UNFC #13 Kurse vs Eluard PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dong Uk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theon Greyjoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uk comes into the arena with KOAN Sound & Asa - This Time Around (feat. Koo) blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Uk
vs
Greyjoy

183 cm
21
207 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

188 cm
19
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dong Uk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Theon Greyjoy!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uk lands a nice shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A right-left combo lands from Greyjoy.
Uk lands with a hook. Greyjoy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A shot to the body from Uk misses
and Greyjoy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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!
Uk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Greyjoy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Uk doesn't manage to clinch there - Greyjoy circles away.
Uk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uk looks to land a combination but Greyjoy avoids it well.
Greyjoy misses with a head kick.
Uk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Greyjoy.
Sloppy strikes from Greyjoy. Those never looked like landing.
Uk stuns Greyjoy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Greyjoy looks to land a combination but Uk avoids it well.
Uk ducks right into an uppercut from Greyjoy.
Uk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Uk blocks a jab.
Uk misses with a hook. Greyjoy ducked under it nicely.
Greyjoy lands a jab to Uk's midsection.

Greyjoy lands a big head kick that sends Uk tumbling to the mat! Greyjoy takes a step backwards and waves Uk back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Greyjoy moves away from the strike by Uk.

Greyjoy tries to keep at a distance but Uk has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uk.
Uk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Greyjoy's elbow.
Uk has Greyjoy pressed against the cage, preventing Greyjoy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Uk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uk blocks a body shot from Greyjoy.
Greyjoy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Uk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uk fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Greyjoy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Greyjoy looks to land a combination but Uk avoids it well.
Greyjoy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Uk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Greyjoy does no damage.
A big left from Uk misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Uk forces Greyjoy back against the cage and clinches.
Uk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Greyjoy blocks a body shot from Uk.
Uk can't find room to land a body shot as Greyjoy controls the action.

Greyjoy breaks from the clinch.
Greyjoy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Greyjoy there as he acknowledges the shot.
No joy there for Greyjoy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Uk with a jab.
Uk scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Greyjoy. Those never looked like landing.

Greyjoy forces Uk back against the cage and clinches.
Uk is trying to pull guard but Greyjoy has him pressed against the cage.
Uk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Greyjoy smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dong Uk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uk misses with an uppercut
letting Greyjoy counter with a right hand.

Uk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Uk can't find room to land a body shot as Greyjoy controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Greyjoy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Uk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Greyjoy breaks the clinch.
Uk works Greyjoy's body with a nice hook.
No joy there for Greyjoy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danga de danga de dang - Uk scores with a four punch combination!
Uk misses the shot to the body.
Greyjoy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Uk tries to clinch up but Greyjoy circles away and keeps his distance.
Greyjoy walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by Greyjoy.

Oooooh!!! Greyjoy has knocked Uk down with a huge combo! Greyjoy steps away and waves a wobbly Uk back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Uk is rocked!

It looks like Dong Uk has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greyjoy lands with a big right hook that stumbles Uk - he's out on his feet here! Greyjoy follows up with another monster hook that separates Uk from consciousness! Uk falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Greyjoy stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Theon Greyjoy!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between VG Beloff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Machete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Beloff
vs
Machete

200 cm
21
290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
20
240 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Solid 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, VG Beloff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Don Machete!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machete swings for the body but Beloff moves out of range.
Machete closes the distance and clinches up with Beloff, looking for a takedown. Machete pushes Beloff against the cage but Beloff circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Machete with a poor takedown

and Beloff holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Beloff softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Beloff is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Machete's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

It looks like Don Machete has been cut.
Beloff lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Machete's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Beloff.

