UNFC 28 Cortes v Tsoi PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zerachiel Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Blanka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Halo
vs
Blanka

198 cm
22
275 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

187 cm
21
247 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zerachiel Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jimmy Blanka!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Halo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Blanka feints the counter takedown.
Blanka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blanka misses the jab.
Blanka is looking to chop away at Halo's legs.
Halo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Blanka avoids the head kick by Halo.
The fighters circling - Halo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blanka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blanka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blanka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick by Blanka misses
and Halo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Blanka's knee momentarily.
Blanka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zerachiel Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blanka wants to land a leg kick but Halo is out of range.
Halo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut lands for Blanka. That snapped Halo's head back.
A big right from Blanka misses.
Halo is looking to counter punch.
Good leg kick by Halo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halo. Blanka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blanka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blanka looks for the body kick but Halo saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Halo. Beautiful body shot.
Halo avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Halo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blanka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blanka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Halo tries a low kick but Blanka avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanka ducks under a wild hook from Halo.
Blanka throws a leg kick which misses Halo's front leg but catches the back leg as Halo tries to avoid it.
Halo cracks Blanka with an open hand slap.
Halo clobbers Blanka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Halo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Halo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Halo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blanka throws a push kick but Halo slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halo. Blanka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Halo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Halo lands with a shot to the body.
Blanka looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Halo.
Halo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Halo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Halo misses with a hook.
Halo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blanka.
Blanka with the counter takedown but Halo avoids it easily.
Halo slips a straight right by Blanka.
Halo scores with a nice right hand.
Halo connects with a looping right hand.
Blanka misses with a shot to the body
and Halo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Halo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Blanka is looking to land body kicks.
Blanka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Halo lands a slapping body shot.
Halo thumps Blanka with a low kick.
Halo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blanka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo throws a body shot but no joy.
Blanka sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blanka gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Halo lands a left and a right that send Blanka crashing to the mat, dazed. Halo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Halo throws a body kick that misses.
Halo throws a nice outside leg kick.

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

Blanka is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Halo! Blanka is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zerachiel Halo!
Our winner, Zerachiel Halo, 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
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lias Kota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Kasprzyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lias Kota could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sebastian Kasprzyk's chin.

Kota
vs
Kasprzyk

195 cm
27
272 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

197 cm
21
273 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lias Kota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sebastian Kasprzyk!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kota moves out of range of the body kick from Kasprzyk.

Kota drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kota throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kota with the ground and pound but Kasprzyk regains half guard under the barage of strikes.

Kota is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kasprzyk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kota. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kasprzyk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kasprzyk is defending against the submission attempts here by Kota.
Kasprzyk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kota.
Kota 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.
Kota throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Kasprzyk makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kota takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kota is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kasprzyk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Kasprzyk instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasprzyk prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kota has had enough of the clinch but Kasprzyk keeps him there for the moment.
Kota wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lias Kota. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kota wants to break free but Kasprzyk has control.
Kasprzyk trying to land knees to the body.
Kota wants a takedown.
Kota wants to break free but Kasprzyk has control.
Kota tries for a takedown but Kasprzyk manages to get underhooks.
Kasprzyk's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kota tries to score a body lock takedown but Kasprzyk shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kota is breathing heavily.
Kasprzyk slows down the pace here.
Kota wants a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kota is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kota drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kasprzyk pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kota throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kasprzyk's waist but Kasprzyk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kota off to one side.
Kasprzyk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kota on the side of the head.

It looks like Lias Kota has been cut.
Kasprzyk lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Kota gets a takedown into half guard.
Kota stops Kasprzyk from getting back to his feet.

