The League 2 - Night of kings PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Simon Adebesi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simon Adebesi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Adebesi
vs
Aldo

180 cm
26
166 lbs
17 - 14 - 0

170 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Simon Adebesi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Aldo!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adebesi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aldo throws a sloppy head kick and Adebesi moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Adebesi misses.
Aldo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Aldo wants to clinch.
Aldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aldo tries a head kick but it misses.
Aldo tries to clinch there but Adebesi circles away.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aldo avoids the body shot from Adebesi.
Nice body punch from Adebesi.
Aldo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aldo throws a head kick but Adebesi moves out of range.
Aldo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aldo throws the left hand but Adebesi avoids the punch easily.
Aldo tries a head kick but it misses.
Adebesi scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo throws a sloppy head kick and Adebesi moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Adebesi.
Adebesi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebesi misses with the combination.
Adebesi scores with a nice strike.
Simon Adebesi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adebesi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aldo.
Adebesi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adebesi connects with a jab.
Adebesi keeps the fight on the outside.
Adebesi catches Aldo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Aldo misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Adebesi.
Good shot there by Adebesi.

It looks like Jose Aldo has been cut.

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

Aldo is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aldo gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Adebesi points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Aldo wakes up just in time to hear Adebesi thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simon Adebesi!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erick Sierra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kawan Filjandro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filjandro has chosen HOMEGROWN as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Sierra
vs
Filjandro

183 cm
23
215 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

193 cm
23
221 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Sex Panther Supplements!

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Erick Sierra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kawan Filjandro!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filjandro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Erick Sierra has been cut.

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

Sierra is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filjandro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sierra counters with a big head kick but Filjandro shrugs it off.
Oh Sierra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Filjandro throws a combination that misses
enabling Sierra to counter with a crisp jab.
Filjandro throws a left and a right that both miss

and Sierra counters with a crisp one two that drops Filjandro! Sierra thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Filjandro to his feet! Filjandro is in big trouble!

Filjandro is rocked!
Filjandro throws a series of punches but Sierra avoids them all with ease.
Filjandro is still on wobbly legs! Can Sierra finish him?
Filjandro looks winded!
Filjandro misses with a double jab.
Filjandro seems to have recovered his senses.
Sierra throws a sloppy head kick and Filjandro moves out of range easily.
Sierra slips a jab and a cross from Filjandro.
Sierra seems to have got his legs back now.

Filjandro gets tackled into the ropes by Sierra. Sierra maintains the clinch.
Nice elbow from Sierra.
Filjandro avoids the elbow strike from Sierra, against the ropes.
Sierra is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Sierra for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Sierra can't find room to land a body shot as Filjandro controls the action.
Sierra slowing the pace effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sierra misses with some punches.
Filjandro stalling in the clinch but Sierra improves position.
A bit of stalling here from Filjandro.
Come on Sierra - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sierra throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Erick Sierra.
A combination from Filjandro does no damage.

Sierra clinches up with Filjandro and pushes him back against the ropes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sierra landing knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Filjandro as Sierra tries to tie him up.
Sierra creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sierra lands an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sierra obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sierra is looking to control Filjandro's arms but Filjandro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sierra has his back to the ropes.
Sierra is struggling to control the position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Erick Sierra.
Filjandro misses with a series of wild punches.
Filjandro throws a series of punches but Sierra avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Filjandro does no damage.
Filjandro takes a kick to the side of the head.
Filjandro misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Sierra.
Sierra feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Filjandro's calf.
Sierra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Filjandro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Filjandro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sierra.
Filjandro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sierra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Filjandro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sierra counters with an outside leg kick.
Sierra fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab by Sierra.
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!
Filjandro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sierra.
Kawan Filjandro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sierra lands a big head kick that sends Filjandro tumbling to the mat! Sierra takes a step backwards and waves Filjandro back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Filjandro is aggressively charging in as Sierra backs up avoiding any damage. Sierra tosses out a jab and Filjandro runs right into it face first! Filjandro is out cold! Sierra dropped down on all fours and is barking in Filjandro's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Erick Sierra!
A very excited looking Erick Sierra made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volkov has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Alexander Volkov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Manhoef
vs
Volkov

177 cm
26
190 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

200 cm
26
240 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Melvin Manhoef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Volkov!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhoef throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manhoef misses with a hook. Volkov ducked under it nicely.
Manhoef connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Manhoef loads up on a big right hand but Volkov slips the punch.
Volkov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Manhoef looks to land a combination but Volkov avoids it well.

