NFC 30 - Olo'kov V Christopher PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evander Holyshit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton LaVey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holyshit comes to the cage accompanied by Black Dog. LaVey has chosen Punishment as his entrance music. Anton LaVey is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Holyshit
vs
LaVey

190 cm
27
218 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

188 cm
22
210 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Evander Holyshit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anton LaVey!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaVey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holyshit lands with a cross.

It looks like Anton LaVey has been cut.

Holyshit looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

LaVey has an active guard here but Holyshit has managed to pass into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

LaVey pushes Holyshit off and gets back to his feet.
Holyshit tries to work over LaVey's front leg with a kick but LaVey checks it.
Holyshit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holyshit tries to clinch but LaVey moves out of range.
LaVey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holyshit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LaVey throws a shot from downtown. Holyshit moves away and avoids it.

Holyshit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Holyshit prevents the takedown attempt.

Holyshit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

LaVey tries to keep at a distance but Holyshit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Holyshit presses LaVey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
LaVey looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Holyshit manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Holyshit wants to get back to his feet but LaVey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Holyshit has control of LaVey's left arm, preventing LaVey from doing any damage.
LaVey thows a big elbow that misses.
Holyshit looking to hit a scissor sweep but LaVey is one step ahead there.
Holyshit wants to get back to his feet but LaVey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
LaVey wants to pass the guard but Holyshit is keeping the position.
Holyshit keeping moving, preventing LaVey from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Holyshit changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. LaVey tries to avoid it but Holyshit manages to keep hold of a leg and drag LaVey to the ground. LaVey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
LaVey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holyshit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holyshit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holyshit avoids the head kick by LaVey.
LaVey lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Holyshit circles away from the clinch attempt.

LaVey closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - LaVey lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

LaVey postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Holyshit is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of LaVey, into his guard.
Holyshit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for LaVey on the ground.
Holyshit looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Holyshit lands a couple of elbows.
LaVey wants to sweep but no luck.
Holyshit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Holyshit lands a couple of digs.

LaVey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holyshit works over LaVey with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaVey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Holyshit's guard.
Holyshit looking to control.
LaVey being controlled here momentarily.
Holyshit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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!
LaVey wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit wants to stand but LaVey has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Holyshit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
LaVey trying to control here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
LaVey tries to get to full guard but Holyshit has control of the leg.
Holyshit seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holyshit landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
LaVey trying to hold on to Holyshit's head to control him but Holyshit postures up.
LaVey is staying active underneath Holyshit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evander Holyshit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton LaVey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

LaVey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holyshit.
Holyshit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from LaVey.
Holyshit has a takedown stuffed.
Holyshit throws a head kick but LaVey moves out of range.
LaVey's corner calls for a 1-2. LaVey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
LaVey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and LaVey wants it to stay on the feet.
LaVey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
LaVey moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
LaVey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holyshit.
Evander Holyshit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holyshit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
LaVey shoots for a double leg takedown but Holyshit sprawls well. He's pushed LaVey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
LaVey fails to land the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LaVey tries to close the distance and clinch but Holyshit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
LaVey is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaVey fails to land with a series of punches.
Holyshit moves out of range of the leg kick from LaVey.
LaVey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Evander Holyshit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton LaVey.
Holyshit dives in and grabs LaVey's left leg, looking for a takedown. LaVey pushes down on Holyshit's head and hops out.
Holyshit fails to land with a series of punches.
LaVey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holyshit defends it nicely.
Holyshit fails to land the takedown.
LaVey looks to land a combination but Holyshit avoids it well.
Holyshit scores with the left hand. LaVey knows he should have avoided that one.
Holyshit shoots in and drives through. LaVey sprawls well.
Holyshit takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaVey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holyshit's waist but Holyshit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing LaVey off to one side.
Holyshit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from LaVey.
Holyshit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holyshit is trying hard to land a takedown here. LaVey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
LaVey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anton LaVey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holyshit is looking to land body kicks.

Holyshit has closed the distance and engaged LaVey in a clinch.

LaVey wants the takedown. Holyshit is fighting it off but LaVey persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Holyshit's guard against the cage.
Holyshit keeping moving, preventing LaVey from controlling successfully.
Holyshit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Holyshit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in LaVey's guard.
LaVey manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit wants to hold on but LaVey pushes him away.
Holyshit is trying desperately to improve position.

