Destiny 71: High Voltage PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between JunJun Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiggle Jiggle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jiggle has chosen Story of My Life - One Direction as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jones
vs
Jiggle

183 cm
30
189 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

181 cm
21
195 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, JunJun Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jiggle Jiggle!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiggle stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jiggle lands a front kick.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jiggle has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jiggle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jiggle misses with a kick to the body.

Jones closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jiggle quickly recovers to half guard.

Jiggle actively working from the bottom here.

Jiggle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Jiggle gets full guard.

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

Jiggle has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.

Jiggle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jiggle has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiggle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Jiggle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Jiggle is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jiggle to get the leverage.

Jiggle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jiggle on the ground.
Jiggle wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.

Jiggle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jiggle wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jiggle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.

Jiggle is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jiggle 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Jiggle wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
Jiggle thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jiggle.

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

Jiggle seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.

Jiggle is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.

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

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jiggle throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones tries to bum rush Jiggle with a series of wild strikes but Jiggle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jiggle Jiggle dominated that 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.

Jiggle moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jiggle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
JunJun Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jiggle throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jiggle.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Jiggle moves out of range easily.
Jiggle digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Jiggle lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Jiggle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jiggle.
JunJun Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jiggle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Jiggle.
Jiggle tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Jiggle gets caught napping as Jones dives in and scores a takedown. Jiggle manages to retain guard.

Jiggle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.

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

Jiggle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jiggle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Jiggle's legs - danger averted.
Jones postures up in Jiggle's guard and throws a big left but Jiggle blocks it.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jiggle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

Jiggle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jiggle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Jiggle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jiggle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Jiggle's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Jiggle looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones stands up over Jiggle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jiggle Jiggle has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

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

Jiggle looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jiggle Jiggle!
An intense looking Jiggle Jiggle took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I can do better.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Belingon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Mishima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mishima has chosen All I Do Is Win as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jimmy Belingon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jin Mishima's chin.

Belingon
vs
Mishima

178 cm
23
160 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

175 cm
26
165 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimmy Belingon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jin Mishima!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belingon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mishima.
Belingon scores with a jab to the body.
Belingon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Belingon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mishima is able to avoid easily.
Mishima gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Belingon.
Belingon misses with a double jab

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

Mishima postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Belingon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mishima, into his guard.

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

Mishima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belingon wants to stand but Mishima has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Belingon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Belingon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mishima's guard.

Belingon is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mishima has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Belingon is looking to defend but Mishima has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Belingon! Mishima pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Belingon taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jin Mishima!
Our winner, Jin Mishima, 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
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Knockout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Loves To Spooge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spooge has chosen Litte Things - One Direction as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Knockout
vs
To Spooge

195 cm
25
220 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

185 cm
23
219 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Powerful

GREEN!160

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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oscar Knockout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Loves To Spooge!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spooge jabs Knockout right on the nose. Knockout blinks but takes it well.

It looks like Oscar Knockout has been cut.
Spooge throws a series of punches but Knockout moves out of range.
Spooge has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Spooge fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Knockout is out of range.
Knockout moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A bone on bone clash there as Knockout blocks the leg kick.
Spooge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Knockout blocks the leg kick.
Spooge moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spooge turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Loves To Spooge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Spooge.
Spooge lands a high kick!
Spooge attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spooge throws a low kick but Knockout avoids it.
Knockout misses the jab.
Spooge throws a leg kick
and Knockout counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spooge fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knockout has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Knockout avoids the head kick by Spooge.
Spooge throws a sloppy head kick and Knockout moves out of range easily.
Spooge tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knockout chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick from Spooge is predictable there
and Knockout cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spooge shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spooge throws a head kick that misses
and Knockout cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knockout slips a jab from Spooge.
Spooge will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Knockout.
Spooge lands a head kick!
Spooge shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Spooge throws a leg kick but Knockout sees it coming and moves out of range.
Spooge throws a lazy head kick
and Knockout counters with a low kick, right behind Spooge 's knee.
Knockout throws an overhand right that lands on Spooge's shoulder, as Spooge tries to avoid the shot.
Jab by Knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spooge on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Spooge pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spooge throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knockout cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knockout moves out of range of the strikes.
Knockout throws out a loose jab but Spooge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knockout throws an overhand right that lands on Spooge's shoulder, as Spooge tries to avoid the shot.
Knockout scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spooge in his tracks.
Spooge moves out of range as Knockout strikes.
Spooge tries a head kick but it misses.
Spooge throws a leg kick
and Knockout connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spooge is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick misses from Spooge.
Jab, jab by Knockout - just one landing.
Spooge throws a quick inside leg kick.
No joy there for Spooge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knockout works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Spooge misses.
Spooge thows a leg kick but Knockout checks it
enabling Knockout to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spooge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spooge throws a lazy head kick
and Knockout counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knockout is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Spooge looks winded!
Spooge slips a straight right by Knockout.
Spooge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knockout.
Spooge tried to score with a low kick but Knockout checks it.
A low kick from Spooge is predictable there
and Knockout counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spooge checks a leg kick.
Spooge throws a leg kick
and Knockout counters with an outside leg kick.
Spooge misses with a leg kick
and Knockout counters with a leg kick.
Spooge on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Knockout staying out of range there.
Spooge thows a leg kick but Knockout checks it
enabling Knockout to counter with a crisp jab.
Knockout moves away from the strike by Spooge.
Spooge lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knockout pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Spooge misses
and Knockout counters with a low kick, right behind Spooge 's knee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Knockout.
Spooge throws a leg kick
and Knockout counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spooge swings widly with a right hand
and Knockout counters with an outside leg kick.
Knockout is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Knockout as he connects with a hook.
Knockout connects with a solid leg kick.
Spooge's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spooge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knockout.
Spooge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knockout.
Knockout cracks Spooge with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spooge ducks right into an uppercut from Knockout.
Spooge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knockout counters with an outside leg kick.

