DBC 28: Drogo vs Johnson III PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Stirling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Butterfly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Stirling
vs
Butterfly

186 cm
21
181 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

174 cm
22
174 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Stirling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brett Butterfly!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stirling throws a right hand that misses
and Butterfly counters with a solid body kick.
Butterfly blocks a head kick by Stirling.
Butterfly lands a leg kick that knocks Stirling off balance momentarily.
Stirling looks to throw the jab but Butterfly is out of range.
Stirling throws a series of punches but Butterfly avoids them all with ease.
Stirling avoids the body shot from Butterfly.
Stirling attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Butterfly as he checks the leg kick.
Stirling 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.
Butterfly doesn't manage to clinch there - Stirling circles away.
Stirling throws a body punch but Butterfly moves out of range.
Butterfly steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stirling. That one must have hurt.
Stirling misses with a lunging right hand

and Butterfly counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butterfly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stirling swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stirling avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Butterfly throws a big elbow that misses.
Stirling utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Butterfly wants to control from the top but Stirling keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butterfly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Butterfly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Butterfly throwing strikes but missing.
Butterfly postures up in Stirling's guard and throws a big left but Stirling blocks it.
Stirling will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Butterfly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Butterfly distracts Stirling with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butterfly wants to pass the guard but Stirling is keeping the position.
Stirling preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Butterfly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stirling preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Butterfly throwing strikes but missing.
Stirling is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Butterfly looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butterfly lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stirling has momentary wrist control but Butterfly slips an elbow through the middle.
Butterfly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Butterfly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Butterfly looking to pass the guard.
Stirling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Butterfly.
Butterfly cracks Stirling with a solid left hand.
Butterfly trying to control but Stirling is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stirling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Butterfly.
Butterfly's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stirling looking to control.
Stirling looking to hit a scissor sweep but Butterfly is one step ahead there.
Butterfly pushes down on Stirling's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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.

Butterfly is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brett Butterfly dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Butterfly slips a jab from Stirling.
Stirling throws a shot from downtown. Butterfly moves away and avoids it.

Butterfly closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Butterfly seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Butterfly thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stirling's head.
Butterfly thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stirling's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stirling is refusing to be controlled, as Butterfly sits in half guard.
Butterfly throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stirling avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Butterfly.
Stirling keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Butterfly with the ground and pound but Stirling uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Butterfly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stirling swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Butterfly throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stirling looking to hit a scissor sweep but Butterfly is one step ahead there.
Butterfly looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Butterfly pushes down on Stirling's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Butterfly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butterfly sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stirling defending well though.
Butterfly throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Butterfly misses with a head shot. Stirling uses the momentum to regain guard.
Butterfly in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Butterfly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stirling works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Butterfly throwing strikes but missing.
Butterfly trying to control but Stirling is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butterfly makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Butterfly slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Butterfly lands a nice forearm strike.
Butterfly misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ground and pound from Butterfly seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Butterfly sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Stirling is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brett Butterfly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Stirling's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Stirling keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stirling checks a low kick from Butterfly.
Stirling tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stirling swings for the body but Butterfly moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Butterfly.
Butterfly throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stirling's waist but Stirling gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Butterfly off to one side.
Butterfly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Butterfly checks the leg kick nicely there.
Butterfly takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A bone on bone clash there as Butterfly blocks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Butterfly.
Butterfly is looking to clinch.
Stirling fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Butterfly manages to avoid it.
Stirling tries to work over Butterfly's front leg with a kick but Butterfly checks it.
Butterfly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jack Stirling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stirling looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Butterfly pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Butterfly scores with a shot to the body.
Stirling looks to throw the jab but Butterfly is out of range.
Stirling misses with a looping right.
Butterfly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stirling missing with a left hand there. Butterfly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stirling with a hook.
Butterfly dives in and grabs Stirling's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stirling pushes down on Butterfly's head and hops out.
Butterfly blocks a leg kick.
Stirling swings away with a body shot that misses
and Butterfly counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Butterfly avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Danga de danga de dang - Stirling scores with a four punch combination!
Butterfly fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stirling has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stirling.
Brett Butterfly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stirling throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stirling tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Butterfly lands with a nice body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butterfly tries to clinch
and Stirling counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Butterfly fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stirling to the ground. Butterfly is now in Stirling's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butterfly wants to pass the guard but Stirling is keeping the position.
Butterfly with a flurry of punches that miss.
Butterfly trying to control but Stirling is working from the bottom.
Brett Butterfly has got the better of the ground game so far.
Butterfly throws a big right hand that misses.
Butterfly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stirling swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Butterfly chips away with some ground and pound.
Jack Stirling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butterfly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Butterfly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Butterfly with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brett Butterfly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stirling preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Butterfly wants to pass the guard but Stirling is keeping the position.
Stirling avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Butterfly sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stirling looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Butterfly sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Brett Butterfly has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Good leg kick by Butterfly there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brett Butterfly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Butterfly 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Butterfly!

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jai McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Dorris (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.

McCracken
vs
Dorris

171 cm
21
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
21
167 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jai McCracken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chuck Dorris!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorris misses with a takedown attempt - McCracken sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McCracken misses with a head kick.
Dorris takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCracken.
McCracken throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCracken. Dorris does a little dance to reset his feet.

