UPF ONE: Grand Re-Opening PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Riley Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clint Hester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clint Hester has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Riley Gracie 's chin.

Gracie
vs
Hester

205 cm
20
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Sportsmanship Ltd.

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Riley Gracie !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clint Hester !
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hester defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Hester into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Hester .
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hester feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Gracie . That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gracie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Hester is keeping him busy.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Hester is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gracie seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hester is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Riley Gracie !

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RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Graves
vs
Cole

183 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Sportsmanship Ltd.

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phillip Cole!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Graves pinned against the cage. Graves gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cole wants to clinch
and Graves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cole shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Graves defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Graves scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cole with a poor takedown
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mike Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillip Cole.
Graves leaves Cole with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves scores with a nice head shot.

Cole gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cole wants to get back to striking at distance but Graves won't allow it.
Cole is stalling here.

Cole has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Graves uses from the top position.
Cole seems keen to control Graves's posture.
Cole has momentary wrist control but Graves slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves tries to stand but Cole is controlling from the bottom.
Cole pulls Graves in close to his closed guard and prevents Graves from doing any damage or advancing position.

Cole is working an open guard so Graves takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cole shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Graves sprawls well. Graves wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cole gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Graves.
Cole tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Graves counter with a right hand.

Cole rushes Graves and presses him up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cole tries for a takedown. No joy.

Cole successfully pulls guard.
Cole working a defensive guard here.

Cole is working an open guard so Graves takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Graves throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Graves stuns Cole with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cole walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice straight punches there by Graves. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Graves.
Graves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cole but Cole pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Graves is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cole throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Graves's waist but Graves gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cole off to one side.
Cole shoots in but no luck this time.
Cole closes the distance and clinches up with Graves, looking for a takedown. Cole pushes Graves against the cage but Graves circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Graves lands the left hand.
Graves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cole tries to clinch but Graves is having none of it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cole has Graves pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Graves manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Graves 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.

Cole dives in for a single leg takedown but Graves sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cole tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck for Cole with that takedown attempt.
A combination from Cole does no damage.
Graves misses with a takedown attempt - Cole sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good shot there by Graves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Cole.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Cole 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A punch lands to the side of Cole 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Graves avoids the head kick by Cole.
Graves went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Phillip Cole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graves lands a nice shot that snaps Cole's head back.
Cole looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mike Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillip Cole.
Cole shoots in and drives through. Graves sprawls well.
Graves drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cole sprawls and moves away.
Cole tries to clinch but Graves moves away
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mike Graves is winning the standup battle so far.
A clash of legs there as Graves blocks the low kick.
Graves went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
No luck for Cole with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cole defends well and Graves ends up having to push Cole into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cole goes for a double leg but Graves avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Graves continues to drive forward.
Cole dives in for a single leg takedown but Graves sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

Graves shoots in and bounces Cole off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cole's guard.
Cole should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Cole is looking to stand up but Graves isn't so interested in that idea.
Cole controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Cole has his hands on Graves's head, controlling the position.

Cole had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Graves defends it easily.
Graves trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cole's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cole is adopting a defensive guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

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.
Cole looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Graves is fending him off so far but Cole persists. Nope, Graves circles away and we're back to standing.

Graves is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cole's half guard.
Graves trying to control from half guard but Cole is working away.
Cole wants to get back to full guard.
Cole is refusing to be controlled, as Graves sits in half guard.
Cole is trying is best to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Graves dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.

Cole missing with a left hand there. Graves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Cole manages to avoid it.
Graves closes the distance and clinches up with Cole, looking for a takedown. Graves pushes Cole against the cage but Cole circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And Cole tries to counter it with a takedown but Graves pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cole shoots and misses
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.

Cole instigates a clinch.
Cole goes for a takedown in the clinch but Graves prevents it.
Graves stops a takedown attempt from Cole.
Mike Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillip Cole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole working aggressively here.