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

Spooge is rocked!
Knockout connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Spooge out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oscar Knockout!
Oscar Knockout took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, GREEN!160 for their support in the buildup to the fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nari Vari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allen Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Vari
vs
Sparks

185 cm
24
202 lbs
12 - 6 - 1

186 cm
24
196 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Nari Vari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Allen Sparks!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sparks is defended easily by Vari.
Vari connects with a solid leg kick.
Sparks scores with a head kick.
Vari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sparks throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vari punishes Sparks's body with a nice straight punch.
Vari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sparks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sparks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vari lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Allen Sparks has been cut.
Vari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sparks.
Vari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparks moves away.
Sparks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparks misses with a low kick.
Sparks misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vari lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nari Vari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Vari gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sparks to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vari wants to stand and escape but Sparks is having none of it.
Sparks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sparks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vari keeping moving, preventing Sparks from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparks postures up in Vari's guard and throws a big left but Vari blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sparks stops Vari from standing up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vari moves out of range of the strikes.
Sparks misses the shot to the body.
A head kick from Sparks lands but Vari takes it in his stride.

Vari moves into the clinch.
Vari is trying to break the clinch but Sparks is controlling him.
Sparks lands an elbow just above Vari 's eye.

It looks like Nari Vari has been cut.
Sparks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Vari is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sparks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vari's brow.
Oh Vari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sparks lands a nice shot to the body.
Vari seems to have got his legs back now.

Sparks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vari throws a leg kick but Sparks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vari scores with a jab. Sparks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vari looks to score with a jab to the body but Sparks is just out of range.
Sparks is looking to chop away at Vari's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks slips under a jab.
Sparks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sparks misses with a head kick.
Sparks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vari closes the distance and lands a one-two.
No joy there for Vari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vari is looking to wear down Sparks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vari misses with a hook
and Sparks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vari scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Sparks.
Vari misses the jab.
Vari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sparks finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vari lands a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparks on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sparks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vari tries to avoid it but Sparks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vari to the ground. Vari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vari. That's going to slow Sparks down.
Sparks throws a chopping leg kick but Vari manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vari throws a hook but Sparks blocks it.
Vari has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sparks finds it's way round the side to connect with Vari's head.
Vari takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vari misses the shot to the body.
Sparks takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Sparks drives through with a takedown into Vari's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vari wants to stand but Sparks is controlling the position.
Sparks forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Allen Sparks will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sparks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vari looks to land a right hand but Sparks moved out of range.
Vari connects with a leg kick. Sparks looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vari misses with a body shot.
Vari lands with a right hand.
Good shot there by Vari.
Sparks misses with a low kick as Vari jumps back.
Sparks blocks a jab.
Sparks fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vari works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sparks digs a good hook to Vari's body.
Vari is pawing at Sparks, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Sparks's nose. Sparks is badly hurt! Vari pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Sparks tries desperately to hold on but Vari is relentless in his assault! As Sparks receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Vari away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nari Vari!
Nari Vari thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between John Moxson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sun Hui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moxson comes to the cage accompanied by Zombie by Cranberries. Sun Hui has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Moxson
vs
Hui

182 cm
24
183 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

189 cm
24
185 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Moxson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sun Hui!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Hui. That snapped Moxson's head back.

Moxson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hui tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Moxson is in Hui's guard.
Moxson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hui swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hui preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moxson throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hui looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hui is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moxson 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.
Moxson preventing the sweep.
Moxson sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hui looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hui seems keen to control Moxson's posture.
Hui keeping moving, preventing Moxson from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hui controls Moxson momentarily but Moxson frees himself.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Moxson throws out a loose jab but Hui uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moxson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Moxson throws a shot from downtown. Hui moves away and avoids it.
Moxson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hui paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moxson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hui swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Moxson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hui is pulling down on Moxson's head. It's preventing any offense from Moxson, at least for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Moxson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Moxson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Moxson lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moxson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hui swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moxson slips nicely into half guard.
Hui is looking for a sweep. Moxson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moxson drops an elbow to the side of Hui's head.

Moxson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hui is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hui is trying to maintain the position but Moxson is very close to passing his half guard.
Hui moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hui trying to keep a closed guard but Moxson is proving a slippery customer.
Moxson throwing strikes but missing.
Hui wants to sweep but no luck.
Moxson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hui's head.
Hui is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Hui is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moxson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hui.
Moxson wants to improve his position but Hui is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hui throws a strike but Moxson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Moxson 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.

Moxson looking for a guillotine here but Hui defends easily.
Moxson wants to sweep here but Hui controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hui throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hui throws a strike but Moxson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

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

John Moxson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hui shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moxson as he avoids it easily.
Moxson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Moxson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Moxson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Moxson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hui is not content to let Moxson control the position.
Hui is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Moxson lands a nice short elbow.
Hui taking some punishment here, with Moxson in his half guard.
Hui is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Moxson connects with a nice short shot to Hui's temple.
Moxson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hui can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hui is looking to improve his position.
Moxson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hui!
Moxson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Moxson lands a big shot there that rocks Hui but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hui really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Moxson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hui?
Hui sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Moxson connects with a nice short shot to Hui's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moxson is thwarting Hui's attempts to control the position.
Moxson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Moxson trying to control the pace.
Moxson working the head and body with strikes.
Hui is looking to improve his position.
Hui is not content to let Moxson control the position.

