Ferengi Championship Round PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronald McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Satan Hurcule (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

McDonald
vs
Hurcule

190 cm
19
235 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

187 cm
19
266 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronald McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Satan Hurcule!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurcule rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hurcule jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hurcule takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
Hurcule throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.

McDonald clinches.
Hurcule prevents a body shot from McDonald.
McDonald prevents a body shot from Hurcule.
Hurcule stalls.
Hurcule is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McDonald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDonald tries to work over Hurcule's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDonald tries to work over Hurcule's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hurcule misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hurcule struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hurcule swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hurcule backwards.
A head punch on the inside from McDonald fails to land.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
Hurcule blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hurcule blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Hurcule.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hurcule as McDonald tries to tie him up.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Hurcule.
Hurcule misses with a body punch.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Hurcule avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
McDonald lands a nice uppercut.
McDonald tries to work over Hurcule's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald prevents Hurcule from breaking the clinch.
Hurcule taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hurcule takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McDonald as Hurcule tries to tie him up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hurcule jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McDonald walks away with a smile on his face. Hurcule gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

McDonald clinches with his opponent.
McDonald looking to stall.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Hurcule avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurcule lands with a short head shot on the inside.

It looks like Ronald McDonald has been cut.
McDonald taking a breather.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hurcule's elbow.
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Hurcule uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonald.
Hurcule tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Hurcule controls the action.

Hurcule breaks from the clinch.

McDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hurcule misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McDonald seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Hurcule is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
Hurcule tries to pull guard but McDonald forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurcule is pushing McDonald up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hurcule tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ronald McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Satan Hurcule.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonald lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from McDonald.
Hurcule tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from McDonald fails to land.
Hurcule wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McDonald tries to work over Hurcule's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hurcule tries to circle away but McDonald has him pinned against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald tries a body shot but Hurcule blocks it.
McDonald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hurcule lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hurcule stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronald McDonald's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McDonald lands with an overhand left.
McDonald wants to clinch.
McDonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Hurcule circles away.
Ronald McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald tries to clinch up but Hurcule circles away and keeps his distance.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Hurcule.
Hurcule moves away from the strike by McDonald.
McDonald tries to clinch
and Hurcule counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hurcule steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Hurcule circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDonald on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - McDonald coming out on top.

McDonald clinches up with Hurcule and pushes him back against the cage.
McDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.

Hurcule escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDonald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hurcule doesn't seem bothered though.
McDonald tries to clinch but Hurcule is having none of it.
A jab from McDonald misses.
McDonald wants to clinch up but Hurcule keeps it at a distance.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hurcule paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDonald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hurcule.
A big left from McDonald misses.
Hurcule jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from McDonald misses.
McDonald takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Hurcule.
A big right from McDonald misses.
McDonald misses with a hook.
McDonald misses with a body shot.

Hurcule gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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!
McDonald is trying to maintain a safe position but Hurcule gets an underhook and turns McDonald into the cage.
Hurcule tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald is leaning against Hurcule and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McDonald lands a body punch.
McDonald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Hurcule pulls McDonald into guard.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Hurcule is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald postures up.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Hurcule is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hurcule is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hurcule is keeping the position for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ronald McDonald.

McDonald drives through and clinches with Hurcule against the cage.
Hurcule lands a body punch.

Hurcule manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

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

Hurcule working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McDonald has passed into half guard!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

