Attack Season 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Blackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tmothy Aztec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Blackman
vs
Aztec

195 cm
25
205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
225 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Blackman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tmothy Aztec!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aztec.
Aztec shoots in but Blackman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blackman fails with a takedown attempt.
Aztec tries for a takedown but Blackman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aztec closes the distance and clinches up with Blackman, looking for a takedown. Aztec pushes Blackman against the cage but Blackman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Frank Blackman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tmothy Aztec.
Aztec slaps away a takedown attempt from Blackman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aztec shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blackman sprawls well. Blackman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aztec gets slowly back to his feet.
Aztec on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aztec takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Aztec throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That kick from Blackman tenderised Aztec's leg. Aztec is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aztec fails with a takedown attempt.
Aztec shoots for a double leg takedown but Blackman sprawls well. He's pushed Aztec's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blackman connects with a solid leg kick.
Aztec should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Aztec looks winded!

Blackman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aztec keeps working.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aztec is looking for a sweep.
Blackman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Blackman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aztec knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Blackman working away.
Aztec is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blackman wants to take a breather but Aztec manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Blackman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackman tries to free his leg and advance position but Aztec is retaining full guard.
Blackman lands a couple of digs.
Aztec controls Blackman momentarily but Blackman frees himself.
Blackman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blackman looking to pass the guard.
Blackman trying to control but Aztec is working from the bottom.
Blackman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Aztec keeping full guard, as Blackman tries to pass.
Aztec is trying to keep Blackman in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackman wants to stand but Aztec is controlling his posture from full guard.
Blackman throwing strikes but missing.
Blackman trying to control but Aztec is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Blackman throws a push kick but Aztec slaps the foot to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blackman stuffs the takedown attempt from Aztec. Aztec gets slowly back to his feet.

Blackman closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Aztec has managed to clinch.
Aztec prevents Blackman from breaking the clinch.

Blackman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Aztec instigates a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aztec as Blackman tries to tie him up.
Aztec has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blackman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Blackman goes for a takedown attempt but Aztec pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Blackman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Blackman throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aztec is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blackman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aztec throws a head kick that misses

and Blackman counters with a head kick that drops Aztec - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Blackman is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Aztec still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Aztec has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

Blackman sneaks out the side door and pushes Aztec away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Blackman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blackman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blackman.
Aztec tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aztec misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aztec staying out of range there.
Aztec takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Blackman gets tackled into the cage by Aztec. Aztec maintains the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Aztec is pressed up against the cage. Blackman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aztec down to the mat. Aztec avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Blackman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aztec shoots and misses
and Blackman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Blackman lands with a slapping head kick.
Blackman wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aztec throws a sloppy head kick and Blackman moves out of range easily.
Blackman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aztec sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blackman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Blackman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aztec was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackman.
Aztec ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aztec is defended easily by Blackman.
Aztec fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aztec blocks a head kick by Blackman.
Blackman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aztec sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tmothy Aztec is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blackman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aztec sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blackman misses with a straight right.
Aztec tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blackman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aztec is looking to clinch.
Tmothy Aztec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aztec tries to clinch

and Blackman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackman wants to control but Aztec is keeping him busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aztec trying to control from the bottom.
Blackman trying to control from half guard but Aztec is working away.
Blackman prevents Aztec from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Blackman dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Aztec moves into the clinch successfully.
Blackman is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Blackman decides to pull guard.
Aztec advances to half guard.
Blackman wants to control but Aztec is keeping busy.
Aztec is looking to take a break and control but Blackman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aztec is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Aztec is thwarting Blackman's attempts to control the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Blackman connects with a single shot there.
Aztec shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blackman but Blackman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aztec.
Frank Blackman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tmothy Aztec.
Horrible takedown by Aztec or perhaps it was just good defense by Blackman which made him look bad.
Aztec takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aztec shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blackman pinned against the cage. Blackman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aztec dives in and grabs Blackman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blackman pushes down on Aztec's head and hops out.

Blackman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Aztec looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Blackman working the ground and pound.
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!
Check out the look on Blackman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Blackman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Aztec down.

Blackman decides to stand back up. Blackman steps back and let's Aztec get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blackman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aztec circles away.
Aztec is trying desperately to land a takedown but Blackman is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Aztec.

Blackman darts in and clinches Aztec up against the cage.

