Battle On PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Loher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Loher
vs
Oudomphonephaivanh

190 cm
22
225 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

182 cm
24
169 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Solid chin

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Loher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a series of punches but Loher moves out of range.
Oudomphonephaivanh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Loher's head.
A low kick from Loher is predictable there
and Oudomphonephaivanh counters with a left and a right that stings Loher.
Loher swinging wildly here.
Oudomphonephaivanh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loher.
A jab lands there for Loher.
Oudomphonephaivanh's corner calls for a 1-2. Oudomphonephaivanh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oudomphonephaivanh is looking to slow Loher down with leg kicks.
Oudomphonephaivanh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Loher connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oudomphonephaivanh.
Loher throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Oudomphonephaivanh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands a jab.
Oudomphonephaivanh keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loher walks into a stiff left hand from Oudomphonephaivanh.
Loher misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jab, jab by Oudomphonephaivanh - just one landing.
Oudomphonephaivanh bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Loher's head backwards.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Loher on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Loher throws a body kick the misses
and Oudomphonephaivanh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oudomphonephaivanh's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Oudomphonephaivanh duly obliges.
Michael Loher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Oudomphonephaivanh gets a clinch.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oudomphonephaivanh lands a nice uppercut.
Loher can't break the clinch.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Loher has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short left from Oudomphonephaivanh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oudomphonephaivanh pushes Loher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Loher working hard to break the clinch.
Oudomphonephaivanh digs a right hand into Loher's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Loher's gas tank.
A short right from Oudomphonephaivanh.
Loher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oudomphonephaivanh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands with a right to the head.
Loher is trying to push Oudomphonephaivanh away but Oudomphonephaivanh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oudomphonephaivanh.
Loher has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands a shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Loher's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Oudomphonephaivanh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Loher's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Oudomphonephaivanh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loher is trying to force a seperation but Oudomphonephaivanh has the dominant position.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Loher.
Loher is trying to push Oudomphonephaivanh away but Oudomphonephaivanh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oudomphonephaivanh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Oudomphonephaivanh as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oudomphonephaivanh.
Loher wants to get back to striking at distance but Oudomphonephaivanh won't allow it.
Loher tries to break the clinch but Oudomphonephaivanh is controlling the position.
Oudomphonephaivanh cracks Loher with a nice body shot.
Oudomphonephaivanh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oudomphonephaivanh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Loher's efforts to push away.
Loher looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands a hook that snaps the head of Loher backwards.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Loher is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Loher wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Loher backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Oudomphonephaivanh.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands a nice uppercut.
Oudomphonephaivanh scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Loher breaks from the clinch.
Oudomphonephaivanh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oudomphonephaivanh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Loher misses with a hook.
Oudomphonephaivanh is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Loher had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Oudomphonephaivanh scores with a hook to the body. Loher takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Loher looks to land a combination but Oudomphonephaivanh avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oudomphonephaivanh throws out a powerful jab.
Oudomphonephaivanh moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Oudomphonephaivanh moves into range and clinches up with Loher.
Loher working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh dominated that 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.

Loher moves in looking to clinch but Oudomphonephaivanh pushes him off.
Oudomphonephaivanh connects with a body shot that sends Loher's belly button to the back.
Oudomphonephaivanh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Loher on the side of the head.
Loher walks into a stiff left hand from Oudomphonephaivanh.
Loher throws a series of punches but Oudomphonephaivanh avoids them all with ease.
Loher throws a low kick, looking for Oudomphonephaivanh's leg but Oudomphonephaivanh calmly moves out of range.
Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Loher misses with the combination.
Oudomphonephaivanh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Loher misses with an uppercut. Oudomphonephaivanh saw that one coming.
Loher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oudomphonephaivanh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Loher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Loher is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loher takes one to the side of the head.
Oh Loher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Oudomphonephaivanh lands a beautiful left hook that drops Loher. Loher tries to recover but Oudomphonephaivanh is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Loher lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh!
After winning the bout, Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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 Brian Thousand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Thousand
vs
Nakamura