Kota is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kota missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kota sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kasprzyk defending well though.
Kota not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Kota is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kasprzyk sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kota prevents Kasprzyk from standing back up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sebastian Kasprzyk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lias Kota's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kota shoots for a takedown but Kasprzyk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sebastian Kasprzyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kota fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kasprzyk to the ground. Kota is now in Kasprzyk's guard.
Kasprzyk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Kota drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kota jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kota content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kota lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kota postures up in Kasprzyk's guard and throws a big left but Kasprzyk blocks it.
Kota in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kota throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kasprzyk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kota accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kota throws an elbow that misses. Kasprzyk uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kota's guard. Nice move by Kasprzyk!

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

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

Kasprzyk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kota has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kasprzyk has managed to get both his arms back between Kota's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kota looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kasprzyk won't allow Kota to sweep him here.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kota is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kasprzyk is aware though and is defending well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Kota working for a triangle but Kasprzyk defends it easily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Kasprzyk has managed to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kota letting Kasprzyk take a breather here.

Kasprzyk manages to break the clinch.
Kota misses with a combination

and Kasprzyk counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Kota has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kasprzyk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kasprzyk has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kota is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lias Kota will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lias Kota's cut.
That's time! Kota's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kota shoots in but no luck this time.
Kota takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kasprzyk lands a nice looking body kick.
Kota takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kasprzyk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kota has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kasprzyk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kasprzyk lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Lias Kota's cut is getting worse.
Kasprzyk lands with a straight right. Kota didn't see that one coming.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kasprzyk! Kota is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastian Kasprzyk!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mikolaj Bajeczny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Thumbhisbum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikolaj Bajeczny could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Benjamin Thumbhisbum's chin.

Bajeczny
vs
Thumbhisbum

175 cm
22
146 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
22
157 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mikolaj Bajeczny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjamin Thumbhisbum!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bajeczny misses with a takedown attempt
and Thumbhisbum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Mikolaj Bajeczny has been cut.
Bajeczny scores with a jab to the head.
Bajeczny fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thumbhisbum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bajeczny blocks a head kick by Thumbhisbum.
A left and a right from Bajeczny both land. Nice combination.
Bajeczny defending well as Thumbhisbum loads up on a big left hand.
Thumbhisbum slips a straight right by Bajeczny.
Thumbhisbum misses with a hook. Bajeczny ducked under it nicely.
Bajeczny throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Thumbhisbum to counter with a crisp jab.
Bajeczny tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thumbhisbum defends well and Bajeczny ends up having to push Thumbhisbum into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikolaj Bajeczny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bajeczny has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thumbhisbum finds it's way round the side to connect with Bajeczny's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bajeczny bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bajeczny takes one on the button.
Benjamin Thumbhisbum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thumbhisbum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thumbhisbum moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thumbhisbum tries a head kick but it misses.
Bajeczny ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Bajeczny misses its target.
Good leg kick by Thumbhisbum there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thumbhisbum throws a hook but Bajeczny avoids it easily.
Bajeczny throws a hook to the side of Thumbhisbum's head but Thumbhisbum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thumbhisbum stuffs the takedown.
Thumbhisbum dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bajeczny. That did some damage!
Bajeczny has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum is looking to slow Bajeczny down with leg kicks.
Thumbhisbum throws out a powerful jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Bajeczny throws a lazy uppercut
and Thumbhisbum counters with a thumping low kick.
Thumbhisbum thuds his right hand into Bajeczny's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thumbhisbum scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thumbhisbum throws a hook but Bajeczny avoids it easily.
Bajeczny connects with a crisp jab.
Thumbhisbum ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bajeczny attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thumbhisbum let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bajeczny tries to move into range but Thumbhisbum moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Mikolaj Bajeczny's cut is getting worse.
Benjamin Thumbhisbum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thumbhisbum lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bajeczny's sensitive parts.
Thumbhisbum misses with an uppercut.
Bajeczny tried to counter with a leg kick but Thumbhisbum avoided it.
Thumbhisbum misses with a wild combination.
Thumbhisbum fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bajeczny has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thumbhisbum misses with an uppercut.
Bajeczny misses the body punch
and Thumbhisbum counters with an inside leg kick.
Thumbhisbum lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Thumbhisbum misses.

