Shogun 5: Honor PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matheus Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yasuhiro Yamashita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Matheus Dias has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Matheus Dias seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Dias
vs
Yamashita

225 cm
27
300 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

GREEN!

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matheus Dias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yasuhiro Yamashita !
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dias doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Yamashita counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dias!
Yamashita in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sloppy strikes there by Yamashita .
Dias prevents Yamashita from improving position.
Yamashita is looking to take a break and control but Dias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yamashita lands an elbow.

Yamashita working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamashita wants to control for a moment but Dias uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamashita tries to pass to full mount but Dias defends it.
Yamashita frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dias is squirming around, avoiding Yamashita 's attempts to control the action.
Yamashita sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Yamashita wants to finish this one by submission but Dias is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Yamashita .
Yamashita prevents Dias from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yamashita looking for a guillotine from mount but Dias is having none of it.
Yamashita breaks from Dias's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dias is in a horrible position here. Yamashita smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Yamashita working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Yamashita fails to advance to Dias's back.
Yamashita with shots to the head and body - Dias looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamashita tries to control but Dias wriggling away.
Yamashita lands a nice shot to the head.
Yamashita can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dias is looking to escape.
Dias can't escape the position.
Dias is in a horrible position here. Yamashita smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dias throwing hammer fists to the chest of Yamashita . What's that going to do exactly?

Yamashita is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dias to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dias shrugs it off.

Yamashita looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Yamashita goes for an armbar but Dias turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dias.
Dias won't allow Yamashita to sweep him here.
Yamashita wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Dias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yamashita has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dias has managed to get both his arms back between Yamashita 's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yasuhiro Yamashita dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dias gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dias trying to control the position.
Yamashita has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dias wants to get back to his feet but Yamashita is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Yamashita trying to control but Dias is working from the bottom.
Yamashita is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dias shoots in and drives through. Yamashita sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias shoots and misses

and Yamashita counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dias can't keep his opponent in guard - Yamashita advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dias is not content to let Yamashita control the position.

Yamashita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dias doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yamashita .
Yamashita is looking to take a break and control but Dias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamashita frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Yamashita working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Yamashita is working for a guillotine from mount but Dias frees his head quite easily.

Dias is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Yamashita locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Dias is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yasuhiro Yamashita !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steely Dan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell comes to the cage accompanied by The Game. This should be a great matchup!

Liddell
vs
Dan

185 cm
25
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Enjoys gardening

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chuck Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steely Dan!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Liddell darts in and clinches Dan up against the cage.
Dan being controlled against the cage.
Liddell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Liddell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Liddell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Liddell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Liddell's efforts to push away.
Dan wants a takedown but no success here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell lands a knee to the head.
Liddell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Liddell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Liddell clinches.
Liddell wants a takedown.
Dan is pressed up against the cage. Liddell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dan down to the mat. Dan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Liddell moves into the clinch.
Dan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Liddell is pushing Dan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dan wants a takedown but no success here.
Chuck Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steely Dan.
Liddell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Liddell pulls Dan into guard.

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

Dan drops back looking for a leg! Liddell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Liddell manages to kick Dan off! Dan jumps back into Liddell's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dan has gone for a leg lock! Liddell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dan's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dan has his feet on Liddell's thighs here. He's pushed Liddell off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Liddell screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steely Dan!
A very excited looking Steely Dan rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Nickoson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamille Sedfenor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamille Sedfenor has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mike Nickoson's chin.

Nickoson
vs
Sedfenor

178 cm
25
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

GREEN!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Nickoson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jamille Sedfenor!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sedfenor throws the kick towards the body but Nickoson avoids it.
Nickoson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sedfenor moves away.
A jab lands there for Nickoson.
Nickoson throws a series of punches but Sedfenor moves out of range.
Sedfenor closes the distance and clinches up with Nickoson, looking for a takedown. Sedfenor pushes Nickoson against the cage but Nickoson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nickoson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sedfenor manages to avoid it.
Sedfenor 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.
Sedfenor works the jab nicely.
Mike Nickoson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickoson lands a nice looking body shot.
Nickoson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nickoson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sedfenor circles away quickly and effectively.
Nickoson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sedfenor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sedfenor throws a wild body kick that Nickoson sees coming a mile off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sedfenor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nickoson throws out the jab.
Sedfenor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nickoson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nickoson looks to land a left hand but Sedfenor moved out of range nicely.
Nickoson lands a head shot.
Nickoson thuds his right hand into Sedfenor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sedfenor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sedfenor lands a nice hook to Nickoson's body. Nickoson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nickoson throws a nice looking combination but Sedfenor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nickoson throws a right and a left that Sedfenor avoids nicely.
Nickoson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sedfenor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sedfenor fails to land the takedown.
Nickoson lands a slapping body shot.
Sedfenor misses with a head kick.
Nickoson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nickoson.
Sedfenor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Nickoson. Those never looked like landing.
Nickoson lands a two punch combo.
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!
Nice body punch from Nickoson.
Sedfenor throws a low kick but Nickoson moves out of range easily.
Nickoson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson tries to score with a low kick but Sedfenor moves his leg out of the way.
Sedfenor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Nickoson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mike Nickoson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamille Sedfenor.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sedfenor working a defensive guard here.
Nickoson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sedfenor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickoson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nickoson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nickoson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Sedfenor is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Nickoson frees his head nicely. Oh but Sedfenor has switched to an armbar! Nickoson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jamille Sedfenor!
A victorious Jamille Sedfenor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Takeda Yazawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Nejman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Nejman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Yazawa
vs
Nejman

220 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
26
300 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

GREEN!

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, Takeda Yazawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Nejman!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yazawa, as that shot connected.

