SMMA 15 - Ironman GP Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between JJ Kamahawe Ole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Konda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kamahawe Ole
vs
Konda

189 cm
23
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Core Tokyo
Core Tokyo

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, JJ Kamahawe Ole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Konda!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamahawe Ole looks for the body kick but Konda saw that one coming.
Kamahawe Ole throws a combination. Konda tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Akira Konda has been cut.
Kamahawe Ole throws a sloppy head kick and Konda moves out of range easily.

Konda shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Konda passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kamahawe Ole is trying to escape the mount.
Kamahawe Ole taking shots to the head.

It looks like JJ Kamahawe Ole has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Konda dominating with strikes here.
Konda misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Konda thowing shots but they're missing.
Kamahawe Ole tries to hold on but Konda postures up.
Konda misses with a head shot.
Konda avoids the attempt from Kamahawe Ole to control.
Konda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Konda trying to control but Kamahawe Ole is having none of it.
Kamahawe Ole sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kamahawe Ole is not content to let Konda control the position.
Konda is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Konda thowing shots but they're missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konda scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kamahawe Ole?

Kamahawe Ole is rocked!

JJ Kamahawe Ole's cut is getting worse.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Akira Konda!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matsuko Deluxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroshi Hamasagawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Deluxe
vs
Hamasagawa

187 cm
18
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
180 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

Core Tokyo
Core Tokyo

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matsuko Deluxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroshi Hamasagawa!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamasagawa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Deluxe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Deluxe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hamasagawa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Deluxe trying to control the action but Hamasagawa is working from the bottom.
Hamasagawa sneaks back into half guard.
Deluxe is stalling here. Hamasagawa is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Deluxe seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hamasagawa has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Deluxe is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hamasagawa connects with a decent elbow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hiroshi Hamasagawa!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amos Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pascal Werns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Pascal Werns was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Black
vs
Werns

193 cm
19
290 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Core Tokyo
Core Tokyo

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Amos Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pascal Werns!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Werns fails with the takedown
and Black counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Werns fails with the takedown
and Werns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Werns gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Werns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Amos Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pascal Werns.
Werns has his takedown stuffed
and Black counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Black scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Black wants to pass the guard but Werns is defending well.
Black thows a huge punch but Werns dodges it nicely.
Black lands with a punch from half guard.

It looks like Pascal Werns has been cut.
Werns gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Werns not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Werns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Black defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black trying to control but Werns is working from the bottom.
Black postures up in Werns's guard and throws a big left but Werns blocks it.
Black will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Werns is retaining full guard.
Black with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Black is posturing up here but Werns has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Black tries to roll out but it's too tight and Black has to tap! Slick submission there by Werns!

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

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Sung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaa Bbb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Sung
vs
Bbb

225 cm
24
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
24
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Phoenix Nutrition - 158 recovery $99

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super 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, Sam Sung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aaa Bbb!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bbb tries to clinch up but Sung circles away and keeps his distance.
Sung shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bbb but Bbb pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Sung with that takedown attempt.

Sung throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bbb tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sung is in Bbb's guard.
Sung works over Bbb with some ground and pound from guard.
Sung missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sung lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bbb scores with a nice shot.
Sung preventing the sweep.
Bbb working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sung.
Bbb striking off his back but it's not causing Sung any problems.
Bbb thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sung scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bbb throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Bbb looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sung postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bbb manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sung manages to get himself to full guard.
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!
Sung tries to strike from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bbb working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sung scores with a nice shot.
Bbb working some strikes from top position.
Bbb is looking to work some ground and pound but Sung has wrist control.
Bbb throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sung throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Bbb gets to his feet. Sung looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bbb misses with a low kick.

Sung shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sung is breathing heavily.
Bbb moves into full guard.
Sung working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bbb's head.
Sung throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bbb works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sung scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sung working some strikes from top position.
Bbb throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sung cracks Bbb with a solid left hand.
Bbb throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Sung takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Sung postures up and lands a big shot to Bbb's brow.
Sung throws a big right hand that misses.
Sung connects with a couple of short punches.
Sung thows a big elbow that misses.
Bbb manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sung swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Bbb looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sung is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bbb lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bbb with a couple of short strikes.
Sung is trying desperately to improve position.
Bbb with the ground and pound from mount.
Bbb landing strikes, looking to finish!

