.

Franklin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beetlejuice sees it coming and defends easily.

Franklin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Beetlejuice has his hands clasped together around Franklin's back. He's all about the action.
Beetlejuice is refusing to be controlled, as Franklin sits in half guard.
Beetlejuice is trying to get back to full guard.

Franklin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Franklin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Franklin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Franklin is looking for a triangle but Beetlejuice pushes his legs off easily.

Franklin has his foot on Beetlejuice's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beetlejuice works his way back into a safe position though.
Beetlejuice not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Franklin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Beetlejuice from controlling successfully.

Franklin had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Beetlejuice is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Franklin Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Beetlejuice's back instead.
Beetlejuice turns into Franklin and is now in his guard.
Beetlejuice trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beetlejuice accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Franklin had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Beetlejuice is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Franklin Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Beetlejuice's back instead.
Beetlejuice tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Beetlejuice tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Beetlejuice defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Franklin.
Beetlejuice sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beetlejuice keeping control of the position.
Beetlejuice is trying to maintain the position but Franklin is very close to passing his half guard.
Beetlejuice is trying to get back to full guard.

Beetlejuice is defending against the submission attempts here by Franklin.
Beetlejuice trying to control from the bottom.

Franklin is trying to work for a kimura but Beetlejuice is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beetlejuice gets full guard.

Franklin drops back looking for a leg! Beetlejuice is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Beetlejuice manages to kick Franklin off! Franklin jumps back into Beetlejuice's guard.

Beetlejuice looking for a guillotine here but Franklin defends easily.
Beetlejuice wants to sweep here but Franklin controlling him for the moment.

Beetlejuice had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Franklin is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Beetlejuice Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Franklin's back instead.
Franklin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

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.

Franklin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Beetlejuice.
Franklin can't escape the position.
Franklin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Beetlejuice's guard. Nice work there by Franklin.
Beetlejuice working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Franklin.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Beetlejuice shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Franklin counters with a shoot takedown. Beetlejuice fights it but they end up in guard.
Beetlejuice is trying to keep Franklin in close.

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

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Beetlejuice thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Franklin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Franklin wants to control but Beetlejuice postures up.
Beetlejuice trying to control the position but Franklin is working away.
Beetlejuice working away.
Franklin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Beetlejuice wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Beetlejuice taking a breather here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beetlejuice is looking to clinch.

That's six 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.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Franklin.
You can see the frustration on Beetlejuice's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). John Franklin!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marshmallow Bunny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hong Man Choi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshmallow Bunny has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bunny
vs
Man Choi

200 cm
19
300 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

225 cm
23
300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marshmallow Bunny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hong Man Choi!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choi misses with the combination.
Bunny avoids a punch combination nicely.

Bunny drives through and clinches with Choi against the cage.
Choi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bunny has him pressed against the cage.

Bunny turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bunny manages to end up in side control.
Bunny wants to control but Choi is keeping him busy.
Choi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bunny tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bunny wants to lay and pray for a moment but Choi keeps working.
Choi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunny is looking to take a break and control but Choi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bunny tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bunny working away.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Bunny instigates a clinch.
Choi prevents the takedown attempt.

Bunny manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunny wants to sweep but no luck.
Choi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bunny looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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.
Bunny is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Bunny throws his legs up looking for a submission but Choi uses it to pass to side control.
Bunny misses with a strike from the bottom.
Bunny tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Choi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

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

Bunny scores a takedown into full mount!
You get the feeling that Choi really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Bunny lands a heavy elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunny punching from mount but Choi doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bunny with good strikes from the mount here!
Bunny tries to control but Choi wriggling away.
Choi squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Bunny landing strikes from the mount and Choi is in trouble!
Bunny lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bunny throwing strikes here but Choi is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Choi taking shots to the head.
Bunny looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bunny 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.
Choi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunny pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bunny breaks from Choi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Choi is trying desperately to improve position.
Choi looks gassed!
Bunny has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Choi's face.
Bunny wants to control the pace but Choi is squirming around nicely.

Bunny looking to secure an arm triangle but Choi defends it well.
Choi gets back to half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bunny lands a nice short elbow.
Choi is looking to control Bunny's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Choi avoid being mounted?
Bunny is trying to control the action in half guard but Choi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Choi tries to kick Bunny off but Bunny keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Choi is staying active underneath Bunny, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bunny winds up and cracks Choi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Choi trying to control from the bottom.
Bunny seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Choi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bunny throwing shots but Choi is blocking nicely.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Choi wants to clinch but Bunny slips to the side

and Bunny counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bunny.
Bunny trying to control but Choi is working from the bottom.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bunny throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bunny throws a strike but Choi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Choi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bunny pulls Choi in to control the position.
Bunny bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Choi's guard.
Choi is looking to stand up but Bunny isn't so interested in that idea.
Bunny sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bunny scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bunny postures up.
Bunny looking to pass the guard.
Bunny pushes down on Choi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bunny trying to control from half guard but Choi is working away.
Bunny throwing shots but Choi is blocking nicely.
Choi keeping control of the position.
Bunny working the head and body with strikes.
Bunny is looking to take a break and control but Choi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice strikes from Bunny there.
Bunny trying to pass the guard but Choi defending well.
Bunny throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bunny wants to pass the guard but Choi is defending well.
Choi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Choi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bunny.
Bunny throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bunny wants to control but Choi is keeping him busy.
Bunny perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Choi wants to get back to his feet.
Bunny thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Choi is staying active underneath Bunny, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bunny thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Choi tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Bunny counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bunny looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bunny is looking to take a break and control but Choi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bunny is stalling here. Choi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bunny seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Choi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Choi wants to stand but Bunny is controlling his arm.
Bunny is trying to get back to half guard.
Bunny is trying to control Choi's posture but Choi avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bunny has managed to clinch.
Bunny tries for a takedown. No joy.

Bunny jumps into guard, dragging Choi to the mat.
Bunny throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Choi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bunny wants to sweep here but Choi controlling him for the moment.
Bunny not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi wants to stand but Bunny has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bunny trying to strike off his back.
Bunny has his hands on Choi's head, controlling the position.
Choi wants to stand but Bunny has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Choi looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunny is just out of range.

Choi feints and as Bunny raises his hands in defense, Choi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Choi is breathing heavily.
Choi won't allow Bunny to sweep him here.
Bunny is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bunny content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Choi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bunny.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunny stops Choi from getting back to his feet.
Choi wants to get back to full guard.
Choi is staying active underneath Bunny, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bunny thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Choi's head.

