BRFC10: May Day PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Millar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sbrubles Da Silda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Millar
vs
Da Silda

195 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 1

185 cm
19
177 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Solid chin

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Millar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sbrubles Da Silda!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silda is looking to clinch but Millar is avoiding it.
Millar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick by Da Silda misses
and Millar counters with a nice body kick.
Da Silda throws a head kick that half lands.
Da Silda throws a head kick that misses.
Da Silda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Millar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Da Silda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Millar somewhat.
Millar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Da Silda scores with a nice right hand.
Millar scores with a one two! Da Silda had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Sbrubles Da Silda has been cut.
Sbrubles Da Silda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Millar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Millar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Silda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Millar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Da Silda fails with a takedown attempt.
Millar shoots in looking for a takedown but Da Silda manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Millar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Millar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Da Silda working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Da Silda's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Da Silda is trying to break the clinch but Millar has him pressed against the cage.

Millar successfully pulls guard.
Millar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Da Silda.
Da Silda looking to sit in guard and control but Millar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Da Silda can't keep his opponent in guard - Millar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Millar wants to control but Da Silda is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silda taking some punishment here, with Millar in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Millar is keen to just control but Da Silda is a slippery customer.
Da Silda wants to get back to his feet.

Da Silda is defending against the submission attempts here by Millar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silda is trying to stand up here but Millar is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silda is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Millar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Da Silda keeps working.

Millar seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Da Silda is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Michael Millar!
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Millar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Eduardo Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Crawford
vs
Eduardo Demaestri

185 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

180 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid 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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Robert Crawford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Julian Eduardo Demaestri!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Crawford.

It looks like Julian Eduardo Demaestri has been cut.
Demaestri drops his hands momentarily and Crawford takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Crawford drops Demaestri with a beautiful combination! Demaestri stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Crawford is looking for the KO!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Demaestri gets a double leg takedown into Crawford's 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.
Crawford wants to stand and escape but Demaestri is having none of it.
Crawford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Demaestri on the ground.

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

Demaestri has gone for a leg lock! Crawford slips out almost immediately though and dives into Demaestri's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Demaestri is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crawford makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Demaestri is rocked!
Crawford gets to his feet and stands over Demaestri, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Demaestri felt that one! Crawford unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Demaestri from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Crawford!

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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 Frank Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazimierz Deyna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazimierz Deyna acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Silver
vs
Deyna

187 cm
18
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
24
185 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Silver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazimierz Deyna!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Deyna moves into the clinch successfully.
Silver takes an elbow to the temple.

Deyna turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Silver wants to get back to his feet but Deyna drags him back down.
Deyna landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Deyna working the ground and pound.
Silver takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Silver knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Deyna on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

Deyna is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silver is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Deyna lands a few punches from side control.

Silver is rocked!
Deyna landing strikes.
Deyna landing a few strikes.
Oh Silver is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Deyna in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Deyna scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Silver is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Deyna can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

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

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jamille Sedfenor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keima Tatsuya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Sedfenor
vs
Tatsuya

170 cm
22
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jamille Sedfenor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Keima Tatsuya!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatsuya throws a combination that misses
and Sedfenor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sedfenor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tatsuya counters with a straight right hand.
Sedfenor shoots in and drives through. Tatsuya sprawls well.
Sedfenor shoots in looking for a takedown but Tatsuya manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sedfenor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamille Sedfenor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sedfenor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tatsuya swivels and escapes.

Sedfenor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tatsuya!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Sedfenor tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tatsuya is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Sedfenor controlling from side mount.
Tatsuya really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sedfenor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Sedfenor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tatsuya knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tatsuya is looking for a sweep.

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

Sedfenor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tatsuya is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuya is looking to reverse the position.

Sedfenor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sedfenor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sedfenor in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Tatsuya is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jamille Sedfenor!
Jamille Sedfenor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lazarus Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Po's entrance music is Tribal Seeds- Vampire. A fine choice. Powell has chosen Blame It on the Alcohol by Of Mice & Men as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Po
vs
Powell

170 cm
24
164 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

177 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Valhalla Q160 Nutrition
CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

//buriedALIVE// Fight Gear
Vitality

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lazarus Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jake Powell!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powell 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 Powell off to one side.
Po keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Powell misses with a takedown attempt - Po sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lazarus Po has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Powell.
Powell dives in and grabs Po's left leg, looking for a takedown. Po pushes down on Powell's head and hops out.

Po takes the fight into the clinch.
Powell tries to break free but Po pushes him back against the cage.
Powell has had enough of the clinch but Po keeps him there for the moment.
Po misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Powell.
Po lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Po lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Powell.
Po is struggling to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Po escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Po pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Powell shoots for a takedown but Po saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Powell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Powell looks winded!
Po fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Po connects with a high kick.
Lazarus Po is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Po stuffs the takedown.
Powell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Po avoids it really well and circles away.

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

Powell is rocked!

It looks like Jake Powell has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Po seems to be stalking Powell here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Powell drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lazarus Po!
A victorious Lazarus Po thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Co-main event

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

Spong
vs
Zavurov

172 cm
19
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

177 cm
19
168 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

//buriedALIVE// Fight Gear

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tyrone Spong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ostrog Zavurov!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zavurov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spong's head.

Spong clinches up with Zavurov and pushes him back against the cage.
Zavurov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Spong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Zavurov jumps guard and drags Spong to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Spong gets to his feet - Zavurov follows without any prompting.
Zavurov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zavurov misses with a body shot.

