Destiny 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Filipo
vs
Hasegawa

160 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

167 cm
18
142 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sam Filipo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Go Hasegawa!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hasegawa tries for a takedown but Filipo circles away easily
and Filipo counters with a two punch combo.
Nice sprawl there from Filipo as Hasegawa shoots in.
Filipo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Filipo wants it to stay on the feet.
Sam Filipo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Go Hasegawa.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hasegawa is defended easily by Filipo.

Filipo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Filipo wants to control from the top but Hasegawa keeps moving.

Hasegawa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filipo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Hasegawa working for a triangle but Filipo defends it easily.

Filipo stands and steps away. Hasegawa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipo lands with a nice body punch.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Filipo enables Hasegawa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Filipo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Filipo keeping full guard, as Hasegawa tries to pass.
Filipo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Hasegawa drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Hasegawa seems to have locked his on tight now - Filipo screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Hasegawa, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Go Hasegawa!
Go Hasegawa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zhang Zong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Woko (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.

Zong
vs
Woko

180 cm
20
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zhang Zong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Woko !
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Zhang Zong has been cut.
Zong moves to clinch but Woko breaks away
and Woko counters with a two punch combo.
Zong is looking to clinch but Woko is avoiding it.
Woko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zong misses with a takedown
and Woko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zong shoots in for a takedown but Woko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Woko gets a takedown into 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!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Woko stands up and beckons Zong to join him on the feet.
Zong tries for a takedown but Woko circles away easily
and Woko counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhang Zong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woko stuffs the takedown attempt from Zong. Zong gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Zong is rocked!
Woko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Woko lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice cross by Woko .
Zong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Woko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Woko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Woko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zong sprawls well initially but Woko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Woko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Woko is controlling the pace.
Zong tries to get to full guard but Woko has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Woko .
Woko trying to control the action but Zong is working from the bottom.
Zong is pressing down on Woko 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zong is adopting a defensive guard.
Woko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Woko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Zong has his feet on Woko 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Zong tries for a takedown but Woko circles away easily
and Woko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zong looks to clinch
and Woko counters with a left to the body.
Woko stuffs the takedown attempt from Zong. Zong gets slowly back to his feet.
Zong looks to clinch
and Woko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Zong. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Crunch! Zong slams his shin into Woko 's torso.
Zong looks to clinch
and Woko counters with a left to the body.
Zong throws a series of punches but Woko moves out of range.
Woko stuns Zong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Woko looks to land a combination but Zong avoids it well.
Zong slips a jab and a cross from Woko .
Zong fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woko digs a good body shot into Zong's ribs.

Woko gets a takedown into half guard.
Woko looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zong wants to control but Woko is keeping busy.
Woko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zong's head.
Woko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zong's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Woko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zong throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Woko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenji Woko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zhang Zong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Zong fails with the takedown.
Woko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zong.
Woko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Woko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Woko throwing shots but Zong is blocking nicely.