Cole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cole doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cole circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cole shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Graves thuds a left hand into Cole's body.
Nice sprawl there from Graves as Cole shoots in.
Cole wants to clinch but Graves slips to the side
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Graves connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cole shoots in but Graves avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch but Graves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cole looks for a takedown but Graves sprawls well.

Graves bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Graves decides to stand back up.
Cole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cole shoots and misses
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
Cole fails with the takedown

and Graves counters with a takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Graves has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Graves circles away from the clinch attempt.

Cole rushes Graves and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cole misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Graves.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cole tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cole is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cole is trying to pull guard but Graves has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Cole's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cole is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Cole breaks from the clinch.
Cole fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cole can do to turn this around?
Cole shoots in but Graves avoids the takedown attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Graves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Graves, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Graves!

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FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyrion Shanahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Senna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Tyrion Shanahan has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Shanahan
vs
Senna

190 cm
18
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Sportsmanship Ltd.

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyrion Shanahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Senna!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shanahan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Senna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shanahan lands a jab to the head.
Shanahan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Senna looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shanahan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Senna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Senna slips a jab and a cross from Shanahan.
Senna walks into a left hand.
Shanahan misses with a jab to the body
enabling Senna to counter with a crisp jab.
Shanahan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shanahan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Senna has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Senna staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Senna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shanahan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shanahan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Senna.
Tyrion Shanahan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shanahan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shanahan thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Senna misses.
Shanahan misses with a right hand
and Senna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Shanahan misses the target.
Senna shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shanahan pinned against the cage. Shanahan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shanahan throws a big counter combination but Senna scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shanahan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shanahan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shanahan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Senna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Senna was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shanahan throws a jab when Senna was well out of range.
Senna appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shanahan lands a jab.

Senna fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shanahan to the ground. Senna is now in Shanahan's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Senna advances position into side control!
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!

Senna has hold of Shanahan's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Shanahan tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Senna cranks the arm and Shanahan screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Shanahan, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Felipe Senna!
Felipe Senna managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sportsmanship Ltd., into his post fight interview.

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FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mustafiq Rana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kashmire Gates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rana comes to the cage accompanied by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xw-isamfqEs. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Rana
vs
Gates

179 cm
26
179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
18
176 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Sportsmanship Ltd.

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mustafiq Rana!
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, Kashmire Gates!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rana lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gates backs up against the cage.

Rana scores with a takedown into Gates's guard.
Gates can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rana controls the pace.

Gates is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rana is aware though and is defending well.

Gates has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rana is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gates.

Rana working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rana has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gates!

Rana looking for a guillotine from mount but Gates is having none of it.
Rana controlling from the full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gates can't escape the position.
Rana controlling from the full mount.
Rana fails to move to back control.
Rana sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rana works his way to his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rana really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gates.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Gates's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rana keeps control of the position easily here as Gates tries to buck him off.

Gates is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gates wants to escape the position.
Gates is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Rana off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Rana is persistently looking for the submission but Gates is defending it well.
Gates is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rana.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gates defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Rana is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Gates with him. Gates is trying to defend but Rana has an arm under the chin now! Gates grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mustafiq Rana!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mustafiq Rana thanked Sportsmanship Ltd. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vrushak Madhura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Ohmsford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vrushak Madhura has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Madhura
vs
Ohmsford

183 cm
27
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
19
192 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

Sportsmanship Ltd.

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vrushak Madhura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cole Ohmsford!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Madhura scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ohmsford manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Madhura is looking to control Ohmsford's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Madhura avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Madhura actively working from the bottom here.
Ohmsford sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Madhura defending well though.
Madhura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ohmsford.
Ohmsford sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Madhura defending well though.