Dorris has McCracken up against the cage in a clinch.
Dorris jumps guard but McCracken turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McCracken throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dorris jumps guard but McCracken stands there with Dorris around his waist. Dorris gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jai McCracken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Dorris.
Dorris is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McCracken gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Dorris is fighting off a takedown attempt but McCracken is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dorris to the mat. Dorris regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dorris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCracken.
McCracken wants to pass the guard but Dorris is keeping the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dorris holds on and takes a little breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCracken pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dorris is keeping the position for now.
McCracken sitting in guard here, content to control.
McCracken trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCracken trying to control but Dorris is working from the bottom.

Jai McCracken has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dorris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCracken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dorris checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from McCracken.
Dorris fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCracken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCracken stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCracken wants it to stay on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorris shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCracken sprawls well. McCracken wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dorris gets slowly back to his feet.
Dorris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCracken misses with a low kick.
Dorris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCracken throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dorris avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCracken.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCracken.
Dorris blocks a head kick by McCracken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dorris tries to clinch up.
McCracken buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dorris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCracken's waist but McCracken gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dorris off to one side.
Jai McCracken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCracken scores with a leg kick.
Dorris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A bone on bone clash there as Dorris blocks the leg kick.
Dorris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from McCracken.
Dorris tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCracken swivels and escapes.
Dorris avoids the head kick by McCracken.
McCracken avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCracken throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dorris throws a head kick that misses.
Dorris dodges the punch combination from McCracken.
McCracken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dorris has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCracken misses with a low kick as Dorris jumps back.
Good leg kick by McCracken there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dorris looks to land a body kick but McCracken moved away.
McCracken scores with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCracken.
Dorris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCracken paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCracken misses with a low kick.
Dorris's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCracken misses with a looping right.
Dorris tries to close the distance and clinch but McCracken swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCracken swings for the body but Dorris moves out of range.
Dorris on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCracken. McCracken obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dorris shoots in and drives through. McCracken sprawls well.
McCracken misses with a head kick.
McCracken misses with the combination.
McCracken circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dorris has his takedown stuffed
and McCracken counters with a straight right hand.
McCracken looks to score with a jab to the body but Dorris is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dorris blocks a head kick by McCracken.
McCracken showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dorris.
Dorris moves out of range of the strikes.

Dorris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dorris is working for takedown but McCracken is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dorris has had enough of the clinch but McCracken keeps him there for the moment.
McCracken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

McCracken breaks the clinch.
McCracken finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McCracken has a takedown stuffed.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McCracken.
McCracken cracks the inside of Dorris's front leg.
Dorris takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dorris throws a push kick but McCracken slaps the foot to one side.
McCracken swats away the attempt to clinch by Dorris.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCracken is looking to chop away at Dorris's legs.
Dorris staying out of range there.
McCracken shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dorris as he avoids it easily.
Dorris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCracken's waist but McCracken gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dorris off to one side.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McCracken throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dorris doesn't manage to clinch there - McCracken circles away.
McCracken goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McCracken throws a sloppy head kick and Dorris moves out of range easily.
Jai McCracken is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCracken rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dorris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dorris tries to work over McCracken's front leg with a kick but McCracken checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCracken.
Dorris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dorris tries to close the distance and clinch but McCracken swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dorris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jai McCracken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Dorris.
Dorris has a takedown stuffed.
Dorris has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCracken.
McCracken misses with a series of wild punches.
Dorris dips to his left and cracks McCracken with an uppercut!
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!
McCracken plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McCracken misses with a wild combination.
McCracken misses with a few strikes there.
McCracken misses with a low kick.
McCracken goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dorris is trying desperately to land a takedown but McCracken is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dorris.
McCracken throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
An inside leg kick from McCracken misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dorris has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

McCracken shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McCracken showed some decent athleticism there.
McCracken wants to control but Dorris is keeping him busy.
McCracken passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dorris!
McCracken avoids the attempt from Dorris to control.
McCracken sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dorris is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCracken postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dorris looks a forlorn figure.
BOOM! McCracken connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McCracken postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dorris looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCracken landing strikes from the mount.
McCracken has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McCracken trying to control but Dorris is having none of it.
Dorris in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice elbow there by McCracken.
Dorris is in all sorts of trouble here.
McCracken lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dorris hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jai McCracken dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

McCracken feints and then cracks Dorris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dorris down.
Dorris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCracken throws out the jab.
McCracken fakes the leg kick and cracks Dorris in the body.
Jai McCracken is winning the standup battle so far.
McCracken blocks a head kick by Dorris.
McCracken feints and then cracks Dorris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dorris down.
McCracken looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dorris shoots in but McCracken avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCracken stuffs the takedown.
Good leg kick by McCracken there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Some bone on bone action there as Dorris checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McCracken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dorris on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCracken. McCracken obviously looking to wear him down.
McCracken cracks the inside of Dorris's front leg.
Dorris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dorris blocks a low kick nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCracken fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dorris checks it well.
McCracken swinging wildly here.
McCracken finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McCracken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McCracken lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dorris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dorris shoots for a double leg takedown but McCracken sprawls well. He's pushed Dorris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jai McCracken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Dorris.
McCracken throws a nice outside leg kick.
McCracken shoots in looking for a takedown. Dorris tries to sprawl out of it but McCracken keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dorris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCracken slaps away a takedown attempt from Dorris, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McCracken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dorris takes the fight into the clinch.
McCracken swings wildly with an uppercut but Dorris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dorris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCracken lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dorris is looking to take this one to the mat.

