JLF 31: Bad Motherfuckers PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roland Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Saibot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roland Gracie is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Gracie
vs
Saibot

172 cm
23
156 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

171 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roland Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Saibot!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saibot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Saibot closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roland Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saibot is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Gracie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Saibot trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saibot postures up.
Saibot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Saibot throws a strike but Gracie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Saibot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie stands and throws Saibot's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Saibot tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Saibot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saibot tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Saibot is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie taking a break here but Saibot is having none of it and regains half guard.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Roland Gracie just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Gracie tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Saibot moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie controls Saibot momentarily but Saibot frees himself.

Gracie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Saibot is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gracie.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saibot misses with the ground and pound.
Saibot tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gracie's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Saibot tries to stand and escape but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saibot is working away from the top position though.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saibot trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roland Gracie 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.

Saibot walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gracie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Saibot circles away from the clinch attempt

and Saibot holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Gracie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Saibot tries to pass.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saibot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saibot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie is looking for a triangle but Saibot pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Saibot stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Saibot counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Saibot.
Gracie prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saibot lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gracie tries to pull guard but Saibot won't allow it.
Saibot unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Saibot walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Saibot holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roland Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gracie pulls guard.
Saibot looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saibot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Saibot looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Gracie working for a triangle but Saibot defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot looking to pass the guard.
Saibot trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gracie's guard.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Saibot trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Saibot is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Saibot manages to turn into his guard.
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 Roland Gracie will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gracie darts in trying to clinch
and Saibot counters with an inside leg kick.
Gracie darts in trying to clinch

and Saibot counters by moving into the clinch.

Gracie pulls guard effortlessly.
Saibot wants to get up but he can't break Gracie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saibot is aware though and is defending well.
Saibot wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.

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

Gracie has managed to clinch.

Gracie pulls guard.
Saibot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gracie is proving hard to escape from.
Saibot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Saibot decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gracie tries to clinch

and Saibot counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Saibot looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Gracie pulls Saibot into guard.

Gracie is looking for a triangle but Saibot pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saibot is one step ahead there.

Gracie has his feet on Saibot's thighs here. He's pushed Saibot 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! Saibot screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roland Gracie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Katsuragi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Camerino Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Camerino Fernandez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Katsuragi
vs
Fernandez

177 cm
20
152 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenny Katsuragi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Camerino Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez with a nice cross.
Camerino Fernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernandez slips a jab from Katsuragi.
Katsuragi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Katsuragi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Katsuragi shoots in looking for a takedown. Fernandez tries to sprawl out of it but Katsuragi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Fernandez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fernandez lands with a straight right. Katsuragi didn't see that one coming.
Fernandez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Katsuragi was well out of range. Poor timing from Fernandez.
Katsuragi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Katsuragi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fernandez jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab from Fernandez.
Katsuragi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Katsuragi wants to clinch up but Fernandez keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsuragi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fernandez throws a right and a left that Katsuragi avoids nicely.
Fernandez works Katsuragi's body with a nice hook.
Fernandez misses with the combination.
Camerino Fernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Katsuragi is looking to clinch but Fernandez is avoiding it.
Katsuragi tries to clinch up but Fernandez circles away and keeps his distance.
Fernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fernandez throws a big shot that misses.
Katsuragi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Katsuragi dodges the punch combination from Fernandez.
Fernandez misses with a few strikes there.
Fernandez throws a good cross that connects.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fernandez lands a lovely overhand right.
Fernandez connects with a looping right hand.
Fernandez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fernandez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Katsuragi is looking to clinch but Fernandez is avoiding it.
Fernandez throws a right and a left that Katsuragi avoids nicely.
Fernandez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Katsuragi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Katsuragi is defended easily by Fernandez.
Katsuragi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fernandez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Katsuragi tries to bum rush Fernandez with a series of wild strikes but Fernandez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Katsuragi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Katsuragi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fernandez with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez's corner calls for a 1-2. Fernandez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fernandez connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Katsuragi! He's out on his feet! Fernandez rushes in and drops Katsuragi with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Camerino Fernandez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Neil Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paradox Pro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Diaz
vs
Pro

180 cm
23
156 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

150 cm
22
152 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Neil Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paradox Pro!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Diaz clinches with his opponent.
Diaz lands with a left to the head.
Come on Diaz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to avoid it but Pro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diaz to the ground. Diaz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Diaz clinches.
Pro tries for a takedown but Diaz manages to get underhooks.
Diaz pushes Pro back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.

Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Diaz moves into the clinch.

Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pro tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from Pro misses.
Pro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diaz as he avoids it easily.
Neil Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paradox Pro.

Diaz takes the fight into the clinch.

Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Pro is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Diaz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is pushing Pro up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pro takes a shot to the head.

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

Diaz has Pro up against the ropes in a clinch.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diaz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

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

Diaz instigates a clinch.

Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Neil Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike.
Pro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Diaz works on Pro's body with a couple of short punches.

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

Diaz moves into range and clinches up with Pro.
Diaz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pro looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Diaz breaks from the clinch.

Diaz clinches.

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

Diaz instigates a clinch.
Pro takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Diaz.
Pro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike.
Diaz effectively controlling the action here.

Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

Diaz moves into the clinch successfully.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike.

Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diaz closes the distance and pushes Pro back into the ropes.
Diaz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pro up against the ropes.

Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Diaz takes the fight into the clinch.
Pro tries to score a body lock takedown but Diaz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Diaz manages to break the clinch.

Diaz clinches up with Pro and pushes him back against the ropes.

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

Diaz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diaz stalling against the ropes.
Diaz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Diaz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Diaz on the inside.
Diaz just leaning against Pro, taking a breather.

Diaz breaks from the clinch.

Diaz rushes Pro and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Diaz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Pro shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pro shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Diaz has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz scores with a shoulder strike.
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Pro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Diaz gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pro somewhat.
Pro closes the distance and clinches up with Diaz, looking for a takedown. Pro pushes Diaz against the ropes but Diaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Diaz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Pro letting Diaz take a breather here.

Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt

and Diaz counters by moving into the clinch.
Pro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diaz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Neil Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paradox Pro.
Pro is breathing heavily.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Diaz clinches.
Diaz has Pro pushed against the ropes.
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pro backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Diaz.
Diaz lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
Diaz prevents a takedown attempt there.

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

Diaz clinches up with Pro and pushes him back against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz.
Pro is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Diaz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Diaz scores with a nice short uppercut.

Diaz breaks from the clinch.

Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Diaz moves into the clinch.

Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pro misses with a takedown attempt

and Diaz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz taking a breather.
Diaz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pro or not.
Diaz pushes Pro back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.

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

Diaz closes the distance and pushes Pro back into the ropes.
Nice body punch from Diaz - that landed with a thud.
Diaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pro backwards.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Diaz.
Diaz has Pro pushed against the ropes.
Pro wants a takedown but no success here.
Diaz lands with a left to the head.

Diaz breaks from the clinch.

Diaz clinches up with Pro and pushes him back against the ropes.

Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diaz has managed to clinch.
Diaz stalling against the ropes.

Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Neil Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz defending well as Pro loads up on a big left hand.
Pro with a poor takedown
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Diaz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A bit of stalling here from Diaz.
A shot in the inside from Diaz.
Diaz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of Pro's head.
Diaz presses Pro against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Diaz manages to break the clinch.

Diaz rushes Pro and presses him up against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Pro doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Diaz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pro can do to turn this around?
Diaz stops a takedown attempt from Pro.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz.
Neil Diaz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Come on Diaz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diaz.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike.
Diaz lands a body punch.
Diaz'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.

Diaz breaks the clinch.

Diaz closes the distance and pushes Pro back into the ropes.
Diaz lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neil Diaz dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Diaz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pro, pushing him back against the ropes.
Diaz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pro backwards.
Pro has Diaz pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Diaz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Diaz breaks the clinch.

Diaz has closed the distance and engaged Pro in a clinch.
Diaz cracks Pro with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.

Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Pro keeps it at a distance.

Pro decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Diaz wants to control but Pro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz keeping hold of Pro's head, controlling as best he can.
Pro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Pro.

Pro wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diaz has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Pro. Oh but Diaz has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Pro goes limp - he's gone! Diaz jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Neil Diaz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randy Fredric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saku Thirtynine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredric comes into the arena with Rocky Theme Song blaring out of the sound system. Thirtynine has chosen Speed 2 Remix by Tetsuya Komura as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Fredric
vs
Thirtynine

179 cm
27
164 lbs
10 - 12 - 0

178 cm
26
169 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Spartan Fight Gear - Tokyo Defiance
Spartan Fight Gear - Tokyo Defiance

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 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randy Fredric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Saku Thirtynine!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredric tries to clinch up.
Thirtynine fails with the takedown.
Fredric tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thirtynine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thirtynine misses with a takedown attempt - Fredric sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fredric on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fredric tries to clinch but Thirtynine moves out of range.
Thirtynine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fredric but Fredric pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Randy Fredric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saku Thirtynine.
Fredric bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thirtynine throws a series of punches but Fredric moves out of range.
A combination from Thirtynine does no damage.
Thirtynine misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thirtynine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fredric keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thirtynine misses with a wild combination.
Thirtynine looks gassed!
Fredric tries to clinch there but Thirtynine circles away.
Thirtynine fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thirtynine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fredric tries to clinch up but Thirtynine circles away and keeps his distance.
Fredric fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fredric doesn't manage to clinch there - Thirtynine circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Thirtynine gets the takedown into side control.
Fredric prevents Thirtynine from improving position.
Thirtynine happy to just control the position for now.
Thirtynine wants to control but Fredric is keeping him busy.
Thirtynine is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thirtynine tries for a kimura but Fredric is defending well.