Bbb is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sung is surviving well by controlling Bbb's body position as best he can.
Sung throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Bbb working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bbb looking to control but Sung is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sung sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bbb is trying to control. Sung wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sung connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Sung moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sung lands an upkick as Bbb stands over him.
Bbb stands up over Sung, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sung trying to strike off his back.
Sung manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bbb manages to get himself to full guard.

Bbb pushes Sung off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bbb wants to clinch.
Sung with a poor takedown
and Bbb counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Sung. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bbb wants to clinch.

Sung looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bbb!
Sung working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sung is landing with some decent strikes but Bbb is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sung has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sung connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bbb can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sung lands a big shot there that rocks Bbb but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bbb gets back to half guard.
Sung lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bbb lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Sung looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bbb lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Bbb tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bbb is looking to improve his position.
Bbb flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bbb is looking to improve his position.
Sung is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sung takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sung looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Bbb actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bbb gets back to full guard.
Bbb throwing short punches from the bottom.
Sung content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bbb looking for a sweep. Not yet Bbb, not yet.
Sung is working Bbb over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bbb preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sung missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sung throwing strikes but missing.

Bbb looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sung won't allow Bbb to sweep him here.
Sung lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bbb lands a decent shot there.
Sung lands a couple of digs.
Bbb keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Bbb 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.
Sung works over Bbb with some ground and pound from guard.
Bbb scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Bbb trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sung with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bbb has momentary wrist control but Sung slips an elbow through the middle.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bbb looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bbb thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bbb throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bbb striking off his back but it's not causing Sung any problems.
Sung lands a couple of digs.
Bbb preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sung cracks Bbb with a solid left hand.
Bbb thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bbb lands a decent shot there.
Sung chips away with some ground and pound.
Sung is looking to work some ground and pound but Bbb has wrist control.
Bbb trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sung working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bbb's head.
Sung lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bbb punching from the bottom - just letting Sung know he's still in a fight.
Sung stands up over Bbb, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bbb trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Bbb tries to strike from the bottom.
Sung stands up over Bbb, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sung stops Bbb from standing up.
Sung is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Sung lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bbb lands a decent punch to the body there.
Bbb lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Bbb looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sung landing some decent shots from guard.
Sung tries to stand but Bbb is controlling from the bottom.
Bbb lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Sung with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Sung dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bbb clinches up with Sung and pushes him back against the cage.

Sung has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bbb regains guard immediately.
Sung postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bbb 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.
Bbb is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sung content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sung landing with the ground and pound.
Sung content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sung takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Sung scoring with some ground and pound.
Bbb thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sung with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bbb is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sung landing with the ground and pound.
Sung landing some decent shots from guard.
Bbb throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Sung is working Bbb over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sung loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bbb scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Bbb thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bbb throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sung is working Bbb over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bbb scores with a nice shot.
Sung content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

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

Bbb pushes Sung off and gets back to his feet.

Sung looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bbb!
Sung lands a big shot there that rocks Bbb but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sung landing shots from mount.
Sung thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bbb is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sung lands a big elbow.
Bbb swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Bbb tries to reverse the position but Sung maintains control.
Sung working Bbb over with strikes here.
Sung connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bbb flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Sung lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bbb hang on?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bbb is mounted and he's throwing punches. Is that wise?
Sung dominating with strikes here.
Bbb tries to reverse the position but Sung maintains control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sung cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bbb swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Bbb looks very frustrated and is flailing away with strikes from the bottom. His corner are telling him to stay calm.
Sung working Bbb over with strikes here.
Bbb in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sung lands with some strikes.
Sung in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sung blocks Bbb's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Sung lands a nice shot to the head.
Bbb working to try and regain half guard.
Bbb throwing hammer fists to the chest of Sung. What's that going to do exactly?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sung scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bbb throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Bbb is bucking up trying to escape but Sung cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sung lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sung unloading with bombs!
Bbb bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sung trying to strike off his back.

