QFC Tournament 135 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hiroto Ito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazarus Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiroto Ito has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Ito
vs
Po

175 cm
24
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
164 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroto Ito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lazarus Po!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Ito or perhaps it was just good defense by Po which made him look bad.
Ito looks for a takedown but Po sprawls well.
Ito shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroto Ito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ito walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ito fails with a takedown attempt.
Ito throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Po's waist but Po gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ito off to one side.
Po scores with a head kick.
Ito misses with a takedown attempt - Po sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Po drives through and clinches with Ito against the cage.

Po's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hiroto Ito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Po.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Po lands a high kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ito fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ito is breathing heavily.
Ito misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ito looks for a takedown but Po sprawls well.
Ito swats away the attempt to clinch by Po.
Po ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ito moves away.
Po keeps Ito at a distance using the push kick.
Po lands with a good body shot.
Po lands a head kick!
Po throws a sloppy head kick and Ito moves out of range easily.
Po tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ito swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Po buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Po has managed to clinch.
Po lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ito backwards.
Po lands a good knee to the midsection. Ito won't want to take too many of those.
Po with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Po working hard to break the clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ito. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ito's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Po scores with a shoulder strike.

Po breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Po swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Po.
Po thuds his shin into the meat of Ito's side.
Ito has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Po with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Po fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po keeps Ito at a distance using the push kick.
Po tries to close the distance and clinch but Ito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Po lands a big head kick that sends Ito tumbling to the mat! Po takes a step backwards and waves Ito back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Ito is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Po moves in looking to clinch but Ito pushes him off.
Oh Ito is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ito takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ito seems to have got his legs back now.
Ito showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Po.

Po pushes Ito up against the cage in a clinch.
Ito blocking some punches.
Po utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Po is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Po tries to land knees in the clinch but Ito avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po lands a shot to the body.

Po escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Po jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Po throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Po clinches up against the cage.
Ito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Po lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Po tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ito avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ito is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Po scores with a shoulder strike.
Po working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Po with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ito fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ito.
Po connects with the punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Po, right into the meat.
Donk. Po catches Ito right on the button with a cross.

Po gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Po prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroto Ito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Po with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Po landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Po lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Po throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ito can't get the takedown.
Po misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Po.
Po lands a hook that snaps the head of Ito backwards.
Ito managing to block the knees to the body from Po.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Po looking to throw knees to the head but Ito is blocking nicely.
Po leaning against his opponent.
Po gets underhooks to prevent Ito's takedown attempt.

Po breaks the clinch.
Hiroto Ito is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Po throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ito's head.
Po connects with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Po changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Po connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Po moves in looking to clinch but Ito pushes him off.
Po throws a leg kick which misses Ito's front leg but catches the back leg as Ito tries to avoid it.
Po lands a nice hook to Ito's body. Ito takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Po has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Po cracks the inside of Ito's front leg.

Po moves into the clinch.
Po just leaning against Ito, taking a breather.
Po goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Po misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Po misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ito.
Po lands an elbow that stopped Ito in his tracks for a moment.
Po lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Po's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ito on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Both fighters circling a little - Po finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Po gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Po misses with a short punch on the inside.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Po breaks from the clinch.
Po fakes the leg kick and cracks Ito in the body.
Ito swats away the attempt to clinch by Po.
Both fighters circling a little - Po finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Po lands with a right hand.
Po throws out a powerful jab.
Lazarus Po seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Po scores with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Po connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Po.
Ito takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Po fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ito looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lazarus Po is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Po wants to clinch up but Ito keeps it at a distance.
Ito has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Po.
Po scores with a head kick. Ito tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Po instigates a clinch.
Ito blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Po.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Po pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Po tries to clinch there but Ito circles away.
Ito gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Po.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lazarus Po showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ito's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Po stuffs the takedown attempt from Ito. Ito gets slowly back to his feet.
Po stuffs the takedown.
Po throws a body kick that misses.
Po tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Po stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Po wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroto Ito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Po feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ito's calf.
Po misses with a head kick.
Ito with a lazy takedown attempt
and Po counters with a good low kick that Ito was not able to check.
Po with a jab.
Ito is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Po fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ito has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ito steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Po. That one must have hurt.
Po scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Po fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ito, pushing him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Po lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lazarus Po seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Po.
Po works on Ito's body with a couple of short punches.
Po gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ito.
Ito takes an elbow to the temple.
Po has a couple of punches blocked by Ito.
Po lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ito backwards.
Po looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Po with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ito looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Po tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Po.
Po tries to throw a body punch but Ito avoids it by throwing Po back against the cage.
Po lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ito has Po pressed against the cage, preventing Po from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Po lands a damaging elbow.
Po unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ito lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Po slows down the pace here.
Po lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Po.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po working hard to break the clinch.
Ito managing to block the knees to the body from Po.
Po lands a shoulder strike.