LaVey swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Holyshit is now in LaVey's guard. A big mistake from LaVey there, giving up the dominant position!
Holyshit looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

LaVey looking for subs off his back but Holyshit has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
LaVey wants to get back to his feet.
LaVey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holyshit 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Holyshit lands a nice short elbow.
LaVey on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Holyshit decides to stand up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LaVey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holyshit.
Holyshit misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holyshit throws a sloppy head kick
and LaVey counters with a head kick. That will keep Holyshit thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anton LaVey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Anton LaVey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

LaVey throws a jab but it's blocked by Holyshit.
Jab, jab by Holyshit - just one landing.
LaVey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Holyshit as he jumps to the side.
Holyshit shoots for a takedown but LaVey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
LaVey looks to land a combination but Holyshit avoids it well.
A head kick misses from LaVey.
LaVey stuffs the takedown.

Holyshit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Holyshit jumps into guard, dragging LaVey to the mat.
Holyshit is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Holyshit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
LaVey tries to free his leg and advance position but Holyshit is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaVey stopping the sweep attempt from Holyshit.
LaVey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LaVey lands a couple of elbows.
Holyshit throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
LaVey stands and throws Holyshit's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Holyshit throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.

LaVey has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
LaVey tries to clinch but Holyshit is having none of it.
LaVey wants to clinch up but Holyshit keeps it at a distance.
Holyshit connects with a nice looking jab.
Anton LaVey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holyshit dives in and grabs LaVey's left leg, looking for a takedown. LaVey pushes down on Holyshit's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evander Holyshit. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

LaVey scores a takedown into full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaVey lands a big elbow.

LaVey is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Holyshit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LaVey.
Holyshit looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
LaVey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Holyshit manages to get an easy takedown there - catching LaVey on his heels. He'll look to pass LaVey's guard now, I'm sure.
Holyshit landing some decent shots from guard.
LaVey 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaVey being controlled here, momentarily.
LaVey wants to sweep but no luck.
Holyshit landing some decent shots from guard.
LaVey wants to sweep here but Holyshit controlling him for the moment.
LaVey is trying to keep Holyshit in close.

LaVey looking for a guillotine here but Holyshit defends easily.
Holyshit keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of LaVey's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit works over LaVey with some ground and pound from guard.
Holyshit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LaVey is keeping the position for now.
Evander Holyshit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
LaVey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Holyshit scoring with punches to the head and body.
Holyshit preventing the sweep.

LaVey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holyshit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
LaVey throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holyshit scoring with some ground and pound.
Holyshit lands a couple of decent looking shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Evander Holyshit.
I think Holyshit 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evander Holyshit!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Masakazu Maeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toby Smoulder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maeda comes to the cage accompanied by Wandering Star. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Maeda
vs
Smoulder

180 cm
26
165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

179 cm
24
160 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masakazu Maeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Toby Smoulder!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maeda has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Maeda clinches up against the cage.

Smoulder is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Maeda can't fight it off and eventually Smoulder manages to take the fight to the floor. Maeda looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Smoulder looking to pass the guard.
Maeda looking for a sweep. Not yet Maeda, not yet.

Smoulder gets to his feet. Maeda looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Maeda on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smoulder. Smoulder obviously looking to wear him down.
Maeda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smoulder pinned against the cage. Smoulder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maeda shoots in looking for a takedown. Smoulder tries to sprawl out of it but Maeda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smoulder manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maeda fails with the takedown

and Smoulder counters with a shoot takedown. Maeda fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masakazu Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Maeda looking for a guillotine here but Smoulder defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoulder trying to control but Maeda is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smoulder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maeda wants to sweep but no luck.
Maeda keeping moving, preventing Smoulder from controlling successfully.
Maeda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maeda has a closed guard, preventing Smoulder from standing up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Toby Smoulder was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Smoulder misses with a low kick as Maeda jumps back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smoulder tries to avoid it but Maeda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smoulder to the ground. Smoulder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smoulder throws a series of punches but Maeda avoids them all with ease.
Maeda slips a jab and a cross from Smoulder.

Smoulder gets the takedown into side control.

