GFL 33 - Sativa vs Satake PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ringo Dingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinji Kagawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Dingo
vs
Kagawa

180 cm
18
167 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

168 cm
20
171 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ringo Dingo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinji Kagawa!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kagawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kagawa tries for a takedown but Dingo circles away easily

and Dingo counters with a shoot takedown. Kagawa fights it but they end up in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dingo is working Kagawa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dingo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kagawa on the ground.
Dingo preventing the sweep.
Kagawa has a closed guard, preventing Dingo from standing up.
Kagawa trying to control the position.
Dingo won't allow Kagawa to get back to his feet.
Kagawa looking for a sweep. Not yet Kagawa, not yet.

Dingo stands up and waves to Kagawa to follow him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Dingo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kagawa sprawls well initially but Dingo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingo is keen to just control but Kagawa is a slippery customer.
Kagawa trying to hold on to Dingo's head to control him but Dingo postures up.
Dingo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kagawa tries to roll over but Dingo keeps him under control.
Dingo is trying to control the action in half guard but Kagawa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kagawa tries to roll over but Dingo keeps him under control.
Dingo trying to pass the guard but Kagawa defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dingo working the head and body with strikes.
Dingo lands strikes from half guard.
Kagawa wants to sweep but Dingo has passed to side control!
Kagawa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dingo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kagawa moves into full guard.

Kagawa is looking for a triangle here but Dingo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dingo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Dingo tries for a kimura but Kagawa is defending well.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dingo working the ground and pound.
Kagawa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dingo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dingo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kagawa!
Kagawa tries to hold on but Dingo pushes him away.
Dingo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kagawa can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kagawa wants to control but Dingo is having none of it.
Kagawa bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ringo Dingo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Dingo.
You can see the frustration on Kagawa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kagawa is looking to reverse the position.
Kagawa manages to get back to half guard.
Kagawa is positioning himself well to prevent Dingo advancing to mount.
Dingo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingo throwing shots but Kagawa is blocking nicely.
Kagawa is trying is best to control the position here.
Dingo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Kagawa looking for submissions off his back.
Dingo wants to control but Kagawa is keeping him busy.
Kagawa is looking to improve his position.

Dingo wants to work for an arm triangle but Kagawa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dingo wants to pass to mount but Kagawa is defending the position.

Dingo is working for a kimura but Kagawa is defending it quite comfortably.
Dingo is looking to take a break and control but Kagawa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kagawa moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kagawa controls Dingo momentarily but Dingo frees himself.
Kagawa managing to control the position.

Dingo gets to his feet - Kagawa follows without any prompting.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dingo has Kagawa pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dingo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kagawa tumbling to the mat - Dingo dives into Kagawa's guard.
Dingo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kagawa holds on and takes a little breather.
Dingo wants to control from the top but Kagawa keeps moving.
Kagawa should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kagawa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kagawa looking for a sweep. Not yet Kagawa, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ringo Dingo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Dingo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kagawa, pushing him back against the cage.
Dingo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kagawa up against the cage.

Kagawa gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Kagawa is working for a kimura here but Dingo manages to reverse the position and he's now in Kagawa's guard.
Dingo passes Kagawa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kagawa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dingo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dingo's back!

Kagawa is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dingo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Dingo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kagawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dingo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dingo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dingo is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dingo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dingo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dingo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kagawa.

Kagawa looking to break Dingo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dingo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kagawa will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Shinji Kagawa has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dingo tries to roll but Kagawa sticks to his back.

Kagawa is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dingo is defending well though. Kagawa let's go of the attempt for now.
Dingo wants to control his opponent's hands but Kagawa gets his hands free.

Dingo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kagawa's arms.

Dingo fending off the submission attempt from Kagawa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dingo tries to escape the position.

Kagawa looking for the choke but no joy.

