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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Storm Chaser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MC Mistro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Chaser
vs
Mistro

190 cm
19
220 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

170 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Storm Chaser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, MC Mistro!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mistro gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Mistro is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Chaser can't fight it off and eventually Mistro manages to take the fight to the floor. Chaser looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mistro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mistro wants to pass the guard but Chaser is keeping the position.
Mistro passes Chaser's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chaser wants to improve his position but Mistro is controlling well.
Mistro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mistro is nestled in close to Chaser, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mistro passes to full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mistro get's back to his feet.

Mistro has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chaser - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

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

Mistro shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mistro was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mistro lands a big elbow.
Mistro scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Chaser?
Mistro is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Chaser is in real trouble.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Mistro looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Chaser taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). MC Mistro!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ringo Dingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Izanagami Kami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Izanagami Kami is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Dingo
vs
Kami

180 cm
19
167 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

193 cm
19
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ringo Dingo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Izanagami Kami!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dingo tries for a takedown but Kami sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kami shoots in and drives through. Dingo sprawls well.
Dingo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kami sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Kami shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Kami seems to be working for a kimura but Dingo defends the submission attempt.

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

Kami is looking for a kimura here.
Kami wants to pass to mount but Dingo is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kami is looking for a kimura here.

Kami is working for a kimura but Dingo is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kami controlling the pace.
Dingo tries to get to full guard but Kami has control of the leg.
Kami is trying to control. Dingo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kami is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dingo won't allow Kami to pass to mount.
Kami is trying to control. Dingo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kami is taking a breather. Dingo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kami missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kami is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Kami is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dingo defends it well.
Dingo wants to improve his position but Kami is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kami wants to take a breather but Dingo is having none of it.

Kami decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Dingo. Those never looked like landing.

Kami clinches up against the cage.

Kami is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dingo can't fight it off and eventually Kami manages to take the fight to the floor. Dingo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dingo keeping full guard, as Kami tries to pass.
Kami controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kami stands and throws Dingo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dingo dodges the ground and pound from Kami.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kami slows the pace down.
Dingo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kami controlling from mount.

Kami is working for a guillotine from mount but Dingo frees his head quite easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kami controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dingo leaves Kami with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kami misses with a takedown attempt - Dingo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck for Kami with that takedown attempt.
Ringo Dingo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Izanagami Kami.
Dingo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kami's waist but Kami gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dingo off to one side.
Kami keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Kami moves into the clinch.

Kami gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kami is controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kami is working for a kimura but Dingo is defending it quite comfortably.
Kami wants to free his trapped foot but Dingo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kami with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Dingo is defending against the submission attempts here by Kami.
Kami performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kami is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dingo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kami seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Dingo is defending against the submission attempts here by Kami.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kami in particular looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kami passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kami tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Kami looking to secure an arm triangle but Dingo defends it well.

Kami goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dingo is on top in guard.

Kami looking for subs off his back but Dingo has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dingo seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Kami slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Kami looking for a guillotine here but Dingo defends easily.
Dingo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Kami is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Dingo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Izanagami Kami showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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.

Dingo shoots for a double leg takedown but Kami sprawls well. He's pushed Dingo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kami throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dingo's waist but Dingo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kami off to one side.
Dingo has a takedown stuffed.
Kami keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ringo Dingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kami shoots in but no luck this time.
Ringo Dingo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dingo throws a body punch but Kami moves out of range.
Kami is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dingo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kami shoots and misses

and Dingo counters with a single leg into guard. Kami didn't expect that.
Dingo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kami is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dingo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kami has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dingo has managed to get both his arms back between Kami's legs - danger averted.
Izanagami Kami has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kami takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dingo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Dingo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Kami has an active guard here but Dingo has managed to pass into half guard.
Dingo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Kami actively working from the bottom here.
Dingo not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Dingo is going to stand back up.

Kami actively working from the bottom here.
Kami moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dingo wants to control from the top but Kami keeps moving.

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

Kami has his foot on Dingo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dingo works his way back into a safe position though.
Kami keeping moving, preventing Dingo from controlling successfully.

