QFC Tournament 99 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boca Naga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Mcfee Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Naga
vs
Mcfee Jr

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Boca Naga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sean Mcfee Jr!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naga moves out of range as Mcfee Jr throws a body kick.
Mcfee Jr leaves Naga with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Naga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Naga wants to clinch up but Mcfee Jr keeps it at a distance.
Naga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mcfee Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mcfee Jr throws a one two combo.

It looks like Boca Naga has been cut.
Naga misses with an uppercut
and Mcfee Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mcfee Jr is defended easily by Naga.
Mcfee Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Naga counters with a takedown into side control.
Boca Naga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Mcfee Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Naga throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mcfee Jr defending against the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcfee Jr keeps working.
Naga tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Naga is trying to move to mount but Mcfee Jr reverses beautifully and ends up in Naga's guard.
Naga controlling Mcfee Jr's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Naga has his foot on Mcfee Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mcfee Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Mcfee Jr trying to control but Naga is working from the bottom.
Naga will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mcfee Jr postures up.

Mcfee Jr stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mcfee Jr moves in looking to clinch but Naga pushes him off.
Naga shoots in but Mcfee Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naga wants to take a breather but Mcfee Jr is having none of it.
Naga throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mcfee Jr is looking to escape.
Mcfee Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Naga.
Still in half guard, Naga seems content to control.

Boca Naga has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Naga as Mcfee Jr shoots in.
Mcfee Jr looks gassed!

Naga looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mcfee Jr keeping moving, preventing Naga from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcfee Jr is keeping the position for now.
Mcfee Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Naga throws a strike but Mcfee Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boca Naga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boca Naga's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Naga shoots for a takedown but Mcfee Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Naga. No joy for Mcfee Jr on that attempt.
Mcfee Jr throws a series of punches but Naga moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Naga. Mcfee Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Naga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Naga avoids the head kick by Mcfee Jr.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mcfee Jr.
Naga fails to land with a series of punches.
Naga moves in looking to clinch but Mcfee Jr pushes him off.
Naga misses with a series of wild punches.

Naga closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mcfee Jr to the mat! Mcfee Jr manages to get full guard.
Boca Naga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcfee Jr keeping full guard, as Naga tries to pass.
Naga throwing strikes but missing.

Naga postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mcfee Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Naga, into his guard.

Mcfee Jr stands and steps away. Naga gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naga defending well as Mcfee Jr loads up on a big left hand.

Naga throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mcfee Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Naga is in Mcfee Jr's guard.
Mcfee Jr keeping moving, preventing Naga from controlling successfully.
Mcfee Jr is looking to stand up but Naga isn't so interested in that idea.
Mcfee Jr is breathing heavily.
Mcfee Jr keeping moving, preventing Naga from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Boca Naga wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mcfee Jr slips a jab and a cross from Naga.
Naga tries a head kick but it misses.
Naga tries for a takedown but Mcfee Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mcfee Jr throws a right hand that Naga ducks under and follows up with a left that Naga also avoids with ease.

Naga manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mcfee Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass Mcfee Jr's guard now, I'm sure.
Naga wants to get up but he can't break Mcfee Jr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Naga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Naga decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mcfee Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcfee Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boca Naga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Mcfee Jr.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Naga.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Naga goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mcfee Jr rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Naga's guard! Nice work there by Mcfee Jr!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Naga trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boca Naga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Boca Naga's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Naga fails with the takedown.
Naga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boca Naga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot by Mcfee Jr.
Naga leaves Mcfee Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Naga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Naga moves in looking to clinch but Mcfee Jr pushes him off.
Mcfee Jr lands a two punch combo.
Sean Mcfee Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - Mcfee Jr coming out on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcfee Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Naga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mcfee Jr.
Boca Naga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Mcfee Jr.
Mcfee Jr shoots in but Naga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mcfee Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mcfee Jr leaves Naga with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mcfee Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Naga moves out of range easily.
Mcfee Jr throws a combination. Naga tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mcfee Jr with a lazy takedown attempt

and Naga counters with a single leg into guard. Mcfee Jr didn't expect that.
Mcfee Jr has a closed guard, preventing Naga from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naga trying to control but Mcfee Jr is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Boca Naga just wasn't active enough.