Hurcule is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDonald pulls his head out easily.
McDonald is keen to just control but Hurcule is a slippery customer.
McDonald wants to stand up but Hurcule has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Hurcule is doing well to control the position and prevent McDonald from advancing to side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hurcule does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ronald McDonald will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ronald McDonald's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hurcule moves out of range as McDonald strikes.
Hurcule connects with a body shot that sends McDonald's belly button to the back.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hurcule swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hurcule steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
McDonald darts in trying to clinch
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Hurcule circles away.
Hurcule keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hurcule fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Hurcule scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurcule takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hurcule darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Hurcule closes the distance and clinches.
McDonald is leaning against Hurcule and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hurcule manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Hurcule escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDonald misses with a straight right.
Hurcule takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hurcule uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McDonald has time to react.
McDonald moves out of range as Hurcule strikes.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Hurcule.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurcule misses with a double jab.
McDonald takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hurcule displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Ronald McDonald's cut is getting worse.
McDonald misses with a hook.
Hurcule fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McDonald looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurcule.
McDonald misses with a straight left.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hurcule swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hurcule swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Hurcule circles away.
McDonald tries to clinch up but Hurcule circles away and keeps his distance.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurcule.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to clinch up but Hurcule keeps it at a distance.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hurcule.
McDonald connects with the punch.
Hurcule listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hurcule fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
Hurcule feints a jab promting McDonald to slip. Hurcule then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McDonald slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Ronald McDonald's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hurcule uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and Hurcule counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurcule.
Hurcule slips under a jab from McDonald.
Hurcule swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald wants to clinch
and Hurcule counters with a nice uppercut.

Jeez, Ronald McDonald's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hurcule clinches up with McDonald and pushes him back against the cage.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from McDonald fails to land.

Hurcule pulls McDonald into guard.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Hurcule is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hurcule on the ground.

Hurcule is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McDonald defends well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hurcule is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Satan Hurcule really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronald McDonald's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hurcule uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
Hurcule just misses with a punch to the body.
Hurcule misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hurcule circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hurcule counters with a straight right hand.
McDonald fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hurcule on the side of the head.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!

Hurcule fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDonald, pushing him back against the cage.
McDonald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, McDonald scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hurcule throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from McDonald.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
Hurcule wants to break the clinch but can't.
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Hurcule.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
Hurcule blocks a body shot from McDonald.
Hurcule scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hurcule tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hurcule misses with a punch to the body.
Hurcule blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Hurcule jumps guard.
Hurcule is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Hurcule is keeping the position.

Hurcule throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hurcule has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDonald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Hurcule is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! McDonald has his hands clasped together but Hurcule extends an breaks McDonald's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Hurcule.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Satan Hurcule!
A very excited looking Satan Hurcule rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kung Pao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Rickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carl Rickson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kung Pao's chin.

Pao
vs
Rickson

191 cm
19
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
19
290 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kung Pao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Rickson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rickson tried to score with a low kick but Pao checks it.
Rickson tries to score with a low kick but Pao moves his leg out of the way.
Pao does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pao swings for the body but Rickson moves out of range.
Pao just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pao misses with a body shot.
Carl Rickson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pao doesn't manage to clinch there - Rickson circles away.
Rickson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rickson misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pao.
Pao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pao tries to clinch up but Rickson circles away and keeps his distance.
Rickson takes one to the chin there.
Rickson throws a low kick but Pao avoids it.
Rickson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pao misses with an uppercut. Rickson saw that one coming.
Pao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rickson.
Pao tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rickson counters with a low kick, right behind Pao 's knee.
Pao misses with a wild body shot.
Rickson wants to land a leg kick but Pao is out of range.
Pao cracks the inside of Rickson's front leg.
Pao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rickson is looking to chop away at Pao's legs.
Rickson tries a head kick but it misses.
Pao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rickson moves away.
Pao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rickson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rickson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab from Pao misses.
Rickson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rickson.
Pao looks to score with a jab to the body but Rickson is just out of range.
Rickson blocks a jab.
Rickson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Pao connects with a single shot there.
Rickson tried to score with a low kick but Pao checks it.
Pao cracks a nice hook into Rickson's ribs.
Pao moves out of range of the body kick from Rickson.
Rickson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pao checks it well.
An inside leg kick from Rickson misses.
Pao misses the shot to the body.
Rickson misses with a wild body shot.
Rickson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rickson blocks a low kick nicely.
Rickson misses with a low kick.
Rickson checks a leg kick.
Pao tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rickson counters with a nice kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rickson checks a leg kick.
Pao is looking to wear down Rickson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pao checks a leg kick.
Rickson throws a leg kick but Pao moved away.
Rickson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rickson throws a front kick aimed at Pao's knee but Pao avoids it well.
Rickson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rickson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rickson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rickson misses with a body kick.
Rickson wants to land a leg kick but Pao is out of range.
Pao feints a jab promting Rickson to slip. Pao then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rickson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rickson throws a leg kick but Pao sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pao throws a big shot that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pao checks a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pao lands a jab to Rickson's midsection.
Rickson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pao if he has to take too many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pao looks to score with a jab to the body but Rickson is just out of range.
Rickson misses with a body shot.
Rickson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rickson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pao moves out of range of the leg kick from Rickson.
A lazy left from Pao finds it's target.
Rickson scores with a head kick.
Pao misses with a double jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rickson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rickson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rickson connects with a leg kick. Pao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pao lands with a good body shot.
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 Kung Pao 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.