Bunny is working for a submission of some sort.
Marshmallow Bunny overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bunny looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Choi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bunny wants to control but Choi is keeping him busy.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bunny fails with a takedown attempt.
Choi misses with a hook. Bunny ducked under it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choi misses with a double jab.
Choi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bunny tries to close the distance and clinch but Choi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Choi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Bunny counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Choi!
Choi taking shots to the head.
Choi tries to lock up and control but Bunny gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Bunny working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bunny looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunny landing strikes from the mount and Choi is in trouble!
Bunny landing strikes from the mount.

Bunny goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Choi turns into him and now he's in Bunny's guard.
Bunny tries to strike from the bottom.
Choi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bunny's guard.
Bunny works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunny controls Choi momentarily but Choi frees himself.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Choi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bunny doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Choi postures up.
Bunny looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Choi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bunny moves into full guard.
Bunny trying to keep a closed guard but Choi is proving a slippery customer.
Bunny trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bunny avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bunny looking to hit a scissor sweep but Choi is one step ahead there.

Bunny is working an open guard so Choi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bunny tries for a takedown but Choi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshmallow Bunny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bunny takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Choi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Bunny counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bunny wants to pass the guard but Choi is defending well.
Choi trying to control but Bunny postures up.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bunny wants to take a breather but Choi is having none of it.
Bunny prevents Choi from improving his position.
Choi is looking to control Bunny's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Choi avoid being mounted?
Bunny is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Bunny darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bunny is tying to control. Choi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bunny throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Choi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bunny.
Bunny wants to control but Choi is keeping him busy.
Bunny prevents Choi from improving his position.
Bunny looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bunny stops Choi from getting back to his feet.

Bunny is trying to work for a kimura but Choi is defending well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Choi loads up on a big right hand but Bunny slips the punch.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Choi misses with a takedown

and Bunny counters with a takedown into side control.
Bunny is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Choi's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bunny working the body and head with strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Choi is trying to buck Bunny off.
Choi prevents Bunny from moving into mount.

Bunny thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Choi taking a bit of punishment here - Bunny scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marshmallow Bunny dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Choi closes the distance looking to clinch

and Bunny counters with a single leg into guard. Choi didn't expect that.
Bunny is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bunny throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bunny trying to control the position from guard on top but Choi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Choi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bunny.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bunny working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Choi wants to stand and escape but Bunny is having none of it.
Bunny stands and throws Choi's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunny trying to control the action but Choi is working from the bottom.

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

Choi throws Bunny to one side and escapes!
Bunny with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Choi to score with a decent uppercut.
Choi throws a big shot that misses.

Choi gets caught flat footed, as Bunny shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choi wants to sweep here but Bunny controlling him for the moment.
Bunny trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Choi wants to stand and escape but Bunny is having none of it.
Bunny is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Choi trying to keep a closed guard but Bunny is proving a slippery customer.
Bunny not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bunny trying to control but Choi is working from the bottom.
Choi wants to sweep but no luck.

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.

Choi gets caught flat footed, as Bunny shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bunny slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Choi scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Choi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Choi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bunny looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choi keeping moving, preventing Bunny from controlling successfully.
Bunny passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Choi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bunny's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Choi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bunny trying to control from half guard but Choi is working away.
Bunny thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Choi's head.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bunny seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Choi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bunny tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Choi swivels and escapes.
Choi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Choi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck for Bunny with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshmallow Bunny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Choi wants to clinch

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

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Choi wants to sweep but no luck.

Choi pushes Bunny off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bunny closes this distance looking for a takedown but Choi circles away.
Bunny closes this distance looking for a takedown but Choi circles away.

Choi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bunny landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Bunny gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Choi regains guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Choi keeping moving, preventing Bunny from controlling successfully.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Choi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bunny is one step ahead there.
Choi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Choi trying to control the position.
Bunny is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bunny throws a big right hand that misses.
Choi keeping moving, preventing Bunny from controlling successfully.
Choi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A swing and a miss from Choi.
Bunny with a lazy takedown attempt
and Choi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bunny avoids the body shot from Choi.
Bunny has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Bunny looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Choi!
Bunny scoring with strikes but Choi is staying in there.
Choi is in a horrible position here. Bunny smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bunny is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bunny working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bunny postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Choi looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bunny cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bunny raining down shots from the mount!
Bunny scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Choi?
Bunny trying to control but Choi is having none of it.
Bunny looking to finish Choi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Choi!
Choi is in a horrible position here. Bunny smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hong Man Choi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marshmallow Bunny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bunny dominating with strikes here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marshmallow Bunny showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bunny, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Marshmallow Bunny!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Marshmallow Bunny!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Marshmallow Bunny!

Marshmallow Bunny wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

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

Da Silva
vs
Desirkui

201 cm
23
296 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

218 cm
20
289 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Santiago Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aku Desirkui!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva stuffs the takedown.
Da Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Da Silva has closed the distance and engaged Desirkui in a clinch.
Da Silva landing knees to the body.
Desirkui looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Desirkui takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Aku Desirkui has been cut.
Da Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Da Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Desirkui's face.
Da Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Da Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Da Silva tries a knee to the head but Desirkui blocks it.
Da Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Da Silva lands a big knee to the head and Desirkui goes down! Da Silva is looking to finish!

Desirkui is rocked!

Da Silva decides to stand back up. Da Silva steps back and let's Desirkui get back to his feet.
Desirkui is still on wobbly legs! Can Da Silva finish him?

Da Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Desirkui seems to have recovered his senses.
Da Silva lands a knee to the body.
Desirkui takes a knee right on the jaw!

That has opened up Aku Desirkui's cut even more.
Da Silva working the clinch nicely. Desirkui is working for position but Da Silva cracks him with a big knee to the head! Desirkui crumples up against the cage and Da Silva lands two more shots before the ref can save Desirkui! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Santiago Da Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think John might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Peace Minus One by Rorschach Test . Lynch has chosen Wild Thing as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

John
vs
Lynch

200 cm
24
274 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

190 cm
21
275 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown 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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tommy John!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eric Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lynch scores with a takedown into John's guard.

John throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lynch is fighting to break John's control of his arms but John is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Lynch is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! John is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! John has escaped and now he's on top!

Lynch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
John wanted to stand there but Lynch had control of the position.
Lynch controls John momentarily but John frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch trying to control the position here.

