ASTRAL.7 DYNASTY PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Julius Schoonover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroki Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julius Schoonover has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Schoonover
vs
Nakamura

185 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Julius Schoonover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroki Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Schoonover looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nakamura!

Schoonover looking for a guillotine from mount but Nakamura is having none of it.
Schoonover unloads with some shots from mount but Nakamura bucks and avoids them well.
Nakamura wants to get back to his feet.
Nakamura is in a horrible position here. Schoonover smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nakamura is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Nakamura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schoonover. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Schoonover looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Nakamura is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

Schoonover is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nakamura to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nakamura shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

Schoonover is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Nakamura can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Nakamura trying desperately to get to his feet.
Nakamura holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Schoonover tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nakamura really wants to buck Schoonover off and get back to his feet.

Schoonover is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nakamura to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nakamura shrugs it off.
Nakamura's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Schoonover can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nakamura is looking to escape.
Nakamura wants to try and get back to his feet.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Nakamura looks gassed!

Schoonover has hold of Nakamura's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nakamura manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Nakamura is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

Schoonover has isolated one of Nakamura's arms. Nakamura looking to fight him off but Schoonover twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julius Schoonover!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Akira Kambei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urban Keso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kambei comes into the arena with Tori Amos - Crucify blaring out of the sound system. Urban Keso has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Akira Kambei's chin.

Kambei
vs
Keso

164 cm
22
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

166 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Bargain Basement Best Buy (only $20)
Nuclear Nutritions

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Kambei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Urban Keso!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keso tries to clinch up.
Keso doesn't manage to clinch there - Kambei circles away.
Keso is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kambei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kambei is looking to clinch.
Keso is looking to chop away at Kambei's legs.

Kambei shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kambei trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kambei'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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Akira Kambei just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Kambei fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kambei fails to land with a series of punches.
Keso with a poor takedown

and Kambei counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kambei sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Kambei dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Keso clinches but Kambei breaks the clinch

and Kambei counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Keso!
Keso is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

Kambei gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Kambei has a takedown stuffed.
Akira Kambei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kambei circles away from the clinch attempt

and Kambei counters with a shoot takedown. Keso fights it but they end up in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kambei drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kambei jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kambei wants to control from the top but Keso keeps moving.
Keso keeping full guard, as Kambei tries to pass.
Kambei slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kambei looking to pass the guard.
Akira Kambei overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kambei looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keso wants to get back to his feet but Kambei passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kambei content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Kambei dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Keso tries to clinch up

and Kambei counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Keso's guard now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kambei showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Akira Kambei just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Keso closes the distance looking to clinch

and Kambei counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Keso's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kambei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keso is keeping the position for now.
Kambei controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kambei wants to stand but Keso has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kambei won't allow Keso to get back to his feet.
Keso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kambei's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kambei has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kambei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kambei slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kambei seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Keso for as long as he can get away with.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Kambei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kambei, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Akira Kambei!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Akira Kambei!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Akira Kambei!

Akira Kambei wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
12%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fuji Yamasoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Laborina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fuji Yamasoto could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cain Laborina's chin.

Yamasoto
vs
Laborina

180 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

176 cm
20
183 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fuji Yamasoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cain Laborina!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamasoto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laborina swivels and escapes.
Yamasoto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laborina swivels and escapes.
Yamasoto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fuji Yamasoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laborina lands with a thumping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Laborina.
Yamasoto is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Laborina lands a big head kick that sends Yamasoto tumbling to the mat! Laborina takes a step backwards and waves Yamasoto back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Yamasoto is rocked!

It looks like Fuji Yamasoto has been cut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laborina.
Oh Yamasoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laborina lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laborina flashes Yamasoto a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Yamasoto's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Yamasoto crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Laborina punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cain Laborina!

