PHOENIX 17 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Edoardo Bertolone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamir Amini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bertolone's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Fight song - Marylin Manson. Edoardo Bertolone has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Bertolone
vs
Amini

172 cm
20
142 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

150 cm
26
130 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Edoardo Bertolone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jamir Amini!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Amini decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Amini is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bertolone!
Amini looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bertolone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Amini on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Amini has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Bertolone is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jamir Amini!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yunamuna Kumituki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hellek Matufoson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kumituki might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Motörhead - Killed By Death . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kumituki
vs
Matufoson

176 cm
21
186 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
26
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yunamuna Kumituki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hellek Matufoson !
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Matufoson .
Kumituki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matufoson avoids the head kick by Kumituki.

Kumituki gets a clinch.
Matufoson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kumituki pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kumituki misses with an uppercut. Matufoson saw that one coming.
Matufoson misses with a leg kick

and Kumituki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kumituki.
Matufoson tries to circle away but Kumituki has him pinned against the cage.
Kumituki stalling the fight.

Kumituki manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kumituki has Matufoson pulled in close to control his posture.
Matufoson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kumituki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matufoson thows a big elbow that misses.
Matufoson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Matufoson 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.
Matufoson is looking to work some ground and pound but Kumituki has wrist control.
Kumituki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matufoson 's guard.

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

Kumituki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kumituki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matufoson is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matufoson trying to control but Kumituki is working from the bottom.
Kumituki looking for a sweep. Not yet Kumituki, not yet.
Matufoson trying to control but Kumituki is working from the bottom.
Kumituki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matufoson is one step ahead there.
Matufoson is looking to advance position but Kumituki has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matufoson regains half guard.
Matufoson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kumituki jumps into side control!
Kumituki remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Matufoson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Matufoson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matufoson looks gassed!

Matufoson actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kumituki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumituki moves nicely into side control.
Matufoson is trying to improve his position.
Kumituki is putting a hurting on Matufoson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kumituki lands a decent elbow from side control.
Matufoson being controlled for a moment.
Kumituki is working Matufoson over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yunamuna Kumituki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kumituki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kumituki checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matufoson .
Kumituki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matufoson throws a leg kick

and Kumituki counters by clinching up.
Matufoson has Kumituki pressed against the cage, preventing Kumituki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matufoson being controlled against the cage.
Matufoson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Matufoson struggles to land a body shot inside as Kumituki controls his hands.
Matufoson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kumituki is stalling here.
Matufoson has Kumituki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kumituki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Matufoson is trying to break free.

Matufoson manages to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumituki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Matufoson is looking for a triangle here but Kumituki uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Matufoson is breathing heavily.
Kumituki taking a breather here.
Matufoson looking for a sweep but Kumituki has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kumituki controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matufoson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Matufoson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kumituki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matufoson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matufoson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Matufoson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kumituki raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kumituki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Matufoson is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumituki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Matufoson working to try and regain half guard.
Kumituki controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yunamuna Kumituki dominated that second round.
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!

Kumituki tries to clinch up.
Hellek Matufoson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kumituki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kumituki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kumituki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matufoson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Matufoson fails to pull guard.
Matufoson tries to pull guard but Kumituki holds him up against the cage and eventually Matufoson drops back down to his feet.
Yunamuna Kumituki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hellek Matufoson .
Kumituki stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Matufoson jumps into guard, dragging Kumituki to the mat.

Matufoson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kumituki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matufoson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kumituki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Matufoson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kumituki is aware though and is defending well.
Matufoson 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.
Kumituki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Matufoson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kumituki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matufoson can't keep his opponent in guard - Kumituki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two 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.
Kumituki controlling the action here.
Kumituki frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Yunamuna Kumituki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kumituki prevents Matufoson from getting the reversal.
Kumituki controlling the position easily from mount.
Matufoson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumituki controlling the pace for now.
Matufoson is looking to get to half guard.
Kumituki controlling from mount.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kumituki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Matufoson for as long as he can get away with.