179 cm
29
179 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

170 cm
29
157 lbs
20 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Thousand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryo Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura scores with a nice right hand.
Nakamura scores with a leg kick.
Nakamura is looking to clinch but Thousand is avoiding it.
Nakamura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thousand's head backwards.
Nakamura cracks a nice hook into Thousand's ribs.
Nakamura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Thousand misses.
Nakamura checks the leg kick.
Nakamura misses with a wild combination.
Thousand needs to keep his hands up - Nakamura had a free shot at his head there.
Nakamura misses with a double jab.
A big left from Nakamura misses.
Nakamura fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thousand on the side of the head.
Nakamura moves out of range of the strikes.
Thousand pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thousand on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thousand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakamura.
Thousand tries to close the distance and clinch but Nakamura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Nakamura checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nakamura slips under a jab from Thousand.
Nakamura lands a jab to the head.
Nakamura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thousand throws a combination that misses
and Nakamura counters with a leg kick.
Nakamura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura throws a hook to the side of Thousand's head but Thousand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Nakamura misses.
Nakamura scores with a one two! Thousand had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nakamura.
Thousand misses with a leg kick.
Thousand jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Thousand clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Nakamura.
Nakamura tries a body shot but Thousand blocks it.
Nakamura misses with the head strike.

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!
Nakamura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nakamura makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nakamura tries to work over Thousand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thousand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thousand is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nakamura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakamura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thousand lands an uppercut.
Nakamura scores with a hook to the body.
Nakamura being controlled against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura has a couple of punches blocked by Thousand.
Thousand taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nakamura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakamura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakamura struggles to land a body shot inside as Thousand controls his hands.
Nakamura can't find room to land a body shot as Thousand controls the action.
Thousand dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nakamura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thousand misses with a punch to the body.
Thousand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakamura tries to work over Thousand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nakamura manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Thousand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick from Thousand is predictable there
and Nakamura counters with a nice kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakamura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thousand.
Thousand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thousand looks to land a body kick but Nakamura moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Nakamura 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.

Thousand moves away from the strike by Nakamura.
A clash of legs there as Nakamura blocks the low kick.
Nakamura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thousand misses with a straight left.
Thousand takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nakamura looks to land a left hand but Thousand moved out of range nicely.
Thousand misses with a looping left.
Nakamura thows a body kick. Thousand tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nakamura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Thousand manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Nakamura takes the fight into the clinch.
Nakamura misses with a body punch.
Nakamura misses with some punches.
Thousand stalling the fight.
Nakamura misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura throws a head punch that misses.
Nakamura misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nakamura tries to work over Thousand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nakamura misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura misses with the head strike.
Nakamura controlling the action here for a moment.
Thousand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakamura has a couple of punches blocked by Thousand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura pushes Thousand back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thousand blocks a body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ryo Nakamura seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thousand struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakamura controls his hands.
Thousand leaning against his opponent.
Nakamura lands a nice shot to the body.
Nakamura throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thousand blocks it with crossed arms.
Nakamura is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura lands a nice uppercut.
Nakamura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thousand backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura has a couple of punches blocked by Thousand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nakamura.
Nakamura being controlled against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thousand as Nakamura tries to tie him up.
A short right from Nakamura.
Nakamura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thousand's elbow.
Nakamura scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nakamura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakamura stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thousand leaning against his opponent.
Thousand is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thousand.
Nakamura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakamura has Thousand pushed against the cage.
Nakamura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thousand is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nakamura working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Nakamura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thousand looks to land a right hand but Nakamura moved out of range.
Thousand tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nakamura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thousand thows a body shot but no joy.
Ryo Nakamura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakamura works Thousand's body with a nice hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nakamura.
Nakamura scores with the left hand. Thousand knows he should have avoided that one.
Thousand getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thousand has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nakamura.
Thousand looks for the body kick but Nakamura saw that one coming.
Thousand takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thousand swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thousand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thousand showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nakamura.
Nice uppercut there from Nakamura.
Thousand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thousand defending well as Nakamura loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Thousand misses.
Nice cross by Thousand.
Thousand throws a leg kick
letting Nakamura counter with a right hand.
Good shot there by Thousand.
Nakamura scores with a leg kick.
Thousand takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nakamura avoids the head kick by Thousand.
Thousand tries to clinch but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thousand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab from Nakamura.
Thousand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakamura.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thousand, as that shot connected.
A big left from Nakamura misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thousand takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura is looking to land body kicks.
Thousand lands a body shot.
Thousand misses with a body shot.
Nakamura cracks Thousand with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nakamura scores with a punch to the head.
Nakamura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nakamura sizes up Thousand with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nakamura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thousand counters with a nice leg kick.
Nakamura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thousand finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thousand misses with an uppercut. Nakamura saw that one coming.
Nakamura closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thousand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thousand slips a jab from Nakamura.

