NFC 73 - Hunter Vs Hanks III PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Galloway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Jacobs
vs
Galloway

185 cm
25
205 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

190 cm
20
205 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

L.A. Elite Clothing Co

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Justin Galloway!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galloway fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Galloway looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jacobs shoots in looking for a takedown. Galloway tries to sprawl out of it but Jacobs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Galloway manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jacobs dives in and grabs Galloway's left leg, looking for a takedown. Galloway pushes down on Jacobs's head and hops out.

Jacobs closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Galloway to the mat! Galloway manages to get full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

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

Jacobs gets to his feet. Galloway looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Galloway will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Galloway moves in looking to clinch but Jacobs pushes him off.

Jacobs is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Galloway's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs slips a nice elbow through Galloway's hands, connecting with Galloway's forehead.

Jacobs in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Galloway tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jacobs!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Jacobs!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dirty Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tranus Vonglolia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Sanchez
vs
Vonglolia

183 cm
20
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dirty Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tranus Vonglolia!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vonglolia wants to clinch.
Vonglolia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vonglolia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sanchez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vonglolia scrambles back to his feet.
Vonglolia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a left to the body.
Vonglolia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vonglolia has his takedown stuffed
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Vonglolia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanchez lands an overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vonglolia fails with the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dirty Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tranus Vonglolia.
Vonglolia shoots and misses
and Sanchez counters with a nice body shot.
Tranus Vonglolia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sanchez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sanchez throws a big right hand that misses.
Vonglolia can't keep his opponent in guard - Sanchez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sanchez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vonglolia on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sanchez throwing shots but Vonglolia is blocking nicely.
Sanchez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sanchez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vonglolia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanchez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez trying to control the action but Vonglolia is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vonglolia is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sanchez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sanchez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vonglolia wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vonglolia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Vonglolia keeps moving.
Vonglolia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez connects with a couple of short punches.
Sanchez with a nice head shot there.
Sanchez distracts Vonglolia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez trying to control but Vonglolia is working from the bottom.
Vonglolia has momentary wrist control but Sanchez slips an elbow through the middle.
Sanchez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanchez is looking to work some ground and pound but Vonglolia has wrist control.
Vonglolia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vonglolia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vonglolia looks gassed!
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Vonglolia blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez cracks Vonglolia with a solid left hand.
Sanchez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sanchez scoring with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Vonglolia looking for a guillotine here but Sanchez defends easily.
Sanchez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sanchez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vonglolia's head.

Sanchez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vonglolia looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vonglolia looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vonglolia!
Sanchez wants to control but Vonglolia postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dirty Sanchez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Vonglolia shoots for a takedown but Sanchez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vonglolia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanchez lands a jab to the head.
Vonglolia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanchez circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Vonglolia shoots and misses
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanchez catches Vonglolia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sanchez throws a good cross that connects.
Donk. Sanchez catches Vonglolia right on the button with a cross.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Vonglolia misses with a wild combination.

Sanchez moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The referee calls for Sanchez to work.
Sanchez is looking to take this one to the mat.

Sanchez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Vonglolia taking some punishment here, with Sanchez in his half guard.
Vonglolia is in trouble now - Sanchez has advanced to mount!
Vonglolia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vonglolia taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez lands a big shot there that rocks Vonglolia but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Vonglolia is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vonglolia is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sanchez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sanchez raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sanchez is landing with some decent strikes but Vonglolia is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the head.
Sanchez with shots to the head and body - Vonglolia looks very uncomfortable down there.

