Prestige Fight Night 7 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fighter Finley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nico Roso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fighter Finley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Finley
vs
Roso

180 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
21
130 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fighter Finley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nico Roso!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Finley closes the distance and pushes Roso back into the cage.
Finley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roso's efforts to push away.

Roso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roso swinging wildly here.
Finley tries to clinch up but Roso circles away and keeps his distance.
Finley is looking to clinch.
Finley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Finley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Finley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roso keeps the fight on the outside.
Finley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Body Pain_12elite_599$+VM in the buildup to the fight.
Roso goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Fighter Finley has been cut.
Finley wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finley. Roso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roso unleashes a big counter combination but Finley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Roso misses with a double jab.
Finley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roso slips a straight right by Finley.
As Finley backs off Roso throws a huge counter combo but Finley manages to avoid it all.
Some wild striking there from Finley.
Roso lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roso throws a right hand that Finley ducks under and follows up with a left that Finley also avoids with ease.
Finley is looking for a counter combo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good leg kick by Finley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Roso throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Finley scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Nico Roso has been cut.
Finley looks to land a combination but Roso avoids it well.
Roso lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Roso swats away the attempt to clinch by Finley.
Roso lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Roso's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Roso duly obliges.
Finley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roso.
Roso misses with a two punch combination.
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!
No joy there for Roso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Finley has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Finley's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Finley duly obliges.
Finley moves in looking to clinch but Roso pushes him off.
Finley throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Finley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roso.
Finley 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.
Finley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roso takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Finley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roso fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Roso does no damage.
Finley throws a nice looking combination but Roso bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Finley circles away quickly and effectively.
Roso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roso lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Roso lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Finley backs up against the cage.
Roso throws a one two combo.
Roso looks winded!
Finley tries to bum rush Roso with a series of wild strikes but Roso uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Finley tries to clinch but Roso moves out of range.
Roso lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Finley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Finley looks to land a combination. Roso sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Roso misses with a wild combination.
Finley is looking to clinch but Roso is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finley misses with a series of wild punches.
Roso dodges the punch combination from Finley.
Roso is working the combinations to good effect here.
Finley swinging wildly here.
Roso tries to bum rush Finley with a series of wild strikes but Finley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Finley scores with a head kick.
Finley is looking to clinch but Roso is avoiding it.
Roso throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Finley throws a body shot but no joy.
Roso misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Finley. Those never looked like landing.
As Finley backs off Roso throws a huge counter combo but Finley manages to avoid it all.
Roso ducks under a wild hook from Finley.
Roso goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Finley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roso throws a nice looking combination but Finley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roso throws a series of punches but Finley moves out of range.
Finley is looking to wear down Roso with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roso throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Finley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Finley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Finley works over Roso's head and body with a nice combination.

Roso is rocked!
Roso avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roso lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Roso misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Roso misses.
Roso takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Finley keeps Roso at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roso scores with a one two! Finley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Roso.

Finley clinches with his opponent.
Finley misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nico Roso dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Finley scores with a jab to the head.
Roso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Finley misses with a wild combination.
Roso scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Roso avoids the body shot from Finley.
Roso dodges the punch combination from Finley.
Roso misses with the combination.
Roso throws a right and a left that Finley avoids nicely.
Finley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roso scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roso tries to bum rush Finley with a series of wild strikes but Finley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Finley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roso.
As Finley backs off Roso throws a huge counter combo but Finley manages to avoid it all.
Finley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Finley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roso throws a nice looking combination but Finley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roso is breathing heavily.
Finley tries to clinch but Roso is having none of it.
Roso throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Roso both land. Nice combination.
Fighter Finley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Finley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Finley lands a body shot.
Finley tries to clinch but Roso is having none of it.
Nico Roso seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roso misses with a few strikes there.
Finley swinging wildly here.
Finley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roso.
Finley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Left hook, right uppercut from Roso.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roso's hands.
Finley throws a series of punches but Roso avoids them all with ease.
Roso feints a jab promting Finley to slip. Roso then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Finley slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Roso swats away the attempt to clinch by Finley.
Finley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Finley misses.
Roso takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finley lands with a hook. Roso tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Roso scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Finley lands with a nice combination. Roso backs away looking to recover.
Roso tries to bum rush Finley with a series of wild strikes but Finley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roso scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Roso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Finley is looking to counter punch.
Finley cracks a nice hook into Roso's ribs.
Finley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Roso throws a right and a left that both miss.
Finley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Roso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Finley digs a good body shot into Roso's ribs.

