ONI 10 - Vengeance PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tino Headman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuo Fujita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fujita has chosen b as his entrance music. Kazuo Fujita is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Headman
vs
Fujita

175 cm
23
235 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

183 cm
22
236 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tino Headman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazuo Fujita!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Headman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Headman throws a head kick but Fujita moves out of range.
Headman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Headman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Fujita drives through with a takedown into guard.

Fujita drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fujita jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fujita with a nice head shot there.
Headman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Fujita gets to his feet. Headman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Headman misses with a head kick.

Fujita drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fujita tries for a kimura but Headman is defending well.

Fujita tries for a kimura but Headman is defending well.
Fujita looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujita working away.

Fujita is trying to get an arm triangle but Headman is defending well.
Fujita tries to advance position but instead Headman slips a leg back in to half guard.
Fujita missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Headman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Fujita prevents Headman from standing back up.

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.
Headman wants to get back to full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Headman misses with a head kick.
Headman is looking to clinch but Fujita is avoiding it.
Fujita has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Headman misses with a head kick.

Headman closes the distance and clinches.

Headman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Fujita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Headman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Headman trying to control but Fujita is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Headman wanted to stand there but Fujita had control of the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fujita can do anything to dispel that myth.
Headman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fujita swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Fujita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Headman defends it easily.
Headman trying to control but Fujita is working from the bottom.

Fujita is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Headman frees his head nicely. Oh but Fujita has switched to an armbar! Headman is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kazuo Fujita!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steve Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geno Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Aoki
vs
Martinez

172 cm
20
149 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

171 cm
20
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Geno Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Aoki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Martinez's half guard.
Aoki controlling the action here.
Aoki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Martinez for as long as he can get away with.
Aoki's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Aoki stops Martinez from getting back to his feet.

Aoki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Martinez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aoki.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki moves into full mount! Martinez won't be happy about that!
Aoki with a couple of short strikes.
You get the feeling that Martinez really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Aoki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aoki fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Martinez is controlling an arm, preventing Aoki from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Martinez is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Aoki has taken his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aoki has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Martinez looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

Martinez is trying to stand. He's onto all fours with Aoki on his back. Aoki looks like he's slipping off but he's actually tansitioning to a beautiful armbar! Martinez has to tap out to a very impressive submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Aoki!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marques Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nelson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fat by Weird Al. Jackson has chosen Daylight as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nelson
vs
Jackson

184 cm
22
245 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

202 cm
18
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roy Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marques Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries to clinch but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Jackson drives through and clinches with Nelson against the cage.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Roy Nelson has been cut.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Nelson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jackson stalling.
Nelson blocks an elbow strike from Jackson.

Jackson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson is pressing down on Nelson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nelson is holding on for now.
Jackson stalling away here and it's allowed Nelson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Nelson blocks nicely.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to stand but Nelson is controlling from the bottom.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Nelson in a clinch.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Nelson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Jackson jumps guard.
Nelson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Nelson trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
Nelson thows a big elbow that misses.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Nelson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackson to the mat! Jackson manages to get full guard.
Nelson chips away with some ground and pound.
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Nelson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nelson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nelson working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.

Jackson manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Nelson moves into the clinch successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nelson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jackson counters by clinching up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jackson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nelson's brow.

Jackson tightens his grip and picks Nelson up, before dumping him to the ground. Nelson manages to land in guard.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Nelson blocks nicely.

Nelson is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nelson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jackson wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marques Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy Nelson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nelson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jackson counters by clinching up.
Jackson looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson tries to bum rush Nelson with a series of wild strikes but Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nelson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nelson shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Nelson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson tries a low kick but Nelson avoids it.
Nelson tries to clinch up
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson tries to clinch but Jackson moves away

and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Nelson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jackson wants to stand but Nelson is controlling his arm.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson lands some shots froms side control.
Nelson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson keeping control of the position.
Jackson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Nelson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nelson regains full guard. Nicely done.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson postures up.
Nelson pulls Jackson in to control the position.

Jackson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Nelson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jackson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Nelson pulls down on the head and he's put Jackson to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roy Nelson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tetsuzan Yamashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Yamashi
vs
Mendes

185 cm
19
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

186 cm
19
206 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tetsuzan Yamashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thiago Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mendes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mendes showed some decent athleticism there.

Mendes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yamashi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mendes.
Mendes wants to free his trapped foot but Yamashi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yamashi is looking to improve his position.
Yamashi is working hard here to advance position.
Yamashi is staying active underneath Mendes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yamashi tries to get to full guard but Mendes has control of the leg.