Beloff drops Machete onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Machete is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Machete is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beloff creates a bit of distance for himself, with Machete pressed up against the cage and cracks Machete with a massive uppercut! Machete goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Beloff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). VG Beloff!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dark Vengeance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norg Loire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loire has chosen Riverside - Celebrity Touch as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Vengeance
vs
Loire

190 cm
21
210 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

185 cm
20
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dark Vengeance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Norg Loire!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loire darts in looking for a takedown but Vengeance gets double underhooks and turns Loire into the cage.
Loire tries to throw a body punch but Vengeance avoids it by throwing Loire back against the cage.
Loire struggles to land a body shot inside as Vengeance controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Loire.
Loire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vengeance lands a nice knee to the body.
Loire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vengeance misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Loire.
Vengeance misses with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vengeance.
Loire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Loire is trying to pull guard but Vengeance turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Loire scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vengeance landing knees to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vengeance trying to control the position but instead, Loire has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vengeance into the cage.
Vengeance digs a right hand underneath Loire's ribcage. Loire let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Loire.
Vengeance pushes Loire back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vengeance is leaning against Loire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Loire looks winded!
Loire takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vengeance using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Loire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vengeance tries a body shot but Loire blocks it.
Vengeance putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Loire in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short right from Vengeance on the inside.
Vengeance lands an elbow inside that Loire shrugs off.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Loire has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vengeance seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Loire can turn it around.
Nice elbow from Vengeance.
Vengeance pushes Loire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vengeance throws an elbow that misses.
Vengeance blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Loire tries to pull guard but Vengeance won't allow it.
Dark Vengeance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norg Loire.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Loire.
Vengeance scores a nice knee to the body.
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!
Vengeance gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Norg Loire has been cut.
Nice elbow from Vengeance.
Knees to the body from Vengeance.
Vengeance has Loire pressed against the cage.
Vengeance is leaning against Loire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vengeance using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Loire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vengeance utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vengeance is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Loire is keeping busy.
Vengeance misses with an elbow over the top.
A short body shot lands from Loire as the two fighters clinch.
Vengeance lands an elbow just above Loire 's eye.
Vengeance working Loire over with knees to the body.
Loire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Loire has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vengeance avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vengeance lands a nice elbow.
Vengeance is looking to control Loire's arms but Loire gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vengeance has his back to the cage.
Loire blocks an elbow strike.
Vengeance has Loire pressed against the cage.
Vengeance comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Loire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vengeance looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knees to the body from Vengeance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loire takes an elbow to the forehead.

That has opened up Norg Loire's cut even more.
Vengeance lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vengeance working Loire over with knees to the body.
Loire blocks the elbow strike.
Vengeance lands an elbow just above Loire 's eye.
Vengeance lands a damaging elbow.
Vengeance crunches a lovely knee into Loire's ribcage.
Vengeance throws an elbow but it misses.
Vengeance lands an elbow that stopped Loire in his tracks for a moment.
Vengeance lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vengeance.
Vengeance lands an elbow inside that Loire shrugs off.

Loire is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vengeance utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Loire is still on wobbly legs! Can Vengeance finish him?
Vengeance lands a nice elbow.

The cut above Norg Loire's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vengeance digs a right hand into Loire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Loire's gas tank.
Good body shot from Vengeance.
Vengeance jerks Loire's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Loire drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Vengeance goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Vengeance because Loire was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Dark Vengeance!
Dark Vengeance thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Keelock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fujiyama Akagono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Keelock
vs
Akagono

180 cm
20
204 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

187 cm
21
184 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Keelock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fujiyama Akagono!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keelock throws a series of punches but Akagono avoids them all with ease.
Keelock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Keelock.
Matt Keelock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keelock tries to clinch up but Akagono circles away and keeps his distance.

Akagono drives through with a takedown into guard.
Akagono pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keelock is keeping the position for now.
Akagono controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Akagono passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akagono has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Akagono controlling the position easily from mount.
Keelock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Akagono on the ground.