Finley instigates a clinch.
Finley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Roso working hard to break the clinch.
Finley throws an elbow but it misses.
Finley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roso's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Finley.
Finley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Finley wants to get back to striking at distance but Roso won't allow it.
Finley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Finley tries to work over Roso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Finley misses with a knee strike.
Roso blocks an uppercut.

Finley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Roso checks a leg kick.
Finley fails to land with a series of punches.
Roso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Finley misses.
Roso lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Finley backs up against the cage.
Finley misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roso misses with a wild combination.
Roso swinging wildly here.
Roso lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Roso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finley slips a jab and a cross from Roso.
Finley connects with a solid leg kick.
Finley misses with a wild body shot.
Finley bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Finley cracks Roso with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Finley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roso circles away quickly and effectively.
Roso is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Some wild striking there from Roso.
It looked like Finley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Finley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Finley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roso misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nico Roso will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Finley rushes Roso and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Finley.
Roso looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Finley wants to get back to striking at distance but Roso won't allow it.
Finley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Finley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Finley misses with a punch to the body.
Finley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Roso's defenses.
Finley misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Roso wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Roso manages to break the clinch.
Finley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finley lands a glancing blow to the side of Roso's head.
Finley misses with a wild body shot.
Roso looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Finley has closed the distance and engaged Roso in a clinch.
Finley misses with a punch on the inside.
Finley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Finley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Roso is looking to break free of the clinch but Finley has double underhooks.
Finley struggles to land a body shot inside as Roso controls his hands.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Roso in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Finley lands an elbow inside.
Fighter Finley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A frustrated look appears on Finley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Finley misses with a punch on the inside.
Roso managing to block the knees to the body from Finley.
Roso keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finley's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roso on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Finley tries a body shot but Roso blocks it.
Roso is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Roso avoids the elbow strike from Finley, against the cage.
Finley tries to land knees in the clinch but Roso avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Finley working aggressively here.
Finley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Finley throws a head punch that misses.
Finley tries to work over Roso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roso blocks a body shot from Finley.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finley connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roso's face.
Finley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Finley tries to throw a body punch but Roso avoids it by throwing Finley back against the cage.
Finley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roso blocks a body shot from Finley.
Finley has a couple of punches blocked by Roso.
Roso wants to break the clinch but can't.
Finley misses with the head strike.
Finley lands a nice elbow.
Finley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Finley has had enough of the clinch but Roso keeps him there for the moment.
Roso blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finley keeps control of Roso as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Finley looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Roso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A cross from Finley lands.
Roso moves away from the strike by Finley.
Finley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roso moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Finley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Roso's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Roso scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roso.
Nico Roso is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Roso lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Finley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roso sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finley misses with a head kick.
Fighter Finley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roso lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Roso!

And that's the end of the fight!
Fighter Finley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Roso has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nico Roso!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Goran Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shoto Murasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murasaki has chosen PRIDE FC Theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Shoto Murasaki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Schwarzeneg
vs
Murasaki

187 cm
45
210 lbs
22 - 73 - 1

187 cm
26
205 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Sun-Tzu

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 73 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Goran Schwarzeneg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shoto Murasaki!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murasaki looks to land a body kick but Schwarzeneg moved away.
Murasaki throws a head kick but Schwarzeneg moves out of range.

Schwarzeneg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Murasaki!

Schwarzeneg has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Schwarzeneg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Schwarzeneg swinging wildly here.
Schwarzeneg fails with a takedown attempt.

Schwarzeneg throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Murasaki was covering up waiting for the punch and Schwarzeneg finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murasaki wants to get back to his feet but Schwarzeneg is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Murasaki has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Schwarzeneg off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Murasaki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schwarzeneg.
Murasaki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Schwarzeneg.
Murasaki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Murasaki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Schwarzeneg closes the distance and clinches.