Mendes is working for a submission of some sort.

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

Mendes has managed to clinch.
Mendes lands a body punch in the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mendes. Yamashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yamashi slaps away a takedown attempt from Mendes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Yamashi as Mendes shoots in.
Tetsuzan Yamashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Mendes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yamashi scores with a takedown into Mendes's guard.
Yamashi controlling from the top position.
Yamashi trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Yamashi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Mendes working for a triangle but Yamashi defends it easily.
Yamashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mendes is on top in guard.
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamashi is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamashi looking for a sweep. Not yet Yamashi, not yet.
Mendes 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.

Mendes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yamashi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mendes has Yamashi in his guard.
Yamashi postures up.
Yamashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendes is retaining full guard.
Yamashi trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Yamashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendes is retaining full guard.

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.
Mendes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yamashi manages to get himself to full guard.
Yamashi keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Mendes stopping the sweep attempt from Yamashi.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamashi is trying to keep Mendes in close.
Mendes preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thiago Mendes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Yamashi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Yamashi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes wants to hold on but Yamashi pushes him away.
Mendes is desperately trying to improve his position but Yamashi has a good base and remains in mount.

Yamashi looking to secure an arm triangle but Mendes defends it well.
Yamashi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mendes is looking to get to half guard.
Mendes 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamashi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Mendes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mendes is trying to control but can't.
Mendes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mendes is trying to control but can't.

Yamashi is working for a kimura but Mendes is defending it quite comfortably.
Mendes wants to improve his position but Yamashi is controlling well.

Mendes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yamashi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yamashi moves out of range of the leg kick from Mendes.
Mendes misses with a body shot.
Mendes tries to clinch up but Yamashi circles away and keeps his distance.
Mendes has his takedown stuffed

and Yamashi counters with a takedown into side control.
Mendes is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Yamashi stalls from top position.
Mendes is looking for a sweep.
Mendes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamashi takes a little break here. Mendes wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

Yamashi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yamashi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mendes is not content to let Yamashi control the position.
Mendes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mendes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yamashi off and has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Yamashi prevents Mendes from getting a body triangle.
Mendes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mendes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Yamashi kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Mendes looking for the RNC.

Mendes looking for the RNC.
Mendes is hanging on to Yamashi's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuzan Yamashi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Mendes misses with a low kick.
Mendes misses with a body shot.
Mendes tries for a takedown but Yamashi circles away easily

and Yamashi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Yamashi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mendes is looking for a sweep. Yamashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yamashi is trying to control. Mendes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Yamashi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mendes wants to control but Yamashi is keeping busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes is looking for a sweep. Yamashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mendes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mendes has his takedown stuffed

and Yamashi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mendes's guard.
Yamashi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mendes is looking to reverse the position.

Yamashi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mendes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendes keeps working.
Mendes is looking to regain half guard here but Yamashi keeps moving and retains side control.
Mendes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Yamashi is trying to work for a kimura but Mendes is defending well.
Mendes manages to get to full guard.
Mendes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Yamashi!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes misses with a head shot.
Mendes tries to control but Yamashi wriggling away.
Mendes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mendes looking to ground and pound but Yamashi is blocking nicely.
Mendes with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Mendes wants to control the pace but Yamashi is squirming around nicely.

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.
Mendes unloads with some shots from mount but Yamashi bucks and avoids them well.

Mendes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Yamashi tries to hold on but Mendes pushes him away.
Mendes wants to control the pace but Yamashi is squirming around nicely.
Yamashi is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsuzan Yamashi!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between mphammad papu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Custer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

papu
vs
Custer

188 cm
21
194 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

189 cm
22
197 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Inexperienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, mphammad papu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jesse Custer!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Custer slips under a jab from papu.
papu throws a shot from downtown. Custer moves away and avoids it.
papu loads up on a big right hand but Custer slips the punch.
Custer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with papu but papu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
papu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
papu throws the left hand but Custer avoids the punch easily.
Custer moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from papu misses its intended target.
papu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Custer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - papu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
papu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
papu throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Custer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from papu.

Custer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. papu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Custer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Custer stops papu from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Custer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Custer has gone for a leg lock! papu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Custer's guard.
papu stopping the sweep attempt from Custer.
Custer looks gassed!
Custer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
papu wants to get back to his feet.

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.