Fredric sneaks out the side door and pushes Thirtynine away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Thirtynine thows a body shot but no joy.
Thirtynine fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fredric is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thirtynine misses with an uppercut. Fredric saw that one coming.

Fredric moves into range and clinches up with Thirtynine.
Thirtynine is trying to drag Fredric to the mat but Fredric just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Thirtynine wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thirtynine tries to pull guard but Fredric holds him up against the ropes and eventually Thirtynine drops back down to his feet.
Fredric with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fredric.
Thirtynine drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fredric pulls his leg out and moves away.

Fredric darts in and clinches Thirtynine up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Randy Fredric will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Thirtynine tries to keep at a distance but Fredric has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fredric using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thirtynine has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fredric missing with knees to the body.
Fredric blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thirtynine takes an elbow to the temple.
Thirtynine avoiding damage as Fredric throws knees to the body.
Fredric tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fredric gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thirtynine.

Thirtynine manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Thirtynine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thirtynine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fredric.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Thirtynine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thirtynine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fredric's waist but Fredric gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thirtynine off to one side.
Thirtynine is breathing heavily.
Fredric fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fredric tries to close the distance and clinch but Thirtynine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fredric moves into range and clinches up with Thirtynine.
Fredric lands a nice elbow.
Fredric with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thirtynine tries to land a knee to the head but Fredric blocks with his arms.
Fredric is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fredric lands an elbow inside.
Fredric using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fredric lands an elbow inside that Thirtynine shrugs off.
A knee to the head by Fredric.
Fredric landing knees to the body.
Fredric landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fredric lands a knee to the head.
Thirtynine avoids the elbow strike from Fredric, against the ropes.
Thirtynine changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fredric fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Randy Fredric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saku Thirtynine.
Fredric is looking to clinch but Thirtynine is avoiding it.
Fredric tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thirtynine swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thirtynine misses with the combination.
Nice sprawl there from Fredric as Thirtynine shoots in.
Fredric fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thirtynine fails to land with a series of punches.
Thirtynine tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fredric sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thirtynine somewhat.
Fredric is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fredric wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thirtynine misses with a double jab.
Thirtynine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fredric avoids it really well and circles away.
Thirtynine looks for a takedown but Fredric sprawls well.

Fredric takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fredric keeps control of Thirtynine as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fredric lands a knee to the body.
Thirtynine tries to pull guard but Fredric holds him up against the ropes and eventually Thirtynine drops back down to his feet.
Thirtynine fails to pull guard.
Thirtynine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fredric lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fredric comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fredric throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fredric misses with a knee to the head.
Thirtynine is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fredric pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fredric lands an elbow inside.
Thirtynine tries to pull guard but Fredric holds him up against the ropes and eventually Thirtynine drops back down to his feet.
Thirtynine has had enough of the clinch but Fredric keeps him there for the moment.
Fredric using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fredric.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fredric tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thirtynine avoids it.

Thirtynine jumps guard and drags Fredric to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Thirtynine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Fredric dominated that second round.
That's time! Fredric's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Fredric slaps away a takedown attempt from Thirtynine, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fredric fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thirtynine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thirtynine has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fredric pushes Thirtynine up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fredric scores with a knee to the head.
Fredric lands an elbow just above Thirtynine 's eye.
Fredric using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thirtynine looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fredric lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fredric lands a knee to the body.
Thirtynine is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Fredric gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Randy Fredric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saku Thirtynine.
Thirtynine takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fredric obliges.
Fredric unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thirtynine lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fredric using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fredric throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thirtynine blocks it with crossed arms.
Fredric lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thirtynine has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fredric avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fredric connects with a knee to the head.
Thirtynine wants a takedown.
Thirtynine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fredric lands an elbow inside that Thirtynine shrugs off.
Thirtynine drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fredric gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thirtynine managing to block the knees to the body from Fredric.

Thirtynine pulls guard effortlessly.
Fredric knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thirtynine on the ground.

Thirtynine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredric postures up.

Fredric avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thirtynine wants to control the position but Fredric says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredric prevents Thirtynine from improving his position.
Thirtynine trying to hold on to Fredric's head to control him but Fredric postures up.