Blackman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blackman thumps Aztec with a low kick.
Aztec stuffs the takedown.
Aztec tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aztec is defended easily by Blackman.
Horrible takedown by Blackman or perhaps it was just good defense by Aztec which made him look bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aztec fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aztec has a takedown stuffed.
Blackman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aztec is fending him off so far but Blackman persists. Nope, Aztec circles away and we're back to standing.
Aztec dodges the punch combination from Blackman.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick by Aztec misses
and Blackman counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Aztec is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Blackman shoots for a double leg takedown but Aztec sprawls well. He's pushed Blackman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tmothy Aztec has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank Blackman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Blackman does it's job there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Blackman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blackman, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Blackman!
Frank Blackman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cm Punk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Punk
vs
Ferreira Da Serra

178 cm
18
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

191 cm
20
224 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cm Punk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Serra scores with a jab to the body.
Da Serra takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

It looks like Cm Punk has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Serra looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punk seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Da Serra shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Punk is backing up but Da Serra catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Punk covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Da Serra Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra!
Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Millar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Delong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Millar has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Millar
vs
Delong

195 cm
26
175 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

180 cm
22
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Millar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Adam Delong!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Millar misses with the combination.
Millar scores with a three punch combo!
Delong throws a series of punches but Millar avoids them all with ease.
Delong jabs Millar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Delong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Delong throws a leg kick but Millar sees it coming and moves out of range.
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.

Delong gets caught napping as Millar dives in and scores a takedown. Delong manages to retain guard.
Delong wants to get back to his feet but Millar passes into half guard.
Delong wants to get back to his feet.
Millar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Millar is stalling here. Delong is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Millar seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Delong has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Millar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Millar trying to control but Delong postures up.
Delong has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Millar works to full guard.
Delong looks winded!
Delong won't allow Millar to get back to his feet.
Millar working a defensive guard here.
Millar is pulling down on Delong's head to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Millar!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ask Fairchild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Uchida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fairchild kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jesse & Joy - Llorar. Lewis Uchida is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Fairchild
vs
Uchida

219 cm
22
208 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Dragon

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ask Fairchild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lewis Uchida!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fairchild shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Uchida napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fairchild misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fairchild lands a decent elbow from side control.
Uchida takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Uchida is trying to control Fairchild's posture but Fairchild avoids it.
Uchida tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fairchild lands a decent elbow from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fairchild scoring with punches and elbows.
Fairchild lands an elbow.
Uchida takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Uchida is rocked!
Fairchild in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Uchida looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Fairchild turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ask Fairchild!
A less than humble Ask Fairchild misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhou Mama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mama has chosen The Beavis and Butt-head Theme as his entrance music. Steve Dragon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Dragon
vs
Mama

178 cm
27
255 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

186 cm
26
212 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve Dragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zhou Mama!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mama ducks under a wild hook from Dragon.
Mama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dragon avoids it really well and circles away.
Mama misses the shot to the body.
Dragon lunges at Mama with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mama's hand.

It looks like Zhou Mama has been cut.
Dragon throws a shot to the body.
Dragon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mama.
Dragon circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Mama to the canvas! Mama doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Dragon keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Dragon!
Steve Dragon took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Global Empire MMA Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Hadjiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kent has chosen Rooster by Alice In Chains as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Hadjiev
vs
Kent

175 cm
19
164 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

182 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

Dragon

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Hadjiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcus Kent!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kent shoots in but Hadjiev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kent fails with the takedown

and Hadjiev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kent is looking for a sweep. Hadjiev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hadjiev is keen to just control but Kent is a slippery customer.
Kent is trying to stand.

Alex Hadjiev has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Hadjiev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hadjiev showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
Hadjiev is looking to take a break and control but Kent is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hadjiev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hadjiev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kent keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kent blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hadjiev.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadjiev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kent moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hadjiev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hadjiev is looking to work some ground and pound but Kent has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadjiev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hadjiev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Hadjiev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hadjiev stops Kent from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadjiev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Marcus Kent was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Hadjiev feints and as Kent raises his hands in defense, Hadjiev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kent can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hadjiev controls the pace.
Hadjiev trying to control the position from guard on top but Kent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alex Hadjiev.
Kent shoots and misses

and Hadjiev counters with a shoot takedown. Kent fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice takedown defense from Kent. No joy for Hadjiev on that attempt.
Kent is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hadjiev slaps away a takedown attempt from Kent, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Hadjiev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kent is trying to get back to full guard.

Hadjiev is looking for a kimura here.
Hadjiev trying to control from half guard but Kent is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadjiev prevents Kent from improving his position.
Alex Hadjiev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alex Hadjiev.
Kent shoots in but no luck this time.