Rickson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pao takes a swing at Rickson's ribcage but misses.
Pao checks a low kick from Rickson.
Rickson avoids the body shot from Pao.
Rickson misses with a wild combination.
Rickson throws a head kick that misses.
Rickson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rickson tries to work over Pao's front leg with a kick but Pao checks it.
Pao takes a kick to the side of the head.
A big left from Pao misses.
Rickson scores with a push kick.
Pao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rickson throws a series of punches but Pao moves out of range.
Kung Pao is winning the standup battle so far.
Rickson scoring well with a low kick there.
Pao avoids a kick to the body.
Pao fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pao checks the leg kick.
Rickson misses with a low kick.
Pao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rickson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pao throws a jab when Rickson was well out of range.
Pao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rickson was well out of range. Poor timing from Pao.
Rickson throws a leg kick but Pao moved away.
Pao lands a really nice looking cross but Rickson seems unphased.
Rickson throws out a leg kick but Pao moves out of range and Rickson only half commits.
Rickson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rickson.
Rickson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pao blocks a low kick nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pao avoids the head kick by Rickson.
Rickson blocks a jab.
Pao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rickson throws out a leg kick but Pao moves out of range and Rickson only half commits.
Rickson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rickson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pao finds it's way round the side to connect with Rickson's head.
Pao cracks Rickson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rickson scores with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Rickson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rickson throws a push kick but Pao slaps the foot to one side.
Pao tries to clinch up.
Rickson throws a leg kick but Pao checks it.
Pao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pao tries to clinch up
and Rickson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pao scores with a decent looking hook.
Rickson throws a head kick that misses
and Pao counters with a nice uppercut.
Rickson swats away the attempt to clinch by Pao.
Pao blocks a head kick by Rickson.
Pao checks a leg kick nicely.
Pao misses with a double jab.
An inside leg kick from Rickson misses.
Rickson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pao blocks a head kick by Rickson.
Pao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rickson throws a leg kick but Pao checks it.
Pao scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rickson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rickson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pao wants to clinch up but Rickson keeps it at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rickson throws a solid leg kick but Pao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rickson.
An inside leg kick lands from Rickson.
Rickson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pao is just out of range.
Pao swings for the body but Rickson moves out of range.
Rickson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pao was well out of range. Poor timing from Rickson.
Pao tries to clinch up but Rickson circles away and keeps his distance.
Rickson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pao misses with a wild body shot.
Rickson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pao.
Pao moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rickson throws a leg kick but Pao sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pao tries to clinch up but Rickson circles away and keeps his distance.
Pao throws a lazy right hand but Rickson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rickson wants to slow Pao down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Carl Rickson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Rickson walks into a straight right hand from Pao.
A low kick from Rickson misses
and Pao counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rickson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pao scores with a nice right hand.
Pao just misses with a punch to the body.
Pao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pao checks a low kick from Rickson.
Rickson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rickson.
Pao motions for Rickson to come forward. Pao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pao tries to clinch up but Rickson circles away and keeps his distance.
Pao checks a leg kick.
Rickson wants to land a leg kick but Pao is out of range.
Pao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pao tries a low kick but Rickson avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rickson walks into a straight right hand from Pao.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rickson, right into the meat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rickson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A head kick by Rickson misses
and Pao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pao wants to clinch
and Rickson counters with a nice leg kick.
Pao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rickson.
Rickson throws a low kick but Pao moves out of range easily.
Pao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pao darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pao just misses with a punch to the body.
Pao lands a jab to Rickson's midsection.
Pao lands a jab to the head.
Pao is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rickson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pao darts in trying to clinch
and Rickson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Pao will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
A solid body kick from Rickson.
Rickson motions for Pao to come forward. Rickson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rickson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rickson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rickson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rickson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rickson tries a low kick but Pao avoids it.
Pao scores with a nice strike.
A telegraphed right hand from Pao misses the target.
Pao is looking to clinch but Rickson is avoiding it.
Pao tries a low kick but Rickson avoids it.
Pao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rickson. Rickson obviously looking to wear him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rickson.
A leg kick checked by Pao.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rickson is looking to score with low kicks.
Pao misses with a hook.
Rickson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pao throws a hook but Rickson avoids it easily.
Rickson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pao wants to clinch but Rickson slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rickson.
Rickson throws a head kick that Pao semi-blocks.
Rickson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rickson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pao checks it well.
Rickson motions for Pao to come forward. Rickson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rickson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pao misses with a series of wild punches.
Pao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rickson is looking to chop away at Pao's legs.
Pao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rickson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rickson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rickson connects with a solid leg kick.
Rickson swings for the body but Pao moves out of range.
Rickson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pao is out of range.
Rickson throws a leg kick that misses.
Pao doesn't manage to clinch there - Rickson circles away.
A solid body kick from Rickson.
Pao throws a leg kick but Rickson sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A low kick from Rickson is predictable there
and Pao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rickson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pao throws a shot from downtown. Rickson moves away and avoids it.
Pao checks a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Rickson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rickson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Rickson!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Pingshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillipe Nover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pingshaw comes into the arena with Heart of a Champion blaring out of the sound system. Terrance Pingshaw has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Pingshaw
vs
Nover