Schwarzeneg has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Murasaki is trying to keep an underhook but Schwarzeneg manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Schwarzeneg seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Murasaki trying to hold on to Schwarzeneg's head to control him but Schwarzeneg postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schwarzeneg slows the pace down in half guard.
Murasaki is trying to stand back up but Schwarzeneg is controlling him

Murasaki makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Schwarzeneg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Goran Schwarzeneg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murasaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Schwarzeneg pinned against the cage. Schwarzeneg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schwarzeneg takes the fight into the clinch.

Schwarzeneg has Murasaki pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Schwarzeneg pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Murasaki tumbling to the mat - Schwarzeneg dives into Murasaki's guard.
Murasaki 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.
Murasaki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schwarzeneg is controlling him.
Schwarzeneg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murasaki is wriggling around but Schwarzeneg manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murasaki is trying to stand.
Schwarzeneg not doing much here.
Murasaki tries to kick Schwarzeneg off but Schwarzeneg keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Schwarzeneg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Murasaki tries to kick Schwarzeneg off but Schwarzeneg keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murasaki throws out a leg kick but Schwarzeneg moves out of range and Murasaki only half commits.
Murasaki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Schwarzeneg moves into the clinch successfully.
Murasaki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Schwarzeneg leaning against his opponent.

Schwarzeneg jumps into guard, dragging Murasaki to the mat.
Schwarzeneg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schwarzeneg managing to control the position.

Schwarzeneg is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Murasaki presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Schwarzeneg has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Murasaki uses from the top position.
Murasaki pushing down on Schwarzeneg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murasaki throws a strike but Schwarzeneg avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Murasaki being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murasaki wants to pass the guard but Schwarzeneg is keeping the position.
Murasaki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Murasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Schwarzeneg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Murasaki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Schwarzeneg dives on top into guard.

Murasaki is wriggling around but Schwarzeneg manages to pass to half guard.
Goran Schwarzeneg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schwarzeneg takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Murasaki controlling the position well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murasaki wants to get back to full guard.
Murasaki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Murasaki wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Schwarzeneg manages to pass to side control.

Schwarzeneg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Schwarzeneg trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murasaki is trying to stand back up but Schwarzeneg is controlling him
Murasaki is trying to maintain the position but Schwarzeneg is very close to passing his half guard.
Schwarzeneg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Schwarzeneg working Murasaki over with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's four 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.
Murasaki pushes Schwarzeneg off looking to stand but Schwarzeneg dives back in and keeps control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murasaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Goran Schwarzeneg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murasaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schwarzeneg's waist but Schwarzeneg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murasaki off to one side.
Goran Schwarzeneg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shoto Murasaki.
Murasaki is breathing heavily.
Schwarzeneg cracks Murasaki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Schwarzeneg forces Murasaki back against the cage and clinches.

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

Schwarzeneg forces Murasaki back against the cage and clinches.
Murasaki is working for takedown but Schwarzeneg is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Schwarzeneg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murasaki wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Goran Schwarzeneg dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Murasaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Schwarzeneg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murasaki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Schwarzeneg feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Murasaki sprawling to the canvas! Murasaki rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Schwarzeneg finish him?!

Murasaki is rocked!

It looks like Shoto Murasaki has been cut.
Murasaki is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Schwarzeneg Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Murasaki is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Goran Schwarzeneg!
In defeat, Shoto Murasaki stepped up to the mic, saying 'People get caught, it's not extraordinary for me. I'll be back strong.'.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kane Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Theron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by House Of Flying Daggers. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Miller
vs
Theron

169 cm
29
156 lbs
4 - 10 - 0

175 cm
33
165 lbs
7 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Sun-Tzu

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kane Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Theron!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theron misses with a looping right.
Miller takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Theron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Theron.
Miller wants to clinch but Theron slips to the side

and Theron counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Theron working the head with strikes.
Theron controlling the position from side mount.
Theron throws a strike aimed at the side of Miller's head but Miller avoids it well.
Theron working the ground and pound.
Theron tries to move into full mount but can't pass Miller's legs.
Miller is letting Theron control him for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Theron is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Miller has escaped the position, nice work there.
Miller wants to get back to his feet.
Miller takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Theron is chipping away with strikes.