Ohmsford is trying to work for a kimura but Madhura is defending well.
Ohmsford throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Madhura works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ohmsford is looking to stand up but Madhura won't let him.
Ohmsford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Madhura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Ohmsford drops back looking for a leg! Madhura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Madhura manages to kick Ohmsford off! Ohmsford jumps back into Madhura's guard.
Ohmsford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Madhura swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohmsford trying to control the position from guard on top but Madhura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Madhura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ohmsford doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ohmsford manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ohmsford trying to control the position from guard on top but Madhura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ohmsford seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Madhura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohmsford trying to control the position from guard on top but Madhura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ohmsford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Madhura swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Madhura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ohmsford is aware though and is defending well.
Madhura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ohmsford.
Ohmsford throwing strikes from guard but Madhura blocks nicely.
Ohmsford trying to control but Madhura is working from the bottom.

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

Madhura has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohmsford has momentary wrist control but Madhura slips an elbow through the middle.
Madhura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Ohmsford has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Madhura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Madhura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Madhura is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ohmsford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Madhura throwing strikes from guard but Ohmsford blocks nicely.
Ohmsford looking for a sweep. Not yet Ohmsford, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ohmsford is looking for a triangle but Madhura pushes his legs off easily.

Ohmsford is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ohmsford keeping moving, preventing Madhura from controlling successfully.
Ohmsford looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Madhura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ohmsford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ohmsford working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Madhura.
Madhura landing some decent shots from guard.
Ohmsford preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vrushak Madhura 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.

Madhura closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vrushak Madhura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Madhura landing a few strikes.
Ohmsford takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ohmsford tries to bench press Madhura off him but Madhura keeps the position.
Madhura working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Madhura fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ohmsford manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Madhura is defending against the submission attempts here by Ohmsford.
Still in half guard, Ohmsford seems content to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madhura regains full guard. Nicely done.

Madhura looking for a triangle here. Ohmsford is fighting it but it looks tight! Madhura pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ohmsford is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Vrushak Madhura!
A relieved looking Vrushak Madhura thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Twelve Knickerbocker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sal Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Knickerbocker might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Big K.R.I.T. - Saturdays = Celebration. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sal Thompson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Knickerbocker
vs
Thompson

180 cm
25
176 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Can Moonwalk

Sportsmanship Ltd.

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Twelve Knickerbocker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sal Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
No joy there for Thompson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knickerbocker looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Thompson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thompson takes a shot right to the bread basket.

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

Knickerbocker stands up and beckons Thompson to join him on the feet.
Knickerbocker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thompson as he avoids it easily.
Knickerbocker fails with the takedown
and Thompson counters with a one-two to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thompson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Knickerbocker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thompson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Knickerbocker shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twelve Knickerbocker. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Knickerbocker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Thompson is looking for a sweep. Knickerbocker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knickerbocker seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knickerbocker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Knickerbocker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thompson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Thompson tries to get to full guard but Knickerbocker has control of the leg.
Knickerbocker throwing shots but Thompson is blocking nicely.
Knickerbocker controlling the pace.

Knickerbocker escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Knickerbocker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Knickerbocker misses with an uppercut
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Knickerbocker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Thompson rushes Knickerbocker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson wants to get back to striking at distance but Knickerbocker won't allow it.
Thompson lands a damaging elbow.

Knickerbocker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thompson with a poor takedown
and Knickerbocker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thompson checks the leg kick.
Thompson tries to clinch there but Knickerbocker circles away.
Knickerbocker misses with a kick to the body.
Thompson tries to clinch up but Knickerbocker circles away and keeps his distance.
Twelve Knickerbocker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses the jab.
Knickerbocker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Knickerbocker throwing a counter right hand but Thompson manages to avoid it.

Knickerbocker clinches up with Thompson and pushes him back against the cage.

Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knickerbocker fails in his attempt to clinch.

Thompson takes the fight into the clinch.

Knickerbocker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Thompson is working Knickerbocker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Thompson working some strikes from top position.
Thompson trying to control but Knickerbocker is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knickerbocker is looking to stand up but Thompson isn't so interested in that idea.
Knickerbocker keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Knickerbocker has wrist control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Thompson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knickerbocker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Knickerbocker moves in looking to clinch but Thompson pushes him off.
Knickerbocker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thompson.
A counter left hand to the body from Knickerbocker misses its target.
Knickerbocker misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Knickerbocker lands with a hook. Thompson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sal Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knickerbocker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knickerbocker dives in and grabs Thompson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes down on Knickerbocker's head and hops out.

