QFC Tournament 565 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Borwell (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.

Ray
vs
Borwell

188 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Timothy Ray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Richard Borwell!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borwell swats away the attempt to clinch by Ray.
Ray shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Borwell sprawls well. Borwell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ray gets slowly back to his feet.
Ray tries to clinch but Borwell moves out of range.
Borwell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ray swivels and escapes.
As Borwell tries to get set, Ray tries to push him back and clinch up but Borwell manages to avoid the attempt.
Ray goes for a double leg but Borwell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Borwell continues to drive forward.
Ray shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Borwell defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Ray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borwell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ray on the side of the head.

It looks like Timothy Ray has been cut.
Borwell takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borwell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ray avoids it really well and circles away.
Ray throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Borwell lands with a good body shot.
Borwell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ray avoids it really well and circles away.
Borwell shoots in and drives through. Ray sprawls well.
Borwell shoots in looking for a takedown. Ray tries to sprawl out of it but Borwell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ray manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray tries to clinch
and Borwell counters with a thumping low kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Borwell - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ray is trying to break the clinch but Borwell has him pressed against the cage.
Borwell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ray smiles and moves away.
Ray shoots in and drives through. Borwell sprawls well.
Borwell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ray throws a body kick that misses
letting Borwell counter with a right hand.

Borwell moves into the clinch.
Ray wants a takedown.
Ray is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borwell is struggling to control the position.
Ray is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ray jumps guard but Borwell stands there with Ray around his waist. Ray gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Borwell breaks from the clinch.
Ray tries for a takedown but Borwell circles away easily

and Borwell counters by moving into the clinch.
Borwell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ray gets the underhooks and prevents it.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Borwell moves into the clinch successfully.

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

Ray tries to keep at a distance but Borwell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Borwell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Borwell stalling in the clinch.

Borwell gets control of Ray's arms and successfully pulls guard. Borwell will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Borwell pulls Ray in close to prevent any damage.
Ray trying to control the position from guard on top but Borwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Borwell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timothy Ray's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Borwell digs a good hook to Ray's body.
Borwell leaves Ray with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Borwell closes the distance and clinches.

Borwell breaks the clinch.
Ray has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borwell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ray misses with a two punch combination.
Borwell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Ray tries to keep at a distance but Borwell has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borwell landing knees to the body.

Borwell manages to pull guard.
Ray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ray wants to control from the top but Borwell keeps moving.

Borwell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borwell trying to control the position here.
Ray will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Borwell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Borwell isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ray stacks Borwell on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ray!
Ray content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Borwell is not content to let Ray control the position.
Borwell can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from Borwell but he's now mounted!
Ray trying to control but Borwell is having none of it.
Borwell is in all sorts of trouble here.

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.
Borwell tries to hold on but Ray postures up.
Borwell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Borwell wants to control but Ray is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ray trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Borwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Timothy Ray's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ray tries for a takedown but Borwell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Borwell closes the distance and clinches.
Ray fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ray jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Borwell walks away with a smile on his face. Ray gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Ray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ray doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Borwell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Borwell.
Borwell gets underhooks to prevent Ray's takedown attempt.
Borwell tries for a takedown but Ray manages to get underhooks.
Borwell can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ray is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Borwell to keep the fight standing.
Borwell lands with a left to the head.
Borwell wants to take the fight to the mat but Ray manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Borwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ray doesn't manage to clinch there - Borwell circles away.
Ray tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Borwell defends well and Ray ends up having to push Borwell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Borwell dives in for a single leg takedown but Ray sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Borwell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ray, pushing him back against the cage.

Borwell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ray tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Borwell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Borwell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ray with a body shot.
Ray displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Borwell.
Ray throws a sloppy head kick and Borwell moves out of range easily.

Borwell gets a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borwell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Borwell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ray is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ray is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Borwell 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.
Ray takes a shot to the head.
Borwell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ray after a bit of a struggle.
Ray is stalling here.
Ray is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ray tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Borwell lands an elbow that stopped Ray in his tracks for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borwell'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.
Borwell has Ray pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ray manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ray is trying to break the clinch but Borwell is controlling him.

Borwell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Borwell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Borwell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Borwell is looking to stand up but Ray isn't so interested in that idea.
Ray stopping the sweep attempt from Borwell.

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.
Ray trying to control the position from guard on top but Borwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borwell is pulling down on Ray's head. It's preventing any offense from Ray, at least for the moment.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Borwell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Borwell 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Richard Borwell!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Richard Borwell!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Richard Borwell!