Vonglolia is rocked!
Sanchez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Vonglolia is still in real trouble! Can Sanchez finish him?
Sanchez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vonglolia in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sanchez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Vonglolia taking shots to the head.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vonglolia can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vonglolia is working to get back to half guard.
Sanchez landing punches.
Sanchez looking to finish Vonglolia with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vonglolia!
Sanchez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
A big strike lands for Sanchez! That's really hurt Vonglolia and he's turned his back - Sanchez keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Sanchez jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dirty Sanchez!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darth Penguin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adem Jashari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jashari is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jashari Entrance. Adem Jashari has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Penguin
vs
Jashari

192 cm
25
205 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

191 cm
25
221 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

L.A. Elite Clothing Co

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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Darth Penguin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Adem Jashari!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penguin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jashari as he avoids it easily.
Jashari throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Penguin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jashari connects with the punch.

Penguin has Jashari up against the cage in a clinch.
Jashari has a couple of punches blocked by Penguin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jashari.
Penguin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jashari throws a punch but it's blocked by Penguin.
Jashari working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jashari stalling in the clinch.
Jashari working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jashari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Penguin is rocked!
Jashari creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Penguin out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adem Jashari!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton LaVey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sekirei Musubi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaVey kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is There Will Be Violence. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

LaVey
vs
Musubi

188 cm
25
210 lbs
4 - 11 - 0

184 cm
21
201 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

L.A. Elite Clothing Co

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 4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anton LaVey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sekirei Musubi!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaVey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

LaVey looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
LaVey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Musubi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Musubi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Musubi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaVey is keen to just control but Musubi is a slippery customer.
LaVey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Musubi won't allow LaVey to pass to mount.
Musubi tries to get to full guard but LaVey has control of the leg.
Musubi trying to control but LaVey postures up.
Musubi blocking the ground and pound attempt from LaVey.
Musubi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaVey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Musubi actively working from the bottom here.
Musubi tries to roll over but LaVey keeps him under control.
Musubi is not content to let LaVey control the position.

Musubi makes his way to full guard, as LaVey worked for a kimura.
LaVey trying to control but Musubi is working from the bottom.
Musubi can't keep his opponent in guard - LaVey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. LaVey lands a nice short elbow.
LaVey wants to control but Musubi is keeping him busy.

LaVey is working for a submission of some sort.

LaVey gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
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!
Musubi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
LaVey misses with a two punch combination.
Musubi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Musubi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
LaVey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaVey lands a leg kick that knocks Musubi off balance momentarily.
Musubi keeps the fight on the outside.
LaVey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sekirei Musubi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Musubi misses with a straight left.
LaVey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Musubi circles away.
LaVey misses with a few strikes there.
Musubi slips a straight right by LaVey.
LaVey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

LaVey moves into the clinch.
LaVey throws a punch but it's blocked by Musubi.
Musubi letting LaVey take a breather here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Musubi as LaVey tries to tie him up.
LaVey working hard to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaVey tries a body shot but Musubi blocks it.
LaVey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
LaVey throws an elbow but it's blocked.
LaVey comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Sekirei Musubi has been cut.
Musubi avoiding damage as LaVey throws knees to the body.
LaVey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Musubi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Musubi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Musubi lands with a cross.

LaVey scores with a takedown into Musubi's guard.
LaVey trying to control the position from guard on top but Musubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Musubi is looking for a triangle but LaVey pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Musubi misses with a body shot.
Musubi thuds a left hand into LaVey's body.
LaVey lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Horrible takedown by LaVey or perhaps it was just good defense by Musubi which made him look bad.
Musubi slips a jab and a cross from LaVey.
Anton LaVey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Musubi loads up on a big right hand but LaVey slips the punch.
Musubi works the jab nicely.
Musubi connects with a crisp jab.
Musubi moves out of range of the leg kick from LaVey.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Musubi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Musubi throws a series of strikes that have LaVey backpedaling.

It looks like Anton LaVey has been cut.
LaVey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Musubi throws a jab but it's blocked by LaVey.
Sekirei Musubi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Musubi lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaVey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Musubi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LaVey misses with a two punch combination.
Musubi misses with an uppercut

and LaVey decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Musubi's guard.

Musubi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
LaVey wants to stand but Musubi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
LaVey landing some decent shots from guard.
LaVey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
LaVey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Musubi is keeping the position for now.

