SKFCC 1 Round 1 FIGHT! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Falcon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sai Kit Leung (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.

Falcon
vs
Kit Leung

190 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
222 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Adam Falcon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sai Kit Leung!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leung tries to score a power double leg takedown but Falcon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Leung somewhat.
Falcon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Leung shoots in but Falcon avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Leung drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Falcon wants to stand but Leung is controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Falcon is on top in guard.

Falcon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leung has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Falcon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leung on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leung wants to sweep here but Falcon controlling him for the moment.
Leung trying to control the position.
Falcon won't allow Leung to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leung is on top in guard.
Leung cracks Falcon with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcon can't keep his opponent in guard - Leung advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Falcon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leung is taking a breather. Falcon 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.
Falcon tries to kick Leung off but Leung keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Falcon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leung with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Leung scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Leung scores with a couple of nice shots.
Leung is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Falcon wants to get back to his feet.

Leung is looking for a kimura but Falcon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leung to get the leverage.
Ground and pound from Leung.

Falcon is rocked!
Leung has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leung is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Falcon is hurt! He's hurt bad - Leung fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Falcon from any more punishment! Congratulations to Leung! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sai Kit Leung!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peek Boo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Los Loco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Boo
vs
Loco

225 cm
25
275 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
290 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peek Boo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Los Loco!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boo missing with a left hand there. Loco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Loco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boo.
Boo shoots in for a double leg but Loco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Loco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boo.
Boo looks to throw the jab but Loco is out of range.

Boo dives in and scores a takedown into Loco's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boo is in close to Loco's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boo distracts Loco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boo 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.
Loco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Boo drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Boo as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Loco screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Boo! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Peek Boo!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ai Za (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Duxe (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.

Za
vs
Duxe

181 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ai Za!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Duxe!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duxe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Za.
Duxe throws a right hand that Za ducks under and follows up with a left that Za also avoids with ease.

Za shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Duxe's guard.
Za sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Duxe is working an open guard so Za takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Duxe throws a series of punches but Za avoids them all with ease.
Duxe looks to land a combination. Za sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Za tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Duxe misses with a double jab.
Duxe swinging wildly here.
Duxe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duxe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Za moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Za drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Za decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Za throws a solid leg kick but Duxe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Za.

Duxe gets caught napping as Za dives in and scores a takedown. Duxe manages to retain guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duxe wants to stand but Za is controlling the position.
Duxe looks gassed!
Za looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Za decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Za feints and as Duxe raises his hands in defense, Za changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Za sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Za stands up and waves to Duxe to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duxe misses with a series of wild punches.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Duxe prevents Za from breaking the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duxe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Za tries to circle away but Duxe has him pinned against the cage.
Duxe wants to break free but Za has control.
Za wants to get back to striking at distance but Duxe won't allow it.
Duxe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Za tries a body shot but Duxe blocks it.
Za tries to break free but Duxe pushes him back against the cage.

Za works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Duxe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Za.
Za is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Za thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Za postures up in Duxe's guard and throws a big left but Duxe blocks it.
Duxe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Za controls the pace.
Duxe wants to get back to his feet but Za is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Za drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Za jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Za 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.
Za prevents Duxe from getting back to his feet.
Za's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Za gets to his feet. Duxe looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Za fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duxe misses with the combination.
Duxe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Frank Duxe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Za tries to clinch up.
Duxe throws a nice looking combination but Za bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Za scores with a takedown into Duxe's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Za stands up and waves to Duxe to follow him.

Duxe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Za is working Duxe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Za 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Za looks for a takedown but Duxe sprawls well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Duxe!
Duxe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Za circles away quickly and effectively.

Za shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Za was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Za cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Za has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Duxe's face.
Za sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Za breaks from Duxe's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Duxe is rocked!
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!
Za postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Duxe bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Za and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ai Za!

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 Blink Deathgrip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crash Archangel (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.

Deathgrip
vs
Archangel

185 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
208 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Blink Deathgrip!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Crash Archangel!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Deathgrip.
Archangel shoots for a double leg takedown but Deathgrip sprawls well. He's pushed Archangel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Archangel fails with the takedown.
Archangel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blink Deathgrip has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crash Archangel.
Deathgrip misses with a takedown attempt - Archangel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Archangel drives through with a takedown into Deathgrip's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Archangel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Deathgrip is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Deathgrip holds on and takes a little breather.
Archangel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Archangel trying to control the position from guard on top but Deathgrip is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Deathgrip is looking to sinch up a triangle. Archangel throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Deathgrip's body to avoid the submission. Deathgrip has instead reached around Archangel's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Deathgrip arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Blink Deathgrip!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perry Per Per (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Stone (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.