190 cm
23
159 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

175 cm
24
155 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

KINGDOM

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Terrance Pingshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Phillipe Nover!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pingshaw moves out of range as Nover throws a body kick.
Nover wants to clinch up but Pingshaw keeps it at a distance.
Nover takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pingshaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nover moves away.
Nover looks to clinch
and Pingshaw counters with a three punch combo that has Nover backing up. Nover nods at Pingshaw to acknowledge the strikes.
Pingshaw lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pingshaw swings for the body but Nover moves out of range.
Pingshaw works over Nover's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pingshaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nover was well out of range. Poor timing from Pingshaw.
Nover wants to clinch but Pingshaw slips to the side

and Pingshaw counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Nover!

Nover is rocked!

It looks like Phillipe Nover has been cut.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nover is looking for a sweep. Pingshaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nover is still in real trouble! Can Pingshaw finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pingshaw has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nover seems to have recovered his senses.
Nover takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Pingshaw jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nover manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pingshaw landing a few strikes.
Nover pushes Pingshaw away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pingshaw gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Pingshaw will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pingshaw controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pingshaw seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nover for as long as he can get away with.
Pingshaw'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.
Nover sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nover is trying to stand up here but Pingshaw is controlling him well.
Nover has hold of Pingshaw's hands but Pingshaw slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pingshaw really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pingshaw works his way into full mount!

Pingshaw goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nover is on top in guard.
Pingshaw keeping full guard, as Nover tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nover lying in Pingshaw's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Pingshaw decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Nover taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terrance Pingshaw!
Our winner, Terrance Pingshaw, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Misaaki Satake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazunari Tashiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Satake
vs
Tashiro

185 cm
23
183 lbs
5 - 2 - 1

197 cm
30
185 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Misaaki Satake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazunari Tashiro!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tashiro throws a series of punches but Satake avoids them all with ease.