Musubi working for submissions but it's allowed LaVey to get to half guard.
Anton LaVey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaVey is thwarting Musubi's attempts to control the position.
LaVey is keen to just control but Musubi is a slippery customer.
LaVey looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Musubi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

LaVey is trying to work for a kimura but Musubi is defending well.
LaVey is pressing down on Musubi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Musubi is holding on for now.
LaVey is keen to just control but Musubi is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

LaVey is working for a submission of some sort.
Musubi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from LaVey.
Musubi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Musubi can't keep his opponent in guard - LaVey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Musubi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. LaVey is working away from the top position though.
Musubi is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaVey working Musubi over with strikes.
Musubi is refusing to be controlled, as LaVey sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. LaVey lands a nice short elbow.

LaVey 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.
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!
LaVey working over Musubi with some ground and pound. Musubi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LaVey landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
LaVey is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton LaVey dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

LaVey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Musubi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LaVey throws out the jab.
LaVey moves away from the strike by Musubi.
LaVey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Musubi as he jumps to the side.
LaVey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LaVey shoots in and drives through. Musubi sprawls well.
Musubi feints a jab promting LaVey to slip. Musubi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. LaVey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Musubi tests LaVey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
LaVey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Musubi.
LaVey moves in looking to clinch but Musubi pushes him off.
Musubi with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Musubi feints a jab promting LaVey to slip. Musubi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. LaVey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

LaVey is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaVey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oh LaVey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circling - Musubi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
LaVey seems to have got his legs back now.

Musubi gets tackled into the cage by LaVey. LaVey maintains the clinch.
LaVey misses with a short punch on the inside.
LaVey with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Musubi displaying some good clinch control by pressing LaVey up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Musubi tries to break the clinch but LaVey is controlling the position.
LaVey working aggressively here.

Musubi breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musubi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton LaVey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Musubi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Musubi thows a body shot but no joy.
Musubi ducks under a wild hook from LaVey.
LaVey throws the kick towards the body but Musubi avoids it.
LaVey throws a head kick but Musubi moves out of range.
Musubi lands a slapping body shot.
Musubi throws a hook but LaVey blocks it.
LaVey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Musubi.
LaVey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaVey ducks under a wild hook from Musubi.
LaVey defending well as Musubi loads up on a big left hand.
Musubi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LaVey.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musubi tests LaVey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Musubi lands with a straight right. LaVey didn't see that one coming.
LaVey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Musubi throws out the jab.
LaVey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Musubi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LaVey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
LaVey moves in looking to clinch but Musubi pushes him off.
Musubi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
LaVey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Anton LaVey's cut is getting worse.
Musubi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. LaVey doesn't seem bothered though.
Musubi throws a right hand that LaVey ducks under and follows up with a left that LaVey also avoids with ease.
LaVey looks for a takedown but Musubi sprawls well.
LaVey misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaVey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LaVey walks into a stiff left hand from Musubi.

LaVey shoots in and bounces Musubi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musubi looking to control.
LaVey 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.
LaVey stands and throws Musubi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Anton LaVey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

LaVey has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Musubi with a nice cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sekirei Musubi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think LaVey 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton LaVey!
Anton LaVey really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that L.A. Elite Clothing Co logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Flint Marko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Brewster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brewster has chosen Way of the Fist as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Marko
vs
Brewster

181 cm
23
193 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

175 cm
28
194 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Determined

L.A. Elite Clothing Co

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Flint Marko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chad Brewster!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brewster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Marko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Brewster!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Brewster is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marko breaks from Brewster's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Marko controlling from the full mount.
Brewster gets back to half guard.
Marko throwing shots but Brewster is blocking nicely.
Brewster wants to improve his position but Marko is controlling well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brewster is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marko trying to control from half guard but Brewster is working away.
Marko lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marko trying to control from half guard but Brewster is working away.
Brewster on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Brewster wants to improve his position but Marko is controlling well.
Marko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brewster is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marko scores with a couple of nice shots.