Bbb gets to his feet. Sung looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Bbb closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sung wants a takedown but no success here.
Bbb misses with an elbow over the top.
A hook to the body from Bbb.
A short uppercut from Bbb.

Sung works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Sung throws a big right hand that misses.
Sung cracks Bbb with a solid left hand.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sung scoring with some ground and pound.
Bbb throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sung is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sung makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bbb looking for a sweep. Not yet Bbb, not yet.
Sung connects with a couple of short punches.
Sung throws a big right hand that misses.
Sung is looking to work some ground and pound but Bbb has wrist control.
Sung throwing strikes from guard but Bbb blocks nicely.
Bbb lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Sung scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bbb striking from his own guard.
Sung postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bbb thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bbb throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sung with a nice head shot there.
Bbb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sung is one step ahead there.
Bbb throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sung makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sung throwing strikes but missing.

Bbb has his feet on Sung's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Sung looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sung blocks the strikes from Bbb.
Sung scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bbb missing with punches from the bottom.
Sung scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sung wants to pass the guard but Bbb is defending well.
Sung throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bbb tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bbb slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bbb trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sung tries to free his leg and advance position but Bbb is retaining full guard.
Bbb punching from the bottom.
Sung is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sung working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bbb's head.
Bbb lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Sung lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sung keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bbb's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sung accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sung takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Sung landing some decent shots from guard.
Bbb keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Sung makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sung throwing strikes from guard but Bbb blocks nicely.
Bbb throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sung is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sung landing some decent shots from guard.
Sung keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bbb's head.
Sung missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bbb wants to sweep here but Sung controlling him for the moment.
Bbb throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bbb throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sung postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bbb lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Bbb trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sung working some strikes from top position.
Bbb throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sung makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bbb has momentary wrist control but Sung slips an elbow through the middle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bbb is on top in guard.
Sung will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sung throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bbb distracts Sung with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sung scores with a nice shot.
Sung trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sung striking off his back but it's not causing Bbb any problems.

Bbb drops back looking for a leg! Sung is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sung manages to kick Bbb off! Bbb jumps back into Sung's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sung closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sung working the ground and pound from side control.
Bbb is looking for a sweep.
Sung lands a few punches from side control.
Sung lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bbb wants to get back to his feet.
Bbb throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Bbb taking a bit of punishment here - Sung scoring with strikes.
Sung throws a strike aimed at the side of Bbb's head but Bbb avoids it well.
Bbb is throwing a few token shots, despite Sung being in side control.
Sam Sung overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Check out the look on Sung's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sung in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sung working the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bbb throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Bbb sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sung looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bbb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bbb missing with punches from the bottom.
Bbb tries to roll over but Sung keeps him under control.
Bbb flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sung seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bbb misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bbb throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sung lands strikes from half guard.
Sung stops Bbb from getting back to his feet.
Bbb connecting with a few gentle strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sung seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bbb tries to get to full guard but Sung has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Sung.
Sung working over Bbb with some ground and pound. Bbb looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sung thows a huge punch but Bbb dodges it nicely.
Sung thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bbb's head.
Bbb scores with a few weak punches.
Bbb tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Sung slips a nice elbow through Bbb's hands, connecting with Bbb's forehead.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bbb manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sung cracks Bbb with a solid left hand.
Bbb keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Sung works over Bbb with some ground and pound from guard.
Bbb will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sung's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bbb wants to sweep but no luck.
Bbb throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bbb trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sung is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bbb doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bbb throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bbb lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Sung stopping the sweep attempt from Bbb.
Bbb tries to strike from the bottom.
Sung is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bbb throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bbb doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bbb wants to sweep here but Sung controlling him for the moment.
Sung landing some decent shots from guard.