McCracken breaks from the clinch.

Dorris has closed the distance and engaged McCracken in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCracken softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dorris is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McCracken to keep the fight standing.
Dorris blocking some punches.
Dorris tries to score a body lock takedown but McCracken shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McCracken working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice elbow from McCracken.
Jai McCracken is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dorris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McCracken is leaning against Dorris and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dorris is looking to break free of the clinch but McCracken has double underhooks.
Dorris wants a takedown but no success here.
Dorris drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McCracken gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dorris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCracken lands with a right to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorris is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dorris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dorris is trying to pull guard but McCracken has him pressed against the cage.
Dorris tries to pull guard but McCracken forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dorris takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Chuck Dorris has been cut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCracken.
McCracken misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jai McCracken showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCracken 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jai McCracken!
A very excited looking Jai McCracken made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hound Phound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonardo DeRosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hound Phound has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Phound
vs
DeRosa

187 cm
20
213 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
21
220 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hound Phound!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonardo DeRosa!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phound throws a jab when DeRosa was well out of range.
DeRosa is looking to slow Phound down with leg kicks.
Phound misses with a jab, cross combination.
Phound thows a body shot but no joy.
Phound tries a head kick but it misses.
DeRosa throws a head kick that misses.
DeRosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phound misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phound blocks a head kick by DeRosa.
DeRosa lands a head shot.
Leonardo DeRosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Phound.
DeRosa fails to land with a series of punches.
Phound throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeRosa checks a leg kick.
DeRosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phound looks to land a left hand but DeRosa moved out of range nicely.
Phound misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phound connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between DeRosa's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phound avoids the head kick by DeRosa.
DeRosa scores with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phound misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeRosa.
DeRosa lands a head kick!
Phound fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeRosa manages to avoid it.
DeRosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phound moves forwards but DeRosa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
DeRosa is looking to slow Phound down with leg kicks.
Phound throws a leg kick that misses.
Phound takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeRosa defending well as Phound loads up on a big left hand.
Phound moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
DeRosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DeRosa throws a push kick but Phound slaps the foot to one side.
DeRosa stalks Phound and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Phound's face. Phound staggers backwards, shaken.
Phound lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DeRosa circles away quickly and effectively.
Phound misses with a hook. DeRosa ducked under it nicely.
DeRosa misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeRosa lands a high kick!
A head kick misses from DeRosa.
DeRosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phound is breathing heavily.
DeRosa lands a front kick.
DeRosa lands a glancing blow to the side of Phound's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeRosa. Phound does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phound misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DeRosa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Phound takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Phound avoids a kick to the body.
Phound throws a left and a right that both miss
and DeRosa counters with a big head kick but Phound shrugs it off.
Phound misses with a jab, cross combination.
DeRosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DeRosa looks to land a body kick but Phound moved away.
DeRosa thuds his shin into the meat of Phound's side.
DeRosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phound swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phound throws out a leg kick but DeRosa moves out of range and Phound only half commits.
DeRosa scores with a head kick. Phound tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Phound takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Phound misses with a straight right.
DeRosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phound tries to bum rush DeRosa with a series of wild strikes but DeRosa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeRosa tests Phound's chin there with a solid looking shot.
DeRosa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Phound throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phound avoids the head kick by DeRosa.
Phound fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeRosa manages to avoid it.
DeRosa lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phound takes a swing at DeRosa's ribcage but misses.
Phound throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phound avoids the head kick by DeRosa.
Phound avoids the head kick by DeRosa.
Phound throws a solid leg kick but DeRosa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Phound.
Phound turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from DeRosa. Those never looked like landing.
DeRosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeRosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeRosa scores with a sloppy right hand. Phound should have avoided that one.
DeRosa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Phound's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Phound misses the target.
DeRosa throws a head kick that half lands.
Phound connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phound scores with a jab to the body.
Phound throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
DeRosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Phound throws a hook but DeRosa avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