Kami had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dingo defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kami escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dingo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dingo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kami is keeping the position for now.
Kami manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kami in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Kami with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dingo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kami on the ground.
Dingo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kami wants to finish this one by submission but Dingo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kami.
Kami thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

Kami jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dingo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dingo and Kami has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dingo is looking for a sweep.

Kami wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dingo, who protects the arm well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kami goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dingo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kami but great work by Dingo.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Izanagami Kami.
Well Kami 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Izanagami Kami!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Naruto Uzumaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrance Pingshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pingshaw is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Heart of a Champion. The key to victory for Naruto Uzumaki has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Uzumaki
vs
Pingshaw

177 cm
25
150 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

190 cm
25
159 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naruto Uzumaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Terrance Pingshaw!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Uzumaki coming out on top.
Uzumaki lands a jab to Pingshaw's midsection.
Uzumaki misses the jab.
Pingshaw darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pingshaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Pingshaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Uzumaki.
Pingshaw misses with a head kick.
Uzumaki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pingshaw swings widly with a right hand
and Uzumaki counters with a straight right hand.
Uzumaki lands with an overhand left.

Pingshaw is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Uzumaki's half guard.
Pingshaw is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pingshaw content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Pingshaw might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Uzumaki wants to stand back up but Pingshaw manages to pass into side control.

Pingshaw is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Uzumaki is trying to escape and Pingshaw transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Uzumaki is forced to tap! Nice work there by Pingshaw! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terrance Pingshaw!
An out of breath Terrance Pingshaw thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Santoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frulegur Wiskeber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frulegur Wiskeber will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Santoro
vs
Wiskeber

160 cm
19
150 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

173 cm
19
150 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Determined

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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nicky Santoro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frulegur Wiskeber!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiskeber misses with a hook.
A big right from Santoro misses.
Wiskeber throws a right and a left that Santoro avoids nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wiskeber.
Wiskeber closes the distance but Santoro moves to the side

and Santoro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Santoro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Santoro throws a big right hand that misses.
Santoro advances to half guard.
Santoro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Santoro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santoro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Santoro controlling the action here.
Santoro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Santoro moves nicely into side control.
Wiskeber really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santoro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Santoro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Santoro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sloppy strikes there by Santoro.
Santoro misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Santoro throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Santoro is looking to take a break and control but Wiskeber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wiskeber takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiskeber defending against the ground and pound.
Santoro controls the position.
Santoro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Santoro throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Wiskeber defending against the ground and pound.
Wiskeber avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Santoro.
Santoro misses with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santoro in side control, throwing shots but Wiskeber defends.
Santoro tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Santoro working the ground and pound.
Wiskeber takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Santoro staying calm.
Santoro sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Wiskeber is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wiskeber tries to sprawl but Santoro drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Santoro thows a huge punch but Wiskeber dodges it nicely.
Santoro thows a huge punch but Wiskeber dodges it nicely.
Santoro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Santoro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nicky Santoro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Santoro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Santoro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Santoro is controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiskeber is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Santoro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wiskeber won't allow Santoro to pass to mount.
Santoro is keen to just control but Wiskeber is a slippery customer.
Santoro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Santoro stalling.
Santoro is trying to control the action in half guard but Wiskeber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santoro sitting and controlling from the half guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Nicky Santoro wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Wiskeber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santoro throws out the jab.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Santoro.

Santoro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wiskeber has escaped the position, nice work there.
Santoro wants to control but Wiskeber is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santoro scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wiskeber is not content to let Santoro control the position.
Santoro content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Santoro scoring with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santoro happy to just control the position for now.
Santoro in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Santoro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wiskeber can do to turn this around?
Wiskeber stops Santoro from passing to mount.
Santoro landing a few strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santoro throws an elbow but Wiskeber slips to the side and avoids it well.
Santoro 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.
Santoro in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicky Santoro dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Santoro shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Santoro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Nicky Santoro wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wiskeber shoots in and drives through. Santoro sprawls well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wiskeber.
Santoro cracks a nice hook into Wiskeber's ribs.
Wiskeber tries to clinch up.
Sloppy strikes from Wiskeber. Those never looked like landing.

Santoro closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wiskeber's guard.
Wiskeber being controlled here, momentarily.