Lynch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. John gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
John tries to stand but Lynch is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
John controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynch looking for a sweep. Not yet Lynch, not yet.

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.
John controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
John wants to stand but Lynch has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lynch lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for John!
John is squirming around, avoiding Lynch's attempts to control the action.
Lynch looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch trying to control but John is having none of it.
John is trying desperately to improve position.

Lynch goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now John is on top in guard.
John tries to stand but Lynch is controlling from the bottom.

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.
John trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lynch looking for a sweep. Not yet Lynch, not yet.
Lynch trying to control the position.
Lynch has John pulled in close to control his posture.

John stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lynch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
John throws a right and a left that Lynch avoids nicely.
Lynch tries for a takedown but John sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

John gets caught flat footed, as Lynch shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lynch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. John is keeping the position for now.
John keeping moving, preventing Lynch from controlling successfully.
Lynch looks gassed!
Lynch won't allow John to get back to his feet.
John keeping full guard, as Lynch tries to pass.
Lynch controls from within his opponent's guard.
John looking for a sweep. Not yet John, not yet.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
John striking off his back but it's not causing Lynch any problems.
Lynch wants to pass the guard but John is keeping the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Some wild striking there from John.

Lynch feints and as John raises his hands in defense, Lynch changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lynch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Lynch drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and John dives on top into guard.
John has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lynch is proving hard to escape from.

Lynch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. John doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. John manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

John stands up and waves to Lynch to follow him.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Lynch closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lynch passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for John!
Lynch controlling his opponent.
John is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lynch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
John can't escape the position.
Lynch looking to control but John is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Lynch goes for an armbar but he's not got it… John turns into him and now he's in Lynch's guard.
Lynch trying to control the position here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
John tries to free his leg and advance position but Lynch is retaining full guard.

Lynch has an active guard here but John has managed to pass into half guard.
John is keen to just control but Lynch is a slippery customer.
Lynch is pressing down on John's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lynch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

John looks to land a combination but Lynch avoids it well.
A combination from John does no damage.
John throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lynch tries to clinch there but John circles away.

Lynch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
John misses with a hook to the ribs.
John throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lynch blocks it with crossed arms.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
John pushes off an fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
John throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lynch blocks it with crossed arms.
Lynch blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Lynch pulls guard successfully.

Lynch throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! John escapes and throws Lynch's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lynch sneaks back into half guard.
Lynch moves into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lynch looking for a guillotine here but John defends easily.

Lynch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. John gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lynch controls John momentarily but John frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch keeping full guard, as John tries to pass.
John tries to stand but Lynch is controlling from the bottom.
Lynch is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
John stopping the sweep attempt from Lynch.
John postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch looking to hit a scissor sweep but John is one step ahead there.
John trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Lynch closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lynch trying to control the action but John is working from the bottom.
John manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lynch's best efforts.
Lynch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but John does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
John misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Lynch is taking a breather. John says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lynch wants to free his trapped foot but John is holding on for dear life with his legs.

John is defending against the submission attempts here by Lynch.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
John wants to control but Lynch is keeping busy.
Lynch wants to lay and pray for a moment but John keeps working.
John trying to control but Lynch postures up.
John wants to improve his position but Lynch is controlling well.

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

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

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A control attempt from John but he's now mounted!
Lynch is trying to control here but John has managed to regain half guard.
Lynch works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lynch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as John is looking to escape.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

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

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lynch wants to improve his position but instead John has moved into half guard.
Lynch slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
John missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lynch looking to hit a scissor sweep but John is one step ahead there.
Eric Lynch has got the better of the ground game so far.
John sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Lynch had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. John is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Lynch Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take John's back instead.
Lynch is looking to control John but John is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynch might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control John kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Lynch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Lynch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
John darts in trying to clinch

and Lynch counters with a single leg into guard. John didn't expect that.
Lynch wants to pass the guard but John is keeping the position.
Lynch trying to control the position from guard on top but John is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
John wants to stand and escape but Lynch is having none of it.
John not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lynch sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed John's guard.
Lynch passes to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
John is not content to let Lynch control the position.

Lynch has hold of John's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! John tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Lynch cranks the arm and John screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from John, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

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

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hidoki Masawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ty Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Masawa
vs
Tyson

200 cm
23
272 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

200 cm
19
285 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hidoki Masawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ty Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson misses with a head kick.
Tyson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Masawa.
Masawa postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tyson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Masawa asserts his dominance and retains side control.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masawa is working Tyson over with some ground and pound from side control.

It looks like Ty Tyson has been cut.
Masawa connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tyson some visible discomfort.

That has opened up Ty Tyson's cut even more.

Masawa is trying to get an arm triangle but Tyson is defending well.
Masawa postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tyson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Masawa connects with a decent elbow.

The cut above Ty Tyson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Masawa.
Masawa works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hidoki Masawa!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Turko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Carlton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronnie Carlton has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ali Turko's chin.

Turko
vs
Carlton

188 cm
23
199 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

180 cm
24
205 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ali Turko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ronnie Carlton!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Turko 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.
Carlton wants to sweep but no luck.
Turko looking to pass the guard.
Turko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Carlton looking for a guillotine here but Turko defends easily.

Carlton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Turko is stalling in the full guard.
Turko seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Carlton for as long as he can get away with.

Carlton has his foot on Turko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Turko works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Carlton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carlton being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Turko trying to control the pace.

Carlton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carlton is looking for a sweep. Turko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Carlton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Carlton is looking to control Turko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carlton avoid being mounted?
Carlton tries to roll over but Turko keeps him under control.
Carlton looks gassed!

Carlton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

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

Turko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Turko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Turko controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turko wants to control the pace but Carlton is squirming around nicely.
Turko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Turko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlton is looking to get to half guard.
Turko with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Carlton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Turko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carlton is looking to escape.
Turko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Ali Turko just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Carlton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Carlton has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Turko tries to hold on but Carlton pushes him away.

Carlton is working for a guillotine from mount but Turko frees his head quite easily.
Turko is trying to escape the mount.
Carlton trying to control but Turko is having none of it.
Turko working to try and regain half guard.
Turko tries to hold on but Carlton pushes him away.
Turko is working to get back to half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Carlton is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Turko can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Turko working to try and regain half guard.
Carlton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Carlton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Carlton punching from mount but Turko doing a good job of avoiding damage.

Carlton looking to secure an arm triangle but Turko defends it well.