Bajeczny feints and as Thumbhisbum raises his hands in defense, Bajeczny changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bajeczny has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bajeczny wants to control from the top but Thumbhisbum keeps moving.
Bajeczny wants to pass the guard but Thumbhisbum is keeping the position.
Bajeczny is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bajeczny trying to move into half guard but instead Thumbhisbum has managed to sweep!

Bajeczny being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Thumbhisbum has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Thumbhisbum wants to control from the top but Bajeczny keeps moving.
Thumbhisbum won't allow Bajeczny to sweep him here.
Thumbhisbum is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Thumbhisbum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikolaj Bajeczny's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bajeczny lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thumbhisbum defending well as Bajeczny loads up on a big left hand.
Bajeczny misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thumbhisbum doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bajeczny has his takedown stuffed
and Thumbhisbum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thumbhisbum lands a jab to the head.
Thumbhisbum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bajeczny doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bajeczny rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thumbhisbum counters with a nice uppercut.
Thumbhisbum scores with a jab.
Thumbhisbum throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bajeczny on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thumbhisbum feints a jab promting Bajeczny to slip. Thumbhisbum then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bajeczny slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Bajeczny is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thumbhisbum lands a big uppercut and Bajeczny crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bajeczny looks OK. Thumbhisbum waves Bajeczny back to his feet!
Oh Bajeczny is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Mikolaj Bajeczny's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Thumbhisbum lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benjamin Thumbhisbum!
A victorious Benjamin Thumbhisbum thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Jeremy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toyoki Kawamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Jeremy
vs
Kawamura

180 cm
20
212 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

178 cm
21
212 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Kore Fight Nutrition [TG]

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ron Jeremy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Toyoki Kawamura!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawamura throws a sloppy head kick
and Jeremy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Kawamura pushes Jeremy up against the cage in a clinch.
Kawamura lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Ron Jeremy has been cut.
Kawamura gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kawamura misses with a knee to the head.
Kawamura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jeremy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kawamura unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jeremy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kawamura working Jeremy over with knees to the body.
Jeremy is breathing heavily.
Kawamura is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawamura lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kawamura crunches a lovely knee into Jeremy's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kawamura.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kawamura obliges.
Kawamura lands a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawamura lands an elbow inside that Jeremy shrugs off.
Kawamura lands a nice knee to the body.
Kawamura lands a damaging elbow.
Kawamura lands an elbow inside that Jeremy shrugs off.
Kawamura lands a good knee to the midsection. Jeremy won't want to take too many of those.
Kawamura scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kawamura.
Kawamura is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Kawamura.

Ron Jeremy's cut is getting worse.
Kawamura scores with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jeremy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kawamura obliges.
Kawamura throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kawamura.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawamura putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jeremy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kawamura scores with a knee to the head.
Kawamura connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jeremy's face.

Ron Jeremy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kawamura lands a good knee to the midsection. Jeremy won't want to take too many of those.
Jeremy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kawamura with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kawamura scores a nice knee to the body.
Kawamura with a knee to the head.
Kawamura misses with a knee strike.
Kawamura crunches a lovely knee into Jeremy's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kawamura obliges.
Kawamura lands a nice elbow.
Kawamura putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jeremy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawamura landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jeremy fails to pull guard.
Kawamura lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Jeez, Ron Jeremy's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kawamura with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kawamura lands a knee to the body.
Kawamura connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jeremy's face.
A knee to the head by Kawamura.
Kawamura landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kawamura lands a nice knee to the body.
Kawamura unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jeremy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kawamura connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawamura utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawamura using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kawamura crunches a lovely knee into Jeremy's ribcage.
Kawamura landing knees to the head.
Kawamura using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kawamura scores with a knee to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Toyoki Kawamura!
Toyoki Kawamura very nearly forgot to thank Kore Fight Nutrition [TG] amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abel Toushiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Barcos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abel Toushiro has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Toushiro
vs
Barcos

185 cm
27
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

165 cm
20
183 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

Good wrestler
Brawler
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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Abel Toushiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nicolas Barcos!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toushiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Toushiro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barcos misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Toushiro misses the target.

