DPEF- 15 The Rising Sun PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Armstrong might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mudhoney - Judgement, Rage, Retribution and Thyme. Victor Armstrong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Armstrong
vs
Rogan

209 cm
26
290 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

205 cm
28
300 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Victor Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Rogan!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Armstrong is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rogan's half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rogan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Armstrong.
Rogan has his hands clasped together around Armstrong's back. He's all about the action.
Armstrong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Armstrong throwing shots but Rogan is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Armstrong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rogan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Armstrong postures up in Rogan's guard and throws a big left but Rogan blocks it.
Rogan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Armstrong is looking to work some ground and pound but Rogan has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Armstrong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong is in close to Rogan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Armstrong is fighting to break Rogan's control of his arms but Rogan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Armstrong throwing strikes from guard but Rogan blocks nicely.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armstrong wants to pass the guard but Rogan is keeping the position.

Rogan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Armstrong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rogan swivels and escapes.

Rogan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rogan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Victor Armstrong has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogan lands a right hand.
Rogan lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogan goes for a takedown attempt but Armstrong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rogan is defended easily by Armstrong.

Rogan clinches with his opponent.
Rogan gets underhooks to prevent Armstrong's takedown attempt.
Rogan lands a left hand.
Armstrong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rogan is defending well for now.
Rogan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rogan lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Rogan.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.
Rogan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Victor Armstrong's cut is getting worse.
Rogan stalling in the clinch.
Rogan avoiding damage as Armstrong throws knees to the body.
Rogan gets through Armstrong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rogan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rogan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Rogan.
Rogan lands a left hand.

Victor Armstrong's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rogan scores with a shoulder strike.
Rogan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Armstrong being controlled against the cage.
Armstrong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Jeez, Victor Armstrong's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Rogan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Armstrong avoids the elbow strike from Rogan, against the cage.
Rogan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rogan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rogan pushes Armstrong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rogan is pushing Armstrong up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rogan after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rogan lands with a short shot to the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Victor Armstrong's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe Rogan!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boss Quatro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith McBenderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keith McBenderson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Quatro
vs
McBenderson

180 cm
23
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Boss Quatro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keith McBenderson!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBenderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Quatro moves into the clinch.
McBenderson goes for a takedown attempt but Quatro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Quatro shoots in for a takedown but McBenderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Quatro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McBenderson is trying to defend but Quatro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Quatro throwing shots but McBenderson is blocking nicely.
Quatro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Quatro controlling the action here.
Quatro wants to free his trapped foot but McBenderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McBenderson taking some punishment here, with Quatro in his half guard.
Quatro not doing much here.
McBenderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Quatro is working away from the top position though.
Quatro controlling the action here.
Quatro prevents McBenderson from standing back up.
Quatro controlling the action here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Boss Quatro wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Quatro drives through with a takedown into McBenderson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBenderson keeping moving, preventing Quatro from controlling successfully.
Quatro slips nicely into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quatro works his foot free and advances to mount.
Quatro controlling the position easily from mount.
Quatro fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Quatro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McBenderson is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quatro lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Quatro raining down hammerfists from mount.
Quatro controlling the position easily from mount.
McBenderson is bucking up trying to escape but Quatro cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

McBenderson is rocked!

Quatro looking to secure an arm triangle but McBenderson defends it well.
McBenderson is still in real trouble! Can Quatro finish him?
Quatro content just to control the position here.
Quatro with the ground and pound from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quatro postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked McBenderson badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Quatro around the waist but Quatro pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Quatro is the winner by TKO! Quatro jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boss Quatro!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucian Bute (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryu Takashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bute comes to the cage accompanied by Avatar-Blood Fountains. The key to victory for Lucian Bute has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Bute
vs
Takashi

187 cm
23
181 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
22
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucian Bute!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryu Takashi!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takashi misses with a shot to the body
and Bute counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Bute rushes Takashi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bute blocks an elbow strike from Takashi.
Bute is trying to break free.
Takashi tries to throw a body punch but Bute avoids it by throwing Takashi back against the cage.
Takashi misses with a punch to the body.
Bute is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Bute pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Bute. Those never looked like landing.
Good shot there by Takashi.