Theron is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Miller takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theron working the head and body with strikes.
Theron scores with a couple of short elbows.
Theron lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Theron works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Miller is looking for a sweep.
Theron creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller is trying to get back to his feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Charlie Theron!
The defeated Kane Miller had this to say: 'Don't Worries Homie Im Gonna Win The Next Fight No Doubt '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Lee has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Kerr
vs
Lee

171 cm
20
147 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
148 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wayne Kerr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Lee!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kerr gets a double leg takedown into Lee's guard.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Kerr from controlling successfully.
Lee is adopting a defensive guard.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lee can do anything to dispel that myth.

Kerr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kerr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kerr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is not content to let Kerr control the position.
Lee is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kerr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lee felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kerr wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kerr is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lee!
Lee can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerr fails to move to back control.
Kerr wants to control the pace but Lee is squirming around nicely.
Lee is looking to improve his position but Kerr isn't that keen on the idea.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kerr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lee is trying to escape the mount but Kerr keeps good control and instead manages to take Lee's back.

Kerr is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lee is defending well though. Kerr let's go of the attempt for now.
Lee staying busy and making it hard for Kerr to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kerr is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kerr controlling well, preventing Lee from escaping the position.
Kerr is looking to control Lee but Lee is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lee tries to escape the position.
Kerr trying to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee tries to escape but Kerr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kerr is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lee defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kerr trying to control.
Lee is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Kerr patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Lee is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Kerr has locked on a rear naked choke here! Lee is tapping out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wayne Kerr!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brian Blasted (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyoshi Sakei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Blasted
vs
Sakei

175 cm
30
142 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

168 cm
27
137 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Blasted!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyoshi Sakei!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blasted throws a head kick but Sakei moves out of range.
Sakei wants to counter with a clinch but Blasted pushes him away.

Blasted drives through with a takedown into Sakei's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Sakei has an active guard here but Blasted has managed to pass into half guard.
Blasted is looking to take a break and control but Sakei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sakei is trying to get back to full guard.
Blasted is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Blasted is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sakei gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

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

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

Sakei looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blasted has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blasted throwing strikes but missing.

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.

Sakei working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blasted doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blasted manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sakei striking off his back but it's not causing Blasted any problems.
Sakei trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Blasted looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blasted tries to stand but Sakei is controlling from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Blasted wants to control from the top but Sakei keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Blasted darts in and clinches Sakei up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sakei has clasped his hands together around Blasted's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Sakei is trying to get an arm triangle but Blasted is defending well.
Blasted is trying to improve his position.
Sakei works to advance to full mount. Blasted defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
We've been informed that Sakei has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sakei is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Sakei wants to finish this one by submission but Blasted is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sakei.
Blasted taking shots to the head.
Blasted on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blasted tries to get out of the position.
Blasted is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakei lands a nice shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakei wants to take Blasted's back here but Blasted is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Sakei lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Blasted knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sakei on the ground.
Blasted wants to control but Sakei is having none of it.
Sakei has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sakei lands a heavy elbow.
Blasted keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blasted wants to control but Sakei is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyoshi Sakei dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sakei tries to sprawl but Blasted drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sakei gets back to full guard.

Sakei working for a triangle but Blasted defends it easily.
Blasted trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blasted content to stall in guard here.
Sakei trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sakei is looking for a triangle but Blasted pushes his legs off easily.
Blasted tries to stand but Sakei is controlling from the bottom.

Sakei escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blasted gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blasted trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sakei's guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sakei not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Sakei looking for a guillotine here but Blasted defends easily.
Blasted throws a big elbow that misses.
Blasted trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blasted doesn't manage to clinch there - Sakei circles away.
Blasted is looking to clinch.

Blasted shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Blasted showed some decent athleticism there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sakei actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blasted in particular looking to stall.
Sakei is doing well to control the position and prevent Blasted from advancing to side control.
Blasted works his way into full mount!
Blasted prevents Sakei from getting the reversal.

That's four 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.
Blasted avoids the attempt from Sakei to control.
Sakei tries to reverse the position but Blasted maintains control.
Sakei blocking the ground and pound.