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!
Santoro looking to pass the guard.
Wiskeber keeping moving, preventing Santoro from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Nicky Santoro just wasn't active enough.
Wiskeber is looking to clinch but Santoro is avoiding it.
Santoro dodges the punch combination from Wiskeber.
Wiskeber misses with a jab, cross combination.

Santoro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Santoro wants to take a breather but Wiskeber is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Santoro seems content to control.

Santoro wants to work for an arm triangle but Wiskeber is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wiskeber taking some punishment here, with Santoro in his half guard.
Santoro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Santoro throwing shots but Wiskeber is blocking nicely.
Santoro winds up and cracks Wiskeber with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Frulegur Wiskeber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish 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.
Santoro passes to side control.
Santoro controlling from side mount.
Santoro works to advance to full mount. Wiskeber defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santoro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Santoro working for a submission but Wiskeber is keeping him at bay.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicky Santoro!
An out of breath and clearly excited Nicky Santoro thanked [CBK] LEGAL HIGHS « AJFC↑ DOUBLE 160Q ® for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between The Hulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hulk comes to the cage accompanied by Hulkamania!. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Hulk
vs
Sanders

170 cm
25
145 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

171 cm
31
145 lbs
13 - 6 - 1

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, The Hulk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hulk closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sanders did well to prevent Hulk getting side control.
Hulk wants to control but Sanders is keeping him busy.
Sanders is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hulk is thwarting Sanders's attempts to control the position.
Sanders tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Sanders has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanders is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanders manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hulk tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanders is retaining full guard.
Sanders trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sanders is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hulk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sanders's guard.
Sanders works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sanders wants to sweep here but Hulk controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders keeping moving, preventing Hulk from controlling successfully.
Sanders wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hulk preventing the sweep.
Sanders pulls Hulk in close to his closed guard and prevents Hulk from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sanders wants to sweep here but Hulk controlling him for the moment.
Hulk content to stall in guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of The Hulk.
Hulk throws a right hand that Sanders ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanders also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hulk shoots in and bounces Sanders off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sanders wants to sweep but no luck.
Hulk tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanders is retaining full guard.
Hulk is pushing down on Sanders's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sanders is fighting to maintain full guard but Hulk has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sanders works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hulk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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!
Hulk throwing strikes from guard but Sanders blocks nicely.
Hulk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Sanders working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hulk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hulk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sanders bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hulk's guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanders working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanders postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sanders pushes down on Hulk's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sanders connects with a nice short shot to Hulk's temple.
Sanders thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hulk's head.
Sanders with the ground and pound but Hulk uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sanders throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hulk keeping full guard, as Sanders tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders with a nice head shot there.
Sanders working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanders connects with a couple of short punches.
Hulk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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!
Sanders is looking to work some ground and pound but Hulk has wrist control.
Sanders working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Hulk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hulk is breathing heavily.
Hulk has momentary wrist control but Sanders slips an elbow through the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanders works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sanders scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sanders lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Hulk throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sanders tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hulk is in Sanders's guard.
Sanders manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hulk manages to get himself to full guard.

Hulk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sanders lands a couple of elbows.

Hulk is rocked!
Sanders postures up and lands a big shot to Hulk's brow.
Oh Hulk is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanders chips away with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanders postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Hulk covers up, he's hurt! Sanders keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Sanders and the ref steps in to end the fight! Sanders can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Sanders!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hill
vs
Kingston

203 cm
30
288 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

192 cm
19
250 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

TITAN

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bobby Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roy Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill wants to land a leg kick but Kingston is out of range.
Kingston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hill.
Hill lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice sprawl there from Hill as Kingston shoots in.
Hill scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A solid body kick from Hill.
Hill cracks the inside of Kingston's front leg.
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!
Kingston takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kingston looks gassed!
A nice inside leg kick there by Hill. That's going to slow Kingston down.
Kingston chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hill can pounce on him.
Hill throws a leg kick which misses Kingston's front leg but catches the back leg as Kingston tries to avoid it.
Kingston switches off momentarily and Hill cracks him with a monster right hand! Kingston topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Hill dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Hill!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Hill!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thorstein Horgmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dias might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Marcelo D2 & Claudia - Desabafo / Deixa Eu Dizer. Thorstein Horgmo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fabricio Dias's chin.