Manhoef closes the distance and pushes Volkov back into the ropes.
Manhoef keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Volkov's efforts to push away.
Volkov tries to break the clinch but Manhoef is controlling the position.
Volkov has had enough of the clinch but Manhoef keeps him there for the moment.
Manhoef prevents Volkov from breaking the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Manhoef.
Volkov looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manhoef scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Alexander Volkov has been cut.
Manhoef is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Manhoef.
Manhoef digs a right hand into Volkov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Volkov's gas tank.
Manhoef is trying to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef connects with a nasty looking knee right to Volkov's face.
Manhoef trying to stall but Volkov improves his position.
Manhoef doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Volkov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Manhoef wants to stall.

Manhoef drops Volkov with a big knee straight up the middle! Volkov is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manhoef throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manhoef will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice defenses there by Volkov.
Manhoef lands with a big right hook that stumbles Volkov - he's out on his feet here! Manhoef follows up with another monster hook that separates Volkov from consciousness! Volkov falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Manhoef stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Melvin Manhoef!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sione Coconut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Coconut
vs
Nelson

185 cm
26
342 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

178 cm
26
265 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sione Coconut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roy Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coconut bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nelson looks winded!
Nelson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coconut thuds his right hand into Nelson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice uppercut lands for Coconut. That snapped Nelson's head back.

It looks like Roy Nelson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Coconut drops Nelson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Nelson looks back up at him and smiles so Coconut waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Coconut gets a clinch.
The two fighters are battling for control here. Nelson trying to break out of Coconut's Thai clinch. Coconut unloads with a massive knee right up the middle that drops Nelson to the canvas! He's out cold! Wow, what a knee by Coconut!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Sione Coconut!
Sione Coconut tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Bashor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laszlo Papp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Papp comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Feet don't fail me now... kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Laszlo Papp enters the ring!

Bashor
vs
Papp

182 cm
25
186 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

186 cm
22
218 lbs
5 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Bashor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Laszlo Papp!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Papp.
Papp scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Papp feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bashor's calf.
Papp smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Papp scores with a hook.
Papp scores with a leg kick.
Papp fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Papp wants to clinch but Bashor slips to the side

and Bashor counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papp'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.
Papp has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bashor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Papp lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Papp pulls guard successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bashor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Papp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bashor lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bashor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Papp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bashor postures up and lands a big shot to Papp's brow.
Papp is pulling down on Bashor's head to control his posture.
Bashor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bashor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papp working a defensive guard here.
Bashor connects with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bashor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Papp's head.
Bashor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bashor connects with a couple of short punches.
Bashor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bashor scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bashor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Papp's head.
Papp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bashor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bashor stopping the sweep attempt from Papp.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bashor throwing strikes from guard but Papp blocks nicely.
Bashor is looking to work some ground and pound but Papp has wrist control.
Bashor throwing strikes but missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Papp can do anything to dispel that myth.
Papp controls Bashor momentarily but Bashor frees himself.
Papp wants to sweep but no luck.
Papp really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bashor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bashor lands a couple of elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bashor throws a big elbow that misses.
Papp wants to sweep here but Bashor controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bashor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bashor wants to control from the top but Papp keeps moving.
Bashor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bashor is working Papp over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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!
Bashor trying to control the position from guard on top but Papp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bashor 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Papp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bashor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Papp's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Papp throws a good cross that connects.
Laszlo Papp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papp buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Papp scores with a punch to the head.
Bashor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Papp chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Papp lands a jab.
Bashor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Papp swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bashor.
The fight stays on the outside here - Papp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Papp lands.
Papp lands the left hand.
Bashor walks into a stiff left hand from Papp.
Papp fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good exchange - Papp coming out on top.
Papp lands a front kick.