Thirtynine kicks Fredric off and gets back to his feet.
Thirtynine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thirtynine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fredric tries to clinch up.
Saku Thirtynine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Thirtynine misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thirtynine has a takedown stuffed.
Thirtynine shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fredric defends it nicely.
Thirtynine fails with a takedown attempt.
Fredric wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fredric tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Thirtynine paws at him with a jab and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Randy Fredric.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fredric, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Randy Fredric!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Randy Fredric!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Randy Fredric!

Randy Fredric wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Hetfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davo Eduardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hetfield's entrance music is Harvester of Sorrow. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hetfield
vs
Eduardo

197 cm
21
282 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

193 cm
23
253 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Hetfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Davo Eduardo!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hetfield moves into the clinch.

Hetfield has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Eduardo goes down! Hetfield pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!

It looks like Davo Eduardo has been cut.
Eduardo looks gassed!

Hetfield decides to stand back up. Hetfield steps back and let's Eduardo get back to his feet.
Hetfield works over Eduardo's head and body with a nice combination.
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!

Hetfield drives through and clinches with Eduardo against the ropes.
Hetfield landing knees to the body.
Hetfield lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hetfield lands a nice elbow.
Hetfield comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That has opened up Davo Eduardo's cut even more.
Hetfield lands an elbow inside.
Hetfield lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hetfield lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Hetfield.
Hetfield with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

The cut above Davo Eduardo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hetfield gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Hetfield has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Eduardo goes down! Hetfield dives on top of him - Eduardo manages to get guard.

Eduardo is rocked!
Hetfield would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hetfield slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hetfield trying to stand up but can't free himself from Eduardo's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Hetfield gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hetfield dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Eduardo. That did some damage!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hetfield. Eduardo shrugs it off though.
Eduardo is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheers as Hetfield lands an impressive looking overhand right. Eduardo doesn't seem phased though.
Hetfield jabs at Eduardo's body.

Hetfield gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hetfield with a knee to the head.
Hetfield landing knees to the head.

Davo Eduardo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Davo Eduardo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). James Hetfield!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikami Teru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammed Yahya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yahya has chosen Bones as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mohammed Yahya looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Teru
vs
Yahya

193 cm
23
213 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

187 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mikami Teru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Mohammed Yahya!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teru stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Teru wants it to stay on the feet.
Teru lands a jab to Yahya's midsection.
Yahya looks gassed!
Yahya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teru stuns Yahya with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mikami Teru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teru scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yahya takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Teru lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

It looks like Mohammed Yahya has been cut.
Yahya takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Teru connects with a nice cross there... Yahya is looking wobbly and Teru recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Yahya to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Teru jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mikami Teru!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between JC Hiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shuuji Hanamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Hiro
vs
Hanamoto

183 cm
20
186 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

186 cm
20
195 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, JC Hiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shuuji Hanamoto!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hanamoto avoids it really well and circles away.
Hiro misses with a takedown attempt - Hanamoto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Hanamoto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hanamoto lands a few punches from side control.
Hiro takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hanamoto landing strikes.
The ground and pound from Hanamoto seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hanamoto throws a strike aimed at the side of Hiro's head but Hiro avoids it well.
Hanamoto fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hiro defending against the 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.
Hiro wants to control but Hanamoto postures up.
Hanamoto working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanamoto working the ground and pound.
Hanamoto misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hiro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hanamoto on the ground.
Hiro regains half guard, as Hanamoto was trying to land strikes.
Ground and pound from Hanamoto.
Hanamoto lands strikes from half guard.
Hanamoto throwing shots but Hiro is blocking nicely.
Hiro has hold of Hanamoto's hands but Hanamoto slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hanamoto trying to control from half guard but Hiro is working away.
Hanamoto is thwarting Hiro's attempts to control the position.
Hiro taking some punishment here, with Hanamoto in his half guard.
Hanamoto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanamoto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hiro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hanamoto.
Hanamoto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hanamoto trying to control from half guard but Hiro is working away.
Hanamoto working over Hiro with some ground and pound. Hiro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hanamoto thows a huge punch but Hiro dodges it nicely.
Hanamoto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hiro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hanamoto.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hanamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hiro manages to avoid it.

Hanamoto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hiro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hiro is breathing heavily.
Hanamoto lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiro keeping moving, preventing Hanamoto from controlling successfully.
Hanamoto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hiro is trying to control Hanamoto's posture but Hanamoto avoids it.
Hanamoto tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hanamoto has knee on belly momentarily but Hiro bucks him off and regains half guard.
Nice strikes from Hanamoto there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanamoto wants to control but Hiro is keeping him busy.