Blasted jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sakei is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sakei and Blasted has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sakei is trying to control Blasted's posture but Blasted avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blasted laying and praying for a moment but Sakei takes advantage and regains half guard.
Blasted is trying to control the action in half guard but Sakei is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Blasted dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Blasted clinches with his opponent.
Sakei has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blasted avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Blasted with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blasted is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Blasted's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blasted is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sakei changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blasted tries to avoid it but Sakei manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blasted to the ground. Blasted escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brian Blasted has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyoshi Sakei.
Blasted scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sakei doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blasted takes a swing at Sakei's ribcage but misses.
Sakei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Blasted bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blasted misses with the ground and pound.
Blasted trying to control the action but Sakei is working from the bottom.
Sakei manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Blasted trying to control the action but Sakei is working from the bottom.
Sakei is concentrating on defense, preventing Blasted from advancing position.

Blasted is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sakei makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sakei.

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

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

Sakei works over Blasted with some ground and pound from guard.
Blasted wants to stand up but Sakei is controlling him.
Blasted manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sakei manages to get himself to full guard.

Blasted passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blasted thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blasted is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sakei slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blasted stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sakei swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Blasted avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blasted looking to sit in guard and control but Sakei gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Kyoshi Sakei has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blasted working a defensive guard here.
Sakei is pushing down on Blasted's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blasted is fighting to maintain full guard but Sakei has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sakei is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Blasted trying to hold on to Sakei's head to control him but Sakei postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Sakei is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blasted has managed to free his arm - good work.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Blasted!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Valentin Hadjiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Korotkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artem Korotkov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hadjiev
vs
Korotkov

187 cm
29
185 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

190 cm
36
200 lbs
10 - 21 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Valentin Hadjiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 21 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Korotkov!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hadjiev slips a jab and a cross from Korotkov.
Korotkov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Valentin Hadjiev has been cut.
Korotkov shoots and misses

and Hadjiev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Korotkov's guard.
Korotkov has momentary wrist control but Hadjiev slips an elbow through the middle.

Hadjiev drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Korotkov dives on top into guard.

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

Hadjiev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Korotkov defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hadjiev has a closed guard, preventing Korotkov from standing up.

Hadjiev working for a triangle but Korotkov defends it easily.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hadjiev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hadjiev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Korotkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Korotkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Hadjiev has wrist control.
Korotkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Korotkov wanted to stand there but Hadjiev had control of the position.
Korotkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hadjiev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Korotkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Korotkov wants to control from the top but Hadjiev keeps moving.
Korotkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Korotkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hadjiev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Korotkov has managed to get both his arms back between Hadjiev's legs - danger averted.
Hadjiev striking off his back but it's not causing Korotkov any problems.
Hadjiev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korotkov throwing strikes from guard but Hadjiev blocks nicely.
Korotkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Korotkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Hadjiev pushes Korotkov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Korotkov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Korotkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hadjiev dodges the punch combination from Korotkov.
Korotkov falls off balance throwing a combination

and Hadjiev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!

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

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

Hadjiev has his foot on Korotkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Korotkov works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hadjiev will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Korotkov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hadjiev trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Hadjiev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Korotkov trying to control but Hadjiev is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Korotkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Hadjiev is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Korotkov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Korotkov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hadjiev is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Korotkov to the mat. Korotkov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Hadjiev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Korotkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hadjiev has managed to get both his arms back between Korotkov's legs - danger averted.
Hadjiev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Korotkov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hadjiev is controlling him.
Hadjiev stands up over Korotkov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hadjiev lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Korotkov looking for a guillotine here but Hadjiev defends easily.
Hadjiev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hadjiev pushes down on Korotkov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hadjiev seems to be working for a kimura but Korotkov defends the submission attempt.
Hadjiev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hadjiev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Hadjiev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Korotkov defends it well.
Hadjiev is thwarting Korotkov's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Korotkov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Korotkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Artem Korotkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korotkov falls off balance throwing a combination

and Hadjiev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hadjiev.
Hadjiev cracks Korotkov with a solid left hand.
Korotkov is trying to control the position but Hadjiev postures up.
Hadjiev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Korotkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hadjiev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hadjiev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hadjiev distracts Korotkov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Korotkov working for a triangle but Hadjiev defends it easily.
Hadjiev scoring with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hadjiev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Korotkov is rocked!
Hadjiev connects with a couple of short punches.
Korotkov is still in real trouble! Can Hadjiev finish him?
Hadjiev stops Korotkov from standing up.
Hadjiev loads up on a big left hand. Korotkov felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Hadjiev looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Korotkov can't hide his disappointment, as Hadjiev celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Hadjiev!
An out of breath and clearly excited Valentin Hadjiev thanked Soul Supremacy Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Percival Pacaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Typhaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King Typhaze has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pacaldo
vs
Typhaze