DeRosa takes a swing at Phound's ribcage but misses.
DeRosa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Phound on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeRosa. DeRosa obviously looking to wear him down.
Phound walks forward, straight into a front kick from DeRosa.
DeRosa misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by DeRosa.
DeRosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phound manages to avoid it.
Phound blocks a head kick by DeRosa.
DeRosa lands a nice looking body kick.
Phound misses with an attempted mid kick.
DeRosa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeRosa takes a swing at Phound's ribcage but misses.
DeRosa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
DeRosa scores with a jab. Phound acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
DeRosa scores with a spinning back kick!
DeRosa lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phound takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
DeRosa throws a front kick that sends Phound stumbling back into the cage.
DeRosa tries a head kick but it misses.
DeRosa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Phound will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
DeRosa thows a body kick. Phound tries to catch it but that hurt him.
DeRosa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
DeRosa throws a nice head kick!
DeRosa throws a head kick that misses.
Phound ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeRosa moves away.
DeRosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phound's corner calls for a 1-2. Phound obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeRosa throws a head kick that Phound semi-blocks.
Phound on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeRosa. DeRosa obviously looking to wear him down.
DeRosa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Leonardo DeRosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeRosa slips under a jab.
DeRosa misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phound throws a body punch but DeRosa moves out of range.
Phound dodges the punch combination from DeRosa.
Phound avoids the head kick by DeRosa.
DeRosa avoids the head kick by Phound.
DeRosa throws a head kick but Phound moves out of range.
Phound lands a right hook to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Phound might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Phound misses with a looping right.
DeRosa lands with a slapping head kick.
DeRosa avoids the body shot from Phound.
Phound throws a wild body kick that DeRosa sees coming a mile off.
DeRosa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Phound looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
DeRosa throws a sloppy head kick and Phound moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeRosa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
DeRosa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Phound if he has to take too many more of those.
Phound misses with a wild body shot.
DeRosa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
DeRosa scores with a leg kick.
DeRosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping body kick lands there for DeRosa.
DeRosa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Phound avoids the head kick by DeRosa.
DeRosa misses with an attempted mid kick.
DeRosa throws a series of strikes that have Phound backpedaling.
Sloppy strikes from Phound. Those never looked like landing.
Phound looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DeRosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from DeRosa finds it's way through Phound's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Phound.
Phound is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from DeRosa. Phound shrugs it off though.
Phound on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
DeRosa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
DeRosa throws a leg kick which misses Phound's front leg but catches the back leg as Phound tries to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - DeRosa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
DeRosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Phound misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phound. DeRosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeRosa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
DeRosa connects with a right hand. Phound shakes it off.
Phound throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeRosa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Phound's calf.
DeRosa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good shot there by DeRosa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo DeRosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

DeRosa lands a jab to the head.
Phound looks to score with a jab to the body but DeRosa is just out of range.
DeRosa connects with a high kick.
Phound avoids the head kick by DeRosa.
DeRosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeRosa feints and then cracks Phound's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Phound down.
Phound throws a series of punches but DeRosa moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Phound.
DeRosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hound Phound is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeRosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phound manages to avoid it.
Phound misses the shot to the body.
Phound throws a head kick that misses.
DeRosa avoids a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phound connects with a nice looking jab.
DeRosa scores with a spinning back kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeRosa scores with a head kick. Phound tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
DeRosa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Phound.
DeRosa throws a head kick but Phound moves out of range.
DeRosa throws a head kick that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Phound.
Phound throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Phound scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
DeRosa thuds his shin into the meat of Phound's side.
Phound takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
DeRosa lands with a nice body kick.
Some wild striking there from DeRosa.
Phound has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Phound blocks the body kick.
Phound works over DeRosa's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeRosa lands with a kick to the temple. Phound shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phound throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
DeRosa throws a sloppy head kick and Phound moves out of range easily.
Phound looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Phound takes a swing at DeRosa's ribcage but misses.
DeRosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phound tries to work over DeRosa's front leg with a kick but DeRosa checks it.
Phound shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
DeRosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phound ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeRosa moves away.
DeRosa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
DeRosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phound tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeRosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Phound.
Nice defenses there by Phound.
DeRosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phound misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeRosa.
Phound avoids the head kick by DeRosa.
DeRosa misses with a head kick.
Phound lands a head kick. DeRosa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
DeRosa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
DeRosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Phound scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
DeRosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phound throws a head kick that misses.
Phound throws a shot to the body.
DeRosa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by DeRosa. That's going to slow Phound down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phound lands a head kick. DeRosa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

DeRosa is rocked!
DeRosa throws a head kick that half lands.
DeRosa is still on wobbly legs! Can Phound finish him?
Good standup being displayed there by Phound as he connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeRosa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Phound's calf.
Phound throws a body kick that misses.
DeRosa seems to have recovered his senses.
Phound misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeRosa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
DeRosa scores with a kick to the body.
DeRosa scores with a nice body kick.
Leonardo DeRosa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
DeRosa connects with a high kick.
DeRosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phound stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
DeRosa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hound Phound has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phound tries to work over DeRosa's front leg with a kick but DeRosa checks it.
Phound throws a right hand that misses
and DeRosa counters with a big head kick but Phound shrugs it off.
Phound misses with a head kick.
DeRosa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Phound on the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leonardo DeRosa.
Well DeRosa 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo DeRosa!
Our winner, Leonardo DeRosa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaius Hammerstorm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Mccready (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaius Hammerstorm could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joseph Mccready's chin.

Hammerstorm
vs
Mccready

186 cm
25
188 lbs
2 - 6 - 1

180 cm
26
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaius Hammerstorm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joseph Mccready!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammerstorm avoids the head kick by Mccready.

Mccready closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hammerstorm to the mat! Hammerstorm manages to get full guard.
Mccready passes Hammerstorm's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hammerstorm is trying to maintain the position but Mccready is very close to passing his half guard.
Mccready sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hammerstorm defending well though.
Mccready is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hammerstorm!
Mccready wants to control the action but instead Hammerstorm gets a body lock and reverses into Mccready's guard! Nice work!
Hammerstorm throws a big right hand that misses.