Smoulder stands up.
Smoulder looks gassed!
Smoulder stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smoulder wants it to stay on the feet.

Smoulder closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Maeda's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maeda has his hands on Smoulder's head, controlling the position.
Maeda is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Maeda is taking a breather. Smoulder says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda is trying to control. Smoulder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smoulder has a hand on Maeda's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Maeda takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Smoulder is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Maeda is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Smoulder to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Smoulder shrugs it off.
Maeda takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Smoulder tries to hold on but Maeda postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smoulder misses with a wild body shot.
Maeda misses with a wild body shot.
Maeda tries to clinch but Smoulder is having none of it.
Maeda looks to land a body kick but Smoulder moved away.
Maeda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smoulder, right into the meat.

Smoulder shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Smoulder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maeda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maeda works his way to full guard. Good work.
Maeda controls Smoulder momentarily but Smoulder frees himself.
Smoulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Maeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maeda 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.
Maeda has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda is trying to keep Smoulder in close.
Maeda pulls Smoulder in close to his closed guard and prevents Smoulder from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Masakazu Maeda wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Smoulder's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smoulder duly obliges.
Maeda takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Maeda clinches with his opponent.
Maeda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smoulder wants to break free but Maeda has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda looking for a takedown.
Smoulder wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smoulder is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smoulder has had enough of the clinch but Maeda keeps him there for the moment.
Maeda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smoulder just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masakazu Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smoulder has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maeda goes for a takedown attempt but Smoulder pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smoulder swats away the attempt to clinch by Maeda.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smoulder misses with a double jab.
Smoulder moves out of range of the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smoulder throws out a loose jab but Maeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Smoulder misses.
Maeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Smoulder is just out of range.
Maeda tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smoulder lands with a shot to the body.
Masakazu Maeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smoulder misses with a few strikes there.
Maeda throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maeda blocks a low kick nicely.
Maeda gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Smoulder makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Maeda really felt that one!

Smoulder feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maeda is adopting a defensive guard.
Smoulder trying to control but Maeda is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smoulder is one step ahead there.

Maeda is looking for a triangle but Smoulder pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maeda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smoulder passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Smoulder looking to control but instead Maeda has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smoulder is looking to take a break and control but Maeda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toby Smoulder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Smoulder shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Smoulder was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Maeda tries to lock up and control but Smoulder gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smoulder looking to control but Maeda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smoulder controlling from mount.
Smoulder throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Toby Smoulder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maeda bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Maeda content to stall in guard here.
Maeda pushing down on Smoulder's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda controlling the action here.
Smoulder is looking for a sweep. Maeda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smoulder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maeda not doing much here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smoulder can do anything to dispel that myth.
Maeda wants to control but Smoulder is keeping him busy.

Maeda is working for a kimura but Smoulder is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda controlling the action here.
Maeda is keen to just control but Smoulder is a slippery customer.
Maeda slows the pace down in half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Masakazu Maeda just wasn't active enough.
Smoulder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smoulder misses with a low kick as Maeda jumps back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smoulder scores with a punch to the head.
Smoulder takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smoulder throws a body kick that misses.
Maeda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maeda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Maeda enables Smoulder to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maeda manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Maeda is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Smoulder is sitting in close to Maeda's body. Maeda has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Smoulder is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Smoulder is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Maeda.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Masakazu Maeda!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masato Kameda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kameda has chosen D.O - I'm Back as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Johnson
vs
Kameda

175 cm
20
147 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
154 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anthony Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masato Kameda!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kameda fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Kameda.
Nice shot lands for Kameda.
Kameda misses with a wild combination.
Kameda misses with a series of wild punches.
Kameda misses with a looping left.
Kameda digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kameda avoids it really well and circles away.
A punch combination from Kameda misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kameda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kameda looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Kameda misses with a straight right.
Kameda thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.

Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kameda sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Johnson stalling.
Johnson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kameda wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Johnson wants to take his opponent's back but Kameda doesn't allow it.

Johnson is working for a guillotine from mount but Kameda frees his head quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kameda wants to get back to his feet.
Kameda has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.

Johnson has managed to slip his arm under Kameda's chin. This could be all over... yep, Kameda is tapping out! Submission win for Johnson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anthony Johnson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micky Greenleaf (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!