We're going to have a standup here because Yunamuna Kumituki wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kumituki looks for the body kick but Matufoson saw that one coming.
Matufoson throws a leg kick
letting Kumituki counter with a right hand.
Matufoson thows a leg kick but Kumituki checks it
and Kumituki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matufoson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Kumituki moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Kumituki to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yunamuna Kumituki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kumituki, 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yunamuna Kumituki!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andy Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Recom Uy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I stand alone - Godsmack. Uy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: bleed it out by linkin park. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Stone
vs
Uy

180 cm
24
170 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

179 cm
25
158 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Phoenix Nutrition - 158 recovery $99

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andy Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Recom Uy!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uy was well out of range. Poor timing from Stone.
Stone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Uy checks a leg kick nicely.
Stone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Uy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch lands to the side of Uy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Uy misses with a takedown attempt - Stone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Uy.
Stone swings widly with a right hand
and Uy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stone falls off balance throwing a combination

and Uy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stone's guard now.
Uy trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Stone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Uy.
Uy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uy is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone looking to control.
Uy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Uy trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Recom Uy has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Stone misses with a body shot
and Uy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stone throws a jab but it's blocked by Uy.

Uy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stone is trying to defend but Uy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Uy trying to control from half guard but Stone is working away.
Stone controlling the position well.
Stone looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uy is trying to control. Stone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Uy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Recom Uy hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Uy fails with a takedown attempt.
Andy Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Recom Uy.
Uy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stone.
Stone looks to land a left hand but Uy moved out of range nicely.
Andy Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Uy's sensitive parts.
Stone swings widly with a right hand

and Uy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stone won't be happy with that.
Uy is looking to take a break and control but Stone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to control but Uy postures up.
Uy is looking to take a break and control but Stone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Uy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Stone sneaks out the side door and pushes Uy away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Stone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Uy.
Stone throws a body punch but Uy moves out of range.
Stone thows a body shot but no joy.
Uy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Uy somewhat.
Stone misses with a straight right.

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.
Uy ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
Stone connects with a looping right hand.
Stone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stone is breathing heavily.
Uy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stone throws a right hand that misses

and Uy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Stone!
Uy dominating with strikes here.
Uy prevents Stone from getting the reversal.
Uy looking to control but Stone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Uy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stone looks a forlorn figure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uy trying to control but Stone is having none of it.
Stone wants to control but Uy is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Uy throws a series of punches but Stone avoids them all with ease.
Uy tries a head kick but it misses.
Stone throws a body punch but Uy moves out of range.
Uy is looking to clinch.
Stone swings for the body but Uy moves out of range.
Uy fails with a takedown attempt.
Uy throws a series of punches but Stone moves out of range.
Uy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone tries a head kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Stone finds it's target.
Stone misses with a hook. Uy ducked under it nicely.
Stone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uy.
Uy fails with the takedown.
Stone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Stone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Uy ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
Stone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Uy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stone avoids it really well and circles away.
Andy Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Recom Uy.
Uy fails with a takedown attempt.
Uy shoots in and drives through. Stone sprawls well.
Stone misses with a body shot.
Uy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Uy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stone looks to score with a jab to the body but Uy is just out of range.

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.
Uy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stone as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Stone as Uy shoots in.
Stone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Uy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stone swings widly with a right hand
and Uy counters with a two punch combo.
Stone loads up on a big right hand but Uy slips the punch.
Stone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andy Stone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uy dives in and grabs Stone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stone pushes down on Uy's head and hops out.
Stone misses with a two punch combination.
Uy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stone is fending him off so far but Uy persists. Nope, Stone circles away and we're back to standing.
Uy staying out of range there.
Uy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stone tries to avoid it but Uy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stone to the ground. Stone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stone looks to land a right hand but Uy moved out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uy tries to clinch but Stone moves away
and Stone counters with a two punch combo.
Stone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Uy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stone.
Uy takes one to the side of the head.
Uy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jab from Stone.
Stone misses with a hook.
Stone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Uys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stone throws out a loose jab but Uy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Uy misses with a takedown attempt - Stone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stone misses with a hook

and Uy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Uy.
Stone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Uy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uy wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Stone keeping full guard, as Uy tries to pass.
Uy trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Recom Uy has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Uy tries a head kick but it misses.
Stone throws out a loose jab but Uy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stone connects with a body shot that sends Uy's belly button to the back.
Some wild striking there from Stone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Stone dominated that second round.
That's time! Stone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Stone lands a jab.
Uy throws a shot from downtown. Stone moves away and avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Uy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Uy looks to land a combination but Stone avoids it well.
Stone throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Uy counters with a takedown into side control.
Uy in side control, throwing shots but Stone defends.
Stone tries to buck Uy off but Uy is having none of it.
Stone is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Uy is controlling him well.
Stone on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