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.
Bbb throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bbb trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bbb throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sung lands a couple of digs.
Sung with a nice head shot there.
Sung landing with the ground and pound.
Sung stops Bbb from standing up.
Bbb throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sung works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sung blocks the strikes from Bbb.
Sung drops an elbow to the side of Bbb's head.
Sung blocks the strikes from Bbb.
Sung lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sung lands with a punch from half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sung working over Bbb with some ground and pound. Bbb looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bbb landing rabbit punches to the side of Sung's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Sung looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sung working Bbb over with strikes.
Bbb lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Bbb punching from the bottom.
Sung prevents Bbb from improving his position.
Sung lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Sung.
Bbb connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Bbb is looking to improve his position.
Sung winds up and cracks Bbb with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sung working the head and body with strikes.
Bbb is looking to escape.
Sung working over Bbb with some ground and pound. Bbb looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Sung there.
Sung working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sung throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bbb throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bbb taking some punishment here, with Sung in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sung lands a nice short elbow.
Bbb punching from the bottom.
Bbb looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bbb lands with a few short shots to the body.
Sung looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bbb with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bbb missing with punches from the bottom.
Sung scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sung drops an elbow to the side of Bbb's head.
Bbb missing with punches from the bottom.
Sung lands with a punch from half guard.
Sung working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sung takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bbb throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bbb missing with punches from the bottom.
Bbb misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bbb taking some punishment here, with Sung in his half guard.
Bbb avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sung.
Bbb landing small, sideways elbows.
Sung looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bbb wants to get back to his feet.

That's eight 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sung lands a nice short elbow.
Bbb flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sung prevents Bbb from improving his position.
Sung is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bbb flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sung slips a nice elbow through Bbb's hands, connecting with Bbb's forehead.
Bbb landing strikes from the bottom.
Sung slips a nice elbow through Bbb's hands, connecting with Bbb's forehead.
Sung takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sung thows a huge punch but Bbb dodges it nicely.
Sung slips a nice elbow through Bbb's hands, connecting with Bbb's forehead.
Bbb tries to get to full guard but Sung has control of the leg.
Bbb on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sung is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sung thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bbb's head.
Sung drops an elbow to the side of Bbb's head.
Bbb connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Sung lands strikes from half guard.
Bbb is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sung scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sung winds up and cracks Bbb with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sung throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sung takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sung missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sung thows a huge punch but Bbb dodges it nicely.
Bbb blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sung.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bbb throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sung drops an elbow to the side of Bbb's head.
Bbb avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sung.
Bbb is pressing down on Sung's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Sung clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Sung dodges the punch combination from Bbb.
Sung closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bbb circles away.
Sam Sung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sung shoots in looking for a takedown but Bbb manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sung's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bbb fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sung avoids it really well and circles away.
Sung is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bbb sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Sung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sung leaves Bbb with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bbb shoots and misses

and Sung decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bbb's guard.
Sung loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sung distracts Bbb with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Bbb escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sung gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sung postures up and lands a big shot to Bbb's brow.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sung lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sung avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sung postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bbb tries to strike from the bottom.
Sung scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sung is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Sung takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Bbb striking off his back.
Sung postures up and lands a big shot to Bbb's brow.
Sung chips away with some ground and pound.
Bbb lands a decent punch to the body there.
Sung makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sung prevents Bbb from getting back to his feet.
Bbb has momentary wrist control but Sung slips an elbow through the middle.
Sung with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sung loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bbb lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Sung working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bbb's head.
Bbb with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Sung can't handle though.
Bbb trying to strike off his back.
Sung scoring with some ground and pound.
Sung lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bbb striking from the bottom here.
Sung landing some decent shots from guard.
Bbb thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sung stands up over Bbb, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sung working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bbb throwing short punches from the bottom.
Sung postures up and lands a big shot to Bbb's brow.
Sung works over Bbb with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bbb wants to get back to his feet but Sung is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bbb throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Bbb working for a triangle but Sung defends it easily.
Sung lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sung postures up and lands a big shot to Bbb's brow.
Bbb throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bbb trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sung chips away with some ground and pound.
Bbb trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bbb throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sung chips away with some ground and pound.
Sung working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sung stands up out of Bbb's guard for a moment - Bbb manages to land a nice upkick.

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.
Bbb scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Sung stands up over Bbb, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sung works over Bbb with some ground and pound from guard.
Bbb is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bbb lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bbb scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sung gets full guard.
Sung throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sung trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bbb lands a couple of elbows.
Sung looking for a sweep. Not yet Sung, not yet.
Sung throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sung throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sung has momentary wrist control but Bbb slips an elbow through the middle.