Hanamoto postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hiro to stand up.

Hiro scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hanamoto wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hanamoto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hiro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Hanamoto kicks Hiro off and gets back to his feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hanamoto.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hiro taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hiro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hiro tries to get out of the position.
Hanamoto scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shuuji Hanamoto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hanamoto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hiro did well to prevent Hanamoto getting side control.
Hanamoto slows the pace down in half guard.
Hanamoto throwing shots but Hiro is blocking nicely.
Hanamoto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hiro defending well though.
Hanamoto is keen to just control but Hiro is a slippery customer.
Hanamoto lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hanamoto working over Hiro with some ground and pound. Hiro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hiro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hanamoto.
Hanamoto stalling away here and it's allowed Hiro to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanamoto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hiro's head.
Hanamoto is in close to Hiro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hanamoto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hiro's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanamoto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hanamoto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hanamoto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hanamoto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hanamoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanamoto works over Hiro with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hanamoto's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanamoto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hiro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hanamoto advances position into side control!
Hanamoto creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hanamoto is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hiro will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hanamoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hiro keeps working.
Hanamoto scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanamoto lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hiro down.
Hanamoto scoring with punches from side control.
Hanamoto lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hiro down.
Hiro taking a bit of punishment here - Hanamoto scoring with strikes.
Hanamoto working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hanamoto looks up at the clock and then as Hiro takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hanamoto smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hanamoto passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hiro!
Hanamoto lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
A nice elbow there by Hanamoto.
A nice elbow there by Hanamoto.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Hanamoto connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hanamoto landing strikes from the mount.
Hanamoto punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hanamoto working the ground and pound effectively.
Hanamoto lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hanamoto lands with some strikes.
Hiro tries to reverse the position but Hanamoto maintains control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hiro takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
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.
Hanamoto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shuuji Hanamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Hanamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Hanamoto drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hanamoto scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hanamoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hanamoto looking to pass the guard.
Hanamoto landing with the ground and pound.
Hanamoto pushing down on Hiro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hanamoto is nestled in close to Hiro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hiro wants to get back to full guard.
Hanamoto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanamoto seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hanamoto drops an elbow to the side of Hiro's head.
Hiro tries to get to full guard but Hanamoto has control of the leg.
Hiro taking some punishment here, with Hanamoto in his half guard.
Hanamoto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hanamoto scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hanamoto lands strikes from half guard.
Hiro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shuuji Hanamoto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hanamoto working the head and body with strikes.
Hanamoto scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanamoto landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hanamoto lands a nice short elbow.
Hanamoto working over Hiro with some ground and pound. Hiro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hanamoto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hanamoto throwing shots but Hiro is blocking nicely.
Hanamoto working the head and body with strikes.
Hanamoto scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hiro has hold of Hanamoto's hands but Hanamoto slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hanamoto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hanamoto is nestled in close to Hiro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiro is looking to control Hanamoto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hiro avoid being mounted?
Hanamoto drops an elbow to the side of Hiro's head.
Hiro tries to get to full guard but Hanamoto has control of the leg.
Hanamoto passes to full mount!
Hanamoto is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hanamoto has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hiro's face.
Hanamoto controlling his opponent.
Hanamoto cracks Hiro with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Hiro that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hanamoto in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hanamoto working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hanamoto scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hiro takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BOOM! Hanamoto connects with a massive shot to the dome!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hanamoto cracks Hiro with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hanamoto looking to finish Hiro with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hiro!
JC Hiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shuuji Hanamoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hanamoto content just to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shuuji Hanamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hanamoto has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Shuuji Hanamoto!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Shuuji Hanamoto!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Shuuji Hanamoto!

Shuuji Hanamoto wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Trejo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier McPherson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Trejo
vs
McPherson

187 cm
25
196 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

187 cm
23
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Trejo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Xavier McPherson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPherson dodges the punch combination from Trejo.
McPherson tries a head kick but it misses.
Trejo shoots in but McPherson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McPherson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McPherson punishes Trejo's body with a nice straight punch.
McPherson throws a head kick that misses.

McPherson clinches with his opponent.
McPherson landing knees to the body.
McPherson pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Trejo tries to pull guard but McPherson won't allow it.
McPherson effectively controlling the action here.
McPherson tries to land a knee to the head but Trejo blocks with his arms.
Trejo jumps guard but McPherson stands there with Trejo around his waist. Trejo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Trejo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Trejo jumps guard.