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

Custer is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but papu is surviving well by controlling Custer's body position as best he can.
papu is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

Custer has hold of papu's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and papu manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
papu really wants to buck Custer off and get back to his feet.

Custer working for a guillotine from mount but papu is in no mood to give up.

Custer moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, papu has worked his arm free - good work by papu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
papu is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Custer has just dragged him back down to the mat.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jesse Custer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Preston Schmidli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmidli kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Piano Man from Billy Joel. The key to victory for Preston Schmidli has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Schmidli
vs
Joe

178 cm
21
140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

165 cm
22
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

[MMABR] SOLID Nutritional - Tokyo's Best!!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Preston Schmidli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimmy Joe!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmidli shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joe shoots in but no luck this time.
Joe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schmidli paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Schmidli gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Joe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Schmidli prevents it.

Schmidli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schmidli lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Preston Schmidli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joe looks to clinch

and Schmidli counters by clinching up.
Joe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Schmidli's efforts to push away.

Joe wants the takedown. Schmidli is fighting it off but Joe persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Schmidli's guard against the cage.
Schmidli is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Joe is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe trying to control but Schmidli is working from the bottom.
Joe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Schmidli kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Schmidli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joe.
Joe content to stall in guard here.
Schmidli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joe.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schmidli scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schmidli looks to score with a jab to the body but Joe is just out of range.
Schmidli sizes up Joe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Joe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schmidli throws a series of punches but Joe avoids them all with ease.
Schmidli lands the left hand.

Schmidli moves into the clinch.

Schmidli successfully pulls guard.
Joe stops Schmidli from standing up.
Joe throws a big right hand that misses.
Schmidli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Joe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schmidli is keeping the position for now.
Joe passes Schmidli's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidli is trying to stand up here but Joe is controlling him well.
Joe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Joe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Schmidli throws a body punch but Joe moves out of range.
Schmidli catches Joe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Schmidli has taken the fight to the clinch.

Schmidli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schmidli is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Schmidli misses with an uppercut.
Schmidli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Joe.
Preston Schmidli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Joe.
Joe circles away from the clinch attempt

and Joe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schmidli's guard.
Schmidli knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joe on the ground.
Schmidli is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmidli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Joe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schmidli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schmidli is looking to stand up but Joe isn't so interested in that idea.

Schmidli manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Schmidli circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Schmidli to counter with a crisp jab.
Schmidli throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Preston Schmidli will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Schmidli gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Schmidli is trying to force a seperation but Joe has the dominant position.
Schmidli jumps guard but Joe stands there with Schmidli around his waist. Schmidli gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Schmidli has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Joe is trying to keep an underhook but Schmidli manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Schmidli tries to stand and escape but Joe is controlling the position.
Joe is trying to control but can't.
Joe is refusing to be controlled, as Schmidli sits in half guard.
Schmidli wants to stand up but Joe manages to regain full guard.
Joe throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Schmidli stands up from Joe's guard - Schmidli perhaps looking for a knockout.
Schmidli throws a nice looking combination but Joe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidli wants to clinch but Joe slips to the side

and Joe counters by moving into the clinch.
Joe has Schmidli pressed against the cage, preventing Schmidli from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Schmidli wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joe has him pressed against the cage.

Schmidli manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Schmidli wants to get back to his feet but Joe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Joe gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Joe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Schmidli did well to prevent Joe getting side control.
Joe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Schmidli pushes Joe off looking to stand but Joe dives back in and keeps control.
Schmidli on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Schmidli tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe throwing shots but Schmidli is blocking nicely.
Joe is trying to control. Schmidli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Joe has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Joe tries to control but Schmidli wriggling away.
Schmidli is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Schmidli really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Joe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schmidli wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Joe throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

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.
Schmidli blocking the ground and pound.
Schmidli wants to try and get back to his feet.
Schmidli trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Joe controlling the position easily from mount.

Joe goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Schmidli turns into him and now he's in Joe's guard.
Joe has a closed guard, preventing Schmidli from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jimmy Joe 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. This is the final round!

Joe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schmidli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Schmidli.
Schmidli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Joe is looking to clinch but Schmidli is avoiding it.
Joe circles away from the clinch attempt

and Joe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Schmidli wants to stand and escape but Joe is having none of it.
Schmidli keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schmidli wants to get back to his feet but Joe passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schmidli is defending against the submission attempts here by Joe.
Joe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schmidli keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Joe is working for a kimura but Schmidli is defending it quite comfortably.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schmidli lands a nice looking kick to the body. Joe takes a step back to recover.
Schmidli fails with the takedown.