Carlton is going olschool here, as he tries to force Turko to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Turko shrugs it off.
Turko is working to get back to half guard.

That's six 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.

Carlton looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Turko tries to hold on but Carlton pushes him away.

Carlton jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Turko manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Turko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Turko wants to control but Carlton is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Carlton has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Turko defend it? Carlton steps over the head and cranks it - Turko is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Carlton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronnie Carlton!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Ohlrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giant Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ohlrich comes to the cage accompanied by Biz Markie's- Just a Friend. Khan has chosen Giant Khan Entrance as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ohlrich
vs
Khan

198 cm
24
300 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

225 cm
23
300 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Syndicate Drugs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Ohlrich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Giant Khan!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ohlrich wants to clinch up but Khan keeps it at a distance.
Ohlrich tries to clinch up.
Khan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

It looks like Jon Ohlrich has been cut.
Khan avoids the body shot from Ohlrich.
Jon Ohlrich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ohlrich scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ohlrich tries to clinch but Khan moves out of range.
Khan moves away from the strike by Ohlrich.
Khan looks to land a right hand but Ohlrich moved out of range.
Ohlrich throws a hook but Khan blocks it.
Ohlrich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ohlrich tries to clinch up but Khan circles away and keeps his distance.
Ohlrich slips a jab from Khan.
Ohlrich avoids the body shot from Khan.
Ohlrich throws a head kick but Khan moves out of range.
Khan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Khan drops Ohlrich with a left and a right! Oh, Ohlrich is hurt - Khan dives into side control looking to finish!

Jon Ohlrich's cut is getting worse.
Khan blocks the strikes from Ohlrich.
Sloppy strikes there by Khan.
Ohlrich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ohlrich 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohlrich is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Khan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ohlrich missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ohlrich is not content to let Khan control the position.
Ohlrich wants to improve his position but Khan is controlling well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Khan missing with a left hand there. Ohlrich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A good leg kick by Ohlrich.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ohlrich!
Khan looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ohlrich tries to close the distance and clinch but Khan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohlrich is looking to slow Khan down with leg kicks.
Ohlrich thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Khan if he has to take too many more of those.
Ohlrich lands a slapping body shot.
Ohlrich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ohlrich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Khan's sensitive parts.
Ohlrich lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ohlrich sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Khan to the ground! Ohlrich dives into full mount looking to finish!

It looks like Giant Khan has been cut.
Khan is bucking up trying to escape but Ohlrich cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Khan is rocked!
Khan can't escape the position.
Khan wants to control but Ohlrich is having none of it.
Ohlrich controlling from mount.
Ohlrich lands a heavy elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohlrich is landing with some decent strikes but Khan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ohlrich wants to control the pace but Khan is squirming around nicely.
Ohlrich scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Khan?
Ohlrich with the ground and pound from mount.
Khan is in all sorts of trouble here.
A nice elbow there by Ohlrich.
Khan is trying desperately to improve position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Khan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ohlrich looking to finish Khan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Khan!
Khan is in a horrible position here. Ohlrich smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Ohlrich is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Khan is surviving well by controlling Ohlrich's body position as best he can.
Ohlrich lands a big shot there that rocks Khan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohlrich lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Khan hang on?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ohlrich lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ohlrich landing strikes from the mount and Khan is in trouble!
Ohlrich scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ohlrich is landing with some decent strikes but Khan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Khan tries to reverse the position but Ohlrich maintains control.
Ohlrich has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Khan's face.
Khan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ohlrich cracks Khan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ohlrich has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Khan's face.
Ohlrich lands a big shot there that rocks Khan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Khan is trying to escape the mount.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ohlrich trying to control but Khan is having none of it.

Ohlrich looking for a guillotine from mount but Khan is having none of it.
Khan manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Khan pushes Ohlrich off and gets back to his feet.
Ohlrich thuds a left hand into Khan's body.
Khan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ohlrich.
Ohlrich lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ohlrich lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ohlrich blocks a jab.
A shot to the body from Ohlrich misses
and Khan counters with a nice uppercut.
Khan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Ohlrich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Khan wants to get back to striking at distance but Ohlrich won't allow it.
Ohlrich pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ohlrich is leaning against Khan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ohlrich unloads a knee to the mid-section. Khan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ohlrich slowing the pace effectively.
Khan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ohlrich has him pressed against the cage.
Khan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ohlrich unloads a knee to the mid-section. Khan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ohlrich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ohlrich works on Khan's body with a couple of short punches.
Khan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ohlrich has him pressed against the cage.
Ohlrich with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Khan tries to break the clinch but Ohlrich is controlling the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Ohlrich.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ohlrich.
Ohlrich unloads a knee to the mid-section. Khan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The referee calls for Ohlrich to work.
Khan is trying to break free.
Khan is trying to break the clinch but Ohlrich has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Ohlrich.
Ohlrich lands a body shot.
Khan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Khan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ohlrich has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Ohlrich.
Ohlrich lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Ohlrich as the two fighters clinch.
Ohlrich keeps control of Khan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ohlrich trying to control the position but instead, Khan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ohlrich into the cage.
Ohlrich digs a right hand into Khan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khan's gas tank.
Knees to the body from Ohlrich.
Ohlrich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Khan or not.
Nice body punch from Ohlrich.
A short uppercut from Ohlrich.
Ohlrich unloads a knee to the mid-section. Khan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khan as Ohlrich tries to tie him up.
Good body shot from Ohlrich.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Khan is looking to break free of the clinch but Ohlrich has double underhooks.
Khan managing to block the knees to the body from Ohlrich.
Khan wants to get back to striking at distance but Ohlrich won't allow it.
Ohlrich prevents Khan from breaking the clinch.
Khan avoiding damage as Ohlrich throws knees to the body.
Ohlrich tries a body shot but Khan blocks it.

Khan breaks from the clinch.
Khan lands with a cross.
Ohlrich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khan circles away quickly and effectively.
Khan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Ohlrich counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Khan wants to get back to striking at distance but Ohlrich won't allow it.
Ohlrich lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ohlrich.
Khan is looking to break free of the clinch but Ohlrich has double underhooks.
Ohlrich prevents Khan from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ohlrich.
Ohlrich cracks Khan with a nice body shot.
Ohlrich is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Khan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Khan is looking to break free of the clinch but Ohlrich has double underhooks.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ohlrich.
Ohlrich with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Khan wants to break free but Ohlrich has control.
Ohlrich with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Khan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ohlrich keeps control of Khan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Ohlrich.
Ohlrich is leaning against Khan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khan is trying to break the clinch but Ohlrich has him pressed against the cage.
Khan can't break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ohlrich takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ohlrich tries a body shot but Khan blocks it.
Ohlrich keeps control of Khan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ohlrich will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Khan up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Ohlrich.