Akagono has isolated one of Keelock's arms. Keelock looking to fight him off but Akagono twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fujiyama Akagono!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raise Hell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osamu Kido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hell comes to the cage accompanied by Mobb Deep - Hell On Earth (Front Lines). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hell
vs
Kido

183 cm
21
193 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

177 cm
26
174 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 Hilo, Raise Hell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Osamu Kido!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hell misses with a low kick.

Kido shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hell napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hell struggling a bit here.
Hell is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kido is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hell's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kido tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hell is not content to let Kido control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hell is looking to reverse the position.
Kido is looking to take a break and control but Hell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hell tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hell is not content to let Kido control the position.
Kido tries to advance position but instead Hell slips a leg back in to half guard.
Hell tries to get to full guard but Kido has control of the leg.

Kido is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kido.
Hell is looking for a sweep. Kido is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kido controlling from the top position.
Kido trying to control but Hell is working from the bottom.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Osamu Kido hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kido or perhaps it was just good defense by Hell, which made it look bad.
Raise Hell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hell misses with a low kick.
Hell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kido's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kido displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hell throws out the jab.
Hell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice sprawl there from Hell as Kido shoots in.
Hell slaps away a takedown attempt from Kido, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Raise Hell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osamu Kido.
Kido blocks the body kick.
Kido shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kido keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hell.
Kido misses with a takedown

and Hell counters by clinching up.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kido displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hell throws out the jab.
Hell misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Hell tenderised Kido's leg. Kido is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kido with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hell moves into the clinch.
Kido is trying to break the clinch but Hell is controlling him.
Hell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kido goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hell prevents it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hell breaks the clinch.
Kido takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raise Hell 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.

Hell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kido takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hell catches Kido with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Hell cracks Kido with a big right hand and Kido goes down!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hell advances to half guard.
Hell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kido is pressing down on Hell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hell trying to control but Kido is working from the bottom.
Hell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kido tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hell trying to control but Kido is working from the bottom.
Hell scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kido has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hell is pushing down on Kido's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kido is fighting to maintain full guard but Hell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hell lands strikes from half guard.
Hell slips a nice elbow through Kido's hands, connecting with Kido's forehead.
Hell thows a huge punch but Kido dodges it nicely.
Hell takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kido trying to hold on to Hell's head to control him but Hell postures up.
Raise Hell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hell wants to control but Kido is keeping him busy.
Hell tries to pass to full mount but Kido defends it.
Hell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kido wants to get back to full guard but Hell has passed into side control.
Kido is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hell wants to take a breather but Kido is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kido tries to get to full guard but Hell has control of the leg.
Kido has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hell lands strikes from half guard.
Kido is pressing down on Hell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hell cracks Kido with a solid left hand.

Kido looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hell connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hell tries to free his leg and advance position but Kido is retaining full guard.
Hell 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.
Kido can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hell controls the pace.
Kido looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hell with a nice head shot there.
Hell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hell passes Kido's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hell lands with a punch from half guard.
Hell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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!
Hell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kido keeps working.
Hell is really struggling to control Kido but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kido slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Kido is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hell is aware though and is defending well.
Kido is breathing heavily.
Hell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hell wants to control from the top but Kido keeps moving.
Hell connects with a couple of short punches.

Hell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kido looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kido looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kido!
Hell can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hell is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raise Hell 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. This is the final round!

Hell throws a wild body kick that Kido sees coming a mile off.
Good work by Kido as he checks the leg kick.
Raise Hell is winning the standup battle so far.
Hell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hell looks to throw the jab but Kido is out of range.
Hell tries to work over Kido's front leg with a kick but Kido checks it.
Hell throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kido walks into a jab.
Hell misses with a wild body shot.
Hell feints and then cracks Kido's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kido down.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kido blocking some punches.
Hell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kido is trying to maintain a safe position but Hell gets an underhook and turns Kido into the cage.
Kido blocks an uppercut.

Hell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kido walks into a straight right hand from Hell.
A jab from Hell misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hell. Kido does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hell takes a swing at Kido's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kido gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hell is trying to get back to full guard.
Hell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kido tries to free his leg and advance position but Hell is retaining full guard.