Bbb is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Sung has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bbb is looking to defend but Sung has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bbb! Sung pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bbb taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:18 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sam Sung!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Duckyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and View Sonic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronald Duckyson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to View Sonic's chin.

Duckyson
vs
Sonic

198 cm
25
275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

220 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super 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, Ronald Duckyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, View Sonic!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duckyson looks to land a combination but Sonic avoids it well.
Duckyson misses with a few strikes there.
Duckyson swinging wildly here.
Duckyson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Sonic scores a takedown into full mount!
Sonic lands with some strikes.

It looks like Ronald Duckyson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duckyson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Sonic loads up with a big shot that hurts Duckyson! He's pulled Sonic in close but Sonic has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Duckyson survive? More strikes from Sonic and Duckyson is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). View Sonic!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Steptoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamakura Bakufu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamakura Bakufu acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Steptoe
vs
Bakufu

225 cm
25
300 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

210 cm
26
278 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Steptoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kamakura Bakufu!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakufu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Steptoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bakufu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Steptoe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bakufu misses with a two punch combination.
Bakufu misses with a wild combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bakufu!
Kamakura Bakufu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Steptoe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Steptoe showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Steptoe seems to be working for a kimura but Bakufu defends the submission attempt.
Bakufu is trying to get back to full guard.

Steptoe looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Steptoe seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steptoe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bakufu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Steptoe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bakufu wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bakufu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Steptoe looking to pass the guard.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakufu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bakufu misses with a head kick.

Steptoe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Steptoe looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

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

Steptoe with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bakufu tries to reverse the position but Steptoe maintains control.

Steptoe is working for a guillotine from mount but Bakufu frees his head quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakufu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Steptoe looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Steptoe wants to finish this one by submission but Bakufu is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Steptoe.
Bakufu tries to lock up and control but Steptoe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Steptoe looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

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

Steptoe is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bakufu has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bakufu!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steptoe keeping moving, preventing Bakufu from controlling successfully.
Bakufu thows a big elbow that misses.
Bakufu wants to control from the top but Steptoe keeps moving.
Steptoe has Bakufu pulled in close to control his posture.
Bakufu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Steptoe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bakufu's guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steptoe pushing down on Bakufu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Steptoe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bakufu defends it well.

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

Steptoe is trying for a kimura here. Bakufu looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Steptoe wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Steptoe!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Aronoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aronoff has chosen Here Comes the Pain by Slayer as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Karlsson
vs
Aronoff

188 cm
25
223 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

180 cm
29
245 lbs
19 - 14 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimmy Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Aronoff!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson shoots in and drives through. Aronoff sprawls well.
Aronoff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aronoff blocks a jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aronoff wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Aronoff breaks from the clinch.

Aronoff clinches with his opponent.
Aronoff stops a takedown attempt from Karlsson.

Karlsson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Aronoff uses from the top position.
Aronoff wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
Aronoff trying to move into half guard but instead Karlsson has managed to sweep!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karlsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Karlsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Aronoff working for a triangle but Karlsson defends it easily.
Karlsson 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.
Aronoff lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Karlsson!
Karlsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Karlsson is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karlsson regains half guard.
Aronoff tries to pass the half guard into mount. Karlsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

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

Aronoff is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Karlsson sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aronoff prevents Karlsson from improving his position.
Karlsson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aronoff content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Karlsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Karlsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aronoff postures up.
Aronoff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aronoff won't allow Karlsson to sweep him here.
Karlsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karlsson is breathing heavily.
Karlsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aronoff manages to get himself to full guard.
Karlsson landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aronoff's head.

Aronoff manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Aronoff gets a takedown into half guard.
Karlsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Karlsson is looking to improve his position.
Karlsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Karlsson looking for a guillotine here but Aronoff defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aronoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aronoff manages to get himself to full guard.
Karlsson is working Aronoff over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Karlsson trying to control but Aronoff is working from the bottom.
Karlsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Aronoff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karlsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karlsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Karlsson throws a series of punches but Aronoff avoids them all with ease.
Aronoff wants to clinch.

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

Karlsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aronoff gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aronoff preventing the sweep.