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

McPherson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McPherson is looking to work some ground and pound but Trejo has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Trejo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McPherson is aware though and is defending well.
McPherson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

McPherson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McPherson looking to pass the guard.
McPherson postures up.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Trejo tries to move into range but McPherson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Trejo avoids the head kick by McPherson.
McPherson scores with a leg kick.
McPherson throws a nice looking combination but Trejo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Trejo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trejo fails to land the takedown.
McPherson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trejo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McPherson circles away quickly and effectively.

McPherson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
McPherson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Trejo tries for a takedown. No joy.
McPherson leaning against his opponent.
Trejo tries to pull guard but McPherson won't allow it.
McPherson landing knees to the head.
Trejo is breathing heavily.
McPherson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trejo's face.
McPherson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trejo's face.
McPherson stalls.
Trejo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McPherson just stands there and leans against the ropes.
McPherson with a knee to the head.
McPherson scores with a knee to the head.
McPherson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPherson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Trejo.
Trejo tries to pull guard but McPherson won't allow it.
McPherson holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
McPherson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Trejo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McPherson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McPherson gets underhooks to prevent Trejo's takedown attempt.
Trejo is trying to drag McPherson to the mat but McPherson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
McPherson scores with a knee to the head.
McPherson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McPherson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McPherson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Trejo fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPherson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Trejo is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Trejo jumps guard but McPherson stands there with Trejo around his waist. Trejo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Trejo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McPherson walks away with a smile on his face. Trejo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick from McPherson lands but Trejo takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from McPherson.
McPherson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McPherson leaves Trejo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Trejo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Trejo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Trejo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Xavier McPherson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McPherson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

McPherson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees to the body from McPherson.
McPherson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McPherson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Trejo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Trejo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McPherson throws a head kick that half lands.
McPherson misses with a head kick.
Trejo throws a nice looking combination but McPherson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Trejo tries to keep at a distance but McPherson has taken the fight into the clinch.
McPherson tries a knee to the head but Trejo blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for McPherson.
McPherson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McPherson misses with a knee strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McPherson misses with a knee to the head.
McPherson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A knee to the head by McPherson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McPherson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trejo avoids it.
McPherson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McPherson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trejo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Trejo is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McPherson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Trejo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Trejo tries to pull guard but McPherson holds him up against the ropes and eventually Trejo drops back down to his feet.
McPherson working Trejo over with knees to the body.
Trejo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McPherson walks away with a smile on his face. Trejo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Trejo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McPherson tries a head kick but it misses.
Trejo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Trejo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Danny Trejo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

McPherson moves into the clinch.
McPherson tries to land a knee to the head but Trejo blocks with his arms.
Trejo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McPherson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trejo's face.
McPherson taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPherson working Trejo over with knees to the body.
Trejo jumps guard but McPherson stands there with Trejo around his waist. Trejo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McPherson obliges.
McPherson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McPherson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McPherson lands a good knee to the midsection. Trejo won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McPherson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trejo's face.
McPherson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McPherson lands a nice elbow.
McPherson tries a knee to the head but Trejo blocks it.
McPherson tries a knee to the head but Trejo blocks it.
Trejo fails to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPherson looking to throw knees to the head but Trejo is blocking nicely.
McPherson landing knees to the head.
McPherson misses with a knee to the head.
Trejo goes for a takedown in the clinch but McPherson prevents it.
McPherson slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting on McPherson's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
McPherson trying to control the position but instead, Trejo has worked for underhooks and has pushed McPherson into the ropes.
McPherson keeps control of Trejo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McPherson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Trejo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McPherson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McPherson looking to throw knees to the head but Trejo is blocking nicely.
McPherson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Xavier McPherson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Trejo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Trejo managing to block the knees to the body from McPherson.
McPherson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McPherson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McPherson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McPherson has Trejo pressed against the ropes, preventing Trejo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Trejo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McPherson walks away with a smile on his face. Trejo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Trejo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McPherson tries to avoid it but Trejo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McPherson to the ground. McPherson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McPherson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trejo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

McPherson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trejo, pushing him back against the ropes.
McPherson tries a knee to the head but Trejo blocks it.
Trejo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McPherson landing knees to the head.
McPherson lands a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trejo fails to pull guard.
Trejo letting McPherson take a breather here.
McPherson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trejo blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier McPherson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.