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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 Tatsuya Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatum has chosen Time to Play the Game as his entrance music. David Tatum has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Kimura
vs
Tatum

190 cm
22
206 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

176 cm
18
202 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tatsuya Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura tries to clinch but Tatum moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Tatum.
Kimura moves in looking to clinch but Tatum pushes him off.
Tatum tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kimura swivels and escapes.
Kimura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tatum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tatum shoots in for a takedown but Kimura shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kimura tries to close the distance and clinch but Tatum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kimura tries to clinch there but Tatum circles away.
Kimura moves in looking to clinch but Tatum pushes him off.
Kimura is looking to clinch but Tatum is avoiding it.
Kimura tries to clinch but Tatum is having none of it.
Tatum fails to land the takedown.
Tatsuya Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Tatum.
Kimura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tatsuya Kimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kimura is looking to clinch but Tatum is avoiding it.
Tatum takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tatum is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kimura sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Kimura shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tatum is trying to defend but Kimura finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Tatum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kimura avoids the attempt from Tatum to control.
Kimura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kimura will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A nice elbow there by Kimura.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tatum's face.
Kimura controlling from the full mount.
Kimura has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tatum is bucking up trying to escape but Kimura cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kimura controlling the position easily from mount.

Kimura goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tatum turns into him and now he's in Kimura's guard.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Tatum from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kimura can't keep his opponent in guard - Tatum advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tatum wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kimura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kimura lands a jab.

Kimura shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tatum is trying to defend but Kimura finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tatum looks gassed!
Kimura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tatum tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Kimura wants to take a breather but Tatum is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tatsuya Kimura dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tatum shoots in for a double leg but Kimura sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tatum keeps the fight on the outside.
Kimura lands a two punch combo.

It looks like David Tatum has been cut.
Kimura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kimura throws a nice head kick!
Tatum misses with the combination.

Kimura rushes Tatum and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kimura throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tatum tries to pull guard but Kimura won't allow it.

Kimura breaks from the clinch.
Tatsuya Kimura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Kimura has closed the distance and engaged Tatum in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Kimura.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kimura tries for a takedown but Tatum manages to get underhooks.
Tatum jumps guard but Kimura stands there with Tatum around his waist. Tatum gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tatsuya Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Tatum.
Kimura keeps control of Tatum as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kimura working Tatum over with knees to the body.
Tatum is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura is working Tatum over against the ropes.
Kimura scores with a shoulder strike.
Kimura lands a body shot.
Kimura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kimura is stalling here.

Kimura ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kimura no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tatum preventing the sweep.
Kimura is trying to control the position but Tatum postures up.
Kimura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tatum throws and elbow that misses. Kimura uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tatum's guard. Nice move by Kimura!
Kimura throwing strikes from guard but Tatum blocks nicely.
Tatum controls Kimura momentarily but Kimura frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Tatum keeps moving.
Tatum looking to control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kimura is looking to clinch.

Kimura shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kimura lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kimura controlling from the full mount.
Kimura with the ground and pound from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura unloading with bombs!
Kimura tries to control but Tatum wriggling away.
Kimura lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kimura looking to control but Tatum is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Kimura moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tatum has worked his arm free - good work by Tatum!
Kimura scoring with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura blocks the strikes from Tatum.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tatum is looking for a sweep.
Kimura tries to score with some ground and pound. Tatum controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tatum prevents Kimura from moving into mount.

Kimura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kimura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tatum tries to bench press Kimura off him but Kimura keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tatsuya Kimura dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Tatum's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Kimura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice takedown defense from Kimura. No joy for Tatum on that attempt.
Tatum shoots in for a takedown but Kimura shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kimura lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tatum backs up against the ropes.
Kimura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tatum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kimura wants to clinch up but Tatum keeps it at a distance.
Kimura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tatum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kimura is looking to clinch but Tatum is avoiding it.
Tatum fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tatsuya Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Tatum.
Kimura tries to clinch but Tatum moves out of range.
Kimura slaps away a takedown attempt from Tatum, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kimura tries to clinch up but Tatum circles away and keeps his distance.
Kimura tries to clinch up.
Tatum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Kimura closes the distance and pushes Tatum back into the ropes.
Kimura tries to land knees in the clinch but Tatum avoids the damage to the body.

Kimura manages to pull guard.
Tatum's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura throws a couple of heel strikes.
Tatum wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Tatum wants to stand but Kimura is controlling his posture from full guard.

Kimura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tatum is aware though and is defending well.
Kimura controlling Tatum's posture.
Tatum trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tatsuya Kimura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kimura is trying to control the position but Tatum postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kimura is on top in guard.