Toushiro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barcos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Barcos is trying to improve his position.

Toushiro swings around for an armbar but Barcos sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Toushiro's guard.
Barcos won't allow Toushiro to sweep him here.
Barcos is in close to Toushiro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barcos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barcos landing some decent shots from guard.
Barcos chips away with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barcos postures up in Toushiro's guard and throws a big left but Toushiro blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barcos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barcos landing with the ground and pound.
Barcos landing some decent shots from guard.
My spies in UNFC Elite Training inform me that Barcos has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barcos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Toushiro's head.
Barcos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barcos throws an elbow that misses. Toushiro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barcos's guard. Nice move by Toushiro!

Toushiro stopping the sweep attempt from Barcos.
Barcos scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Barcos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Toushiro wants to control from the top but Barcos keeps moving.
Barcos throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Barcos wants to sweep here but Toushiro controlling him for the moment.
Barcos keeping moving, preventing Toushiro from controlling successfully.
Barcos 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.
Barcos lands a decent shot there.
Barcos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Toushiro manages to get himself to full guard.

Barcos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Toushiro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barcos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Toushiro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barcos.
Barcos postures up.
Barcos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barcos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toushiro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barcos landing some decent shots from guard.
Barcos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barcos preventing the sweep.
Toushiro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barcos cracks Toushiro with a solid left hand.
Barcos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barcos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barcos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Toushiro is rocked!
Barcos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh Toushiro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Toushiro trying to keep a closed guard but Barcos is proving a slippery customer.
Barcos working some strikes from top position.
Barcos lands a couple of elbows.
Barcos postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Toushiro covers up, he's hurt! Barcos keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Barcos and the ref steps in to end the fight! Barcos can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicolas Barcos!
During a confident post fight interview, Nicolas Barcos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Abel Toushiro spoke after the fight, saying 'this won't be the end of me.I will come back much stronger'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Fazio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Crushman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fazio comes to the cage accompanied by The Mob Rules. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Fazio
vs
Crushman

186 cm
22
212 lbs
4 - 4 - 1

196 cm
21
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Vendetta Supplements 160Q

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 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ed Fazio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Crushman!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Crushman clinches.
Crushman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fazio tries to stall but Crushman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Crushman lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Crushman fails to land.
Fazio lands a hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Daniel Crushman has been cut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Crushman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fazio backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Fazio.
Fazio tries a body shot but Crushman blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Crushman fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Crushman as the two fighters clinch.
Crushman lands a shoulder strike.
Crushman scores with a shoulder strike.
Crushman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fazio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crushman misses with the head strike.
Crushman misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Crushman.
Fazio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fazio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crushman stalling in the clinch but Fazio improves position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fazio can't find room to land a body shot as Crushman controls the action.
Crushman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fazio seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Crushman can turn it around.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fazio throws a head punch that misses.
Fazio tries to work over Crushman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fazio throws a head punch that misses.
Crushman blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Crushman.
Fazio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crushman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Crushman.
Crushman continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Fazio lands a shot to the body.
Fazio swings wildly with an uppercut but Crushman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crushman swings wildly with an uppercut but Fazio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fazio tries a body shot but Crushman blocks it.
Crushman blocks an uppercut.
Crushman blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Crushman as the two fighters clinch.
Fazio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fazio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fazio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crushman's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fazio.
Fazio misses with a punch on the inside.
Crushman throws a head punch that misses.
Fazio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Fazio.
Crushman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Crushman lands with a left to the head.
Fazio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crushman lands a left hand.
Crushman struggles to land a body shot inside as Fazio controls his hands.
Fazio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crushman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fazio blocking some punches.
Fazio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fazio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fazio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Crushman on the inside.
Fazio working aggressively here.
Fazio blocking some punches.
Fazio has a couple of punches blocked by Crushman.
Crushman taking a breather.
Fazio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crushman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Crushman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Crushman.
Crushman takes a shot to the head.
Crushman pushes Fazio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crushman.
Fazio blocks a body shot from Crushman.
A bit of stalling here from Crushman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fazio presses Crushman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fazio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crushman's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Fazio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crushman lands a shot to the body.
Crushman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fazio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crushman lands a right hand.
Fazio misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crushman.
Fazio misses with some punches.
Crushman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fazio backwards.
Fazio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crushman looking to stall.
Crushman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Fazio fails to land.
Crushman blocks a body shot from Fazio.
Fazio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Crushman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Crushman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Crushman tries to clinch up but Fazio circles away and keeps his distance.
Crushman moves out of range of the strikes.
Crushman throws a head kick that misses.
Fazio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crushman shapes to counter with a head kick.
Crushman lands a head kick!
Fazio scores with a body shot.
Fazio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crushman tries a head kick but it misses.
Crushman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Crushman throws a sloppy head kick and Fazio moves out of range easily.
Crushman fails in his attempt to clinch.