Richard Borwell wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Decimus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Morton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Decimus comes to the cage accompanied by The Might of Rome. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Decimus
vs
Morton

188 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
23
267 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maximus Decimus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Duke Morton!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Morton finds it's way through Decimus's defenses.

It looks like Maximus Decimus has been cut.
Duke Morton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Morton drops Decimus with a beautiful combination! Decimus stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Morton is looking for the KO!
Decimus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Morton lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Decimus falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Duke Morton!
The defeated Maximus Decimus had this to say: 'Nothing happens to anyone that he is not fitted by nature to bear.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Kearney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wike Pyson (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.

Kearney
vs
Pyson

192 cm
23
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
16
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Kearney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wike Pyson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pyson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kearney tries to avoid it but Pyson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kearney to the ground. Kearney escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pyson tries to clinch there but Kearney circles away.
Pyson shoots in and drives through. Kearney sprawls well.

Pyson tries to sprawl but Kearney drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kearney seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kearney content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kearney lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kearney decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Pyson fails with a takedown attempt.
Joe Kearney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wike Pyson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kearney misses with a low kick as Pyson jumps back.

Kearney drives through with a takedown into Pyson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kearney is standing up over Pyson. Pyson looks to escape but Kearney dives into side control.

Pyson struggling a bit here.
Kearney controls the position.
Kearney working the head and body with strikes.
Pyson looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kearney is working to tighten his grip on Pyson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Pyson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kearney is really squeezing tight and eventually Pyson passes out! Kearney breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joe Kearney!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Petrosyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pipka Deep (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.

Petrosyan
vs
Deep

194 cm
23
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

205 cm
23
262 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshihiro Petrosyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pipka Deep!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deep throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrosyan.

Petrosyan clinches up with Deep and pushes him back against the cage.
Deep tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Petrosyan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Deep is trying to pull guard but Petrosyan has him pressed against the cage.
Petrosyan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Petrosyan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrosyan throws a good cross that connects.
Deep throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Petrosyan's waist but Petrosyan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Deep off to one side.
Yoshihiro Petrosyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pipka Deep.
Petrosyan lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Pipka Deep has been cut.
Petrosyan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Deep is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Petrosyan digs a good body shot into Deep's ribs.
Petrosyan swinging wildly here.
Petrosyan scores with a head kick. Deep tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrosyan tries to clinch up but Deep circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrosyan tries to clinch
and Deep counters with a series of strikes. Petrosyan will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petrosyan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Deep with a lazy takedown attempt
and Petrosyan counters with a one-two to the body.
Deep looks winded!
Petrosyan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Petrosyan throws a left and a right that both miss

and Deep holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Deep is trying to maintain a safe position but Petrosyan gets an underhook and turns Deep into the cage.
Deep takes an elbow to the temple.
Petrosyan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrosyan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Petrosyan gets through Deep's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Petrosyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrosyan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Petrosyan scores with a four punch combination!
Petrosyan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Deep's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deep takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Petrosyan throws a right and a left that Deep avoids nicely.
Petrosyan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Petrosyan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Deep responds with a good body kick, but Petrosyan manages to step out the way in time.
Petrosyan lands a jab to the head.
Petrosyan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Deep closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Deep takes an elbow to the temple.
Deep wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Petrosyan has him pressed against the cage.
Petrosyan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Deep's face.
A frustrated look appears on Petrosyan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Petrosyan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Deep wants to break free but Petrosyan has control.

Petrosyan manages to break the clinch.
Petrosyan misses with a head kick.
Petrosyan leaves Deep with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Petrosyan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Deep throws a counter combo.
Petrosyan moves in looking to clinch but Deep pushes him off.
Deep takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Petrosyan blocks a head kick by Deep.
A head kick misses from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan jabs at Deep's body.
Petrosyan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Deep on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrosyan. Petrosyan obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrosyan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Petrosyan thumps Deep with a low kick.
Petrosyan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Petrosyan moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrosyan lands an uppercut.
Petrosyan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Petrosyan lands an elbow that stopped Deep in his tracks for a moment.

That has opened up Pipka Deep's cut even more.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

Petrosyan clinches with his opponent.

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

Yoshihiro Petrosyan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pipka Deep's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Petrosyan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Deep defends it nicely.

Petrosyan clinches up with Deep and pushes him back against the cage.
Deep tries to pull guard but Petrosyan won't allow it.
Deep looking for a takedown.
Petrosyan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Deep is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deep tries to pull guard but Petrosyan won't allow it.
Yoshihiro Petrosyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pipka Deep.
Deep takes an elbow to the temple.