Tatum working for submissions but it's allowed Kimura to get to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kimura stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kimura is working for a kimura but Tatum is defending it quite comfortably.
Tatum wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kimura is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tatum reverses the position - he's now on top in Kimura's guard.
Kimura has control of Tatum's left arm, preventing Tatum from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kimura wants to sweep but no luck.
Tatum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura wants to sweep here but Tatum controlling him for the moment.
Tatum trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
David Tatum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tatum fails to land the takedown.
Tatum shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kimura as he avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tatsuya Kimura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kimura has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Tatsuya Kimura!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Tatsuya Kimura!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Tatsuya Kimura!

Tatsuya Kimura wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
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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 Inuyasha Kagome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otaku Senzuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Senzuri has chosen Infinite Mass-Enter the Dragon as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Otaku Senzuri has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Kagome
vs
Senzuri

185 cm
18
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Inuyasha Kagome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Otaku Senzuri!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kagome stuffs the takedown.
Kagome misses with a head kick.
Kagome lands a nice leg kick that just misses Senzuri's sensitive parts.
Kagome tries to clinch up.

Senzuri moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kagome - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Senzuri tries to pull guard but Kagome won't allow it.
Kagome lands an elbow just above Senzuri 's eye.
Kagome prevents Senzuri from breaking the clinch.
Kagome blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kagome throws an elbow that misses.
Kagome misses with an elbow over the top.
Kagome leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Senzuri fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Inuyasha Kagome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otaku Senzuri.
Kagome unloads a knee to the mid-section. Senzuri lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Senzuri manages to pull guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kagome tries to free his leg and advance position but Senzuri is retaining full guard.
Kagome trying to stand up but can't free himself from Senzuri's guard.
Senzuri is looking to stand up but Kagome isn't so interested in that idea.
Kagome sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kagome knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Senzuri on the ground.
Kagome wants to stand and escape but instead Senzuri has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kagome on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kagome tries to get out of the position.
Kagome pulls Senzuri in close to prevent any damage.
Senzuri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kagome is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kagome looking to control.
Kagome managing to control the position.
Kagome keeping moving, preventing Senzuri from controlling successfully.
Senzuri prevents Kagome from getting back to his feet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Senzuri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kagome manages to avoid it.
Senzuri closes the distance but Kagome moves to the side
and Kagome counters with a low kick, right behind Senzuri 's knee.
Senzuri looks gassed!
Senzuri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Senzuri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Senzuri misses with a few strikes there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senzuri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kagome buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kagome lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kagome throws a head kick that Senzuri semi-blocks.
Inuyasha Kagome is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kagome lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kagome lands a brutal head kick. Senzuri looks out on his feet and Kagome throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Inuyasha Kagome!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Mcpaene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenshiro Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenshiro Yamamoto is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Mcpaene
vs
Yamamoto

183 cm
20
184 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

183 cm
25
190 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Mcpaene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenshiro Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Yamamoto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mcpaene trying to hold on to Yamamoto's head to control him but Yamamoto postures up.
Yamamoto is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mcpaene can't escape the position.
Mcpaene tries to hold on but Yamamoto pushes him away.
Yamamoto looking to control but Mcpaene is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mcpaene is working to get back to half guard.

Yamamoto is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mcpaene to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mcpaene shrugs it off.
Mcpaene working to try and regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcpaene wants to control but Yamamoto is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Yamamoto prevents Mcpaene from getting the reversal.
Mcpaene wants to hold on but Yamamoto pushes him away.
Mcpaene tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mcpaene regains half guard.
Yamamoto wants to pass the guard but Mcpaene is defending well.
Mcpaene blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yamamoto.
Mcpaene is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mcpaene is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yamamoto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yamamoto's back!
You can see the frustration on Yamamoto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Yamamoto is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Mcpaene off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mcpaene lands a shot to the head.
Mcpaene is trying to stick to Yamamoto's back but Yamamoto is turning into Mcpaene. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mcpaene's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Yamamoto.
Mcpaene looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcpaene, not yet.

