{R.W} FightLeague S3 Week 7 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erwin Santan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Farrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Farrell's choice of entrance music: Enter Sandman. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Santan
vs
Farrell

175 cm
26
274 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

192 cm
25
265 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Erwin Santan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brandon Farrell!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Santan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Farrell sprawls well initially but Santan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Farrell preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Santan is pressing down on Farrell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Farrell is holding on for now.
Farrell controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Farrell gets full guard.
Santan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santan is working hard here to advance position.
Santan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Farrell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Santan.
Santan tries to free his leg and advance position but Farrell is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farrell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Santan manages to get himself to full guard.
Farrell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Santan's head.
Farrell wants to control from the top but Santan keeps moving.
Farrell cracks Santan with a solid left hand.
Farrell chips away with some ground and pound.
Farrell passes Santan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Santan is trying to stand.
Santan pushes Farrell off but Farrell dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farrell working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Farrell has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Farrell is looking to take a break and control but Santan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Farrell in side control lands a decent elbow.
Farrell lands a nice forearm strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santan is trying to buck Farrell off.

Santan throws Farrell to one side and escapes!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Santan.
Farrell gets back to half guard.
Farrell moves into full guard.
Santan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Farrell is keeping the position for now.
Farrell wants to sweep here but Santan controlling him for the moment.
Farrell keeping full guard, as Santan tries to pass.
Farrell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santan is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santan looking to pass the guard.
Farrell pulls Santan in close to prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Brandon Farrell hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Farrell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Santan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Santan tries to free his leg and advance position but Farrell is retaining full guard.
Santan stopping the sweep attempt from Farrell.
Santan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farrell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Santan's guard.
Santan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Farrell is controlling him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farrell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Farrell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Farrell wants to control from the top but Santan keeps moving.
Farrell lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Farrell is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Farrell 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Farrell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Santan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Farrell's guard.
Santan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Farrell pulls Santan in close to prevent any damage.
Santan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farrell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Farrell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Farrell trying to control the position here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Santan looking to pass the guard.
Farrell seems keen to control Santan's posture.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Brandon Farrell wasn't active enough on the ground.

Santan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santan trying to move into half guard but instead Farrell has managed to sweep!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farrell passes Santan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Farrell working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Santan is staying active underneath Farrell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Santan is trying to stand.
Santan is looking to get back to is feet but Farrell passes into side control.
Farrell in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Farrell lands a decent elbow from side control.
Farrell working the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santan is trying to buck Farrell off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Farrell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santan keeps working.
Santan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Farrell is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farrell cracks Santan with a big right hand but Santan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Farrell works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Santan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Farrell cracks Santan with a big elbow.

Santan is rocked!
Farrell scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Santan is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Farrell can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Farrell!
A less than humble Brandon Farrell misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seamus OConnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Auto Bot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Seamus OConnell has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

OConnell
vs
Bot

188 cm
25
275 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

176 cm
25
230 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Seamus OConnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Auto Bot!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bot throws an overhand right that lands on OConnell's shoulder, as OConnell tries to avoid the shot.
Bot missing with a left hand there. OConnell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bot throws a one two combo.

It looks like Seamus OConnell has been cut.
OConnell misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by OConnell.
Nice jab there from OConnell.
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!
OConnell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bot. Bot circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
OConnell connects with a solid leg kick.
OConnell throws a sloppy head kick and Bot moves out of range easily.
Bot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
OConnell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
OConnell is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Bot clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bot lands a nice uppercut.
OConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Bot controls the action.
OConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Bot controls the action.
OConnell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bot blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Bot.
OConnell is looking to control Bot's arms but Bot gets an underhook and turns him. Now OConnell has his back to the cage.
Bot digs a right hand underneath OConnell's ribcage. OConnell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
OConnell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bot is keeping busy.
Bot gets through OConnell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bot lands a right hand that snaps the head of OConnell backwards.
Bot lands with a light punch inside.
Bot lands a shoulder strike.
Bot looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bot scores with a hook to the body.
OConnell prevents Bot from breaking the clinch.