Khan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Ohlrich closes the distance and pushes Khan back into the cage.
Khan is looking to break free of the clinch but Ohlrich has double underhooks.
Ohlrich trying to land knees to the body.
Khan is trying to break free.
Khan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ohlrich has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Ohlrich dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ohlrich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Khan's sensitive parts.
Ohlrich looks to score with a jab to the body but Khan is just out of range.
Jon Ohlrich is winning the standup battle so far.
Khan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ohlrich can pounce on him.
Ohlrich thumps Khan with a low kick.
Khan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ohlrich. Ohlrich obviously looking to wear him down.
Ohlrich lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Khan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ohlrich.
Ohlrich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Khan's head.
Ohlrich scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ohlrich tries to clinch there but Khan circles away.
Khan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ohlrich.
Giant Khan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good leg kick by Ohlrich there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ohlrich throws a leg kick which misses Khan's front leg but catches the back leg as Khan tries to avoid it.
Khan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan throws a hook to the side of Ohlrich's head but Ohlrich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ohlrich connects with a solid leg kick.
Ohlrich dips to his left and cracks Khan with an uppercut!
Ohlrich thumps Khan with a low kick.
Ohlrich turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ohlrich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khan walks into a stiff left hand from Ohlrich.
Ohlrich connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ohlrich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ohlrich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Khan walks into a left hand.
Ohlrich buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ohlrich fakes the leg kick and cracks Khan in the body.
Ohlrich feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Khan's calf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohlrich connects with a nice looking jab.
Ohlrich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ohlrich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khan can do to turn this around?
Ohlrich cracks the inside of Khan's front leg.

Ohlrich clinches.
Khan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A short body shot lands from Ohlrich as the two fighters clinch.
Ohlrich misses with a knee to the head.
Khan is looking to break free of the clinch but Ohlrich has double underhooks.
Ohlrich is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ohlrich lands a hook that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Khan managing to block the knees to the body from Ohlrich.
A knee to the head by Ohlrich.
Ohlrich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ohlrich lands a nice knee to the body.
Ohlrich misses with a body punch.

Khan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ohlrich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ohlrich catches Khan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Khan missing with a left hand there. Ohlrich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ohlrich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Khan's sensitive parts.
Ohlrich pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ohlrich connects with a high kick.
Khan avoids the head kick by Ohlrich.
Khan connects with the punch.
Ohlrich tries to close the distance and clinch but Khan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ohlrich scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ohlrich lands with a nice body kick.
Nice cross by Khan.
Good leg kick by Ohlrich there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ohlrich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ohlrich counters with a thumping low kick.
Ohlrich lands a head kick. Khan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan cracks Ohlrich with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ohlrich throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ohlrich is looking to slow Khan down with leg kicks.
Nice shot lands for Ohlrich.
Khan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Khan throws a hook but Ohlrich avoids it easily.
Khan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ohlrich.
Khan blocks a head kick by Ohlrich.
Khan connects with a looping right hand.
Khan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ohlrich. Ohlrich obviously looking to wear him down.
Ohlrich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ohlrich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khan.
Khan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ohlrich. Ohlrich obviously looking to wear him down.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ohlrich jabs at Khan's body.
Ohlrich tries to clinch up but Khan circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ohlrich.
Ohlrich throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Khan moves out of range as Ohlrich throws a body kick.

Ohlrich darts in and clinches Khan up against the cage.
Ohlrich is working Khan over against the cage.
Ohlrich lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ohlrich digs a right hand into Khan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khan's gas tank.
Ohlrich crunches a lovely knee into Khan's ribcage.
Ohlrich scores a nice knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Ohlrich.
Ohlrich scores a nice knee to the body.
Ohlrich with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ohlrich misses with a knee to the head.
Khan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ohlrich lands a body punch in the clinch.

Khan breaks from the clinch.
Ohlrich getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Khan misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Ohlrich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Khan 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.
Ohlrich ducks under a wild hook from Khan.
Ohlrich scores with a crisp jab that stopped Khan in his tracks.
A jab from Ohlrich misses.
Khan misses with an uppercut. Ohlrich saw that one coming.
Khan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ohlrich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khan.
Khan misses the jab.
Khan misses with a body shot
and Ohlrich counters with a thumping low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ohlrich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khan.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ohlrich.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ohlrich.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ohlrich tries to clinch there but Khan circles away.
Good leg kick by Ohlrich there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ohlrich feints and then cracks Khan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Khan down.
Ohlrich jabs at Khan's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ohlrich.
Ohlrich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ohlrich tries to clinch but Khan moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Ohlrich there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Khan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Khan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
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!
Khan swats away the attempt to clinch by Ohlrich.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ohlrich.
Ohlrich throws a nice head kick!

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ohlrich misses with a hook to the body
and Ohlrich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ohlrich looks to land a combination but Khan avoids it well.
Khan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ohlrich. Ohlrich obviously looking to wear him down.
Ohlrich scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ohlrich throws a sloppy head kick and Khan moves out of range easily.
Khan thows a body shot but no joy.
Ohlrich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Khan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ohlrich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Khan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ohlrich.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ohlrich.
Khan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ohlrich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good shot there by Khan.
Ohlrich connects with a solid leg kick.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ohlrich throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ohlrich.
Khan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Khan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ohlrich manages to avoid it.
Khan lands a jab to Ohlrich's midsection.
Ohlrich connects with the punch.