Satake shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Satake lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tashiro hang on?
Satake controlling the position easily from mount.
Tashiro is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Satake lands a nice shot to the head.
Satake looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tashiro is looking to get to half guard.
Tashiro looks gassed!
Satake looking to control and managing it successfully.
Satake lands with some strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satake in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Satake controlling from the full mount.
BOOM! Satake connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Satake takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Satake 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Satake is landing with some decent strikes but Tashiro is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satake controlling from mount.
Satake seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tashiro for as long as he can get away with.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Satake landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Satake controlling the pace for now.
Satake lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satake controlling from the full mount.
Tashiro tries to lock up and control but Satake gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Satake looking to control and managing it successfully.
BOOM! Satake connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tashiro takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Satake landing strikes, looking to finish!
Satake controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tashiro tries to hold on but Satake postures up.
Satake unloading with bombs!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Satake controlling from mount.
Satake punishing his opponent with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Satake tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Misaaki Satake dominated that round.
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.

Tashiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tashiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Tashiro.
Satake connects with a looping right hand.
Satake works over Tashiro's head and body with a nice combination.
Misaaki Satake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Satake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tashiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Satake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kazunari Tashiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Tashiro has Satake up against the cage in a clinch.
Tashiro gets underhooks to prevent Satake's takedown attempt.
Satake drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tashiro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Satake is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tashiro is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misaaki Satake. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Tashiro is trying to trip Satake. He has hold of a leg but Satake is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tashiro persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Tashiro is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satake wants to sweep but no luck.
Misaaki Satake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Satake has his feet on Tashiro's thighs here. He's pushed Tashiro off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Tashiro screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Misaaki Satake!
Misaaki Satake took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Azato Yasutsune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eddie Brock is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Yasutsune
vs
Brock

177 cm
24
164 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

171 cm
22
163 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Vandal Fight Boutique (prices $8 - $30)
Vandal Fight Boutique (prices $8 - $30)

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 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Azato Yasutsune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eddie Brock!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yasutsune wants to clinch
and Brock counters with a nice body kick.
Yasutsune throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yasutsune throws a body kick that misses.
Yasutsune blocks a head kick by Brock.
Yasutsune on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yasutsune lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yasutsune is looking to chop away at Brock's legs.
Yasutsune connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yasutsune moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yasutsune is looking to chop away at Brock's legs.
Brock throws a lazy head kick
and Yasutsune finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Brock moves out of range of the body kick from Yasutsune.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock throws a head kick but Yasutsune moves out of range.
Yasutsune scores with a kick to the midsection.
Azato Yasutsune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yasutsune moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yasutsune throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yasutsune lunges at Brock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brock's hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yasutsune.
Brock throws the kick towards the body but Yasutsune avoids it.
Yasutsune throws a body kick the misses
and Brock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yasutsune tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brock is able to avoid easily.
Brock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brock avoids a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yasutsune can pounce on him.
Brock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yasutsune looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yasutsune. Brock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brock throws a sloppy head kick and Yasutsune moves out of range easily.
Brock scores with a head kick. Yasutsune tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Brock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yasutsune misses with a leg kick
and Brock counters with a thumping low kick.
Brock avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brock connects with a high kick.
Brock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brock throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice body punch from Brock.
Yasutsune throws a leg kick but Brock checks it.
Brock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A clash of legs there as Brock blocks the low kick.
Brock checks a low kick from Yasutsune.
Yasutsune avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yasutsune tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brock moves out of range of the leg kick from Yasutsune.
A leg kick checked by Yasutsune.
A big left from Yasutsune misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brock checks a leg kick.
Yasutsune lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brock will feel that in the morning.
A low kick from Yasutsune misses
and Brock counters with an outside leg kick.
Yasutsune darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A low kick from Yasutsune misses
and Brock counters with a body kick that stops Yasutsune in his tracks momentarily.