Bot breaks from the clinch.
OConnell lands a nice hook to Bot's body. Bot takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

OConnell tries to keep at a distance but Bot has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Bot.
Bot prevents OConnell from breaking the clinch.
OConnell tries a body shot but Bot blocks it.
OConnell avoids the elbow strike from Bot, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Bot.
Bot lands a body punch.
OConnell is breathing heavily.
Bot is leaning against OConnell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
OConnell keeps control of Bot as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Bot.
Bot gets through OConnell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bot has OConnell pushed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bot scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bot lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Bot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bot.
Bot pushes off an throws an elbow but OConnell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bot scores with a shot to the side of OConnell's head.
OConnell takes a shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bot lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Bot.
Bot working some nice short punches in the clinch.

OConnell is rocked!
Bot throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bot lands a left hand that snaps the head of OConnell backwards.
Oh OConnell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bot makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bot will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning OConnell up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Bot.
Bot digs a right hand into OConnell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on OConnell's gas tank.
Bot lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Bot.
Still in the clinch, Bot scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bot pushes OConnell against the cage. Bot is working some dirty boxing. Bot pushes off with a quick right hook! OConnell goes down! OConnell tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Bot moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Auto Bot!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

McSweeney
vs
Coldon

193 cm
27
270 lbs
16 - 13 - 0

185 cm
26
265 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

$10

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randall McSweeney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Redge Coldon!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coldon misses with a takedown attempt - McSweeney sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McSweeney throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from McSweeney.
Coldon shoots in but no luck this time.
Coldon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McSweeney manages to avoid it.

McSweeney moves into the clinch.
Coldon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McSweeney is defending well.
Randall McSweeney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Redge Coldon.
McSweeney landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from McSweeney.
Coldon looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coldon takes a knee right on the jaw!
McSweeney landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McSweeney obliges.
McSweeney is pushing Coldon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McSweeney landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McSweeney lands a nice knee to the body.
McSweeney utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for McSweeney.
McSweeney landing knees to the head.

It looks like Redge Coldon has been cut.
McSweeney lands a knee to the body.
McSweeney lands a knee to the body.
McSweeney stalling against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McSweeney unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McSweeney landing knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for McSweeney.
McSweeney lands a knee to the head.
McSweeney connects with a knee to the head.
McSweeney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Coldon's face.
McSweeney stalling against the cage.
McSweeney crunches a lovely knee into Coldon's ribcage.
McSweeney could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McSweeney taking a breather.
McSweeney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McSweeney dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McSweeney misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by McSweeney.
McSweeney with a knee to the head.
McSweeney is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McSweeney scores with a knee to the head.
McSweeney putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Coldon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McSweeney connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McSweeney lands a nice knee to the body.
McSweeney is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Coldon being controlled against the cage.
McSweeney lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McSweeney with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSweeney landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McSweeney crunches a lovely knee into Coldon's ribcage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McSweeney.
McSweeney digs a right hand into Coldon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Coldon's gas tank.
McSweeney lands a knee to the body.
McSweeney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Coldon's face.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McSweeney.
McSweeney landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Coldon takes a knee to the side of the body.
McSweeney connects with a knee to the head.
McSweeney working Coldon over with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McSweeney creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McSweeney lands a good knee to the midsection. Coldon won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from McSweeney.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randall McSweeney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Redge Coldon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

McSweeney closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McSweeney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coldon can do to turn this around?
McSweeney is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Randall McSweeney has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McSweeney tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Coldon avoids it.
McSweeney presses Coldon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McSweeney is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Coldon takes a knee right on the jaw!
McSweeney lands a shoulder strike.
McSweeney scores a nice knee to the body.
Coldon is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McSweeney with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McSweeney using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McSweeney has Coldon pressed against the cage.
McSweeney working Coldon over with knees to the body.
McSweeney lands a knee to the body.
McSweeney with a knee to the head.
Coldon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McSweeney landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McSweeney.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McSweeney landing knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from McSweeney.
McSweeney with a knee to the head.
Coldon prevents a body shot from McSweeney.
McSweeney throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Coldon blocks it with crossed arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coldon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McSweeney fights it off and pushes away nicely.

McSweeney has taken the fight to the clinch.
McSweeney with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McSweeney crunches a lovely knee into Coldon's ribcage.
McSweeney using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McSweeney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Coldon's face.
McSweeney stalling against the cage.
McSweeney scores a nice knee to the body.
Come on McSweeney - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSweeney scores a nice knee to the body.
McSweeney just leaning against Coldon, taking a breather.
McSweeney landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Coldon takes a knee to the side of the body.
McSweeney scores a nice knee to the body.
McSweeney scores with a knee to the head.
McSweeney landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McSweeney with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McSweeney putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Coldon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McSweeney putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Coldon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McSweeney slowing the pace effectively.
McSweeney is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coldon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McSweeney fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Randall McSweeney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

McSweeney pushes Coldon up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for McSweeney to work.
McSweeney is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Coldon is keeping busy.
Coldon avoiding damage as McSweeney throws knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McSweeney lands with a left to the head.
Coldon letting McSweeney take a breather here.
McSweeney lands a good knee to the midsection. Coldon won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randall McSweeney dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Redge Coldon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

McSweeney scores with a leg kick.
McSweeney looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Coldon circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Coldon.