Mcpaene has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yamamoto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mcpaene is breathing heavily.
Mcpaene has momentary wrist control but Yamamoto slips an elbow through the middle.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Mcpaene!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Don Quixote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jigaro Kano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kano has chosen the zepher song as his entrance music. Jigaro Kano acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.

Quixote
vs
Kano

175 cm
20
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

175 cm
18
148 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Don Quixote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jigaro Kano!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kano gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kano wants to sweep but no luck.
Quixote trying to control but Kano is working from the bottom.
Quixote postures up.

Quixote drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kano manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Quixote has Kano in his guard.
Kano pushes down on Quixote's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Quixote wants to get back to full guard.
Kano trying to pass the guard but Quixote defending well.
Kano wants to take a breather but Quixote is having none of it.
Kano is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Quixote is not content to let Kano control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kano wants to pass to mount but Quixote is defending the position.
Kano trying to control the action but Quixote is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Quixote scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kano in his tracks.
Quixote moves out of range of the strikes.
Quixote misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kano misses the shot to the body.
Quixote buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Quixote buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kano fails with a takedown attempt.
Kano throws out a loose jab but Quixote uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quixote tries to clinch there but Kano circles away.
Quixote moves out of range of the strikes.
Kano shoots in but Quixote avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kano looks gassed!

Quixote shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Quixote is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Quixote lands a nice short elbow.
Quixote is pressing down on Kano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kano is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kano moves into full guard.

Kano pushes Quixote off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Kano gets caught flat footed, as Quixote shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Quixote drops back looking for a leg! Kano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kano manages to kick Quixote off! Quixote jumps back into Kano's guard.
Kano trying to keep a closed guard but Quixote is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Quixote dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Quixote clinches with his opponent.
Quixote changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Quixote misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Kano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quixote lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A combination from Kano does no damage.
Quixote uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kano.
Quixote moves in looking to clinch but Kano pushes him off.
Quixote checks a leg kick.
Kano tries for a takedown but Quixote sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Quixote keeps Kano at a distance using the push kick.
Kano 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.

Quixote closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Quixote lands in his opponent's guard.
Kano trying to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Quixote 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.
Quixote won't allow Kano to sweep him here.
Quixote looking to pass the guard.
Kano keeping moving, preventing Quixote from controlling successfully.

Kano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

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

Quixote is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kano is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kano has escaped and now he's on top!
Kano wants to control from the top but Quixote keeps moving.
Quixote keeping full guard, as Kano tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kano throwing strikes from guard but Quixote blocks nicely.
Kano trying to control but Quixote is working from the bottom.
Kano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kano works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kano wants to free his trapped foot but Quixote is holding on for dear life with his legs.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Quixote looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Quixote wants to stand but Kano is controlling his posture from full guard.
Quixote trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kano manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kano looking to control but Quixote is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Quixote dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kano has closed the distance and engaged Quixote in a clinch.

Kano tightens his grip and picks Quixote up, before dumping him to the ground. Quixote manages to land in guard.
Kano wants to control from the top but Quixote keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kano controls from within his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kano trying to control the position from guard on top but Quixote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quixote is trying to control the position but Kano postures up.
Kano trying to control the position from guard on top but Quixote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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

Quixote is trying to get an arm triangle but Kano is defending well.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kano wants to control but Quixote postures up.
Kano isn't going anywhere.
Quixote has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quixote trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Quixote working for a submission but Kano is keeping him at bay.
Quixote can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kano is looking to escape.
Quixote avoids the attempt from Kano to control.

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

Quixote goes for an armbar but Kano turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kano.
Quixote keeping moving, preventing Kano from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kano controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Quixote is on top in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jigaro Kano.
I think Quixote has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Don Quixote!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Don Quixote!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Don Quixote!

Don Quixote wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tiagong Akyat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tetsuhiro Uwano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akyat comes to the ring accompanied by Crank That. Uwano has chosen Yngwie J. Malmsteen - Rising Force as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Akyat
vs
Uwano

181 cm
22
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

179 cm
21
182 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tiagong Akyat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tetsuhiro Uwano!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uwano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Akyat takes one on the button.
Uwano tries to clinch up but Akyat circles away and keeps his distance.
Uwano tries to clinch but Akyat is having none of it.
Akyat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Uwano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Uwano - that will leave a mark!
Uwano throws a head kick that misses.
Uwano tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Uwano looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Uwano throwing strikes from guard but Akyat blocks nicely.