Yasutsune moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yasutsune lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yasutsune tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brock avoids it.
Yasutsune using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yasutsune misses with a knee to the head.
Yasutsune stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brock thumps Yasutsune with a low kick.
Brock gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Yasutsune counters with a nice kick to the body.
Brock avoids the head kick by Yasutsune.
Brock throws a sloppy head kick and Yasutsune moves out of range easily.
Yasutsune moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brock misses with a head kick.
Yasutsune walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yasutsune is looking to clinch but Brock is avoiding it.
Yasutsune fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yasutsune attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Azato Yasutsune is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yasutsune. That's going to slow Brock down.
Yasutsune tried to score with a low kick but Brock checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yasutsune takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yasutsune tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brock was well out of range. Poor timing from Yasutsune.
Brock moves out of range of the body kick.
Yasutsune connects with an inside leg kick.
Brock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brock moves out of range of the body kick from Yasutsune.
Yasutsune fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Brock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yasutsune misses with a kick to the body
and Brock counters with a thumping low kick.
Yasutsune looks to throw a body kick
enabling Brock to counter with a crisp jab.
Yasutsune throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune misses with a head kick.
Yasutsune misses with a body kick.
Brock checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yasutsune looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yasutsune steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brock. That one must have hurt.

Brock tries to keep at a distance but Yasutsune has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brock can't break the clinch.
Yasutsune struggles to land a body shot inside as Brock controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brock is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Brock is looking to break free of the clinch but Yasutsune has double underhooks.
Yasutsune is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brock is defending well for now.
Yasutsune throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brock blocks it with crossed arms.
Yasutsune landing knees to the head.
Brock avoiding damage as Yasutsune throws knees to the body.
Yasutsune using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yasutsune has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brock avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yasutsune is looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yasutsune escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brock throws a head kick that misses.
Yasutsune tries a head kick but it misses.
Yasutsune misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brock moves out of range as Yasutsune throws a body kick.
Yasutsune attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yasutsune misses with a head kick.
Brock throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yasutsune connects with an inside leg kick.
Brock avoids a kick to the body.
Brock checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azato Yasutsune dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Yasutsune throws a leg kick
and Brock counters with a good low kick that Yasutsune was not able to check.
Yasutsune tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yasutsune throws a head kick but Brock moves out of range.
Yasutsune tries a head kick but it misses.

Yasutsune has managed to clinch.
Brock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yasutsune avoids it.
Brock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yasutsune has Brock pressed against the cage, preventing Brock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brock managing to block the knees to the body from Yasutsune.
Yasutsune using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Yasutsune.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yasutsune breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yasutsune throws a lazy body kick
and Brock counters with an inside leg kick.
A low kick from Yasutsune is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yasutsune throws a leg kick
and Brock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yasutsune misses with a leg kick
letting Brock counter with a right hand.
Yasutsune takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yasutsune lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yasutsune.
Yasutsune avoids the head kick by Brock.

Yasutsune closes the distance and pushes Brock back into the cage.
Yasutsune with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yasutsune pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brock scores with a leg kick.
Yasutsune misses with a wild body shot.
Brock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yasutsune throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yasutsune lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brock's sensitive parts.
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!
Yasutsune misses with a kick to the body
and Brock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brock is looking to slow Yasutsune down with leg kicks.
Yasutsune tries to clinch up but Brock circles away and keeps his distance.
Brock avoids the head kick by Yasutsune.
Yasutsune throws a leg kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune checks a leg kick.
Yasutsune misses with a low kick.
Yasutsune throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brock misses with a low kick as Yasutsune jumps back.
Brock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Brock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yasutsune.
Yasutsune throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yasutsune.
Yasutsune throws a wild body kick that Brock sees coming a mile off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune scores with a leg kick.
Brock throws a head kick that Yasutsune semi-blocks.
Brock throws a lazy body kick
and Yasutsune makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yasutsune scores with a nice body kick.
Yasutsune turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brock throws a head kick but Yasutsune moves out of range.
Azato Yasutsune is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brock lands with an uppercut that bounces Yasutsune off the cage and back into range.
Brock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brock goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Yasutsune thumps Brock with a low kick.
Eddie Brock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Azato Yasutsune showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yasutsune 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azato Yasutsune!
A victorious Azato Yasutsune thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Stanfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Bongderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bongderson has chosen Led Zeppelin - Kashmir as his entrance music. Danny Bongderson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Stanfield
vs
Bongderson