Ohlrich instigates a clinch.
Khan wants to get back to striking at distance but Ohlrich won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Ohlrich.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ohlrich.
A hook to the body from Ohlrich.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good body shot from Ohlrich.
A hook to the body from Ohlrich.
Ohlrich crunches a lovely knee into Khan's ribcage.
Ohlrich trying to stall but Khan improves his position.
Khan wants to get back to striking at distance but Ohlrich won't allow it.
Khan avoiding damage as Ohlrich throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Ohlrich dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Ohlrich plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Ohlrich moves into range and clinches up with Khan.
Ohlrich lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ohlrich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ohlrich lands a body shot in the clinch.
Khan is trying to break free.
Ohlrich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Ohlrich.
Nice body punch from Ohlrich.
Ohlrich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ohlrich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ohlrich holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Good body shot from Ohlrich.
Ohlrich content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Ohlrich as the two fighters clinch.
Ohlrich stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ohlrich has him pressed against the cage.
Ohlrich is working Khan over against the cage.
Ohlrich looking to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Ohlrich.
Jon Ohlrich has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Ohlrich.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ohlrich.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohlrich cracks Khan with a nice body shot.
Khan can't break the clinch.
Ohlrich taking a breather.
Khan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Khan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ohlrich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Khan or not.
Ohlrich works on Khan's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Ohlrich.
Ohlrich stalling.
Ohlrich is working Khan over against the cage.
Ohlrich unloads a knee to the mid-section. Khan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A hook to the body from Ohlrich.
Ohlrich presses Khan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Ohlrich.
Ohlrich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Khan managing to block the knees to the body from Ohlrich.
Ohlrich scores with a hook to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Khan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ohlrich scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Ohlrich.
Khan is looking to break free of the clinch but Ohlrich has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan wants to break free but Ohlrich has control.
Ohlrich is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Khan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ohlrich is looking to control Khan's arms but Khan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ohlrich has his back to the cage.
Khan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short left from Ohlrich.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ohlrich prevents Khan from breaking the clinch.
Ohlrich trying to land knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Khan has had enough of the clinch but Ohlrich keeps him there for the moment.
Ohlrich unloads a knee to the mid-section. Khan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Khan is trying to break free.

Khan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ohlrich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ohlrich turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ohlrich throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Khan on the side of the head.
Ohlrich misses with a body kick.
Khan swinging wilding here.
Khan keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohlrich wants to clinch.
Khan avoids the body shot from Ohlrich.
Ohlrich tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Khan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ohlrich moves away.
Ohlrich goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Khan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ohlrich.
Khan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ohlrich.
Ohlrich dodges the punch combination from Khan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Ohlrich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Khan is trying to break the clinch but Ohlrich has him pressed against the cage.
Khan is looking to break free of the clinch but Ohlrich has double underhooks.
Ohlrich is leaning against Khan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Ohlrich.
Ohlrich lands with a light punch inside.
Khan is looking to break free of the clinch but Ohlrich has double underhooks.
Khan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ohlrich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left hand lands to the body for Ohlrich.
Khan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Ohlrich.
Ohlrich tries a knee to the head but Khan blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Ohlrich.
Ohlrich trying to control the position but instead, Khan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ohlrich into the cage.
Ohlrich lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Ohlrich as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Ohlrich.
Ohlrich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Khan or not.
A short body shot lands from Ohlrich as the two fighters clinch.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ohlrich pushes Khan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ohlrich will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Khan up against the cage.
Ohlrich lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ohlrich is leaning against Khan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ohlrich lands a shot to the body.
Ohlrich landing knees to the body.
Ohlrich crunches a lovely knee into Khan's ribcage.
Ohlrich works on Khan's body with a couple of short punches.
Ohlrich pushes Khan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Ohlrich.
Ohlrich prevents Khan from breaking the clinch.
Ohlrich is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ohlrich keeps control of Khan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ohlrich misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khan.
Ohlrich scores with a hook to the body.
Khan is trying to break free.
Good body shot from Ohlrich.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ohlrich is looking to control Khan's arms but Khan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ohlrich has his back to the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ohlrich.
Ohlrich digs a right hand underneath Khan's ribcage. Khan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ohlrich works on Khan's body with a couple of short punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ohlrich.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ohlrich lands a body shot.
Ohlrich landing knees to the body.
Ohlrich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ohlrich prevents Khan from breaking the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ohlrich.
Good body shot from Ohlrich.
Ohlrich is stalling here.
Ohlrich tries to land a knee to the head but Khan blocks with his arms.
Khan avoiding damage as Ohlrich throws knees to the body.
Khan wants to get back to striking at distance but Ohlrich won't allow it.
Ohlrich is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ohlrich keeps control of Khan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Khan has had enough of the clinch but Ohlrich keeps him there for the moment.
Khan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Khan wants to get back to striking at distance but Ohlrich won't allow it.
Khan is trying to break the clinch but Ohlrich has him pressed against the cage.
Khan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Khan is trying to break free.
Khan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ohlrich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Khan is trying to break the clinch but Ohlrich has him pressed against the cage.
Ohlrich stalls.
Ohlrich lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jon Ohlrich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ohlrich throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ohlrich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Khan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ohlrich scoring well with a low kick there.
Khan drops his hands momentarily and Ohlrich takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slow jab from Khan misses its intended target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ohlrich. That's going to slow Khan down.
Ohlrich connects with a high kick.
Ohlrich lands a nice hook to Khan's body. Khan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Khan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ohlrich. Ohlrich obviously looking to wear him down.
Khan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ohlrich can pounce on him.
Ohlrich slips a straight right by Khan.
Ohlrich tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Khan counters with a straight right hand.
Khan is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ohlrich throws a sloppy head kick and Khan moves out of range easily.
Ohlrich dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Khan. That did some damage!
Khan dodges the punch combination from Ohlrich.
Ohlrich smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Ohlrich has Khan up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Ohlrich.
Ohlrich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Khan or not.
Ohlrich tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Khan is trying to break the clinch but Ohlrich has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ohlrich.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Khan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ohlrich lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ohlrich digs a right hand underneath Khan's ribcage. Khan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ohlrich digs a right hand into Khan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khan's gas tank.
Ohlrich avoiding damage.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ohlrich seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Khan can't break the clinch.
Khan can't break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ohlrich.
Ohlrich lands a left hand.
Ohlrich is pushing Khan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right hand to the body from Ohlrich.
Giant Khan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ohlrich tries to land a knee to the head but Khan blocks with his arms.
Ohlrich scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Ohlrich as the two fighters clinch.
Ohlrich keeps control of Khan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ohlrich is leaning against Khan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ohlrich lands a shot to the body.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Ohlrich.
Ohlrich unloads a knee to the mid-section. Khan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ohlrich misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khan.
Ohlrich is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Ohlrich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ohlrich 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 for Jon Ohlrich!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Jon Ohlrich!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Jon Ohlrich!