Trejo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McPherson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McPherson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Trejo.
McPherson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trejo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trejo is trying hard to land a takedown here. McPherson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Trejo blocks a head kick by McPherson.
McPherson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McPherson, right into the meat.
McPherson lands with a kick to the temple. Trejo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

McPherson closes the distance and pushes Trejo back into the ropes.
A knee to the head by McPherson.
McPherson slows down the pace here.
Trejo tries to pull guard but McPherson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Trejo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McPherson landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McPherson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McPherson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Trejo takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McPherson avoiding damage.
McPherson tries a knee to the head but Trejo blocks it.
Nice elbow from McPherson.
McPherson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Trejo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Trejo is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. McPherson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McPherson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McPherson landing knees to the body.
McPherson lands a knee to the head.
Trejo is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McPherson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Trejo tries for a takedown but McPherson manages to get underhooks.
McPherson scores with a knee to the head.
Trejo takes a knee right on the jaw!
McPherson tries a knee to the head but Trejo blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McPherson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Trejo fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Trejo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Trejo manages to end up in side control.
McPherson is looking to reverse the position.

Trejo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McPherson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Trejo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Trejo trying to control the position but McPherson is working away.
Trejo tries to advance to mount but can't.
McPherson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trejo is looking to control McPherson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trejo avoid being mounted?
McPherson thows a huge punch but Trejo dodges it nicely.
McPherson wants to free his trapped foot but Trejo is holding on for dear life with his legs.

McPherson is working for a submission of some sort.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Trejo shoots in but no luck this time.
McPherson throws a head kick that Trejo semi-blocks.

McPherson drives through and clinches with Trejo against the ropes.
Trejo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McPherson smiles and moves away.
McPherson tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Trejo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McPherson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Trejo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McPherson connects with a nice looking jab.
McPherson scores with a head kick.
McPherson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McPherson wants it to stay on the feet.
McPherson misses with a head kick.
Trejo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McPherson throws out a powerful jab.
McPherson misses with a head kick.
Trejo misses with a two punch combination.
McPherson scores with a head kick.

McPherson pushes Trejo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Danny Trejo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McPherson is pushing Trejo up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McPherson prevents a takedown attempt there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier McPherson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McPherson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Xavier McPherson!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Xavier McPherson!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Xavier McPherson!

Xavier McPherson wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jizzle Bunz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janno Kivessoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunz comes to the ring accompanied by Candy Paint - Ken Tuck. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kivessoo's choice of entrance music: Children Of Bodom - Blooddrunk. 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 Janno Kivessoo was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Bunz
vs
Kivessoo

189 cm
22
265 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

197 cm
22
265 lbs
11 - 10 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Crashforce Voodoo Labs
Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jizzle Bunz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Janno Kivessoo!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kivessoo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bunz's hands.

It looks like Jizzle Bunz has been cut.
Bunz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kivessoo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Kivessoo moves into the clinch.
Kivessoo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bunz is defending well for now.
Bunz struggles to land a body shot inside as Kivessoo controls his hands.
Kivessoo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bunz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kivessoo.
Bunz digs a right hand into Kivessoo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kivessoo's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kivessoo throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bunz tries to score a body lock takedown but Kivessoo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kivessoo misses with an elbow strike.
Bunz tries a body shot but Kivessoo blocks it.
Bunz lands a shot to the body.
Bunz blocks an elbow strike from Kivessoo.
Kivessoo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kivessoo misses with some punches.
Bunz managing to block the knees to the body from Kivessoo.
Bunz digs a right hand into Kivessoo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kivessoo's gas tank.
Kivessoo looks gassed!
Bunz pushes Kivessoo back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.

Bunz lands a takedown into guard.
Bunz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bunz wants to pass the guard but Kivessoo is keeping the position.
Bunz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunz wants to control from the top but Kivessoo keeps moving.
Bunz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bunz preventing the sweep.
Bunz trying to control but Kivessoo is working from the bottom.
Kivessoo wants to stand up but Bunz is controlling him.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kivessoo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kivessoo misses with a hook.
Kivessoo throws an overhand right that lands on Bunz's shoulder, as Bunz tries to avoid the shot.

Bunz closes the distance and pushes Kivessoo back into the ropes.
A body shot lands from Bunz.

Bunz gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bunz postures up in Kivessoo's guard and throws a big left but Kivessoo blocks it.
Kivessoo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kivessoo keeping full guard, as Bunz tries to pass.
Bunz is stalling in the full guard.
Bunz 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.
Bunz stopping the sweep attempt from Kivessoo.
Kivessoo being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Kivessoo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bunz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bunz stands up over Kivessoo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Kivessoo pushes Bunz off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A head kick misses from Bunz.
A slow jab from Kivessoo misses its intended target.
Bunz doesn't manage to clinch there - Kivessoo circles away.
Kivessoo throws a sloppy head kick

and Bunz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bunz misses with a punch to the body.
Bunz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kivessoo.
Kivessoo throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Kivessoo.
Bunz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kivessoo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kivessoo trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivessoo.
Bunz is looking to control Kivessoo's arms but Kivessoo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bunz has his back to the ropes.
Kivessoo lands an elbow just above Bunz 's eye.
A knee to the head by Kivessoo.
Bunz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kivessoo.
Bunz is working Kivessoo over against the ropes.
Kivessoo gets underhooks to prevent Bunz's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jizzle Bunz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bunz lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bunz controlling the action here for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bunz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kivessoo backwards.
Bunz dodges an elbow strike from Kivessoo.
Kivessoo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bunz is defending well for now.
Kivessoo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bunz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kivessoo or not.
Bunz lands a body shot.
Bunz is trying to drag Kivessoo to the mat but Kivessoo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Bunz is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jizzle Bunz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jizzle Bunz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bunz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kivessoo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kivessoo is not content to let Bunz control the position.