Hell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kido pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hell is keeping the position for now.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hell wants to control from the top but Kido keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kido's head.
Hell passes Kido's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hell wants to control but Kido is keeping him busy.
Hell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kido can do to turn this around?
Hell working the head and body with strikes.
Hell wants to take a breather but Kido is having none of it.
Hell slows the pace down in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hell is keen to just control but Kido is a slippery customer.

Hell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kido doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hell.
Kido is not content to let Hell control the position.
Kido tries to roll over but Hell keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hell is working for a submission of some sort.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raise Hell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hell 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raise Hell!
In his post fight interview, Raise Hell started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruarc Lacy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buan Chaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lacy
vs
Chaka

194 cm
21
218 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

188 cm
26
195 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR

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 Rio de Janeiro, Ruarc Lacy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Buan Chaka !
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lacy closes the distance and clinches.

Lacy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chaka wants to get back to full guard.
Chaka manages to get to full guard.
Lacy trying to control but Chaka is working from the bottom.
Lacy looking to pass the guard.

Chaka looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lacy passes into side control.
Chaka regains half guard.
Chaka is trying to stand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lacy wants to pass the guard but Chaka is defending well.
Chaka is staying active underneath Lacy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacy is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lacy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chaka keeps working.

We're going to have a standup here because Ruarc Lacy wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Chaka shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lacy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Chaka lands a couple of elbows.

Lacy working for a triangle but Chaka defends it easily.
Chaka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lacy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chaka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lacy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chaka swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Chaka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lacy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

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

Chaka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Chaka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lacy defends well.
Lacy pushes down on Chaka 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chaka is trying to get back to full guard.

Chaka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lacy pulls his head out easily.

Lacy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Lacy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chaka defends it well.
Chaka is not content to let Lacy control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chaka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lacy is keen to just control but Chaka is a slippery customer.

Chaka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lacy is pressing down on Chaka 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chaka is holding on for now.
Lacy is looking to take a break and control but Chaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lacy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chaka has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chaka tries to roll over but Lacy keeps him under control.
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 Ruarc Lacy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lacy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lacy moves in looking to clinch but Chaka pushes him off.

Lacy has Chaka up against the cage in a clinch.

Lacy decides to pull guard.
Chaka with a flurry of punches that miss.

Lacy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chaka scoring with some ground and pound.

Lacy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chaka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lacy wants to sweep but no luck.

Lacy looking for a guillotine here but Chaka defends easily.
Chaka works over Lacy with some ground and pound from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chaka postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Lacy looking for a guillotine here but Chaka defends easily.
Chaka working some strikes from top position.

Chaka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lacy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chaka has managed to get both his arms back between Lacy's legs - danger averted.
Chaka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chaka chips away with some ground and pound.
Chaka postures up and lands a big shot to Lacy's brow.
Chaka postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chaka working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lacy's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Lacy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaka landing some decent shots from guard.
Chaka distracts Lacy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chaka connects with a couple of short punches.
Chaka working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lacy's head.
Chaka scoring with punches to the head and body.

Lacy is rocked!
Lacy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lacy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Lacy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chaka throwing strikes from guard but Lacy blocks nicely.
Chaka scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Chaka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lacy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chaka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chaka content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Lacy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chaka postures up and lands a big shot to Lacy's brow.
Chaka lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Lacy looking for a guillotine here but Chaka defends easily.