Brewster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brewster manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marko trying to control but Brewster is working from the bottom.
Marko throws a big elbow that misses.
Marko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brewster is keeping the position for now.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marko won't allow Brewster to sweep him here.

Brewster escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brewster's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Brewster looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marko wants to control from the top but Brewster keeps moving.
Marko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brewster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marko is one step ahead there.
Marko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marko landing with the ground and pound.
Brewster keeping moving, preventing Marko from controlling successfully.
Marko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brewster has his foot on Marko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marko works his way back into a safe position though.

Brewster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marko is working Brewster over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marko is in close to Brewster's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Marko trying to control but Brewster is working from the bottom.
Brewster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.

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

Marko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brewster wants to improve his position but Marko is controlling well.
Marko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Brewster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marko lands with a punch from half guard.
Marko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewster wants to control but Marko passes into side.
Brewster regains half guard.
Marko controlling the pace.
Marko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brewster does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Flint Marko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brewster has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marko is working away from the top position though.
Brewster on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Brewster is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewster moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brewster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brewster keeping moving, preventing Marko from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Brewster looking for a guillotine here but Marko defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brewster's head.
Marko stopping the sweep attempt from Brewster.
Brewster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brewster is trying to keep Marko in close.
Marko is in close to Brewster's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Brewster is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marko trying to control the position from guard on top but Brewster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brewster trying to keep a closed guard but Marko is proving a slippery customer.

Brewster has an active guard here but Marko has managed to pass into half guard.
Marko trying to pass the guard but Brewster defending well.
Marko is looking to take a break and control but Brewster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marko drops an elbow to the side of Brewster's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marko moves nicely into side control.
Brewster is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Flint Marko dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Brewster misses with a body shot.
Brewster fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marko is out of range.
Chad Brewster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Marko shoots in and bounces Brewster off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Brewster avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brewster is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Marko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Brewster looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marko sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Marko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Marko stopping the sweep attempt from Brewster.
Brewster trying to control the position.
Brewster keeping moving, preventing Marko from controlling successfully.
Marko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chad Brewster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brewster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marko connects with a couple of short punches.

Brewster has his foot on Marko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marko works his way back into a safe position though.
Marko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marko preventing the sweep.
Brewster avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marko throwing strikes but missing.
Marko cracks Brewster with a solid left hand.
Brewster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brewster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marko is in close to Brewster's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewster wants to sweep here but Marko controlling him for the moment.
Marko chips away with some ground and pound.
Marko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Brewster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marko is in close to Brewster's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Marko stands up over Brewster, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Marko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marko chips away with some ground and pound.
Marko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marko with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Marko throwing strikes from guard but Brewster blocks nicely.
Brewster throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Marko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Marko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brewster's head.
Marko stopping the sweep attempt from Brewster.
Marko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marko wants to control from the top but Brewster keeps moving.
Marko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brewster can do to turn this around?
Marko passes Brewster's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Flint Marko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marko moves nicely into side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flint Marko!
A very excited looking Flint Marko 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Emilianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Grace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emilianenko comes into the arena with Nirvana - Rape Me blaring out of the sound system. Grace comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Doggystyle - Snoop Dogg kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Emilianenko
vs
Grace