It looks like Danny Nejman has been cut.
Yazawa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takeda Yazawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yazawa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nejman momentarily.
Yazawa throws a right hand that misses
and Nejman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yazawa throws a right hand that misses
and Nejman counters with a head kick. That will keep Yazawa thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Yazawa. Nejman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yazawa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nejman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nejman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yazawa.
Yazawa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yazawa with a hook.
Yazawa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nejman looks winded!
Yazawa throws out a loose jab but Nejman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yazawa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nejman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yazawa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Yazawa drops Nejman with a beautiful combination! Nejman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Yazawa is looking for the KO!

Nejman is rocked!
Takeda Yazawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yazawa throws a pinpoint strike between Nejman's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Nejman crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Yazawa scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Takeda Yazawa!
A relieved looking Takeda Yazawa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Uebishe Lesnoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Byob Kingpin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnoe comes to the cage accompanied by It's On!. Kingpin has chosen Face the Pain (UFC Theme Song) by Stemn as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Uebishe Lesnoe has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Uebishe Lesnoe seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Lesnoe
vs
Kingpin

170 cm
21
145 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

173 cm
21
167 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uebishe Lesnoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Byob Kingpin!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Lesnoe tenderised Kingpin's leg. Kingpin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lesnoe throws a right and a left that Kingpin avoids nicely.
Lesnoe tries for a takedown but Kingpin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lesnoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lesnoe throws a leg kick that misses.
Kingpin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lesnoe throws a right hand that misses

so Kingpin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Lesnoe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kingpin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kingpin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kingpin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lesnoe's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kingpin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lesnoe defends it well.
Kingpin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingpin trying to control but Lesnoe is having none of it.
Kingpin prevents Lesnoe from getting the reversal.
Kingpin fails to advance to Lesnoe's back.
Lesnoe regains half guard.

Kingpin is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Lesnoe to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingpin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kingpin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kingpin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kingpin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lesnoe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kingpin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lesnoe has his foot on Kingpin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kingpin works his way back into a safe position though.
Lesnoe is pulling down on Kingpin's head. It's preventing any offense from Kingpin, at least for the moment.
Lesnoe can't keep his opponent in guard - Kingpin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Kingpin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lesnoe trying to hold on to Kingpin's head to control him but Kingpin postures up.
Lesnoe controlling the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingpin wants to free his trapped foot but Lesnoe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kingpin uses his free foot to push down on Lesnoe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lesnoe.

Kingpin is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lesnoe has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lesnoe!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kingpin wants to sweep here but Lesnoe controlling him for the moment.
Lesnoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingpin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kingpin looking for a takedown.
Kingpin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lesnoe walks away with a smile on his face. Kingpin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kingpin leaves Lesnoe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Uebishe Lesnoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingpin swats away the attempt to clinch by Lesnoe.

Lesnoe moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lesnoe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A hook to the body from Lesnoe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnoe stalling.
Lesnoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kingpin backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lesnoe.
A short left from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe is pressed up against the cage. Kingpin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lesnoe down to the mat. Lesnoe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Uebishe Lesnoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Byob Kingpin.
Lesnoe misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Lesnoe misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Lesnoe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lesnoe throws a low kick, looking for Kingpin's leg but Kingpin calmly moves out of range.
Kingpin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe delivers a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingpin checks the leg kick.
Lesnoe lands a two punch combo.
Lesnoe throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lesnoe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kingpin slips under a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lesnoe. That's going to slow Kingpin down.
Lesnoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingpin manages to avoid it.
Lesnoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingpin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingpin avoids the head kick by Lesnoe.
Lesnoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lesnoe is looking to chop away at Kingpin's legs.
Lesnoe lands with an overhand left.

Lesnoe gets the takedown into side control.
Kingpin wants to control but Lesnoe postures up.
Lesnoe in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingpin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kingpin is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnoe is putting a hurting on Kingpin here, landing some big shots 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!
Kingpin tries to improve position but can't.
Lesnoe staying calm.
Lesnoe trying to control the position but Kingpin is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uebishe Lesnoe dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Lesnoe throws a front kick aimed at Kingpin's knee but Kingpin avoids it well.
Lesnoe misses the shot to the body.
Lesnoe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kingpin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lesnoe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kingpin. That did some damage!
Kingpin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lesnoe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lesnoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lesnoe throws a right hand that Kingpin ducks under and follows up with a left that Kingpin also avoids with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Kingpin as Lesnoe shoots in.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lesnoe. Kingpin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kingpin checks it well.
Lesnoe throws a body kick that misses.
Kingpin staying out of range there.
Lesnoe misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingpin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A solid body kick from Lesnoe.
Kingpin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good leg kick by Lesnoe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lesnoe connects with a right hand. Kingpin shakes it off.

Lesnoe has closed the distance and engaged Kingpin in a clinch.
Lesnoe scores with a shot to the side of Kingpin's head.
Kingpin fails to pull guard.
Kingpin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lesnoe after a bit of a struggle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kingpin tries to pull guard but Lesnoe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Uebishe Lesnoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Byob Kingpin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingpin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lesnoe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lesnoe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kingpin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A short left from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe is stalling here.

Kingpin pulls guard.
Kingpin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kingpin wants to sweep but no luck.
Lesnoe is in close to Kingpin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lesnoe sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingpin looking for a sweep. Not yet Kingpin, not yet.
Lesnoe lands a couple of elbows.
Kingpin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kingpin keeping moving, preventing Lesnoe from controlling successfully.
Lesnoe preventing the sweep.
Kingpin keeps trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesnoe tries to free his leg and advance position but Kingpin is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uebishe Lesnoe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lesnoe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

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