Papp moves into range and clinches up with Bashor.
Papp prevents the takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bashor tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short body shot lands from Papp as the two fighters clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papp lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bashor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Papp gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Bashor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Papp makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Papp lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Papp lands with a light punch inside.

Bashor is rocked!

It looks like Jason Bashor has been cut.
Bashor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Papp gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Oh Bashor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short left from Papp.
Bashor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Papp pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Papp.
Bashor seems to have got his legs back now.
Bashor is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Papp gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bashor working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Papp has passed into half guard!
Papp is thwarting Bashor's attempts to control the position.
Bashor is looking to improve his position.
Papp throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bashor to regain full guard.
Papp throwing strikes from guard but Bashor blocks nicely.
Papp must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Papp cracks Bashor with a solid left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papp trying to control the position from guard on top but Bashor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Papp looking to sit in guard and control but Bashor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Papp wants to sweep here but Bashor controlling him for the moment.
Papp trying to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Papp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bashor is one step ahead there.
Bashor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Laszlo Papp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Bashor's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Papp is looking to slow Bashor down with leg kicks.
Papp lands with a thumping leg kick.
Papp connects with a crisp jab.

Papp drops Bashor with a left and a right! Oh, Bashor is hurt - Papp dives into side control looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bashor is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Papp off and has taken his back!
Papp tries to escape but Bashor has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bashor not allowing Papp to control his hands.
Bashor throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Bashor trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bashor throwing sloppy strikes.
Papp is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bashor off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Papp trying to control the position but Bashor manages to sink in the hooks.
Bashor throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Papp!
Bashor throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Bashor lands shots from the back.
Bashor lands a shot to the head.
Bashor is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bashor trying to control momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Papp's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashor lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Papp is rocked!
Bashor landing with strikes.
Papp is still in real trouble! Can Bashor finish him?
Bashor gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Bashor trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bashor is landing with strikes. Papp can't take much more of this.
Papp avoids the strikes from Bashor.
Bashor is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Bashor lands a big punch and Papp is covering up! Another big shot separates Papp from consciousness and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jason Bashor!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Rogerio Nogueria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Knight
vs
Rogerio Nogueria

210 cm
25
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
26
255 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bryan Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antonio Rogerio Nogueria!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nogueria moves to clinch but Knight breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nogueria closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knight circles away.
Nogueria 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.
Nogueria checks the leg kick.

Knight has Nogueria up against the ropes in a clinch.
Knight tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nogueria tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Knight breaks from the clinch.
Knight misses with a jab, cross combination.

Knight moves into the clinch successfully.
Knight wants to break free but Nogueria has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueria jumps guard but Knight stands there with Nogueria around his waist. Nogueria gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bryan Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Rogerio Nogueria.

Knight breaks from the clinch.
Knight checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nogueria keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knight connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nogueria's face.
Knight misses with an elbow over the top.
Knight lands a nice elbow.

That has opened up Antonio Rogerio Nogueria's cut even more.
Knight using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nogueria has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knight blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Knight breaks from the clinch.
Knight defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nogueria.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Knight shoots in and gets a takedown into Nogueria's guard.

Nogueria is looking to cinch up a triangle. Knight throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Nogueria's body to avoid the submission. Nogueria has instead reached around Knight's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Nogueria arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antonio Rogerio Nogueria!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

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

Du
vs
Te Huna

200 cm
25
279 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
26
210 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Self confident

Dangerous GnP
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Graham Du!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Te Huna!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Te Huna dives in and scores a takedown into Du's guard.
Du is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Du on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Du tries to get out of the position.