185 cm
25
230 lbs
10 - 2 - 1

182 cm
32
275 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

L.A. Elite Clothing Co
Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

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 10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Freddie Emilianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Grace!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Emilianenko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Emilianenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Grace's head.
Grace swings for the body but Emilianenko moves out of range.
Grace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emilianenko misses with a jab to the body
and Grace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Freddie Emilianenko has been cut.
Emilianenko moves in looking to clinch but Grace pushes him off.
Emilianenko misses with a hook.
Jab from Grace.
Grace takes a swing at Emilianenko's ribcage but misses.
Grace avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Emilianenko misses the target.
Emilianenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Graces jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Emilianenko misses with an uppercut. Grace saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emilianenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Grace.
Emilianenko has a takedown stuffed.
Grace connects with a body shot.
Grace 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.
Grace will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grace lands a nice hook to Emilianenko's body. Emilianenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grace paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Grace. Beautiful body shot.
Emilianenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grace.
Grace ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grace is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Emilianenko rather than just go for the knockout.
Emilianenko misses with an uppercut.
Grace takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emilianenko scores with a three punch combo!
Grace goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Grace scores with a shot to the body.
Emilianenko misses with a wild combination.
Emilianenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grace.
Grace moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grace's corner calls for a 1-2. Grace obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Emilianenko thows a body shot but no joy.
Emilianenko fails with the takedown.
Emilianenko looks to land a left hand but Grace moved out of range nicely.
Grace scores with a shot to the body.
Grace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emilianenko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grace counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddie Emilianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emilianenko misses the shot to the body.
Grace paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emilianenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emilianenko lands with a straight right. Grace didn't see that one coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Emilianenko.
Emilianenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grace scores with the left hand. Emilianenko knows he should have avoided that one.
Grace thows a body shot but no joy.
Grace tries to bum rush Emilianenko with a series of wild strikes but Emilianenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Emilianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grace was well out of range. Poor timing from Emilianenko.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emilianenko misses with a body shot.
Emilianenko loads up on a big right hand but Grace slips the punch.
Emilianenko 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.

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

Emilianenko walks into a straight right hand from Grace.
Grace digs a good body shot into Emilianenko's ribs.
Emilianenko has a takedown stuffed.
Emilianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Grace is just out of range.
Emilianenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Grace swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Emilianenko throws a hook but Grace blocks it.
Emilianenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Emilianenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Emilianenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Emilianenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grace.
Emilianenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grace finds it's way round the side to connect with Emilianenko's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Max Grace seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Emilianenko avoids the body shot from Grace.
Grace throws a left and a right that both miss
and Emilianenko counters with a left to the body.
Grace pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Emilianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grace connects with a body shot.
Grace fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Emilianenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Emilianenko avoids a kick to the body.
Grace looks to land a body kick but Emilianenko moved away.
Grace with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emilianenko avoids the body shot from Grace.
Grace 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.
Emilianenko jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
No joy there for Emilianenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Emilianenko moves in looking to clinch but Grace pushes him off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grace getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Emilianenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grace. Emilianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emilianenko.
Jab, jab by Grace - just one landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grace lands a nice shot to the body.
Grace dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Emilianenko tries to clinch but Grace moves out of range.
Grace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grace connects with a body shot that sends Emilianenko's belly button to the back.
Emilianenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emilianenko closes the distance looking to clinch

and Grace counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Grace wants to get up but he can't break Emilianenko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grace looking to sit in guard and control but Emilianenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emilianenko trying to control but Grace is working from the bottom.
Emilianenko sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emilianenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Grace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Freddie Emilianenko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Grace defending well as Emilianenko loads up on a big left hand.
Grace stuffs the takedown attempt from Emilianenko. Emilianenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Emilianenko drops his hands momentarily and Grace takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grace connects with a body shot that sends Emilianenko's belly button to the back.
Grace takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grace dodges the punch combination from Emilianenko.

Grace closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Emilianenko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Grace throws a strike but Emilianenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grace wants to sweep here but Emilianenko controlling him for the moment.
Grace seems keen to control Emilianenko's posture.
Emilianenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grace works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Grace pushes Emilianenko off and scrambles back to his feet.
Emilianenko slips under a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grace lands a body shot.
Emilianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grace.
Grace blocks a jab.
Emilianenko walks into a straight right hand from Grace.
Emilianenko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Emilianenko misses the body punch
and Grace counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emilianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emilianenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Grace counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Grace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot to the body from Emilianenko misses
and Grace counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Emilianenko thinking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emilianenko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A left and a right from Grace both land. Nice combination.
Emilianenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Grace counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grace lands a nice shot to the body.
Grace lands with a shot to the body.
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!