Kent throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hadjiev was covering up waiting for the punch and Kent finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kent is breathing heavily.
Kent looking to sit in guard and control but Hadjiev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hadjiev throws a strike but Kent rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent is fighting to break Hadjiev's control of his arms but Hadjiev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hadjiev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hadjiev keeping moving, preventing Kent from controlling successfully.
Hadjiev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kent postures up in Hadjiev's guard and throws a big left but Hadjiev blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kent gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kent looks for a takedown but Hadjiev sprawls well.
Alex Hadjiev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Kent.
Kent dives in and grabs Hadjiev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hadjiev pushes down on Kent's head and hops out.

Hadjiev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hadjiev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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 Alex Hadjiev will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hadjiev 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.
Hadjiev won't allow Kent to get back to his feet.
Hadjiev throws a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kent can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hadjiev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kent works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hadjiev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hadjiev postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Marcus Kent was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kent wants to clinch up but Hadjiev keeps it at a distance.
Hadjiev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hadjiev dodges the punch combination from Kent.
Kent takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent misses with a takedown attempt - Hadjiev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kent fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hadjiev avoids it really well and circles away.

Hadjiev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hadjiev is chipping away with strikes.
Hadjiev scoring with punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadjiev lands a nice forearm strike.
Hadjiev trying to control the position but Kent is working away.
Kent takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hadjiev looks up at the clock and then as Kent takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hadjiev smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hadjiev wants to control but Kent is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hadjiev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kent, who protects the arm well.

Hadjiev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kent knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hadjiev tries to score with some ground and pound. Kent controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Marcus Kent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadjiev scoring with punches from side control.
Hadjiev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hadjiev in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Hadjiev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hadjiev, 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Hadjiev!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lerry Sancio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wong's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gangnam Style. Sancio has chosen Faint as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wong
vs
Sancio

189 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Wong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lerry Sancio!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wong moves out of range as Sancio throws a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Wong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wong.
Wong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sancio tries a head kick but it misses.

Wong moves into the clinch successfully.
Sancio has had enough of the clinch but Wong keeps him there for the moment.
Sancio wants to break free but Wong has control.

Wong jumps guard.
Sancio trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wong manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Wong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sancio wants to get back to his feet but Wong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wong 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong looking to pass the guard.

Sancio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wong stays in close to Sancio's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. David Wong wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sancio. Sancio obviously looking to wear him down.
Wong is looking to clinch.
Sancio tries to clinch but Wong is having none of it.
Sancio tries a head kick but it misses.
Sancio tries to clinch up.
Sancio is looking to clinch.
Sancio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wong checks it well.
Sancio scores with a kick to the body.
Wong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sancio pinned against the cage. Sancio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sancio throws a sloppy head kick and Wong moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wong ducks under a wild hook from Sancio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong wants to clinch.
Sancio tries to clinch but Wong moves out of range.
Sancio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sancio throws a head kick that misses.
Wong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sancio manages to avoid it.

Wong has managed to clinch.
Wong managing to block the knees to the body from Sancio.

Wong pulls guard effortlessly.
Sancio trying to control the position from guard on top but Wong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sancio won't allow Wong to sweep him here.
Wong keeping moving, preventing Sancio from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wong keeping full guard, as Sancio tries to pass.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Lerry Sancio was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Wong moves into range and clinches up with Sancio.

Sancio breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wong moves out of range as Sancio throws a body kick.
Sancio throws a body kick that misses.
Sancio throws a sloppy head kick
and Wong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wong blocks a head kick by Sancio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lerry Sancio will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sancio throws a sloppy head kick and Wong moves out of range easily.

Wong gets a takedown into half guard.
Wong is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Wong stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Wong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sancio tries to close the distance and clinch but Wong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sancio is fending him off so far but Wong persists. Nope, Sancio circles away and we're back to standing.
Lerry Sancio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sancio is looking to slow Wong down with leg kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sancio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sancio lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like David Wong has been cut.
Sancio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wong blocks a head kick by Sancio.
Wong takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sancio misses with a few strikes there.
Sancio connects with a leg kick. Wong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
An inside leg kick lands from Sancio.
Sancio avoids the head kick by Wong.
Good leg kick by Sancio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sancio scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sancio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sancio scores with a jab to the body.
Sancio throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sancio throws a one two combo.