It looks like Lucian Bute has been cut.
Takashi scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takashi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bute swinging wildly here.
Bute keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takashi dips to his left and cracks Bute with an uppercut!
Takashi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takashi throws a jab when Bute was well out of range.
Ryu Takashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takashi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bute counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takashi thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takashi looks to throw the jab but Bute is out of range.
Takashi works the jab nicely.
Takashi throws a low kick but Bute moves out of range easily.
Takashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bute misses with a wild combination.
Takashi throws a head kick that misses.
Takashi digs a good hook to Bute's body.
Takashi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bute lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bute fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bute rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Bute scores with a four punch combination!
Takashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Takashi blocks the body kick.
Takashi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bute rather than just go for the knockout.
Takashi connects with a nice looking jab.
Bute lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bute stalks Takashi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Takashi's face. Takashi staggers backwards, shaken.
Bute is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bute throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bute displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Takashi.
Takashi punishes Bute's body with a nice straight punch.
Takashi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Takashi cracks a nice hook into Bute's ribs.
Takashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bute moves away.

Bute moves into the clinch successfully.
Takashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Bute controls his hands.
Takashi lands an elbow just above Bute 's eye.
Bute takes an elbow to the forehead.

Lucian Bute's cut is getting worse.
Takashi lands an elbow inside that Bute shrugs off.
Takashi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Takashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bute's elbow.
Bute tries to break the clinch but Takashi is controlling the position.
Bute has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bute avoiding damage as Takashi throws knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bute wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Takashi wants a takedown.
Takashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bute managing to block the knees to the body from Takashi.
Takashi tries to work over Bute's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takashi missing with knees to the body.
Takashi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Bute manages to break the clinch.
Takashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takashi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bute pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bute.
Bute throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takashi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Takashi avoids the head kick by Bute.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Takashi closes the distance and pushes Bute back into the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Takashi obliges.
Takashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bute backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bute prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lucian Bute has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryu Takashi.
Takashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takashi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Takashi tries a body shot but Bute blocks it.
Takashi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bute is trying to break the clinch but Takashi has him pressed against the cage.
Takashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bute avoiding damage as Takashi throws knees to the body.
Bute jumps guard but Takashi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Takashi.
Takashi tries to work over Bute's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Takashi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Takashi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Takashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Takashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takashi looks to throw the jab but Bute is out of range.
Takashi misses the body punch
and Bute counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bute can't break the clinch.
Bute is trying to break the clinch but Takashi is controlling him.
Bute managing to block the knees to the body from Takashi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Bute uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bute is looking to break free of the clinch but Takashi has double underhooks.
Takashi can't find room to land a body shot as Bute controls the action.
Takashi is working Bute over against the cage.
Bute drops down looking for an ankle pick but Takashi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bute will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Bute.
Takashi throws a body punch but Bute moves out of range.
Bute misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bute keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takashi.
Lucian Bute is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bute lands a nice looking body shot.
Bute tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bute.
Takashi motions for Bute to come forward. Takashi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takashi throws a body punch but Bute moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Takashi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Takashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bute manages to avoid it.
Takashi connects with a nice looking jab.

Lucian Bute's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bute checks a low kick from Takashi.
Takashi tries to clinch but Bute moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bute checks a leg kick.
Takashi misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Bute misses.
Takashi takes a swing at Bute's ribcage but misses.

Bute takes the fight into the clinch.
Takashi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bute.
Takashi misses with a body punch.
Takashi trying to land knees to the body.

Bute successfully pulls guard.
Takashi wants to control from the top but Bute keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bute can't keep his opponent in guard - Takashi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Takashi trying to control from half guard but Bute is working away.

Takashi is working for a kimura but Bute is defending it quite comfortably.
Takashi trying to control the action but Bute is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Takashi seems content to control.
Bute scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Takashi manages to mount him!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takashi trying to control but Bute is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Takashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lucian Bute's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Takashi misses with a wild body shot.
Takashi motions for Bute to come forward. Takashi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Takashi finds it's target.
Bute moves away from the strike by Takashi.
Takashi misses with a wild body shot.
Bute scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ryu Takashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bute manages to avoid it.
Takashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bute.
Takashi throws a body punch but Bute moves out of range.
Takashi punishes Bute's body with a nice straight punch.
Bute throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A right-left combo lands from Bute.