Oooooh!!! Grace has knocked Emilianenko down with a huge combo! Grace steps away and waves a wobbly Emilianenko back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Emilianenko is rocked!
Grace connects with a stiff jab that staggers Emilianenko - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Max Grace!
A relieved looking Max Grace thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thaksin Yodsuwan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mega Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funkyama has chosen Bon Jovi: Bad Medicine as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Yodsuwan
vs
Funkyama

165 cm
25
145 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

168 cm
24
145 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

- - - - - All Nutrients 160 - - - - -

CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*)

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thaksin Yodsuwan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mega Funkyama!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Funkyama shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Funkyama was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Yodsuwan is trying to stand up.
Poor strikes thrown by Funkyama there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Funkyama tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Funkyama throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

Funkyama is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Funkyama!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mega Funkyama!
Mega Funkyama took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Canuck Beavermeat Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Susumo Komota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Komota
vs
Ramos

182 cm
23
195 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

188 cm
23
195 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Susumo Komota!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Komota.
Komota ducks under a wild hook from Ramos.
Ramos tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Komota misses with a low kick.
Ramos looks to throw the jab but Komota is out of range.
Komota fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Komota tries to move into range but Ramos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ramos looks to score with a jab to the body but Komota is just out of range.
Komota misses with a straight left.
Ramos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Komota moves away.
Ramos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Komota throws a jab when Ramos was well out of range.
Ramos misses with a double jab.
Komota looks for a takedown but Ramos sprawls well.
Komota keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Susumo Komota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramos works the jab nicely.
Komota throws a shot from downtown. Ramos moves away and avoids it.
Ramos scores with a nice strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komota throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Komota avoids the body shot from Ramos.
Mark Ramos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramos thuds his right hand into Komota's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Komota falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ramos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ramos throws a right hand that Komota ducks under and follows up with a left that Komota also avoids with ease.
Komota throws a jab when Ramos was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramos misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Komota counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ramos's knee momentarily.
Komota slips a straight right by Ramos.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Komota throws a leg kick but Ramos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Komota slips a jab from Ramos.
Komota thows a left - swing and a miss!
Komota shoots in for a double leg but Ramos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Susumo Komota. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramos jabs Komota to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Komota shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ramos counters with a straight right hand.
Ramos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Komota.
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!
Komota shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramos as he jumps to the side.
Ramos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Komota throws a hook but Ramos avoids it easily.
Ramos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Komota.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Komota. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Komota swings for the body but Ramos moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Komota moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ramos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Komota counters with a low kick, right behind Ramos 's knee.
Komota with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ramos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left and a right from Komota both land. Nice combination.
Ramos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Komota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramos manages to avoid it.
Ramos throws a jab but it's blocked by Komota.
Komota looks to throw the jab but Ramos is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Ramos. Beautiful body shot.
Komota takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Komota just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Komota takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Komota misses with an uppercut. Ramos saw that one coming.

Komota shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Komota showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Komota tries to pass to full mount but Ramos defends it.

Ramos kicks off Komota and gets to his feet.
Komota throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ramos counters with a straight right hand.
Mark Ramos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Komota rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ramos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Komota manages to avoid it.
Ramos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Komota was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramos.
Ramos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramos lands a body shot.
Komota lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ramos throws a body punch but Komota moves out of range.
Ramos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Komota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komota avoids a punch combination nicely.
Komota misses with a wild body shot.
Komota throws a lazy right hand but Ramos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramos scores with a body shot.
Komota tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ramos swivels and escapes.
Komota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Komota was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramos.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komota slips under a jab.
Ramos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Komota finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ramos connects with a jab.
Nice body punch from Ramos.
Ramos cracks Komota with an open hand slap.
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!
Ramos misses with a left hand