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

Uy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Uy decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Uy looks for a takedown but Stone sprawls well.
No joy there for Stone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stone.
Stone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Uy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stone manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stone holds on and takes a little breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Uy from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Recom Uy wasn't active enough on the ground.
Stone scores with a head kick.
Uy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stone looks to land a left hand but Uy moved out of range nicely.
Andy Stone is winning the standup battle so far.
Uy scores with a sloppy right hand. Stone should have avoided that one.
Stone misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uy defending well as Stone loads up on a big left hand.
Uy shoots in looking for a takedown. Stone tries to sprawl out of it but Uy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stone tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Stone.
Recom Uy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Andy Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Recom Uy.
Stone misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Uy is defended easily by Stone.
The fighters circling - Stone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Uy is defended easily by Stone.
Stone throws a series of punches but Uy avoids them all with ease.

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.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Stone enables Uy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stone manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Uy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Uy landing with the ground and pound.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Uy from controlling successfully.
Stone pulls Uy in to control the position.
Stone lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Uy!
Uy is wriggling around trying to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Recom Uy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Uy 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Recom Uy!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Morris Minor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rural Advantage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Advantage has chosen Drain the Blood as his entrance music. Morris Minor had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Minor
vs
Advantage

182 cm
25
170 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

180 cm
21
172 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Morris Minor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rural Advantage!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Advantage has managed to clinch.

Minor decides to pull guard.
Minor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Advantage is one step ahead there.

Minor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Advantage defends it easily.
Minor keeping moving, preventing Advantage from controlling successfully.
Advantage tries to stand but Minor is controlling from the bottom.

Minor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Advantage doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Advantage manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Minor trying to keep a closed guard but Advantage is proving a slippery customer.
Advantage must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Minor wants to sweep but no luck.
Advantage wants to stand but Minor is controlling his posture from full guard.
Advantage is stalling in the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Minor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Advantage sitting in guard here, content to control.
Advantage won't allow Minor to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Minor has a closed guard, preventing Advantage from standing up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rural Advantage wasn't active enough on the ground.
Minor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Advantage but Advantage pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Advantage misses with a double jab
and Minor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Advantage has Minor up against the cage in a clinch.
Minor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Advantage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Minor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Advantage fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morris Minor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Advantage misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Advantage misses with a wild combination.
Minor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rural Advantage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Advantage swings for the body but Minor moves out of range.
Advantage swings for the body but Minor moves out of range.
Minor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Advantage sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Minor tries to pull guard but Advantage won't allow it.

Advantage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Advantage avoids the head kick by Minor.

Advantage rushes Minor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Minor has Advantage pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Minor pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Advantage tumbling to the mat - Minor dives into Advantage's guard.
Minor wants to control from the top but Advantage keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Advantage trying to control the position.
Minor wants to control from the top but Advantage keeps moving.
Advantage wants to stand but Minor is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minor throwing strikes but missing.
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 Morris Minor will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Advantage gets a takedown into half guard.
Advantage tries to stand and escape but Minor is controlling the position.
Minor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Minor seems keen to control Advantage's posture.
Minor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Advantage manages to get himself to full guard.
Minor slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Advantage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Minor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Minor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Minor postures up in Advantage's guard and throws a big left but Advantage blocks it.
Minor lands a couple of digs.
Advantage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Minor distracts Advantage with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Minor is working Advantage over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Minor 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minor looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Advantage keeping moving, preventing Minor from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minor wants to pass the guard but Advantage is keeping the position.
Minor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Minor postures up in Advantage's guard and throws a big left but Advantage blocks it.

Minor drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Advantage manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Minor has Advantage in his guard.

Minor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Advantage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Advantage would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Minor wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Morris Minor!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rolls Royce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonah Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Royce
vs
Smith

175 cm
26
147 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

168 cm
23
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Determined

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rolls Royce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonah Smith!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Royce jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
Jonah Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Royce throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Royce moves out of range easily.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Royce.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Royce seems unphased.
Royce chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Royce misses with a leg kick
and Smith counters with a nice body kick.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Royce shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.

Royce changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Royce thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith is trying to buck Royce off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Royce scoring with punches and elbows.
Royce tries to score with some ground and pound. Smith controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Royce moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rolls Royce!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rich Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyotr Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franklin comes to the cage accompanied by I Need a Doctor. 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.

Franklin
vs
Kalashnikov

196 cm
23
185 lbs
7 - 3 - 1

183 cm
27
185 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Heavy handed

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 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Rich Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pyotr Kalashnikov!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Franklin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kalashnikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Franklin grinds an elbow into Kalashnikov's temple.
Franklin working the ground and pound from side control.