Deep gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Deep is breathing heavily.
Deep throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrosyan trying to control here.
Petrosyan is positioning himself well to prevent Deep advancing to mount.
Petrosyan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Petrosyan pulls Deep in close to prevent any damage.
Deep trying to control but Petrosyan is working from the bottom.

That's two 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.

Petrosyan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Deep trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrosyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deep throws an elbow that misses. Petrosyan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Deep's guard. Nice move by Petrosyan!

Petrosyan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Petrosyan tries to close the distance and clinch but Deep swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Petrosyan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deep can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan misses with a two punch combination.
Petrosyan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Petrosyan as he connects with a hook.
Yoshihiro Petrosyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrosyan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Deep's head.
Petrosyan scores with a one two! Deep had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Petrosyan scores with a punch to the head.
Deep fails with a takedown attempt.
Petrosyan scores with a head kick. Deep tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Petrosyan - that will leave a mark!
Petrosyan tries to clinch but Deep moves out of range.
Yoshihiro Petrosyan is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrosyan scores with a one two! Deep had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Deep.

Petrosyan forces Deep back against the cage and clinches.

Petrosyan manages to break the clinch.
Petrosyan misses with a series of wild punches.
Petrosyan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Petrosyan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Petrosyan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Deep manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Petrosyan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Petrosyan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pipka Deep'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!

Petrosyan scores with a head kick.
Petrosyan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Deep's hands.
Petrosyan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Deep paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Deep with the counter takedown but Petrosyan avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Petrosyan!
The fight stays on the outside here - Deep looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Petrosyan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Deep sprawls well. Deep wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Petrosyan gets slowly back to his feet.
Deep tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petrosyan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Deep somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrosyan throws a series of punches but Deep moves out of range.
Deep doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Petrosyan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Deep takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrosyan digs a good hook to Deep's body.
Petrosyan swinging wildly here.
Petrosyan sets himself, and Deep steps forward looking for the clinch! Petrosyan avoids it this time.
Petrosyan misses with a double jab.
Petrosyan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Deep has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Petrosyan throws a head kick but Deep moves out of range.

Petrosyan moves into range and clinches up with Deep.

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

Petrosyan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Deep is working for takedown but Petrosyan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yoshihiro Petrosyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pipka Deep.

Petrosyan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deep connects with an inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan fails in his attempt to clinch.

Petrosyan gets a clinch.
Petrosyan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Petrosyan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Deep's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deep takes an elbow to the temple.
Petrosyan is struggling to control the position.
Petrosyan is looking to control Deep's arms but Deep gets an underhook and turns him. Now Petrosyan has his back to the cage.
Deep avoiding damage.
Deep jumps guard but Petrosyan stands there with Deep around his waist. Deep gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Deep takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deep's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Deep's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Deep blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Petrosyan breaks from the clinch.
Petrosyan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Deep sprawls well. Deep wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Petrosyan gets slowly back to his feet.
Petrosyan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

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.
Petrosyan scores with a jab to the body.

Petrosyan has Deep up against the cage in a clinch.
Petrosyan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Deep is defending well for now.
Deep is looking for a takedown.
Petrosyan working Deep over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Petrosyan.
Deep takes a shot to the head.
Petrosyan is pushing Deep up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Petrosyan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshihiro Petrosyan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Petrosyan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Yoshihiro Petrosyan!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Yoshihiro Petrosyan!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Yoshihiro Petrosyan!

Yoshihiro Petrosyan wins by unanimous decision!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Your Down (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Clifton (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.

Down
vs
Clifton

196 cm
23
248 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
206 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Your Down!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jordan Clifton!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clifton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Down defends well and Clifton ends up having to push Down into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Down is looking to counter the offense by Clifton and move into the clinch.
Down fails with the takedown.
Down throws a head kick but Clifton moves out of range.
Clifton throws a counter combo.
Down scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Clifton.
Down is trying to control Clifton's posture but Clifton avoids it.
Down looking for a sweep but Clifton has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Down taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clifton controlling the position easily from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clifton raining down hammerfists from mount.

Clifton quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Clifton but it's paid off an Down is forced to tap! Nice work by Clifton.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jordan Clifton!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Dukington (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.

Meridius
vs
Dukington

188 cm
23
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
23
276 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Inexperienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maximus Meridius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Duke Dukington!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dukington is looking to clinch.
Dukington scores with a body shot.
Meridius tries to work over Dukington's front leg with a kick but Dukington checks it.