Lacy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chaka is aware though and is defending well.
Chaka stands and throws Lacy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lacy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lacy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Chaka . He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaka working the ground and pound from side control.
Oh Lacy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Buan Chaka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lacy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lacy seems to have got his legs back now.
Lacy takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Check out the look on Chaka 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Chaka cracks Lacy with a big right hand but Lacy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Chaka landing a few strikes.
Lacy is looking to regain half guard here but Chaka keeps moving and retains side control.
Check out the look on Chaka 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Chaka working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chaka tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Lacy tries to buck Chaka off but Chaka is having none of it.
Chaka lands a strong strike to the head of Lacy. That's dazed him! Chaka looking to finish here. Lacy is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Chaka lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buan Chaka !
Our winner, Buan Chaka , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Delphino Atlantis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meguru Takayanagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Atlantis
vs
Takayanagi

175 cm
20
159 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

177 cm
21
167 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR
Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry)

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Delphino Atlantis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Meguru Takayanagi!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takayanagi misses with a series of wild punches.
Takayanagi throws a left and a right that both miss

and Atlantis counters with a single leg into guard. Takayanagi didn't expect that.
Atlantis trying to control but Takayanagi is working from the bottom.
Atlantis pushes down on Takayanagi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Takayanagi is staying active underneath Atlantis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Atlantis wants to work for an arm triangle but Takayanagi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Takayanagi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Atlantis is trying to control the action in half guard but Takayanagi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Atlantis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takayanagi is looking for a sweep. Atlantis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Atlantis content to control rather than advance.
Atlantis is keen to just control but Takayanagi is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atlantis works his foot free and advances to mount.
Takayanagi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Takayanagi prevents Atlantis from taking his back.
Atlantis trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Atlantis goes for an armbar but Takayanagi turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Takayanagi.
Takayanagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atlantis swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takayanagi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Atlantis controls Takayanagi momentarily but Takayanagi frees himself.
Atlantis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Atlantis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takayanagi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atlantis wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Atlantis is on top in guard.

Atlantis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Takayanagi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Atlantis has Takayanagi in his guard.
Takayanagi trying to control but Atlantis is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takayanagi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atlantis has control of Takayanagi's left arm, preventing Takayanagi from doing any damage.
Atlantis keeping moving, preventing Takayanagi from controlling successfully.
Atlantis is trying to control the position but Takayanagi postures up.

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

Atlantis working for a triangle but Takayanagi defends it easily.

Atlantis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takayanagi defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takayanagi working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Takayanagi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takayanagi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Atlantis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Meguru Takayanagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atlantis lands a leg kick that knocks Takayanagi off balance momentarily.
Atlantis looks to land a body kick but Takayanagi moved away.
Atlantis connects with an inside leg kick.
A big left from Takayanagi misses.
Takayanagi throws a series of punches but Atlantis avoids them all with ease.
Takayanagi throws a series of punches but Atlantis avoids them all with ease.
Takayanagi misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takayanagi falls off balance throwing a combination

so Atlantis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Atlantis won't allow Takayanagi to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at Lock and Roll Grappling Gym inform us that Takayanagi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Takayanagi controls Atlantis momentarily but Atlantis frees himself.
Atlantis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Atlantis trying to control the position from guard on top but Takayanagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atlantis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takayanagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Delphino Atlantis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atlantis pushes down on Takayanagi's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Atlantis is working for an americana but Takayanagi has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Atlantis was thinking about the submission.
Atlantis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takayanagi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Atlantis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takayanagi is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takayanagi looking to control.
Atlantis looking to pass the guard.
Atlantis trying to control the position from guard on top but Takayanagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Takayanagi throws a combination that misses

and Atlantis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Atlantis is working for a submission of some sort.

Atlantis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atlantis uses his free foot to push down on Takayanagi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Takayanagi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Delphino Atlantis dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Takayanagi looks to land a combination but Atlantis avoids it well.
Takayanagi misses with a right hand

and Atlantis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Takayanagi manages to get to full guard.
Atlantis looking to pass the guard.
Takayanagi working a defensive guard but Atlantis passes into half guard.
Atlantis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Takayanagi!
Atlantis wants to control the pace but Takayanagi is squirming around nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atlantis is really struggling to control Takayanagi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Atlantis is trying to take his opponent's back.
Atlantis is working hard here to advance position.
Atlantis trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atlantis wants to take Takayanagi's back but he can't do it this time.
Takayanagi tries to hold on but Atlantis postures up.