Kingston
vs
Greenleaf

200 cm
25
265 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

200 cm
21
285 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyle Kingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Micky Greenleaf!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingston misses with a few strikes there.

Greenleaf closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Greenleaf lands in his opponent's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Greenleaf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kingston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greenleaf postures up in Kingston's guard and throws a big left but Kingston blocks it.
Greenleaf missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Greenleaf looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenleaf won't allow Kingston to get back to his feet.
Greenleaf with a flurry of punches that miss.
Greenleaf trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Greenleaf drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Greenleaf seems to have locked his on tight now - Kingston screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Greenleaf, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Micky Greenleaf!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Head is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Don't sit down 'cause I've moved your chair. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gracie
vs
Head

185 cm
27
183 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

182 cm
24
195 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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, Royce Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dick Head!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Head rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Head escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Head tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Head which made him look bad.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Head.
Royce Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Head pinned against the cage. Head gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Head.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Head sprawls well. Head wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Head fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Head has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Head manages to break the clinch.
Head stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Head wants it to stay on the feet.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Head tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Head manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Head keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Head feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Head from controlling successfully.
Head wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his posture from full guard.

Gracie 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! Head rolls with it to try and escape but Gracie cranks on the arm and Head is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Royce Gracie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flying Knee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Criss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Flying Knee has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Knee
vs
Criss

190 cm
27
275 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

196 cm
26
265 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Flying Knee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marco Criss!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Criss scores with a shot to the body.
Knee swinging wildly here.
Knee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Criss moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Criss throws a nice looking combination but Knee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Criss swings away with a body shot that misses
and Knee counters with a one-two to the body.
Knee walks into a straight right hand from Criss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Criss misses with a body punch
and Knee counters with a three punch combo that has Criss backing up. Criss nods at Knee to acknowledge the strikes.
Criss moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Knee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Criss falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knee counters with a nice uppercut.
Criss throws a right and a left that Knee avoids nicely.
Criss misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Criss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knee punishes Criss's body with a nice straight punch.
Marco Criss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Criss looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Criss circles away quickly and effectively.
Knee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Criss misses with a lunging right hand
and Knee counters with a nice body shot.
Knee digs a good body shot into Criss's ribs.
Knee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knee thuds his right hand into Criss's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Criss moves away.
Knee fails to land with a series of punches.
Criss throws a hook but Knee avoids it easily.
Knee throws a series of punches but Criss moves out of range.
Knee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Knee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A shot to the body from Criss misses
and Knee counters with a series of strikes. Criss will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knee feints with a jab and clips Criss right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Criss is sent crashing into the canvas and Knee leaps in for the kill! Criss tries to get to his feet but Knee is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Criss is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flying Knee!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peda Woodstock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Urbonas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urbonas is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: "Stranglehold" by Ted Nugent. Jorge Urbonas will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Woodstock
vs
Urbonas

188 cm
27
211 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

210 cm
26
212 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peda Woodstock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jorge Urbonas!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodstock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Woodstock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Woodstock throws a half hearted mid kick.
Urbonas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Woodstock.
Woodstock misses with a kick to the body.
Woodstock lands a high kick!

It looks like Jorge Urbonas has been cut.

Urbonas scores a takedown into full mount!
Urbonas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Urbonas might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Woodstock can't escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Urbonas avoids the attempt from Woodstock to control.
Woodstock gets back to half guard.
Woodstock manages to get to full guard.
Urbonas looking to pass the guard.
Urbonas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Urbonas stands and throws Woodstock's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Urbonas stalls from top position.
Woodstock is trying to control Urbonas's posture but Urbonas avoids it.
Woodstock tries to bench press Urbonas off him but Urbonas keeps the position.
Urbonas taking a breather here.
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!
Woodstock is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urbonas working away.
Urbonas controlling from side mount.
Woodstock can't do much from the bottom here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Woodstock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Urbonas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Woodstock.
Woodstock throws a wild body kick that Urbonas sees coming a mile off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urbonas throws a leg kick but Woodstock sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Urbonas shoots in and bounces Woodstock off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Urbonas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Woodstock's guard.
Urbonas trying to mount his opponent but Woodstock defends it.
Woodstock is looking to improve his position.
Urbonas is thwarting Woodstock's attempts to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Urbonas slows the pace down in half guard.
Woodstock makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Woodstock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jorge Urbonas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jorge Urbonas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Woodstock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Urbonas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Urbonas slips a jab from Woodstock.
Woodstock gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Urbonas counters with a straight right hand.
Urbonas moves out of range of the body kick from Woodstock.
Woodstock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Woodstock throws a sloppy head kick and Urbonas moves out of range easily.
Urbonas misses with a series of wild punches.
Urbonas digs a good hook to Woodstock's body.
Woodstock throws a solid leg kick but Urbonas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Woodstock.
Woodstock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Urbonas content to control rather than advance.
Woodstock is looking to control Urbonas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Woodstock avoid being mounted?
Woodstock wants to get back to full guard.