185 cm
27
169 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

180 cm
27
174 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Percival Pacaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, King Typhaze!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Typhaze there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Typhaze is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Typhaze connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pacaldo. Pacaldo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A thudding body kick lands there by Typhaze!
Pacaldo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pacaldo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pacaldo jabs Typhaze to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Typhaze closes the distance and pushes Pacaldo back into the cage.
Typhaze landing knees to the body.
Pacaldo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Typhaze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Typhaze.
Pacaldo tries to pull guard but Typhaze won't allow it.
Typhaze works on Pacaldo's body with a couple of short punches.
Pacaldo is breathing heavily.
Typhaze lands an elbow inside that Pacaldo shrugs off.
Typhaze is working Pacaldo over against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Typhaze.
Nice elbow from Typhaze.
Typhaze gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Typhaze.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Typhaze landing knees to the body.
Typhaze lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Typhaze - that landed with a thud.
Stalling in the clinch from Typhaze.
Typhaze is working Pacaldo over against the cage.
Pacaldo takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Percival Pacaldo has been cut.
Typhaze lands with a right to the head.
Typhaze is leaning against Pacaldo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Typhaze creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pacaldo's defenses.
Typhaze scores a nice knee to the body.
Typhaze throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Typhaze lands an elbow that stopped Pacaldo in his tracks for a moment.
Typhaze lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Typhaze lands an elbow that stopped Pacaldo in his tracks for a moment.
Typhaze lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pacaldo or not.
A body shot lands from Typhaze.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Typhaze comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pacaldo takes a shot to the head.
Typhaze lands a nice shot to the body.
Typhaze lands a nice elbow.
Typhaze lands a nice uppercut.
Typhaze lands a nice uppercut.
Typhaze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Typhaze gets through Pacaldo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Pacaldo is rocked!
Typhaze unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Oh Pacaldo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Typhaze lands a nice knee to the body.
Pacaldo seems to have got his legs back now.
Typhaze lands a nice elbow.
Pacaldo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Typhaze smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percival Pacaldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pacaldo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Typhaze lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pacaldo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Typhaze scores with a shot to the side of Pacaldo's head.
Typhaze lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pacaldo.
Typhaze lands a body shot.
Typhaze comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Typhaze lands an elbow just above Pacaldo 's eye.
Typhaze digs a right hand into Pacaldo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pacaldo's gas tank.
Typhaze gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Typhaze.
Typhaze lands a good knee to the midsection. Pacaldo won't want to take too many of those.
Typhaze lands a nice elbow.
Typhaze working Pacaldo over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Typhaze lands an elbow just above Pacaldo 's eye.
Typhaze cracks Pacaldo with a nice body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Typhaze obliges.
Typhaze lands an elbow inside.
Typhaze lands an elbow inside that Pacaldo shrugs off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Typhaze.
Typhaze connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pacaldo's face.
Typhaze using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Typhaze scores with a nice short uppercut.
Typhaze unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Typhaze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Typhaze.
Typhaze lands an elbow that stopped Pacaldo in his tracks for a moment.
Typhaze leaning his opponent against the cage.
Typhaze lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pacaldo takes an elbow to the forehead.
A hook to the body from Typhaze.
Typhaze lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pacaldo.
Typhaze comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Typhaze dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Percival Pacaldo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Typhaze dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pacaldo. That did some damage!
Pacaldo gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Typhaze gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Typhaze!
King Typhaze gave a mention to Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Biles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Erschov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Biles
vs
Erschov

184 cm
34
176 lbs
18 - 16 - 0

170 cm
29
180 lbs
13 - 21 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryan Biles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 21 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexei Erschov!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Erschov actively working from the bottom here.
Biles lands strikes from half guard.