Nakamura darts in and clinches Thousand up against the cage.
Ryo Nakamura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thousand struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakamura controls his hands.
Thousand is pushing Nakamura up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Thousand manages to break the clinch.
Thousand ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands with a shot to the body.
Nakamura throws an overhand right that lands on Thousand's shoulder, as Thousand tries to avoid the shot.
Brian Thousand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura scores with a nice strike.
Nakamura throws a leg kick which misses Thousand's front leg but catches the back leg as Thousand tries to avoid it.
Thousand lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thousand checks a leg kick nicely.
Thousand looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheers as Nakamura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thousand doesn't seem phased though.
Nakamura lunges at Thousand with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thousand's hand.
Nakamura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nakamura feints and then cracks Thousand's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thousand down.
Nakamura throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thousand has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nakamura finds it's way round the side to connect with Thousand's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nakamura, as that shot connected.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nakamura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura lands with a right hand.
Thousand misses with a right hand
and Nakamura counters with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryo Nakamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nakamura 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryo Nakamura!
After winning the bout, Ryo Nakamura thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ac Slater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aoki Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funkyama comes into a darkened arena with his song building. kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Slater
vs
Funkyama

178 cm
25
169 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

175 cm
27
169 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ac Slater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aoki Funkyama!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funkyama moves out of range as Slater throws a body kick.
Funkyama looks to land a right hand but Slater moved out of range.
Funkyama misses with a straight left.
A big right from Funkyama misses.
Slater throws a jab but it's blocked by Funkyama.
A big left from Funkyama misses.
A jab from Slater misses.
Slater lands with a kick to the temple. Funkyama shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Funkyama shoots in for a takedown but Slater shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Funkyama misses with a straight left.
Slater is looking to chop away at Funkyama's legs.
Funkyama lands with an uppercut that bounces Slater off the cage and back into range.
Slater swings widly with a right hand
and Slater takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slater displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Funkyama throws out the jab.
Slater scores with a shot to the body.
Slater misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Funkyama there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Funkyama throws a body punch but Slater moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama needs to keep his hands up - Slater had a free shot at his head there.
Funkyama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slater throws out the jab.
Funkyama takes one to the side of the head.
Slater tries a head kick but it misses.
Funkyama fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Slater checks it well.
A swing and a miss from Slater.
Donk. Funkyama catches Slater right on the button with a cross.
Funkyama throws out a loose jab but Slater uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funkyama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slater throws a nice inside leg kick.

Slater tries to keep at a distance but Funkyama has taken the fight into the clinch.

Funkyama has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Slater is trying to keep an underhook but Funkyama manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Funkyama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Slater is just riding it out for now. Funkyama eventually gives up the hold.

Slater is defending against the submission attempts here by Funkyama.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Slater manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funkyama trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom.
Funkyama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Funkyama is looking to work some ground and pound but Slater has wrist control.
Funkyama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funkyama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Funkyama slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Funkyama works over Slater with some ground and pound from guard.
Funkyama throws a strike but Slater rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Funkyama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Funkyama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slater doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slater manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Funkyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funkyama working a defensive guard here.
Funkyama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Funkyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funkyama is adopting a defensive guard.
Funkyama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Funkyama moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Slater throws a nice looking combination but Funkyama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slater misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slater throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slater on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Slater ducks under a wild hook from Funkyama.
Slater keeps the fight on the outside.
Funkyama checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Slater throws a leg kick
and Funkyama counters with a straight right hand.
Funkyama scores with a jab to the head.
Slater looks for the body kick but Funkyama saw that one coming.
Aoki Funkyama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Funkyama.
Funkyama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Funkyama checks a low kick from Slater.
Slater just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funkyama misses with an uppercut. Slater saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater is looking to slow Funkyama down with leg kicks.
Slater jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Funkyama connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Slater momentarily.
Slater walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Funkyama checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Funkyama throws a hook but Slater avoids it easily.
Slater takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Funkyama lands with a nice body punch.
Funkyama moves out of range of the strikes.
Slater is looking to land body kicks.
Slater has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Slater there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ac Slater is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slater connects with a solid leg kick.
Slater steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Funkyama.
Funkyama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Funkyama blocks the leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Slater. Beautiful body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funkyama misses with a hook.
Funkyama connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Slater momentarily.
Slater explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Slater tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funkyama was well out of range. Poor timing from Slater.
Slater takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Slater throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Funkyama blocks a low kick nicely.