Naga looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naga trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mcfee Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Naga controls Mcfee Jr momentarily but Mcfee Jr frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfee Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mcfee Jr wants to control from the top but Naga keeps moving.
Naga is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Naga dives in and scores a takedown into Mcfee Jr's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcfee Jr keeping moving, preventing Naga from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Boca Naga wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Naga shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcfee Jr defends it nicely.
Naga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mcfee Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mcfee Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Naga closes the distance and clinches up with Mcfee Jr, looking for a takedown. Naga pushes Mcfee Jr against the cage but Mcfee Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcfee Jr blocks a head kick by Naga.
Mcfee Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Naga as he jumps to the side.
Sean Mcfee Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Naga dives in and grabs Mcfee Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcfee Jr pushes down on Naga's head and hops out.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Boca Naga!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Boca Naga!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Boca Naga!

Boca Naga wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernardo Elite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Da Silva
vs
Elite

180 cm
20
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bernardo Elite!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elite tries to clinch

and Da Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Elite won't be happy with that.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Elite's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Elite tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Da Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Elite keeps working.
Elite can't do much from the bottom here.
Elite throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Elite is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva wants to control but Elite is keeping him busy.
Da Silva controlling the position.
Da Silva is looking to take a break and control but Elite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Jose Da Silva has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Da Silva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Elite's half guard.
Da Silva looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Da Silva is thwarting Elite's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elite is trying to control but Da Silva passes into side control!

Da Silva decides to stand up, so the ref orders Elite to his feet.
Da Silva dives in and grabs Elite's left leg, looking for a takedown. Elite pushes down on Da Silva's head and hops out.
Da Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Elite circles away quickly and effectively.
Elite changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Da Silva tries to avoid it but Elite manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Da Silva to the ground. Da Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Elite gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Da Silva counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elite tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Da Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva is looking to take a break and control but Elite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Elite is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Elite throws a few strikes from the bottom but Da Silva takes advantage and mounts!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elite is trying to escape the mount.
Da Silva controlling the pace for now.
Elite looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
A lull in the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elite tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Elite shoots in but no luck this time.
Elite misses with a low kick as Da Silva jumps back.
Jose Da Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Elite closes this distance looking for a takedown but Da Silva circles away.
Da Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Elite circles away quickly and effectively.
Elite throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Da Silva's waist but Da Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Elite off to one side.
Jose Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernardo Elite.

Da Silva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Elite to the mat! Elite manages to get full guard.
Da Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Elite keeps moving.
Da Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Elite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jose Da Silva.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Da Silva.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Da Silva is defended easily by Elite.
Elite misses with a hook.
Da Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elite throws a right and a left that Da Silva avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Elite does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Elite is defended easily by Da Silva.
Elite is breathing heavily.
Elite shoots and misses

and Da Silva moves into the clinch.

Da Silva pulls guard effortlessly.
Da Silva is adopting a defensive guard.
Elite looking to pass the guard.
Da Silva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Da Silva pushes a forearm under Elite's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Elite is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Da Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Art Max (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Rolland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Max
vs
Rolland

170 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
21
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Art Max!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cole Rolland!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rolland has managed to clinch.

Rolland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Max lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rolland has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rolland and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

Rolland scores with a takedown into Max's guard.
Rolland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Max is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rolland throws a big right hand that misses.
Rolland is working Max over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Max controls Rolland momentarily but Rolland frees himself.
Rolland chips away with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rolland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Max works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rolland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rolland makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Max is rocked!
Rolland postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Max covers up, he's hurt! Rolland keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Rolland and the ref steps in to end the fight! Rolland can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Rolland!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dynamite Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Screwdriver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jackson
vs
Screwdriver

192 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dynamite Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Screwdriver!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Screwdriver slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Screwdriver is looking to clinch.

Screwdriver gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson tries to circle away but Screwdriver has him pinned against the cage.

Screwdriver has Jackson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Screwdriver pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jackson tumbling to the mat - Screwdriver dives into Jackson's guard.
Screwdriver should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Screwdriver trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Screwdriver sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Screwdriver preventing the sweep.
Screwdriver is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Screwdriver throws a big right hand that misses.
Screwdriver controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Screwdriver's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Screwdriver working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Screwdriver 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.
Screwdriver is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Screwdriver working some strikes from top position.
Screwdriver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Screwdriver content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Screwdriver lands a couple of digs.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Screwdriver working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Jackson is rocked!
Screwdriver postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Jackson covers up, he's hurt! Screwdriver keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Screwdriver and the ref steps in to end the fight! Screwdriver can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Screwdriver!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Allan Max (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matti Lykke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Max
vs
Lykke