Moxson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hui with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hui is pressing down on Moxson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Moxson preventing the sweep.
Moxson is stalling in the full guard.
Moxson trying to control but Hui is working from the bottom.
Hui avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Moxson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hui is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Moxson wants to control from the top but Hui keeps moving.

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.
Hui tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Moxson takes a swing at Hui's ribcage but misses.

Moxson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hui manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Moxson trying to control but Hui is working from the bottom.
Hui is pulling down on Moxson's head to control his posture.
Moxson trying to control but Hui is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moxson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Moxson wants to control from the top but Hui keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Moxson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.

Moxson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hui has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The fighters circling - Moxson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Moxson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Moxson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hui keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hui wants to improve his position but Moxson is controlling well.
Moxson working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Moxson connects with a nice short shot to Hui's temple.
Hui trying to control but Moxson postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hui tries to get to full guard but Moxson has control of the leg.
Hui wants to control but Moxson is keeping busy.
Hui keeping control of the position.
Nice strikes from Moxson there.

Hui is defending against the submission attempts here by Moxson.
John Moxson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Moxson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hui regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hui is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Moxson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Moxson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hui.
Moxson controlling the position well.
Hui uses his free foot to push down on Moxson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Moxson.
Moxson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hui throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Moxson because Hui loaded up on that one.
Moxson is desperately trying to improve his position but Hui has a good base and remains in mount.
Moxson wants to hold on but Hui pushes him away.
Moxson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hui avoids the attempt from Moxson to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hui looking to ground and pound but Moxson is blocking nicely.
Hui avoids the attempt from Moxson to control.
Moxson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hui with shots to the head and body - Moxson looks very uncomfortable down there.

Hui looking to secure an arm triangle but Moxson defends it well.
Moxson is looking to improve his position but Hui isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moxson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hui.
Sun Hui has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moxson tries to lock up and control but Hui gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sun Hui comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moxson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Moxson!
John Moxson looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I will tell you one thing and one thing only. I'm coming for you. Another win and another victim. Life isn't fair so try me if you dare - watch this rise from despair.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valentin Nasimentu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curt Tramadore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nasimentu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is ТIК - Бiлi Троянk. Curt Tramadore has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nasimentu
vs
Tramadore

190 cm
23
275 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

202 cm
22
285 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Valentin Nasimentu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Curt Tramadore!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nasimentu closes the distance and clinches.
Tramadore tries to break the clinch but Nasimentu is controlling the position.
Nasimentu has Tramadore pressed against the cage, preventing Tramadore from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nasimentu prevents a body shot from Tramadore.
Nasimentu pushes Tramadore back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nasimentu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nasimentu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tramadore backwards.
Tramadore blocks an uppercut.
Tramadore looking to stall.
Nasimentu misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tramadore wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tramadore throws a punch but it's blocked by Nasimentu.
Nasimentu controlling the action here for a moment.
Tramadore blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tramadore wants to break the clinch but can't.

Tramadore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nasimentu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nasimentu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tramadore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tramadore circles away from the clinch attempt

and Tramadore counters with a head kick that drops Nasimentu to the mat! Nasimentu scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Nasimentu blocks a low kick nicely.
Curt Tramadore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nasimentu moves out of range of the body kick from Tramadore.
A combination from Tramadore does no damage.
Good leg kick by Tramadore there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tramadore misses with a low kick.
Nasimentu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nasimentu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tramadore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nasimentu tries to clinch there but Tramadore circles away.
Tramadore throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasimentu avoids the head kick by Tramadore.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nasimentu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tramadore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nasimentu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nasimentu tries to clinch up
and Tramadore counters with a nice leg kick.

Nasimentu rushes Tramadore and presses him up against the cage.
Nasimentu lands a hook that snaps the head of Tramadore backwards.

Tramadore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tramadore walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nasimentu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tramadore stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