Po breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Po scores with a one two! Ito had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ito takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Po lands with a thumping leg kick.
Po punishes Ito's body with a nice straight punch.
Po misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ito fails with the takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Po. That's going to slow Ito down.
Ito shoots in for a double leg but Po sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po scores with a head kick. Ito tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Po lands.
Po is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ito takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Po.
Po stuffs the takedown attempt from Ito. Ito gets slowly back to his feet.
Po lands with a slapping head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Po throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ito misses with a takedown attempt
and Po counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hiroto Ito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Po throws a sloppy head kick and Ito moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lazarus Po comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Po 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 for Lazarus Po!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Lazarus Po!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Lazarus Po!

Lazarus Po wins by unanimous decision!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Carlson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Carlson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Carlson
vs
Williams

165 cm
24
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve Carlson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Derrick Williams!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Williams takes the fight into the clinch.
Carlson goes for a takedown attempt but Williams pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice jab there from Williams.
Carlson moves out of range as Williams strikes.
The crowd cheers as Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Carlson doesn't seem phased though.
A punch lands to the side of Carlson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Williams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carlson on the side of the head.
Williams throws out a powerful jab.
Williams jabs Carlson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Williams's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Carlson takes one on the button.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Carlson ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams lands a lovely overhand right.
Carlson closes the distance and clinches up with Williams, looking for a takedown. Carlson pushes Williams against the cage but Williams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Williams is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Carlson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Williams lands with an uppercut that bounces Carlson off the cage and back into range.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Carlson moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Carlson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Carlson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Carlson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Carlson uses good head movement to avoid it.

Williams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Williams lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Williams manages to break the clinch.
Williams lands with a good body shot.
Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Carlson clinches with his opponent.
Williams prevents a body shot from Carlson.

Carlson manages to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Carlson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Carlson looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.
Williams would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Williams is posturing up here but Carlson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Williams tries to roll out but it's too tight and Williams has to tap! Slick submission there by Carlson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Carlson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Travis Ring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lax BroMan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lax BroMan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Ring
vs
BroMan

176 cm
24
164 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Travis Ring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lax BroMan!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

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

and BroMan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
BroMan controls from within his opponent's guard.

BroMan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
BroMan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ring is keeping the position for now.
Ring can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as BroMan controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lax BroMan has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ring has a takedown stuffed.
Ring closes the distance but BroMan moves to the side

and BroMan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ring's guard.
Ring can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as BroMan controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BroMan slips nicely into half guard.
BroMan controlling the pace.
BroMan wants to control but Ring is keeping him busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Lax BroMan was stalling too much, according to the referee.
BroMan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ring.
Travis Ring seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BroMan shoots in looking for a takedown. Ring tries to sprawl out of it but BroMan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ring manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ring with a poor takedown

and BroMan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Ring. That's going to take a lot out of him.

BroMan seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ring punching from the bottom.
BroMan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BroMan wants to control but Ring has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
BroMan content to control rather than advance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ring tries to score a power double leg takedown but BroMan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ring somewhat.
Ring throws a head kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Ring as BroMan shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

BroMan feints and as Ring raises his hands in defense, BroMan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
BroMan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ring is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst BroMan is controlling him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
BroMan looking to pass the guard.

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

BroMan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
BroMan controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ring keeping moving, preventing BroMan from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
BroMan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ring is keeping the position for now.
Lax BroMan has got the better of the ground game so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Lax BroMan was stalling too much, according to the referee.
BroMan takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Lax BroMan has been cut.
Ring moves to clinch but BroMan breaks away

and BroMan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Ring looking for a guillotine here but BroMan defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ring working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. BroMan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. BroMan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ring keeping full guard, as BroMan tries to pass.
BroMan controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BroMan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Lax BroMan has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ring tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but BroMan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
BroMan blocks a head kick by Ring.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lax BroMan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lax BroMan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Ring looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ring shoots in looking for a takedown. BroMan tries to sprawl out of it but Ring keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. BroMan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ring moves out of range as BroMan strikes.
BroMan fails with a takedown attempt.

BroMan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ring is not content to let BroMan control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BroMan staying calm.
Ring wants to control but BroMan postures up.
BroMan trying to control the action but Ring is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Travis Ring has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lax BroMan has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
BroMan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ring tries to close the distance and clinch but BroMan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Ring gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BroMan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
BroMan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ring had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. BroMan defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

BroMan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

BroMan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ring's guard.
BroMan content to stall in guard here.
BroMan throwing strikes from guard but Ring blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ring keeping moving, preventing BroMan from controlling successfully.
Lax BroMan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
BroMan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
BroMan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

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

Ring gets caught flat footed, as BroMan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

BroMan stands up and waves to Ring to follow him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

BroMan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ring's half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lax BroMan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got BroMan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Lax BroMan!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Lax BroMan!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Lax BroMan!