155 cm
18
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

215 cm
21
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Allan Max!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matti Lykke!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Max gets the takedown into side control.
Max wants to control for a moment but Lykke uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Lykke desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Max is trying to control the action in half guard but Lykke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Max is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lykke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Max.
Max could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Max is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lykke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Max.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lykke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Max is trying to control the action in half guard but Lykke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Max is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Max is thwarting Lykke's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lykke is trying to get back to full guard.
Lykke is concentrating on defense, preventing Max from advancing position.
Max tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lykke.
Lykke tries to roll over but Max keeps him under control.
Lykke gets back to full guard.
Lykke tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lykke manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Max is breathing heavily.
Lykke controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Lykke has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lykke prevents Max from getting the reversal.
Lykke looking to control but Max is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lykke fails to advance to Max's back.
Lykke takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lykke has hold of Max's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Max manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Max tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matti Lykke dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lykke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Max's head backwards.

Max clinches up against the cage.

Lykke pulls Max into guard.
Lykke is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lykke wants to control but Max is keeping him busy.
Max wants to control but Lykke is keeping busy.
Max is not content to let Lykke control the position.
Lykke trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Max might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Matti Lykke.

Lykke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Max drags the fight down to the ground.
Lykke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lykke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Max is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lykke showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Max throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Max is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lykke stands and throws Max's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lykke tries to move into full mount but can't pass Max's legs.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Matti Lykke!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Detante Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devonte Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Michaels
vs
Michaels

211 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Detante Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Devonte Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Detante Michaels leaves Devonte Michaels with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Detante Michaels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Devonte Michaels closes this distance looking for a takedown but Detante Michaels circles away.
Devonte Michaels misses with a takedown attempt - Detante Michaels sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Detante Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devonte Michaels.
Detante Michaels misses with a series of wild punches.

Devonte Michaels throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Detante Michaels tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Devonte Michaels is in Detante Michaels's guard.
Detante Michaels will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Devonte Michaels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Detante Michaels wants to stand but Devonte Michaels is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Devonte Michaels is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Devonte Michaels postures up in Detante Michaels's guard and throws a big left but Detante Michaels blocks it.
Devonte Michaels passes Detante Michaels's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Devonte Michaels throws a strike but Detante Michaels avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Devonte Michaels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Devonte Michaels working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Devonte Michaels throwing strikes but missing.
Devonte Michaels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Detante Michaels works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devonte Michaels wants to control from the top but Detante Michaels keeps moving.
Devonte Michaels tries to free his leg and advance position but Detante Michaels is retaining full guard.
Devonte Michaels throws an elbow that misses. Detante Michaels uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Devonte Michaels's guard. Nice move by Detante Michaels!
Devonte Michaels tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Devonte Michaels controlling the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Devonte Michaels hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Detante Michaels keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Detante Michaels scores with a shot to the body.
Devonte Michaels shoots in but Detante Michaels avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Detante Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Detante Michaels drops Devonte Michaels with a beautiful combination! Devonte Michaels stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Detante Michaels is looking for the KO!

It looks like Devonte Michaels has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Devonte Michaels shoots for a double leg takedown but Detante Michaels sprawls well. He's pushed Devonte Michaels's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Devonte Michaels dives in and grabs Detante Michaels's left leg, looking for a takedown. Detante Michaels pushes down on Devonte Michaels's head and hops out.
Devonte Michaels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Detante Michaels stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Detante Michaels wants it to stay on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devonte Michaels tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Detante Michaels swivels and escapes.
Detante Michaels takes a swing at Devonte Michaels's ribcage but misses.
Detante Michaels jabs at Devonte Michaels's body.
Horrible takedown by Devonte Michaels or perhaps it was just good defense by Detante Michaels which made him look bad.
Devonte Michaels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Detante Michaels.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Detante Michaels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Detante Michaels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devonte Michaels's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Devonte Michaels fails with the takedown.