It looks like Valentin Nasimentu has been cut.
Tramadore chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tramadore thuds a left hand into Nasimentu's body.
Tramadore keeps the fight on the outside.
Nasimentu is looking to clinch.
Nasimentu wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasimentu doesn't manage to clinch there - Tramadore circles away.
Nasimentu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nasimentu blocks a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Tramadore.
Tramadore connects with a single shot there.
Tramadore looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nasimentu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nasimentu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nasimentu tries to close the distance and clinch but Tramadore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tramadore lands with a nice combination. Nasimentu backs away looking to recover.
Tramadore swats away the attempt to clinch by Nasimentu.
Tramadore swats away the attempt to clinch by Nasimentu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasimentu tries to close the distance and clinch but Tramadore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tramadore takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nasimentu tries to clinch up.
Nasimentu darts in trying to clinch
and Tramadore counters with a big head kick but Nasimentu shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tramadore lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nasimentu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nasimentu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tramadore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nasimentu.
Nasimentu tries to clinch but Tramadore moves out of range.
Tramadore looks to score with a jab to the body but Nasimentu is just out of range.
Tramadore throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nasimentu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Nasimentu moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Curt Tramadore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Valentin Nasimentu's cut.
That's time! Nasimentu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tramadore scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tramadore fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nasimentu.
Nasimentu throws a right and a left that Tramadore avoids nicely.
Nasimentu looks to land a right hand but Tramadore moved out of range.
Tramadore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tramadore is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nasimentu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nasimentu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tramadore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nasimentu looks to clinch
and Tramadore counters with a stiff right hand.
Nasimentu moves in looking to clinch but Tramadore pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nasimentu has managed to clinch.
Nasimentu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tramadore is trying to break the clinch but Nasimentu has him pressed against the cage.
Tramadore has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nasimentu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tramadore backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasimentu throws a head punch that misses.
Nasimentu throws a punch but it's blocked by Tramadore.
Nasimentu taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tramadore.
Tramadore looking to slow down the pace here.
Tramadore wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tramadore wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tramadore is looking to break free of the clinch but Nasimentu has double underhooks.
Nasimentu working aggressively here.
Nasimentu wants to stall.
Tramadore wants to break the clinch but can't.
Come on Nasimentu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nasimentu throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tramadore is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nasimentu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nasimentu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tramadore can't break the clinch.
Tramadore tries to break free but Nasimentu pushes him back against the cage.
Nasimentu has Tramadore pushed against the cage.
Nasimentu tries to work over Tramadore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nasimentu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nasimentu fails to land.
Tramadore can't break the clinch.
Tramadore is working Nasimentu over against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasimentu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nasimentu prevents a body shot from Tramadore.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tramadore.
Nasimentu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tramadore tries to circle away but Nasimentu has him pinned against the cage.
Nasimentu throws a head punch that misses.
Tramadore is trying to break the clinch but Nasimentu is controlling him.
Nasimentu misses with a body punch.
Nasimentu swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Tramadore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tramadore circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nasimentu tries to clinch there but Tramadore circles away.
Tramadore looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nasimentu misses with a hook. Tramadore ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nasimentu takes the fight into the clinch.
Nasimentu has Tramadore pressed against the cage, preventing Tramadore from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tramadore working hard to break the clinch.
Tramadore is trying to force a seperation but Nasimentu has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nasimentu.
Nasimentu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tramadore misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nasimentu.
Nasimentu has a couple of punches blocked by Tramadore.
Nasimentu is trying to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A left hand lands to the body for Nasimentu.
Nasimentu looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentin Nasimentu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Valentin Nasimentu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A punch combination from Tramadore misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nasimentu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nasimentu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nasimentu doesn't manage to clinch there - Tramadore circles away.
Nasimentu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tramadore paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Nasimentu clinches up with Tramadore and pushes him back against the cage.
Nasimentu working aggressively here.
Tramadore is trying to push Nasimentu away but Nasimentu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nasimentu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tramadore.
Tramadore blocks a body shot from Nasimentu.
Nasimentu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nasimentu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tramadore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasimentu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tramadore being controlled against the cage.
Tramadore is trying to break the clinch but Nasimentu is controlling him.
Nasimentu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tramadore's elbow.
Tramadore can't break the clinch.
Tramadore is trying to push Nasimentu away but Nasimentu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nasimentu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tramadore working hard to break the clinch.
Nasimentu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tramadore is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nasimentu is keeping busy.
Nasimentu can't find room to land a body shot as Tramadore controls the action.
Nasimentu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasimentu is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tramadore.
A short uppercut from Nasimentu.
Nasimentu is trying to stall.
Tramadore tries to break the clinch but Nasimentu is controlling the position.
Nasimentu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nasimentu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tramadore blocking some punches.
Nasimentu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nasimentu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nasimentu lands a nice uppercut.
Tramadore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nasimentu's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasimentu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tramadore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentin Nasimentu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nasimentu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nasimentu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nasimentu misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nasimentu fails to land.
Nasimentu can't find room to land a body shot as Tramadore controls the action.
Tramadore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tramadore tries a body shot but Nasimentu blocks it.
Nasimentu throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nasimentu.

Nasimentu lands a big uppercut and Tramadore is down! He's in big trouble - Nasimentu follows him to the mat!

Tramadore is rocked!

It looks like Curt Tramadore has been cut.
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!

Nasimentu has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Tramadore defend it? Nasimentu steps over the head and cranks it - Tramadore is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Nasimentu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Valentin Nasimentu!
In his post fight interview, Valentin Nasimentu 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
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jim Jabber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Hayway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Jabber
vs
Hayway

178 cm
23
165 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

176 cm
22
168 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jim Jabber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Hayway!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jabber throws a head kick that misses.
Jabber throws a looping overhand right but Hayway ducks down to avoid it.
Jabber throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jabber misses with a head kick.
Jabber looks to land a right hand but Hayway moved out of range.
We've been informed that Hayway has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jim Jabber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayway takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jabber!
Jabber swings widly with a right hand
and Hayway counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jabber's knee momentarily.
Jabber misses with a body shot.
Jabber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hayway.
Jabber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jabber works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jabber lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayway tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hayway walks into a left hand.
Hayway attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hayway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jabber.
Jabber throws a sloppy head kick and Hayway moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabber looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters circling - Jabber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick from Hayway misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jabber misses the target.
Jabber throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hayway on the side of the head.
Hayway lands a nice looking body kick.
Jabber thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hayway if he has to take too many more of those.
Hayway wants to slow Jabber down by chopping away at his legs.
Jabber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hayway.
Jabber scores with a nice strike.
Hayway takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hayway lands a high kick!
Jabber throws the kick towards the body but Hayway avoids it.
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!
Jabber throws a big shot that misses.
Jabber scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Jabber.
Jabber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hayway has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jabber.
Good standup being displayed there by Jabber as he connects with a hook.
Jabber slips a jab from Hayway.
Jabber fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hayway is looking to chop away at Jabber's legs.
Hayway misses with a low kick.
Hayway lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jabber circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jabber works Hayway's body with a nice hook.
Jabber connects with a body shot that sends Hayway's belly button to the back.
Hayway slips under a jab.
Jabber takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jabber fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayway with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jabber to score with a decent uppercut.
Jabber lands a lovely overhand right.
Jabber scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hayway in his tracks.
Jabber throws a poor cross that misses
and Hayway counters with a good, hard body kick but Jabber shrugs it off.
Jabber avoids the head kick by Hayway.
Hayway on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jabber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hayway.
Hayway throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hayway walks into a jab.
A head kick misses from Hayway.
Hayway tries to clinch up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jabber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jabber jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Jabber.
Hayway just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jabber connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jabber throws a body punch but Hayway moves out of range.
Hayway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jabber throws a head kick that misses.
Jabber stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jabber moves out of range of the leg kick from Hayway.
Jabber checks a leg kick.
A jab from Jabber finds it's way through Hayway's defenses.
Jabber misses with an uppercut.
Jabber goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Hayway is rocked!
Jabber throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hayway is still on wobbly legs! Can Jabber finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jabber lands with a nice body punch.
Jabber lands a big head kick that sends Hayway to the canvas! Jabber follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Jabber!
Jim Jabber decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshido Nakamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Silver
vs
Nakamara