Franklin decides to stand back up.
Kalashnikov throws a right hand that Franklin ducks under and follows up with a left that Franklin also avoids with ease.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Franklin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Franklin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Franklin is breathing heavily.
Kalashnikov misses with a combination

and Franklin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kalashnikov has a closed guard, preventing Franklin from standing up.

Kalashnikov looking for a guillotine here but Franklin defends easily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kalashnikov, not yet.

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

Kalashnikov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Franklin doesn't defend quickly enough and Kalashnikov has managed to lock this one up! Can Franklin escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kalashnikov on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pyotr Kalashnikov!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Josip Dizdarevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nonito Donaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nonito Donaire will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Dizdarevic
vs
Donaire

175 cm
23
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Josip Dizdarevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nonito Donaire!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dizdarevic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A shot to the body from Donaire misses

and Dizdarevic counters with a shoot takedown. Donaire fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dizdarevic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dizdarevic trying to control the position from guard on top but Donaire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dizdarevic tries to free his leg and advance position but Donaire is retaining full guard.
Dizdarevic postures up.
Dizdarevic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dizdarevic tries to free his leg and advance position but Donaire is retaining full guard.
Dizdarevic won't allow Donaire to sweep him here.
Donaire looking to control.
Dizdarevic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Donaire keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Donaire fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Dizdarevic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donaire shoots and misses
and Dizdarevic counters with a head kick. That will keep Donaire thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Donaire with a poor takedown

and Dizdarevic counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Donaire's guard now.
Josip Dizdarevic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nonito Donaire.
Donaire trying to keep a closed guard but Dizdarevic is proving a slippery customer.
Donaire wants to control the position but Dizdarevic says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

Dizdarevic is looking for a kimura here.
Dizdarevic not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dizdarevic trying to control from half guard but Donaire is working away.

Dizdarevic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Donaire has managed to free his arm - good work.
Donaire is refusing to be controlled, as Dizdarevic sits in half guard.

Donaire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dizdarevic works his way into full mount!
Donaire is looking to improve his position but Dizdarevic isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dizdarevic goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Donaire turns into him and now he's in Dizdarevic's guard.
Dizdarevic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Donaire.
Donaire must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dizdarevic keeping moving, preventing Donaire from controlling successfully.
Donaire being controlled here momentarily.
Donaire pushing down on Dizdarevic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dizdarevic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dizdarevic.

Dizdarevic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dizdarevic working a defensive guard here.
Dizdarevic is breathing heavily.

Dizdarevic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Donaire defends it easily.
Donaire trying to control the position from guard on top but Dizdarevic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dizdarevic wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Donaire works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Donaire gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Donaire wants to break free but Dizdarevic has control.
Dizdarevic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Donaire wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dizdarevic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dizdarevic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Donaire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dizdarevic lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Dizdarevic manages to break the clinch.

Dizdarevic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Donaire's half guard.

Dizdarevic wants to work for an arm triangle but Donaire is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Donaire manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Donaire looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dizdarevic is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donaire looking to control.
Josip Dizdarevic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Dizdarevic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Donaire is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Donaire has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donaire would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dizdarevic looking to control.
Dizdarevic keeping moving, preventing Donaire from controlling successfully.
Donaire wants to stand but Dizdarevic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

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.
Donaire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dizdarevic swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Nonito Donaire was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Donaire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donaire with a poor takedown

and Dizdarevic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Donaire won't be happy with that.
Josip Dizdarevic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nonito Donaire.

Dizdarevic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Donaire is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dizdarevic trying to control the action but Donaire is working from the bottom.
Donaire struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donaire stops Dizdarevic from passing to mount.
Donaire is trying to get back to half guard.
The ground and pound from Dizdarevic seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dizdarevic tries to advance to mount but Donaire denies him.
Dizdarevic scores with punches from side control.
Dizdarevic postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ground and pound from Dizdarevic seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dizdarevic with the ground and pound but Donaire regains half guard under the barage of strikes.

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.
Donaire is not content to let Dizdarevic control the position.
Donaire is trying to stand up here but Dizdarevic is controlling him well.

Dizdarevic is looking for a kimura but Donaire is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dizdarevic to get the leverage.
Donaire trying to control from the bottom.
Dizdarevic works his way into full mount!
Dizdarevic lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josip Dizdarevic dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Donaire gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Dizdarevic counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Donaire's guard now.