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

Meridius is rocked!

It looks like Maximus Meridius has been cut.
Dukington connects with a superb combination that knocks Meridius out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Dukington before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Meridius!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Duke Dukington!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonius Proximo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Commodus Aurelius (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.

Proximo
vs
Aurelius

188 cm
23
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antonius Proximo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Commodus Aurelius!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aurelius is defended easily by Proximo.

Aurelius gets tackled into the cage by Proximo. Proximo maintains the clinch.
Proximo slowing the pace effectively.
Aurelius tries for a takedown. No joy.

Aurelius is trying to trip Proximo. He has hold of a leg but Proximo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Aurelius persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Proximo keeping moving, preventing Aurelius from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelius won't allow Proximo to sweep him here.
Proximo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aurelius is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius pushing down on Proximo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aurelius seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Proximo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Proximo moves into full guard.
Proximo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Proximo keeping moving, preventing Aurelius from controlling successfully.
Proximo managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Proximo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Aurelius manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Proximo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aurelius controls Proximo momentarily but Proximo frees himself.
Proximo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aurelius is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aurelius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aurelius trying to keep a closed guard but Proximo is proving a slippery customer.
Proximo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aurelius is trying to keep Proximo in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

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.
Proximo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

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

Proximo shoots in and bounces Aurelius off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Aurelius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Proximo won't allow Aurelius to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aurelius keeps trying to improve his position.
Proximo wants to get up but he can't break Aurelius's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Proximo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Aurelius avoids a kick to the body.
Aurelius slips a jab and a cross from Proximo.
Aurelius follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Aurelius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Proximo.
Aurelius shoots in looking for a takedown but Proximo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aurelius's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Proximo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Proximo.
Proximo wants to stand but Aurelius has his arm trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proximo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aurelius can do to turn this around?
Proximo wants to stand but Aurelius has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Proximo tries to stand but Aurelius is controlling from the bottom.
Proximo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Proximo trying to control but Aurelius is working from the bottom.
Antonius Proximo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Proximo stopping the sweep attempt from Aurelius.

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

Aurelius looking for a guillotine here but Proximo defends easily.
Aurelius looking to control.
Proximo wants to stand and escape but instead Aurelius has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Proximo 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius trying to control but Proximo is working from the bottom.
Proximo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aurelius is controlling him.
Aurelius wanted to stand there but Proximo had control of the position.
Aurelius is fighting to break Proximo's control of his arms but Proximo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

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

Aurelius gets caught napping as Proximo dives in and scores a takedown. Aurelius manages to retain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Proximo trying to control but Aurelius is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aurelius has control of Proximo's left arm, preventing Proximo from doing any damage.
Proximo postures up in Aurelius's guard and throws a big left but Aurelius blocks it.

Proximo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aurelius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Proximo controlling from the top position.
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 Antonius Proximo 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!

Aurelius tries to keep at a distance but Proximo has taken the fight into the clinch.

Aurelius lands a takedown into guard.
Proximo is adopting a defensive guard.
Aurelius trying to control the position from guard on top but Proximo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelius prevents Proximo from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius wants to control from the top but Proximo keeps moving.
Proximo managing to control the position.
Aurelius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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

Proximo rushes Aurelius and presses him up against the cage.

Proximo is trying to trip Aurelius. He has hold of a leg but Aurelius is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Proximo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Proximo trying to control the position from guard on top but Aurelius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius is trying to keep Proximo in close.
Proximo looking to sit in guard and control but Aurelius gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Proximo wants to stand and escape but Aurelius is having none of it.
Aurelius with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aurelius sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Proximo's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Proximo is trying to get back to full guard.
Proximo is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius throwing shots but Proximo is blocking nicely.
Proximo is trying to get back to full guard.
Proximo is staying active underneath Aurelius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Aurelius maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Proximo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Aurelius has cracked it and Proximo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Aurelius!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Commodus Aurelius!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Octavio Di Rocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Aurelius (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.

Di Rocha
vs
Aurelius

197 cm
23
239 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Octavio Di Rocha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Aurelius!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Di Rocha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Marcus Aurelius has been cut.

Di Rocha lands a big right hand that sends Aurelius crashing to the mat! Di Rocha stays standing though and waves Aurelius back to his feet!

Aurelius is rocked!
Aurelius doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Di Rocha rattles Aurelius with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Aurelius tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Di Rocha dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Aurelius stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Octavio Di Rocha!