Hammerstorm is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mccready has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hammerstorm is looking to defend but Mccready has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hammerstorm! Mccready pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hammerstorm taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joseph Mccready!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chil Pal Gu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald comes into the arena with No Apologies blaring out of the sound system. Chil Pal Gu will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

McDonald
vs
Pal Gu

197 cm
28
278 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
285 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chil Pal Gu!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Gu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDonald dodges the punch combination from Gu.
Gu lands an overhand right.
Gu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gu cracks McDonald with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A left and a right from Gu both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
McDonald fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Gu as McDonald shoots in.
Gu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gu throws a low kick but McDonald moves out of range easily.
McDonald drops his hands momentarily and Gu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

McDonald is rocked!
Gu throws a solid leg kick but McDonald takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gu.
Chil Pal Gu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
and Gu counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts McDonald! He's just covering up as Gu starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chil Pal Gu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Syltas Pojk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Yun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Syltas Pojk had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Pojk
vs
Yun

205 cm
21
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
21
255 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Syltas Pojk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Yun!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pojk scores with a jab. Yun acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pojk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pojk throws a shot from downtown. Yun moves away and avoids it.
Pojk throws an overhand right that lands on Yun's shoulder, as Yun tries to avoid the shot.
Pojk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yun was well out of range. Poor timing from Pojk.
Pojk is looking to chop away at Yun's legs.
Pojk scores with a jab to the body.
Pojk throws a hook to the side of Yun's head but Yun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pojk throws a shot to the body.
Yun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pojk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yun takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yun misses with a looping right.
Pojk looks to score with a jab to the body but Yun is just out of range.
Pojk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yun avoids the body shot from Pojk.
Yun staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yun tests Pojk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yun throws a jab but it's blocked by Pojk.
Pojk swinging wildly here.
Yun avoids the head kick by Pojk.
Pojk jabs at Yun's body.
Pojk swings for the body but Yun moves out of range.
Pojk lands with a shot to the body.
Syltas Pojk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yun fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Pojk there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pojk catches Yun with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pojk swings widly with a right hand
and Yun counters with a left and a right that stings Pojk.
No joy there for Yun, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pojk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yun throws a head kick that misses.
Pojk lands a two punch combo.
Pojk dodges the punch combination from Yun.
Yun takes a swing at Pojk's ribcage but misses.
Pojk lands a jab to Yun's midsection.
Pojk lunges at Yun with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yun's hand.
Pojk throws a looping overhand right but Yun ducks down to avoid it.
Pojk throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Yun colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Pojk as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Yun is left battered and dazed whilst Pojk and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Syltas Pojk!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chikara Moyoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Strasser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chikara Moyoshi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rashad Strasser's chin.

Moyoshi
vs
Strasser

180 cm
26
177 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
21
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chikara Moyoshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rashad Strasser!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strasser waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moyoshi.
Strasser throws a hook but Moyoshi blocks it.
Moyoshi misses with a series of wild punches.
Moyoshi defending well as Strasser loads up on a big left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Moyoshi. No joy for Strasser on that attempt.
Moyoshi swings for the body but Strasser moves out of range.
Moyoshi thows a body shot but no joy.
Moyoshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strasser.
Moyoshi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Left hook, right uppercut from Moyoshi.
Strasser pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moyoshi slips under a jab.
Moyoshi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strasser looks to throw the jab but Moyoshi is out of range.
Strasser throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chikara Moyoshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moyoshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strasser manages to avoid it.
Moyoshi misses with a wild combination.
Moyoshi moves out of range as Strasser strikes.
Moyoshi swings for the body but Strasser moves out of range.
Moyoshi thows a body shot but no joy.
Moyoshi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strasser circles away quickly and effectively.
Moyoshi throws the left hand but Strasser avoids the punch easily.
Moyoshi tries to bum rush Strasser with a series of wild strikes but Strasser uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice shot by Strasser.
Nice uppercut lands for Moyoshi. That snapped Strasser's head back.
Strasser just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Moyoshi.
Moyoshi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moyoshi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strasser stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Moyoshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strasser.
Moyoshi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Strasser counters with a nice uppercut.
Strasser throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strasser has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Strasser there as he acknowledges the shot.
Moyoshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Moyoshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strasser throws out the jab.
Moyoshi misses with a hook.
Donk. Strasser catches Moyoshi right on the button with a cross.
Strasser shoots in and drives through. Moyoshi sprawls well.
Chikara Moyoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moyoshi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strasser misses with a straight right.
Strasser might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Moyoshi slips under a jab from Strasser.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strasser walks into a straight right hand from Moyoshi.