Dias
vs
Horgmo

175 cm
21
137 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

181 cm
26
144 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fabricio Dias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thorstein Horgmo!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horgmo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dias works over Horgmo's head and body with a nice combination.
Dias pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Horgmo misses with a straight right.
Horgmo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dias.
Some wild striking there from Dias.
Horgmo slips a jab from Dias.
Dias misses with a looping left.
Dias misses with a series of wild punches.
Horgmo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dias throws a big shot that misses.
Horgmo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Horgmo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dias cracks Horgmo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Horgmo misses with a jab to the body
enabling Dias to counter with a crisp jab.
Dias throws a series of punches but Horgmo moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horgmo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dias misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Dias.

Horgmo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dias is trying to defend but Horgmo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Horgmo trying to control the action but Dias is working from the bottom.
Dias is trying to stand up here but Horgmo is controlling him well.
Horgmo wants to control but Dias is keeping him busy.
Dias wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias blocking the ground and pound attempt from Horgmo.
Horgmo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dias knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Horgmo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dias is trying to stand up here but Horgmo is controlling him well.

Dias kicks off Horgmo and gets to his feet.
Horgmo shoots in but no luck this time.
Horgmo shoots for a double leg takedown but Dias sprawls well. He's pushed Horgmo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias looks to land a left hand but Horgmo moved out of range nicely.
Dias looks to throw the jab but Horgmo is out of range.
Horgmo looks for a takedown but Dias sprawls well.
Fabricio Dias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thorstein Horgmo.
Horgmo misses with a takedown attempt
and Horgmo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dias connects with a single shot there.
Horgmo moves away from the strike by Dias.
Horgmo fails to land the takedown.

Horgmo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dias was covering up waiting for the punch and Horgmo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dias is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Horgmo is controlling him.
Horgmo controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dias is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Horgmo controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabricio Dias 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.

Horgmo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dias as he jumps to the side.
Horgmo fails with a takedown attempt.
Dias lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dias throws the left hand but Horgmo avoids the punch easily.
Horgmo is looking to land body kicks.
Dias fails to land with a series of punches.
Dias looks to land a right hand but Horgmo moved out of range.
A big left from Dias misses.
Horgmo throws out a loose jab but Dias uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horgmo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Horgmo wants to clinch up but Dias keeps it at a distance.
Dias looks to land a right hand but Horgmo moved out of range.
Dias connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dias throws a jab but it's blocked by Horgmo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horgmo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab by Dias.
Horgmo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dias.
Fabricio Dias is winning the standup battle so far.
Horgmo is looking to clinch but Dias is avoiding it.
Dias is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dias throws a looping overhand right but Horgmo ducks down to avoid it.
Dias lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Horgmo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dias sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fabricio Dias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thorstein Horgmo.
Dias stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Horgmo is rocked!
Dias throws a right hand that Horgmo ducks under and follows up with a left that Horgmo also avoids with ease.
Horgmo is still on wobbly legs! Can Dias finish him?
Dias plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Horgmo swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Horgmo face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fabricio Dias!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yngve Ingvar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andriy Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov has chosen Manio - All The Above as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Ingvar
vs
Kersikov

180 cm
22
173 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
173 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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

Convicted Trap House

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yngve Ingvar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andriy Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ingvar misses with a low kick.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Ingvar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov throws out a leg kick but Ingvar moves out of range and Kersikov only half commits.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat.
Ingvar doesn't manage to clinch there - Kersikov circles away.
Ingvar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ingvar's corner calls for a 1-2. Ingvar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ingvar avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Ingvar looks to throw a body kick
and Kersikov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ingvar thinking.
Ingvar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kersikov.
Good work by Kersikov as he checks the leg kick.
Ingvar tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Ingvar blocks the low kick.
Kersikov throws a low kick, looking for Ingvar's leg but Ingvar calmly moves out of range.

Ingvar clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ingvar misses with an elbow strike.
Kersikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kersikov trying to control the position but instead, Ingvar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kersikov into the cage.

Kersikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ingvar misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Ingvar.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ingvar.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ingvar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kersikov finds it's way round the side to connect with Ingvar's head.
Ingvar moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Ingvar counters with a straight right hand.
Ingvar thumps Kersikov with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ingvar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Ingvar.
Kersikov tries to clinch up.
Ingvar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kersikov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ingvar avoids a punch combination nicely.
A shot to the body from Kersikov misses
and Ingvar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ingvar goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ingvar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kersikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kersikov.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ingvar manages to avoid it.
Ingvar misses with a looping right.
Kersikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ingvar doesn't seem bothered though.
Ingvar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ingvar lands a nice hook to Kersikov's body. Kersikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ingvar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ingvar throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Ingvar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kersikov. Kersikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ingvar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kersikov connects with a body shot.
Good work by Ingvar as he checks the leg kick.
Ingvar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ingvar rather than just go for the knockout.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Ingvar.
Ingvar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.

Kersikov moves into the clinch.
Kersikov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ingvar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov is trying to force a seperation but Ingvar has the dominant position.
A knee to the head by Kersikov.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kersikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ingvar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Andriy Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ingvar.
A swing and a miss from Ingvar.
Ingvar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ingvar.
Ingvar cracks Kersikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ingvar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range and Ingvar settles back down.
Kersikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ingvar.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kersikov throws a body punch but Ingvar moves out of range.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kersikov thumps Ingvar with a low kick.
Kersikov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andriy Kersikov will probably get the nod.
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.

Kersikov avoids the head kick by Ingvar.
Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kersikov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ingvar loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kersikov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ingvar takes a step back to recover.
Ingvar misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov keeps the fight on the outside.
Ingvar throws a body kick that misses.
Ingvar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kersikov. Kersikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kersikov cracks Ingvar with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ingvar. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov thows a body shot but no joy.
Ingvar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ingvar scores with a body shot.
Andriy Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Ingvar avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Kersikov finds it's way through Ingvar's defenses.
Kersikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Ingvar.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov has a takedown stuffed.
Kersikov lands a lovely overhand right.
Ingvar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ingvar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ingvar has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ingvar throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Ingvar avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov is looking to chop away at Ingvar's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ingvar misses with a leg kick.
Ingvar misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kersikov.
Ingvar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ingvar moves out of range as Kersikov throws a body kick.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Ingvar ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Ingvar tries to clinch up but Kersikov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kersikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kersikov wants to land a leg kick but Ingvar is out of range.
Ingvar connects with a jab.
Ingvar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Ingvar 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.
A clash of legs there as Ingvar blocks the low kick.

Ingvar takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ingvar has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Ingvar.
Kersikov can't break the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ingvar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ingvar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ingvar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Kersikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Ingvar down.
Ingvar loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Kersikov 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.
Ingvar with a hook.
Kersikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kersikov avoids a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ingvar throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Ingvar is just out of range.
Ingvar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kersikov throws a jab when Ingvar was well out of range.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Kersikov misses
and Ingvar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Ingvar misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick from Ingvar.
Kersikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Ingvar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ingvar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ingvar tries to clinch up.
Ingvar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kersikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yngve Ingvar 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.

Ingvar cracks Kersikov with an open hand slap.

Ingvar has managed to clinch.

Kersikov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ingvar is looking to improve his position.
Ingvar taking some punishment here, with Kersikov in his half guard.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kersikov trying to control from half guard but Ingvar is working away.
Kersikov tries to pass to full mount but Ingvar defends it.
Kersikov wants to take a breather but Ingvar is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ingvar won't allow Kersikov to pass to mount.
Ingvar is concentrating on defense, preventing Kersikov from advancing position.
Kersikov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ingvar is trying to control but can't.
Kersikov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kersikov is thwarting Ingvar's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
enabling Ingvar to counter with a crisp jab.
Ingvar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kersikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ingvar misses with a body kick.
Ingvar scores with a decent looking hook.
Ingvar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ingvar tries to close the distance and clinch but Kersikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ingvar lands a nice looking body shot.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Ingvar.
Nice shot lands for Ingvar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Ingvar clinches up with Kersikov and pushes him back against the cage.
Ingvar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ingvar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ingvar manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ingvar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov stalling in the clinch but Ingvar improves position.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ingvar misses with an elbow over the top.
A short body shot lands from Ingvar as the two fighters clinch.
Ingvar pushes Kersikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ingvar misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Ingvar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.