Jon Ohlrich wins by unanimous decision!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiranuka Stakanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stakanu comes to the cage accompanied by Oy, To Ne Vecher. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stakanu
vs
Hill

184 cm
19
280 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

195 cm
24
302 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiranuka Stakanu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Harry Hill!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stakanu slips a jab from Hill.
A jab from Hill misses.
Hill throws a hook but Stakanu blocks it.
Hill misses with a looping right.
Stakanu ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Hill scores with a hook to the body. Stakanu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stakanu avoids the body shot from Hill.
Hill tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stakanu is able to avoid easily.
Hill misses with a low kick as Stakanu jumps back.
Hill looks to throw the jab but Stakanu is out of range.
Stakanu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hill misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stakanu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hill fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hill looks to land a right hand but Stakanu moved out of range.
Stakanu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stakanu dodges the punch combination from Hill.
Stakanu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stakanu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hill counters with a series of strikes. Stakanu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hill scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Hill misses.
A slow jab from Hill misses its intended target.
Stakanu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Hill to counter with a crisp jab.
A cross from Hill lands.
Hill throws an overhand right that lands on Stakanu's shoulder, as Stakanu tries to avoid the shot.
Hill connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hill throws a shot from downtown. Stakanu moves away and avoids it.
Hill misses with a straight left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill misses with a looping left.
Hill keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hill thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hill lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hill throws a right and a left that Stakanu avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Hill.
Hill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stakanu swings for the body but Hill moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Hill misses the target.
Stakanu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiranuka Stakanu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill throws the left hand but Stakanu avoids the punch easily.
Stakanu swings for the body but Hill moves out of range.
Hill thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hill waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Stakanu.
Hill throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harry Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill throws a hook but Stakanu blocks it.
Hill is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stakanu.
Hill ducks under a wild hook from Stakanu.
Stakanu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hill looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hill fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stakanu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stakanu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harry Hill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stakanu ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Stakanu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big left from Hill misses.
Hill misses with an uppercut. Stakanu saw that one coming.
Hill with a hook.
Hill misses with a hook. Stakanu ducked under it nicely.
Stakanu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hill manages to avoid it.
Hill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stakanu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hill.
Stakanu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu misses with a wild body shot.
Stakanu throws a chopping leg kick but Hill manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stakanu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hill.
Stakanu ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Hill throws a hook but Stakanu blocks it.
Hill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stakanu.
Hill throws a hook but Stakanu blocks it.
Stakanu scores with a punch to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's eight 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.
Stakanu throws a front kick aimed at Hill's knee but Hill avoids it well.
Stakanu walks into a straight right hand from Hill.
Stakanu moves away from the strike by Hill.
Stakanu shoots and misses
and Hill counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Stakanu! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Hill!
Harry Hill is the new super heavyweight champion!

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FIGHT
RATING
44%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rip James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ara Vahaber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vahaber has chosen Dr.Dre ft. Snoop Dogg - Still Dre as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

James
vs
Vahaber

194 cm
24
270 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

190 cm
24
270 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rip James!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ara Vahaber!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Vahaber.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vahaber tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vahaber to the ground. Vahaber escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vahaber misses with a wild combination.
Nice uppercut there from James.

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

James tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
James wants to control but Vahaber is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James cracks Vahaber with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Vahaber takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Vahaber is trying to get back to half guard.
James working the ground and pound but Vahaber is defending the strikes.
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vahaber keeps working.
James in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
James lands a nice forearm strike.
Vahaber sneaks back into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James is tying to control. Vahaber wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vahaber works his way to full guard. Good work.

James avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

James drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and James jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vahaber working a defensive guard here.
James wants to control from the top but Vahaber keeps moving.
James 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice sprawl there from Vahaber as James shoots in.
Vahaber thows a body shot but no joy.
James falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vahaber makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving 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.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vahaber throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vahaber misses with a wild body shot.
Vahaber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
James closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vahaber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James misses with a takedown attempt
and Vahaber counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rip James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James tries to clinch there but Vahaber circles away.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
James throws a combination that misses
and Vahaber counters with a right hand to the body.
James is breathing heavily.
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vahaber counters with a nice body shot.
Rip James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vahaber looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
Vahaber lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vahaber connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vahaber with a hook.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vahaber misses with a looping right.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vahaber.
James thows a body shot but no joy.
Vahaber throws a sloppy body shot
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
James shoots in for a double leg but Vahaber sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A big left from James misses.
James clinches but Vahaber breaks the clinch
enabling Vahaber to counter with a crisp jab.
James throws a nice looking combination but Vahaber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
James looks to land a left hand but Vahaber moved out of range nicely.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vahaber counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vahaber connects with a solid leg kick.
Vahaber misses with a hook to the body

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

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

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

James avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Vahaber is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
James is pushing down on Vahaber's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vahaber is fighting to maintain full guard but James has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James is trying to control the action in half guard but Vahaber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
James trying to control from half guard but Vahaber is working away.
James is taking a breather. Vahaber says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
James throwing shots but Vahaber is blocking nicely.
James is keen to just control but Vahaber is a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vahaber tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
James wants to control but Vahaber is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

James misses with a takedown
and Vahaber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vahaber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James throws a hook to the side of Vahaber's head but Vahaber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James misses with a takedown attempt
and Vahaber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts James, as that shot connected.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vahaber's waist but Vahaber gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rip James. That's going to take a lot out of him.

James clinches up with Vahaber and pushes him back against the cage.
James can't get the takedown.
James jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vahaber walks away with a smile on his face. James gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vahaber misses with a shot to the body

and James counters by clinching up.
Vahaber holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Vahaber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vahaber takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James cracks Vahaber with an open hand slap.
A head kick misses from Vahaber.
James tries to bum rush Vahaber with a series of wild strikes but Vahaber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vahaber throws a predictable looking body shot
and James counters with a three punch combo that has Vahaber backing up. Vahaber nods at James to acknowledge the strikes.
Vahaber misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
James fails with the takedown
and Vahaber counters with a series of strikes. James will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ara Vahaber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
James with a poor takedown
and Vahaber counters with a nice body shot.
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!
Vahaber throws a right and a left that both miss.
James throws a combination that misses
and Vahaber counters with a right hand to the body.
Rip James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Vahaber.
James throws out a loose jab but Vahaber uses good head movement to avoid it.
James misses with a looping left.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James misses with a combination
and Vahaber counters with a series of strikes. James will be more careful next time no doubt.
James is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
James misses with a body shot.
James cracks Vahaber with a good jab.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vahaber moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vahaber misses the shot to the body.
James tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vahaber counters with a big head kick but James shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Vahaber.
Vahaber throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
James falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vahaber counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vahaber slips a jab from James.
Vahaber falls off balance throwing a combination
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Excellent takedown into side control there by James.
James sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Vahaber is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
James looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Vahaber is avoiding damage well.
James trying to control the action but Vahaber is working from the bottom.
Vahaber regains half guard there - taking advantage of James's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Vahaber looking for submissions off his back.
Vahaber works his way to full guard. Good work.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
James preventing the sweep.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
James won't allow Vahaber to sweep him here.
James lands a couple of digs.
James thows a big elbow that misses.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James works over Vahaber with some ground and pound from guard.
James wants to control from the top but Vahaber keeps moving.
Vahaber lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for James!