Crushman closes the distance and pushes Fazio back into the cage.
Fazio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daniel Crushman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Crushman leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Fazio fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Fazio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fazio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fazio misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crushman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crushman.
Fazio is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fazio tries a body shot but Crushman blocks it.
Crushman cracks Fazio with a nice body shot.
Fazio pushes Crushman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fazio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fazio trying to stall but Crushman improves his position.
Fazio has Crushman pressed against the cage.
Fazio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fazio being controlled against the cage.
Crushman lands with a right to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crushman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crushman taking a breather.
Crushman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fazio misses with a punch on the inside.
Fazio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fazio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fazio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fazio struggles to land a body shot inside as Crushman controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Crushman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fazio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crushman backwards.
Fazio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Crushman.
Fazio working aggressively here.
Crushman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crushman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crushman misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fazio.
Crushman tries to throw a body punch but Fazio avoids it by throwing Crushman back against the cage.
Crushman scores with a shot to the side of Fazio's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fazio letting Crushman take a breather here.
Crushman tries to stall but Fazio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Crushman lands a left hand.
Fazio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fazio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fazio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crushman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fazio is keeping busy.
Fazio tries a body shot but Crushman blocks it.
Fazio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crushman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crushman.
Fazio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fazio misses with a body punch.
Crushman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crushman prevents a body shot from Fazio.
A hook to the body from Crushman.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fazio.
Fazio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crushman's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fazio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fazio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crushman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crushman lands a nice uppercut.
Fazio misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Crushman - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fazio tries to work over Crushman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crushman lands with a right to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Crushman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fazio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fazio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Crushman.
Crushman trying to control the position but instead, Fazio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Crushman into the cage.
Crushman misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Daniel Crushman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Daniel Crushman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Fazio avoids the head kick by Crushman.
Fazio throws a hook but Crushman avoids it easily.
Crushman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Crushman is looking to clinch.
Fazio appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Crushman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crushman throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Crushman.
Fazio takes a kick to the side of the head.
Crushman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fazio.
Crushman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fazio.
Fazio throws out a leg kick but Crushman moves out of range and Fazio only half commits.
Crushman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fazio, right into the meat.
Fazio misses with a left hand
and Crushman counters with a three punch combo that has Fazio backing up. Fazio nods at Crushman to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fazio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crushman misses with a head kick.
Fazio appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Crushman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Crushman misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fazio tries a low kick but Crushman avoids it.
Crushman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fazio if he has to take too many more of those.
Crushman throws a head kick but Fazio moves out of range.
Fazio half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fazio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crushman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fazio.
Fazio blocks a head kick by Crushman.
Crushman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fazio throws out the jab.
Fazio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Crushman throws a head kick that misses.
Crushman throws a sloppy head kick and Fazio moves out of range easily.
Crushman throws a head kick but Fazio moves out of range.
Crushman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crushman tries to clinch there but Fazio circles away.
Crushman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fazio throws out the jab.
Fazio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fazio throws an off balance right hand
and Crushman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Crushman throws a sloppy head kick and Fazio moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crushman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fazio feinted with a counter takedown.
Ed Fazio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crushman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fazio tries to work over Crushman's front leg with a kick but Crushman checks it.
Fazio takes a swing at Crushman's ribcage but misses.
Crushman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crushman throws a head kick but Fazio moves out of range.
Crushman tries to clinch there but Fazio circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crushman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice straight punches there by Fazio. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fazio.
Fazio throws a hook to the side of Crushman's head but Crushman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Crushman responds with a good body kick, but Fazio manages to step out the way in time.
Crushman connects with a high kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fazio.