Woodstock looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woodstock is looking for a sweep. Urbonas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jorge Urbonas has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodstock is positioning himself well to prevent Urbonas advancing to mount.
Woodstock tries to roll over but Urbonas keeps him under control.
Woodstock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Woodstock looking for subs from the bottom but Urbonas mounts him!
Urbonas controlling from the full mount.
Woodstock is trying to reverse the position but instead Urbonas has taken his back - oops!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Urbonas has the hooks in. Woodstock is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Urbonas is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Urbonas keeps control of the position as Woodstock tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Urbonas is persistently looking for the submission but Woodstock is defending it well.
Woodstock is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Urbonas.
Woodstock tries to escape but Urbonas has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urbonas controlling from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urbonas is not going to allow Woodstock to sit and survive in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Urbonas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jorge Urbonas's cut.
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!

Woodstock misses with a head kick.
Urbonas throws a chopping leg kick but Woodstock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Urbonas throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - Urbonas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Urbonas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Urbonas lands in his opponent's guard.
Urbonas controlling from the top position.
Woodstock is trying to keep Urbonas in close.

Woodstock throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Urbonas escapes and throws Woodstock's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Urbonas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Woodstock is looking for a sweep.
Woodstock struggling a bit here.
Woodstock is trying to escape the position but Urbonas is controlling the position.
Woodstock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Urbonas controlling from side mount.
Peda Woodstock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Urbonas is trying to get an arm triangle but Woodstock is defending well.
Woodstock struggling a bit here.
Urbonas in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jorge Urbonas wasn't active enough on the ground.
Woodstock throws a half hearted mid kick.
Urbonas is looking to chop away at Woodstock's legs.
Woodstock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Urbonas. That did some damage!
Woodstock cracks the inside of Urbonas's front leg.
Urbonas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Woodstock.
Peda Woodstock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Urbonas just misses with a punch to the body.
Urbonas fails with a takedown attempt.
Urbonas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Woodstock staying out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urbonas tries to land a leg kick but Woodstock saw it coming and moves away.
Woodstock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urbonas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Urbonas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A chopping leg kick lands by Woodstock.
Urbonas is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fighters circle, before Woodstock throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Urbonas's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Woodstock lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Peda Woodstock!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sigmar Magnusson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edmond Honda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magnusson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Go Go Godzilla - Blue Oyster Cult. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Magnusson
vs
Honda

194 cm
20
275 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

208 cm
20
280 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sigmar Magnusson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Edmond Honda!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magnusson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Honda.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Magnusson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Honda.
Honda does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Honda's jab looks to have found its range, popping Magnusson under the eye.
Magnusson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Honda.
Magnusson throws a body punch but Honda moves out of range.
Magnusson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Honda.
Honda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Magnusson has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda prevents the takedown attempt.
Honda can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Honda's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Honda tries to break the clinch but Magnusson is controlling the position.