Bunz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kivessoo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bunz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kivessoo keeps working.
Kivessoo is trying to get back to his feet.
Bunz trying to control the position but Kivessoo is working away.
Kivessoo is trying to get back to his feet.
Kivessoo is breathing heavily.
Bunz controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivessoo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kivessoo trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Bunz wants to control the pace but Kivessoo is squirming around nicely.
Kivessoo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kivessoo trying desperately to get to his feet.
Bunz is landing with some decent strikes but Kivessoo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by Bunz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunz looking to control but Kivessoo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kivessoo is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Bunz looking to finish Kivessoo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kivessoo!
Bunz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bunz with good strikes from the mount here!
Kivessoo can't escape the position.
Kivessoo taking shots to the head.
Bunz tries to control but Kivessoo wriggling away.
Bunz controlling the position easily from mount.
Bunz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kivessoo is looking to escape.

Bunz jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kivessoo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kivessoo and Bunz has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kivessoo tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Kivessoo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Bunz tries for a kimura but Kivessoo is defending well.
Kivessoo is trying to improve his position.

Bunz is trying to get an arm triangle but Kivessoo is defending well.
Bunz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kivessoo keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kivessoo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kivessoo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bunz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kivessoo.

Bunz gets the takedown into side control.
Kivessoo struggling a bit here.
Kivessoo is not content to let Bunz control the position.
Kivessoo is trying to control Bunz's posture but Bunz avoids it.
Kivessoo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jizzle Bunz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jizzle Bunz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Kivessoo throws a hook to the side of Bunz's head but Bunz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bunz tests Kivessoo's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Janno Kivessoo has been cut.
Bunz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bunz looks for a takedown but Kivessoo sprawls well.
Bunz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kivessoo takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Bunz forces Kivessoo back against the ropes and clinches.
Kivessoo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bunz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kivessoo is keeping busy.

Bunz is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Kivessoo can't fight it off and eventually Bunz manages to take the fight to the floor. Kivessoo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bunz wants to control from the top but Kivessoo keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bunz thows a big elbow that misses.
Bunz advances to half guard.
Bunz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jizzle Bunz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kivessoo is trying to stand up here but Bunz is controlling him well.
Bunz prevents Kivessoo from improving his position.
Bunz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kivessoo defending well though.
Bunz wants to take a breather but Kivessoo is having none of it.
Bunz wants to pass to mount but Kivessoo is defending the position.
Bunz trying to control the action but Kivessoo is working from the bottom.
Bunz prevents Kivessoo from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kivessoo checks a low kick from Bunz.
Jizzle Bunz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice jab there from Bunz.
Bunz tries to clinch but Kivessoo is having none of it.
Bunz shoots for a double leg takedown but Kivessoo sprawls well. He's pushed Bunz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bunz blocks a jab.
Bunz moves out of range as Kivessoo strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bunz.
Janno Kivessoo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bunz lands with a nice body kick.
Kivessoo throws a jab but it's blocked by Bunz.

Bunz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Bunz seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bunz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kivessoo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bunz is keen to just control but Kivessoo is a slippery customer.
Jizzle Bunz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bunz prevents Kivessoo from standing back up.
Bunz is taking a breather. Kivessoo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bunz trying to control the action but Kivessoo is working from the bottom.
Janno Kivessoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bunz wants to pass to mount but Kivessoo is defending the position.
Bunz is trying to control. Kivessoo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kivessoo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bunz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kivessoo moves out of range of the body kick.
Kivessoo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bunz counters with a low kick, right behind Kivessoo 's knee.
Bunz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kivessoo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kivessoo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bunz is able to avoid easily.
Janno Kivessoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kivessoo drops his hands momentarily and Bunz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bunz throws the kick towards the body but Kivessoo avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Kivessoo.
Kivessoo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Bunz moves into the clinch.
A short right from Bunz on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jizzle Bunz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bunz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Jizzle Bunz!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Jizzle Bunz!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Jizzle Bunz!

Jizzle Bunz wins by unanimous decision!