Lax BroMan wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Misuaksual Lutuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Freitas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joao Freitas is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lutuka
vs
Freitas

182 cm
24
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Misuaksual Lutuka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joao Freitas!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freitas is looking to clinch but Lutuka is avoiding it.
Freitas misses with a takedown attempt - Lutuka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lutuka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lutuka shoots in for a takedown but Freitas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lutuka looks for a takedown but Freitas sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misuaksual Lutuka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lutuka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lutuka.
Lutuka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Freitas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Lutuka is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Freitas's half guard.

Lutuka is working for a submission of some sort.
Lutuka is breathing heavily.
Lutuka is pressing down on Freitas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Freitas is holding on for now.

Lutuka is working for a kimura but Freitas is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutuka is thwarting Freitas's attempts to control the position.
Freitas wants to improve his position but Lutuka is controlling well.

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

Lutuka is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freitas is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freitas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Freitas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Freitas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lutuka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Freitas is keeping the position for now.
Freitas trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freitas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Freitas working a defensive guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Joao Freitas was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Freitas throws a nice looking combination but Lutuka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Lutuka shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Freitas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Lutuka has gone for a leg lock! Freitas slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lutuka's guard.
Lutuka keeping moving, preventing Freitas from controlling successfully.

Lutuka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Freitas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Freitas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Lutuka throws his legs up looking for a submission but Freitas uses it to pass to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Freitas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lutuka knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lutuka regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freitas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Freitas wants to control but Lutuka is keeping him busy.
Lutuka wants to get back to full guard but Freitas has passed into side control.
Lutuka wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freitas trying to control the position but Lutuka is working away.
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 Misuaksual Lutuka will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Freitas stuffs the takedown.
Lutuka looks for a takedown but Freitas sprawls well.
Misuaksual Lutuka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lutuka.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misuaksual Lutuka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lutuka shoots for a double leg takedown but Freitas sprawls well. He's pushed Lutuka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Freitas shoots in but Lutuka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Freitas shoots for a takedown but Lutuka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lutuka moves out of range of the body kick from Freitas.
Lutuka shoots in looking for a takedown but Freitas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lutuka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lutuka slaps away a takedown attempt from Freitas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Freitas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lutuka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lutuka tries for a takedown but Freitas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freitas moves in looking to clinch but Lutuka pushes him off.
Lutuka stuffs the takedown attempt from Freitas. Freitas gets slowly back to his feet.
Lutuka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Freitas pinned against the cage. Freitas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lutuka leaves Freitas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Freitas gets caught flat footed, as Lutuka shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Freitas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lutuka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Freitas is on top in guard.

Lutuka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Freitas defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lutuka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Freitas defends it easily.
Lutuka wants to improve his position but instead Freitas has moved into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freitas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lutuka is not content to let Freitas control the position.
Lutuka is trying to stand up here but Freitas is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freitas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lutuka has hold of Freitas's hands but Freitas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Freitas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lutuka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Freitas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lutuka's head.

Lutuka actively working from the bottom here.
Lutuka is trying to get back to full guard.

Lutuka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Freitas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lutuka defending well though.
Lutuka pushes Freitas off looking to stand but Freitas dives back in and keeps control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freitas drops an elbow to the side of Lutuka's head.
Freitas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lutuka keeps working.
Freitas wants to get back to his feet.
Lutuka works his way to full guard. Good work.
Freitas trying to control the position from guard on top but Lutuka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lutuka isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Freitas stacks Lutuka 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 Freitas!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lutuka gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Lutuka manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lutuka shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lutuka showed some decent athleticism there.

Lutuka is looking for a kimura here.

Lutuka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Freitas is just riding it out for now. Lutuka eventually gives up the hold.

Lutuka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Freitas defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Lutuka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Freitas has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Freitas is defending against the submission attempts here by Lutuka.
Freitas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Freitas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lutuka postures up.

Freitas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lutuka working for submissions but it's allowed Freitas to get to half guard.
Lutuka wants to get back to full guard.
Lutuka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Freitas trying to control the pace.
Freitas wants to stand up but Lutuka has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Lutuka is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freitas sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Freitas is working for a submission of some sort.
Lutuka is trying to get back to full guard.

Lutuka manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Lutuka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Freitas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lutuka to the mat! Lutuka manages to get full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lutuka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Lutuka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Freitas wanted to stand there but Lutuka had control of the position.

Freitas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lutuka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Freitas has managed to get both his arms back between Lutuka's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freitas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lutuka swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Lutuka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Freitas defends it easily.
Misuaksual Lutuka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lutuka is looking for a triangle but Freitas pushes his legs off easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Misuaksual Lutuka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lutuka 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Misuaksual Lutuka!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Misuaksual Lutuka!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Misuaksual Lutuka!

Misuaksual Lutuka wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Misuaksual Lutuka thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.