Honda manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Magnusson.
Magnusson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Honda scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magnusson doesn't seem bothered though.
Honda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magnusson moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Honda stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sigmar Magnusson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magnusson throws a head kick that misses.
Honda lands with a thumping leg kick.
Honda scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Magnusson needs to keep his hands up - Honda had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Honda keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Honda misses with a straight right.
Honda stuffs the takedown attempt from Magnusson. Magnusson gets slowly back to his feet.
Magnusson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Magnusson.
Honda scores with a nice head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Magnusson.
Magnusson shoots in but Honda avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Honda throws a nice head kick!
Magnusson just misses with a punch to the body.
Magnusson shoots in and drives through. Honda sprawls well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magnusson throws a lazy body kick
and Honda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magnusson wants to clinch
and Honda counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Honda smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Honda throws a hook to the side of Magnusson's head but Magnusson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Honda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Honda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Honda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magnusson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Honda was well out of range. Poor timing from Magnusson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Honda, as that shot connected.
Honda scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Edmond Honda seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnusson tries to clinch but Honda moves out of range.
Honda fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magnusson on the side of the head.
Honda stuffs the takedown attempt from Magnusson. Magnusson gets slowly back to his feet.
Magnusson wants to clinch up but Honda keeps it at a distance.
Honda lands an overhand right.
Honda thuds his right hand into Magnusson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magnusson throws a head kick that misses
and Honda counters with an inside leg kick.
Magnusson misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Honda misses the target.
Magnusson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magnusson walks into a jab.
Magnusson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Honda.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Magnusson misses with a hook to the body
and Honda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Honda connects with a solid leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Honda, as that shot connected.
Magnusson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Honda is fending him off so far but Magnusson persists. Nope, Honda circles away and we're back to standing.

Magnusson gets a clinch.
Honda stops a takedown attempt from Magnusson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sigmar Magnusson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Magnusson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Honda tries to kick Magnusson off but Magnusson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Magnusson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Honda defends it well.
Magnusson is just content to waste time from the top position. Honda takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Magnusson trying to control but Honda is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Magnusson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Honda is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Honda has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edmond Honda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Magnusson moves in looking to clinch but Honda pushes him off.
Magnusson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnusson tries to clinch but Honda moves away
and Honda counters with a straight right hand.
Honda looks to throw the jab but Magnusson is out of range.
Honda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Honda.
Magnusson throws the kick towards the body but Honda avoids it.
Honda throws a jab when Magnusson was well out of range.
Magnusson is looking to clinch but Honda is avoiding it.

Honda gets tackled into the cage by Magnusson. Magnusson maintains the clinch.
Honda is trying to force a seperation but Magnusson has the dominant position.
Magnusson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Magnusson is trying to drag Honda to the mat but Honda just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Magnusson tightens his grip and picks Honda up, before dumping him to the ground. Honda manages to land in guard.
Magnusson tries to free his leg and advance position but Honda is retaining full guard.
Magnusson trying to control but Honda is working from the bottom.
Magnussonis looking to pass into half guard but Honda pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Honda is in guard.

Magnusson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Honda defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Magnusson has his foot on Honda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Honda works his way back into a safe position though.
Edmond Honda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honda seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Honda decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Magnusson, up you get!
Magnusson tries to clinch but Honda is having none of it.
Magnusson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson tries to clinch but Honda is having none of it.
Magnusson lands a nice looking body shot.
Honda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magnusson.
Edmond Honda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Honda missing with a left hand there. Magnusson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Honda scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Magnusson takes a swing at Honda's ribcage but misses.
Magnusson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Honda.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sigmar Magnusson.
I think Honda 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmond Honda!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Ololoshenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Christopher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ololoshenkov's entrance music is Vse idet po planu. A fine choice. Bryan Christopher is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Ololoshenkov
vs
Christopher

181 cm
26
216 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

STEEL PENN'S SKIN SHOP

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Igor Ololoshenkov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryan Christopher!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ololoshenkov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ololoshenkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Christopher.
Igor Ololoshenkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christopher throws the left hand but Ololoshenkov avoids the punch easily.
Ololoshenkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christopher manages to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Ololoshenkov as Christopher shoots in.
Ololoshenkov stalks Christopher and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Christopher's face. Christopher staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Bryan Christopher has been cut.
Ololoshenkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christopher.
A cross from Ololoshenkov lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ololoshenkov swings for the body but Christopher moves out of range.
Ololoshenkov looks to land a right hand but Christopher moved out of range.
Christopher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ololoshenkov.
Ololoshenkov takes a swing at Christopher's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for Ololoshenkov.

Christopher is rocked!
Christopher leaves his chin hanging out and Ololoshenkov seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Christopher crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Igor Ololoshenkov!
Igor Ololoshenkov retains his light heavyweight title!