Crushman takes the fight into the clinch.
Crushman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crushman throws a head punch that misses.
Crushman throws a punch but it's blocked by Fazio.
Fazio tries a body shot but Crushman blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crushman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fazio tries a body shot but Crushman blocks it.
Fazio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crushman swings wildly with an uppercut but Fazio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crushman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crushman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fazio works on Crushman's body with a couple of short punches.
Crushman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Daniel Crushman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fazio.
A right handed body shot lands from Fazio.
Fazio misses with a punch on the inside.
Fazio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crushman's elbow.
Crushman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fazio tries to work over Crushman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fazio misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fazio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fazio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fazio lands with a light punch inside.
Fazio misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Fazio.
Crushman blocking some punches.
Fazio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fazio tries a body shot but Crushman blocks it.
Fazio throws a punch but it's blocked by Crushman.
Fazio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crushman's elbow.
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!
Fazio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crushman prevents a body shot from Fazio.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Crushman!

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A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silvean Maxiq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Rob Zombie - Dragula . Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Brown
vs
Maxiq

183 cm
22
170 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

179 cm
26
175 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Silvean Maxiq!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maxiq.
Maxiq throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body.
Maxiq misses with an uppercut.
Brown throws a quick counter head kick but Maxiq was just out of range.
Maxiq throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Silvean Maxiq seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick lands from Maxiq.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maxiq circles away quickly and effectively.
Maxiq throws a big shot that misses.
Brown changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Maxiq throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maxiq manages to circle out of the way.
Maxiq misses with an uppercut.
As Maxiq looks to move away, Brown throws a big counter combo bu Maxiq just gets out of the way.
Maxiq avoids the head kick by Brown.
Maxiq ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Brown misses its target.
Maxiq throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Brown tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maxiq throws an off balance right hand
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Maxiq swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a head kick.

Maxiq is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown and Maxiq are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Brown throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Maxiq into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Brown knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matt Brown!
Matt Brown decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Brody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchell's entrance music is Joe Jackson- I'm a Man. A fine choice. Brody is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tom Petty - Won't Back Down. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mitchell
vs
Brody

185 cm
21
184 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

181 cm
28
179 lbs
9 - 5 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Just Fight (Everything 8$)
Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Malcolm Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Brody!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brody lands a nice hook to Mitchell's body. Mitchell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mitchell staying out of range there.
Brody moves out of range of the body kick from Mitchell.
Brody is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brody waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mitchell.
Brody rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mitchell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mitchell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mitchell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brody tries to avoid it but Mitchell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brody to the ground. Brody escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mitchell connects with a body shot that sends Brody's belly button to the back.
Mitchell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brody's head.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown but Brody shows good takedown defense.
Mitchell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brody moves away.
Mitchell has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AD Sparstars Inc. in the buildup to the fight.
Malcolm Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell lands a nice looking body shot.
Mitchell lands a body shot.
Mitchell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitchell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brody.
Mitchell tried to score with a low kick but Brody checks it.
Mitchell looks to land a left hand but Brody moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Brody.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell cracks Brody with a right hand to the side of the head.