Coldon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Coldon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Coldon stops McSweeney from getting back to his feet.
Coldon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McSweeney won't allow Coldon to pass to mount.
McSweeney wants to get back to his feet.
Coldon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McSweeney!
McSweeney's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

Coldon is working for a guillotine from mount but McSweeney frees his head quite easily.
McSweeney tries to buck Coldon off but he can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coldon lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Coldon is landing with some decent strikes but McSweeney is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coldon with a couple of short strikes.
Coldon lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Coldon scoring with strikes but McSweeney is staying in there.
BOOM! Coldon connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Coldon postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McSweeney looks a forlorn figure.
Coldon lands a heavy elbow.
Randall McSweeney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coldon punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coldon is landing with some decent strikes but McSweeney is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McSweeney on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McSweeney tries to get out of the position.
Coldon is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and McSweeney goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Coldon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Redge Coldon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between KC Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Mac has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Cooper
vs
Mac

202 cm
25
250 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

195 cm
27
285 lbs
10 - 19 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, KC Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Eric Mac!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper cracks Mac with a good jab.
Mac misses with a head kick.
Mac jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mac throws a sloppy head kick and Cooper moves out of range easily.
Mac slips under a jab.
Cooper cracks Mac with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cooper cracks a nice hook into Mac's ribs.
Mac wants to clinch up but Cooper keeps it at a distance.
Cooper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mac.
Mac doesn't manage to clinch there - Cooper circles away.
Cooper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mac moves away.
Mac avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooper looks to throw the jab but Mac is out of range.
Mac pushes Cooper away with a front kick.
Mac throws a head kick but Cooper moves out of range.
Mac takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mac ducks right into an uppercut from Cooper.
Cooper thuds a left hand into Mac's body.
Cooper throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mac tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cooper swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mac takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Mac.
Cooper blocks the body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A telegraphed right hand from Cooper misses the target.
Cooper blocks a low kick nicely.
Mac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cooper.
Cooper connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mac tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mac ducks under a wild hook from Cooper.
A head kick misses from Mac.
A telegraphed right hand from Cooper misses the target.
Mac is looking to land body kicks.
A lazy left from Cooper finds it's target.
Mac connects with a solid leg kick.
Cooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mac was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooper.
Cooper throws a body punch but Mac moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Mac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mac explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mac defending well as Cooper loads up on a big left hand.
Mac on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mac keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cooper avoids a kick to the body.
Mac walks into a jab.
Cooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mac moves away.
Cooper lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mac connects with a solid leg kick.
Cooper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mac cracks the inside of Cooper's front leg.
Cooper is breathing heavily.
Mac looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cooper takes one to the side of the head.
Mac tries to land a leg kick but Cooper saw it coming and moves away.
Mac connects with a high kick.
Cooper misses the shot to the body.
Mac defending well as Cooper loads up on a big left hand.