It looks like Ryu Takashi has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Takashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takashi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Takashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bute.
Takashi throws a head kick but Bute moves out of range.

Bute closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bute is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Takashi to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takashi tries to throw a body punch but Bute avoids it by throwing Takashi back against the cage.
Bute fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bute can't break the clinch.
Takashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bute's elbow.
Takashi has Bute pressed against the cage, preventing Bute from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Takashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bute's elbow.
Bute blocks a body shot from Takashi.
Takashi has a couple of punches blocked by Bute.
Bute is trying to break free.
Takashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bute wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bute managing to block the knees to the body from Takashi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bute is looking to control Takashi's arms but Takashi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bute has his back to the cage.
Takashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bute's elbow.
Takashi tries a body shot but Bute blocks it.
Takashi misses with the head strike.
Bute blocks a body shot from Takashi.
Takashi misses with a hook to the ribs.

Bute's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takashi misses the shot to the body.
Takashi wants to land a leg kick but Bute is out of range.
Bute scores with a three punch combo!
Takashi misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bute moves out of range of the body kick.
Takashi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bute if he has to take too many more of those.
Takashi throws a shot from downtown. Bute moves away and avoids it.
Takashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Takashi throws a body punch but Bute moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Bute is just out of range.

Bute has Takashi up against the cage in a clinch.
Takashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bute backwards.
Bute tries to break the clinch but Takashi is controlling the position.
Bute is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Takashi is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucian Bute. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takashi cracks Bute with a nice body shot.
Takashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takashi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bute avoids it.
Takashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takashi tries to throw a body punch but Bute avoids it by throwing Takashi back against the cage.
Bute blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Bute controls his hands.
Takashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Bute controls his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Bute controls his hands.
Bute blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bute tries to circle away but Takashi has him pinned against the cage.
Bute is trying to break the clinch but Takashi has him pressed against the cage.
Takashi is trying to pull guard but Bute turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Takashi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bute is trying to break the clinch but Takashi is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Bute's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bute tries to circle away but Takashi has him pinned against the cage.
Lucian Bute has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Takashi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Takashi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bute in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Takashi lands with a short shot to the head.
Takashi tries to throw a body punch but Bute avoids it by throwing Takashi back against the cage.
Bute missing with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Takashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Takashi 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Takashi!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fantinaz Del Norte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Mkoulo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mkoulo's choice of entrance music: Stronger. Anton Mkoulo will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Del Norte
vs
Mkoulo

165 cm
24
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

[WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry)

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fantinaz Del Norte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anton Mkoulo!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Del Norte feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mkoulo is looking to stand up but Del Norte isn't so interested in that idea.
Del Norte stands up over Mkoulo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mkoulo keeping moving, preventing Del Norte from controlling successfully.
Del Norte working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Del Norte throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mkoulo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Del Norte prevents Mkoulo from getting back to his feet.
Del Norte wants to control from the top but Mkoulo keeps moving.
Del Norte slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Del Norte trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Del Norte advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Mkoulo's face as Del Norte controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Del Norte tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Del Norte has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Del Norte tries for a kimura but Mkoulo is defending well.

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

Del Norte is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mkoulo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mkoulo is trying to buck Del Norte off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte lands a nice forearm strike.
Mkoulo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Del Norte looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Del Norte creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Del Norte tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Del Norte 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.
Del Norte in side control, throwing shots but Mkoulo defends.
Mkoulo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Del Norte. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Del Norte lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Del Norte controlling from side mount.
Del Norte landing strikes.

Del Norte has an Americana. Mkoulo didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Del Norte is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Del Norte hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Fantinaz Del Norte!
An out of breath and clearly excited Fantinaz Del Norte thanked [WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lik Alotadik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Johnson
vs
Alotadik

180 cm
28
168 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

173 cm
20
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Floyd Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lik Alotadik!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alotadik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
Alotadik sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alotadik bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Alotadik sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alotadik pinned against the cage. Alotadik gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alotadik moves to clinch but Johnson breaks away
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lik Alotadik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson dives in and grabs Alotadik's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alotadik pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alotadik connects with a body shot.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Alotadik.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alotadik's waist but Alotadik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floyd Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Alotadik lands with a good body shot.
Alotadik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Alotadik tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Alotadik.
Alotadik leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alotadik fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alotadik feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Johnson sprawling to the canvas! Johnson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Alotadik finish him?!