Kagawa is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Dingo trying to control the position but Kagawa manages to sink in the hooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dingo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kagawa struggling to keep hold of the position.
Dingo just trying to survive but Kagawa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Dingo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kagawa is not going to allow Dingo to sit and survive in this position.
Kagawa is hanging on to Dingo's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kagawa lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Shinji Kagawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ringo Dingo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dingo trying to control the position but Kagawa manages to sink in the hooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shinji Kagawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dingo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ringo Dingo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Linekar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steel is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Riot. Axel Steel has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Aaron Linekar's chin.

Linekar
vs
Steel

180 cm
22
150 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

175 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aaron Linekar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Axel Steel!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linekar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Linekar shoots in and gets a takedown into Steel's guard.
Linekar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Linekar prevents Steel from getting back to his feet.

Steel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Linekar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steel wants to sweep but no luck.

Linekar gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Linekar shoots in and gets a takedown into Steel's guard.
Linekar chips away with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Linekar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Linekar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

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

Linekar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Steel!
Steel looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel is trying desperately to improve position.
Linekar has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Steel's face.
Linekar lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Steel hang on?
Steel is in a horrible position here. Linekar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Linekar raining down hammerfists from mount.
Linekar raining down shots from the mount!
Linekar with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Linekar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Steel looks a forlorn figure.
Linekar lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel taking shots to the head.
Steel is bucking up trying to escape but Linekar cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Steel is rocked!
Linekar looking to control but Steel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steel is still in real trouble! Can Linekar finish him?
Linekar working the ground and pound effectively.
Linekar lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Steel hang on?
Linekar raining down hammerfists from mount.
Linekar is landing with some decent strikes but Steel is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Linekar controlling the pace for now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Linekar cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linekar putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Linekar lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Linekar has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Steel's face.
Steel in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Linekar lands a big elbow - Steel is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Steel is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Aaron Linekar!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Malenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuo Hanayama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malenko's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tap Or SNap by E-town Concrete. Dean Malenko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kazuo Hanayama's chin.

Malenko
vs
Hanayama

190 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
262 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q
Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanayama scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Malenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Some wild striking there from Hanayama.
Malenko misses with a takedown
and Hanayama counters with a one-two to the body.
Hanayama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Malenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malenko misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Hanayama to counter with a crisp jab.
Malenko misses with a takedown attempt
and Hanayama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Malenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanayama lands a right hook to the body.
Malenko fails with the takedown
and Hanayama counters with a series of strikes. Malenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hanayama digs a good body shot into Malenko's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malenko misses with a takedown
and Hanayama counters with a nice uppercut.
Malenko with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Hanayama counter with a right hand.
Hanayama lands with a good body shot.
Malenko is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hanayama cracks Malenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hanayama throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Malenko on the side of the head.
Hanayama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Malenko misses with a takedown attempt
and Hanayama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hanayama lands a really nice looking cross but Malenko seems unphased.
Hanayama lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hanayama lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Malenko sprawling to the canvas. Hanayama follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Malenko hang on?

Malenko is rocked!
Hanayama wants to stand but Malenko has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Oh Malenko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malenko seems to have got his legs back now.

Hanayama decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Hanayama scores with a shot to the body.
Dean Malenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hanayama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Malenko shoots and misses
enabling Hanayama to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hanayama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kazuo Hanayama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanayama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hanayama scores with a jab to the body.
Hanayama lands with a nice body punch.
Hanayama lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hanayama.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanayama cracks Malenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Malenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hanayama.
Hanayama digs a good body shot into Malenko's ribs.
Malenko drops his hands momentarily and Hanayama takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama connects with a body shot that sends Malenko's belly button to the back.
Malenko walks into a stiff left hand from Hanayama.
Hanayama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Malenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Hanayama moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Malenko goes down! Can Hanayama finish him!?
Hanayama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hanayama postures up and lands a big shot to Malenko's brow.

Malenko has his foot on Hanayama's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hanayama works his way back into a safe position though.
Hanayama is looking to stand up but Malenko won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.