Cooper moves into the clinch.
Mac stalling in the clinch but Cooper improves position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mac tries to stall but Cooper uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mac trying to land knees to the body.
Mac takes a shot to the head.
Mac tries to land knees in the clinch but Cooper avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Cooper's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mac using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cooper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cooper is looking to break free of the clinch but Mac has double underhooks.
Cooper is trying to break the clinch but Mac has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mac.
Mac tries to stall but Cooper uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cooper wants to get back to striking at distance but Mac won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Mac.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mac working Cooper over with knees to the body.
Mac using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mac working Cooper over with knees to the body.
Mac misses with a punch on the inside.
Mac misses with a knee strike.
Cooper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mac misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cooper.
Cooper tries to circle away but Mac has him pinned against the cage.
Cooper wants to get back to striking at distance but Mac won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cooper is working Mac over against the cage.
Cooper is trying to push Mac away but Mac has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mac with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Mac dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mac throws a head kick but Cooper moves out of range.
Mac lands a head kick. Cooper smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cooper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mac.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mac. That's going to slow Cooper down.
A swing and a miss from Mac.
Cooper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cooper missing with a left hand there. Mac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mac on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cooper tries to clinch up.
Mac tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cooper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mac ducks under a wild hook from Cooper.
Mac swings for the body but Cooper moves out of range.
Cooper sizes up Mac with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cooper throws out a loose jab but Mac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooper takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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!
Cooper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac misses with a low kick.
Mac misses with a low kick as Cooper jumps back.
Mac feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cooper's calf.
Mac lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cooper getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cooper lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mac tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cooper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good leg kick by Mac there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mac moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mac throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mac shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mac buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooper slips a jab and a cross from Mac.
Mac wants to land a leg kick but Cooper is out of range.
Mac lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mac fails to land with a series of punches.
Cooper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mac.
Mac wants to clinch
and Cooper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mac throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cooper.
Mac thumps Cooper with a low kick.
Mac fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mac throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cooper moves away from the strike by Mac.
Mac tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cooper counters with a nice uppercut.
Cooper steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mac. That one must have hurt.
Mac lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cooper's sensitive parts.
Mac fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mac tries a head kick but it misses.
Cooper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cooper takes a swing at Mac's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cooper.
Cooper scores with a nice right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mac - that will leave a mark!
Cooper is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick from Mac lands but Cooper takes it in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cooper.
Mac is looking to clinch but Cooper is avoiding it.
Cooper is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cooper connects with a nice looking jab.
Mac fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cooper.
Mac scores with a push kick.
A slow jab from Cooper misses its intended target.
Mac is looking to clinch.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mac paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Cooper.
Cooper will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A punch combination from Cooper misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooper cracks a nice hook into Mac's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cooper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cooper on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cooper slips under a jab from Mac.
Cooper takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cooper lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mac scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cooper connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mac is looking to score with low kicks.
Mac takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mac connects with a solid leg kick.
Mac connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
KC Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac is looking to clinch.
Cooper checks a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooper moves away.
Cooper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mac lunges at Cooper with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cooper's hand.
Mac throws a sloppy head kick and Cooper moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Mac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cooper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Cooper uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mac has time to react.
Mac throws a right and a left that Cooper avoids nicely.
Cooper sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mac tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cooper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mac throws a body kick that misses.
Cooper throws a nice looking combination but Mac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cooper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mac connects with a leg kick. Cooper looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A clash of legs there as Cooper blocks the low kick.
Cooper scores with a nice right hand.
Mac tried to score with a low kick but Cooper checks it.
Cooper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mac manages to avoid it.
Mac throws a lazy right hand but Cooper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cooper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mac stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mac throws a solid leg kick but Cooper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mac.
Mac tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cooper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mac is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac throws a combination that misses
and Cooper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mac moves out of range as Cooper strikes.
Mac takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cooper keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mac.
Cooper throws a body punch but Mac moves out of range.
Cooper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mac.
Cooper moves out of range of the leg kick from Mac.
Cooper misses with a hook.
Eric Mac seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cooper avoids a kick to the body.
Mac missing with a left hand there. Cooper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cooper staying out of range there.
Cooper lands a nice hook to Mac's body. Mac takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cooper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mac is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cooper scores with a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Cooper.
Cooper paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cooper tries to clinch up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Cooper has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mac is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mac is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Mac misses with a knee to the head.
Cooper tries to circle away but Mac has him pinned against the cage.
Mac is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mac landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac lands a good knee to the midsection. Cooper won't want to take too many of those.
Mac prevents a body shot from Cooper.
Mac has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mac scores a nice knee to the body.
Mac putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cooper in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mac landing knees to the body.
Mac tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cooper avoids it.
Mac with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cooper tries to circle away but Mac has him pinned against the cage.
Mac with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mac using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cooper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mac tries to stall but Cooper uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cooper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper managing to block the knees to the body from Mac.
Mac using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cooper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mac is trying to stall.
Mac tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cooper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Macs head.
Mac is trying to stall.
Cooper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cooper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mac missing with knees to the body.
KC Cooper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eric Mac is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cooper working hard to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Mac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mac 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Mac!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kjell Sword (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. This should be a great matchup!

Sword
vs
Ramirez

188 cm
27
280 lbs
24 - 5 - 1

189 cm
25
275 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kjell Sword!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeffrey Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Ramirez misses.
Ramirez looks winded!