Funkyama looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Funkyama working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Funkyama cracks Slater with a solid left hand.
Slater avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Funkyama sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Funkyama chips away with some ground and pound.
Funkyama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aoki Funkyama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Funkyama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Funkyama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Funkyama lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Slater looking for a sweep. Not yet Slater, not yet.
Slater avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Funkyama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Slater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funkyama is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Funkyama postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Funkyama content to stall in guard here.
Funkyama wants to control from the top but Slater keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aoki Funkyama 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!

Slater gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Slater keeping moving, preventing Funkyama from controlling successfully.
Funkyama slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Funkyama trying to control the position but Slater is working away.
Funkyama working the ground and pound.
Funkyama is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Slater's shoulder. That is not cool.
Funkyama working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama working the head and body with strikes.
Funkyama misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Funkyama looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Slater is avoiding damage well.
Funkyama working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Slater is trying to control Funkyama's posture but Funkyama avoids it.
Funkyama in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Funkyama working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Funkyama working the head and body with strikes.
Funkyama in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ac Slater has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slater knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Funkyama on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Slater is avoiding damage well.
Slater takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Funkyama working the ground and pound from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slater regains half guard there - taking advantage of Funkyama's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Slater is looking to improve his position.
Slater won't allow Funkyama to pass to mount.
Funkyama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aoki Funkyama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama controlling the action here.
Funkyama's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Funkyama tries to pass the half guard into mount. Slater knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Funkyama content to control rather than advance.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Aoki Funkyama.
Jab by Funkyama.
Funkyama throws a chopping leg kick but Slater manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Slater throws a wild body kick that Funkyama sees coming a mile off.
Slater ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Funkyama tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Funkyama scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Funkyama moves into full mount! Slater won't be happy about that!
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funkyama controlling the position easily from mount.
Funkyama looking to control but Slater is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki Funkyama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Funkyama 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30

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

C
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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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boon Baboon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remo Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baboon comes to the cage accompanied by Masterchef Synesthesia. Williams is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Living Colour - Cult Of Personality. Williams has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Remo Williams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Baboon
vs
Williams

180 cm
29
168 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

190 cm
23
250 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boon Baboon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Remo Williams!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Baboon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Williams quickly recovers to half guard.
Williams looks gassed!
Baboon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Baboon wants to work for an arm triangle but Williams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Baboon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.

Baboon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Williams sees it coming and defends easily.

Baboon seems to be working for a kimura but Williams defends the submission attempt.
Baboon content to control rather than advance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Baboon maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Williams could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Baboon has cracked it and Williams is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Baboon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boon Baboon!
A very excited looking Boon Baboon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tantric Yogi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Matthews
vs
Yogi

176 cm
25
184 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

180 cm
27
185 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Matthews!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tantric Yogi!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews throws a solid leg kick but Yogi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matthews.
Nice shot lands for Matthews.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matthews.
Matthews misses with a series of wild punches.
Yogi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Matthews counters with a good low kick that Yogi was not able to check.
Matthews tries to score with a low kick but Yogi moves his leg out of the way.
Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yogi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthews. Yogi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matthews checks the leg kick nicely there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yogi.
Yogi just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Yogi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Yogi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yogi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matthews.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matthews.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yogi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matthews throws a low kick, looking for Yogi's leg but Yogi calmly moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matthews checks a leg kick nicely.
Yogi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yogi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yogi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matthews.
Yogi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Matthews tried to score with a low kick but Yogi checks it.
Matthews connects with a leg kick. Yogi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthews throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yogi on the side of the head.
Matthews lands a leg kick that knocks Yogi off balance momentarily.
Matthews checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yogi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matthews.
Matthews fails to land with a series of punches.
Yogi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matthews.
Matthews goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Matthews tenderised Yogi's leg. Yogi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yogi throws a push kick but Matthews slaps the foot to one side.
Yogi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthews.
Yogi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matthews checks it well.
Yogi throws a head kick that half lands.
Yogi misses with a low kick.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Yogi.
Matthews throws a sloppy head kick and Yogi moves out of range easily.
Yogi throws a lazy uppercut
and Matthews counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yogi's knee momentarily.
Yogi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yogi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matthews sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yogi somewhat.
Matthews scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yogi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yogi misses with an uppercut
and Matthews counters with a nice body kick.
Yogi looks gassed!
A solid leg kick lands there for Matthews.
Yogi walks into a stiff left hand from Matthews.
Matthews scores with a jab to the body.
Matthews swings for the body but Yogi moves out of range.
Yogi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matthews.
Matthews lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matthews.
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!
Matthews connects with a body shot.
Matthews is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matthews.
Matthews throws a wild body kick that Yogi sees coming a mile off.
Yogi tries a head kick but it misses.
Matthews connects with a right hand. Yogi shakes it off.
Matthews throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Yogi walks into a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yogi. That did some damage!
That kick from Matthews tenderised Yogi's leg. Yogi is trying to keep his angry face on.