173 cm
22
153 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

170 cm
28
150 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite 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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Silver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshido Nakamara!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver lands with a shot to the body.
Silver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Silver's head coaches at Gorilla Warfare MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nakamara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silver.
Silver scores with a jab.
Johnny Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice uppercut there from Silver.
Silver throws a hook but Nakamara avoids it easily.
Silver lands a really nice looking cross but Nakamara seems unphased.
Silver throws a right and a left that Nakamara avoids nicely.
Silver misses with a straight left.
Silver connects with a single shot there.
Nakamara ducks right into an uppercut from Silver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silver scores with a jab.
A left and a right from Silver both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Yoshido Nakamara has been cut.
Nakamara misses with a two punch combination.
Silver bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nakamara's head.
Johnny Silver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Silver thuds his right hand into Nakamara's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Silver connects with a right hand. Nakamara shakes it off.
The crowd cheers as Silver lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nakamara doesn't seem phased though.
Silver misses the shot to the body.
Silver lands with a good body shot.
Nakamara slips under a jab.
Nakamara ducks under a wild hook from Silver.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silver, as that shot connected.
Silver misses with a hook

and Nakamara counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamara tries to free his leg and advance position but Silver is retaining full guard.
Silver avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nakamara pushing down on Silver's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver tries to roll over but Nakamara keeps him under control.

Nakamara is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silver has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nakamara is thwarting Silver's attempts to control the position.
Nakamara throws a strike but Silver avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

Nakamara gets to his feet. Silver looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Silver scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver swings for the body but Nakamara moves out of range.
Nakamara dives in for a single leg takedown but Silver sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Silver trying to control the position but instead, Nakamara has worked for underhooks and has pushed Silver into the cage.

Nakamara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silver lands a glancing blow to the side of Nakamara's head.
Silver lands a body shot.
Silver scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nakamara in his tracks.
Silver scores with a jab.
Silver lands with a good body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakamara was well out of range. Poor timing from Silver.
Nakamara fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnny Silver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshido Nakamara.
Silver connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nakamara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silver lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silver.
Nakamara looks to land a combination. Silver sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A swing and a miss from Silver.
Silver connects with a crisp jab.
Nakamara moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakamara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silver misses with a looping right.
Silver cracks a nice hook into Nakamara's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Silver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoshido Nakamara's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Silver slaps away a takedown attempt from Nakamara, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Silver getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnny Silver is winning the standup battle so far.
Nakamara takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Silver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakamara.
Nakamara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Silver misses the jab.
Silver loads up on a big right hand but Nakamara slips the punch.
Nakamara closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nakamara. Nakamara circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nakamara misses with a wild combination.
Silver scores with the left hand. Nakamara knows he should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamara gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Silver.
Silver jabs at Nakamara's body.
Nakamara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Silver connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nakamara. Nakamara circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab, jab by Silver - just one landing.
Nice shot lands for Silver.
Nakamara walks into a straight right hand from Silver.

Nakamara is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silver throws an overhand right that drops Nakamara like a sack of potatoes! Silver dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Silver!
Johnny Silver decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Burer Mutant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norman Osbourne (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?

Mutant
vs
Osbourne

178 cm
31
135 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

169 cm
23
147 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Burer Mutant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Norman Osbourne!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Osbourne clinches up with Mutant and pushes him back against the cage.
Osbourne can't get the takedown.

Osbourne gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mutant is trying to control the position but Osbourne postures up.
Osbourne trying to control the position from guard on top but Mutant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Osbourne might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mutant haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mutant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mutant wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Osbourne advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Osbourne wants to work for an arm triangle but Mutant is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Osbourne wants to pass the guard but Mutant is defending well.
Mutant really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Osbourne is still trying to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutant trying to control here.
Mutant is refusing to be controlled, as Osbourne sits in half guard.
Osbourne tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mutant knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osbourne keeps trying to improve his position.
Mutant is looking for a sweep. Osbourne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mutant trying to control here.
Mutant avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Osbourne.
Mutant gets full guard.
Mutant keeping moving, preventing Osbourne from controlling successfully.

That's two 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.
Osbourne passes into half guard.
Osbourne thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Osbourne is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mutant is looking to control Osbourne's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mutant avoid being mounted?
Mutant blocking the ground and pound attempt from Osbourne.
Mutant is trying to get back to full guard.
Mutant is pressing down on Osbourne's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Osbourne wants to control from the top but Mutant keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutant trying to control the position here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Osbourne slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mutant tries to bench press Osbourne off him but Osbourne keeps the position.
Mutant is not content to let Osbourne control the position.
Mutant managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Osbourne.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Osbourne trying to control the action but Mutant is working from the bottom.
Mutant is looking to reverse the position.
Osbourne staying calm.
Osbourne is looking to take a break and control but Mutant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Osbourne passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mutant!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Osbourne lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mutant is trying to escape the mount.
Osbourne working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Norman Osbourne 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.