Woko gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Zong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Woko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zhang Zong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Woko counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhang Zong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woko throws a nice looking combination but Zong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zong tries a head kick but it misses.
Woko lands with an overhand left.
Zong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Woko .
Woko lands a two punch combo.
Zong tries a head kick but it misses.
Woko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Woko wants it to stay on the feet.
Woko swats away the attempt to clinch by Zong.
Woko misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zong.
Zong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kenji Woko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Woko slaps away a takedown attempt from Zong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Woko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Woko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Woko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woko shoots in for a takedown but Zong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Woko is breathing heavily.
Zong misses with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Woko .
Zong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Woko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zong fails with a takedown attempt.
Woko moves forwards but Zong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Woko pinned against the cage. Woko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Woko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zong to the ground. Woko is now in Zong's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Woko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Woko preventing the sweep.
Woko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Woko throws an elbow that misses. Zong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Woko 's guard. Nice move by Zong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zong is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Woko pushes Zong off and gets back to his feet.
Zong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Woko as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenji Woko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zhang Zong's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Zong throws the left hand but Woko avoids the punch easily.
Zong tries to clinch
and Woko counters with a two punch combo.
Zong misses with a takedown attempt - Woko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Woko as Zong shoots in.
Woko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Woko gets a takedown into half guard.
Woko looks to land a strike but Zong avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Zong looking for a sweep. Not yet Zong, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zong is trying to control the position but Woko postures up.
Woko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Woko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Woko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Woko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Woko throws a right and a left that Zong avoids nicely.
Zong misses with a takedown attempt - Woko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhang Zong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Woko circles away.
Woko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Woko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Zong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Woko just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Woko lands with a nice combination. Zong backs away looking to recover.
Woko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Woko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Woko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zong misses with a low kick as Woko jumps back.
Woko throws a series of strikes that have Zong backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zong tries to clinch but Woko is having none of it.
Woko lands a jab to Zong's midsection.
Woko misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zong shoots in but no luck this time.
Woko stuffs the takedown.
Woko scores with a jab to the body.
Woko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zong.

Woko gets a takedown into half guard.
Woko drops an elbow to the side of Zong's head.
Woko tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Woko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Woko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zong wants to control but Woko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kenji Woko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Woko trying to control the action but Zong is working from the bottom.
Woko prevents Zong from standing back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Woko is working away from the top position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woko lands strikes from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenji Woko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Woko 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenji Woko !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mando Garcilazo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naya Shinoki (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.

Garcilazo
vs
Shinoki

175 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Likes comics

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mando Garcilazo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naya Shinoki !
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shinoki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Garcilazo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Garcilazo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shinoki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Garcilazo is controlling him.
Garcilazo trying to control the position from guard on top but Shinoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Naya Shinoki !

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Okimitsu Fujii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Johnston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Fujii
vs
Johnston

160 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

160 cm
24
133 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Likes comics

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Okimitsu Fujii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, CJ Johnston!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnston throws a lazy head kick
and Fujii counters with a big head kick but Johnston shrugs it off.
Fujii lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fujii fails with a takedown attempt.
Fujii throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johnston's head.

Johnston is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fujii changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnston tries to avoid it but Fujii manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnston to the ground. Johnston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Okimitsu Fujii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fujii fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fujii.
Fujii bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnston instigates a clinch.
Fujii has had enough of the clinch but Johnston keeps him there for the moment.
Johnston is trying to force a seperation but Fujii has the dominant position.
Johnston tries to circle away but Fujii has him pinned against the cage.
Fujii tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnston smiles and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Johnston as Fujii shoots in.
Fujii is breathing heavily.

Johnston takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnston gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fujii.
Fujii gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnston.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnston wants the takedown. Fujii is fighting it off but Johnston persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Fujii's guard against the cage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Fujii is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnston is aware though and is defending well.

Johnston gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Johnston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fujii is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Johnston misses.
Fujii throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujii connects with a solid leg kick.
Fujii lands a head kick!
Johnston shoots in but Fujii avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnston throws out a leg kick but Fujii moves out of range and Johnston only half commits.
Fujii misses the shot to the body.
Fujii goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fujii shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnston pinned against the cage. Johnston gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujii tries to clinch there but Johnston circles away.
Fujii shoots in for a takedown but Johnston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnston throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fujii.
Horrible takedown by Johnston or perhaps it was just good defense by Fujii which made him look bad.
Fujii checks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnston scores with a three punch combo!
Fujii fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A looping hook to the body misses from Johnston. Fujii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fujii throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johnston's head.
Johnston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Johnston closes the distance and clinches.
Johnston has Fujii pressed against the cage, preventing Fujii from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fujii trying to land knees to the body.
Fujii tries to circle away but Johnston has him pinned against the cage.
Fujii wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnston taking a breather.
Fujii is trying to pull guard but Johnston has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujii looking to throw knees to the head but Johnston is blocking nicely.
Johnston is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Johnston dodges an elbow strike from Fujii.
Fujii fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Okimitsu Fujii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fujii putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Johnston in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fujii tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnston just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnston tries to break the clinch but Fujii is controlling the position.
Johnston has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnston'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.