Du has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Te Huna can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Te Huna passes into half guard.
Du keeping hold of Te Huna's head, controlling as best he can.
Te Huna thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Te Huna looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Du is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Te Huna trying to control from half guard but Du is working away.
Du has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Te Huna is working away from the top position though.
Te Huna is trying to control the action in half guard but Du is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Du tries to get to full guard but Te Huna has control of the leg.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Te Huna moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Te Huna scores with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Te Huna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Du tries to score a power double leg takedown but Te Huna sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Du somewhat.
Du shoots for a double leg takedown but Te Huna sprawls well. He's pushed Du's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Te Huna gets a double leg takedown into Du's guard.
Du is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Te Huna trying to control but Du is working from the bottom.
Te Huna being controlled here momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Graham Du wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A jab from Te Huna finds it's way through Du's defenses.
Te Huna punishes Du's body with a nice straight punch.
Te Huna connects with the punch.
Du shoots in looking for a takedown. Te Huna tries to sprawl out of it but Du keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Te Huna manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graham Du. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Te Huna scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Du shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Du is breathing heavily.
Du takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Du takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Du takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Te Huna lands with a nice body punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Du on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Te Huna feints and as Du raises his hands in defense, Te Huna changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Te Huna throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Du will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Te Huna lands a couple of elbows.
Du keeping full guard, as Te Huna tries to pass.
Te Huna trying to control but Du is working from the bottom.
Du working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Te Huna.
Te Huna won't allow Du to sweep him here.
Te Huna wants to pass the guard but Du is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Te Huna trying to control but Du is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Du trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Te Huna dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Te Huna scores with a crisp jab that stopped Du in his tracks.
Du takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Du fails with an attempt to clinch.
Te Huna lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Du at a distance.
Te Huna connects with a body shot.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Du.
Te Huna struggling a bit here.
Du tries to move into full mount but can't pass Te Huna's legs.
Du working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Te Huna is not content to let Du control the position.
Te Huna is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Du off and has taken his back!
Te Huna trying to control momentarily.
Te Huna thows a strike but Du uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Du as he ends up in Te Huna 's guard!
Du in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Te Huna seems keen to control Du's posture.
James Te Huna has got the better of the ground game so far.
Du throws an elbow that misses. Te Huna uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Du's guard. Nice move by Te Huna!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Du tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Du can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Te Huna controls the pace.
Du seems keen to control Te Huna's posture.
Te Huna trying to control but Du is working from the bottom.
Te Huna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Du swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. James Te Huna was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Te Huna connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Du tries for a takedown but Te Huna sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Te Huna. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Te Huna.

Du changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Te Huna looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The strikes coming from Du are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Du throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Du trying to control the action but Te Huna is working from the bottom.
Du is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Du looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Du happy to just control the position for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Te Huna wants to control but Du postures up.
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 Graham Du will probably get the nod.
That's time! Du'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.

Du gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Te Huna to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Du wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Du is on top in guard.
Du throwing strikes from guard but Te Huna blocks nicely.
Te Huna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Du content to stall in guard here.
Du throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Du is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Te Huna is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Du postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Du trying to control the position from guard on top but Te Huna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Graham Du wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Du drives through and clinches with Te Huna against the ropes.

Te Huna works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Du keeping moving, preventing Te Huna from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Du looking to hit a scissor sweep but Te Huna is one step ahead there.
Du wants to stand and escape but Te Huna is having none of it.
Te Huna looking to sit in guard and control but Du gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Du trying to control but Te Huna is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Du scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Du accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Du throws a strike but Te Huna rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Du is looking to stand up but Te Huna isn't so interested in that idea.

Du looking for a guillotine here but Te Huna defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Te Huna throws a strike but Du rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Te Huna wants to sweep here but Du controlling him for the moment.
Du with a nice head shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Te Huna is trying to control the position but Du postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Graham Du showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Du 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Graham Du!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cristobal Arebola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Cristobal Arebola was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Hunt
vs
Arebola

177 cm
27
261 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

185 cm
25
245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cristobal Arebola!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Hunt misses.
Arebola misses with an uppercut.
Donk. Arebola catches Hunt right on the button with a cross.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Arebola throws an off balance right hand
and Hunt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Arebola lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Arebola moves out of range of the strikes.
Arebola fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arebola feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hunts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Arebola has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Arebola throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arebola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arebola connects with a looping right hand.