It looks like Andriy Kersikov has been cut.
Ingvar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kersikov.
Kersikov takes a shot to the head.
Kersikov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kersikov blocks an uppercut.
Ingvar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Kersikov takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ingvar blocking some punches.
Kersikov takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Ingvar.
Kersikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ingvar slows down the pace here.
Kersikov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ingvar is defending well for now.
Ingvar pushes Kersikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ingvar tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Ingvar back against the cage.
Kersikov can't break the clinch.
Kersikov avoiding damage as Ingvar throws knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ingvar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yngve Ingvar clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Andriy Kersikov's cut.
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.

Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ingvar.
Ingvar works the jab nicely.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ingvar manages to avoid it.
Kersikov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ingvar has time to react.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Ingvar is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
Kersikov walks into a stiff left hand from Ingvar.
Ingvar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kersikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ingvar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kersikov counters with a nice body shot.
Ingvar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Ingvar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kersikov lands a head kick. Ingvar smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Ingvar moves away and avoids it.
Ingvar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Kersikov misses
and Ingvar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ingvar misses the shot to the body.
Ingvar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ingvar lands a jab to the head.
Kersikov connects with a looping right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kersikov jabs Ingvar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ingvar thuds his right hand into Kersikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ingvar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kersikov has time to react.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Ingvar.
Kersikov lands with a shot to the body.
Kersikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Ingvar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kersikov checks it well.
Kersikov throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ingvar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ingvar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good shot there by Kersikov.
Ingvar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ingvar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ingvar throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ingvar.
Kersikov connects with a body shot.
Ingvar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ingvar lands a head kick. Kersikov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ingvar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ingvar. Ingvar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Ingvar.
Ingvar connects with a solid leg kick.
Kersikov takes a swing at Ingvar's ribcage but misses.
Ingvar throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick misses from Ingvar.
Ingvar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov throws a shot to the body.
Ingvar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ingvar with a nice cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands a slapping body shot.
Kersikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Kersikov works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ingvar throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ingvar looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Ingvar cracks Kersikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ingvar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Ingvar avoids it.
Ingvar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kersikov scores with a hook to the body. Ingvar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ingvar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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 Yngve Ingvar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andriy Kersikov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ingvar.
A slow jab from Ingvar misses its intended target.
Ingvar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kersikov's calf.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Ingvar swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ingvar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ingvar just misses with a punch to the body.
Ingvar blocks a low kick nicely.
Ingvar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Ingvar counters with a good low kick that Kersikov was not able to check.
Ingvar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ingvar.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ingvar thuds his right hand into Kersikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kersikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters circling - Ingvar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kersikov - that will leave a mark!
Kersikov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ingvar throws a push kick but Kersikov slaps the foot to one side.
Ingvar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Ingvar throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ingvar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kersikov lands with a straight right. Ingvar didn't see that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Ingvar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov swings for the body but Ingvar moves out of range.
Ingvar just misses with a punch to the body.

Ingvar forces Kersikov back against the cage and clinches.
Kersikov landing knees to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Ingvar avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.
Ingvar working aggressively here.
Ingvar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ingvar throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
A short right from Kersikov.
Ingvar misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ingvar.
Ingvar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ingvar pushes Kersikov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ingvar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Kersikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Kersikov.
Ingvar misses with a punch on the inside.
Andriy Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kersikov managing to block the knees to the body from Ingvar.
Ingvar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Kersikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ingvar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ingvar prevents a body shot from Kersikov.
Ingvar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ingvar creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kersikov's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ingvar tries to work over Kersikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ingvar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ingvar swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
Kersikov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Yngve Ingvar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ingvar.
Ingvar working aggressively here.
Yngve Ingvar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kersikov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ingvar blocks it with crossed arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yngve Ingvar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ingvar 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 48:47
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yngve Ingvar!
Yngve Ingvar retains his welterweight title!
Yngve Ingvar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.