Spong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zavurov is trying to push Spong away but Spong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Spong will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zavurov up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spong.
Zavurov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zavurov wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spong.
Zavurov is trying to pull guard but Spong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zavurov being controlled against the cage.
Spong lands a left hand.
Spong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zavurov tries to stall but Spong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Spong on the inside.
Spong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zavurov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Zavurov avoids it by throwing Spong back against the cage.
Spong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Zavurov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spong effectively controlling the action here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Spong throws an elbow but misses.
Spong tries a body shot but Zavurov blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Spong takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Spong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spong misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zavurov jumps guard but Spong stands there with Zavurov around his waist. Zavurov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Spong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
Zavurov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spong walks away with a smile on his face. Zavurov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tyrone Spong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ostrog Zavurov.
Zavurov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spong.

Spong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Spong scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spong.
Spong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Spong as the two fighters clinch.
Spong lands a hook that snaps the head of Zavurov backwards.
Spong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Spong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice elbow from Spong.
Zavurov takes a shot to the head.
Spong has Zavurov pressed against the cage.
Spong misses with a punch on the inside.
Zavurov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Spong just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zavurov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zavurov tries to pull guard but Spong won't allow it.
Spong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch on the inside from Spong fails to land.
Spong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zavurov or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zavurov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spong manages to avoid it.
Spong walks into a jab.

Spong closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zavurov tries to break the clinch but Spong is controlling the position.
Spong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zavurov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Spong walks into a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Zavurov. That snapped Spong's head back.
Zavurov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spong.
Spong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zavurov.
Spong cracks Zavurov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spong misses with a straight right.
Zavurov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zavurov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zavurov jabs Spong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zavurov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Spong misses its intended target.
Spong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Zavurov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Zavurov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zavurov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zavurov.
Zavurov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zavurov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zavurov misses with a hook.
Spong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Zavurov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Spong forces Zavurov back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Spong.
Zavurov blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Spong.
Spong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spong lands a body shot.
Spong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spong's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Spong prevents Zavurov from breaking the clinch.
Zavurov is trying to pull guard but Spong has him pressed against the cage.
Spong lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spong.
Tyrone Spong has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zavurov avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Spong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spong leaning his opponent against the cage.
Spong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zavurovs head.
A nice left hand lands by Spong.
Spong stalling against the cage.
Zavurov is trying to pull guard but Spong has him pressed against the cage.
Tyrone Spong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ostrog Zavurov.
Zavurov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Spong smiles and moves away.
Zavurov takes one to the chin there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zavurov gets tackled into the cage by Spong. Spong maintains the clinch.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
Spong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zavurov backwards.
Spong lands with a left to the head.
Zavurov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Spong cracks Zavurov with a nice body shot.
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!
Spong scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spong.
Zavurov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Spong 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zavurov backwards.
Spong is pushing Zavurov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Spong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Spong dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Zavurov looks to land a right hand but Spong moved out of range.
Zavurov throws a lazy right hand but Spong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spong lands a nice shot to the body.
Zavurov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spong has time to react.
A big left from Zavurov misses.
Zavurov lands with a nice combination. Spong backs away looking to recover.
Zavurov throws a hook but Spong avoids it easily.
Spong lands with an overhand left.
Spong misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Zavurov. Beautiful body shot.

Spong rushes Zavurov and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zavurovs head.
Stalling in the clinch from Spong.
A short left from Spong.

Zavurov is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Spong.
Zavurov is still on wobbly legs! Can Spong finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zavurov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zavurov seems to have recovered his senses.
Zavurov jumps guard but Spong stands there with Zavurov around his waist. Zavurov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zavurov tries to pull guard but Spong won't allow it.
Zavurov has Spong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tyrone Spong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ostrog Zavurov.
A shot in the inside from Spong.
Spong lands with a right to the head.
Zavurov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Spong to keep the fight standing.
Spong misses with an elbow strike.
Spong missing with knees to the body.
Spong lands a body shot.
Spong lands a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zavurov is trying to stall.
Spong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Spong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spong.
Spong lands a hook that snaps the head of Zavurov backwards.
Zavurov jumps guard but Spong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zavurov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Spong to keep the fight standing.
Zavurov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spong walks away with a smile on his face. Zavurov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zavurov throws an overhand right that lands on Spong's shoulder, as Spong tries to avoid the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zavurov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A punch combination from Zavurov misses.
Zavurov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zavurov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zavurov.
Zavurov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spong throws a series of punches but Zavurov moves out of range.
Tyrone Spong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Spong closes the distance and clinches.
Zavurov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Spong manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Spong.
Spong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spong is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Spong on the inside.
Ostrog Zavurov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spong lands a damaging elbow.
Spong scores with a shoulder strike.
Spong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spong scores with a hook to the body.
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!
Zavurov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spong manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Spong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Spong!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jacob O Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deji Koshcheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deji Koshcheck has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

O Reilly
vs
Koshcheck

184 cm
20
179 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
179 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jacob O Reilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Deji Koshcheck!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Koshcheck enables O Reilly to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Koshcheck manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Koshcheck wants to stand up but O Reilly is controlling him.
O Reilly passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
O Reilly has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

O Reilly is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Koshcheck is trying to escape and O Reilly transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Koshcheck is forced to tap! Nice work there by O Reilly! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jacob O Reilly!
In his post fight interview, Jacob O Reilly started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.