Dizdarevic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dizdarevic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dizdarevic looking to sit in guard and control but Donaire gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Donaire stands and throws Dizdarevic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dizdarevic is trying to improve his position.
Donaire wants to control but Dizdarevic is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dizdarevic tries to bench press Donaire off him but Donaire keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donaire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dizdarevic keeps working.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dizdarevic is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Donaire off and has taken his back!
Donaire tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Donaire is working to get back to half guard.
Donaire tries to hold on but Dizdarevic postures up.

That's two 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.
Donaire slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Donaire is looking to improve his position.
Dizdarevic is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Donaire reverses the position - he's now on top in Dizdarevic's guard.

Dizdarevic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Donaire is aware though and is defending well.
Donaire trying to control the position from guard on top but Dizdarevic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donaire trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dizdarevic's guard.
Dizdarevic is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donaire would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dizdarevic is trying to keep Donaire in close.
Donaire trying to control the position from guard on top but Dizdarevic 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.
Donaire gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Dizdarevic counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Donaire's guard now.
Dizdarevic wants to pass the guard but Donaire is keeping the position.
Dizdarevic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Donaire is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Josip Dizdarevic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donaire wants to stand and escape but Dizdarevic is having none of it.
Dizdarevic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Donaire keeping full guard, as Dizdarevic tries to pass.
Donaire controlling Dizdarevic's posture.
Dizdarevic stands and throws Donaire's legs to the side, diving into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josip Dizdarevic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dizdarevic 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josip Dizdarevic!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hoyte Hologen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chan Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hologen comes to the cage accompanied by "Crazy Mama". Lee has chosen ヨシピィ・ダ・ガマ/&# as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Hologen
vs
Lee

180 cm
27
187 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

180 cm
20
195 lbs
4 - 2 - 2

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hoyte Hologen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Chan Lee!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hologen, pushing him back against the cage.

Hologen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hologen.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hologen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hologen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hologen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lee's sensitive parts.
Lee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hologen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Hologen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

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

Hologen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Hologen has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lee looking for submissions off his back.
Hologen works his way into full mount!

Hologen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lee is trying desperately to improve position.
Lee is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Hologen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

It looks like Chan Lee has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hologen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hologen breaks from Lee's wrist control and lands an elbow.

The cut above Chan Lee's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Hologen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lee is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lee and Hologen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hologen tries for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Lee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hologen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hologen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lee down.

Chan Lee'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 Chan Lee's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hoyte Hologen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brazilian Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Eder (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.

Assassin
vs
Eder

188 cm
24
185 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

178 cm
21
185 lbs
7 - 6 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

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KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brazilian Assassin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyle Eder!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Eder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eder has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Assassin.
Eder misses with a takedown attempt
and Assassin counters with a monster head kick that knocks Eder out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Brazilian Assassin!
Brazilian Assassin retains his middleweight title!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hercule Poirot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poirot's entrance music is Poirot Theme. A fine choice. Hercule Poirot has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Poirot
vs
Wilson

167 cm
27
162 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

170 cm
26
160 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Great low kicks
Very strong

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hercule Poirot!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luke Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poirot blocks a low kick nicely.
Poirot swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wilson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Poirot's knee momentarily.
Wilson thumps Poirot with a low kick.
Poirot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Poirot fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poirot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wilson.
Poirot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wilson tries to avoid it but Poirot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wilson to the ground. Wilson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wilson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wilson.
Poirot is breathing heavily.
Wilson cracks the inside of Poirot's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson lands a head kick. Poirot smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Poirot shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wilson sprawls well. Wilson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Poirot gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hercule Poirot. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson connects with a high kick.

Poirot is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for Wilson.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Poirot. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Wilson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wilson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wilson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poirot steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wilson. That one must have hurt.
Wilson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wilson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wilson is looking to slow Poirot down with leg kicks.
Poirot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wilson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wilson lands a head kick that stumbles Poirot and the fighters go to the mat.
Oh Poirot is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poirot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Poirot's guard.
Poirot seems to have got his legs back now.
Wilson postures up in Poirot's guard and throws a big left but Poirot blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wilson wants to stand and escape but instead Poirot has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Poirot pushes down on Wilson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wilson tries to kick Poirot off but Poirot keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

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.
Poirot works his way into full mount!
Wilson is trying to escape the mount.
Poirot moves to the back.

Wilson won't enjoy being in this position. Poirot looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Wilson is tapping - it's over boys! Poirot picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hercule Poirot!
Hercule Poirot retains his lightweight title!