Hunt is rocked!
Arebola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oh Hunt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Arebola scores with a hook to the body. Hunt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arebola connects with a nice cross there... Hunt is looking wobbly and Arebola recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Hunt to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Arebola jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cristobal Arebola!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pasi Palander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Palander
vs
Boyka

200 cm
28
300 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

182 cm
23
182 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasi Palander!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yuri Boyka!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Palander cracks Boyka with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Boyka looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Palander finish him?

Boyka is rocked!

It looks like Yuri Boyka has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palander loads up on a big right hand but Boyka slips the punch.
Boyka is still on wobbly legs! Can Palander finish him?
Palander throws out a loose jab but Boyka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palander lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Boyka falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pasi Palander!
Pasi Palander is the new super heavyweight champion!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Yoshida Kotaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kato Munechika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kotaro comes to the ring accompanied by Dance Yourself Clean. Munechika has chosen Requiem for a Dream as his entrance music. Kato Munechika has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kotaro
vs
Munechika

194 cm
34
139 lbs
21 - 15 - 0

173 cm
34
160 lbs
24 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yoshida Kotaro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kato Munechika!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Munechika finds it's target.
Munechika lands a nice looking body shot.
Munechika uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kotaro.
Kotaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Munechika throws a shot from downtown. Kotaro moves away and avoids it.
Kotaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Munechika throws a body punch but Kotaro moves out of range.
Munechika digs a good body shot into Kotaro's ribs.
Kotaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munechika.
Munechika moves away from the strike by Kotaro.
Munechika throws a push kick but Kotaro slaps the foot to one side.
Kotaro throws a lazy right hand but Munechika sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Munechika tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kotaro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Munechika uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kotaro.

Munechika fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kotaro sprawls well initially but Munechika persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munechika performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Munechika trying to control the action but Kotaro is working from the bottom.
Munechika works his foot free and advances to mount.
Munechika controlling the position easily from mount.
Munechika raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotaro wants to hold on but Munechika pushes him away.
Kotaro regains half guard.
Munechika prevents Kotaro from standing back up.