Johnson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alotadik steps in with a hook that catches Johnson right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Alotadik follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Johnson looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lik Alotadik!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Murphy MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sliski Stiw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

MacManus
vs
Stiw

185 cm
28
196 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

190 cm
27
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%
[WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry)

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Murphy MacManus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sliski Stiw!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacManus tries a head kick but it misses.
Stiw shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacManus sprawls well. MacManus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stiw gets slowly back to his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Stiw blocks the leg kick.
No luck for Stiw with that takedown attempt.
MacManus is looking to clinch.
MacManus is looking to clinch but Stiw is avoiding it.
MacManus misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus misses with a wild body shot.
MacManus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
MacManus misses with a two punch combination.
MacManus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
MacManus swinging wildly here.
MacManus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus wants to clinch up but Stiw keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacManus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacManus misses with a wild combination.
MacManus tries to close the distance and clinch but Stiw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stiw has a takedown stuffed.
Murphy MacManus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sliski Stiw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus wants to clinch but Stiw slips to the side

and Stiw counters with a takedown into side control.
Stiw working the head with strikes.
Stiw throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
An elbow from Stiw crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stiw trying to control the action but MacManus is working from the bottom.
Stiw throwing strikes but MacManus manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stiw can do anything to dispel that myth.
MacManus working away.
Stiw throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stiw wants to control but MacManus postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stiw strikes from the bottom but MacManus takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Stiw tries to reverse the position but MacManus maintains control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stiw tries to hold on but MacManus postures up.
Stiw wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stiw has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from MacManus finds it's way round the side to connect with Stiw's head.
MacManus tries to bum rush Stiw with a series of wild strikes but Stiw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacManus tries to clinch

and Stiw counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in MacManus's guard now.
Stiw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stiw throws an elbow that misses. MacManus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stiw's guard. Nice move by MacManus!
Stiw thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Stiw will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Stiw looking to control.
Stiw has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiw throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Stiw trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
MacManus wants to control from the top but Stiw keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Murphy MacManus wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
MacManus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stiw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MacManus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stiw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murphy MacManus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacManus throws a low kick, looking for Stiw's leg but Stiw calmly moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus closes the distance looking to clinch

and Stiw counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stiw.
Stiw loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stiw working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of MacManus's head.
Stiw cracks MacManus with a solid left hand.
MacManus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacManus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stiw on the ground.
Stiw is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacManus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stiw with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stiw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stiw missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stiw postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stiw keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of MacManus's head.
Stiw lands a couple of elbows.
MacManus 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.
Stiw throws a big elbow that misses.
Stiw 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.
Stiw throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stiw postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MacManus has his hands on Stiw's head, controlling the position.
Stiw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stiw accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stiw throws a big elbow that misses.
Stiw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stiw missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stiw missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
MacManus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sliski Stiw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

The fight stays on the outside here - MacManus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacManus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stiw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacManus doesn't manage to clinch there - Stiw circles away.
MacManus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus moves in looking to clinch but Stiw pushes him off.

MacManus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stiw is looking to work some ground and pound but MacManus has wrist control.
Sliski Stiw has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stiw stopping the sweep attempt from MacManus.
MacManus has momentary wrist control but Stiw slips an elbow through the middle.
Stiw working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stiw is working MacManus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
MacManus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stiw lands a couple of elbows.
Stiw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stiw missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stiw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stiw throwing strikes but missing.
Stiw lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stiw throwing strikes but missing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stiw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacManus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stiw wants to control from the top but MacManus keeps moving.
Stiw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacManus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stiw throwing strikes from guard but MacManus blocks nicely.
Stiw is looking to work some ground and pound but MacManus has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stiw is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stiw wants to control from the top but MacManus keeps moving.
Stiw scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stiw throwing strikes but missing.
Stiw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MacManus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stiw.
MacManus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stiw.
Stiw postures up in MacManus's guard and throws a big left but MacManus blocks it.
MacManus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stiw controls the pace.
Stiw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacManus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stiw is stalling in the full guard.
Stiw postures up in MacManus's guard and throws a big left but MacManus blocks it.
Stiw missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
MacManus keeping moving, preventing Stiw from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stiw slips a jab from MacManus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sliski Stiw really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