Thompson instigates a clinch.
Thompson being controlled against the cage.
Thompson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knickerbocker has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Knickerbocker's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knickerbocker can't break the clinch.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Knickerbocker manages to get underhooks.
Thompson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Knickerbocker to keep the fight standing.
Thompson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Knickerbocker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thompson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Twelve Knickerbocker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sal Thompson.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.

Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knickerbocker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thompson tries to avoid it but Knickerbocker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thompson to the ground. Thompson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thompson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Knickerbocker throws a head kick that misses.

Knickerbocker shoots in and bounces Thompson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Knickerbocker trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson pulls Knickerbocker in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knickerbocker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Knickerbocker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
Thompson looking to control but Knickerbocker passes into half guard.
Knickerbocker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Knickerbocker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thompson is trying to stand up here but Knickerbocker is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knickerbocker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Thompson tries to kick Knickerbocker off but Knickerbocker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Knickerbocker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Knickerbocker wants to stand up but Thompson is controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Knickerbocker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thompson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.

Thompson clinches.

Thompson manages to break the clinch.

Thompson rushes Knickerbocker and presses him up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knickerbocker wants to get back to striking at distance but Thompson won't allow it.
Knickerbocker is trying to force a seperation but Thompson has the dominant position.
Thompson taking a breather.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knickerbocker has had enough of the clinch but Thompson keeps him there for the moment.
Thompson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Knickerbocker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thompson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thompson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thompson avoids a wild elbow strike from Knickerbocker.
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 Twelve Knickerbocker will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Knickerbocker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thompson is looking to stand up but Knickerbocker isn't so interested in that idea.
Knickerbocker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knickerbocker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knickerbocker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Knickerbocker is controlling him.
Knickerbocker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Knickerbocker throws a big elbow that misses.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Thompson wants to clinch.
Knickerbocker misses with a takedown attempt - Thompson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thompson throws a fast counter high kick but Knickerbocker manages to duck under it in time.

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.
Knickerbocker tries a head kick but it misses.
Knickerbocker throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range.
Knickerbocker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Knickerbocker loads up on a big right hand but Thompson slips the punch.
Knickerbocker shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense.
As Knickerbocker backs off Thompson throws a huge counter combo but Knickerbocker manages to avoid it all.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson scores with a three punch combo!
Knickerbocker takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Thompson closes the distance and pushes Knickerbocker back into the cage.
Knickerbocker misses with some punches.
Thompson can't get the takedown.

Knickerbocker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thompson lands a front kick.
Knickerbocker darts in looking for a takedown but Thompson gets double underhooks and turns Knickerbocker into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twelve Knickerbocker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Knickerbocker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Twelve Knickerbocker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Knickerbocker does no damage.
Knickerbocker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thompson defends it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Thompson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knickerbocker tries to clinch but Thompson moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Thompson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Knickerbocker moves into the clinch successfully.
Sal Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knickerbocker has been working on his balance at Kombat MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Thompson.
Knickerbocker tries to pull guard but Thompson holds him up against the cage and eventually Knickerbocker drops back down to his feet.
Thompson landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Thompson breaks the clinch.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knickerbocker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knickerbocker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thompson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Knickerbocker drives through with a takedown into Thompson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Thompson wants to stand and escape but Knickerbocker is having none of it.
Twelve Knickerbocker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knickerbocker wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knickerbocker controlling from the top 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 Twelve Knickerbocker.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knickerbocker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twelve Knickerbocker!
Twelve Knickerbocker very nearly forgot to thank Sportsmanship Ltd. 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.

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adalet Sadik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Thomas
vs
Sadik

180 cm
20
194 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Sportsmanship Ltd.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vincent Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adalet Sadik !
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sadik misses with a low kick as Thomas jumps back.