Aronoff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Karlsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aronoff wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aronoff's guard.
Aronoff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aronoff is breathing heavily.
Karlsson stands and throws Aronoff's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Aronoff is looking to regain half guard here but Karlsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Aronoff is not content to let Karlsson control the position.
Karlsson working away.

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.
Karlsson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Karlsson advances nicely into full mount.

Karlsson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Aronoff manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Aronoff is looking for a sweep.
Karlsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aronoff keeps working.
Karlsson working the ground and pound from side control.
Karlsson tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aronoff struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Karlsson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Aronoff manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Karlsson is trying to control. Aronoff wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Karlsson lands a nice short elbow.

Karlsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Karlsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aronoff's head.
Karlsson is looking to take a break and control but Aronoff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Karlsson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Aronoff tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karlsson raining down shots from the mount!
Karlsson with shots to the head and body - Aronoff looks very uncomfortable down there.
Aronoff tries to hold on but Karlsson pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Karlsson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Aronoff misses the body punch

and Karlsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Aronoff working for a triangle but Karlsson defends it easily.
Karlsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aronoff is looking to stand up but Karlsson isn't so interested in that idea.
Karlsson trying to control but Aronoff is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Karlsson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aronoff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson advances position into side control!
Aronoff is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Karlsson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Karlsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aronoff sees it coming and defends easily.
Karlsson passes to full mount!

Aronoff defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Karlsson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson cracks Aronoff with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
A nice elbow there by Karlsson.
Karlsson looking to control but Aronoff is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Karlsson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Aronoff's face.
Aronoff is looking to improve his position but Karlsson isn't that keen on the idea.
Karlsson lands a heavy elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aronoff is wriggling around trying to escape.
Karlsson breaks from Aronoff's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Karlsson lands a nice shot to the head.
Karlsson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Aronoff's face.
Karlsson unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Karlsson.
Karlsson prevents Aronoff from getting the reversal.
Karlsson unloading with bombs!
Karlsson with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Karlsson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Karlsson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Aronoff is desperately trying to improve his position but Karlsson has a good base and remains in mount.
Karlsson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karlsson with a couple of short strikes.
Aronoff has given up his back here.

Karlsson is cranking Aronoff's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Aronoff! He's tightened the choke and Aronoff is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jimmy Karlsson!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tetsu Bodashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Run On Sentence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sentence has chosen Keep Your Head- Jon Connor as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tetsu Bodashi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Bodashi
vs
On Sentence

177 cm
26
160 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

172 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tetsu Bodashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Run On Sentence !
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sentence shoots and misses
and Bodashi counters with a straight right hand.

Bodashi rushes Sentence and presses him up against the cage.
Sentence takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sentence changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bodashi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sentence shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tetsu Bodashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Run On Sentence .
Bodashi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tetsu Bodashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sentence looks gassed!
Sentence keeps the fight on the outside.
Sentence with a poor takedown
and Bodashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bodashi wants to clinch
and Sentence counters with a series of strikes. Bodashi will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sentence leaves Bodashi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bodashi.
Bodashi tries to clinch up.
Bodashi is looking to clinch.
Sentence tries for a takedown but Bodashi circles away easily
and Bodashi counters with a one-two to the body.

Bodashi clinches up against the cage.
Sentence takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice right hand lands inside from Bodashi.
Bodashi lands a knee to the head.
Bodashi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sentence 's face.
Sentence takes an elbow to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bodashi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bodashi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bodashi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bodashi lands an elbow inside that Sentence shrugs off.
Bodashi lands a shot to the body.
Bodashi crunches a lovely knee into Sentence 's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Bodashi.
Bodashi landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bodashi obliges.
Knees to the body from Bodashi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bodashi.
Bodashi lands a shoulder strike.
Bodashi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sentence 's face.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bodashi.
Bodashi lands a knee to the head.
Bodashi connects with a knee to the head.
Bodashi working Sentence over with knees to the body.
Sentence takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bodashi landing knees to the body.
Bodashi lands a body shot.
Sentence is working for takedown but Bodashi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bodashi keeps control of Sentence as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Bodashi.
A short right from Bodashi on the inside.
Bodashi lands a nice elbow.
Bodashi lands a nice knee to the body.
Bodashi connects with a knee to the head.
Sentence has Bodashi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bodashi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bodashi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bodashi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sentence 's defenses.
Sentence digs a right hand into Bodashi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bodashi's gas tank.
Bodashi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sentence 's face.
Sentence stalls.
Bodashi lands a shot to the body.
Bodashi landing knees to the body.