MacManus moves into the clinch.
MacManus tries to land a knee to the head but Stiw blocks with his arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
MacManus prevents the takedown attempt.
MacManus gets underhooks to prevent Stiw's takedown attempt.
MacManus gets underhooks to prevent Stiw's takedown attempt.
Murphy MacManus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sliski Stiw.
Stiw changes levels and goes for a takedown here. MacManus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
MacManus looks to clinch

and Stiw counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stiw with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacManus keeping moving, preventing Stiw from controlling successfully.
MacManus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stiw accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
MacManus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stiw.
Stiw throwing strikes from guard but MacManus blocks nicely.
Stiw makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
MacManus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stiw postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MacManus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stiw.
Stiw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stiw trying to control but MacManus is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stiw.
Stiw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stiw wants to control from the top but MacManus keeps moving.
MacManus trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Murphy MacManus has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Stiw circles away from the clinch attempt.

Stiw gets the takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus parries the strikes from Stiw easily there. Stiw is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable MacManus to escape.
Stiw working the ground and pound.
MacManus is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Stiw lands a nice forearm strike.
Stiw throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stiw is chipping away with strikes.
MacManus defending against the ground and pound.
Stiw lands a decent elbow from side control.
MacManus is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Stiw scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at MacManus to see if he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stiw fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacManus wants to control but Stiw postures up.
Stiw tries to advance to mount but can't.
MacManus tries to buck Stiw off but Stiw is having none of it.
Stiw connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused MacManus some visible discomfort.
Stiw working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Stiw in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Stiw lands some shots froms side control.
Stiw lands a few punches from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes there by Stiw.
Stiw wants to control but MacManus is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sliski Stiw dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Stiw misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
MacManus is looking to clinch.
Murphy MacManus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Stiw shoots in and gets a takedown into MacManus's guard.
Stiw lands a couple of digs.
Stiw working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stiw wants to control from the top but MacManus keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus looking to control.
Stiw preventing the sweep.
Stiw throwing strikes from guard but MacManus blocks nicely.
Stiw wants to control from the top but MacManus keeps moving.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
MacManus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
MacManus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stiw is one step ahead there.
MacManus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stiw with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stiw connects with a couple of short punches.
MacManus has momentary wrist control but Stiw slips an elbow through the middle.
Stiw is looking to work some ground and pound but MacManus has wrist control.
MacManus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacManus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stiw missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stiw scoring with some ground and pound.
MacManus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stiw.
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!
Stiw content to stall in guard here.
Stiw wants to control from the top but MacManus keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stiw accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stiw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stiw postures up and lands a big shot to MacManus's brow.
Stiw lands a couple of elbows.
Stiw postures up.
Stiw chips away with some ground and pound.
Stiw slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stiw missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stiw throws an elbow that misses. MacManus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stiw's guard. Nice move by MacManus!
Stiw trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Murphy MacManus just wasn't active enough.
MacManus tries to bum rush Stiw with a series of wild strikes but Stiw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murphy MacManus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stiw avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sliski Stiw is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stiw blocks a head kick by MacManus.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sliski Stiw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stiw winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sliski Stiw!
Sliski Stiw is the new middleweight champion!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bas Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoey Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutten comes to the cage accompanied by Pride. Malone has chosen Boy Named Sue - Johnny Cash as his entrance music. Zoey Malone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rutten
vs
Malone

185 cm
20
223 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

189 cm
25
218 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bas Rutten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zoey Malone!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rutten.

Malone closes the distance and clinches.

Rutten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutten tries to score a power double leg takedown but Malone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rutten somewhat.
Rutten throws a left and a right that both miss
and Malone counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rutten tries to bum rush Malone with a series of wild strikes but Malone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rutten throws a hook but Malone blocks it.
Rutten throws a right hand that Malone ducks under and follows up with a left that Malone also avoids with ease.
Rutten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malone scores with a jab to the body.
Rutten is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Malone.
Malone throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Malone.
Rutten leaves his chin hanging out and Malone seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Rutten crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zoey Malone!
After winning the bout, Zoey Malone thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.