Devonte Michaels looking to score a takedown here. Detante Michaels is defending well but Devonte Michaels drives through and ends up in Detante Michaels's guard.
Devonte Michaels trying to control but Detante Michaels is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Devonte Michaels throwing strikes from guard but Detante Michaels blocks nicely.
Detante Michaels wants to stand and escape but Devonte Michaels is having none of it.
Devonte Michaels has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Devonte Michaels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Detante Michaels works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Devonte Michaels advances to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Devonte Michaels missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Devonte Michaels wants to take a breather but Detante Michaels is having none of it.
Devonte Michaels looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Detante Michaels with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Detante Michaels pushes Devonte Michaels off looking to stand but Devonte Michaels dives back in and keeps control.
Devonte Michaels not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Devonte Michaels in particular looking to stall.
Devonte Michaels looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Devonte Michaels.
Devonte Michaels seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Detante Michaels blocking the ground and pound attempt from Devonte Michaels.
Devonte Michaels working over Detante Michaels with some ground and pound. Detante Michaels looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Detante Michaels on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Devonte Michaels working over Detante Michaels with some ground and pound. Detante Michaels looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devonte Michaels throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Devonte Michaels scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Devonte Michaels throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Detante Michaels is refusing to be controlled, as Devonte Michaels sits in half guard.
Devonte Michaels drops an elbow to the side of Detante Michaels's head.
Devonte Michaels missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Devonte Michaels sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Detante Michaels defending well though.
Devonte Michaels missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Detante Michaels wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devonte Michaels is pressing down on Detante Michaels's thigh, looking to free his foot. Detante Michaels is holding on for now.
Devonte Michaels not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Devonte Michaels thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Detante Michaels's head.
Devonte Michaels seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Detante Michaels does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ground and pound from Devonte Michaels.
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.
Devonte Michaels is looking to take a break and control but Detante Michaels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Devonte Michaels stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devonte Michaels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Devonte Michaels's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Devonte Michaels shoots in but no luck this time.
Detante Michaels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Detante Michaels is winning the standup battle so far.

Devonte Michaels closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Detante Michaels's guard.
Devonte Michaels landing some decent shots from guard.
Devonte Michaels trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Detante Michaels preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Devonte Michaels stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Detante Michaels swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Devonte Michaels postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Devonte Michaels advances position into side control!
Devonte Michaels lands a nice forearm strike.
Devonte Michaels throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Detante Michaels is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Detante Michaels is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devonte Michaels working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Devonte Michaels lands some shots froms side control.
Detante Michaels takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Devonte Michaels lands a few punches from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Detante Michaels takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Devonte Michaels scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Detante Michaels to see if he's OK.
An elbow from Devonte Michaels crashes against the mat.
Devonte Michaels sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Detante Michaels is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Detante Michaels taking a bit of punishment here - Devonte Michaels scoring with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devonte Michaels is working Detante Michaels over with some ground and pound from side control.
Detante Michaels is working to avoid the ground and pound but Devonte Michaels connects with a decent elbow.
Detante Michaels defending against the ground and pound.
Devonte Michaels looks up at the clock and then as Detante Michaels takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Devonte Michaels smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Devonte Michaels working the head and body with strikes.
Devonte Michaels in side control, throwing shots but Detante Michaels defends.
Devonte Michaels looks up at the clock and then as Detante Michaels takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Devonte Michaels smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Detante Michaels dodges the ground and pound from Devonte Michaels.
Devonte Michaels working the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devonte Michaels lands a few punches from side control.
Detante Michaels takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Devonte Michaels working the head and body with strikes.
Devonte Michaels in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Devonte Michaels lands a few punches from side control.
Devonte Michaels landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Devonte Michaels advances to full mount.
Devonte Michaels looking to finish Detante Michaels with some ground and pound. This is bad for Detante Michaels!

And that's the end of the fight!
Devonte Michaels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Devonte Michaels has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Devonte Michaels!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Devonte Michaels!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Devonte Michaels!

Devonte Michaels wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Max (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Abulak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Max
vs
Abulak

200 cm
23
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

221 cm
23
295 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Don Max!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Abulak!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abulak shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Max sprawls well. Max wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Abulak gets slowly back to his feet.
Abulak wants to clinch up but Max keeps it at a distance.
Max throws a nice looking combination but Abulak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Max throws a head kick that misses

and Abulak counters by moving into the clinch.
Abulak manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Max is trying to pull guard but Abulak turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Abulak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abulak looks for a takedown but Max sprawls well.
Max looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Abulak blocks the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abulak tries for a takedown but Max sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Don Max has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Abulak.
Max shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Abulak sprawls well. Abulak wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Max gets slowly back to his feet.

Abulak scores a takedown into full mount!
Max is trying desperately to improve position.
Max is working hard here to advance position.
Abulak looking to ground and pound but Max is blocking nicely.
Abulak controlling his opponent.
Max reaches up to try and control the position but Abulak seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Max rolls and tries to escape and now Abulak has his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abulak is looking to control Max but Max is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Abulak is working for a rear naked choke. Max is not defending it well and Abulak has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Max refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Max's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Abulak!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arron Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Alvarez
vs
Joe

200 cm
18
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
19
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arron Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnny Joe!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Alvarez shoots in and gets a takedown into Joe's guard.
Joe is trying to control the position but Alvarez postures up.
Joe wants to sweep but no luck.