Akyat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Uwano is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uwano showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Uwano throws and elbow that misses. Akyat uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Uwano's guard. Nice move by Akyat!

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

Uwano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Akyat is aware though and is defending well.

Uwano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Akyat drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Uwano manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Akyat has Uwano in his guard.
Uwano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Akyat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Uwano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Uwano throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

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

Akyat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Uwano wants to control from the top but Akyat keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uwano's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Akyat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Akyat keeping moving, preventing Uwano from controlling successfully.
Uwano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Akyat looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Uwano puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Uwano throwing shots but Akyat is blocking nicely.
Uwano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Uwano controlling the action here.
Akyat tries to get to full guard but Uwano has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Uwano misses with a head shot. Akyat uses the momentum to regain guard.
Uwano slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Akyat working for a triangle but Uwano defends it easily.
Uwano sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tetsuhiro Uwano will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Akyat gets caught flat footed, as Uwano shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Uwano trying to control but Akyat is working from the bottom.
Akyat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Akyat is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Uwano defends well.
Uwano looking to sit in guard and control but Akyat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Akyat tries to free his leg and advance position but Uwano is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Akyat drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Uwano manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Akyat has Uwano in his guard.
Uwano controlling from the top position.
Uwano trying to control but Akyat is working from the bottom.

Despite being in the dominant position, Tetsuhiro Uwano just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Uwano tries a head kick but it misses.
Tetsuhiro Uwano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Uwano.
Uwano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akyat keeps working.
Akyat manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Akyat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Akyat looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Uwano is trying to stand up here but Akyat is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uwano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Akyat has gone for a leg lock! Uwano slips out almost immediately though and dives into Akyat's guard.

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

Akyat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Uwano looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Akyat working for a triangle but Uwano defends it easily.
Uwano showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuhiro Uwano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Uwano closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Akyat prevents Uwano from moving into mount.
Uwano throws a strike aimed at the side of Akyat's head but Akyat avoids it well.
Akyat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Uwano misses with the ground and pound.
Uwano working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Uwano just content to control the position.
Akyat is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Uwano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Uwano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akyat swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Akyat gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Uwano to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Akyat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Uwano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Uwano wants to control from the top but Akyat keeps moving.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uwano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Uwano's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Akyat looking for a sweep. Not yet Akyat, not yet.

Akyat has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Uwano should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Akyat has tightened it up now! Uwano should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tiagong Akyat!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Naoto Sugawara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borna Krk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Sugawara
vs
Krk

225 cm
21
300 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

PWNAGE $17.50 Clothing & BOTC TUF show

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naoto Sugawara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Borna Krk!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Krk or perhaps it was just good defense by Sugawara which made him look bad.

Sugawara rushes Krk and presses him up against the ropes.
Sugawara keeps control of Krk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Sugawara breaks from the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Krk there.

It looks like Naoto Sugawara has been cut.
Sugawara lands with a cross.
Naoto Sugawara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sugawara throws a right and a left that Krk avoids nicely.
Krk tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Krk dives in and grabs Sugawara's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sugawara pushes down on Krk's head and hops out.
Krk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sugawara scores with a body shot.
Krk tries for a takedown but Sugawara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Naoto Sugawara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borna Krk.
Krk scores with a spinning back kick!
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!
Sugawara lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sugawara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sugawara avoids the head kick by Krk.
Krk tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Krk.
Krk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sugawara.
Krk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Krk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Krk looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sugawara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Krk shoots in for a takedown but Sugawara shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Sugawara looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Krk is refusing to be controlled, as Sugawara sits in half guard.
Sugawara slows the pace down in half guard.
Sugawara drops an elbow to the side of Krk's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sugawara lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Sugawara.
Krk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Krk tries to kick Sugawara off but Sugawara keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
It looks like Sugawara is going to stand back up.
Sugawara wants to free his trapped foot but Krk is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sugawara slips a nice elbow through Krk's hands, connecting with Krk's forehead.
Krk won't allow Sugawara to pass to mount.
Krk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sugawara is nestled in close to Krk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sugawara has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sugawara tries to control but Krk wriggling away.
Krk tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sugawara trying to control but Krk is having none of it.
Krk is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Krk is squirming around, avoiding Sugawara's attempts to control the action.
Krk sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krk wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sugawara controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naoto Sugawara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Naoto Sugawara's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sugawara drives through and clinches with Krk against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Krk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sugawara just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Sugawara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Krk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Sugawara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sugawara closes the distance and clinches up with Krk, looking for a takedown. Sugawara pushes Krk against the ropes but Krk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Krk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sugawara sprawls well. Sugawara wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Krk gets slowly back to his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Krk.
Krk shoots in for a takedown but Sugawara shows good takedown defense.
Naoto Sugawara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borna Krk.
Sugawara moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Krk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krk is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sugawara.