Mutant misses with a few strikes there.
Osbourne has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Osbourne goes for a double leg but Mutant avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mutant continues to drive forward.
Mutant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Osbourne drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Osbourne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mutant's elbow.
Osbourne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mutant lands a body shot in the clinch.
Osbourne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mutant.
Osbourne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Osbourne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Osbourne goes for a takedown attempt but Mutant pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Burer Mutant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norman Osbourne.
A punch combination from Mutant misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Osbourne is defended easily by Mutant.
Mutant misses with a combination

and Osbourne counters with a shoot takedown. Mutant fights it but they end up in guard.
Mutant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mutant is pulling down on Osbourne's head. It's preventing any offense from Osbourne, at least for the moment.
Osbourne wants to pass the guard but Mutant is keeping the position.
Osbourne is stalling in the full guard.
Osbourne wants to pass the guard but Mutant is keeping the position.
Osbourne wants to control from the top but Mutant keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne tries to free his leg and advance position but Mutant is retaining full guard.
Mutant on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mutant tries to get out of the position.
Osbourne is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Osbourne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mutant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Osbourne manages to get himself to full guard.

Osbourne looking to control.
Osbourne keeping moving, preventing Mutant from controlling successfully.
Osbourne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Osbourne had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mutant defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutant engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mutant looking to pass the guard.
Mutant trying to control the position from guard on top but Osbourne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mutant controlling from the top position.

Osbourne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mutant stays in close to Osbourne's body and controls the position.

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.
Osbourne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Osbourne blocks a jab.
Mutant staying out of range there.
Osbourne looks to land a left hand but Mutant moved out of range nicely.
Burer Mutant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mutant tests Osbourne's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Mutant gets caught napping as Osbourne dives in and scores a takedown. Mutant manages to retain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Osbourne thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mutant avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Norman Osbourne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.

Mutant throws a hook but Osbourne avoids it easily.
Mutant shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mutant throws a series of punches but Osbourne moves out of range.
Osbourne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burer Mutant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mutant fails to land with a series of punches.
Mutant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Osbourne shoots in looking for a takedown but Mutant manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Osbourne's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No joy there for Mutant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Mutant does no damage.
Mutant leaves Osbourne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutant thuds a left hand into Osbourne's body.
A cross from Mutant lands.
Mutant throws a right and a left that Osbourne avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutant buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Mutant pushes Osbourne up against the cage in a clinch.
Mutant tries a body shot but Osbourne blocks it.
Mutant prevents the takedown attempt.
Burer Mutant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norman Osbourne.

Osbourne gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Mutant is trying to get back to full guard.
Osbourne wants to pass the guard but Mutant is defending well.
Osbourne is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mutant!
Mutant holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Osbourne tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mutant is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mutant is squirming around, avoiding Osbourne's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutant stops Osbourne from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Mutant regains half guard.
Mutant keeping hold of Osbourne's head, controlling as best he can.
Mutant has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Osbourne is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Osbourne seems content to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Osbourne passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mutant has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mutant is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Osbourne gets his way!
Mutant just trying to survive but Osbourne is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Osbourne missing with strikes.
Mutant just trying to survive but Osbourne is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Osbourne controlling well, preventing Mutant from escaping the position.
Osbourne is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Mutant up.
Norman Osbourne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Osbourne is not going to allow Mutant to sit and survive in this position.
Osbourne struggling to land strikes to the head as Mutant covers up.
Osbourne wants to control but Mutant manages to buck him off and is now in Osbourne's guard! Nice work there by Mutant!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne trying to keep a closed guard but Mutant is proving a slippery customer.

Osbourne had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mutant defends it easily.
Burer Mutant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Osbourne keeping moving, preventing Mutant from controlling successfully.
Mutant slips nicely into half guard.
Mutant wants to take a breather but Osbourne is having none of it.
Mutant is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Norman Osbourne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Osbourne is trying desperately to improve position.

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 Burer Mutant.
I think Osbourne 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norman Osbourne!
Post fight, Norman Osbourne stared into the camera and said 'YEEEEAAAAHHHHH!!!!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davide Dileo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Dias Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dileo's entrance music is Sole Silenzioso by SUBSONICA. A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Dileo
vs
Dias Jimenez

192 cm
23
223 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

184 cm
24
212 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Davide Dileo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Dias Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dileo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez tries to land a front kick but Dileo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dias Jimenez looks to land a left hand but Dileo moved out of range nicely.
Dias Jimenez looks to throw the jab but Dileo is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jimmy Dias Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dias Jimenez throws a sloppy head kick and Dileo moves out of range easily.
Dileo swings for the body but Dias Jimenez moves out of range.
Dileo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez misses with a leg kick.
Dileo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dias Jimenez.
Dileo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab by Dileo.
Dias Jimenez throws a sloppy body shot

and Dileo counters with a single leg into guard. Dias Jimenez didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dias Jimenez holds on and takes a little breather.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dias Jimenez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Dileo trying to control but Dias Jimenez postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias Jimenez controlling the action here.
Dias Jimenez prevents Dileo from improving his position.
Dileo manages to get to full guard.
Dileo wants to sweep here but Dias Jimenez controlling him for the moment.