Matthews has Yogi up against the cage in a clinch.
Matthews lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yogi backwards.
Matthews lands a body shot in the clinch.
Matthews misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matthews lands with a left to the head.
Yogi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Matthews as Yogi tries to tie him up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matthews lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yogi.
Matthews is leaning against Yogi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Yogi throws out a loose jab but Matthews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yogi checks a leg kick nicely.
Matthews throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matthews lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yogi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Yogi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matthews connects with a single shot there.
Good exchange - Matthews coming out on top.
Matthews scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yogi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Yogi.
Matthews lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yogi's sensitive parts.
That kick from Matthews tenderised Yogi's leg. Yogi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yogi is breathing heavily.
Matthews lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matthews looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yogi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matthews.
Chris Matthews is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yogi.
Matthews dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yogi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matthews lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yogi takes a step back to recover.
Chris Matthews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matthews connects with a looping right hand.

Yogi is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews is looking to slow Yogi down with leg kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matthews.
Matthews lands with a shot to the body.
Matthews connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matthews lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matthews lands with an overhand left.
Yogi is still on wobbly legs! Can Matthews finish him?
Matthews lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yogi seems to have recovered his senses.
Matthews moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Matthews.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Yogi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matthews to score with a decent uppercut.
Matthews chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matthews cracks Yogi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Matthews moves into the clinch.
Matthews lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yogi avoiding damage as Matthews throws knees to the body.
Matthews lands a body shot in the clinch.
Matthews lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yogi looking to slow down the pace here.
Matthews lands a body shot.

Matthews jumps guard and drags Yogi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Matthews has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yogi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Matthews is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yogi defends well.
Matthews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yogi can do to turn this around?
Matthews utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yogiis looking to pass into half guard but Matthews pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Matthews is in guard.
Matthews is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Yogi looking for a guillotine here but Matthews defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Matthews scores with a kick to the body.
Yogi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matthews.
Yogi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yogi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Matthews counters with a two punch combo.
Matthews lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matthews.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matthews. That's going to slow Yogi down.
Matthews throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yogi.
Nice body kick there by Matthews.
Matthews throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yogi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yogi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matthews scores with a sloppy right hand. Yogi should have avoided that one.
Matthews will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Yogi blocks the low kick.
Matthews feints and then cracks Yogi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yogi down.
Matthews thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Yogi if he has to take too many more of those.
Yogi blocks a head kick by Matthews.
A good leg kick by Matthews.
Matthews fails to land with a series of punches.
Yogi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matthews connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yogi's hands.
Matthews lands a front kick.
Yogi throws a front kick aimed at Matthews's knee but Matthews avoids it well.
Matthews throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Yogi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Matthews.
Yogi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yogi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yogi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matthews lands a nice looking body kick.
Matthews throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yogi on the side of the head.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yogi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Matthews.
Matthews lands the left hand.
Matthews lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yogi takes one to the chin there.
Yogi throws a head kick that misses.
Matthews bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yogi's head.
Matthews throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice body kick from Matthews.
Yogi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matthews.
Matthews throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Matthews coming out on top.
Yogi throws out a leg kick but Matthews moves out of range and Yogi only half commits.
Matthews punishes Yogi's body with a nice straight punch.
Good leg kick by Matthews there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matthews scores with a nice body kick.
Matthews fakes the leg kick and cracks Yogi in the body.
Yogi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matthews. Matthews obviously looking to wear him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matthews.
A punch lands to the side of Yogi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matthews throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthews lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Matthews throws a nice looking combination but Yogi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yogi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Matthews to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matthews dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matthews walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matthews scores with a shot to the body.
Matthews is looking to slow Yogi down with leg kicks.
Matthews digs a good hook to Yogi's body.
Yogi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Matthews works Yogi's body with a nice hook.
Yogi ducks right into an uppercut from Matthews.
Yogi misses with a leg kick
and Matthews counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matthews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matthews keeps Yogi at a distance using the push kick.
Yogi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
An inside leg kick lands from Matthews.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Matthews clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Matthews scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yogi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Matthews throws a hook to the side of Yogi's head but Yogi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yogi throws a body punch but Matthews moves out of range.
Yogi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matthews can pounce on him.
Yogi throws a leg kick but Matthews moved away.
Matthews dips to his left and cracks Yogi with an uppercut!
Yogi throws a body punch but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yogi will feel that in the morning.
Matthews bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yogi's head backwards.
Yogi swings for the body but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews lands a high kick!
Matthews looks to score with a jab to the body but Yogi is just out of range.
Yogi throws out a leg kick but Matthews moves out of range and Yogi only half commits.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matthews.
Yogi 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.
Matthews takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice uppercut there from Matthews.
Matthews avoids the body shot from Yogi.
Yogi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Matthews misses with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Yogi as he connects with a hook.
Matthews avoids a kick to the body.
Matthews scoring well with a low kick there.
Matthews avoids a kick to the body.
Yogi cracks the inside of Matthews's front leg.
Matthews changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yogi scoring well with a low kick there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews misses with a body kick.
Matthews connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yogi's hands.