Fujii breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Johnston.
Johnston throws a body punch but Fujii moves out of range.
Fujii shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnston as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnston.
Fujii looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnston fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston sizes up Fujii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fujii.
Fujii is looking to land body kicks.
Johnston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fujii.
Johnston closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Johnston changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fujii tries to avoid it but Johnston manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fujii to the ground. Fujii escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnston shoots in but no luck this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujii fails with a takedown attempt.

Johnston takes the fight into the clinch.

Johnston manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fujii won't allow Johnston to get back to his feet.
Fujii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fujii with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but CJ Johnston will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Fujii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Fujii defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnston.
Johnston shoots for a takedown but Fujii saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fujii fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnston stuffs the takedown.
Johnston misses with a body kick.
Fujii misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnston counters with a three punch combo that has Fujii backing up. Fujii nods at Johnston to acknowledge the strikes.

Fujii is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Okimitsu Fujii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnston throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Oh Fujii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnston plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Fujii swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Fujii face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). CJ Johnston!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heinrich Von Hossenfeffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Garcilazo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Hossenfeffer comes to the cage accompanied by Tik Tok. Garcilazo has chosen When Worlds Colide as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Von Hossenfeffer
vs
Garcilazo

183 cm
35
180 lbs
19 - 17 - 0

175 cm
30
153 lbs
23 - 12 - 0

Good takedowns
Good knees
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heinrich Von Hossenfeffer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Master Garcilazo!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcilazo throws a hook but Von Hossenfeffer avoids it easily.
Garcilazo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Von Hossenfeffer swivels and escapes.
Von Hossenfeffer wants to clinch up but Garcilazo keeps it at a distance.
Von Hossenfeffer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garcilazo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcilazo. Von Hossenfeffer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcilazo misses with a straight left.
Garcilazo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Garcilazo fails with a takedown attempt.
Heinrich Von Hossenfeffer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Garcilazo.
Garcilazo misses with an uppercut

and Von Hossenfeffer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Von Hossenfeffer.
Garcilazo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garcilazo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Garcilazo is trying to drag Von Hossenfeffer to the mat but Von Hossenfeffer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Von Hossenfeffer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcilazo.
Von Hossenfeffer crunches a lovely knee into Garcilazo's ribcage.
Garcilazo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Garcilazo tries for a takedown but Von Hossenfeffer manages to get underhooks.
Von Hossenfeffer is working Garcilazo over against the cage.
Garcilazo managing to block the knees to the body from Von Hossenfeffer.
Garcilazo avoiding damage as Von Hossenfeffer throws knees to the body.
Von Hossenfeffer tries to land a knee to the head but Garcilazo blocks with his arms.
Garcilazo misses with a punch to the body.
Garcilazo avoiding damage as Von Hossenfeffer throws knees to the body.
Von Hossenfeffer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Garcilazo avoids it.
Garcilazo lands a hook that snaps the head of Von Hossenfeffer backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Garcilazo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Von Hossenfeffer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garcilazo is defending well for now.
Von Hossenfeffer lands a body punch.
Garcilazo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garcilazo managing to block the knees to the body from Von Hossenfeffer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Hossenfeffer.
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!
Von Hossenfeffer scores a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Hossenfeffer tries to throw a body punch but Garcilazo avoids it by throwing Von Hossenfeffer back against the cage.
Von Hossenfeffer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Garcilazo misses with a punch to the body.

Garcilazo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Von Hossenfeffer clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Garcilazo looks winded!
Garcilazo thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

Garcilazo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Von Hossenfeffer wants to get back to his feet.
Garcilazo missing with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcilazo throwing sloppy strikes.

Von Hossenfeffer is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Garcilazo gets his way!