179 cm
21
164 lbs
10 - 0 - 0

176 cm
21
160 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Hellbent
Hellbent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aaron Stanfield!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Danny Bongderson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanfield tries to clinch but Bongderson is having none of it.
Stanfield slips a straight right by Bongderson.
Bongderson misses with a jab to the body
and Stanfield counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bongderson misses the target.
Stanfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Bongderson misses its intended target.
Bongderson misses with an uppercut
and Stanfield counters with a head kick.
Stanfield throws a leg kick that misses.
Stanfield falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bongderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Stanfield pushes Bongderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Stanfield blocks a body shot from Bongderson.
Stanfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bongdersons head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bongderson wants to get back to striking at distance but Stanfield won't allow it.

Stanfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Stanfield there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bongderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stanfield.
Stanfield throws a body kick that misses.
Stanfield throws a leg kick which misses Bongderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Bongderson tries to avoid it.
Stanfield is looking to clinch.
Stanfield throws a wild body kick that Bongderson sees coming a mile off.
Stanfield wants to slow Bongderson down by chopping away at his legs.

Stanfield drives through and clinches with Bongderson against the cage.
Stanfield lands a right hand.
Stanfield throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bongderson blocks it with crossed arms.

Stanfield breaks the clinch.
Bongderson moves out of range of the leg kick from Stanfield.
Bongderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stanfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield lands with a kick to the temple. Bongderson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stanfield tries to clinch but Bongderson is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from Bongderson.
Good shot there by Stanfield.
Stanfield throws a nice looking combination but Bongderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Bongderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bongderson lands the left hand.
Bongderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Bongderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stanfield.
Stanfield takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bongderson scores with a jab. Stanfield acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bongderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

It looks like Aaron Stanfield has been cut.
Bongderson lands a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield throws a right hand that Bongderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Bongderson also avoids with ease.
Stanfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stanfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bongderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bongderson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bongderson throws a lazy right hand but Stanfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stanfield tries to work over Bongderson's front leg with a kick but Bongderson checks it.
Stanfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bongderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bongderson lands with a nice body punch.
Stanfield throws a leg kick but Bongderson checks it.
Bongderson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bongderson blocks a low kick nicely.
Stanfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Bongderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stanfield throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bongderson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stanfield tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bongderson is able to avoid easily.
Aaron Stanfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanfield misses with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bongderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bongderson slips under a jab from Stanfield.
Bongderson misses with an uppercut.
Stanfield misses with a double jab.
Stanfield tries to land a front kick but Bongderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bongderson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stanfield walks into a stiff left hand from Bongderson.

Stanfield is rocked!
Stanfield wants to clinch but Bongderson slips to the side
and Bongderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stanfield is breathing heavily.
Stanfield walks straight into a right hand from Bongderson - that's dropped him! Bongderson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Stanfield from any more punishment! Stanfield complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Danny Bongderson!
Danny Bongderson is the new lightweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Danny Bongderson said 'Goddam! thanks to GFL for the opportunity to fight for the title!!! I WILL BE THE NUMBER 1 LIGHTWEIGHT FIGHTER ON THE PLANET!!!!! My opponent may have seemed untouchable, but i got a plan & nobody is stopping me! shout out to my bro for his fight next month!!! GFL LW CHAMP BABY!'.