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

Thomas is rocked!
Sadik throws a series of punches but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sadik fakes the body blow, causing Thomas to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Thomas goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adalet Sadik !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Akito Toyotoku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emilio McCann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCann has chosen Run the Jewels - Get It as his entrance music. Akito Toyotoku has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Toyotoku
vs
McCann

175 cm
27
177 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

174 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Sportsmanship Ltd.

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akito Toyotoku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emilio McCann!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toyotoku throws a nice inside leg kick.
Toyotoku showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCann.
Toyotoku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Toyotoku just misses with a punch to the body.
Akito Toyotoku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCann checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Toyotoku. That's going to slow McCann down.
McCann on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Toyotoku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCann tries to clinch there but Toyotoku circles away.
Toyotoku looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McCann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCann blocks the body kick.
McCann tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McCann walks forward, straight into a front kick from Toyotoku.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Toyotoku slams his shin into McCann's torso.
McCann shoots in for a takedown but Toyotoku shows good takedown defense.
McCann takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Toyotoku lets loose with a powerful body kick. McCann will feel that in the morning.
Toyotoku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCann was well out of range. Poor timing from Toyotoku.
McCann changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've been told by Toyotoku's head coaches at Body Pain_12elite_599$+VM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Toyotoku. That's going to slow McCann down.
Toyotoku thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McCann if he has to take too many more of those.
McCann looks winded!
McCann avoids a kick to the body.
Toyotoku throws a head kick that McCann semi-blocks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Toyotoku. That's going to slow McCann down.
Toyotoku misses with a body kick.
Toyotoku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCann chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Toyotoku can pounce on him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Toyotoku.
McCann throws a predictable looking body shot
and Toyotoku counters with a good low kick that McCann was not able to check.
Toyotoku lands a right hook to the body.
Toyotoku throws a leg kick but McCann sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Toyotoku is looking to chop away at McCann's legs.
McCann takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Toyotoku thumps McCann with a low kick.
McCann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Toyotoku circles away.
Toyotoku misses with a body kick.
Toyotoku lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCann's sensitive parts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toyotoku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Toyotoku tries a head kick but it misses.
McCann tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCann has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Toyotoku.
Toyotoku lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Toyotoku throws a front kick that sends McCann stumbling back into the cage.
McCann takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Toyotoku feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McCann's calf.
McCann with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Toyotoku to score with a decent uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Toyotoku.
Toyotoku scores with a head kick. McCann tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Toyotoku misses with a wild body shot.

That's four 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!
Toyotoku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Toyotoku.
McCann's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Toyotoku circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Toyotoku circles away quickly and effectively.
Toyotoku fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCann is out of range.
McCann 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.
Toyotoku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Toyotoku looks for the body kick but McCann saw that one coming.
Toyotoku goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Toyotoku lands a nice looking body kick.
Toyotoku looks to land a body kick but McCann moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A slapping body kick lands there for Toyotoku.
Toyotoku misses with a kick to the body.
McCann tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Toyotoku moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Toyotoku.
Toyotoku connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Toyotoku.
McCann drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Toyotoku defends it well.
Toyotoku misses with an attempted mid kick.
Toyotoku throws a head kick but McCann moves out of range.
McCann is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but McCann might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Toyotoku has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCann walks into a left hand.
Toyotoku attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Toyotoku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCann can do to turn this around?
Toyotoku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCann tries to counter with a clinch but Toyotoku shakes him off and moves away.
Toyotoku throws a leg kick that is checked

and McCann counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Toyotoku!

That's one minute gone in the round.

McCann has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A nice combination there by McCann.
Toyotoku throws a push kick but McCann slaps the foot to one side.
McCann is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Akito Toyotoku is winning the standup battle so far.