Yogi gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthews trying to control here.
Matthews gets full guard.

Matthews working for submissions but it's allowed Yogi to get to half guard.
Matthews is refusing to be controlled, as Yogi sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews is trying to get back to full guard.
Matthews gets full guard.

Matthews throws his legs up looking for a submission but Yogi uses it to pass to side control.
Yogi laying and praying for a moment but Matthews takes advantage and regains half guard.

Matthews actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Matthews looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matthews is staying active underneath Yogi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yogi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Matthews working to try and regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yogi with shots to the head and body - Matthews looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Chris Matthews 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Matthews throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yogi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Matthews.
Yogi throws a leg kick but Matthews sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yogi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matthews.
Yogi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matthews as he jumps to the side.
Good work by Yogi as he checks the leg kick.
Yogi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matthews throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yogi moves away from the strike by Matthews.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matthews.
Yogi moves out of range as Matthews throws a body kick.
Matthews tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matthews scores with a punch to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yogi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Yogi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matthews throws a leg kick
and Yogi counters with a nice body shot.
Nice shot by Matthews.
Yogi blocks a leg kick.
Yogi tries for a takedown but Matthews sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yogi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matthews fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yogi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matthews throws a wild body kick that Yogi sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthews. Yogi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matthews keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matthews moves out of range of the body kick.
Matthews lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matthews tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yogi throws a leg kick but Matthews sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yogi is looking to land body kicks.
Matthews lands with a cross.
Yogi closes the distance and clinches up with Matthews, looking for a takedown. Yogi pushes Matthews against the cage but Matthews circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chris Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tantric Yogi.
Yogi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Matthews there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yogi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matthews throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yogi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Matthews thumps Yogi with a low kick.
Matthews feints and then cracks Yogi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yogi down.
Matthews looks for the body kick but Yogi saw that one coming.
Matthews misses with a low kick.
Matthews throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Matthews tenderised Yogi's leg. Yogi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matthews scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matthews looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matthews checks the leg kick.
Matthews throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yogi needs to keep his hands up - Matthews had a free shot at his head there.
Matthews connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yogi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matthews fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A low kick from Yogi is predictable there
and Matthews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matthews throws the kick towards the body but Yogi avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Matthews.
Yogi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tantric Yogi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Yogi misses its intended target.
Matthews connects with a body shot that sends Yogi's belly button to the back.
Matthews scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matthews thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Yogi if he has to take too many more of those.
That kick from Matthews tenderised Yogi's leg. Yogi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matthews throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matthews fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yogi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matthews throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matthews lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matthews cracks Yogi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matthews chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matthews dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yogi. That did some damage!
Matthews lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matthews keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Matthews showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matthews 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 49:44
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:43
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Matthews!
Chris Matthews retains his super heavyweight title!
Chris Matthews thanked the fans post fight for their support.