Wong is rocked!
A head kick misses from Sancio.
Sancio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wong.
Oh Wong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sancio throws a sloppy head kick and Wong moves out of range easily.
Wong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sancio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wong seems to have got his legs back now.
Sancio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Sancio clinches up against the cage.
Sancio wants to break free but Wong has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sancio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wong takes one on the button.
Sancio tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wong is able to avoid easily.
Sancio misses with a low kick as Wong jumps back.
Sancio tried to score with a low kick but Wong checks it.
Sloppy strikes from Wong. Those never looked like landing.
Sancio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lerry Sancio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sancio throws a head kick that misses.
Sancio scores with a jab. Wong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sancio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

David Wong's cut is getting worse.
Wong looks to land a right hand but Sancio moved out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong checks the leg kick.
Sancio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wong swings for the body but Sancio moves out of range.
Sancio misses with a double jab.
Sancio tries to clinch there but Wong circles away.
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!
Wong looks for a takedown but Sancio sprawls well.
Sancio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wong's sensitive parts.
Sancio lands a leg kick that knocks Wong off balance momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sancio lands a jab to Wong's midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sancio.
David Wong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sancio throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lerry Sancio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David Wong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Wong takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wong throws a series of punches but Sancio moves out of range.
Wong dodges the punch combination from Sancio.
Sancio tries a head kick but it misses.
Sancio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wong is out of range.
Sancio is looking to clinch but Wong is avoiding it.
Wong tries to clinch but Sancio moves out of range.
Wong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sancio avoids it really well and circles away.
Sancio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sancio misses with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sancio misses with a leg kick

and Wong counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sancio has had enough of the clinch but Wong keeps him there for the moment.
Sancio is looking to break free of the clinch but Wong has double underhooks.
Sancio wants to get back to striking at distance but Wong won't allow it.

Sancio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sancio throws a series of punches but Wong moves out of range.
Sancio throws a sloppy head kick and Wong moves out of range easily.
Sancio lands a nice looking body kick.
Wong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sancio avoids it really well and circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Wong blocks the leg kick.
Wong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wong tries to clinch but Sancio moves out of range.
Sancio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sancio gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wong counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Wong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sancio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sancio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sancio misses with the combination.

Sancio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wong, pushing him back against the cage.
Sancio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A left hand lands to the body for Sancio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wong has Sancio pressed against the cage, preventing Sancio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sancio is trying to break free.
Sancio looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sancio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wong.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sancio manages to break the clinch.
Sancio swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Sancio.
Wong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sancio circles away.
Sancio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sancio throws a sloppy head kick and Wong moves out of range easily.
Sancio moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sancio lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

David Wong's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sancio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wong.
Sancio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Wong tries to clinch up but Sancio circles away and keeps his distance.
Sancio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sancio misses with a wild combination.
Sancio throws a nice inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sancio lands a body shot.
Sancio throws a low kick, looking for Wong's leg but Wong calmly moves out of range.
David Wong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lerry Sancio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sancio scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

And that's the end of the fight!
Lerry Sancio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sancio 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Liu Bei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalei Malu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalei Malu has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Bei
vs
Malu

174 cm
19
159 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
21
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

Dragon

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Liu Bei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kalei Malu!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bei connects with the punch.

Bei fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Malu to the ground. Bei is now in Malu's guard.
Malu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bei sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Bei 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. Bei seems to have locked his on tight now - Malu screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Bei, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Liu Bei!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Byob Kingpin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wai Ting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kingpin comes into the arena with Face the Pain (UFC Theme Song) by Stemn blaring out of the sound system. Ting has chosen Sum 41 - Still WaiTing as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Kingpin
vs
Ting

173 cm
20
165 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
183 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry

Dragon

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Byob Kingpin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wai Ting!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ting circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kingpin tries to land a leg kick but Ting saw it coming and moves away.
Kingpin misses with a low kick.
Kingpin tries a low kick but Ting avoids it.
Kingpin throws a leg kick that misses.
Ting tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kingpin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ting somewhat.
Ting avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An inside leg kick from Kingpin misses.
Ting fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ting blocks a low kick nicely.
Kingpin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kingpin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kingpin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kingpin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ting.
Byob Kingpin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wai Ting.
Kingpin misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Ting checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ting wants to clinch.
Ting tries for a takedown but Kingpin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kingpin misses with a low kick as Ting jumps back.
Ting tries to clinch but Kingpin moves out of range.
Kingpin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ting counters with a nice body kick.
Kingpin throws a leg kick that misses.
Kingpin motions for Ting to come forward. Kingpin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ting moves out of range of the leg kick from Kingpin.
Ting shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Kingpin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kingpin wants to pass the guard but Ting is defending well.
Kingpin is working hard here to advance position.
Kingpin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ting can't escape the position.
Kingpin with a couple of short strikes.
Kingpin scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Ting is rocked!

It looks like Wai Ting has been cut.
Kingpin lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Ting! Kingpin sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Ting and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Byob Kingpin!
After the big win, Byob Kingpin made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors The Stash House Nutrition *Q159* for $50 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.