Von Hossenfeffer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Garcilazo.
Garcilazo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Even with his hooks in, Garcilazo manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Garcilazo throwing sloppy strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Garcilazo working for a choke but Von Hossenfeffer is defending well.
Garcilazo gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Hossenfeffer covering up well under a series of strikes from Garcilazo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Von Hossenfeffer wants to get back to his feet.
Von Hossenfeffer is trapped and Garcilazo is scoring with shots to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Master Garcilazo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Garcilazo lands with a hook. Von Hossenfeffer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
No luck for Garcilazo with that takedown attempt.
Von Hossenfeffer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Von Hossenfeffer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Von Hossenfeffer tries to clinch
and Garcilazo counters with a stiff right hand.
Garcilazo throws a lazy uppercut
and Von Hossenfeffer counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Von Hossenfeffer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Von Hossenfeffer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garcilazo.
Garcilazo fails to land with a series of punches.
Garcilazo has a takedown stuffed.
Heinrich Von Hossenfeffer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Garcilazo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcilazo throws a hook but Von Hossenfeffer blocks it.
Garcilazo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Garcilazo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Von Hossenfeffer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Garcilazo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Master Garcilazo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garcilazo throws an elbow but Von Hossenfeffer slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Garcilazo.
Garcilazo is trying to ground and pound but Von Hossenfeffer uses the momentary lack of control by Garcilazo to regain half guard.

Garcilazo seems to be working for a kimura but Von Hossenfeffer defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcilazo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Garcilazo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Von Hossenfeffer taking some punishment here, with Garcilazo in his half guard.
Garcilazo throwing shots but Von Hossenfeffer is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Hossenfeffer is staying active underneath Garcilazo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Hossenfeffer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Garcilazo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Von Hossenfeffer's head.
Garcilazo thows a huge punch but Von Hossenfeffer dodges it nicely.
Von Hossenfeffer is trying to stand back up but Garcilazo is controlling him

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

Garcilazo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Garcilazo throwing shots but Von Hossenfeffer is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcilazo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Garcilazo throws a strike but Von Hossenfeffer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Garcilazo landing some decent shots from guard.
Garcilazo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Hossenfeffer keeping moving, preventing Garcilazo from controlling successfully.
Garcilazo lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Master Garcilazo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Von Hossenfeffer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Garcilazo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garcilazo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Hossenfeffer was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcilazo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Von Hossenfeffer.
Von Hossenfeffer doesn't manage to clinch there - Garcilazo circles away.
Von Hossenfeffer throws a combination. Garcilazo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Garcilazo shoots for a double leg takedown but Von Hossenfeffer sprawls well. He's pushed Garcilazo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Von Hossenfeffer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garcilazo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garcilazo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Von Hossenfeffer circles away.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcilazo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Garcilazo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Garcilazo is looking to advance position but Von Hossenfeffer won't allow it.
Garcilazo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcilazo with the ground and pound but Von Hossenfeffer uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Garcilazo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Garcilazo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Hossenfeffer is keeping the position for now.
Garcilazo throwing strikes from guard but Von Hossenfeffer blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garcilazo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garcilazo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Von Hossenfeffer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Garcilazo has gone for a leg lock! Von Hossenfeffer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Garcilazo's guard.
Garcilazo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garcilazo wants to improve his position but instead Von Hossenfeffer has moved into half guard.
Garcilazo tries to get to full guard but Von Hossenfeffer has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcilazo is pressing down on Von Hossenfeffer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Heinrich Von Hossenfeffer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Garcilazo is working an open guard so Von Hossenfeffer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Master Garcilazo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Garcilazo misses with a left hand
and Von Hossenfeffer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Von Hossenfeffer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcilazo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Von Hossenfeffer is looking to clinch but Garcilazo is avoiding it.
Garcilazo scores with a punch to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Master Garcilazo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Garcilazo 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 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Master Garcilazo!
Master Garcilazo very nearly forgot to thank Mango Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.