Strasser shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Strasser was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Strasser working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Moyoshi is trying to escape the mount.
Strasser working the ground and pound effectively.
Moyoshi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Strasser working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strasser with the ground and pound from mount.
Strasser can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moyoshi is looking to escape.
Strasser punishing his opponent with strikes.
Strasser punishing his opponent with strikes.
Strasser misses with a head shot.
Strasser misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Strasser scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Strasser sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Strasser punching from mount but Moyoshi doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rashad Strasser dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nice defenses there by Moyoshi.
Moyoshi stuns Strasser with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chikara Moyoshi is winning the standup battle so far.
Moyoshi misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Moyoshi misses with a wild combination.
Moyoshi connects with a body shot that sends Strasser's belly button to the back.
Moyoshi swings for the body but Strasser moves out of range.
Strasser pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moyoshi needs to keep his hands up - Strasser had a free shot at his head there.
Nice shot lands for Strasser.
Moyoshi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moyoshi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moyoshi throws out a loose jab but Strasser uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moyoshi takes a swing at Strasser's ribcage but misses.
Strasser shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moyoshi defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moyoshi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strasser circles away quickly and effectively.
Strasser uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moyoshi.
Strasser throws a jab but it's blocked by Moyoshi.
Strasser misses with a straight right.
Strasser uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moyoshi.
Strasser defending well as Moyoshi loads up on a big left hand.
Chikara Moyoshi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strasser avoids the body shot from Moyoshi.
Nice uppercut lands for Moyoshi. That snapped Strasser's head back.
Moyoshi looks to land a left hand but Strasser moved out of range nicely.
Moyoshi is looking to wear down Strasser with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Moyoshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strasser manages to avoid it.
Strasser cracks Moyoshi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moyoshi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strasser takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Moyoshi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strasser throws a series of punches but Moyoshi moves out of range.
Moyoshi cracks Strasser with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strasser misses with a hook.
Moyoshi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Moyoshi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moyoshi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strasser at a distance.
Moyoshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strasser moves away.
Strasser throws a big shot that misses.
Moyoshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moyoshi throws a body punch but Strasser moves out of range.
Strasser scores with a punch to the head.
Nice defenses there by Moyoshi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moyoshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strasser.
Strasser throws a lazy right hand but Moyoshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Moyoshi misses.
Strasser throws a big shot that misses.
Strasser misses with a double jab.
Strasser ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moyoshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strasser throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moyoshi throws a right hand that Strasser ducks under and follows up with a left that Strasser also avoids with ease.
Moyoshi misses the shot to the body.
Moyoshi misses the shot to the body.
Strasser swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moyoshi looks to throw the jab but Strasser is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strasser changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moyoshi tries to avoid it but Strasser manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moyoshi to the ground. Moyoshi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moyoshi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strasser moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moyoshi lands with a good body shot.
A shot to the liver by Moyoshi. Beautiful body shot.
Strasser walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Moyoshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strasser moves away.
Moyoshi lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moyoshi moves out of range as Strasser strikes.
Moyoshi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moyoshi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Strasser cracks Moyoshi with an open hand slap.
Sloppy strikes from Strasser. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chikara Moyoshi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Moyoshi works over Strasser's head and body with a nice combination.
Moyoshi throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Strasser counter with a right hand.
Strasser uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moyoshi.
Moyoshi thows a body shot but no joy.
Moyoshi takes one on the button.
Moyoshi throws a big shot that misses.
Strasser throws a shot from downtown. Moyoshi moves away and avoids it.
Moyoshi moves away from the strike by Strasser.
Moyoshi lands a glancing blow to the side of Strasser's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Strasser fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Moyoshi sprawls well initially but Strasser persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Strasser looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Strasser not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Strasser throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strasser thows a huge punch but Moyoshi dodges it nicely.
Moyoshi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Strasser on the ground.
Strasser throwing shots but Moyoshi is blocking nicely.
Moyoshi is staying active underneath Strasser, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Strasser sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moyoshi defending well though.
Strasser missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Strasser not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rashad Strasser has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moyoshi is refusing to be controlled, as Strasser sits in half guard.
Strasser not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Strasser lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strasser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moyoshi keeps working.
Moyoshi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Strasser missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Strasser thows a huge punch but Moyoshi dodges it nicely.
Strasser moves nicely into side control.
Strasser advances nicely into full mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strasser landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strasser with shots to the head and body - Moyoshi looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strasser lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Strasser looking to finish Moyoshi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Moyoshi!
Moyoshi is desperately trying to improve his position but Strasser has a good base and remains in mount.
The referee warns Moyoshi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Strasser lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Strasser working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strasser working Moyoshi over with strikes here.
Strasser punishing his opponent with strikes.
Strasser with good strikes from the mount here!

Moyoshi is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strasser trying to control but Moyoshi is having none of it.
Strasser postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Moyoshi looks a forlorn figure.
Strasser controlling from mount.

Strasser working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Strasser scoring with strikes but Moyoshi is staying in there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rashad Strasser comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Strasser 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashad Strasser!
After winning the bout, Rashad Strasser thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Camber Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusty Dawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cartwright
vs
Dawn

190 cm
26
192 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

190 cm
22
185 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Camber Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dusty Dawn!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dawn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cartwright was covering up waiting for the punch and Dawn finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Cartwright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Dawn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Dawn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dawn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Cartwright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dawn is aware though and is defending well.

Dawn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dawn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Dawn stands up and waves to Cartwright to follow him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawn looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dawn but Dawn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dawn throws a sloppy head kick and Cartwright moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Dawn misses

and Cartwright counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cartwright lands an elbow that stopped Dawn in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Dusty Dawn has been cut.

Dawn jumps guard.
Cartwright trying to control but Dawn is working from the bottom.
Cartwright content to stall in guard here.
Dawn keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Dawn controls Cartwright momentarily but Cartwright frees himself.

Cartwright is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dawn is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dawn has escaped and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Dawn from controlling successfully.