Per Per
vs
Stone

191 cm
18
218 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
218 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Perry Per Per!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jacob Stone!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Per Per throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Per Per moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice takedown defense from Stone. No joy for Per Per on that attempt.
Per Per will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stone stuffs the takedown attempt from Per Per. Per Per gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Perry Per Per. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Per Per slips under a jab.
Stone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

It looks like Perry Per Per has been cut.
Per Per shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stone but Stone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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!
Stone drops Per Per with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Per Per! Stone dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Stone!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Peters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peters comes to the cage accompanied by the Ong Bak theme. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Peters
vs
Silva

188 cm
23
195 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

184 cm
26
198 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Tokyo Defiance

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 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jordan Peters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Silva!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Peters moves out of range of the strikes.
Peters avoids a punch combination nicely.

Silva looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Peters tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Peters keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Peters has hold of Silva's hands but Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Silva lands with a punch from half guard.
Peters on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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!
Silva trying to control from half guard but Peters is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Peters has hold of Silva's hands but Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Peters has hold of Silva's hands but Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Silva wants to control but Peters is keeping him busy.
Peters tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Silva seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Peters is rocked!
Silva working over Peters with some ground and pound. Peters looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oh Peters is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Silva lands a big elbow - Peters is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Silva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axel Stevens has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jonathan Hawkins's chin.

Hawkins
vs
Stevens

165 cm
26
142 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

180 cm
21
160 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

GR Design - Elegance and Comfort (Made in Italy)

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonathan Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Axel Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens throws a body punch but Hawkins moves out of range.
Stevens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawkins jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stevens misses with a low kick as Hawkins jumps back.
Hawkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stevens was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawkins.
Hawkins misses with a body shot.
Stevens shoots in but Hawkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stevens fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hawkins cracks Stevens with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens throws a sloppy head kick and Hawkins moves out of range easily.
Stevens is looking to chop away at Hawkins's legs.
Stevens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hawkins works the jab nicely.
Stevens takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stevens misses the shot to the body.
Hawkins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hawkins circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hawkins counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hawkins misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Hawkins as he connects with a hook.
Hawkins throws a hook to the side of Stevens's head but Stevens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stevens doesn't seem bothered though.
Stevens throws a shot from downtown. Hawkins moves away and avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stevens closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hawkins quickly recovers to half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Stevens is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hawkins preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawkins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hawkins.

Stevens is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stevens preventing the sweep.
Hawkins is working hard here to advance position.
Stevens postures up and lands a big shot to Hawkins's brow.
Hawkins wants to sweep here but Stevens controlling him for the moment.
Hawkins trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens passes Hawkins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stevens missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawkins gets full guard.
Stevens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hawkins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stevens gets full guard.
Hawkins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stevens wants to sweep here but Hawkins controlling him for the moment.
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.

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

A decent looking body kick lands there for Stevens.
Stevens throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stevens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawkins.
Stevens is looking to land body kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stevens.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hawkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevens moves away.
Stevens wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stevens doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hawkins counters with a takedown into side control.
Hawkins scores with a couple of short elbows.
Stevens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hawkins tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawkins trying to control the position but Stevens is working away.
Stevens regains half guard.
Hawkins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hawkins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jonathan Hawkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hawkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stevens is refusing to be controlled, as Hawkins sits in half guard.
Hawkins is looking to advance position but Stevens won't allow it.
Hawkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stevens has hold of Hawkins's hands but Hawkins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hawkins prevents Stevens from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins is trying to control. Stevens wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stevens regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stevens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stevens is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Stevens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hawkins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hawkins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hawkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevens is retaining full guard.
Hawkins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hawkins wants to control but Stevens is keeping him busy.
Stevens wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins working the head and body with strikes.
Stevens gets back to full guard.
Hawkins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stevens wants to improve his position but instead Hawkins has moved into half 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!
Stevens makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stevens.

Stevens is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hawkins defends well.
Hawkins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Hawkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stevens has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hawkins has managed to get both his arms back between Stevens's legs - danger averted.
Stevens keeping full guard, as Hawkins tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawkins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stevens's head.
Stevens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hawkins is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Axel Stevens will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Stevens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawkins.
Stevens avoids the body shot from Hawkins.
Hawkins swings for the body but Stevens moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stevens moves away from the strike by Hawkins.
Hawkins slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevens lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stevens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawkins.
Stevens throws a body punch but Hawkins moves out of range.
Stevens wants to slow Hawkins down by chopping away at his legs.
Stevens looks to land a left hand but Hawkins moved out of range nicely.
Stevens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hawkins circles away quickly and effectively.