Joe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Schmidli looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

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

Joe tries for a kimura but Schmidli is defending well.
Joe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schmidli sneaks out the side door and pushes Joe away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

Schmidli rushes Joe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Schmidli manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Schmidli is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Joe is controlling him.
Joe trying to control but Schmidli is working from the bottom.
Joe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmidli is looking to stand up but Joe isn't so interested in that idea.
Joe cracks Schmidli with a solid left hand.
Joe prevents Schmidli from getting back to his feet.
Schmidli keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
Joe throws a big right hand that misses.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Schmidli scores with a one two! Joe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Schmidli misses with a two punch combination.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Joe!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Helmy Abu Basha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Da Baller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Abu Basha
vs
Baller

187 cm
18
194 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

194 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Helmy Abu Basha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Da Baller!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abu Basha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Abu Basha circles away.
Abu Basha swats away the attempt to clinch by Baller.

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

Baller is rocked!

It looks like Da Baller has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abu Basha is looking to clinch but Baller is avoiding it.
Baller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Helmy Abu Basha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Da Baller.
Abu Basha lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Baller is looking to close the distance but Abu Basha sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Baller crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Baller is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Helmy Abu Basha!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Jr Cute Fluffy Bunny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Yap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cute Fluffy Bunny comes to the cage accompanied by Fight to Survive. Yap comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tubthumping kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bob Jr Cute Fluffy Bunny has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jr Cute Fluffy Bunny
vs
Yap

187 cm
21
209 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

188 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Koffin Inc.

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, Bob Jr Cute Fluffy Bunny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jay Yap!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cute Fluffy Bunny tries to clinch up but Yap circles away and keeps his distance.
Cute Fluffy Bunny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yap manages to avoid it.
Cute Fluffy Bunny throws a right and a left that Yap avoids nicely.
Cute Fluffy Bunny connects with a high kick.
Cute Fluffy Bunny will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yap showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cute Fluffy Bunny.
Cute Fluffy Bunny checks a low kick from Yap.
Nice shot by Cute Fluffy Bunny.

Cute Fluffy Bunny forces Yap back against the cage and clinches.

Yap has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cute Fluffy Bunny is trying to keep an underhook but Yap manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Cute Fluffy Bunny is trying to get back to full guard.
Yap throwing shots but Cute Fluffy Bunny is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yap is pressing down on Cute Fluffy Bunny's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cute Fluffy Bunny is holding on for now.
Yap throws a strike but Cute Fluffy Bunny avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

Yap decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cute Fluffy Bunny, up you get!
Yap shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cute Fluffy Bunny as he jumps to the side.
Yap defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cute Fluffy Bunny.
Cute Fluffy Bunny with a poor takedown

and Yap counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yap thows a huge punch but Cute Fluffy Bunny dodges it nicely.
Yap is looking to advance position but Cute Fluffy Bunny won't allow it.
Yap scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Yap landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yap is stalling here. Cute Fluffy Bunny is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Yap seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cute Fluffy Bunny has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cute Fluffy Bunny swings around for an armbar but Yap sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cute Fluffy Bunny's guard.
Cute Fluffy Bunny utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yap throwing strikes but missing.
Cute Fluffy Bunny keeping moving, preventing Yap from controlling successfully.
Yap passes Cute Fluffy Bunny's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cute Fluffy Bunny is trying to maintain the position but Yap is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yap working the head and body with strikes.
Yap wants to pass to mount but Cute Fluffy Bunny is defending the position.
Yap sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cute Fluffy Bunny defending well though.
Yap looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cute Fluffy Bunny with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Yap missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cute Fluffy Bunny is looking to control Yap's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cute Fluffy Bunny avoid being mounted?

Yap gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Yap tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cute Fluffy Bunny counters with a series of strikes. Yap will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cute Fluffy Bunny misses with a body punch

and Yap decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cute Fluffy Bunny's guard.
Yap throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cute Fluffy Bunny works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yap stopping the sweep attempt from Cute Fluffy Bunny.
Yap is stalling in the full guard.
Yap loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yap won't allow Cute Fluffy Bunny to get back to his feet.
Yap chips away with some ground and pound.
Yap stands and throws Cute Fluffy Bunny's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cute Fluffy Bunny knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yap on the ground.
Yap wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cute Fluffy Bunny keeps working.
Yap lands a few punches from side control.
Yap has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
You can see the frustration on Cute Fluffy Bunny's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yap scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cute Fluffy Bunny to see if he's OK.
Cute Fluffy Bunny on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cute Fluffy Bunny tries to get out of the position.
Yap working the ground and pound.
Yap wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cute Fluffy Bunny keeps working.
Yap is putting a hurting on Cute Fluffy Bunny here, landing some big shots from side control.
Yap lands a few punches from side control.
Yap is looking to take a break and control but Cute Fluffy Bunny is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cute Fluffy Bunny is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yap creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cute Fluffy Bunny is looking to reverse the position.