Joe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alvarez defends it easily.
Alvarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alvarez postures up in Joe's guard and throws a big left but Joe blocks it.
Alvarez connects with a couple of short punches.
Joe looking for a sweep. Not yet Joe, not yet.
Alvarez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Joe's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alvarez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alvarez is in close to Joe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Joe has control of Alvarez's left arm, preventing Alvarez from doing any damage.
Joe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Joe has his foot on Alvarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alvarez works his way back into a safe position though.
Alvarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alvarez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alvarez postures up and lands a big shot to Joe's brow.
Alvarez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Joe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alvarez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alvarez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alvarez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alvarez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alvarez trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom.
Joe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alvarez is controlling him.
Joe looks gassed!
Alvarez landing some decent shots from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alvarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Joe.
Alvarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alvarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alvarez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alvarez works over Joe with some ground and pound from guard.

Alvarez has gone for a leg lock! Joe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe won't allow Alvarez to get back to his feet.
Joe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

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

Alvarez gets a takedown into half guard.

Alvarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Joe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Joe trying to hold on to Alvarez's head to control him but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez misses with a head shot. Joe uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is fighting to break Joe's control of his arms but Joe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Alvarez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joe on the ground.
Joe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Joe is adopting a defensive guard.

Joe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alvarez defends it easily.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alvarez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Alvarez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Joe's guard.
Joe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws an elbow that misses. Joe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alvarez's guard. Nice move by Joe!
Alvarez controls Joe momentarily but Joe frees himself.
Joe is stalling in the full guard.
Alvarez is striking off his back. Joe thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Alvarez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joe is working away from the top position though.

Joe gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alvarez looking to score a takedown here. Joe is defending well but Alvarez drives through and ends up in Joe's guard.
Alvarez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Joe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Joe manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joe misses with a head shot.
Alvarez is looking to get to half guard.
Joe controlling his opponent.
Alvarez tries to control Joe's body but Joe pushes him off. Alvarez squirms to his side and now Joe has his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to control his opponent's hands but Joe gets his hands free.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Even with his hooks in, Joe manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Joe is hanging on to Alvarez's back as he tries to escape.
Alvarez is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Alvarez is trying to stand back up.

Joe is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Alvarez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Alvarez is really stuck here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Joe controlling from the back.

Alvarez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Joe.

Joe is persistently looking for the submission but Alvarez is defending it well.
Alvarez trying to control but not successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is trying to stand back up.

Joe working for the choke.
Alvarez looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joe is not going to allow Alvarez to sit and survive in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Arron Alvarez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Alvarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Alvarez dives in and scores a takedown into Joe's guard.
Joe pulls Alvarez in close to prevent any damage.
Joe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Arron Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Alvarez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Joe is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alvarez, into his guard.

Alvarez kicks Joe off and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Joe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alvarez is fending him off so far but Joe persists. Nope, Alvarez circles away and we're back to standing.
Joe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe throws a right and a left that Alvarez avoids nicely.
Alvarez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arron Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Alvarez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Alvarez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Joe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Joe is trying to control Alvarez's posture but Alvarez avoids it.
Joe manages to get back to half guard.
Alvarez looks to land a strike but Joe avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Alvarez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Joe is trying to keep Alvarez in close.
Joe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Joe keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joe is on top in guard.
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!
Joe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alvarez controls Joe momentarily but Joe frees himself.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Joe shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe shoots in and drives through. Alvarez sprawls well.

Joe gets tackled into the cage by Alvarez. Alvarez maintains the clinch.
Joe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alvarez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Arron Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Joe.

Joe is fighting off a takedown attempt but Alvarez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Joe to the mat. Joe regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Joe pulls Alvarez in close to his closed guard and prevents Alvarez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Alvarez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alvarez.
Joe pulls Alvarez in close to prevent any damage.
Alvarez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe pulls Alvarez in close to prevent any damage.
Alvarez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alvarez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alvarez throwing strikes from guard but Joe blocks nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez throws a strike but Joe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Alvarez trying to control the position.
Johnny Joe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvarez wants to stand and escape but Joe is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arron Alvarez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alvarez 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Arron Alvarez!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Arron Alvarez!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Arron Alvarez!

Arron Alvarez wins by unanimous decision!