Kotaro actively working from the bottom here.
Munechika performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Munechika not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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!
Munechika trying to control the pace.
Kotaro really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kotaro is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kato Munechika was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Munechika will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Munechika fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Munechika uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kotaro.
Munechika misses with a looping right.
Munechika swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kotaro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kotaro looks to land a left hand but Munechika moved out of range nicely.
Munechika throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Munechika is looking to clinch.
Kato Munechika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munechika lands an overhand right.
Kotaro stuffs the takedown.
Yoshida Kotaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kato Munechika.
Kotaro throws a looping overhand right but Munechika ducks down to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Kotaro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kotaro.
Nice uppercut lands for Kotaro. That snapped Munechika's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kotaro tries a head kick but it misses.
Munechika slips under a jab from Kotaro.
Munechika throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Kotaro counter with a right hand.
Munechika thuds a left hand into Kotaro's body.
Kotaro throws a leg kick but Munechika moved away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Munechika shoots in looking for a takedown. Kotaro tries to sprawl out of it but Munechika keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Kotaro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Munechika lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kotaro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kotaro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kotaro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Munechika.
Munechika scores with a hook.
Munechika misses with a straight right.
Nice sprawl there from Kotaro as Munechika shoots in.
Kotaro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Munechika tries to land a leg kick but Kotaro saw it coming and moves away.
Munechika takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kotaro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Munechika tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kotaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Munechika.
Kotaro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kotaro wants it to stay on the feet.
Munechika tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kotaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Munechika.
Kotaro digs a good body shot into Munechika's ribs.
Munechika wants to clinch up but Kotaro keeps it at a distance.
Munechika throws a lazy uppercut
and Kotaro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kotaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Munechika.
Munechika misses with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munechika misses with a hook to the body
and Kotaro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Munechika avoids the head kick by Kotaro.
Munechika shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Munechika throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kotaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Munechika shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kotaro as he avoids it easily.
Yoshida Kotaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kato Munechika.
Munechika is breathing heavily.
Munechika shoots and misses
and Kotaro counters with a nice body kick.
Kotaro blocks a leg kick.
Munechika shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Munechika changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kotaro tries to avoid it but Munechika manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kotaro to the ground. Kotaro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Munechika moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kotaro lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Munechika takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munechika is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kotaro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kotaro throws a lazy right hand but Munechika sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kotaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Munechika fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kotaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munechika.
Kotaro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kotaro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Munechika at a distance.
Munechika changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kotaro tries to avoid it but Munechika manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kotaro to the ground. Kotaro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kotaro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Munechika circles away quickly and effectively.
Munechika tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kotaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Munechika.
A swing and a miss from Kotaro.
A solid leg kick lands there for Munechika.
Munechika throws a looping overhand right but Kotaro ducks down to avoid it.
Yoshida Kotaro is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Munechika is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kotaro's half guard.
Kotaro tries to roll over but Munechika keeps him under control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kotaro trying to control here.
Munechika wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kotaro keeps working.
Kotaro is looking to escape.
Kotaro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Munechika wants to take a breather but Kotaro is having none of it.
Munechika prevents Kotaro from improving his position.
Kotaro is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munechika throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kotaro to regain full guard.
Kotaro is trying to keep Munechika in close.
Munechika is looking to work some ground and pound but Kotaro has wrist control.
Munechika is stalling in the full guard.
Munechika tries to free his leg and advance position but Kotaro is retaining full guard.
Kotaro keeping moving, preventing Munechika from controlling successfully.
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.
Kotaro wants to sweep but no luck.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Munechika connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kato Munechika will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Munechika waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kotaro.
Munechika scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Kotaro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kotaro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kotaro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Munechika.
Munechika looks for the body kick but Kotaro saw that one coming.
Munechika looks for a takedown but Kotaro sprawls well.
Munechika finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kotaro throws a big shot that misses.
Munechika throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kotaro is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Munechika shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kotaro as he avoids it easily.
Yoshida Kotaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kato Munechika.
Munechika takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Munechika is looking to score with low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munechika buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kotaro slaps away a takedown attempt from Munechika, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Munechika ducks under a wild hook from Kotaro.
Munechika fails to land the takedown.
Munechika stuns Kotaro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Munechika throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Munechika pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Munechika misses with a hook

and Kotaro counters by clinching up.
Munechika tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kotaro has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kotaro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kotaro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kotaro scores with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munechika tries a body shot but Kotaro blocks it.
Munechika misses with a body punch.
Kotaro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Munechika is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kotaro is defending well for now.
Munechika managing to block the knees to the body from Kotaro.
Kotaro throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kotaro.
Still in the clinch, Kotaro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kotaro with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munechika.
Kotaro missing with knees to the body.
Kotaro scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munechika tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Munechika takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kotaro lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kotaro lands a knee to the head.
Munechika misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munechika tries to throw a body punch but Kotaro avoids it by throwing Munechika back against the ropes.
Kotaro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kotaro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Munechika blocks it with crossed arms.
Munechika lands a left hand.
Kotaro tries to land knees in the clinch but Munechika avoids the damage to the body.
Munechika misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kotaro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kotaro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Munechika lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kotaro prevents a body shot from Munechika.
Munechika comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Yoshida Kotaro has been cut.
Kotaro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kotaro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Munechika backwards.
Munechika lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A knee to the head by Kotaro.
Munechika lands a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kotaro misses with a knee strike.
Kotaro avoids the elbow strike from Munechika, against the ropes.
Munechika tries a body shot but Kotaro blocks it.
Munechika misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Kotaro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kotaro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Munechika misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kotaro connects with a knee to the head.
Kotaro looking to throw knees to the head but Munechika is blocking nicely.
Munechika presses Kotaro against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Munechika lands with a short shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Munechika gets through Kotaro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Kotaro is rocked!
Munechika pushes Kotaro back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Kotaro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Munechika dips a shoulder and cracks Kotaro with a mighty uppercut! Kotaro falls back against the ropes and Munechika unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kotaro is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Munechika screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kato Munechika!
Kato Munechika is the new lightweight champion!
After the big win, Kato Munechika made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hellbent and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.