Dileo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dileo tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two 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.
Dileo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dias Jimenez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dias Jimenez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dias Jimenez stopping the sweep attempt from Dileo.
Dias Jimenez wants to control from the top but Dileo keeps moving.
Dias Jimenez won't allow Dileo to sweep him here.

Dileo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dias Jimenez content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias Jimenez is pushing down on Dileo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dileo is fighting to maintain full guard but Dias Jimenez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dileo controlling the position well.
Dias Jimenez is trying to control the action in half guard but Dileo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dias Jimenez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dias Jimenez digs a good hook to Dileo's body.
Dias Jimenez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dileo.
Dias Jimenez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dileo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dileo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dias Jimenez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dileo misses with the combination.
Dileo connects with a leg kick. Dias Jimenez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dias Jimenez ducks right into an uppercut from Dileo.
Dileo slips under a jab.
Dias Jimenez throws a body shot but no joy.
Dileo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dileo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dias Jimenez loads up on a big right hand but Dileo slips the punch.
Dileo moves away from the strike by Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dias Jimenez throws a hook but Dileo blocks it.
Dias Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dileo moves away.
Dileo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A punch combination from Dileo misses.
Dias Jimenez throws a lazy right hand but Dileo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Dias Jimenez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dias Jimenez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dileo ducks under a wild hook from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dias Jimenez throws a hook but Dileo blocks it.
Dias Jimenez throws the kick towards the body but Dileo avoids it.
Dileo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dileo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dias Jimenez throws out the jab.
Dileo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dias Jimenez.
Dileo misses with an uppercut. Dias Jimenez saw that one coming.
Dileo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez throws a combination. Dileo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dileo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dias Jimenez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dileo.
Dileo misses with a wild body shot.
Dias Jimenez throws a body punch but Dileo moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dias Jimenez moves out of range as Dileo strikes.
Jimmy Dias Jimenez seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias Jimenez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dias Jimenez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from Dias Jimenez.
Dileo throws a body kick that misses.
Dias Jimenez tries to work over Dileo's front leg with a kick but Dileo checks it.
Dileo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dias Jimenez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dias Jimenez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dias Jimenez missing with a left hand there. Dileo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dias Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Dileo is just out of range.
Dileo misses with a straight right.
Dileo defending well as Dias Jimenez loads up on a big left hand.
Dileo slips a straight right by Dias Jimenez.
Dileo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dias Jimenez swings for the body but Dileo moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Dias Jimenez misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dileo.
Dias Jimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dileo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dias Jimenez.
Nice cross by Dias Jimenez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Dias Jimenez.
Dileo digs a good body shot into Dias Jimenez's ribs.
Dias Jimenez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dileo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dias Jimenez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dileo takes a swing at Dias Jimenez's ribcage but misses.
Dileo is looking to wear down Dias Jimenez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dileo ducks right into an uppercut from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez missing with a left hand there. Dileo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dileo lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body punch from Dileo.
Dias Jimenez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dias Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dileo moves away.
Dias Jimenez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias Jimenez is looking to chop away at Dileo's legs.
Dileo defending well as Dias Jimenez loads up on a big left hand.
Dileo throws the kick towards the body but Dias Jimenez avoids it.
Dileo is looking to slow Dias Jimenez down with leg kicks.
Dileo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dias Jimenez misses with a head kick.
Dileo slips a jab from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez throws a lazy right hand but Dileo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dileo walks into a left hand.
Dias Jimenez blocks a jab.
Dileo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dias Jimenez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dileo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dias Jimenez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dileo throws out the jab.
Dileo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dias Jimenez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dileo avoids a kick to the body.
Dileo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dias Jimenez throws a leg kick that misses.
Dias Jimenez looks to land a left hand but Dileo moved out of range nicely.
Dias Jimenez throws a hook but Dileo avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dias Jimenez checks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dias Jimenez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dias Jimenez throws the left hand but Dileo avoids the punch easily.
Dias Jimenez walks into a left hand.
Dias Jimenez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dileo at a distance.
Dileo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dileo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice combination there by Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez misses with a hook

and Dileo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dileo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dileo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dias Jimenez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dias Jimenez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dileo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dias Jimenez looks to land a right hand but Dileo moved out of range.
Dileo lands a nice looking body shot.
Dileo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dileo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dias Jimenez has time to react.
Dias Jimenez slips under a jab from Dileo.
Dias Jimenez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Dias Jimenez there.
The fighters circling - Dias Jimenez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dileo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dias Jimenez is able to avoid easily.
Dileo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dias Jimenez misses with a hook. Dileo ducked under it nicely.
Dias Jimenez misses with a hook. Dileo ducked under it nicely.
Dileo lands with an overhand left.
Dileo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dileo tries to land a front kick but Dias Jimenez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dileo connects with a single shot there.
Dileo blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez misses with a looping left.
A lazy left from Dileo finds it's target.
Dias Jimenez misses with a double jab.
Dileo looks to score with a jab to the body but Dias Jimenez is just out of range.
Dileo throws a chopping leg kick but Dias Jimenez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dias Jimenez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dileo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dias Jimenez lands a jab.
The fighters circling - Dias Jimenez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from Dias Jimenez. Those never looked like landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dileo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dias Jimenez misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dias Jimenez misses with a looping left.
Dileo looks to land a left hand but Dias Jimenez moved out of range nicely.
Dias Jimenez misses with a looping left.
Dileo moves away from the strike by Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez loads up on a big right hand but Dileo slips the punch.
Dias Jimenez loads up on a big right hand but Dileo slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dileo. Dias Jimenez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dileo scores with a leg kick.
Dias Jimenez throws a solid leg kick but Dileo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dias Jimenez.
Dileo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dias Jimenez's sensitive parts.
Dias Jimenez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dileo moves away from the strike by Dias Jimenez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias Jimenez loads up on a big right hand but Dileo slips the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dileo.
Good work by Dileo as he checks the leg kick.
Dias Jimenez lands a nice shot that snaps Dileo's head back.
Dias Jimenez throws a hook but Dileo blocks it.
Dias Jimenez throws a sloppy head kick and Dileo moves out of range easily.
Dias Jimenez lands a jab to Dileo's midsection.
Dias Jimenez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dileo's head backwards.
Dileo moves forwards but Dias Jimenez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dias Jimenez misses the body punch