Brody tries to keep at a distance but Mitchell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brody swings wildly with an uppercut but Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Mitchell.
Brody misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brody tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brody prevents a body shot from Mitchell.
Mitchell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brody pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malcolm Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitchell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brody.
A jab from Brody finds it's way through Mitchell's defenses.
Brody throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mitchell wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Mitchell.
Mitchell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brody loads up on a big right hand but Mitchell slips the punch.
Brody misses with a hook. Mitchell ducked under it nicely.
Brody throws a lazy right hand but Mitchell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mitchell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mitchell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
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!
Mitchell misses with a hook.
Brody looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mitchell throws a body shot but no joy.
Brody lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brody looks to land a combination but Mitchell avoids it well.
Brody looks to land a right hand but Mitchell moved out of range.
Brody takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mitchell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brody tests Mitchell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mitchell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brody's waist but Brody gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mitchell off to one side.
Brody leaves Mitchell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brody.
No joy there for Brody, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mitchell misses with a wild body shot.
Brody circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brody counters with a nice body shot.
Brody takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brody lands a glancing blow to the side of Mitchell's head.
Brody swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mitchell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mitchell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Frank Brody is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brody throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mitchell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brody.
Mitchell takes a swing at Brody's ribcage but misses.
Mitchell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brody checks it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Brody.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brody swinging wildly here.
Mitchell with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Mitchell misses the target.
Mitchell is looking to wear down Brody with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brody on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mitchell connects with a crisp jab.
Mitchell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brody throws out a counter right but Mitchell avoids it with no problem.

Mitchell rushes Brody and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mitchell blocks an uppercut.
Brody misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mitchell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mitchell lands a nice shot to the body.

Mitchell successfully pulls guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brody trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mitchell manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

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

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

Mitchell lands a nice shot that snaps Brody's head back.
Mitchell slips a jab from Brody.
Mitchell attempts a counter takedown but Brody avoids it well and moves away.
Mitchell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mitchell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brody was well out of range. Poor timing from Mitchell.
Malcolm Mitchell is winning the standup battle so far.
Brody walks into a straight right hand from Mitchell.

It looks like Frank Brody has been cut.

Mitchell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brody sprawls well initially but Mitchell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell throws a strike but Brody avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mitchell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brody is keeping the position for now.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but Brody keeps moving.

Brody escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mitchell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mitchell tries to free his leg and advance position but Brody is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Brody is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mitchell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mitchell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brody trying to control but Mitchell postures up.
Mitchell thows a huge punch but Brody dodges it nicely.
Brody is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mitchell jumps into side control!

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.
An elbow from Mitchell crashes against the mat.
Brody regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mitchell's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Mitchell is thwarting Brody's attempts to control the position.
Brody has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mitchell blocks the strikes from Brody.
Mitchell is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Brody reverses the position - he's now on top in Mitchell's guard.
Brody distracts Mitchell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell has Brody pulled in close to control his posture.
Mitchell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brody preventing the sweep.
Brody postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell pulls Brody in close to prevent any damage.
Brody trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
Brody in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mitchell pulls Brody in close to prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mitchell walks into a straight right hand from Brody.
Brody is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mitchell.
Mitchell slips a jab from Brody.
Brody throws a looping overhand right but Mitchell ducks down to avoid it.
Mitchell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Mitchell.
Mitchell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brody.
Brody loads up on a big right hand but Mitchell slips the punch.
Brody throws a low kick but Mitchell moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brody takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

Mitchell moves into the clinch.

Brody escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mitchell works over Brody's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm Mitchell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Brody'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!

Mitchell misses with a looping right.
Mitchell lands a nice looking body shot.
Mitchell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mitchell misses with a kick to the body
and Brody connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by Mitchell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brody misses with a looping left.
Mitchell scores with a sloppy right hand. Brody should have avoided that one.
Mitchell digs a good hook to Brody's body.
Brody tries to move into range but Mitchell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brody throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mitchell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mitchell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brody might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Brody takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Brody is rocked!
Mitchell throws a body punch but Brody moves out of range.
Mitchell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brody.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brody works the jab nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brody throws a jab but it's blocked by Mitchell.
Mitchell lands a jab to the nose.
Brody is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mitchell.
Mitchell lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brody will feel that in the morning.
Brody misses with a double jab.
Brody misses with a wild combination.
Mitchell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mitchell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mitchell scores with a nice strike.