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

Malenko misses with a takedown attempt
and Hanayama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hanayama just misses with a punch to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Malenko. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hanayama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanayama lands a two punch combo.
Malenko moves out of range as Hanayama strikes.
Hanayama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malenko.
Malenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hanayama is fending him off so far but Malenko persists. Nope, Hanayama circles away and we're back to standing.
Hanayama catches Malenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Malenko fails with the takedown
and Hanayama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Malenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hanayama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Hanayama. That snapped Malenko's head back.
Malenko misses with a takedown
and Hanayama counters with a right hand to the body.
Hanayama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Malenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Malenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danga de danga de dang - Hanayama scores with a four punch combination!
Malenko tries to move into range but Hanayama moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hanayama jabs at Malenko's body.
Hanayama lands a nice hook to Malenko's body. Malenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hanayama cracks Malenko with a good jab.
Hanayama jabs at Malenko's body.
Hanayama lands with a good body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Hanayama as he connects with a hook.
Hanayama connects with a right hand. Malenko shakes it off.
Hanayama digs a good hook to Malenko's body.
Hanayama comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Hanayama. Beautiful body shot.
Hanayama lands with a nice body punch.
Hanayama connects with a jab.
Malenko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hanayama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Malenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanayama fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Malenko on the side of the head.
Hanayama throws a good cross that connects.
Hanayama misses with a wild body shot.
Hanayama scores with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Malenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hanayama jabs Malenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hanayama lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Malenko at a distance.
Hanayama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hanayama lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kazuo Hanayama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanayama cracks a nice hook into Malenko's ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hanayama jabs at Malenko's body.
Malenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuo Hanayama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Malenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Nice combo by Hanayama! Oh, that's hurt him - Malenko falls to the canvas and Hanayama follows him into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Check out the look on Hanayama's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Malenko is trying to improve his position.
Hanayama working away.

Hanayama stands up and beckons Malenko to his feet.
Hanayama connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malenko with a poor takedown
and Hanayama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Malenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanayama just misses with a punch to the body.
Malenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hanayama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Malenko thinking.
Hanayama punishes Malenko's body with a nice straight punch.
Hanayama works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hanayama stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hanayama lands a jab to Malenko's midsection.
Hanayama cracks Malenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanayama misses with a wild combination.
Hanayama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanayama. Malenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malenko has his takedown stuffed
and Hanayama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Malenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanayama scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Malenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Malenko tries for a takedown but Hanayama circles away easily
and Hanayama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hanayama connects with a good right hand that stumbles Malenko. Malenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hanayama works Malenko's body with a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama scores with a shot to the body.
Hanayama is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Malenko rather than just go for the knockout.
Hanayama lands with a straight right. Malenko didn't see that one coming.

Hanayama throws a left that rocks Malenko and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Hanayama dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Malenko regain composure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanayama tries to stand but Malenko is controlling his head.
Malenko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hanayama wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hanayama works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hanayama tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Malenko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hanayama's best efforts.
Malenko works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Malenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dean Malenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hanayama works over Malenko with some ground and pound from guard.

Malenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Malenko is working an open guard so Hanayama takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hanayama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malenko.
Malenko with a poor takedown
and Hanayama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hanayama lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hanayama lands with a shot to the body.
Hanayama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuo Hanayama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hanayama 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 25:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuo Hanayama!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kazuo Hanayama made sure he mentioned Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Bryan Batungbakal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Assis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Assis has chosen Falling Slowly as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bryan Batungbakal
vs
Assis

195 cm
30
265 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

186 cm
28
240 lbs
8 - 12 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jacob Bryan Batungbakal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kimbo Assis!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assis throws a nice looking combination but Batungbakal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Assis looks to throw the jab but Batungbakal is out of range.
Assis jabs at Batungbakal's body.
Batungbakal slips a straight right by Assis.
Batungbakal throws a head kick that misses.
Batungbakal cracks Assis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Assis misses with a hook.
Assis tries to bum rush Batungbakal with a series of wild strikes but Batungbakal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Assis misses with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Batungbakal.
Assis misses with a jab to the body
and Batungbakal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Batungbakal misses with a head kick.
Batungbakal staying out of range there.
Assis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batungbakal throws a head kick but Assis moves out of range.
Assis scores with a sloppy right hand. Batungbakal should have avoided that one.