Biles is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Erschov defends it well.

Erschov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Biles connects with a nice short shot to Erschov's temple.
Biles drops an elbow to the side of Erschov's head.
Biles trying to pass the guard but Erschov defending well.
Biles passes the guard and advances to mount!
Erschov tries to buck Biles off but he can't manage it.

Biles is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Erschov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biles pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biles with shots to the head and body - Erschov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Biles raining down shots from the mount!
Erschov is working to get back to half guard.
Biles lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Erschov! Biles sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Erschov and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ryan Biles!
During a confident post fight interview, Ryan Biles thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Grzesiuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grzesiuk comes to the cage accompanied by PSY - Gangnam Style. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Grzesiuk
vs
Souza

185 cm
42
208 lbs
18 - 25 - 0

185 cm
23
217 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

Decent wrestler
Good knees
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrzej Grzesiuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Souza!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Grzesiuk counters with a takedown into side control.
Souza is working to avoid the ground and pound but Grzesiuk connects with a decent elbow.
Souza is trying to improve his position.

Grzesiuk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Grzesiuk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Souza is trying to control Grzesiuk's posture but Grzesiuk avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza tries to bench press Grzesiuk off him but Grzesiuk keeps the position.
Souza manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Souza tries to get to full guard but Grzesiuk has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza has hold of Grzesiuk's hands but Grzesiuk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Grzesiuk slips a nice elbow through Souza's hands, connecting with Souza's forehead.
Grzesiuk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Souza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Grzesiuk is working for a submission of some sort.
We've been hearing that Grzesiuk has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

Grzesiuk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Souza sees it coming and defends easily.
Grzesiuk scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Grzesiuk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grzesiuk is thwarting Souza's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grzesiuk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Souza is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Grzesiuk scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Grzesiuk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grzesiuk is looking to advance position but Souza won't allow it.

Grzesiuk is working for a submission of some sort.

Souza actively working from the bottom here.
Grzesiuk looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Souza with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Grzesiuk lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

It looks like Gabriel Souza has been cut.
Grzesiuk prevents Souza from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grzesiuk is looking for a kimura here.

Grzesiuk is looking for a kimura here.
Grzesiuk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Grzesiuk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Souza sees it coming and defends easily.

Souza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grzesiuk pulls his head out easily.
Grzesiuk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza has hold of Grzesiuk's hands but Grzesiuk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Grzesiuk tries to pass to full mount but Souza defends it.
Grzesiuk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

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

Souza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grzesiuk pulls his head out easily.

Grzesiuk is working for a submission of some sort.
Grzesiuk tries to pass to full mount but Souza defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Souza is defending against the submission attempts here by Grzesiuk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrzej Grzesiuk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Souza's cut.
That's time! Grzesiuk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Grzesiuk shoots in and bounces Souza off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Grzesiuk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Souza is looking for a triangle but Grzesiuk pushes his legs off easily.
Grzesiuk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Souza on the ground.
Grzesiuk cracks Souza with a solid left hand.

Grzesiuk is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grzesiuk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grzesiuk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grzesiuk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grzesiuk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grzesiuk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Souza has momentary wrist control but Grzesiuk slips an elbow through the middle.
Grzesiuk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Souza's head.

That has opened up Gabriel Souza's cut even more.
Grzesiuk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Souza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grzesiuk distracts Souza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Souza is rocked!
Grzesiuk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Souza can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Grzesiuk is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Souza is working an open guard so Grzesiuk takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Grzesiuk rushes Souza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Grzesiuk lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and Souza goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Grzesiuk in side control.
Souza is still in real trouble! Can Grzesiuk finish him?

Gabriel Souza's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grzesiuk working away.

Grzesiuk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Grzesiuk lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Souza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Souza seems to have recovered his senses.

Grzesiuk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Souza is trying to control Grzesiuk's posture but Grzesiuk avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza tries to bench press Grzesiuk off him but Grzesiuk keeps the position.
Souza struggling a bit here.

Grzesiuk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Souza, who protects the arm well.

Grzesiuk swings around for an armbar but Souza sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Grzesiuk's guard.

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

Grzesiuk with a nice head shot there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Andrzej Grzesiuk!
A relieved looking Andrzej Grzesiuk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.