Atlantis looking to secure an arm triangle but Takayanagi defends it well.

Atlantis moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Takayanagi has worked his arm free - good work by Takayanagi!
Takayanagi is not content to let Atlantis control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takayanagi controls the position for a moment.

Atlantis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Takayanagi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Takayanagi wants to control but Atlantis postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Atlantis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Atlantis tries for a kimura but Takayanagi is defending well.
Takayanagi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Meguru Takayanagi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Atlantis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atlantis is looking to advance position but Takayanagi won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Delphino Atlantis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Atlantis, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Delphino Atlantis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Co-main event

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

Alexander
vs
Veijamo

178 cm
24
185 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

179 cm
20
183 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Pete Alexander!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Matti Veijamo!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veijamo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alexander on the side of the head.
Alexander shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Veijamo defends it nicely.
Alexander tries for a takedown but Veijamo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Oooooh!!! Veijamo has knocked Alexander down with a huge combo! Veijamo steps away and waves a wobbly Alexander back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Pete Alexander has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexander closes the distance and clinches up with Veijamo, looking for a takedown. Alexander pushes Veijamo against the cage but Veijamo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veijamo moves in looking to clinch but Alexander pushes him off.
Veijamo connects with a single shot there.

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

Alexander is rocked!
Alexander shoots in for a takedown but Veijamo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oh Alexander is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A solid leg kick lands there for Veijamo.
Alexander seems to have got his legs back now.
Veijamo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Veijamo wants it to stay on the feet.
Alexander shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Veijamo defends it nicely.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Alexander. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Veijamo misses with a double jab.
Alexander looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
No joy there for Veijamo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alexander fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Veijamo lands a jab to Alexander's midsection.
Alexander shoots in looking for a takedown but Veijamo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alexander's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alexander throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Veijamo's waist but Veijamo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alexander off to one side.
Alexander is breathing heavily.
Veijamo swinging wildly here.

Veijamo darts in and clinches Alexander up against the cage.
Alexander has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Veijamo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Veijamo throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexander.
Veijamo lands with a short shot to the head.
Veijamo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Veijamo.
Veijamo working aggressively here.
Alexander blocks an uppercut.
Veijamo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alexander is working for takedown but Veijamo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Veijamo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander tries for a takedown but Veijamo manages to get underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veijamo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alexander or not.

Veijamo manages to break the clinch.
Veijamo throws a nice looking combination but Alexander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown but Veijamo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A right-left combo lands from Veijamo.
Veijamo misses with a wild combination.
Alexander on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Veijamo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Veijamo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Veijamo gets caught flat footed, as Alexander shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Alexander stands up over Veijamo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Alexander throws a big elbow that misses.
Alexander is looking to work some ground and pound but Veijamo has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander looking to pass the guard.
Veijamo keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully.
Alexander is looking to work some ground and pound but Veijamo has wrist control.

Alexander drops back, looking for a kneebar! Veijamo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Veijamo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Veijamo!
Alexander sneaks back into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Alexander actively working from the bottom here.
Alexander makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alexander.

Alexander is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Veijamo is aware though and is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexander wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Alexander escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Veijamo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pete Alexander!
Pete Alexander retains his middleweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Kurse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martinez Eluard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kurse might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light Em Up) - Fall Out Boy. Eluard has chosen Sail as his entrance music. Abraham Kurse has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kurse
vs
Eluard

186 cm
21
199 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

180 cm
20
197 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Abraham Kurse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Martinez Eluard!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eluard cracks Kurse with an open hand slap.
Kurse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kurse slips under a jab from Eluard.
Eluard misses with a few strikes there.
Eluard's coach down at Turka Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Eluard's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Eluard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Kurse counters with a single leg into guard. Eluard didn't expect that.