It looks like Jacob Bryan Batungbakal has been cut.
Assis throws a sloppy head kick and Batungbakal moves out of range easily.
Assis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Assis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Batungbakal.
A head kick from Assis lands but Batungbakal takes it in his stride.
Batungbakal takes one to the side of the head.
Assis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Batungbakal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batungbakal misses with a head kick.
Assis takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Assis throws the left hand but Batungbakal avoids the punch easily.
Assis lunges at Batungbakal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Batungbakal's hand.
Batungbakal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Batungbakal lands a head kick. Assis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Batungbakal is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Assis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Batungbakal throws a head kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Assis.
Assis scores with a jab to the head.
A combination from Assis does no damage.
Assis misses with the combination.
Assis throws a right hand that Batungbakal ducks under and follows up with a left that Batungbakal also avoids with ease.
Assis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Assis looks to throw the jab but Batungbakal is out of range.
A head kick misses from Batungbakal.
Batungbakal misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assis cracks Batungbakal with an open hand slap.
Batungbakal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Batungbakal staying out of range there.
Assis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Batungbakal.
Batungbakal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Batungbakal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Batungbakal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Assis.
Batungbakal goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Batungbakal scores with a punch to the head.
Batungbakal misses with a few strikes there.
Assis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Assis misses the jab.
Assis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Assis throws the left hand but Batungbakal avoids the punch easily.
Assis lands a nice looking body shot.
Assis lands a slapping body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Batungbakals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Batungbakal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Assis does it's job there.
Assis connects with a body shot that sends Batungbakal's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Assis misses.
Batungbakal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Assis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Batungbakal on the side of the head.
Assis misses the jab.
Batungbakal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Batungbakal throws a sloppy head kick and Assis moves out of range easily.
Assis connects with a crisp jab.
Batungbakal slips a jab from Assis.
Assis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Assis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Batungbakal is rocked!
Batungbakal throws a low kick but Assis avoids it.
Assis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Batungbakal takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Oh Batungbakal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Assis avoids the head kick by Batungbakal.
A head kick misses from Assis.
Batungbakal seems to have got his legs back now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assis misses with a two punch combination.
A left and a right from Batungbakal both land. Nice combination.
Nice cross by Assis.
Assis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Assis looks to land a combination but Batungbakal avoids it well.
Batungbakal moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Batungbakal throws a head kick but Assis moves out of range.
Batungbakal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Assis lands a nice hook to Batungbakal's body. Batungbakal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Batungbakal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Assis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Assis. That snapped Batungbakal's head back.
Batungbakal is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Assis just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Batungbakal has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kimbo Assis!
Kimbo Assis got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Junior Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wong Yuanjiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacquiao comes to the cage accompanied by Thunderstruck. Wong Yuanjiao acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Pacquiao
vs
Yuanjiao

173 cm
28
160 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

175 cm
28
165 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Valhalla Fight Wear

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 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Junior Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wong Yuanjiao!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuanjiao throws a combination that misses
and Pacquiao counters with a two punch combo.
Yuanjiao misses the jab.
Pacquiao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yuanjiao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao throws a sloppy head kick and Yuanjiao moves out of range easily.
Yuanjiao tries to clinch but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Yuanjiao wants to clinch up but Pacquiao keeps it at a distance.
Yuanjiao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yuanjiao throws a solid leg kick but Pacquiao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yuanjiao.

Yuanjiao closes the distance and clinches.
Yuanjiao tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pacquiao just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yuanjiao is trying to force a seperation but Pacquiao has the dominant position.

Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yuanjiao throws a right hand that Pacquiao ducks under and follows up with a left that Pacquiao also avoids with ease.
Pacquiao lands a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yuanjiao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yuanjiao throws a head punch that misses.
Yuanjiao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pacquiao wants to take the fight to the mat but Yuanjiao manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Pacquiao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yuanjiao misses with a two punch combination.