so Komota counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Komota stopping the sweep attempt from Ramos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Ramos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ramos lands a jab to Komota's midsection.
Komota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramos.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Komota.
Komota motions for Ramos to come forward. Komota throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Komota on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Komota misses with the combination.
Ramos lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Ramos.
Ramos moves out of range as Komota strikes.
Ramos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ramos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ramos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Komota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramos.
Ramos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Komota stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab from Ramos.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramos works Komota's body with a nice hook.
Ramos stuns Komota with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ramos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Komota rather than just go for the knockout.
Komota is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ramos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Susumo Komota. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ramos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ramos digs a good hook to Komota's body.
Ramos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Komota momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Komota looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ramos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ramos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ramos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Komota stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Komota keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramos's corner calls for a 1-2. Ramos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ramos scores with a hook to the body. Komota takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Komota closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ramos lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Ramos.
Ramos cracks Komota with a good jab.
Ramos sizes up Komota with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Komota is rocked!
Ramos steps in with a hook that catches Komota right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Ramos follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Komota looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Ramos!
Mark Ramos is the new middleweight champion!
Mark Ramos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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FIGHT
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Main event

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

Hunter
vs
Hanks

180 cm
23
182 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

179 cm
24
175 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Conviction
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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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jay Hunter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Hanks!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunter. Hanks does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hanks.
Hanks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hanks misses with a series of wild punches.
Hanks looks to land a body kick but Hunter moved away.
Hunter has a takedown stuffed.
Hunter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hanks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanks scores with a body shot.
Hanks delivers a nice body kick.
Hanks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hunter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hanks but Hanks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hunter shoots and misses
and Hanks counters with a slapping leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hunter.
Hunter is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hunter momentarily.
Jay Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick from Hanks.
Hanks pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hunter is out of range and Hanks settles back down.
Craig Hanks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hanks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hanks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hunter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hanks throws out a powerful jab.
Hunter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hanks counters with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Hanks.
Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hanks as he jumps to the side.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hunter. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanks manages to avoid it.
Hanks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Hanks. No joy for Hunter on that attempt.
Hanks 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.
Hanks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hunter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Hanks misses.
Hunter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hanks to score with a decent uppercut.
Hunter looks to land a left hand but Hanks moved out of range nicely.
Hunter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hanks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hunter moves out of range as Hanks throws a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter shoots in and drives through. Hanks sprawls well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hanks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hanks lands a lovely overhand right.
Hanks lands with a straight right. Hunter didn't see that one coming.
Good shot there by Hunter.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hunter.
Hanks is looking for a sweep.
Hanks can't do much from the bottom here.
Hanks avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hunter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter 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.
Who's going to make the next move?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanks regains half guard, as Hunter was trying to land strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hanks's head.
Hunter throwing shots but Hanks is blocking nicely.
Hanks tries to get to full guard but Hunter has control of the leg.
Hanks regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hunter.
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!
Hanks keeping full guard, as Hunter tries to pass.
Hanks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hunter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hunter shoots in but no luck this time.
Hanks lands with a straight right. Hunter didn't see that one coming.
Hunter scores with a nice strike.
Hanks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A right-left combo lands from Hanks.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Hanks does no damage.
Hanks throws a chopping leg kick but Hunter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hanks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter closes the distance and clinches up with Hanks, looking for a takedown. Hunter pushes Hanks against the cage but Hanks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hanks thuds a left hand into Hunter's body.
Hunter has his takedown stuffed
and Hanks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hanks makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hanks lands with a cross.
Hanks throws a series of strikes that have Hunter backpedaling.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Hanks! Hunter is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Hanks!
Craig Hanks is the new welterweight champion!
After the big win, Craig Hanks made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors L.A. Elite Clothing Co and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.