so Dileo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dileo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dias Jimenez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dias Jimenez trying to control the position.
Dileo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dias Jimenez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias Jimenez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dileo postures up in Dias Jimenez's guard and throws a big left but Dias Jimenez blocks it.
Dias Jimenez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dileo.
Dias Jimenez pulls Dileo in close to prevent any damage.
Dileo wants to control from the top but Dias Jimenez keeps moving.
Dias Jimenez controlling Dileo's posture.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dias Jimenez throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Dileo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dias Jimenez pulls Dileo in close to his closed guard and prevents Dileo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dileo postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Davide Dileo did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Dileo ducks under a wild hook from Dias Jimenez.
Donk. Dileo catches Dias Jimenez right on the button with a cross.
Dias Jimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
Dileo looks to throw the jab but Dias Jimenez is out of range.
Dias Jimenez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dileo.
Dileo looks to score with a jab to the body but Dias Jimenez is just out of range.
Dileo ducks under a wild hook from Dias Jimenez.
Dileo throws a good cross that connects.
Dias Jimenez cracks Dileo with an open hand slap.
Dileo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias Jimenez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dileo takes one to the side of the head.
Dileo missing with a left hand there. Dias Jimenez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Dias Jimenez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dias Jimenez checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias Jimenez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dileo throws a chopping leg kick but Dias Jimenez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dias Jimenez swings for the body but Dileo moves out of range.
Dileo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dias Jimenez.
Dileo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dias Jimenez's head.
Dias Jimenez avoids the head kick by Dileo.
Dias Jimenez throws a lazy right hand but Dileo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dias Jimenez misses with a head kick.
Dileo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dias Jimenez throws an off balance right hand

and Dileo counters with a shoot takedown. Dias Jimenez fights it but they end up in guard.
Dileo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dias Jimenez keeping moving, preventing Dileo from controlling successfully.
Dias Jimenez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dileo manages to get himself to full guard.

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias Jimenez wants to pass the guard but Dileo is keeping the position.
Dileo trying to control the position here.
Dias Jimenez stopping the sweep attempt from Dileo.
Dileo is trying to control the position but Dias Jimenez postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias Jimenez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dileo wants to sweep but no luck.
Dileo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dileo wants to sweep here but Dias Jimenez controlling him for the moment.

Dileo working for a triangle but Dias Jimenez defends it easily.
Dias Jimenez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dileo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dias Jimenez. Dias Jimenez obviously looking to wear him down.

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.
Dias Jimenez dips to his left and cracks Dileo with an uppercut!
Dias Jimenez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dias Jimenez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dias Jimenez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dias Jimenez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dileo ducks under a wild hook from Dias Jimenez.
Dileo throws a lazy right hand but Dias Jimenez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dias Jimenez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Dileo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dias Jimenez is trying to maintain the position but Dileo is very close to passing his half guard.

Dileo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dias Jimenez is just riding it out for now. Dileo eventually gives up the hold.
Dias Jimenez wants to improve his position but Dileo is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Davide Dileo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Dias Jimenez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dileo dodges the punch combination from Dias Jimenez.
Dileo throws a jab but it's blocked by Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dileo throws a hook but Dias Jimenez blocks it.
Dileo moves away from the strike by Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez throws a hook but Dileo avoids it easily.
Dileo blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dileo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dileo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dileo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Dias Jimenez misses.
Dias Jimenez throws a poor cross that misses

and Dileo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dias Jimenez won't be happy with that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias Jimenez is trying to control Dileo's posture but Dileo avoids it.
Dileo scoring with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dias Jimenez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Dias Jimenez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dias Jimenez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dileo is keen to just control but Dias Jimenez is a slippery customer.
Dileo trying to pass the guard but Dias Jimenez defending well.
Dias Jimenez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dileo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dileo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dias Jimenez is looking to control Dileo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dias Jimenez avoid being mounted?
Davide Dileo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dileo slips a nice elbow through Dias Jimenez's hands, connecting with Dias Jimenez's forehead.
Dias Jimenez wants to improve his position but Dileo is controlling well.
Dileo lands strikes from half guard.
Dias Jimenez tries to roll over but Dileo keeps him under control.
Dias Jimenez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dileo is thwarting Dias Jimenez's attempts to control the position.
Dias Jimenez wants to improve his position but Dileo is controlling well.
Dias Jimenez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dias Jimenez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dileo.
Dileo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dileo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dileo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Dileo.

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.
Dileo is keen to just control but Dias Jimenez is a slippery customer.
Dileo throwing shots but Dias Jimenez is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Dileo there.
Dias Jimenez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dias Jimenez controlling the position for now.
Dileo 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.
Dileo tries to pass to full mount but Dias Jimenez defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dias Jimenez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dileo is working away from the top position though.
Nice strikes from Dileo there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dileo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dileo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dileo wants to pass to mount but Dias Jimenez is defending the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 48:47
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 48:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Davide Dileo!
Davide Dileo retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Davide Dileo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.