Pacquiao fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yuanjiao sprawls well initially but Pacquiao persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Pacquiao looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pacquiao wants to pass to mount but Yuanjiao is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao is looking to take a break and control but Yuanjiao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pacquiao thows a huge punch but Yuanjiao dodges it nicely.
Yuanjiao is looking to escape.
Yuanjiao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pacquiao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pacquiao thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pacquiao passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Yuanjiao!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Pacquiao has control of Yuanjiao's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Yuanjiao regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Yuanjiao is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuanjiao holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Pacquiao tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Yuanjiao avoids a series of strikes thrown by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao trying to control but Yuanjiao is having none of it.

Pacquiao has hold of Yuanjiao's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Yuanjiao manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao looking to finish with strikes here!
Yuanjiao takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Yuanjiao is trying to stand up.
Pacquiao throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Pacquiao tries to control but Yuanjiao wriggling away.

Yuanjiao defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pacquiao.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pacquiao trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pacquiao dodges the punch combination from Yuanjiao.
Yuanjiao avoids the head kick by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yuanjiao manages to avoid it.
Pacquiao slips under a jab from Yuanjiao.
Yuanjiao moves in looking to clinch but Pacquiao pushes him off.
Yuanjiao misses with a combination
and Pacquiao counters with a nice uppercut.
Yuanjiao lands with an uppercut that bounces Pacquiao off the cage and back into range.
Yuanjiao lands with a nice body punch.
Yuanjiao tries to clinch
and Pacquiao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yuanjiao thows a body shot but no joy.
Yuanjiao lands a jab to Pacquiao's midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuanjiao takes a swing at Pacquiao's ribcage but misses.
Yuanjiao misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Yuanjiao. Those never looked like landing.
Yuanjiao tries to clinch but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Yuanjiao looks to land a combination but Pacquiao avoids it well.
Wong Yuanjiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuanjiao just misses with a punch to the body.

Pacquiao darts in and clinches Yuanjiao up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yuanjiao.

Pacquiao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pacquiao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yuanjiao closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wong Yuanjiao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pacquiao circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao tries to clinch there but Yuanjiao circles away.
Jab from Yuanjiao.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Yuanjiao.
Yuanjiao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pacquiao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yuanjiao thinking.
Yuanjiao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pacquiao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yuanjiao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao lands a jab to the nose.
Pacquiao throws a one two combo.
Pacquiao scores with a hook.
Yuanjiao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yuanjiao throws a nice looking combination but Pacquiao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuanjiao takes a swing at Pacquiao's ribcage but misses.
Pacquiao throws a sloppy head kick and Yuanjiao moves out of range easily.
Yuanjiao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yuanjiao misses with a left hand
and Pacquiao counters with a stiff right hand.
Yuanjiao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pacquiao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yuanjiao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pacquiao moves out of range as Yuanjiao strikes.
Pacquiao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yuanjiao lands a nice shot to the body.
Yuanjiao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pacquiao was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuanjiao.
Yuanjiao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yuanjiao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pacquiao.
Yuanjiao takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuanjiao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yuanjiao throws the left hand but Pacquiao avoids the punch easily.
Pacquiao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pacquiao scores with a jab.
Yuanjiao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pacquiao was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuanjiao.
Yuanjiao misses with a right hand

and Pacquiao counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Yuanjiao's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pacquiao with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pacquiao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yuanjiao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pacquiao is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yuanjiao is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wong Yuanjiao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.

Jab by Yuanjiao.
Pacquiao swats away the attempt to clinch by Yuanjiao.
Yuanjiao throws a right hand that Pacquiao ducks under and follows up with a left that Pacquiao also avoids with ease.
Yuanjiao tries to close the distance and clinch but Pacquiao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pacquiao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yuanjiao.
Yuanjiao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yuanjiao misses with an uppercut

and Pacquiao counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yuanjiao won't be happy with that.