Cartwright looking for a guillotine here but Dawn defends easily.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Dawn from controlling successfully.

Cartwright throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dawn uses it to pass to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawn is looking to take a break and control but Cartwright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dawn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cartwright is looking to reverse the position.

Dawn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cartwright has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dawn trying to control the position but Cartwright is working away.
Cartwright is looking for a sweep.
Cartwright tries to escape but Dawn is in control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Cartwright wants to work for an arm triangle but Dawn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cartwright seems to be looking for submissions.
Dawn trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Cartwright manages to pass to mount!

Cartwright is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dawn can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dawn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cartwright jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dawn is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dawn and Cartwright has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Cartwright thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Camber Cartwright will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dusty Dawn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cartwright walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dawn.
Dawn throws a chopping leg kick but Cartwright manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Dawn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Cartwright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dawn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dawn trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.

Cartwright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dawn sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Dawn from controlling successfully.

Dawn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cartwright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dawn has managed to get both his arms back between Cartwright's legs - danger averted.
Dawn trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cartwright is on top in guard.
Dawn is trying to keep Cartwright in close.
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Cartwright has gone for a leg lock! Dawn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cartwright's guard.
Dawn wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cartwright looking for a guillotine here but Dawn defends easily.

Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dawn passes into side control.

Dawn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cartwright tries to bench press Dawn off him but Dawn keeps the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Dawn has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cartwright throws a head kick that misses.

Dawn drives through and clinches with Cartwright against the cage.

Dawn gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cartwright regains guard.
Dawn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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

Cartwright has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dawn off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dawn misses with a double jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dawn.

Dawn moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawn missing with knees to the body.
Cartwright lands a damaging elbow.

Dawn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dawn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but Dawn blocks nicely.
Cartwright pushing down on Dawn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Cartwright is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dawn is just riding it out for now. Cartwright eventually gives up the hold.
Cartwright is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dawn!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cartwright wants to take Dawn's back but he can't do it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dusty Dawn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dusty Dawn's cut.
That's time! Cartwright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Dawn throws a push kick but Cartwright slaps the foot to one side.

Cartwright clinches.
Dawn avoiding damage as Cartwright throws knees to the body.
Dawn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cartwright blocks it with crossed arms.
Cartwright takes an elbow to the temple.

Dawn has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cartwright regains guard immediately.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Dawn from controlling successfully.

Cartwright working for a triangle but Dawn defends it easily.

Cartwright isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dawn stacks Cartwright on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dawn!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cartwright is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dawn has escaped the position, nice work there.

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

Cartwright wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dawn, who protects the arm well.
Cartwright is working Dawn over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cartwright tries for a kimura but Dawn is defending well.

Cartwright working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cartwright connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dawn some visible discomfort.

Cartwright swings around for an armbar but Dawn sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cartwright's guard.
Dawn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dawn trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cartwright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dawn defends it easily.

Cartwright looking for a guillotine here but Dawn defends easily.
Dawn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dawn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Dawn from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cartwright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dawn defends it easily.

Cartwright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dawn is aware though and is defending well.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Dawn from controlling successfully.

Cartwright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dawn controlling from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Camber Cartwright.
I think Cartwright has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Camber Cartwright!
Camber Cartwright took some time post fight to say the following; 'It is what it is, and one day I will rule the nest. Until then, 'Carry On My Wayward Son.''.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Polk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatsuya Yajima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Polk
vs
Yajima

187 cm
21
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
216 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Polk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tatsuya Yajima!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yajima looks to throw the jab but Polk is out of range.

Polk darts in and clinches Yajima up against the cage.
Yajima blocks an elbow strike.
Polk lands a knee to the body.
Polk lands a nice elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yajima blocks the elbow strike.
Yajima blocks an elbow strike from Polk.
Polk misses with an elbow strike.
Polk unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Yajima looks winded!
Yajima blocks the elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Polk.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Polk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yajima's brow.
Polk landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Polk.
Polk lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Polk.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yajima is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yajima takes a knee to the side of the body.
Polk throws an elbow that misses.
Polk misses with a knee strike.
Polk lands a damaging elbow.
Polk throws an elbow but it misses.
Polk lands a knee to the body.
Polk misses with an elbow strike.
Polk is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yajima takes a knee right on the jaw!
Polk putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yajima in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Polk looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yajima takes an elbow to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polk throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yajima blocks it with crossed arms.
Polk with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Yajima blocks an elbow strike.
Polk lands an elbow that stopped Yajima in his tracks for a moment.
Yajima takes an elbow to the temple.
Polk lands a good knee to the midsection. Yajima won't want to take too many of those.
Polk lands a damaging elbow.
Polk lands an elbow inside that Yajima shrugs off.
Polk lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Polk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yajima's brow.
Yajima takes an elbow to the temple.
Polk lands a damaging elbow.
Yajima blocks an elbow strike.
Polk throws an elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Polk.
Polk creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yajima's defenses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Polk throws an elbow but misses.
Yajima takes an elbow to the temple.
Polk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yajima avoids it.
Yajima dodges an elbow strike from Polk.
Polk misses with an elbow over the top.
Yajima avoids a wild elbow strike from Polk.
Polk with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yajima blocks an elbow strike.
Polk misses with an elbow strike.
Yajima avoids a wild elbow strike from Polk.
Yajima blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Polk.
Polk lands a nice knee to the body.
Polk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Polk.
Yajima blocks the elbow strike.
Yajima blocks the elbow strike.
Yajima takes an elbow to the temple.
Polk lands a nice knee to the body.
Polk lands a damaging elbow.
Polk missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yajima wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Polk lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Polk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yajima.
Polk lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Polk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yajima tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Polk.
Tatsuya Yajima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Polk lands a front kick.
Good leg kick by Polk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Polk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yajima scores with a decent looking hook.
Yajima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Polk scoring well with a low kick there.
Polk throws a leg kick which misses Yajima's front leg but catches the back leg as Yajima tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Polk.
Yajima is breathing heavily.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Polk.
A solid leg kick lands there for Polk.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Polk. That's going to slow Yajima down.
Yajima 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.
Yajima on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Polk. Polk obviously looking to wear him down.