McCann moves into the clinch.
McCann keeps control of Toyotoku as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, McCann throws an elbow but misses.
Toyotoku is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McCann tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Toyotoku smiles and moves away.
Toyotoku looks for the body kick but McCann saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Toyotoku tenderised McCann's leg. McCann is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCann avoids a kick to the body.
Akito Toyotoku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toyotoku thows a leg kick but McCann checks it

and McCann decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Toyotoku's guard.
McCann trying to control but Toyotoku is working from the bottom.
McCann connects with a couple of short punches.
McCann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Toyotoku escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McCann passes Toyotoku's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toyotoku wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toyotoku slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McCann throwing strikes from guard but Toyotoku blocks nicely.
McCann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Toyotoku kicks McCann off and gets to his feet.
McCann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Toyotoku circles away quickly and effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toyotoku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Toyotoku throws a looping overhand right but McCann ducks down to avoid it.

McCann forces Toyotoku back against the cage and clinches.
McCann prevents Toyotoku from breaking the clinch.
Toyotoku is trying to push McCann away but McCann has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Toyotoku working hard to break the clinch.
Toyotoku wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McCann has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McCann just misses with a elbow thrown towards Toyotoku's brow.
McCann drops down looking for an ankle pick but Toyotoku pulls his leg out and moves away.
Akito Toyotoku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emilio McCann.
Toyotoku swings away with a leg kick that misses.
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 Akito Toyotoku will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

McCann chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Toyotoku can pounce on him.
Toyotoku pushes McCann away with a front kick.
Toyotoku tries to land a leg kick but McCann saw it coming and moves away.
McCann blocks a leg kick.
Emilio McCann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice inside leg kick there by Toyotoku. That's going to slow McCann down.
Toyotoku thuds his shin into the meat of McCann's side.
Toyotoku throws a lazy head kick

and McCann moves into the clinch.
Toyotoku looking to throw knees to the head but McCann is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toyotoku tries to break free but McCann pushes him back against the cage.
Toyotoku tries to break the clinch but McCann is controlling the position.
Toyotoku wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McCann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCann misses with a jab, cross combination.
Toyotoku scoring well with a low kick there.
Toyotoku scores with a kick to the body.
McCann misses with a wild combination.
As McCann backs away, Toyotoku returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McCann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Toyotoku misses with a body kick.
Toyotoku 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.
McCann fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toyotoku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Toyotoku plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Toyotoku tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Toyotoku.
Toyotoku lands a head kick. McCann smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toyotoku throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McCann on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Toyotoku. Toyotoku obviously looking to wear him down.
McCann closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Toyotoku throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Toyotoku lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCann's sensitive parts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toyotoku missing with a left hand there. McCann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCann on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Toyotoku gets caught flat footed, as McCann shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McCann throwing strikes from guard but Toyotoku blocks nicely.

Toyotoku is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Toyotoku wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McCann is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Toyotoku is defending well.
Toyotoku looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Toyotoku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Toyotoku lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCann's sensitive parts.
Toyotoku lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toyotoku scoring well with a low kick there.
Toyotoku throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Toyotoku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Toyotoku scores with a head kick.
McCann throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCann misses with a few strikes there.
Emilio McCann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akito Toyotoku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCann steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Toyotoku. That one must have hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akito Toyotoku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Toyotoku, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akito Toyotoku!
After the big win, Akito Toyotoku made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sportsmanship Ltd. and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ima You (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). You's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, date rate . Ima You is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

You
vs
Wells

191 cm
25
195 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

191 cm
21
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Sportsmanship Ltd.

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ima You!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Wells!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Wells or perhaps it was just good defense by You, which made it look bad.

You clinches up with Wells and pushes him back against the cage.

You jumps into guard, dragging Wells to the mat.
Wells wants to pass the guard but You is keeping the position.
Wells really doesn't want to stay on the ground with You. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wells trying to control the position from guard on top but You is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

You is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Wells frees his head nicely. Oh but You has switched to an armbar! Wells is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ima You!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ima You made sure he mentioned Sportsmanship Ltd., along with how happy he was to win his fight.