Yap is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cute Fluffy Bunny is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

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.
Yap tries to score with some ground and pound. Cute Fluffy Bunny controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cute Fluffy Bunny tries to escape but Yap is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Yap stands up and beckons Cute Fluffy Bunny to his feet.
Yap slips a jab and a cross from Cute Fluffy Bunny.
Jay Yap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yap slips a jab from Cute Fluffy Bunny.
Cute Fluffy Bunny misses with a takedown attempt
and Yap counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Yap 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A punch combination from Cute Fluffy Bunny misses.
Yap on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cute Fluffy Bunny throws a combination that misses

and Yap counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cute Fluffy Bunny's guard now.
Yap landing some decent shots from guard.
Yap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cute Fluffy Bunny is keeping the position for now.
Yap is looking to work some ground and pound but Cute Fluffy Bunny has wrist control.
Cute Fluffy Bunny is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yap content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cute Fluffy Bunny working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yap.
Jay Yap has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cute Fluffy Bunny preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cute Fluffy Bunny looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Yap puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cute Fluffy Bunny has hold of Yap's hands but Yap slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cute Fluffy Bunny has hold of Yap's hands but Yap slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yap working Cute Fluffy Bunny over with strikes.
Cute Fluffy Bunny makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cute Fluffy Bunny.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cute Fluffy Bunny tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yap wants to control from the top but Cute Fluffy Bunny keeps moving.

Yap stands up and waves to Cute Fluffy Bunny to follow him.
Cute Fluffy Bunny fails with a takedown attempt.
Cute Fluffy Bunny dives in and grabs Yap's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yap pushes down on Cute Fluffy Bunny's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cute Fluffy Bunny throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yap counters with a nice uppercut.

Yap shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cute Fluffy Bunny napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Yap is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cute Fluffy Bunny is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Yap takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cute Fluffy Bunny is looking to regain half guard here but Yap keeps moving and retains side control.

Yap tries for a kimura but Cute Fluffy Bunny is defending well.
Yap prevents Cute Fluffy Bunny from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Yap are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cute Fluffy Bunny on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cute Fluffy Bunny is looking for a sweep.
Yap wants to control but Cute Fluffy Bunny is keeping him busy.
Cute Fluffy Bunny tries to improve position but can't.
Bob Jr Cute Fluffy Bunny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jay Yap is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cute Fluffy Bunny is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Yap has just dragged him back down to the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Yap comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yap winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Yap!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Melton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shikato Hiruko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melton comes to the cage accompanied by The Bouncing Souls- The Gold Song. 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.

Melton
vs
Hiruko

190 cm
22
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
23
270 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Melton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shikato Hiruko!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiruko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Melton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Melton doesn't manage to clinch there - Hiruko circles away.

Hiruko pushes Melton up against the cage in a clinch.
Hiruko wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hiruko.
A head punch on the inside from Melton fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Melton fails to land.
Melton blocks an uppercut.
Melton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hiruko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hiruko blocks an uppercut.
Melton is looking to control Hiruko's arms but Hiruko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Melton has his back to the cage.
Melton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Melton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Melton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hiruko tries to pull guard but Melton holds him up against the cage and eventually Hiruko drops back down to his feet.
Melton lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hiruko.
Hiruko working aggressively here.
Hiruko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hiruko looking to slow down the pace here.
Melton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hiruko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like John Melton has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Melton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Melton could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Melton blocks a body shot from Hiruko.
Melton lands a hook that snaps the head of Hiruko backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Melton jumps guard but Hiruko stands there with Melton around his waist. Melton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Melton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hiruko just stands there and leans against the cage.

Melton pulls guard.
Melton is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hiruko dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hiruko is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Melton looks calm but he's in trouble here. Hiruko gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Melton is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Hiruko lets go of the hold and Melton can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shikato Hiruko!