Sentence is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bodashi can't fight it off and eventually Sentence manages to take the fight to the floor. Bodashi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sentence accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sentence trying to control the position from guard on top but Bodashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sentence throwing strikes but missing.
Sentence throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bodashi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bodashi is adopting a defensive guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sentence postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsu Bodashi dominated that 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.

A decent looking cross lands there for Bodashi.
Sentence tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bodashi swivels and escapes.
Sentence shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bodashi defends it nicely.
Bodashi is looking to clinch but Sentence is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bodashi throws a head kick that misses.
Bodashi closes the distance but Sentence moves to the side
and Sentence counters with a nice uppercut.
Sentence is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bodashi tries to clinch but Sentence is having none of it.

Bodashi forces Sentence back against the cage and clinches.
Bodashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bodashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Bodashi.
Bodashi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sentence in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bodashi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sentence in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bodashi lands a nice knee to the body.
Bodashi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bodashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sentence takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice elbow from Bodashi.
Tetsu Bodashi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bodashi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Bodashi.
Bodashi landing knees to the head.
Sentence is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bodashi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sentence in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sentence tries to land knees in the clinch but Bodashi avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bodashi lands a good knee to the midsection. Sentence won't want to take too many of those.
Sentence misses with a knee to the head.
Bodashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sentence is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bodashi is keeping busy.
Bodashi scores with a knee to the head.
Bodashi crunches a lovely knee into Sentence 's ribcage.
Sentence effectively controlling the action here.
Sentence on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bodashi missing with knees to the body.
Sentence has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bodashi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tetsu Bodashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Run On Sentence .
Bodashi looking to throw knees to the head but Sentence is blocking nicely.
Sentence takes a shot to the head.
Sentence takes a shot to the head.
Bodashi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sentence blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sentence has Bodashi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bodashi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bodashi missing with knees to the body.
Sentence is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bodashi is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bodashi prevents Sentence from breaking the clinch.
Bodashi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sentence is looking to break free of the clinch but Bodashi has double underhooks.
Bodashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bodashi misses with a knee to the head.
Sentence wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sentence tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sentence takes an elbow to the temple.
Bodashi landing knees to the body.
Sentence is trying to break the clinch but Bodashi is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Sentence 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bodashi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bodashi with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Bodashi.
Bodashi misses with a punch to the body.
Bodashi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sentence stalling in the clinch but Bodashi improves position.

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.

Sentence gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sentence trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sentence tries to free his leg and advance position but Bodashi is retaining full guard.
Bodashi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sentence is trying to control but can't.
Bodashi is trying to control the action in half guard but Sentence is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sentence is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Bodashi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsu Bodashi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bodashi tries to close the distance and clinch but Sentence swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Bodashi there.
Bodashi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sentence throws a poor cross that misses
and Bodashi counters with a low kick, right behind Sentence 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bodashi looks to clinch

and Sentence counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bodashi won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bodashi holds on to Sentence 's head and controls the position momentarily.
Bodashi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sentence 's best efforts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sentence wants to pass to mount but Bodashi is defending the position.
Bodashi wants to get back to full guard.

Sentence is looking for a kimura but Bodashi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sentence to get the leverage.
Bodashi is looking to control Sentence 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bodashi avoid being mounted?
Sentence throws a strike but Bodashi avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

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.
Bodashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sentence passes Bodashi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sentence missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bodashi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sentence .
Sentence is looking to pass Bodashi's guard but actually Bodashi recovers to full guard.
Sentence working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bodashi trying to keep a closed guard but Sentence is proving a slippery customer.
Bodashi managing to control the position.
Sentence stopping the sweep attempt from Bodashi.
Sentence loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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.
Sentence throwing strikes from guard but Bodashi blocks nicely.
Sentence postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sentence trying to control the position from guard on top but Bodashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bodashi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sentence can't get the takedown.
Bodashi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Run On Sentence has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tetsu Bodashi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bodashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sentence backwards.
Bodashi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Run On Sentence comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bodashi 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsu Bodashi!