Sugawara shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sugawara showed some decent athleticism there.
Krk is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sugawara is looking to advance position but Krk won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sugawara with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Krk tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Sugawara is trying to control. Krk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sugawara stops Krk from getting back to his feet.
Sugawara content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sugawara sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krk defending well though.
Sugawara trying to control the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sugawara has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Krk regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sugawara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sugawara wants to control from the top but Krk keeps moving.
Krk is trying to keep Sugawara in close.
Krk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sugawara wants to control from the top but Krk keeps moving.
Sugawara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krk is on top in guard.
Sugawara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sugawara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krk is standing up over Sugawara. Sugawara looks to escape but Krk dives into side control.

Krk tries for a kimura but Sugawara is defending well.
Sugawara is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Krk wants to stand but Sugawara is controlling his arm.
Sugawara manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sugawara is not content to let Krk control the position.
Krk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sugawara's head.
Sugawara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krk on the ground.
Krk stops Sugawara from getting back to his feet.
Krk tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naoto Sugawara dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Naoto Sugawara's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Sugawara scores with a one two! Krk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Krk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sugawara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krk.
Krk fails with a takedown attempt.

Sugawara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Krk is trying to maintain a safe position but Sugawara gets an underhook and turns Krk into the ropes.

Sugawara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krk misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Sugawara misses.
Sugawara connects with a nice looking jab.
Naoto Sugawara is winning the standup battle so far.
Sugawara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krk.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sugawara!
A head kick misses from Krk.
Danga de danga de dang - Sugawara scores with a four punch combination!
Sugawara's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Sugawara duly obliges.
Krk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Sugawara closes the distance and clinches.
Sugawara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sugawara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sugawara throws a combination. Krk tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Sugawara moves into range and clinches up with Krk.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sugawara.
Sugawara lands with a right to the head.

Sugawara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sugawara lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sugawara throws a series of strikes that have Krk backpedaling.
Sugawara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Sugawara.
Sugawara lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Sugawara drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Sugawara decides to stand back up. Sugawara steps back and let's Krk get back to his feet.
Naoto Sugawara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice combination there by Sugawara.
Sugawara scores with a one two! Krk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Krk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Sugawara drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Naoto Sugawara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sugawara won't allow Krk to get back to his feet.
Sugawara looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Krk has a closed guard, preventing Sugawara from standing up.
Krk wants to get back to his feet but Sugawara is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Krk throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Krk keeping full guard, as Sugawara tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krk wants to stand and escape but Sugawara is having none of it.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sugawara scores with a hook.
Sugawara is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A left lands for Sugawara.
Krk throws a head kick but Sugawara moves out of range.

Sugawara closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.

Sugawara breaks from the clinch.

Sugawara has closed the distance and engaged Krk in a clinch.
Sugawara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sugawara gets through Krk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Sugawara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sugawara's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Sugawara duly obliges.
Krk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sugawara as he avoids it easily.
Borna Krk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sugawara shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Krk is trying to defend but Sugawara finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Krk wants to get back to full guard.
Sugawara lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sugawara seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Sugawara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krk can do to turn this around?
Krk wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sugawara seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Krk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Naoto Sugawara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sugawara has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Naoto Sugawara!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Naoto Sugawara!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Naoto Sugawara!

Naoto Sugawara wins by unanimous decision!