Eluard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kurse is aware though and is defending well.
Eluard is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurse advances position into side control!
Eluard is trying to control Kurse's posture but Kurse avoids it.

Kurse is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Eluard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Eluard struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurse lands a decent elbow from side control.

Kurse thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Eluard gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Eluard trying to control but Kurse postures up.
Eluard keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Eluard trying to control but Kurse postures up.

Kurse is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Kurse looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eluard preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Eluard is pressing down on Kurse's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Eluard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kurse gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurse throwing strikes but missing.
Eluard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kurse working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kurse content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Eluard is trying to keep Kurse in close.

Kurse drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Eluard manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kurse has Eluard in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eluard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Eluard trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eluard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kurse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eluard trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eluard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kurse swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Martinez Eluard.
Kurse moves out of range of the strikes.
Kurse misses with a wild body shot.
Kurse swings widly with a right hand
and Eluard counters with a left and a right that stings Kurse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eluard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurse.
Eluard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kurse in his tracks.
Martinez Eluard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kurse misses with a body shot.
Kurse looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Martinez Eluard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eluard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kurse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kurse moves away from the strike by Eluard.
Kurse slips a jab from Eluard.
Eluard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kurse.
Eluard misses with a hook

and Kurse counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Eluard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kurse can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kurse postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kurse postures up in Eluard's guard and throws a big left but Eluard blocks it.

Kurse 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.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Eluard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kurse tries to free his leg and advance position but Eluard is retaining full guard.
Eluard is trying to keep Kurse in close.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kurse throws a big elbow that misses.
Eluard controls Kurse momentarily but Kurse frees himself.

Kurse thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kurse's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Eluard looking to control.
Kurse works over Eluard with some ground and pound from guard.
Kurse landing with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Kurse drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Eluard manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kurse has Eluard in his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eluard advances to half guard.

Kurse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eluard pulls his head out easily.
Kurse is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Eluard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Eluard's back!

Kurse has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Eluard is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kurse off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Eluard just trying to survive but Kurse is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Eluard tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eluard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kurse cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kurse scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Kurse swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Eluard is now in Kurse's guard. A big mistake from Kurse there, giving up the dominant position!
Abraham Kurse overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kurse wants to sweep here but Eluard controlling him for the moment.
Eluard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eluard wants to control from the top but Kurse keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eluard throwing strikes but missing.
Eluard looking to sit in guard and control but Kurse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kurse distracts Eluard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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!
Eluard pulls Kurse in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurse with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eluard controlling the position.
Kurse 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.
Eluard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Kurse escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Eluard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Eluard trying to control but Kurse is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Kurse dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Eluard scores with a jab. Kurse acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Eluard misses with a body shot.
Kurse avoids the body shot from Eluard.
Kurse avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Eluard!
Kurse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eluard.
Eluard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Eluard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eluard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eluard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kurse.
Kurse avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eluard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurse was well out of range. Poor timing from Eluard.
Kurse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eluard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kurse.
Eluard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eluard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurse.
Martinez Eluard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eluard misses with a two punch combination.
Kurse lands a body shot.
Eluard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eluard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kurse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eluard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kurse circles away quickly and effectively.
Eluard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Kurse counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Kurse is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Eluard is just riding it out for now. Kurse eventually gives up the hold.

Kurse is working for a submission of some sort.
Eluard trying to control here.
Eluard wants to get back to full guard.

Kurse is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eluard trying to control here.
Eluard has his hands clasped together around Kurse's back. He's all about the action.

Kurse is trying to work for a kimura but Eluard is defending well.
Kurse is thwarting Eluard's attempts to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eluard gets full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kurse slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Kurse tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kurse has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Kurse is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Eluard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Martinez Eluard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Eluard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martinez Eluard!
Abraham Kurse was interviewed post fight and said 'Maybe it's time to leave this thing. It's disappointing... '.