That has opened up Frank Brody's cut even more.
A telegraphed right hand from Brody misses the target.
Mitchell lands a nice looking body kick.
Mitchell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Brody takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brody looks to throw the jab but Mitchell is out of range.
Mitchell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brody misses with a looping left.
Brody looks to land a left hand but Mitchell moved out of range nicely.
Brody takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Mitchell lands a left and a right that sends Brody crashing to the canvas! Mitchell dives into mount looking to finish!
Brody is still in real trouble! Can Mitchell finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Mitchell! Brody is hurt baaadly! Mitchell is firing away with more strikes - Brody is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm Mitchell!
Post fight, Malcolm Mitchell took to the microphone: 'Commence operation Winning Streak!'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ferdinand Cortes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Tsoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsoi has chosen Zvezda po Imeni Solnce as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cortes
vs
Tsoi

169 cm
21
150 lbs
13 - 0 - 1

169 cm
22
133 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good takedowns
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ferdinand Cortes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Viktor Tsoi!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsoi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cortes throws a hook but Tsoi blocks it.
Tsoi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cortes was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsoi.
Viktor Tsoi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Cortes has Tsoi up against the cage in a clinch.
Tsoi tries a body shot but Cortes blocks it.
Cortes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cortes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsoi's elbow.
Tsoi misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Cortes.
Cortes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cortes tries to work over Tsoi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cortes can't find room to land a body shot as Tsoi controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsoi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsoi trying to control the position but instead, Cortes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tsoi into the cage.
Tsoi lands a nice uppercut.
Cortes scores with a shoulder strike.
Cortes takes a shot to the head.
Cortes lands a right hand.
Cortes works on Tsoi's body with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tsois head.
Tsoi can't find room to land a body shot as Cortes controls the action.
Tsoi tries to pull guard but Cortes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tsoi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsoi lands a shoulder strike.
Cortes can't find room to land a body shot as Tsoi controls the action.
Cortes prevents a body shot from Tsoi.
Tsoi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tsoi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsoi wants to take the fight to the mat but Cortes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cortes prevents Tsoi from breaking the clinch.
Cortes scores with a shoulder strike.
Cortes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tsoi or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cortes.

Tsoi pulls Cortes into guard.

Tsoi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cortes defends well.

Cortes gets to his feet - Tsoi follows without any prompting.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Cortes.
Ferdinand Cortes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tsoi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tsoi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cortes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferdinand Cortes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Tsoi.
Tsoi slips a straight right by Cortes.
Cortes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tsoi throws a big shot that misses.
Tsoi lands with a straight right. Cortes didn't see that one coming.
Tsoi throws a low kick but Cortes moves out of range easily.
Tsoi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cortes. That did some damage!
Tsoi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tsoi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cortes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortes scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Tsoi misses.
Cortes moves out of range of the body kick from Tsoi.
Cortes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cortes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tsoi manages to circle out of the way.
Cortes lands a jab to the head.
Tsoi misses with an uppercut. Cortes saw that one coming.
Tsoi thows a body kick. Cortes tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A big left from Tsoi misses.

Cortes has Tsoi up against the cage in a clinch.
Tsoi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cortes's elbow.
Cortes pushes Tsoi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cortes presses Tsoi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cortes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cortes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Tsoi is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsoi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tsoi is still on wobbly legs! Can Cortes finish him?
Tsoi prevents a body shot from Cortes.
Cortes lands a big right hand that drops Tsoi! The killer instinct kicks in and Cortes finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Cortes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ferdinand Cortes!
Ferdinand Cortes retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Ferdinand Cortes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.