Hawkins drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens keeping full guard, as Hawkins tries to pass.

Stevens is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hawkins wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.

Hawkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stevens has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hawkins has managed to get both his arms back between Stevens's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawkins wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
Hawkins distracts Stevens with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hawkins scoring with some ground and pound.
Hawkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevens is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.

Stevens looking for a guillotine here but Hawkins defends easily.
Stevens has momentary wrist control but Hawkins slips an elbow through the middle.
Hawkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hawkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Stevens has wrist control.
Hawkins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Stevens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hawkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hawkins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stevens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hawkins manages to get himself to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stevens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens connects with a couple of short punches.
Stevens stopping the sweep attempt from Hawkins.
Stevens postures up.

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 Jonathan Hawkins.
I think Hawkins 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jonathan Hawkins!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henry Beninth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone comes into a darkened arena with his song building. bottinekes kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Beninth
vs
Stone

175 cm
26
155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

168 cm
25
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent elbows
Prefers standup

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

MadDogs

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Beninth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samuel Stone!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beninth doesn't manage to clinch there - Stone circles away.

Stone scores with a takedown into Beninth's guard.
Stone controlling from the top position.
Beninth looking for a sweep. Not yet Beninth, not yet.
Beninth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beninth managing to control the position.
Beninth trying to control the position.

Beninth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone pulls Beninth in to control the position.
Stone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beninth is one step ahead there.
Beninth wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Stone wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Beninth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stone is keeping the position for now.

Stone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beninth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beninth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Beninth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stone is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beninth wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Beninth postures up in Stone's guard and throws a big left but Stone blocks it.

Stone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beninth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Beninthis looking to pass into half guard but Stone pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Stone is in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Beninth manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Beninth looking to pass the guard.
Stone managing to control the position.
Beninth is looking to stand up but Stone won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Samuel Stone will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Stone takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Samuel Stone has been cut.
Beninth stuffs the takedown attempt from Stone. Stone gets slowly back to his feet.
Stone shoots in looking for a takedown. Beninth tries to sprawl out of it but Stone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Beninth manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Beninth lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stone backs up against the cage.

Stone drives through with a takedown into Beninth's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone slips nicely into half guard.
Stone wants to advance to full mount but Beninth doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone won't allow Beninth to sweep him here.
Beninth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone is staying active underneath Beninth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Beninth is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Beninth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beninth.
Stone manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Beninth from controlling successfully.
Stone has his hands on Beninth's head, controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beninth wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Stone pulls Beninth in close to his closed guard and prevents Beninth from doing any damage or advancing position.

We're going to have a standup here because Henry Beninth wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Beninth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stone dives in and grabs Beninth's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beninth pushes down on Stone's head and hops out.
Henry Beninth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Stone.
Nice sprawl there from Beninth as Stone shoots in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beninth leaves Stone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stone.
Beninth scores with a leg kick.
Stone is breathing heavily.
Stone fails to land the takedown.

Stone closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Beninth's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beninth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stone's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beninth is looking to stand up but Stone won't let him.
Beninth trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Beninth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Stone's cut.
That's time! Beninth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Stone closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Beninth did well to prevent Stone getting side control.
Stone passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Beninth!
Beninth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Beninth is squirming around, avoiding Stone's attempts to control the action.
Beninth regains half guard.
Beninth trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Stone manages to pass to mount!

Stone is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Beninth has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Beninth!
Samuel Stone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beninth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stone swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beninth wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Stone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Stone has his foot on Beninth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beninth works his way back into a safe position though.
Beninth won't allow Stone to sweep him here.
Beninth trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stone looking for a sweep. Not yet Stone, not yet.
Stone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Henry Beninth just wasn't active enough.

Stone looking to score a takedown here. Beninth is defending well but Stone drives through and ends up in Beninth's guard.
Beninth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stone is one step ahead there.
Beninth is trying to keep Stone in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone passes Beninth's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Beninth wants to improve his position but Stone is controlling well.
Stone wants to pass the guard but Beninth is defending well.
Beninth wants to control but Stone is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Stone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stone content to control rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Beninth is defending against the submission attempts here by Stone.
Beninth trying to hold on to Stone's head to control him but Stone postures up.
Beninth is pressing down on Stone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Beninth can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stone controls the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stone trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Beninth manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Beninth wants to stand and escape but instead Stone has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Stone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stone 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Stone!