Pacquiao is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yuanjiao knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pacquiao 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.
Pacquiao tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pacquiao is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yuanjiao has escaped the position, nice work there.

Pacquiao working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
An elbow from Pacquiao crashes against the mat.
Junior Pacquiao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao controlling the position.
Pacquiao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yuanjiao keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pacquiao has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Yuanjiao!

Pacquiao is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Yuanjiao is surviving well by controlling Pacquiao's body position as best he can.
Pacquiao trying to control but Yuanjiao is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pacquiao is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Yuanjiao has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pacquiao throwing strikes here but Yuanjiao is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Yuanjiao is trying to stand up.
Yuanjiao stops Pacquiao from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yuanjiao can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao misses with a head shot.
Pacquiao is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Yuanjiao is in real trouble.

Yuanjiao fending off the submission attempt from Pacquiao.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Pacquiao. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Pacquiao working for a choke but Yuanjiao is defending well.
Yuanjiao avoids the strikes from Pacquiao.

And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Pacquiao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pacquiao has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Pacquiao!
A very excited looking Junior Pacquiao 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cannabis Sativa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Misaaki Satake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sativa's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rasta say SMOKE. Misaaki Satake is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Sativa
vs
Satake

194 cm
22
190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
183 lbs
8 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cannabis Sativa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Misaaki Satake!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sativa counters with an outside leg kick.
Sativa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot by Sativa.
Sativa throws a sloppy head kick and Satake moves out of range easily.
Sativa lands with a kick to the temple. Satake shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Satake throws a shot from downtown. Sativa moves away and avoids it.
Satake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sativa counters with an outside leg kick.
Misaaki Satake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sativa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Satake is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Satake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sativa moves away.

Satake shoots in and gets a takedown into Sativa's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sativa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Satake manages to get himself to full guard.
Sativa won't allow Satake to sweep him here.
Sativa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sativa stays in close to Satake's body and controls the position.
Sativa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Satake pulls Sativa in to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satake wants to stand up but Sativa is controlling him.
Sativa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sativa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sativa wants it to stay on the feet.
Sativa lands a nice hook to Satake's body. Satake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cannabis Sativa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Satake misses with an uppercut
and Sativa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Satake swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sativa counters with a straight right hand.
Sativa lands with a hook. Satake tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Sativa forces Satake back against the cage and clinches.
Sativa lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Satake looking for a takedown.
Sativa lands a nice knee to the body.
Satake looks gassed!
Sativa lands a left hand.
Sativa lands a nice uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sativa.
Sativa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sativa obliges.
Sativa lands a nice elbow.
Sativa lands a left hand.
Satake takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sativa lands an elbow that stopped Satake in his tracks for a moment.
Sativa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Satake backwards.
Sativa lands a right hand.
Sativa lands with a left to the head.
Sativa lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Misaaki Satake has been cut.
Satake takes an elbow to the forehead.

Satake is rocked!
Sativa lands a nice elbow.
Satake is still on wobbly legs! Can Sativa finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sativa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Sativa.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sativa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sativa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Satake wants to take the fight to the mat but Sativa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Satake seems to have recovered his senses.
Cannabis Sativa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Misaaki Satake.
Sativa lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sativa.
Sativa lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sativa lands an elbow inside.
Satake has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sativa after a bit of a struggle.
Sativa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sativa stalling.
Sativa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sativa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Satake backwards.
Sativa is stalling here.
Sativa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Satake wants a takedown but no success here.
Sativa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sativa lands a hook that snaps the head of Satake backwards.
Sativa prevents the takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sativa lands an elbow just above Satake 's eye.
Satake takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sativa lands a left hand.
Sativa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sativa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sativa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sativa lands an elbow inside that Satake shrugs off.
Sativa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sativa lands a nice elbow.
Sativa throws a big uppercut that drops Satake! More strikes from Sativa and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Satake lies dazed against the cage as Sativa celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cannabis Sativa!
Cannabis Sativa retains his middleweight title!