Sword shoots in and gets a takedown into Ramirez's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sword controls the pace.

Sword got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ramirez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sword has managed to get both his arms back between Ramirez's legs - danger averted.
Sword postures up and lands a big shot to Ramirez's brow.
Sword working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ramirez's head.
Sword with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sword advances position into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sword landing strikes.
Sword grinds an elbow into Ramirez's temple.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sword working the head and body with strikes.
Sword cracks Ramirez with a big right hand but Ramirez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ramirez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Ramirez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ramirez tries to control but Sword manages to take his back.
The referee is taking a good look at Ramirez as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Sword!
Sword just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sword scores with punches to the body.
Sword lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sword lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sword gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sword is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Ramirez up.
Sword has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Ramirez.
Sword controlling the position well here. Ramirez rolled but Sword kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sword cracks Ramirez with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Ramirez from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Sword punishes Ramirez with strikes from the back mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sword's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ramirez grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Sword lands punches and elbows.
Ramirez is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Can Ramirez hold on?! Sword is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
The referee is taking a good look at Ramirez as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Sword!
Sword keeps control of the position easily here as Ramirez tries to buck him off.
Ramirez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ramirez gets back to half guard.
Sword frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sword lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sword punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ramirez tries to hold on but Sword postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sword is landing with some decent strikes but Ramirez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sword working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sword lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ramirez is trying to escape the mount.
Sword with the ground and pound from mount.
Sword working Ramirez over with strikes here.
Sword 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 crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sword landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ramirez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ramirez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sword momentarily.
Sword looks to land a right hand but Ramirez moved out of range.

Sword scores with a takedown into Ramirez's guard.
Sword keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ramirez's head.

Ramirez is looking for a triangle but Sword pushes his legs off easily.
Sword keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ramirez's head.
Ramirez trying to keep a closed guard but Sword is proving a slippery customer.
Sword wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Sword postures up and lands a big shot to Ramirez's brow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Ramirez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sword stands up over Ramirez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sword wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Sword controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sword trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sword slips nicely into half guard.
Sword scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sword lands strikes from half guard.
Sword is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramirez can do to turn this around?

Ramirez looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ramirez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Sword there.
Sword wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position.
Sword is trying to control. Ramirez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Ramirez looking for submissions off his back.
Sword performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sword working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sword connects with a nice short shot to Ramirez's temple.
Kjell Sword overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sword is thwarting Ramirez's attempts to control the position.
Sword looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ramirez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Ramirez actively working from the bottom here.
Sword content to control rather than advance.
Sword working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Ramirez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sword pulls his head out easily.
Sword winds up and cracks Ramirez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sword scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sword lands with a punch from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sword in particular looking to stall.
Ramirez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sword scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. Sword is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Ramirez looking for submissions off his back.
Sword takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sword is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sword looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ramirez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kjell Sword dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Ramirez misses with a straight right.

Sword shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ramirez is trying to defend but Sword finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ramirez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sword postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Ramirez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sword wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Sword lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Sword is sitting in close to Ramirez's body. Ramirez has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sword is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sword is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ramirez.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jeffrey Ramirez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Poppy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Paul Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poppy is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Poppy
vs
Paul Jr

200 cm
27
265 lbs
26 - 2 - 1

185 cm
25
245 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Poppy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Justin Paul Jr!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poppy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Poppy is breathing heavily.
Paul Jr shoots and misses
and Poppy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Paul Jr throws a head kick that misses.

Paul Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Paul Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Poppy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Paul Jr passes Poppy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Paul Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Poppy is staying active underneath Paul Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Paul Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Paul Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paul Jr slips a nice elbow through Poppy's hands, connecting with Poppy's forehead.
Paul Jr working Poppy over with strikes.
Paul Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Paul Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poppy is staying active underneath Paul Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Paul Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Paul Jr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Poppy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Paul Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Paul Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Paul Jr passes to full mount!
Paul Jr is in the full mount, landing strikes.
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!

Paul Jr with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Paul Jr landing shots from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Paul Jr landing shots from mount.
Paul Jr fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Poppy is rocked!
BOOM! Paul Jr connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oh Poppy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paul Jr controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big strike lands for Paul Jr! That's really hurt Poppy and he's turned his back - Paul Jr keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Paul Jr jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Paul Jr!
Justin Paul Jr made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Im going to go fuck jeffs mom now'.