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Vahaber with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Vahaber is breathing heavily.
James throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
James is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
James gets back to half guard.
James trying to hold on to Vahaber's head to control him but Vahaber postures up.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
James lands a couple of sideways elbows.
James wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. James manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vahaber must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

James throws his legs up looking for a submission but Vahaber uses it to pass to side control.
Vahaber wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
James is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ara Vahaber will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Vahaber takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
James scores with a nice strike.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vahaber misses with a jab, cross combination.

James 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.
Rip James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James trying to control but Vahaber is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vahaber being controlled here, momentarily.

Vahaber working for a triangle but James defends it easily.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Vahaber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
James passes easily into side control. Nice work.
James trying to control the action but Vahaber is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked James off and has taken his back!
James tries to escape but Vahaber has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
James trying to control the position but Vahaber manages to sink in the hooks.

Vahaber has got his arm under James's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! James has spun round into Vahaber's guard beautifully! Well done that man!

James drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vahaber manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now James has Vahaber in his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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.
James wants to sweep here but Vahaber controlling him for the moment.
James doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
James trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
James thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
James is looking to sweep but instead, Vahaber has passed into half guard.

Vahaber moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from James.
Vahaber advances to full mount.
James can't escape the position.
James wants to control but Vahaber is having none of it.

That's six 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.
James really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
James is working hard here to advance position.
James tries to hold on but Vahaber postures up.
James can't escape the position.
James manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
James keeping hold of Vahaber's head, controlling as best he can.

James looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vahaber is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's eight 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.
James slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
James looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vahaber puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
James manages to get to full guard.

James had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Vahaber is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. James Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Vahaber's back instead.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
James somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
James tries to keep control of the position but Vahaber is staying busy.

James is looking for a choke. Vahaber gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Vahaber manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.

Vahaber is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rip James clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

James wants to clinch.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vahaber.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Vahaber circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vahaber circles away.
Vahaber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vahaber takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vahaber tries a head kick but it misses.
James throws a hook but Vahaber avoids it easily.
Vahaber takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James moves in looking to clinch but Vahaber pushes him off.
Ara Vahaber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vahaber slips a jab and a cross from James.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Vahaber sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

James shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than James was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
James trying to control but Vahaber is having none of it.

James swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vahaber is now in James's guard. A big mistake from James there, giving up the dominant position!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
James throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is trying to keep Vahaber in close.
Vahaber preventing the sweep.
Vahaber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vahaber won't allow James to sweep him here.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vahaber breaks James's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

James throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vahaber is one step ahead there.

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

Vahaber looking for submissions off his back.
Vahaber on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vahaber is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vahaber blocking the ground and pound attempt from James.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vahaber blocking the ground and pound attempt from James.
Vahaber is staying active underneath James, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vahaber controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Vahaber is refusing to be controlled, as James sits in half guard.

James seems to be looking for submissions.
James seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vahaber does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vahaber throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
James tries to bum rush Vahaber with a series of wild strikes but Vahaber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vahaber counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rip James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James misses with a takedown attempt
and Vahaber counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vahaber is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
James avoids the body shot from Vahaber.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vahaber.
James misses with an uppercut.
Vahaber scores with a shot to the body.
Vahaber is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down James rather than just go for the knockout.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vahaber.
A shot to the body from Vahaber misses

and James counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vahaber is trying to control the position but James postures up.

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

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
James works over Vahaber with some ground and pound from guard.

James has gone for a leg lock! Vahaber slips out almost immediately though and dives into James's guard.
Vahaber trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James wants to sweep here but Vahaber controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James controls Vahaber momentarily but Vahaber frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Rip James will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

James tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vahaber counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps James thinking.
Vahaber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vahaber dodges the punch combination from James.
Vahaber looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vahaber sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James shoots in and drives through. Vahaber sprawls well.
Vahaber swings away with a body shot that misses
and James counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vahaber tries to move into range but James moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vahaber just misses with a punch to the body.
Vahaber swings for the body but James moves out of range.
James tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vahaber counters with a lovely shot to the body.
James misses with a double jab.
Vahaber misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vahaber counters with a nice body shot.
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.
Vahaber misses with a head kick.
Vahaber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Vahaber.
Vahaber connects with a crisp jab.
James misses with a hook to the body
and Vahaber makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good shot there by Vahaber.
James avoids the body shot from Vahaber.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a hook.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James ducks under a wild hook from Vahaber.
Vahaber slips under a jab from James.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vahaber tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vahaber to the ground. Vahaber escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vahaber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vahaber misses with a hook.
Vahaber takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Vahaber thows a body shot but no joy.
James tries to clinch up
and Vahaber counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vahaber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
James misses with a hook.
James wants to clinch but Vahaber slips to the side
and Vahaber counters with a two punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vahaber keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rip James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vahaber.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vahaber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vahaber cracks James with a right hand to the side of the head.
James has his takedown stuffed
and Vahaber counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vahaber drops his hands momentarily and James takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from James misses.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vahaber circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vahaber counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber scores with a decent looking hook.
Vahaber ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vahaber.
James on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vahaber with a body punch. A glancing blow.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vahaber.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber throws a big shot that misses.
Vahaber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
Vahaber misses with a double jab.
James throws a hook to the side of Vahaber's head but Vahaber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vahaber dodges the punch combination from James.
Vahaber just misses with a punch to the body.
James swinging wilding here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vahaber.
James swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vahaber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rip James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vahaber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Vahaber's shoulder, as Vahaber tries to avoid the shot.
Vahaber slips a jab from James.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James looks to throw the jab but Vahaber is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ara Vahaber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vahaber has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Ara Vahaber!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Ara Vahaber!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Ara Vahaber!

Ara Vahaber wins by unanimous decision!
Ara Vahaber is the new heavyweight champion!

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