Polk closes the distance and pushes Yajima back into the cage.
Polk throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Polk throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yajima blocks it with crossed arms.
Yajima blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Polk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Polk has Yajima pressed against the cage, preventing Yajima from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Polk keeps control of Yajima as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yajima tries to break the clinch but Polk is controlling the position.
Polk with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Tatsuya Yajima has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A knee to the head by Polk.
Polk lands an elbow inside that Yajima shrugs off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polk lands an elbow that stopped Yajima in his tracks for a moment.
Polk lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Polk lands a nice elbow.
Polk unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Yajima avoids a wild elbow strike from Polk.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Polk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yajima's brow.
Polk landing knees to the body.
Polk tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yajima takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yajima has had enough of the clinch but Polk keeps him there for the moment.
Polk lands an elbow inside.
Polk lands a nice elbow.
Yajima takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polk looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Polk misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Polk fails to land.
Knees to the body from Polk.
Polk putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yajima in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Polk misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Polk.
Polk scores with a knee to the head.
Yajima blocks an elbow strike.
Polk gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Polk gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yajima takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yajima's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polk lands a damaging elbow.
Yajima takes an elbow to the forehead.
Polk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yajima dodges an elbow strike from Polk.
Polk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Polk throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Polk.
Polk tries to land a knee to the head but Yajima blocks with his arms.
Yajima has had enough of the clinch but Polk keeps him there for the moment.
Polk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Polk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yajima is defending well for now.
Yajima blocks an elbow strike from Polk.
Polk landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Polk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tatsuya Yajima's cut.
That's time! Polk'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!

Polk is looking to slow Yajima down with leg kicks.
Polk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yajima can do to turn this around?
Polk thumps Yajima with a low kick.
Yajima tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yajima misses with a few strikes there.
Yajima misses with a few strikes there.
Yajima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Polk throws a shot from downtown. Yajima moves away and avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Polk, right into the meat.
Polk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yajima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Polk.
Polk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Yajima manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Polk lands a leg kick that knocks Yajima off balance momentarily.
Yajima misses with a body shot.
Yajima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A slapping leg kick lands for Polk.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Polk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Polk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Polk.
Polk feints and then cracks Yajima's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yajima down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Polk.
Yajima swings for the body but Polk moves out of range.

Polk clinches with his opponent.
Polk creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yajima's defenses.
Yajima can't break the clinch.
Yajima is trying to break free.
With the fighters up against the cage, Polk throws an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polk tries to land knees in the clinch but Yajima avoids the damage to the body.
Polk lands an elbow inside.
Polk throws a knee to the head but misses.
Polk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yajima blocks an elbow strike.
Yajima blocks the elbow strike.
Polk throws an elbow but it misses.
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!
Polk misses with an elbow strike.
Polk comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Polk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Polk lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yajima has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polk throws an elbow but it misses.
Polk tries to land knees in the clinch but Yajima avoids the damage to the body.
Polk lands a nice elbow.
Polk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yajima avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Polk throws an elbow but misses.
Polk missing with knees to the body.
Polk lands an elbow inside.
Yajima blocks an elbow strike.
Yajima blocks the elbow strike.
Polk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Polk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Polk misses with a knee strike.
Polk lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yajima blocks the elbow strike.
Yajima blocks an elbow strike from Polk.
Polk pushes off an throws an elbow but Yajima leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Polk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Polk misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Polk throws an elbow but misses.
Polk putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yajima in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Polk.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Polk as Yajima tries to tie him up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Polk tries to land knees in the clinch but Yajima avoids the damage to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Polk!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conan Drogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicholas Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen On March The Saints as his entrance music. Nicholas Johnson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Drogo
vs
Johnson

195 cm
20
272 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

187 cm
29
260 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conan Drogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nicholas Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Drogo.
Drogo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drogo with a nice cross.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson with a hook.
Nicholas Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drogo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Drogo misses with a low kick.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Drogo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drogo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Drogo counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogo thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Drogo.
Drogo misses the jab.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drogo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Drogo avoids it well.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Drogo keeps it at a distance.
Drogo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson throws a jab when Drogo was well out of range.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drogo connects with a crisp jab.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut

and Drogo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Johnson! Drogo lets Johnson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Johnson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Drogo.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Drogo finish him?
Johnson looks winded!
Drogo feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Johnson collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Conan Drogo!
During a confident post fight interview, Conan Drogo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.